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Dental Laboratory Technicians
Other names for this job might include Crown and Bridge Dental Lab Technician, Crown and Bridge Technician, Crown Ceramist, Dental Appliance Fixer, Dental Appliance Mechanic, Dental Appliance Repairer, Dental Ceramist, Dental Ceramist Assistant, Dental Equipment Installer and Servicer, Dental Instrument Maker
- $40520Salary
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Be A Dental Laboratory Technician: What You Really Need
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In this requirements guide for Dental Laboratory Technicians, you will find out what do you need to become a Dental Laboratory Technician and what it takes to become one.
After reading this, you will be able to plan for your future if you want to be a Dental Laboratory Technician.
Degree required
High School Diploma
Generally, employers are looking for Dental Laboratory Technicians who have a High School Diploma. They also prefer someone who is good in Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.
1 common question that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become A Dental Laboratory Technician or what courses do I need to take.
We did a survey to ask other Dental Laboratory Technicians what did they major in college or university and here are the most popular majors that came up.
|Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Although there are no formal educational requirements to become a dental laboratory technicians, most technicians have at least a high school diploma. Some community colleges and technical or vocational schools have formal education programs, but such programs are not common.
Interested in becoming A Dental Laboratory Technician? Find the right schools that can help you to become one. You will need some of your details to get you matched with the right college or university. This service is free thanks to our sponsors.
Questions to ask the university or college:
- How many students are in the program?
- Is your program accredited?
- How many faculty members do you have? Do they hold the right credentials?
- What is your job placement rate?
- Does your school hold career fairs or other on-campus events with employers? How many employers typically attend?
- How many of your students have at least one internship by graduation?
How long does it take
You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be A Dental Laboratory Technician.
For example: A bank teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
To become A Dental Laboratory Technician, you will need anywhere from a few months to 1 year of working in this field.
Most Dental Laboratory Technicians have Over 10 years work experience and 1 to 3 months job training.
To increase your chances of getting a job, you can look for job training while studying to be one.
License and certifications
Certification is not required for dental laboratory technicians. However, several organizations offer certifications for these technicians to indicate they have a certain level of professional skill.
Skills required
We asked other Dental Laboratory Technicians if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.
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We did some research and found that most successful Dental Laboratory Technicians have these 5 common characteristics. Most of them had Attention to Detail and Dependability.
|Attention to Detail
Knowledge required
Just like any other job, you will need some know-hows to do the job. To become a successful Dental Laboratory Technicians you need to acquire knowledge in these 5 key areas.
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As A Dental Laboratory Technician, you may also be required to know how to use certain Accounting software, Computer aided design CAD software and Graphics or photo imaging software tools.
|Bookkeeping software (Accounting software)
|CAD/CAM (Computer aided design CAD software)
|Computer imaging software (Graphics or photo imaging software)
|Database management software (Data base user interface and query software)
|Dental product design software (Computer aided design CAD software)
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Antrel Rolle must step up (and get some INTs)
Frustrated by a lack of interceptions and the continued problems of the Giants' secondary, Antrel Rolle is issuing the following challenge to all opposing quarterbacks left on the Giants' schedule: Start throwing the ball his way.
"Honestly, I wish teams would challenge me more," Rolle said Wednesday. "I wish they would throw the ball more. I like to be tested. I like to understand where I am as a safety. I like to evaluate myself. So if I got to put it out there for teams to throw the ball at me, I'm going to put it out there: Throw the ball at me because I want to go get it."
Rolle hasn't been getting much of anything lately in the Giants' defensive backfield. He's the leader of a unit that has been the team's biggest weakness, and his own play has come under increasing scrutiny. The Giants signed Rolle last year to a five-year, $37-million deal that made him the NFL's highest-paid safety at the time, but his production hardly reflects the investment. In each of his first two seasons with the Giants, he has only one interception.
So for all the good that the Giants' offense has done in recent weeks, the problems defending the pass continue to threaten the team's playoff push. The outspoken Rolle, one of the most widely quoted players on the team whose weekly radio appearances on WFAN almost always make news, has become increasingly agitated by his unit's poor performance.
Unfortunately, Rolle is often first to the microphone but last to the ball. The Giants need him to step up in a big way and begin to eliminate the defensive problems that are threatening to undo all the offensive magic from Eli Manning & Co. Rolle has made a big impact with his words; now it's time for his play to start providing the answers.
To hear Rolle explain it, he's doing everything asked by defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, and it's not all his fault that the Giants are among the worst pass defenses in the NFL. But he's certainly not helping.
The numbers are disturbing:
The Giants have allowed the sixth-most points per game (26.8) in the NFL.
Their pass defense has allowed 3,428 yards, the fourth- worst mark in the league.
Only the Vikings (26) have allowed more touchdown passes than the Giants (24).
Only the Patriots (68) have allowed more passing plays of 20 yards or more than the Giants (56).
The sum total of Rolle's production: 77 tackles, one forced fumble and one interception. There are 17 free safeties who have more picks.
"I play and do what I'm told to do and do it very effectively," Rolle said. "I have to do what I'm told."
Hmmm. That sounds like a player who would rather do as he pleased, not as he's told. Rolle admitted as much.
"If it was up to me, I'd be back deep, hunting the ball, doing what I love to do, but that's not what the defense calls for right now," he said. "That's not what's required of me right now with the position that I'm playing and the roles that I play. I have to do exactly how my defensive coordinator wants me to do it and I've been doing that extremely well all season long."
Well, if that were the case, then would the Giants' defense be this erratic? The secondary allowed four passing touchdowns against the Cowboys in the Giants' 37-34 victory on Sunday night, the third game in a row they've been burned for four passing scores.
While the Giants exulted in victory, Rolle's feelings were mixed because of the pass defense's poor performance.
"Personally speaking, I wasn't all upbeat after the win," he said. "I understand the win and that we did fight hard, but other things went through my mind. I know how the outcome should have been."
He thinks it should have been a much easier win than it turned out to be. But he believes there's time for the Giants' defense to correct the mistakes.
"We have to play big in order for us to get to where we want to get to with this postseason," he said. "We have to step our game up."
No one needs to step up his game more than Rolle. Sunday against the Redskins is a good time to start.
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I was standing on the edge of the ice glacier with my friend, waiting for the sun to rise over the other glaciers of ice. I was very frightened that I was going to fall off the edge into the icy water and probably with my luck I will hit the only piece of ice in the whole ocean for all I know. A purple bird flew in the way of the inevitable sunrise, and behind it revealed the sunshine. Underneath our feet the ice was beginning to melt a tiny bit for this surprisingly hot day, we bot slipped and started falling down below.


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E-Bike Rebate Petition
The California Bicycle Coalition is asking the California Air Resources Board to expand their incentive programs to include the cleanest vehicle of all: the bicycle.
The ARB funds the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program and similar state programs to help people replace high-polluting cars with electric cars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they don't have any programs to encourage bicycle riding. CalBike proposes to change that with a $10 million Bicycle Purchase Incentive Pilot Program.
The program will provide incentives in the form of vouchers for half of the cost of bikes that are commonly used for transportation, up to a maximum value of $500, or $1000 for electric bicycles. Bike share programs and bicycle repair services may also be supported, in addition to vouchers to incentivize purchase of cargo bikes, electric bikes, folding bikes, and other utilitarian bicycles used for everyday transportation. No funding would be taken from existing bicycle-related sources.
Electric bikes are quickly becoming the "vehicle of choice" for thousands of Californians who are discovering the health benefits of bicycling while helping to reduce the environmental impact of our state's transportation system. Electric bikes benefit people new to cycling who may be discouraged from riding a traditional bicycle due to limited physical fitness, age, disability or convenience. They are often a "gateway" to fully self-propelled bicycling. Electric bikes are especially important for senior citizens, parents with children, people with disabilities, and people whose trips involve steep hills or whose work commutes are within the 5-20 mile range and who traditionally drive.Electric bikes use green battery technology and would be an important addition to California's growing energy-efficient transportation system. These quiet and low-speed transportation devices also benefit small business owners by providing a cost-effective alternative to cars and trucks when used for equipment transport and deliveries.
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More jobs thanks to new APY Lands maintainence contract
Property maintenance contracts in the APY Lands will be combined into a single $29 million contract, creating local employment opportunities for Aboriginal people and improving maintenance services in the region.
The contract includes all 400 Housing SA properties and nearly 200 other government managed properties, such as schools and police stations, across 10 communities – about 600 properties in total.
Combining multiple contracts into one will improve service delivery, provide more jobs to local Aboriginal people and deliver better value for money. A minimum 35 per cent of jobs will be allocated to local Aboriginal residents.
Maintenance services include repairs and preventative works, such as: air conditioning servicing, pest control, electrical safety checks, build fabric inspections and wastewater management. Employment opportunities will be across a range of trades, including work for plumbers, carpenters and electricians.
The contract, won by Furnell Plumbing, will begin on 1 July 2017 for a period of two years, with extension options for a further five years. The length of the contract will make it possible, for the first time, to recruit apprentices and trainees.


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Book Review: Bergdorf Blondes by Plum SykesTuesday, June 26, 2012
Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes
Started: July 19, 2010; Finished: July 26, 2010)
Review: 5 stars, Favorite
Source: Purchased at Booksale
Shelf: Goodreads, Shelfari
Plum Sykes beguiling debut welcomes readers to the glamorous world of Park Avenue Princesses, the girls who careen through Manhattan in search of the perfect Fake Bake (tan acquired from Portofino Tanning Salon), a ride on a PJ (private jet) with the ATM (rich boyfriend), and the ever-elusive fiance.
With invitations to high-profile baby showers and benefits, more Marc Jacobs clothes than is decent, and a department store heiress for a best friend, our heroine known only as Moi is living at the peak of New York society. But what is Moi to do when her engagement falls apart? Can she ever find happiness in a city filled with the distractions of Front Row Girls, dermatologists, premieres, and eyebrow waxes? Is it possible to find love in a town where her friends think that the secret to happiness is getting invited to the Van Cleef and Arpels private sample sale? And how is she going to deal with the endless phone calls from her mother in England demanding that she get married to the Earl next door?
With enormous wit and an insider's eye, Sykes captures the nuances of the rich and spoiled in a heartwarming social satire, featuring a loveable "champagne bubble of a girl" who's just looking for love (and maybe the perfect pair of Chloe jeans). (From Goodreads)
Review: 5 stars, Favorite
Source: Purchased at Booksale
Shelf: Goodreads, Shelfari
I love this book! I love how the author depicted a "Park Avenue Princess's Life" in the book. I also love how the author blended humor in the story. It was pretty hilarious. It is one of the books to read that I do recommend to girls who love fashion, glamour, and New York.
Socialistas. Glitteratis. Park Avenue Princesses. Very Upper East Side.
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Gzella Collection has announced the launch of three beachside boutique hotels in Fort Lauderdale – Fortuna, Ikona, and Mirra – following multi-million dollar renovations that combine modern interior design and smart technology with historic architecture.
Owned by Polish entrepreneur and investor Miroslaw Gzella, and operated by family member Pawel Plata, the hotels within the Gzella Collection are ideally situated just steps away from the beaches of Fort Lauderdale which offer water sports and activities, oceanfront bars and nightlife.
Fortuna Hotel, the collection's first property open to the public, has a bright and whimsical personality, which is shown throughout 35 guestrooms, two private pools, a sunlit lobby and exuberant outdoor spaces, including a poolside lawn area with oversized beanbags.
The property's original architecture pays tribute to the destination's history, while the guestrooms' midcentury modern decor honours the different needs of today's modern traveller.
The hotel, originally Seaside Motel, has been completely redesigned, with features including a poolside shower that doubles as a surfboard and fun beach pop-art paintings in bright primary colors, accompanied by quirky bed and chair pillows featuring jungle monkeys and palm trees.
Plata, co-founder of Gzella Collection comments: "Today's independent-minded travellers are seeking local adventures, authentic experiences and equally intimate and personalised services that are hard to find at big hotel chains."
Formerly Shell Motel, the Ikona property is designed by Blanche Garcia, and opened summer 2016.
Conceived as a contemporary re-imagination of a seaside cottage, 24 deluxe rooms, family apartment suites and penthouses include custom-made furnishings, amenities such as Nespresso coffee makers and Oasis Collection cotton sheets, and natural finishings such as exposed wood and sleek metals. The three-storey hotel overlooks a private pool and courtyard garden, with indoor and outdoor event space including a second-level balcony with ocean views.
Mirra Hotel is Gzella's third property, nestled between Ikona and Fortuna. Located at 3016 Bayshore Drive in Fort Lauderdale, it was formerly the renowned 1950s-era Martindale Motel, and is anticipated to open in the third quarter of 2017.
All three hotels are set in a prime location with access to Las Olas shopping district, home to luxury retailers, world-class art galleries and al-fresco dining, as well as the nearby Galleria Mall.


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Our approach to education focuses on the many aspects of a student's growth. By fostering their intellectual, spiritual, physical and social development, we help children to become better students and well-rounded young men and women capable of succeeding in high school and college.
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These fragile blooms. So beautiful. So delicate. So transient. They catch the filtered evening sun on the forest floor. I kneel down to take a photo. Already the little petals are beginning to wilt from days of heat, but here in the limelight, there is a moment of glory, intoxicating nectar, seasonal timing, and my, what … Continue reading The Limelight.
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"The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and … Continue reading Life In A Bubble.
What I've Learned This Spring
Today is a first for me. I am linking up with Emily P Freeman in her 'What I learned This Spring' blog posts. I love Emily's thoughtful posts and encouragement to 'make space for our souls to breathe'. Here are a few things I've learned this Spring. 1. Not to plant perennials too close together … Continue reading What I've Learned This Spring


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Pearson confirms Reuters report on Financial Times sale talks
[LONDON] Britain's Pearson said it was in advanced talks about selling the Financial Times newspaper, confirming an earlier Reuters report on Thursday.
"Pearson notes recent press speculation and confirms that it is in advanced discussions regarding the potential disposal of FT Group although there is no certainty that the discussions will lead to a transaction," the company said.
A source told Reuters the group had decided to sell the newspaper and website to a "global, digital news company".


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chipster1059 posted a file in CC1 Levelsets
chipster1059 posted a file in CC1 Levelsets
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103 downloadsMy first CC levelset. It contains 30 levels. It requires the ice block patch. Therefore, it is playable in MS ONLY (except for one level). A DAC file is included. The patch can be downloaded here: http://davidstolp.com/old/chips/patches/pgchip.zip A special version of Tile World that includes the patch can be downloaded here: http://davidstolp.com/old/chips/patches/pgchip/tworld1.3.0+iceblock3.zip Please leave feedback so the next levelset will be better. Thanks for playing!
New MSCC Glitch
chipster1059 posted a topic in Programs and EditorsMSCC may be over 20 years old, yet more glitches are still being discovered. A while ago, Tyler posted a video of a variation of the convergence glitch using teeth and ice blocks: (it also works with tanks, by the way) I decided to make a level using the glitch. I filled the rest of the level with an ice slide inspired by Chased by...the Exit? However, halfway through my slide, I realised that I was stuck in the middle of the map. Rather than rebuilding the slide, I added a teleport to continue the slide elsewhere. This had the side effect of preventing the glitch from working properly (it requires teleports), so I added a small mechanism involving a tank. The result is a multible tank glitch style glitch demonstrated in the following video. The video is in odd-step, as Chip gets killed by a block in even-step: Does anyone have any idea what causes this?
chipster1059 posted a topic in Level DiscussionMerry Cristmas everyone! As a gift to you all, here is a short 5 level set! It is solvable only in MS, and several levels require PGChip. Download here: http://cczone.invisionzone.com/index.php?/files/file/429-c1059-christmas/ I hope you like it. Please leave feedback so I can improve future sets. Thanks for playing!
CC Zone October 2014 Create Levels Packaged
41 downloadsNOTE - this set uses ice blocks. You will need the pgchip patch for MSCC or TW to play the levels. This set contains the levels submitted for the October 2014 Create Competition. These are: -Various Hues of Blue, by Ihavenoname248 -Stuck in a Frozen Well, by Ihavenoname248 -Fake Time Limit, by Chipster1059 -Frozen Fortress, by Ihavenoname248 -1 Tank, 5 Ice Blocks, by Michael -Nothing You Can Do, by M11k4 Check the thread for more details on the competition!
chipster1059 posted a topic in Under ConstructionHello everybody! Here is my first CC levelset. It contains 30 levels. It requires the ice block patch (PGChip). Since the patch does not work in Lynx, this levelset is playable with the MS ruleset only. Or is it... Download it here: http://cczone.invisionzone.com/index.php?/files/file/319-1059pg01/ Please leave feedback so I will make next levelset even better. Thanks for playing!
IceyLava108 posted a file in CC1 Levelsets
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71 downloadsHey guys! Here's my latest set I created over the course of about 2 months. It's my pgchip set, and I may soon add some more levels in future updates. All of these levels are only solvable with pgchip -- if you don't have it, I suggest going to pieguy's site and getting it to play these levels! All levels have been tested and solvable, level 30 is the dummy level. There is/are walker(s) in every level as my signature, so go see if you can find all of them! Have fun! Zane K./IceyLava108


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One of the lessons learnt by the legacy of mining is that involvement of environmental scientists in the initial planning stages, in geochemistry baseline studies is significant for setting up realistic goals for monitoring and remediation programs.
A recent PhD project in the Department of Economic Geology and Geochemistry at the University of Athens, Greece investigated the geochemical characteristics of surface water and stream sediments of Asprolakkas drainage basin, an area of sulphide mineralization within metamorphic rocks, located in Chalkidiki peninsula, north Greece. One of the research objectives was to establish the geochemical baseline conditions prior to any type of new mining activity. The area represents the only example of active mining and processing of base metal sulphide ore in Greece and also includes an unmined porphyry Cu-Au ore deposit that will be exploited in the near future. In a wider context, this research represents a pre-mining baseline geochemical study that can be used as an analogue for similar metallogenetic provinces in areas with a Mediterranean type climate. The deposits of the area have a long exploitation history that started in 600 BC and continues until today, mainly because of their Au potential. It is believed that the mining activity in Chalkidiki during ancient times was the major source of gold during the era of Fillip II and Alexander the Great.
Concentrations of dissolved major ions and trace metals displayed wide variability within the study area. Kokkinolakkas, the stream draining the exploited Pb-Zn (±Ag) ore bodies, is strongly influenced by chemical weathering of sulphide minerals and presents elevated levels of SO4, Pb, Zn, Mn, Ni, Cd, As and Sb. Stream water of the unmined areas demonstrated a different chemical composition with elevated values mainly for Pb and As. It was found that hydrological conditions are important in modeling the element concentrations in water under present conditions. Major ion content decreases in the wet period as a result of dilution owing to the heavy winter rainfall. A contrasting behavior was observed for heavy metal composition in Kokkinolakkas water samples, due to the enhanced base metal dissolution under high run off conditions. It appears that downstream dispersion of metals is favoured by transport via adsorption processes onto very fine particles (< 0.45 μm). The study also revealed that weathering of the mineral deposits supports the occurrence of a prevalent Fe-Mn oxyhydroxide surface, which is considered to be capable of scavenging toxic metals. However, these precipitates could be a secondary source of trace metals for the water column upon dissolution of the oxides under reduced conditions. Cadmium is the only labile metal indicating the different chemical binding, and higher solubility of this element, compared to the other heavy metals. High actual concentrations were also measured in the carbonate fraction of Kokkinolakkas stream sediment samples, highlighting that pH is the principal variable governing the potential release of these elements to the dissolved phase.
Bearing in mind the ongoing mining developments in the area, results of this study are very significant, providing scientific data about the present environmental-geochemical baseline conditions of the drainage basin and are available for any future comparison. These data can enable mine planners to better anticipate and plan for potential environmental impacts and are useful for setting up realistic goals in monitoring and remediation programs.
Dr Ariadne Argyraki, Assistant Professor in Geochemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Stream water sampling in Chalkidiki, Greece.
Kelepertzis, E., Argyraki, A., Daftsis, E (2012). Geochemical signature of surface water and stream sediments of a mineralized drainage basin at NE Chalkidiki, Greece: A pre-mining survey, Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 114, 70-81. (doi:10.1016/j.gexplo.2011.12.006)


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The Escapist Classic Videos: Doomsday Arcade Ep. 19
The Escapist Classic Videos: Doomsday Arcade Ep. 19
After years of community requests, The Escapist is bringing back some of the community's favorite classic video series.
The Escapist has long been known for the wildly popular video series, Zero Punctuation, but our oldest community members remember some of the other killer classic videos. We're following up the kick-off of Apocalypse Lane with another fan-favorite, Doomsday Arcade!
If you're more of a binge-watching type, you can find all of them right here!
The comments will be fresh here, but if you want to see the originals, just hit the video's comment page itself!
Doomsday Arcade Episode 19
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Did you specify that this post should update/release at that time, or is it a(nother) site glitch?
You know, I never did watch these the first time around. I should probably do something about that.
Well spotted, ha. I don't know how that happened. The posts are set to go out at a predetermined date and time, which was 4th Jan as your post reads. No idea why this one went out a day early, maybe because I originally put the wrong date in and it didn't fully correct to the new date after I changed it. Weird.


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Yes, my friend, this is an interview.
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First things first, you need to know that I'm rooting for you. You've put in a lot of effort to get this far - you've polished your CV, crafted your personal statement, got advice from your partner, your mum, the bloke next door. It's a few hours of your time - if you're dedicated, maybe even a whole weekend.
I know it's taken time and I appreciate.
It's taken me time too. It's taken a while to craft that job description and recruitment pack, to diarise interviews and craft questions which match up to the job specification and competencies. Then there's the sifting and shortlisting. That takes a while.
All in all it's taken us both a good deal of effort to get to this point, so I'm rooting for you. I want you to do your best because this is my one shot at finding the right person. If you've got the skills I need I want to know about them.
I need you to tell me about them. Because I can only go by what you say and do on the day.
On exercises...
As part of a selection process you might need to do a written exercise of some sort. Three top tips:
1) Pay careful attention to the time available to you. You don't want to run out of time before you've finished.
2) Read the brief. Read it twice. Make sure you answer the question set for you. If need be sketch out the structure. Know how you're going to finish.
3) Check it over. Leave time for checking. Read the brief again. Make sure you've answered it. Check for spelling and grammar.
First impressions count.
That doesn't mean you need to stride into a room with a mega-watt smile and a cast-iron handshake but it does help if you enter the room disposed to like the people who are sitting on the other side of the table. They want to know if they can work with you - and it helps if you like each other.
Give yourself a moment to get into that place. Remind yourself that these are people you want to work with, people that you want to like. Then walk into that room, smile and shake hands. Mega-watt is entirely optional.
If you're presenting at an interview chances are you won't have long to present - probably 5 or 10 minutes (and you can expect to be cut off if you run out time). Chances are you'll also be presenting to a small group of people: two, maybe three... the chances are it will be less than five. Think about what that means for your presentation style: you're not going to be standing up in front of an auditorium. Also, you usually know exactly who you're going to be presenting to - that gives you a major advantage.
|This ain't your audience - think interaction and discussion, not grand performance
There are loads of great resources around with great advice for this type of presentation. For what it's worth, here are my top tips:
- Recap the brief. Outline what you've been asked to do and how you've approached it. That gives the interviewer a useful insight into how you think and what they're going to hear.
- Keep it simple. You've got 5-10 minutes. You can probably make 1 point for every 2 minutes you have. You don't need to spill everything you've ever done - you just need to answer the brief. It's better to present well, and memorably, than it is to talk fast to pack more information in.
- Use approach + example + outcome. Strike a balance between theory (this is how I would approach this) and examples from your own experience. You need both, to show how you think and illustrate your [relevant] experience.
- Sum up. You recapped the brief - make time you allow time to reiterate the main points and round up your presentation.
- Keep to time. Don't risk over running - you won't get to finish your presentation. That means you need to practice and time yourself. If you can't keep to time, cut your presentation down.
Remember: when you're asked to present it's not just about assessing the content of your presentation. It's about assessing how you plan and prepare, how you answer a brief and above all, how effective you are at communicating. In a fundraising role, that's an essential skill and something your interviewer will be looking for.
Plus, this is the one part of the interview you control. You know it in advance. You can practice. Make sure you do!
I know you're nervous. It's okay.
Interviewers know you're nervous. If your voice shakes a little, if you take a little time to get into your stride, if you fluff your answer, talk too much or go blank, don't panic. That's all pretty normal - it's a stressful situation and we know that.
How you deal with that is more important. It's fine to say: "Sorry, I went blank - could you repeat the question?"
Some preventative measures:
- Take a tip from University Challenge: Note down the question you're being asked, when it's being asked.
- Give yourself a moment to think.
- Ask for clarification if you're not sure whether you've fully grasped what's being asked of you. That's also has the benefit of normalising the interview: it makes it feel more like a conversation and that's good for everyone in the room.
The three step guide to answering questions
Fairy tales follow a simple format: Once upon a time there was a .... then this happened... and that... and in the end...
Answering interview questions follows a simple format too. Something like this:
"Here is how I would approach this... Here is an example of how I have done that in practice... This is what the outcome was."
Or in other words:
Q: "Give me an example of a time you had to set a fundraising target and how you went about it?"
A: "When I'm thinking about fundraising targets there are a number of factors I look into. If it's a well established fundraising stream I will look back over the last 12-36 months performance to chart trends and look at the financial picture - for example, response rate, average gift size and return on investment. Then I'll look forward at planned activity. Based on the variables I've just described I'll map out the expected return from each activity. For example, when I did the individual giving plan for my organisation last year...etc etc "
TIP: If you're not sure you've answered a question fully - if you are worried you've wondered off piste or rambled, check in. Simply ask: "Did I answer your question?" If it didn't, asking that will give you a second chance. It will also make you look confident and assertive - you're putting yourself on an equal footing with your interviewer. It's not just them asking the questions.
Competencies, Competencies, Competencies - where are you pitching yourself?
It's important to match the complexity of your answer to the seniority of the job. Someone applying for the role of Fundraising Director must answer at a far more strategic level than someone who is applying for the role of Fundraising Officer, even if the question they're being asked is the same.
That's all to do with competency levels. Most organisations with well established HR processes will have competencies associated with each role and each of those competencies will have multiple levels which match the seniority of each role. If you want to succeed you need to match your answer to the level of your role if you want your answers to achieve top marks.
If you're applying for a more senior role, that might require shifting up a gear. Consider the types of questions you might be asked (ask people who recruit to similar roles) and talk to people who are already working at that level. How do they approach strategy, budgets, management, working with senior volunteers? How does that map against your experience?
Don't prepare alone
Interviews are your opportunity to crowd source support:
- Ask people who recruit fundraisers the sort of questions they ask candidates - and the sort of competencies they assess against.
- Test your answers on friends or colleagues. Just because you're super successful in your role doesn't mean you can always explain how you go about the business of being successful. You know the outcome but the method is second nature to you. It can help to have someone question you about the how so that the first time you have to explain how you go about your work, isn't in an interview. Depending on the level of the role for which you are applying you should be able to describe how you approach managing complex projects; dealing with difficult people; creating a strategy; setting targets; managing budgets; asking for money; your approach when things go wrong; and how you deal with volunteers.
And lastly, you should know...
Facts and figures about your own performance e..g your annual target, your largest gift, your average gift; the response rates you've achieved; your most successful fundraising event etc. You should have examples which match all the different areas you might be asked about.
Unsuccessful? Don't repine. Use it.
1) Note down the questions you were asked when you come out of your interview. If you're successful, fine. But if you're not you can look at them and think about how you could have answered them more effectively. Next time you're asked them, you will answer them more effectively.
2) Ask for feedback. Interviewers know you've given up your day to interview for them. They should be up for giving you feedback, in exchange. This can be really good for helping you to know what you did really well, as well as what you could have improved upon.
And on feedback...
Sometimes you don't get a job because you're not right for that specific job. I've interviewed people I thought were bloody marvellous - just not right for that specific role. It's been a joy to be able to tell them that and helpful to them to think about the implications for their career choices. Sometimes I've even been able to help them find the job that is right for them.
Sometimes you don't get a job because you're not ready for that job. Feedback can help to highlight where you lack the experience you need and give you pointers about where to gain more experience. On more than one occasion I've employed someone a year or so after I first interviewed them - because they had gained the experience they need. It's great to see how much someone has developed.
Sometimes you don't get a job because your interview technique failed you.
This blog post is all about making sure that doesn't happen.
So what about your experiences?
Recruiter? What do you love or hate to see?
Candidate? What has worked really well - or really badly - for you?
Any top tips for...
Group exercises?
Psychometric tests?
Role plays?
Share the love, and help a friend!
Dear Candidate... 9 ways to Improve your Fundraising CV
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Sometime in the '60s, leaders of every college in America must have held a secret conference where they decided it would be really funny to provide parking for only about half their students.
Maybe at the same meeting, they also decided to rob them blind on parking. Because, you know, car payments, insurance and gas aren't expensive enough.
So what's a 21st-century student to do? Well, you could take the bus, but our system has its limitations. And, like every system, it also has its share of guys who haven't showered in three weeks, and women who come in close to share their life story after having eaten an entire clove of elephant garlic.
Fortunately, there are some other ways to find inexpensive and eco-friendly commuting options.
People power
Remember when you were a kid and you couldn't wait to get outside and ride your bike? That feeling doesn't have to be a thing of the past. Bikes are an excellent alternative mode of transportation for college students. They don't have to be expensive — stores like Bicycle Experience and Gearonimo Sports offer a good used selection — and, of course, require no insurance, gas or parking payments.
Biking is also a great way to sneak in a daily workout. During your commute, you can improve your cardiovascular health and muscle tone and help keep off that freshman 15. (See here.)
Since biking long distances may be a bit much for the average person, Mountain Metropolitan Transit has bike racks on all buses through its bike-n-bus program. That way, you can take a bus for part of your trip and bike for the rest of it.
If you're close enough to bike from start to finish, you'll be happy to know that new Colorado Springs City Councilman Tim Leigh is working on some initiatives to make the city more bicycle-friendly.
"The bike advisory committee has been working up a plan to implement sharrows and bike paths all over the city as part of the comprehensive regional transportation plan," he says. "'Sharrows' are painted indicators on the street that let drivers know that the lane they're in is to be shared with cyclists. They're already painted from Union Boulevard through downtown into Manitou Springs, with more routes in the works.
Also of note: The city's Complete Streets Policy requires that all new streets and upgraded streets include a bike lane. "Colorado Springs is really oriented toward becoming a much more significantly bike-friendly community," Leigh says.
No, it's not Denver, whose B-cycle program allows members to borrow bicycles from stands located all over the city. But if you think we should move in that direction, go to bcycle.com/whowantsitmore.aspx to vote for bike sharing in the Springs.
Small-engine power
It can get really hot on a bike, especially around this time of year. If you don't like showing up to class sweating through your clothes, consider the scooter option.
As long as you purchase a model that is less than 50cc (a low-powered scooter), you need only a driver's license, not a motorcycle license or a license plate. You may also get to park for free by a bike rack. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs requires a bike pass, which you can obtain for free from Public Safety; Colorado College requires no bike pass; and Pikes Peak Community College asks that you park in the motorcycle parking area, which is also free.
For $1,500 to $3,000, you can pick up a low-powered scooter. And ensuing costs are also relatively low. Insurance averages less than $100 per year, and gas costs are almost unnoticeable, since they can get 70-plus miles per gallon.
Low-powered scooters are allowed on any road except highways. That said, Sportique Scooters owner Jarrod Stuhlsatz recommends "avoiding streets you can't keep up on, like Powers [Boulevard]," for safety reasons.
There are, of course, faster scooters. But no matter what you buy, you should do some research and figure out which names to trust. "There are a lot of poor-quality, cheap Chinese scooters out there, and they're sort of dangerous and should be avoided," Stuhlsatz says. "Since you're putting your life in its hands, we recommend getting a quality machine."
Social connections
If you are just altogether opposed to two-wheeled options, carpooling and vanpooling are cheap, easy alternatives.
Metro Rides, a grant-funded city program, offers a free carpool-matching option. Simply register at rp.springsgov.com/rp/, enter your location, where you are going, what time you need to be there and what time you need to return, and "we match [you] up from centralized areas to matching schools," says program coordinator Robert Featherstone. You can choose to be a driver or a rider, or both. Typically, most people share driving duties so one person isn't stuck with it (or the gas cost) all the time.
"If that just doesn't coincide with what [your] needs are," Featherstone says, "then we start looking at the vanpool program."
Generally for people commuting 45 miles or more, the vanpool program requires that you pay a monthly fare, based on the distance of the commute and the number of passengers in the van. Either way, the point of Metro Rides is to find you a ride, so Featherstone and his colleagues will work with you to get you where you need to go.


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Not all supplements are equal when it comes to raising your vitamin D levels. A new study shows vitamin D3 supplements may be more effective than vitamin D2 for mitigating deficiency.
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of musculoskeletal conditions like back pain as well as autoimmune diseases, hypertension, common cancers, and infectious diseases. Given the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, understanding which supplements are most effective could significantly affect patient outcomes.
Scientists have long debated whether vitamin D3 and D2 supplements offer patients the same biological benefits. Some research has suggested that D2 — often found in plants and mushrooms — is less biologically active than D3, which is found in animals and humans.
To contribute to the debate, researchers from the University of Bergen in Norway compared the effectiveness of both supplements for raising vitamin D levels in a group of healthy, young volunteers. The study was conducted at a high latitude during the winter, when participants were exposed to virtually no UVB radiation.
After eight weeks, blood tests showed both treatment groups had elevated levels of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D compared to a placebo group, whose vitamin D levels actually fell. However participants taking vitamin D3 had the greatest improvements.
The researchers said their results "question the usefulness of vitamin D2 supplements," and suggested that instead, vitamin D3 "should be used for supplementation and fortification purposes."
Whether or not you should begin supplementing with vitamin D depends on your medical history, age, diet, level of sun exposure, and presence of a deficiency. Chiropractors often include nutritional counseling in their treatment approach, and can discuss with you whether supplementation would be beneficial for your needs.
Recent research has also suggested that taking probiotics can increase your vitamin D levels.
Lehmann U, et al. Bioavailability of vitamin D2 and D3 in healthy volunteers, a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Journal Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 2013; DOI: 10.1210/jc.2012-4287.
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Fiore K. Vitamin D3 may beat D3 as supplement. Medpage Today. September 4, 2013.
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Acne Free in 3 Days: How I Cured My Acne Condition in 3 Days
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Review"A basic testimonial, instructive, and not overstate d book regarding acne. When you read this book, you will be amazingly surprised at the easy-to-do solutions he has to get rid of your acne problem. Author Chris Gibson's groundbreaking rule book can dramatically change the life of anyone living with the effects of acne..." --Jo Hooks - The Birmingham Times
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About the AuthorChris Gibson is a best selling author who resides near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Like many acne sufferers, Chris struggled for many years trying to find a way to combat and permanently put an end to his debilitating condition. Written in a clear and easily understandable style, Acne Free in 3 Days provides the necessary knowledge to save thousands of dollars and help get rid of your acne naturally.
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This article explores the best supplements for marathon runners, endurance athletes and recreational runners looking to enhance recovery and increase energy. It gives a detailed account of what to take before, during and after a run.
Protein + Supplements For Runners | Benefits + Q&A
By Christopher Tack
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
Supplements can mean a fraction of a second difference to a runner's performance. The difference between 1st and 3rd place in a world championship 5K race is 0.53 seconds (1). Meaning a half a second faster run would get you a gold medal, rather than a bronze!
It is no surprise then that elite runners are more likely to use dietary supplements than the average runner (2). Where though, as a runner, do you start?
What is worth taking? How do you know what is going to make you run better?
This article is to answer these questions not simply for an elite athlete, but also those of us who just like to hit the pavement for a run to let off steam.
Let's find out what runners should keep in your supplement cupboard.
1 Carbohydrates
2 Protein
3 caffeine
4 Beta-Alanine
5 D-ribose
#1 click to view Carbohydrates
Like every journey, let us start with fuel we need to get us where we want to go.
Since the 1900's athletes have plied themselves with sugary sweets and treats before competing in endurance events to try to give themselves an edge (3).
This progressed ultimately to a point where scientists more rigorously examined the benefits of high carbohydrate feedings before and during endurance exercise (4). It has been found that ensuring a sufficient supply of carbohydrates pre- and during exercise has influences on a number of physiological variables which can assist with boosting performance.
For example, utilising carbohydrates as a supplement or through diet can assist with blood glucose level balance, provision of glycogen for working muscles and the maintenance of electrolyte levels to assist and sustain muscle contraction efficiency (5-6). It is the combination of such effects that makes carbohydrate supplements one of the most effective ergogenic aids for running (7).
The process of running any sort of long distance (>8km) has a significant dependence onoxidation of carbohydrates and fats to fuel aerobic respiration. During long distance runs fatigue of the working muscles varies but obviously is greater with increasing distance. It is worth noting that during half and full marathons carbohydrate depletion is a significant component of the fatigue seen in athletes (1).
Experimental studies show the definite advantage carbohydrate ingestion (with or without electrolytes) on running performance. For example, endurance running between 15km and 40km can be boosted between 2% and 10% but carbohydrate ingestion (8-11).
Additionally, alongside these studies which examine running outside, studies also show that running performance on a treadmill was similarly improved by carbohydrate ingestion(12-14).
A really interesting study examined how carbohydrate effects recovery following intense exercise by evaluating cellular muscle tissue damage (15).
This study took 24 male runners and gave them either a carbohydrate (maltodextrin) drink or a zero calorie placebo drink every day for 8 days alongside a high intensity running protocol.
After the 8-day intense regime their results were startling.
They measured plasma levels of free DNA and lactate dehydrogenase, which is an enzyme associated with muscle tissue breakdown for energy generation (16-17). They found that in the placebo group levels of this enzyme increased in response to the excessive overload of the running programme. However, when given a carbohydrate drink the runners displayed minimal change in this marker of damage.
Additionally, they found that the increase in free plasma DNA after the running programme was reduced, alongside the concentration of leukocytes; which again indicate muscle tissue damage. This shows that cellular tissue damage can be limited with the inclusion of supplementary carbohydrates.
What form of carbohydrate is best?
Whether you take your carb supplement as a liquid beverage, a gel or as a powder or solid, it makes minimal difference to the usage of that carbohydrate for oxidation (18-19).
This is an important statement as runners tend to be more prone to gastrointestinal stress and related symptoms such as nausea, sickness, stomach pain and other complaints, compared to similarly trained athletes in cycling (20-21). Therefore, the option of varying and modifying your form of carbohydrate supplement ensures all athletes have the same opportunity to gain these benefits.
Should I take carbohydrates when full or fasted?
The benefits of intra performance carbohydrates are reserved for when athletes start their run in a fasted state (e.g. without having eaten in the preceding three hours) (22-23).
Interestingly, when a runner starts their run (having had eaten a high carbohydrate meal in the 3 hours before exercise) this supplement will have minimal effect on the subsequent running performance (23).
However, if the runner is fasted (has NOT eaten a high carbohydrate meal in the last three hours) then taking a carbohydrate-electrolyte drink both before and during the run will provide a 2.5% boost to the total distance ran, and an almost 3% boost to their running speed (22). Thus emphasising the benefit for carb supplements taken in a fasted state pre-run!
How much carbohydrates shall I consume?
In order to answer this question it is worth considering the rate of oxidation of carbohydrates stored in our body. This will of course help us identify how long they may last and when they will need to be replaced, in order to stave off fatigue.
A moderate intensity run can be characterised as working at 65-75% VO2 Max (maximum rate of oxygen consumption).
At this intensity we oxidise (burn) 1g of our carbohydrate stores per minute (60g per hour) (24-25).
This subsequently would leave us scraping the barrel for stored carbohydrates after 60-90 minutes of our run. It would be essential then to replace these carbohydrates however we could (as long as this suits how our gastrointestinal system will react). This could be via food, a drink or a carb gel. However, you can and however much you can- this is the time to get carbs inside you.
Usual guidelines for performance suggest a 30-60g dose of carbohydrates every hour during exercise to optimise their impact on time to exhaustion and speed of run (26-35).
#2 click to view Protein
As a runner, do I need protein?
If you train or exercise you will require protein to sustain an equal or positive net protein balance. In order to run you need muscles which have efficient endurance to keep you moving, and every time you run you push the button on protein degradation.
In order to stop muscle atrophy and overuse injury, you need both rest and protein for recovery. This is particularly true if you perform concurrent or periodised strength training to improve your running performance (as is generally suggested) (57-58).
A male endurance athlete requires approximately 1.6g of protein per kg of bodyweight, with females needing 1.3-1.45g (59). This elevated protein need is to provide enough amino acids for oxidation and sufficient protein to balance muscle protein degradation. This is particularly true when running in a carbohydrate deficient state (fasted) in order to preserve lean muscle mass (59-60).
It is evident then that the ingestion of protein (particularly with carbohydrates) following a period of running can assist muscle protein re-synthesis and promote a positive net protein balance (61). This in turn should then result in improved running performance endurance (62).
#3 Caffeine
Caffeine (typically found in coffee, tea and soft drinks) actually has a long history of use as an ergogenic stimulant.
It's use as a dietary supplement is due to its ability to improve endurance exercise performance which makes it a very suitable choice for consideration to aid running.
How can caffeine help me as a runner?
The benefits of caffeine to aid running performance centre around prevention of fatigue, sparing of muscle glycogen stores, promotion of greater amounts of fat oxidation and in the reduction of perceived effort during exhaustive exercise (37-47).
The mechanism by which caffeine works is through altering nerve function. It has two main effects to reduce fatigue; which are by inhibiting the effects of adenosine (a neurotransmitter involved with suppression of arousal and sleep) (48); and through enhancing muscle motor unit recruitment (49-50).
Studies demonstrate that a caffeine dose of 3-6mg per kg of bodyweight increases the amount of time it takes to run to exhaustion (51). Additionally, in a different experiment these same researchers found that the same dose given 1 hour before running provided a21% increase in speed of run time (52). This meant an increased running time to exhaustion of almost 11 minutes!
#4 click to view Beta-Alanine
Beta-alanine is an amino acid and works as a precursor for the dipeptide carnosine. It is also rate limiting, meaning that when there is not enough beta-alanine, then the amount of carnosine in our bodies reduces.
Similar to sodium bicarbonate, carnosine is a buffer for our blood. In this case of carnosine, it reacts to reduce the concentration of lactic acid which accumulates through muscle contraction and effectively normalises the PH of our blood (76).
Why should I take beta-alanine?
The muscle contractions which occur when you run will ultimately elevate the levels of hydrogen and lactate ions in your blood reducing the PH to acidic levels. Supplementing with beta-alanine will raise the levels of carnosine to work as a blood buffer, and lead to reduction in muscle fatigue when running.
In fact taking 4.8g of beta-alanine daily for a period of 12 weeks can increase carnosine concentration by 80% (77-78).
But will this actually help my running?
A couple of studies have directly examined the effect of beta-alanine on running performance.
How much beta-alanine should I take?
The usual supplement regime advised is a 4-10 week course of approximately 400mg-800mg per day. The time to reach increase carnosine levels in the muscle can be as little as 2 weeks, but longer courses should consolidate the muscle carnosine concentration and demonstrate more ergogenic effect.
Aim for 179g over the course of supplementation to optimise carnosine levels.
# 5 click to view D-ribose
D Ribose occurs naturally in all living cells. It is a simple sugar that begins the metabolic process for ATP production. D Ribose works synergistically with creatine and may improve the benefits of this.
D Ribose has been proven to help increase muscular energy, boost stamina, and help recovery. D Ribose is also a very efficient way to improve your energy when working out. It is involved in the synthesis of ATP in the muscle cell giving you greater energy production for longer.
A Take Home Message
There are vast arrays of supplements available, some of which are suitable for those of us who enjoy or compete at running. The most commonly discussed are carbohydrates and caffeine which have good evidence supporting their use as long as both dosage and timing are carefully considered and planned.
However, other supplements are likely just as worth of attention, particularly in the attenuation of fatigue, if that is an issue which is limiting your running.
As always, test and try these supplements and measure the effect specifically on YOUR running performance.


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Today Is Giving Tuesday
Today it's Giving Tuesday and it's time for us, as a small business, to give back to the community around us.
In the year 2000 I was studying for my Masters Degree in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I was writing my thesis for a big Swedish telecoms company that was based there whilst I was also studying Spanish at the university. One day I felt a lump below my ear. It wasn't very big and to be honest I didn't really think anything of it at first. There was an English GP in my Spanish class so after a few weeks I asked her if she could have a feel. Cyst she said. I didn't have any tests done but when I came back to Sweden a few months later I saw my Swedish GP who said the same thing but as it had grown much bigger, surgery was deemed to be the best option. It took 2 months to get an appointment.
On the day of the surgery appointment I went on my own, thinking it was a routine examination and a small surgery, but was shocked when the surgeon suggested I should have a biopsy and even more shocked when I was told a week later that I had a rare form of malignant skin cancer being the 3rd person in Sweden who had ever been diagnosed with that type of cancer. I was fortunate to have surgery just one week later and the tumour was removed. I went to check-ups for 5 years before I was given the all clear. I know how lucky I am, as other cancer patients aren't as fortunate.
Fast forward 10 years and my best friend in Sweden was diagnosed with breast cancer which is an ongoing battle. My best friend in London, both her parents died of cancer last year. My half brother's dad also died from cancer a few years ago and my brother in laws father passed away with cancer last year. The list goes on, and on....
I'm sure most of you know someone who has battled cancer or is battling cancer right now. It's a horrible disease. Science has come a long way in fighting cancer but more needs to be done.
Today is 'Giving Tuesday', when businesses give something back to the community. I feel very strongly about cancer research and as such we've decided to donate £2 for every full price Bobo Choses order we receive as of now and until December 17th to support U.K. Charity MacMillan Cancer Support. Once we know how many orders we have received, we will match that amount too e.g. a total of £4 per order will go to fundraising. We're not a big company but as they say: 'every little helps'. If you don't want to place an order with us you can donate through clicking the link below.
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Mar 24, 2015
Off Camera with Sam Jones, featuring Jessica Chastain
Back in November 2014, Jessica guest starred in an episode of 'Off Camera with' by photographer Sam Jones, that originally aired on DirecTV's Audience channel. The episode is now available via the Official Off Camera Website and it came with an exclusive (and limited) print run edition with interview and pictures. The magazine can also be acquired on their official online shop.
To celebrate Jessica's birthday updating the site with something special, I've acquired the episode and print myself and added screencaptures/digital scans in our gallery. Enjoy!


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After the release of their debut album, Cirith Ungol sort of fell by the wayside. The band took two years slowly crafting their second album mainly because of it being self produced by the band and unfortunately their first didn't make so much of a bang. However, by 1984 the landscape was changing with American Metal becoming more popular, but not in the way everyone had initially thought. Glam metal was on the rise and Thrash was becoming the hottest underground sensation. However, the band still forged on and released "King Of The Dead". The album is definitely a lot different compared to "Frost", but is it better?
Well, spoilers, it is a hell of a lot more of an exciting album.
Track Rundown
1.Atom Smasher- Opening with a very bouncy and heavy mid paced riff, this song definitely shows that the band has evolved. From Bakers hard shrieking that really drew me in the first time I had heard the song to the band production-wise sounding much better and focused than the first album. The drumming especially is very hard and heavy hitting with a very doom metal vibe to them. The chorus really catches you and has a very mid paced power metal feel as well. We also see Jerry Fogle taking over full guitar duties on this album as well and his soloing is very distinct with a crisp distortion that is a staple of his guitar tone. Overall, this is a fantastic opener simple as that.
2.Black Machine-This song has become a fan favorite as it really is a live kind of song. It is quite a simple song but the main riff which plays through the whole song is very infectious. It has a doom vibe as it trudges along but with the epic vocal style, it retains a very unique heavy dingy power metal feeling that is reverberated throughout the whole album and something I was able to pick up on on my first listen as it really is pronounced in the songwriting. Another great mid paced simple yet effective song.
3.Master of the Pit-This song retains some of that 70's progressive edge mainly throughout the soloing aspects of the first album. Their is definitely a lot going on in this track which rides mainly on the rhythm and groove of the bass and drumming. It really picks up towards the end making this perhaps one of the most intense song Cirith Ungol had recorded up to this point.
4.King of the Dead- Much like "Master of the Pit", there is a slow build to this song before it gets to the more brooding verses and short but epic chorus lines. The beginning reminds me a bit of Black Sabbaths "War Pigs" (perhaps where the doom-esque influence comes from) but with a bit more going on within it. The title track has perhaps become one of the bands most recognizable songs for the simple but almost mid tempo power metal feel blended with brooding doom metal riffing. I also have to note that this is one of Bakers best vocal performances on any of their albums just from how he can sustain notes with so much grit and grain in his voice not being lost. Simply put, if you ever have to listen to one Cirith Ungol song, this is very high on the list.
5.Death of the Sun-This song takes a more simple hard rocking route with some frantic riffing that is a bit reminiscent of the first album as well, however it feels like a much more focused song. I do like how around the mid mark, the main riff takes on a weird time signature with solo's plastered all over. It really shows the musicianship the band really holds on the album. Straight forward underground heavy metal at some its best and creative.
6.Finger of Scorn-The acoustic guitars are a nice change of pace but when the main guitars kick in I feel they are set way too far back into the mix but they do get up front again for the main bulk of the song which im sure was the intention but it just feels a bit awkward in execution. The song still carries the notion of "epic metal" very high with a more melodic hard beating chorus that is one of my favorites on the album.
7.Toccata in Dm-A cover of the classical piece by Sebastian Bach done through guitar and bass which is not a bad cover. It still conveys a sense of dreading emotion to it and is played with precision. Not much to say about it but an interesting inclusion.
8.Cirith Ungol- This song is definitely one of the most "out there" ones on the album with a lot of very unique riffs thrown into the mix and very odd time signatures tossed around. The verses are even a bit strange but work. While it isn't my favorite on the album, it is a good ending showcasing the band really putting a lot of creativity in their music.
Overall, the album solidifies itself with an 8.5 out of 10. Looking between the first two albums, it is easy to see why "King of the Dead" production and musicianship-wise is such an improvement. The songwriting has become much more focused into creating a steady sound that the band has since been identified with. From becoming a strange proto metal/prog hard rock band to a more straightforward progressive epic doom act, Cirith Ungol really shaped their sound with this album. While the production isn't quite perfect and is still kind of spotty in some areas, it doesn't quite hinder the experience the album gives. The band would stick to this harder sound with their next album entitled "One Foot In Hell" two years later.


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With the wheels a whirring to organise this years Pick 'n' Mix Makers Markets, my heads been buzzing with all sorts of ideas. Next up on my list of to do's was postcard and poster designs. I knew exactly what I wanted, but failed at the first hurdle of techie wizardy to make my designs become real things. Then I thought of the fabulous Jane of Teawagontales who had mentioned her graphics background. I also knew she liked a lot of the same stuff as me, so I reckoned she'd get exactly what I was after. I was thrilled when she said she'd love to design the cards for me.
When I got home tonight the designs we'd discussed were there and waiting for me to download. I can't tell you how excited I was. I'm only going to show you the summer one for now, even though the christmas design will be going on the back of the postcards.
Are you ready?
Are you ready?
Isn't it gorgeous. I'm over the moon. I told Jane I had in my head the pictures from a story I loved when I was little of a girl who mimicks chickens, fish and owls. I couldn't find my book and didn't know who the artist was. The very next day she'd come up with the exact book I was thinking of. I'd loved Mary Blair's illustrations for I Can Fly and now love Jane's interpretation. Not only that, but Jane has exactly captured what I had in my head for the christmas postcards and I love them too.
Now if it wasn't for this community I wouldn't get to know about the amazing talented people out there and I'd miss out on the collaboration and sharing of our skills.


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Hello me lovelies
I am so sorry this post is up late...*blushing* it was down to me not paying attention to where i had written this post which was a draft on my own blog luckily i hadn't scheduled it to post...oh well at least i am here now!!
Righto I would just like to say a massive Thanks to all who played along with challenge #25...Your Favourite Colour Combination, there were lots of gorgeous cards entered :o)
We have 2 winners for you today plus our Top 3's...
First winner of the main prize of a £10 voucher to spend in the Nutcrafters store is...
by Random.org is....#23 Lawren F with this stunning card
2nd prize winner of 2 digi's stamps or 1 digi stamp sheet of winners choice from the Nutcrafters store is...
chosen by Random.org is...#7 Jacqui with this beautiful card
Now our fabulous Helen has chosen her Top 3...
Congratulations to all our winners & Top 3...Winners please email us here and in the subject box please state Nutcrafters challenge #25 winner 1 or winner 2 before the end of the next challenge.
Winners & Top 3 please do take your badges & display it proudly on your blogs :D
Please scroll down for our recent challenge which is hosted by our very fabulous boss lady Katie who has chosen Countdown to Christmas plus for some fabulous inspiration by our very talented DT..
We hope you come & play along with our challenge!
Gemma, Katie & the rest of the fabulous team


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From Leeanna Walker:
Entering a quilt show, and being judged as a participant in the show, are two different things.
I enter every show, but don't have every piece judged.
Because entering encourages the art of quilting, and that is my primary goal.
Not every person who makes a quilt strives to be accepted at Houston or Paducah. We need to encourage those folks, just like we need to encourage people who achieve national and international recognition.
I am a very eclectic quilter — I make traditional and not so traditional quilts. I love color. I like applique and piecing. I don't like being placed in a box. If my work catches one person's eye, and I can encourage them to become a quilter, then I have accomplished something.
I don't always have my worked judged. It isn't required, and there are simply times I don't need to be told what is wrong. I can see it. It doesn't mean I don't love that quilt. Think for a minute about the Gee's Bend quilts. I assure you they would never have been accepted in a national/international show were they not hailed for their artistry.
My goals are to make quilts; to inspire other quilters and wannabe quilters; and to support the art of quilting.
If, along away, I win ribbons or other recognition, that will be great. In the meantime, my reward is seeing someone's eyes light up when my quilt catches their fancy.
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