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For the dying Jordan valley, the 'water for energy' deal with Israel may be too little, too late
On November 22, Jordan and Israel signed an agreement under which Jordan will provide solar energy to Israel, and receive 200 million cubic meters of water per year in return. The deal will be implemented in five years and is arguably the most important joint project between the two former enemies since they signed a peace treaty in 1994.
The initiative was presented as a response to the climate crisis by the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, who brokered the deal. Its main beneficiary in this regard would be Jordan, the second-most water-poor country on earth, whose annual renewable resources of water per capita lie five times below the threshold of severe water scarcity.
This is not the first time Israel and Jordan cooperate on water issues, albeit uneasily. Key to the 1994 peace treaty were provisions on sharing joint water resources from the Jordan River. And since concluding this 'cold peace', Israel has periodically sold additional amounts of water to Jordan, despite tense relations between the two nations.
This waterline proved particularly valuable in July, when Israel agreed to sell 50 million cubic meters of water to drought-stricken Jordan, and once again in October as dams were running dry. But the idea of entrenching this relationship further has been met with popular backlash against what Jordanians – 80% of whom hail from Palestine– perceive as a step towards 'normalising' Israel.
"Farmers are suffering and many are thinking of abandoning the land"
A pressing water crisis
Marking the border with the Occupied West Bank and Israel, the emblematic Jordan River – now a feebly-running stream – has come to embody the urgency of Jordan's water crisis.
"This is the place where water used to be," Abla Abu Elhajj, a Palestinian refugee who implements a permaculture project in the Jordan Valley, told The New Arab. "Now, it has become a disaster. Farmers are suffering and many are thinking of abandoning the land."
The Jordan River Valley is the nation's breadbasket, accounting for 60% of Jordan's agricultural production. The environment is productive but harsh, marked by extreme temperatures, low rainfall, and saline soil. This year, rains that should have started in October were delayed to the end of November. "The season is tired," an elderly farmer sighed, contemplating a row of dusty banana trees.
"This is amazing water, but we cannot use it for farming," lamented Ahmad, an agricultural shop manager, pointing to a small canal that runs in front of a row of greenhouses. The canal carries water that is reserved for domestic use, taken from the Yarmouk River at the border with Syria. Due to the need to preserve freshwater for human consumption, Jordanian authorities have developed a network of dams to store water for agricultural use. But this water, a mix of treated wastewater and rainwater, is twice as saline.
Over the years, the use of brackish irrigation water has increased the salinity of the soil, affecting the yield of crops. "In the past, this area was suitable for citrus trees, but they were particularly sensitive to salinity, and people abandoned them for seasonal vegetables," Ehsan Al-Abed, the supervisor of a seeds trial station, told The New Arab.
Now, the valley mostly produces vegetables and tropical fruits including melons, bananas and dates – for which Jordan is renowned internationally- but these plants also struggle to flourish in the degraded land.
Saving the soil
Jordan's water crisis has led to diminishing harvests and mounting costs for farmers, including electricity to power irrigation systems and calcium-based products to 'treat' the soil.
"No one benefits from this situation, except those selling fertilisers," Hazem Alsayed, an agricultural engineer supervising a farm in the valley, told The New Arab. "As for us, we have started to look for new crops – mango, avocado - that can withstand the climate change we're witnessing."
To limit salinisation, those who can afford to mix agricultural irrigation water with freshwater. Some confess they sometimes use drinking water to water particularly salt-sensitive crops – such as strawberries. But at roughly one Jordanian dinar per cubic meter of trucked drinking water, this can be a considerable expense.
Others have excavated private boreholes, an increasingly controlled practice with uncertain results. As the aquifers deplete, people have to reach ever deeper to find water, which is often brackish. A handful of privileged farms have private desalination plants, an energy-intensive option unaffordable to most.
Smaller-scale farmers have accepted their shriveling yields or given up farming altogethier. A handful are exploring alternative techniques, such as Abu Elhajj, who uses compost to regulate salinity and hold moisture in the soil. Her garden is a green island in a sea of rocks, its soil a significant shade darker than the dusty land around it.
Across the street, a permaculture pilot project dubbed Greening the Desert is also developing and spreading agricultural techniques adapted to the region's environment, but these efforts remain limited to small initiatives.
To compound these challenges, farmers across the country have been hit hard by regional crises. "In 2012, we had 70,000 greenhouses in the Jordan Valley, 20,000 of which were dedicated to exports," Al-Abed highlighted. "The valley was full of Turkish traders." But since the war in Syria, Jordan lost access to its northern markets in Eastern and Central Europe. This, combined with an increase in the cost of fertilisers partly linked to the pandemic and global shipping issues, has slashed farmers' profits.
Many saw the full reopening of the border with Syria in September with hope. However, trade will likely remain well below pre-war levels for now, since active conflict lines bar the road to Turkey.
"Caught between regional instability and climate change, Jordan's breadbasket faces an uncertain future – and the livelihoods of thousands of agricultural workers and small farmers hang in the balance"
Caught between regional instability and climate change, Jordan's breadbasket faces an uncertain future – and the livelihoods of thousands of agricultural workers and small farmers hang in the balance. Already, swathes of agricultural lands located in prime tropical locations – only an hour away from the capital Amman - are being sliced up and turned into winter villas, surrounded by lush gardens and private swimming pools.
A contested deal
The water-for-energy swap with Israel could alleviate some of the immediate pressure on Jordan's dwindling water resources, half of which are consumed by agriculture.
But the deal has elicited furor in Jordan and raised concerns about the water dependence of Jordan to an unfriendly neighbour. Thousands of Jordanians took to the streets in Amman and across several university campuses during several days of protest. Dozens were arrested, most of them students, signaling the Jordanian leadership's determination to go through with the deal.
In this politically sensitive context, most farmers interviewed by The New Arab declined to share their thoughts on the deal, although several privately voiced their opposition. Since it is unclear whether Israel's desalinated water will go to domestic or agricultural use, many feel they are not directly concerned by the deal.
The matter is widely perceived as a decision emanating from the top circles of Jordanian leadership – the royal court – a perception which seems confirmed by the Jordanian government's shyness to defend the deal in public.
Last year, Israel started to export natural gas to Jordan after a similarly controversial deal that went forward despite nationwide protests and the opposition of parliament. On December 8th, the water agreement was discussed in parliament, but observers expect it will proceed with or without the deputies' approval.
Lyse Mauvais is a freelance journalist based in Amman, Jordan. She covers environmental issues in the Middle East, with a focus on Syria and Jordan.
Follow her on Twitter: @lyse_mauvais


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This year has been challenging for all of us and of course for Matsumoto Experience as well. It's been now a year since we post our last article but even so, we were still working hard to help you booking hands-on workshops and activities in Matsumoto.
Matsumoto Experience has been created with funds from Nagano Prefecture Community Development Funds in order to help you have a richer experience during your trip to Matsumoto and Japan in general.
Instead of just seeing the famous landmarks, we want you to take a deep dive into Japanese culture, history, and nature so that you can take home an unforgettable experience!
We are pleased to announce today that Matsumoto Experience is fully back to work and ready to help you booking your favorite experience.
Our organization had slowly been modified and we are pleased to welcome in our team new overseas members. Previously only composed by Japanese members, Matsumoto Experience has now enrolled passionate local residents from France, United States, Taiwan (of course we still have Japanese members!) This new organization has been made to improve your satisfaction as a foreigner because we think that each visitor from different continent has various expectation about what Japan is!
We are now preparing to add new activities to our experience menu in order to let you choose the best experience according to you desires. We are continuously working on improving our services to provide the funniest cultural activities and hands-on workshop in the heart of Japan.
We will always update you with our new inclusive experiences.
Important information: unfortunately, due to the coronavirus outbreak, our Experience Information Center at Shinmai Media Garden does not exist anymore.
We are still here for you through our website and you can contact us at anytime via the following contact information:
Tel: +8180-7735-6647
Mail: email@example.com
You can also contact us directly through the below contact form:
Do not forget to follow us on Facebook or Twitter!
We are looking forward to welcoming you soon!
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MBBS in Italy has traditionally been a very expensive and time-consuming process, so not many students can pay for it without the help of a scholarship. However, with the cost of MBBS going down this past year, more students can attend college and earn their doctorate without having to compromise their quality of life.
History of MBBS in Italy
The history of medical education in Italy goes back to the late 18th century when jurists and physicians started to discuss the need for a medical school. In 1786, a committee was created to study the issue and in 1792, a law was passed legalizing medical education. Initially, only clerics could attend medical schools, but in 1800, the first public university of medicine was founded in Naples.
In 1830, the first Italian university of medicine was founded in Turin. Initially, only men could attend these universities and women did not become eligible to study medicine until 1957. Additionally, during this time many private universities were also established that focused exclusively on medical education.
In 1870, Italy unified as a country, and as part of this process, legislation was passed that established a single system of education for all health professions including medicine. This resulted in an increase in the number of students enrolled in medical school which by 1900 had reached 3,000 per year.
Read also: List of Best Universities in Italy: A Definitive Ranking
Benefits of Studying MBBS in Italy
- High Quality of Education:
In Italy, the quality of medical education is highly regarded and is considered one of the best in the world. MBBS programs at Italian universities are consistently ranked among the best in the world by international ranking agencies such as Quacquarelli Symonds and World University Rankings.
- Highly Qualified Physicians:
In addition to offering world-class education, Italian universities also produce a large number of highly skilled physicians. The country has a long tradition of excellence in medical education and this has contributed to the high level of competence of Italian physicians. Outstanding doctors from Italy are often recruited to work overseas and many have achieved international prominence.
- Flexible Working Hours:
Italian hospitals are generally open for business between 7 AM and 9 PM, which makes it possible for students to take their exams during daytime hours without having to sacrifice their sleep or career prospects. This contrasts markedly with most other countries where medical school exams typically take place during late-night or weekend hours.
- Low Costs of Living:
It is compared to other Western countries, Italy is relatively inexpensive when it comes to living expenses, making it an ideal country for students who want to live on a budget while they study medicine.
Read also: Best Countries for MBBS: Study Medicine Abroad
Eligible Requirements for Studying MBBS in Italy
To study MBBS in Italy, you will need to fulfill the following requirements:
- You must be a citizen of an EU or EEA country
- You must have the equivalent of a high school diploma or its equivalent
- You must have passed the Medical Council of Italy's (MCI) qualifying examination
- You must have a valid visa to reside in Italy
If you do not meet all of the above requirements, you may be eligible for an exception.
Application Process for Studying MBBS in Italy
To apply to study MBBS in Italy, you will need to fill out the appropriate application form and submit it to the medical school of your choice. Once you have submitted your application, the medical school will review it and contact you if there are any questions or concerns about your application.
After you have been accepted into the program, you will need to provide official transcripts from all of your previous colleges and universities, as well as a letter of recommendation from a physician. Finally, you will need to pay the tuition fee for the program and submit an insurance policy that covers medical expenses while studying in Italy.
Read also: New MBBS Syllabus, Subjects & Reference Books
Top Universities to Study MBBS in Italy
University of Florence:
Florence is home to one of Europe's most renowned universities, the University of Florence. This institution is well-known for its excellent medical programs, including its MBBS program. graduates from this school are highly sought after, and many go on to successful careers in medicine.
University of Milan:
Milan is another great option if you're looking for a top MBBS program in Italy. This university has a long history of producing top doctors, and its MBBS program is no exception. It's widely considered one of the best in the country, and graduates have numerous opportunities available to them when they graduate.
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore:
If you're looking for an internationally respected university with a top MBBS program, then look no further than the Catholic University of Sacred Heart. This institution has been providing quality healthcare since 1734, which gives it a lot of experience and prestige when it comes to medical education.
Catholic University Of Rome:
Another highly respected university, the Catholic University Of Rome offers an extensive range of medical education options, from undergraduate to postgraduate studies. Their MBBS program is one of the most comprehensive around, providing students with ample opportunities to experience both clinical practice and academic research.
Università di Roma Tor Vergata:
The Università di Roma Tor Vergata is another prestigious Italian university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. ItsMBBS program is among the most popular choices for foreign students seeking to study medicine in Italy, as it offers top-quality education combined with excellent resources and facilities.
Read also: Approved MBBS 1st Year Books for Free PDF Downloads
Notable MBBS Alumni in Italy
- Stefano Gennaro:
Dr. Gennaro is a pediatrician and medical scientist who has worked in various hospitals in Italy, including the University of Milano-Bicocca and Sant'Andrea Hospital. He also served as President of the Italian Pediatric Society from 2006 to 2009.
- Maurizio Miglietti:
Dr. Miglietti is a pediatric neurologist who has worked at several hospitals in Italy, including the University of Milan and Via Della Conciliazione Children's Hospital in Rome. He was also President of the Italian Neurological Society from 2002 to 2004, and he currently serves as its Vice-President.
- Rossella Rizzo:
Dr. Rizzo is a pediatrician and head of pediatrics at Ospedale Fatebenefratelli Policlinico Magnusonico in Florence, Italy. She has authored several books about pediatric health, and she also serves on the editorial board for several medical journals.
- Dr . Maurizio Costa:
Dr. Costa is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and rehabilitation, and he has worked at several hospitals throughout Italy, including Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano and Sacco Children's Hospital Naples (Italy). He was also President of the Italian Orthopaedic Association from 2007 to 2009.
Read also: What No One Tells You About MBBS Full Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the Italian MBBS program?
A: The Italian MBBS program lasts four years. During this time, students will study medical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, neurology, and psychiatric medicine. They will also take courses in health care management and evidence-based medicine.
Q: How much does it cost to obtain a medical degree in Italy?
A: The overall cost of obtaining a medical degree in Italy is typically high, but there are many scholarship and financial aid programs available that can help offset the costs. Additionally, many Italian hospitals offer low-cost or free residency programs for international students.
Q: Are there any special requirements that students must meet before applying to obtain a medical degree in Italy?
A: There are no specific requirements that students must meet before applying to obtain a medical degree in Italy, but most institutions require applicants to have completed undergraduate studies at an accredited university and have completed at least one year of residency training.


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By Beau Donelly
Another two people have died in the wake of last week's "thunderstorm asthma" outbreak, bringing the death toll for the freak weather event to eight.
Roxburgh Park man Ranjith Peiris died in the intensive care unit at Northern Hospital on Tuesday morning.
Another person critically injured after last week's thunderstorm crisis has died since yesterday afternoon.
One patient continues to receive specialist ICU care in a Melbourne hospital and remains in a critical condition. Another seven people are still in hospital being treated for sickness related to the unprecedented outbreak.
Mr Peiris, 57, was put on life support eight days ago after he struggled to breathe and lost consciousness during the storm.
His son, Roshan, desperately tried to revive his father while the family waited for an ambulance.
"He couldn't take a breath in so I was breathing air into him as forcefully as I could, started compressions," he told The Age on Saturday.
"He'd come back but then he'd go unresponsive, back to being unconscious, blue."
The family claims they waited more than an hour for paramedics to arrive but Ambulance Victoria said it took 28 minutes.
Roshan said his father passed away while receiving the last rites just before 12pm.
He said his distraught mother keeps reliving the events of Monday night.
"Mum just keeps saying, 'if only they told me, if only they told me. If only I knew I would have brought you here earlier'."
"If we knew how long the ambulance was going to take we could have done something. We could have taken him [to hospital] ourselves," Roshan said.
The Peiris family were last week critical of authorities' failure to warn about the impact of the storm and over the delayed emergency response.
They said had they know about the ambulance delays, they would have driven Ranjith to hospital themselves.
"How will the state react if there was a real disaster?", Roshan said.
Fairfax Media has revealed most Melbourne hospitals did not follow the state's health emergency plan during the unprecedented weather event last Monday, despite Health Minister Jill Hennessy likening its impact to 150 bombs going off across Melbourne.
The state's health authorities are also under pressure to explain why the public were not given information about the unfolding disaster on the night to alert people at risk and provide more advice about emergency care.
The outbreak triggered more than 1900 calls to Ambulance Victoria on Monday night and Tuesday morning, and hospitals across the city were inundated with 8500 patients suffering from respiratory conditions.
Dr Michael Sutherland, a Respiratory Physician and Allergist at the Epworth Hospital, said the event, which affected people without a history of asthma, was likely to be the most severe epidemic on record. He said the government was now working toward a co-ordinated warning system to be in place by next pollen season.
Asthma Australia is now surveying people who felt symptoms during last week's outbreak to better understand what can be done to protect them in future.
"Although these events are rare we need to think about how we can be best prepared in future," CEO of Asthma Australia Michele Goldman said.
The survey can be accessed here


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Birmingham restaurant comes out on top on Gordon Ramsay's F Word
ONE of Birmingham's most critically acclaimed curry houses has received the golden nod from Gordon Ramsay after winning his F Word contest.
Indian eatery, Lasan, beat off competition from 10,000 restaurants to the crowned Britain's Best Local Restaurant in Gordon Ramsay's F Word contest which aired on Channel 4 on Thursday night.
And the restaurant, based in the city's Jewellery Quarter, is now aiming to become the first Michelin-star Indian restaurant in Birmingham.
Head chef Aktar Islam said he was delighted with the award.
"It's a massive achievement. It's hard to describe the emotions I was going through when Ramsay said we had won," he told the Birmingham Post.
"Winning the title is a massive step in raising the profile of Indian cuisine beyond takeaways and Tikka Massalas.
"My menus are designed to challenge perceptions, whilst still retaining authentic and original recipes, and the restaurant aims to be the height of sophistication and fine dining. I always wanted to prove Indian food could kick it with the best of them and I hope this win shows that."
Aktar and co-chef Aysan Shaikh went up against Cambridgeshire's The Pheasant gastro pub in the eagerly anticipated final.
Both teams were given the task of preparing three courses using meats reared throughout the series by TV personality Janet Street-Porter.
And it was Aktar's mouth-watering menu of ginger chicken starter, specially marinated rump steak and Gaja Ka Halwa desert which wowed the show's critical diners.


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AI has brought about a significant transformation in the business landscape, it is no surprise that the hiring managers have realized its potential and have adapted it to their companies. Recruitment is not a one-step task, but involves multiple interconnected steps, each demanding significant time, cost, and human effort. However, with the advent of AI, organizations have been able to simplify these processes through innovative recruitment tools. One such tool that has gained popularity in recent years is, Breezy.
Pros and Cons of Breezy:
As a recruiter, there are a million things on your plate. Breezy automates tedious tasks like pre-screening candidates, sending emails, scheduling interviews, and collecting feedback from your team. It will advertise your open positions on 50+ top job sites, with a single click, and can create beautiful careers sites in as little or as much time as you like. It not only ends with hiring but also helps you with the onboarding process. Breezy's easy-to-use offer management and HRIS integrations make it simple to turn applicants into employees.
- For small to mid-sized companies, Breezy is a great option considering its affordable price range.
- When you send an email to a candidate through Breezy, you also receive a notification indicating whether they have read it or not.
- It is missing integrations with calendar booking tools such as Calendly.
- Some important filters such as 'Location' is missing.
What Are the Best Alternatives To Breezy?
1. Qureos
Iris is an AI recruitment platform that automates the sourcing, shortlisting, and outreach to candidates in just 24 seconds. It helps recruiters and hiring managers discover 100M+ profiles and match them with relevant candidates.
Iris generates customized job descriptions to attract the right talent. It also takes care of the outreach by sending hyper personalized messages to shortlisted candidates.
Other Core Features:
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Multilingual Capabilities (20+ Languages)
- Access to 100+ Job Boards
- Customized Job Descriptions
- Personalized Outreach and Follow-Ups
- Adaptability and Smart Learning Capabilities
Schedule a demo with Qureos to receive a personalized pricing package tailored just for you.
2. Workable
Our next pick is filled with dozens of features that not only help you find the best candidates but also collect useful recruiting insights and develop reports while helping you hire at scale. It also works with over 70 integrations and partners. It gives you the feature of customizing your career page where you can change the logo and add your brand colors. It also gives maximum exposure to your job post by publishing it to over 200 job sites. When you post your job on Workable, its AI uses the Workable People Search technology to analyze your job posting and then searches 400 million candidate profiles to help quickly source the ideal candidate.
Other Core Features
- Automated resume parsing
- Automated onboarding process
It offers a free trial for 15 days and the basic plan starts from $149/month and goes up to $599/month.
3. Lever
Lever offers a complete solution by integrating an extensive applicant tracking system (ATS) with a robust candidate relationship management (LeverCRM) platform. This combined software empowers you to easily engage with candidates using personalized emails, enhancing their experience and simplifying your recruitment processes. Additionally, Lever provides comprehensive dashboards with advanced predictive analytics, enabling you and your team to effortlessly track and assess your recruitment efforts.
Other Core Features:
- ATS with loads of useful integrations
- Personalized email templates
- Readymade and customizable dashboards
The pricing of Lever is not standardized; instead, it is customized based on the specific package and product chosen by each company.
4. Zoho Recruit
Zoho Recruit is another credible tool you can consider among useful smart recruiter alternatives. With Zoho Recruit, you gain access to an arsenal of features designed to streamline the process of sourcing, evaluating, and engaging with potential candidates across diverse roles. By seamlessly broadcasting job postings to over 75 job boards and leveraging the power of social media channels, you amplify your reach and ensure maximum visibility for your vacancies.
This real-time software allows you to get the exact status of each individual, facilitating informed decision-making and eliminating bottlenecks. Moreover, the platform equips you with advanced analytics capabilities, enabling you to extract invaluable insights and optimize your recruitment strategies for enhanced efficiency and success.
Other Core Features:
- 50+ integrations
- Source boosters
- Resume management
You can use it for free but with limited options only, the standard plan starts from $25.
5. Recruitee
Another one on the list is Recruitee, which provides plenty of tools to optimize collaborative hiring. Now, everyone can get involved in the hiring process through this tool. It automates each step of the process, from identifying and sourcing to interviewing and hiring. There are multiple communication tools, such as notes, tags, and tasks, through which you can stay connected with your team and make decisions together. It also provides customized reports to help your business become more organized and create a seamless workflow.
Other Core Features:
- Job schedular
- Candidate reminders
- Workflow templates
- Multi-language features
- Screening questions
- Mobile App
You can enjoy the free trial for 18 days but the standard plan starts from €199 /month
6. Greenhouse
Greenhouse has revolutionized the hiring landscape by introducing a seamless and effortless approach, comparable to other platforms like SmartRecruiters, to streamline the entire recruitment process. It provides a comprehensive framework that brings order and organization to each stage of hiring, ensuring a consistent and fair approach to attracting and securing top talent. This exceptional tool places a strong emphasis on mitigating bias in the hiring process, promoting fairness and equity for all job seekers and employers alike. By leveraging Greenhouse, recruiters can access invaluable data and guidance that enable them to assess and enhance their overall hiring performance, ultimately propelling their organization toward higher levels of hiring maturity.
Other Core Features:
- Applicant data management
- Automated resume parsing
- Career page configuration
GreenHouse's pricing is not readily available on its website. Interested users should request a demo.
7. JobVite
JobVite provides organizations with a robust and all-encompassing recruitment solution called the Evolve Talent Acquisition Suite, a highly effective tool designed to streamline and simplify the intricate process of hiring. You can leverage advanced features to enhance your recruitment marketing initiatives, ensuring that you attract top-tier candidates. It facilitates smooth onboarding experiences for new hires, enabling organizations to seamlessly transition candidates into productive team members. Additionally, the suite leverages the power of employee referrals, tapping into internal networks to identify high-quality talent that aligns with company culture and values. It offers advanced analytics capabilities, providing organizations with actionable insights and data-driven decision-making support. Through comprehensive reporting and analytics, companies can gain a deeper understanding of their recruitment performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed adjustments to their hiring strategies..
Other Core Features:
- Robust employer branding
- Tailored onboarding
- Industry benchmark reporting
- Powerful and intuitive applicant tracking system
- Job broadcast
Starting from $500/month
8. SmartRecruiters
With its cloud-based recruiting software, you can enhance the candidate experience from source to hire. This talent acquisition suite promises to increase recruiter productivity through its mobile application, where you can check the candidate profiles and give feedback, and schedule interviews. You can also run campaigns using in-build templates and share impactful content like videos, and employee testimonials with the candidates. Furthermore, round out your evaluation process with fully-integrated assessments and skills tests for predicting candidates.
Other Core Features
- Cloud recruiting software
- Mobile recruiting
- Recruitment Marketing
The pricing is not readily available on its website. You can request a demo to get pricing details.
9. Bamboo HR
As the name suggests, Bamboo HR is an award-winning solution for everything you need to do, from hiring to retiring. It takes care of your company's growth by finding the right people and improving employee experience, thus propelling your business forward. With its intuitive features and flexible integrations, you can simplify your hiring processes. It's a one-stop shop for data management, offering instant, pre-built reports, automated workflows, and in-depth analytics to support you and keep you moving.
Other Core Features:
- HR data and reporting
- PTO tracking
- Time tracking and scheduling
It doesn't have any fixed price and varies depending on the number of benefits desired by the company.
10. Freshteam
The Freshteam applicant tracking system helps recruiters find the top talent for their business by keeping all the details about the hiring pipeline in one place. This includes emails, notes, candidate feedback, and resumes. Freshteam makes it easier to manage the candidate database and maintain an active talent pool. It helps to get the whole team or company involved in the hiring process to achieve a higher volume of qualified candidates, improve the candidate database and transform the recruiting experience into one that is more connected and inclusive.
Other Core Features:
- Employee database
- Powerful recruitment automation
It's not readily available on the website and can be obtained by contacting the sales team at email@example.com.
Social Media
1. What can I use instead of Breezy?
There are several other alternatives like Qureos that you can use for better recruiting and hiring faster.
2. Is there a free version of Breezy?
Yes, Breezy offers a free trial for 14 days only.
3. How much does Breezy cost per month?
The tool offers a free trial and starts from $189/month.


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This Is the Absolute Best (And Funniest) Way to Calm an Angry Dude
This guy is about to go from furious to humiliated quicker than the time it takes to say "pantsed."
We're not sure why the man is so angry, but he looks like he's about to tear this train car to pieces and maybe take some innocent bystanders along for the ride (including the woman sitting in the seat).
That's when another passenger coolly arrived on the scene to put an end to his destruction with a classic prank among kids that is totally underutilized once we become adults.
Why this isn't encouraged in anger management is beyond us. It should be required that you tell anyone you're with that he or she should pull down your pants the minute you start going Charlie Sheen on anyone.


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Hey Momma!
THE Momma who juggles it all... 😉
The Momma who does it alone...? 💪🏻
The one building an empire, managing the house, the kids, the fur babies, the family to-do list, the ... well,,, everything!!!
It's COOL.
Just in case you didn't know...
It's FINE if you didn't start your Christmas shopping in November like all the other "perfect mommy's".
If everything isn't already wrapped up and conveniently tucked away in inconspicuous places yet,,, it. will. all. work. out. 🎁
It's COOL if you're squeezing everything in last minute because everyone wanted a piece of you earlier... 🤪
SERIOUSLY Woman!!!
Your last minute shopping will work out JUST FINE!!!
You'll find a way to MAKE IT HAPPEN.
You will make Christmas PICTURE PERFECT for your minis!!! 👦🏼👦🏼👦🏼 🐶🐶
Pressure AIN'T NO THANG for you, lady!!!
You will find a way... 💪🏻👌🏻👍🏻
Even if means BECOMING CREATIVE.
You will :
✔ Come up with the "PERFECT" SANTA STORY that will justify everything in perfect harmony with the expectations of all.
✔ Find a way to fit the basketball net, the 70 lbs boxing set (that you have no idea where to put) AND the supreme hockey set into your vehicle — EVEN if it means that you'll have to call a taxi for just a little bit more room...
✔Blindfold your minis in a SUPER FUN way during your "Santa Extravaganza" throughout Wallmart while telling them that it's just 'cause you needed to get "a few things too" (all the while making Santa's gifts EXTRA super-duper special).
✔Make it SUPER FUN!!! Your kids will have NO IDEA what you're up to, and they'll wake up with the most amazing memories. Because even if it means wrapping gifts until 4am, you are bound and determined to MAKE THE BEST OF IT.
And.. when you do FINALLY get home and your BRAND NEW cookie jar (for Santa's Christmas Eve cookies) breaks, DON'T WORRY !!! You will SIMPLY glue it back together!!!
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Nick Cannon is officially moving on…with his estranged wife Mariah Carey's doppelganger!
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WASHINGTON: The United States (US) won China's commitment to limit subsidies to its state-owned firms and a Chinese pledge to move to market determined exchange rates for the Yuan at the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue on Friday. A decision to restart negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty was also made. US business leaders welcomed the moves, even as some said they were largely aspirations rather than firm commitments. "It is important to view this ... as a sign of robust debate about economic reform in China," said Jeremie Waterman, China Director for the US Chamber of Commerce. China also acknowledged US concerns about cyber theft of intellectual property, a step towards addressing US complaints of lack of intellectual property rights enforcement by Beijing.
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Gaming content creators saw rapid growth in 2020, with a boost to livestreaming content and viewership in general.
Marketers have taken note. For instance, the share of marketers who plan to use
influencer marketing
more than doubled in the past year, according to a March survey by Linqia.
With this growth, the demand for managers and agents to help gaming influencers, streamers, and esports competitors juggle their success has increased.
My colleague Michael Espinosa and I highlighted some of the top managers and agents who have helped shape the world of gaming creators in 2021.
Here are some takeaways from Insider's second annual list:
Click Management: an Australian company managing clients like Lazarbeam, which was also appointed the exclusive Facebook Gaming creator service provider in Australia and New Zealand.
Night Media: manages a number of top YouTube creators in the vlogger-gaming space like MrBeast, Preston, and Aphmau.
TalentX Gaming: the gaming arm of TalentX Entertainment, which manages clients like the gaming comedian LaurenzSide.
« The gaming industry in general, and specifically mobile, has been exploding over the past year and a half, » said Lance Frisbee, the cofounder and CEO of Aftershock Media Group. « It's been incredible to see the amount of focus and emphasis that companies are now putting on digital media and influencer marketing. As we look to the remainder of 2021, there are a ton of esports events and conventions that are starting to come back and that is really exciting as well. »
Check out the full story here to see which managers and agents we highlighted.
YouTube is launching a new monetization tool, called Super Thanks, as it competes to win over creators.
The new feature lets fans « donate » money to creators on all eligible video uploads, and gives creators another way to earn money directly on the platform. YouTube takes 30%.
But how does it stack up against similar features from rivals?
Here's a breakdown:
Instagram « Badges »: Fans can tip creators who livestream on Instagram using IG Live (creators get 100% of the revenue).
Facebook « Stars »: Viewers can tip on livestream gaming videos on Facebook (Facebook's revenue share that fans pay when they buy Stars varies between 5% and 30%).
Twitch « Bits »: A virtual good fans can buy and use to « cheer » (tip) their favorite streamers (Twitch's cut is variable, but generally ranges from 18% to 28% in the US).
TikTok « Gifts »: Viewers can purchase a virtual icon to tip creators with during a livestream (TikTok's conversion between dollars and gifts is complicated; for a full explanation read this).
Super Thanks is currently in beta and is slowly rolling out to all eligible creators later this year.
Read more about how the new feature works here.
TikTok recently blocked all financial companies, dating apps, and live-video platforms from sponsoring influencer posts on the app.
But there are workarounds, including using TikTok's ad portal or posting on a brand's own account.
My colleagues Dan Whateley and Molly Innes wrote about the new rules.
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The new restrictions are relatively narrow, and don't represent an outright ban for startups on TikTok's prohibited list.
Marketers say TikTok's new policies are meant to protect the app's younger users from bad actors.
« I don't look at this as a hurdle as much as a safeguard to protect our talent, » said Eric Jacks, chief strategy officer of Collab.
Check out more about the new policy and how brands are finding workarounds, here.
JaLisa Vaughn-Jefferson is a lifestyle influencer with 275,000 Instagram followers.
It's only halfway into 2021, but she's already booked more than $700,000 in brand deals.
This total is before taxes, and Vaughn-Jefferson's management also takes a percentage of brand deals.
My colleague Sydney Bradley spoke with Vaughn-Jefferson on how she makes money as a full-time influencer.
Here are a few key takeaways:
Her engagement rate is high at about 4%, according to her management (the average engagement rate for accounts with more than 100,000 followers was between 1.3% and 1.6%).
She spends a lot of time responding to direct messages, and her team helps analyze what her audience is asking of her.
« We're a business, » she said. And just as brands strive to provide good customer service to their clients, she wants to provide her sponsors with good service.
Read more about Vaughn-Jefferson's business and how she manages her career, here.
More influencer industry news:
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TikTok hashtag of the week:
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This week's hashtag: DeepRealization
The percentage uptick for the last 7 days: 7,836%
This uptick is centered around a trend where creators are realizing and reflecting on something in their lives.
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As fascinating details continue to emerge in the trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, celebrities have continued to speak out in support of Depp.
Depp is suing his ex-wife, Heard, in a $50 million defamation lawsuit over an op-ed she wrote in 2018 describing the "domestic violence" she faced. Heard is suing $100 million. The trial caught the attention of millions with revelations of bed-feces, Depp losing part of a finger, allegations of drug and alcohol abuse, and an angry exchange of opinions between the couple during their marriage.
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Candice Owens
During the current trial, right-wing political commentator Candice Owens has spoken forcefully in support of Depp, calling Heard a "liar from day one".
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Heard was originally scheduled to testify for Heard's ex-boyfriend Elon Musk, another ex, James Franco, and Depp's former co-star and actress Elaine Barkin.
Jason Momoa recently caused a stir when a simple action was interpreted on social media as supporting Depp. The Aquaman The star, who stars in those movies with Heard, recently started following Depp on Instagram during the trial. Depp's ardent fan base saw this as a show of support for him.
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As part of their ongoing project to record all of the Beethoven String Quartets, the Miro Quartet tackles String Quartet No.14, Op 131- a piece from one of the most tumultuous periods in the great composer's life.
Emerging from familial struggles at the twilight of his life, the piece is one of "yearning for something else, as well as perhaps dreams for happiness or memories of times past."
Cellist Joshua Gindele and violist John Largess explain the challenging and rewarding practice of tackling Beethoven's oeuvre and their earliest memories of experiencing the master.
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Summer (May to June): Summer is the most pleasant time to visit Kedarnath. The weather during this period is cool and refreshing, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 25°C (50°F to 77°F) during the day. The nights can get chilly, with temperatures dropping to around 5°C (41°F). The snow starts melting, and the trekking routes become accessible, making it an ideal time for pilgrims and tourists to visit. It is important to note that the region can still experience occasional rainfall, so carrying rain gear is advisable.
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Autumn (October to November): Autumn is another favorable season to visit Kedarnath. The weather remains cool during the day, with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F). The nights start getting colder, with temperatures dropping close to freezing point. The region showcases stunning autumn foliage, with the surrounding hills adorned in vibrant hues of orange, red, and yellow. It is a beautiful time to visit, but it is essential to be prepared for chilly temperatures and carry appropriate warm clothing.
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Best Time to Visit Kedarnath: The best time to visit Kedarnath is during the summer months from May to June. This period offers pleasant weather, clear skies, and accessibility to the temple and trekking routes. The snow starts melting, allowing for a safe and enjoyable pilgrimage experience. It is advisable to avoid the monsoon season due to heavy rainfall and the winter season due to extreme cold and limited access. However, if you are an experienced trekker or seeking a unique adventure, you can consider visiting during the autumn or winter seasons, keeping in mind the challenges and risks associated with those seasons.


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Had the category of 'alt-country' existed fifty years ago, Jimmie Skinner would fit right in. A brilliant singer-songwriter, Skinner was an intriguing personality who literally marched to the beat of his own drummer. His music seems more suited to juke-joint Wurlitzers than genteel living room Crosleys, yet Skinner's appeal crossed gender lines, attracting as many women as men. Some cite Skinner as a primal influence on the first generation of rockabillies. Others notice parallels between Johnny Cash's early Sun sound and the stark minimalism of Skinner's classic recordings.
As a songwriter, his talent was nonpareil. His admirers included Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Fred Rose, Jimmy Martin, and Johnny Cash. His lyrics were usually melancholy and occasionally angry; his melodies were usually catchy and occasionally hypnotic. As a performer, Skinner followed a peculiar internal clock that vexed the most patient, attentive musicians. He thrashed his guitar with as much emphasis on his upstroke as his downstroke, creating a double-time effect. More often than not, Skinner started singing on the backbeat – sometimes early, sometimes late. By his own admission, his singing voice was rough. If his blues-tinged delivery often reflected his heroes Jimmie Rodgers and Ernest Tubb, Skinner's voice was unmistakably his own – a deep, resonant baritone that seemed to growl.
At one time Skinner was one of country music's best-known, best-loved personalities. Through the fifties and sixties, virtually every country music magazine featured a full-page monthly ad promoting The Jimmie Skinner Music Center in downtown Cincinnati. Each type-heavy ad sported a halftone of the store's genial proprietor wearing his trademark Kentucky Colonel hat, narrow necktie and inviting smile. If your local record store didn't stock that new Columbia record by Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper or that Starday single by Jimmie Williams & Red Ellis that you just heard on WCKY, Jimmie Skinner could send it to you. And when visiting Cincinnati, stop by 222 E. Fifth Street any weekday morning to watch Jimmie broadcast live in person from the Music Center's display window. At one point grocers even stocked Jimmie Skinner coffee, freshly ground and vacuum-packed.
That was then. Mention Skinner's name to any country music fan or knowledgeable radio personality today, chances are you'll get a puzzled stare. Even though he placed ten records in 'Billboard's country charts between 1949 and 1960 – four in the Top 10 – Skinner has largely been forgotten. Relatively few of his singles were reissued on LP, much less on compact disc. Once in awhile you'll stumble across a budget-priced Skinner cassette or compact disc in a Midwestern or Southern truck stop. They're usually disappointing recordings he made late in life, backed by inattentive bluegrass musicians who lacked the finesse that Skinner's singing demands.
Nor do traces of this country music giant linger near Ohio's Queen City. The Jimmie Skinner Music Center's downtown location – a Mecca to people who loved edgy, uncompromising country and gospel music – was demolished decades ago. The electric sign that proudly hung over its façade deserves a display in the Cincinnati History Museum. Instead, it sits two thousand miles away, a rusty relic treasured by a San Diego record collector.
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The company have said it's a result of "unprecedented circumstances
As a result of unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, Hull Trains will be temporarily suspending all train services from early on Monday.
Passengers with tickets for Hull Trains will be able to travel on alternative train services on the same date and route specified on the ticket. The company say that arrangements have been made to make sure that tickets will be accepted by other train operators.
Louise Cheeseman, managing director of Hull Trains said that suspending services was a difficult decision but it would help to safeguard the future of the business. "We have explored every avenue to try and keep trains running but sadly it is not currently financially viable to run our services. We play a vital role in the regional economy, as recognized by our local MPs, and we fully intend to resume operations as soon as we can," she explained.
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POSTED: Sunday, September 20, 2009
Farrington High School sweethearts Ken Chun, 89, and his wife Alice, 87, volunteered for Hawaii Meals on Wheels when it began in 1979 and they've been delivering meals ever since to homebound, disabled and frail elderly residents.
They have taken their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with them, they said.
";It seems so routine volunteering,"; Ken Chun said. ";It seems like only yesterday that I started. Time goes by so fast.";
The nonprofit organization will celebrate its 30th anniversary with ";Meals from the Heart 2009: The Roaring '20s,"; a gala fundraising event Thursday night at the Willows Restaurant.
Executive Director Claire Shimabukuro said the ";Roaring '20s"; theme was chosen ";because it was a time of great optimism. In the midst of our economic recession, we want to show others that there are those who care and want to reach out to others who are homebound and need nutritious meals.";
The organization has grown from six clients, six volunteers and two routes to 300 volunteers, 350 clients and 43 routes, from Hawaii Kai to Kailua and Kapolei. Volunteers over the years have delivered 1 million hot meals to 8,000 people.
Irmgard Hormann, former state librarian and daughter of a Lutheran minister, saw the need 30 years ago and formed a committee representing different churches to find a solution. The result was Hawaii Meals on Wheels.
";I remember that we started on a Monday, 30 years ago,"; the 91-year-old woman said in a speech at a recent anniversary volunteer luncheon. ";We were so resolute and felt we were starting something important. There were only six clients then and now, look, we have hundreds of volunteers and hundreds of clients.";
The oldest volunteer was 99 in July.
";He has a driver's license but no longer drives,"; Shimabukuro said. ";He rides along and puts meals together for deliveries.
";What drives this organization is the fact that it was founded by volunteers and continues to be driven by volunteers who have amazed us with longevity and dedication to doing this work. It's the heart of what we do.";
Tickets for the ";Meals from the Heart 2009: The Roaring '20s"; gala fundraising event are $150 each, with table sponsorships available for $2,000 and $4,000. The event will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Willows Restaurant. To sign up, go to www.hmow.org or call 988-6747. The ";Jazz Age style party"; will feature ";tasty cuisine, cocktail tastings, massages, casino games, a silent auction, tarot card and palm readers and general revelry."; Ginai and The Hot Club of Hulaville will provide jazz entertainment. Tesoro Hawaii is contributing $10,000 to Hawaii Meals on Wheels for fuel cards for volunteers and to support the anniversary. |
Says Ken Chun: ";Volunteers without patience and compassion would not last long. ... Another thing, 'volunteers' means just that. There's no compensation.";
But, he said, it's ";an ideal way of helping those who are less fortunate.";
";The issue of food and security is still around,"; Shimabukuro said, noting 47 people are on the organization's wait list for hot meals.
Andrew Nomura, president of the board of directors, said a route was added in June for Salt Lake and Red Hill area clients and by the end of the year, routes will be added in Kaneohe and upper Kalihi and in the University of Hawaii and Waipahu/Ewa areas.
";In keeping with our 30-year tradition, wherever there is a need, that's where we want to be,"; he said.
But more volunteers and funding are needed, Shimabukuro said, explaining that five to 10 volunteers are recruited to start a new route and funding is necessary to buy nutritious and therapeutic meals from 10 care home and hospital kitchens.
The program has diversified private funding and a little federal money under the Older Americans Act, but it receives no state support, she said. Clients are asked to make a contribution, which isn't required but helps them feel they are contributing, she said, noting one client contributes $1 a week.
";We try to have relationships with our clients ,and personal interaction goes a long way in terms of their well-being,"; she said. ";It's not only the meal people are looking forward to but the ability to have a friendly neighborhood visit and to chat with us on the phone.";


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John likes to reminisce on how the sport has evolved over the last 40 years and is grateful for the technology. "We used to have to visually picture the underwater world and make it up in our heads and line up with trees," he says. "Now you've got GPS coordinates and scanning depth finders. It's almost unfair sometimes to the fish because you're taking away all the mystery of fishing. It's sort of crazy how easy it is to find them. In the old days, finding them was the whole thing. Now, finding them is probably the easiest part of it, figuring out how to catch them is the challenge."
John did a program here with Major League Fishing, putting in underwater structures to fish around with the high school team, which his son is a junior member of. They were catching fish living off those structures within four days of construction. John lives on a lake with his wife and son in Tennessee. He spends most of his free time with his son, fishing or watching him play baseball. He loves time at home with his family and fishing while they're in work and school. He also does a couple guided fishing trips a week.
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Metz Named Credit Department Manager and Melcher Named Junior Credit Analyst Of The Victory Bank
The Victory Bank has named Trisha Metz, Credit Department Manager, and Matthew Melcher, Junior Credit Analyst.
In her position as Credit Department Manager, Trisha Metz will oversee the credit department and electronic filing system. A resident of Earl Township, she is a graduate of Albright College where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Metz works with local underprivileged children and is a volunteer for the March of Dimes and youth leader at Colebrookdale Chapel.
In his position as Junior Credit Analyst, Matthew Melcher will perform credit analysis, reporting, and commercial underwriting. A resident of Boyertown, he is a graduate of Kutztown University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.
The Victory Bank is a locally owned and operated commercial bank headquartered in Limerick, Pennsylvania. The bank was founded to optimize the financial lives of businesses, professionals, and consumers primarily in Montgomery, Chester and Berks Counties. For more information, call 610-948-9000.