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Provisional Psychologist and Master's Practicum Positions
We are looking for Full-time and Part-time Provisional Psychologists and Intern Students, for our Leduc Location. The positions start immediately. Interns will be supervised by the Clinical Director and although supervision is not provided for Provisional Psychologists, you will have access to informal consultation with other clinicians and the Clinical director will give you consent to discuss client cases with your supervisor. Moreover, you will be able to attend meeting with the Clinical Team, who meet monthly to discuss client cases and ethical dilemmas as a group, thus facilitating collaboration and collective learning of the entire team. You will also have access to the Clinical Director for questions about clients.
Interested applicants are encouraged to email their resume, CV, and other information to Lana Bryanton at [email protected]
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- Describing the types of clients and issues you have experience treating and the treatment/methods/models you used when treating them.
- Outlining your counselling interests (what types of issues and clients you want to work with?).
- Describing why you want to work for HopeWell.
- Describing how your skills and knowledge can contribute to the HopeWell team.
- Describing any published or developed works.
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- Able to provide a clean criminal records check before or at the time of the interview.
- Able to provide a clean child welfare check before or at the time of the interview.
- Must have 2 Million dollar Liability Insurance.
- Provide a list of all coursework and grades completed thus far.
- Provide a list of all courses that have not been completed thus far, if any.
A successful candidate is someone who:
- Can create and maintain therapeutic alliance with clients and colleagues.
- Works from a CBT, Client-Centered and Attachment perspectives, helping clients become mindful of and changing their thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and actions.
- Has EMDR training or is willing to take the training within 3-6 months of being hired.
- If wanting to work with couples and/or families, must have or be willing to train in Emotionally Focused therapy within 3-6 months of being hired and is willing to continue learning the model and engage in peer-consultations.
- Has some knowledge and experience in Mindfulness and Ego State Therapies (an asset and not required).
- Is willing to work with clients of all ages who are experiencing a variety of issues including trauma, complex grief, anger, anxiety, depression, chronic pain etc. Some training will be provided.
- Is willing to do online counselling.
- Is willing to participate in monthly consultation meetings and some volunteer work.
- Has a life-long plan to learn and is willing to participate in creating and presenting various topics of interest to colleagues.
- Is available to work a variety of hours, including on evenings and on weekends.
- Is collegial and willing to learn.
- Must be computer literate as we use electronic medical records. Therapists have the capability to login remotely in order to do their paperwork when working in an online video setting. Training is provided and the software is fairly easy to use.
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- Provide a list of 3 professional references (teachers, boses, or case managers) who saw your work first-hand and who can speak to your ability to form relationships, manage interpersonal conflict, ensure confidentiality, and apply ethical practices in your workplace. Include people who can comment on your ability to manage your time and to work diligently.
- If you cannot provide 3 references, please state reason and provide up to 1 reference from a co-worker.
- We provide well-trained support staff that book your appointments and bill your clients.
- You are able to engage in online counselling, which enables you to work from home and live anywhere in Alberta.
- We have digital calendars that are able to sync with your phone to give you current bookings that are in your calendar.
- We send you an automatic email with your schedule for the next day.
- Our system has email and text reminders to ensure clients show up to appointments.
- We provide you with monthly trainings and provide you with an opportunity to teach other therapists.
- We provide you with a peer-consultation group where you can consult on client cases and ethical issues. The Clinical Director is an Oral Panel Examiner for the College of Alberta Psychologist who can review ethical guidelines and common ethical issues.
- We offer flexible hours.
- We will market so that you can work with the types of clients and issues that appeal to you.
Thanks for your interest in working for HopeWell.


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Ralph H. Walls, 85, of Harriman, died Saturday, May 5, in Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Clifton and Maude Thacker Walls; his wife, Frances Briggs Walls; a daughter, Gwendlyn; and a son, Mark Walls.
Survivors include a son, Stanley Walls.
Funeral service was at 7 p.m. Monday, May 7, in Kyker Funeral chapel, Harriman, with Pastor Dennis Bennett officiating.
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Live-Tweeting Today's Big Apple iPhone Event
We're live in Cupertino with up-to-the-minute coverage.
The rumors and reports have been leaking out for months. For the first time, Apple is expected to unveil two new iPhones this year, rather than just one. At today's event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., we'll probably see an upgrade to the iPhone 5, likely dubbed the 5S, which will look and feel pretty much the same as today's model. There's a good chance this one will be faster, though, and will reportedly include a fingerprint scanner built into the Home button—a feature meant to keep your data secure from snoopers. Also, the phone will come in an extra color, gold (or "champagne," as some had dubbed it), along with standard black and white.
Then there's the second new iPhone, which some have reported will be called the 5C. Apple will tell you that the C stands for color, though it could also double as "cheap." This model will likely be made of plastic rather than the aluminum found in the high-end iPhone, and Apple is expected to sell it for between $400 and $500, which is cheaper than the $650 it charges for the iPhone 5. (That's the price carriers pay; you pay less when your carrier offers you a discount in return for signing a two-year contract.) The cheaper iPhone could be attractive in developing markets like China and India, where many phones are sold without carrier contracts.
The final big thing today is iOS 7, Apple's new mobile operating system. The company unveiled the software earlier this summer, and since then it's been available as a prototype to developers. Today Apple is expected to announce the software's public release date, when most iPhone users can download the new OS.
I'll be at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino covering the festivities live on Twitter.


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American Hope performs "MY SONG" live!
HOPE … A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. To aspire. To wish. To dream. To plan with anticipation. We could all use a little hope.
Jameson, Jadyn, and Kenyon would tell you that hope comes naturally for them as three-of-the-five children born to Quayla and Jeff Hope. This is a family affair that has been woven together since the boys were 5, 6, and 7 years old.
Growing up under the rich musical heritage of their superstar cousin, Randy Owen (the highly esteemed lead singer of the legendary country group Alabama), American Hope has watched the world of music from the inside-out. Their tight-knit familial harmonies are reminiscent of the Fort Payne heroes, with a modern-day spin thrown in from current country music influences such as the Zac Brown Band and Florida Georgia Line. The end result is a fresh poppin' southern rockin' thumbprint all their own.
The boys are all avid instrumentalists and songwriters who are influenced by the music of their time and they bring their own brand of storytelling to the songwriting table. And it doesn't stop there. Over the past 9 years, American Hope has performed on stages across the southeastern states, and further to Texas, and Ohio. From sharing the stage with Randy Owen at his popular "Fandemonium" events to the main stage at the historic Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Jameson, Jadyn and Kenyon have continued to hone their teenage chops into becoming one of the tightest and most professional bands to take a stage anywhere.
Seeking to take their craft to the next level, American Hope began working with Grammy nominated producer and renowned vocal coach, "Mama" Jan Smith in her Atlanta studio. Most noted for her work with Justin Bieber, The Band Perry, Usher, and Shania Twain, Smith has taken the boys under her development and most recently produced the band's newest single, "Like It Like That!" The new single marks a passage for the burgeoning stars and is due to be released in March of 2019.


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I subscribe to Google Alerts for anything related to Leadership Development. I clicked through one of today's alerts and found myself on ING Direct Canada's Careers page and closed the page as quickly as I opened it. I was a little disappointed there was something more. For some reason though I was drawn back to it (and not because I am looking to work for ING) to read it more carefully:
Are you a leader? At ING DIRECT, we believe you are — everyone can demonstrate leadership in their role.
Our Leadership Development team supports our employees through their leadership journey with a wide variety of offerings. Development tools, book summaries, articles and e-learning are available online to everyone.
We offer formal courses, workshops and discussions on leadership, creativity, change, influencing, coaching, planning and execution, to name a few topics. Mentoring is available to everyone in the organization. There are also great opportunities for on-the-job learning through shadowing, secondments, and a job rotation program.
We believe that we should all share our knowledge and passion, and help each other learn and grow. Any employee can share their expertise in monthly lunch & learn sessions and participate in online leadership discussions. Peer networks offer a forum for leaders to discuss challenges and share best practices.
Our Clients associate us with fresh ideas, innovation, and leading-edge thinking. To deliver a Client experience that is consistent with these expectations, we need to explore, push boundaries, and test ourselves. You are a big part of that. We give you the tools to develop yourself; and you give us the next big idea and know-how to lead us into the future.
The coolest thing about this for me is not so much what was written, but that they value their Leadership Development program so much that it is front and center on their careers page. Clearly they view their Leadership Development as a competitive advantage for top talent. These few short paragraphs truly communicate a rewarding and engaging "career" to future employees.
Maybe it's just because Leadership Development is something I do for a living, but I think it is pretty significant and very cool. Without knowing a single thing about the specifics of their work it tells me that they have the entire company on board and understanding the value that Leadership Development delivers to an organization.
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Leigh lived on a street off of the state circle. Her house was small. All the houses on that street were small and old. Annapolis was founded by puritans exiled from Virginia in 1649. I read about it in Wikipedia. I like that about writing. You never know where it will lead you. So the houses were old. I remember her front hallway and the kitchen. It was cramped and the ceilings were low. You could see the Severn river from her back yard. Annapolis sits on the Chesapeake bay, at the mouth of the Severn river. Some other interesting facts. Annapolis was the capital of the United States for a short period of time in 17 83. It was also a major avenue for the Atlantic slave trade.
Here is a view of State Circle. Not the street that she lived on. She lived on the other side of the capital.
leigh had a brother.His name was Tim or Tom. He also had white blonde hair but it was shaggy. He was younger. She had a very tiny terrier dog named Killer. She would say " get him Killer". I was not a dog person at that time, so I had no interest in her dog. Her mother was thin and tall ,again with white blonde hair. She looked older than her years and I have a feeling she was a drinker. She was definitely a smoker. Her father was dapper. He had disheveled hair that was not blonde. He wore a suit with a bow tie. He had an advertising agency in town.Leigh went to work there after college. She went to the University of Virginia. I didn't know how impressive that was at the time. I went to a small unknown baptist college called Alderson Broaddus in Philippi, West Virginia. It also had a claim to fame in the Civil war, being the site of the first land battle. It also had one of the only remaining wooden covered bridges.
Leigh used to write me long letters from her time in college. Joining a sorority. Lots of parties and boyfriends. That is where she met her husband / He became a mechanic. My mother's mechanic as a matter of fact which is a coincidence and this was long after I had moved away.
She invited me to her wedding. I was dating Charlie at the time. I brought him with me even though thinking back I probably shouldn't have assumed that I could bring him without asking. I put two instead of one when I sent back the reply.
She had the most amazing hair. I had never seen anything like it and have not since. White blonde. Yes. It was very long and a little wavy. She wore it plain. She was plain in a way but striking. Her eyes. She aged well. The last time I saw her, we met at a bar. That would have been nice, but she was with a bunch of her friends and they were all playing trivia. She all but ignored me and it was awkward. I never spoke to her again. Not because I didn't want to.
She was taller than me and very thin. She had a boyish body, straight and long. She went to some cool school before transferring to Martin Spalding, the girls turned coed Catholic high school off route 2 on the way to Baltimore. Other friends of her came from that school. They stuck together like they knew something the rest of us didn't
We became friends because of proximity. The same bus stop, the long drive to school. She was smart and her friends were smart. We hung out in the math resource center. Joined the chess club.
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Technology focus at BendigoBy Country News
Artificial intelligence could provide a game-changing weapon for Australian grain growers in their battle against costly weeds within their farming systems.
Breakthrough green-on-green weed search-and-destroy technology, developed in France, has the potential to reduce in-crop herbicide usage by 80 per cent, according to the company behind the technology.
Victorian grain growers, their advisers and other grains industry personnel will be given a first-hand account of the technology's potential at the Grains Research and Development Corporation's grains research update in Bendigo on February 26 and 27.
Co-founder and chief executive officer of French technology start-up company Bilberry, Gillaume Jourdain, will be a keynote speaker at the event.
Mr Jourdain, who is a trained engineer, will discuss his company's artificial intelligence-based weed management tool, which combines an array of cameras with in-crop weed recognition, real-time spot spraying and weed mapping software.
The Bilberry technology, which utilises specially developed AI algorithms, can recognise weeds within agricultural crops at 60km/h, day and night.
At the grains research update in Bendigo, Mr Jourdain will focus on this capability and review the results that Bilberry achieved with the technology's first users.
Australian Farm Institute executive director Richard Heath will also deliver a keynote address at the event, discussing how public perceptions and consumer emotions influence engagement in the debate around agricultural practices, and what that means in terms of how the agricultural sector needs to communicate to re-build trust.
GRDC southern grower relations manager Courtney Ramsey said the grains research update would present the latest research findings, advice and recommendations for informing growers' decision-making within the context of broader industry challenges and opportunities.
''Considered the state's premier research, development and extension forum, the annual Bendigo grains research update plays an important function in providing industry in this state with the latest insights and advice from the GRDC's broad portfolio of investments in research and development,'' Ms Ramsey said.
''Updates present an opportunity for growers, advisers and other industry stakeholders to learn about the latest findings from GRDC research and where and how that can be applied to drive greater profitability on-farm.''
With the theme of Boosting Profitability – Resilient Solutions, Ms Ramsey said it was critical Victorian growers and advisers were equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and resources to inform their tactical decision-making and guide them through the coming cropping season and beyond.
Tickets to the event are $345 for two days and $245 for a single day, while students can purchase a two-day ticket for $150 or a single day ticket for $80.
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An Interview with Angelia Parenteau, one of the many great minds behind TotalCon.
As promised last month I am here with Angelia Parenteau, Promotional Director and all around wonder woman of Total Confusion Gaming Convention. Angelia has agreed to answer some questions about the convention and give us a taste of things to come as the convention nears its 30th anniversary here on the South Shore. Without to much ado let's get right to it.
OL: First for all the uninitiated, what is TotalCon?
AP: Total Confusion is New England's Largest Table Top Gaming Convention. That means the majority of event offerings are geared around gaming events like role-playing, board games, miniature games and card games. We do offer panels, movies, and live performances to give attendees a complete fun-filled weekend. The majority of attendees, however, are there to play games first and foremost. TotalCon is held each February in Massachusetts for 4 days. TotalCon 29 will be held Feb. 19-22, 2015 at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA.
OL: Can you tell me a quick history of the convention and how it came to be the event it is today?
AP: Total Confusion actually started as MassCon which ran for two years before the team decided to part ways. Over the years, TotalCon has been held at various locations but has always been in Massachusetts and always the weekend after Presidents day which corresponds with the MA public school vacation week. Wes Carpentier, one of the original founders of MassCon. Wes is still a staff member of the convention and is a permanent VIP at the convention.
OL: What were some of the main highlights this year? I hear there is a great deal of qualifiers that go on at the convention.
AP: There were a lot of good things going on at the convention this year. First, we have a power house of talent represented in our Industry Guest listing. We are honored to have them come in to run special events, premiers, panels, live podcasts, and offer fun swag to the attendees. Then there are national qualifiers like IRON GM, Catan World Championship Qualifier, Ticket to Ride Qualifier, and the 40k NOVA qualifier. In addition, we host several New England Regional Championships as well. We had Dorks in Dungeons and Matthew Ebel, join the RKO Army in providing live performances for folks. We also get to host the battle interactives for RPGA and Pathfinder. Also new this year was being able to host proto-type reviews for game designers. Finally, another special highlight was having the honor of hosting the wedding for Industry Guest James Carpio and his finance Mary Lindholm at the convention on Saturday night. There are simply too many fun things to list.
OL: How did you come to be involved with the convention?
AP: I started to become involved when my ex-husband joined the staff. I got to know the staff and hung around at the convention meetings. I started slowly, doing some behind the scenes work like editing and minor tasks. The more I got involved, the more I liked it. Eventually I felt confident enough to take on bigger roles and was happy that they gave me the chance. Fast forward, ten years later and I am now a senior staff in charge of the PR Department, Exhbitors, Vendors, and on-site Green Room.
OL: What makes TotalCon different from other conventions in the North East?
AP: First, it is important to know that there are many types of conventions in the New England area that cater to different aspects of "geek culture". There are pop culture events like PAX East which focus on parties, shows, lots of exhibitors, costumes, etc. There are fan-based cons like Arisia and Anime Bostion which host lots of panels, star signings, flicking, and many parties and specific costuming based on the themes of the convention. All offer tabletop gaming events but it is not the main focus of those conventions and they do not offer the amount of scheduling that TotalCon does. TotalCon is "gaming" convention where the majority of programming is based on scheduled gaming. So we are different from others due to our event schedules and overall theme.
When compared to other "gaming" conventions in the area like Carnage, OGC, ConnCon, and Anonycon, TotalCon stands out for its Industry Guests, large number of events, offering other programming like panels and live performances, large number of qualifiers, exhibitors, and vendors. TotalCon has grown to become more than another local gaming con. It has become a regional event pulling attendees from all across New England and beyond.
OL: A few years back attendance seemed to be dwindling at the convention. How has it been turned around? What has relighted the spark in attendees?
AP: Yes, TotalCon went from 1200+ down to 350 at its low point, TotalCon has come back stronger than ever with attendance this year estimated at 1350+ (badge count, not turn-style). I believe a big part of this was recognizing that change was needed. We listened to the attendee's feedback. We found some the best organizers in the community and brought them on board to help with the different departments. We dug in and gave our best to those that remained loyal and it paid off. Once a great team was in place and quality came back to the con, time was spent trying to offer things other gaming conventions weren't to fill in gaps that we thought were missing in the community like bringing in Industry Guests and special events. Our motto became "Bringing the best in gaming to the heart of New England" and I think we are reaching that goal with each passing year. It truly is a team effort. I believe attendees appreciate the passion we have for gaming, for the New England gaming community as a whole, and know that they are appreciated at the convention. The best reviews of the past few years all say the same thing: what a fun and welcoming atmosphere there is at TotalCon. We are large enough to have some seriously cool happenings yet still small enough to retain a personal connection with attendees. It appears to be a winning combo at the moment.
OL: For those who missed the convention, what are some of your favorite highlights of this and previous years?
AP: Well, as a member of the staff, I don't get to participate in the convention the same way you or another attendee would, so my perspective is a bit different than most attendees. One big highlight for me was doing a panel discussion on women in gaming with three very talented and exceptional women who are a big part of the gaming community in this area. It wasn't a big audience but afterwards, one person came up to me and thanked me for my thoughts on the matter and said she learned something. Knowing that I reached someone like that was very cool. Other highlights always include getting to visit with our Industry Guests, returning vendors, exhibitors, performers, and certain friends I only get to see at con time. Anytime I get to meet new folks that are awesome it is always a treat too. This year that list included Stefan Pokorny (Dwarven Forge) and his lovely gf Lulu, Sandra Qugley (Quigley Cakes), and Art (Tabletop Revolution). For me, it's always been about the people so my experiences at TotalCon are on a more personal level as well as professional. I go to other conventions for gaming and other fun.
OL: Are there any events planned to help people survive the long wait until next February?
AP: Yes, but the dates have not been set yet. There will be game days in May, July, and September. In addition, senior TotalCon staff members will be going out to other conventions to run events and lend support like ConnectiCon and Carnage.
OL: What are some of your favorite games to play?
AP: I originally got into gaming by playing D&D back in 1985. These days, I most play board games since I do not have time to engage in long term RPG sessions. Anything horror based is right up my alley like Arkham Horror, Z-pocalypse, and Mansions of Madness.
OL: Can you give us any spoilers of things to come at TotalCon 29, any little tidbits to whet our appetites for games?
AP: TotalCon 29 will be setting the stage for the big 30th annual event. We already have confirmation for a new Industry Guest who will be a very exciting addition to the list. And we are in talks with another Guest who, if we get him to come, will be Huge. In addition, we have already received input and ideas for some exciting events. There is a lot of brainstorming going on and it's very exciting. Wish I could say more but you'll just have to wait. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
OL: If there was one thing you could tell people to make sure they did while at the convention, what would be your must do?
AP: I would tell folks not to be afraid to try something new. It is always fun to show at a convention and see old friends and play favorite games with them. However, conventions are also a great time to expand your gaming knowledge, try something you've read about, and make new friends. We have a good board game library for people to use. We have industry guests offering some fantastic RPG events, mini's guys offering unique non-league play games, and other things like panel discussions and play testing games with design companies. Make it count!
OL: Where do you see the convention going in the next few years? Any dreams of its bright future you can share with us?
AP: I am hoping that the amount of exciting things we can bring to the New England gaming community will continue to grow. I'd like to see more quality Industry Guests, more championships with national convention ties, more quality entertainment, and more fun. Again it comes back to the motto "Bringing the best in gaming to the heart of New England". If we can continue to push the envelope and offer gamers a unique experience, I see continued growth on multiple levels.
Sadly we have to bring things to a close with Angelia. A big thank you to her and all the other fine staff that help bring TotalCon to us each and every year. Having been a long time guest of the convention I can't help but hope you will check out the great games and people that make up this one of a kind event. A few days can make a lifetime of memories and build new friendships that you might never have had.
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Monopoly Deal: This is a card game for 2-6 players ages 8 and up. The box says games take 15 minutes, but I would definitely suggest allocating more time than that until you become familiar with the game. The object of the game is to collect 3 full sets of [3] properties using money, new "action cards" (anything from "Pass GO - draw 2 more cards" to "Deal Breaker - Steal a full set of properties from any player"), and of course a little Chance. I'm not going to begin to try to explain the rules, otherwise you'd be here all day. You'll just have to go over them yourself if you decide to buy the game. :)
Pros: Much shorter than the original Monopoly; Less clean-up required; Appealing to a wide age range; Easy to travel with.
Cons: Very complicated directions.
If your kids are tired of playing traditional Monopoly and want to learn something new, or if they just don't want to spend hours on one game, this may be a good alternative. I enjoyed playing this game (then again, I won); however, my co-workers who I played with did not seem to enjoy it as much until we played long enough to gain full understanding of all the rules. I would not suggest using this game with an impatient group, and a practice round wouldn't be a bad idea either.
One final note, while I love Amazon Prime, I wouldn't recommend buying from them until their price drops back down to less than $10.


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Industry one third of way to achieving 2020 target in first year of sustainability reporting
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BRUSSELS, Sep. 24 /CSRwire/ - The postal industry today reports that it cut its CO2 emissions by over half a million tonnes in 2009, on 2008 figures. The findings were made public in the Postal Sector Sustainability Report 2010, published today by the International Post Corporation (IPC).
The Environmental Measurement and Monitoring System (EMMS) programme was launched with the presentation of the industry's benchmark report at the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 15) in Copenhagen, Denmark, when the postal industry became the first global services industry to adopt a sector-wide approach to sustainability. The sector then set itself an emissions reduction target of 20% based on 2008 figures, by 2020 (the '20/2020 target').
In this first year of reporting nearly all of the 20 participating postal operators improved their carbon management scores on 2008, reporting a collective reduction in CO2 emissions of a total 597,000 tonnes. In 2009 these posts collectively emitted 8.63m tonnes of CO2, so this figure represents over a third of the required emissions reduction to meet the 20% target by 2020 set in Copenhagen.
Commenting on the results, IPC Chairman and CEO of Groupe La Poste Jean-Paul Bailly commended the participating postal operators on the strides they have collectively made: "I am extremely encouraged by this significant lessening of the postal industry's global carbon footprint, and delighted we as an industry have been able to achieve so much in our first year. IPC's leadership in driving the EMMS programme has in no small part contributed to achieving these great results."
IPC CEO & President Herbert-Michael Zapf echoed Bailly's praise of the industry's efforts, commenting that "in an effort to cut a maximum of CO2 emissions and make a strong impact in this first year of reporting, participating posts will naturally have focused on areas where emissions reductions will have been most readily achievable, whether in driving energy efficiency or converting to green electricity. This is why we are unlikely to see such dramatic reductions year-on-year, and while reaching our 20/2020 target will likely become increasingly challenging with each year, as an industry we remain committed to achieving it".
This year Österreichische Post (Austrian Post) and Poste Italiane announced their participation in the EMMS programme, bringing the total number of reporting posts to 22. Both will report in 2011 on their emissions evolution from 2009 to 2010. The 20 post operators which this year took part in the EMMS report manage over 100,000 facilities and 600,000 transport vehicles and represent over 80% of global mail volumes. They are: An Post, Ireland; Australia Post; Canada Post; Correios de Portugal; Correos y Telegrafos, Spain; Deutsche Post, Germany; Groupe La Poste, France; Hellenic Post, Greece; Itella Post, Finland; La Poste/De Post, Belgium; Magyar Posta, Hungary; New Zealand Post; Norway Post; Posten Norden AB, Denmark and Sweden; Postes et Telecommunications Luxembourg; Royal Mail, United Kingdom; Swiss Post; TNT, The Netherlands; and the United States Postal Service.
An online version of the report can be found at www.ipc.be. Hard copies of the report can be requested directly from IPC.
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A proven over-the-counter cream, such as MuscleMagic Pain Relief, contains the premium EMU oil as well as oleoresin capsicum proven to relief pain fast. This topical treatment is a especially good option if you have trouble swallowing pills, or if you are simply looking for an alternative to pain relief ingestibles to avoid the side effects often associated with them - such as the risk of ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding sometimes caused by taking NSAID medications.
You can also opt to ask your doctor or pharmacist about an option called diclofenac, a prescription NSAID that also comes as a gel (brand name Voltaren), as drops (Pennsaid), and as a patch (Flector). But diclofenac is not cheap: a 30-day supply can run between approx. $170 and $370 or more, depending on how often you use it - and this prescription medication is not available in generic form. The OTC deep penetrating rub such as MuscleMagic is not only less expensive but also a pro-athlete and chiropractor favorite for use before during or after strenuous activity, so you might want to start with one of those.


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Spring Into Home Maintenance Mode
Our friends at Safeco in Portland, Oregon have some great tips to share on home maintenance!
Spring is a time for rejuvenation, and, as the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, there's a positive energy in the air. For many people, it's the perfect time to reorganize and refresh their home, while others eagerly get to work in the yard and garden.
While it's easy to get caught up in spring cleaning and planting, this is also one of the most important times of the year for home maintenance.
Of course, you already know to set your clocks forward for daylight-saving time, which begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8 this year, and to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. It's a good idea to do a basic checkup in some other key areas, too. After all, winter can be rough on your home.
These tips, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and others, can help. Call it "spring training" for homeowners.
Yard and Exterior
Check for signs of rodents, roaches, termites, etc.
Clean gutters and downspouts.
Trim tree branches and shrubs that are hanging too close to your home or to utility wires, and remove dead trees.
Examine your deck and/or balconies for loose boards or railings, as well as any rot.
Ensure that mulch and soil isn't in contact with your home's siding.
Roof, Siding, Windows
Check for damage to your shingles, including mildew and algae; have a professional inspect and repair your roof, if necessary.
Go into the attic to check for signs of roof leakage, such as visible moisture or discoloration.
Look for peeling paint. Remember, paint is about more than appearance. A good paint job also protects against the effects of weather.
Check for leaks around window and door sills. Properly sealed windows and doors can help prevent damage and lower your energy costs.
Interior and Appliances
Examine your basement and/or crawlspace for any signs of standing water or dripping. Take action immediately, if needed, to avoid mold.
Clean dryer exhaust hose and vent. Lint build-up in this area is a common cause of fires, so do a thorough job by moving the dryer and disconnecting both ends of the hose.
Clean exhaust fan outlets and screens.
Check all air filters and replace, if necessary.
Vacuum refrigerator/freezer coils to help your unit run efficiently.


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College Profile: Austin Schools of Massage - San Antonio
As of 2009, Austin Schools of Massage is now known as Institute of Beauty and Massage. Attending Institute of Beauty and Massage to launch your pursuit of a career in massage will introduce you to a unique educational environment. Instructors focus on personal as well as professional growth and encourage a hands-on approach to learning.
You will work in student teams as you learn the skills that will help you become a successful massage therapist. You will become more confident as you practice massage techniques in real-life situations.
In addition to national recognition for massage training excellence, Institute of Beauty and Massage is the oldest and largest massage school in Texas.
Unique curriculum including textbooks and multimedia set Institute of Beauty and Massage apart from other schools, and their commitment to helping you become successful includes both excellent financial aid support and job placement assistance for life.
Offering a variety of massage therapy programs, Institute of Beauty and Massage is proud to feature the 500-Hour Clark Comprehensive Program Plus Specialization Certification. In addition to learning the business, art, and science aspects of massage therapy, students of this program will also prepare you for the Texas Massage Exam. This program is career-based, and is structured to prepare graduates for employment as a massage therapist.
In addition to the 500-Hour Clark Comprehensive Program Plus Specialization Certification, students can choose from several in-demand specialization certifications. These include Spa Massage, Sports Massage, Childbearing and Infant Massage, and Clinical Pain Management. Each of these specialized areas offer skills and techniques that are sought after by employers in the massage therapy field.
With dynamic training inside and outside of the classroom, the faculty at Institute of Beauty and Massage is dedicated to the success of every student. By using the "Step-at-a-Time" learning method, students will gradually increase their skills in a supportive and modern learning environment.
Famous for its Tejano culture, SeaWorld San Antonio, and the beautiful Riverwalk, it's no surprise that San Antonio is the destination of choice for over 20 million tourists each year. The fourth-fastest growing city in the United States between the years of 2000 and 2004, San Antonio is a great place to live, work, and go to school.
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With energy saving properties and complete enhancement of the look of the interior it comes as no surprise that every company is coming up with some new product. Halonix Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is one of the country's most progressive and environment friendly companies which has revolutionized LED lighting scenario in the country. Recently, they launched exclusive range of ACE LED Recess/Surface Downlighter. This new products boast a range of special features.
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By Lori Montgomery and Amy Goldstein
Washington Post Staff Writers
Thursday, May 7, 2009
President Obama has said for weeks that his staff is scouring the federal budget, "line by line," for savings. Today, they will release the results: a plan to trim 121 programs by $17 billion, a tiny fraction of next year's $3.4 trillion budget.
The plan is less ambitious than the hit list former president George W. Bush produced last year, targeting 151 programs for $34 billion in savings. And like most of the cuts Bush sought, congressional sources and independent budget analysts yesterday predicted that Obama's, too, would be a tough sell.
"Even if you got all of those things, it would be saving pennies, not dollars. And you're not going to begin to get all of them," said Isabel Sawhill, a Brookings Institution economist who waged her own battles with Congress as a senior official in the Clinton White House budget office. "This is a good government exercise without much prospect of putting a significant dent in spending."
Administration officials defended their approach, saying the list of program reductions and terminations is just the start of a broader effort to cut spending and rein in a skyrocketing budget deficit, which is projected to approach $1.7 trillion this year. They also noted that the list does not include more than $300 billion in savings Obama proposes to squeeze from federal health programs and use to finance an expansion of coverage for the uninsured.
"This is an important first step, but it's not the end of the process. We will continue to look for additional savings," said a senior administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the list of cuts had not been officially released. "You have not heard everything to be said on this topic from us."
The president has already scored a victory on the budget. Congress last week decisively approved his request to devote billions of dollars in new spending to health care, energy and education in the fiscal year that begins in October. But that plan depends in part on the administration's ability to identify budget cuts elsewhere. The document being released today details some of those savings.
The relatively short list of proposed program cuts quickly drew fire from Republicans who learned of them yesterday.
"While we appreciate the newfound attention to saving taxpayer dollars from this administration, we respectfully suggest that we should do far more," House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) said.
Full details of the proposed cuts will not be released until this morning. But in separate briefings with congressional Democrats and reporters, administration officials said the proposed savings were evenly split between defense and nondefense programs, and that many of the most significant reductions had already been revealed by the president or by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.
They also said the majority of the reductions were new targets not previously identified by the Bush administration. But the two lists clearly have some overlap.
For example, congressional sources said Obama is proposing to eliminate a program that reimburses states and localities for holding suspected criminals who turn out to be in the country illegally. Created in 1994, the program was repeatedly targeted by Bush officials, who argued that it is ineffective. But Congress restored funding for the program because it was popular with state and local officials. The program handed out $400 million last year.
Administration officials said Obama also wants to do away with Even Start, a program created in the late 1980s to promote literacy for young children and their parents. Starting in 2005, Bush tried annually to persuade Congress to eliminate the program. Lawmakers gradually reduced funding from $247 million to $66 million, but never proved willing to eliminate it.
Yesterday, an administration official said that, though Obama considers early childhood education a priority, "The evidence is unfortunately clear that this specific early childhood program does not work very well."
The officials previewed four other programs marked for termination on the grounds that they are not needed or are not effective. Obama officials have previously identified three of them as being out of favor: a $35 million-a-year long-range radio navigation system that officials said has been made obsolete by Global Positioning System devices; a Department of Education attache based in Paris that costs $632,000 per year; and a $142 million program that officials said continues to pay states to clean up abandoned mines even though that task has been completed.
In addition, the White House is proposing to cancel the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, an independent federal agency established to "encourage and support research, study and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind," according to its Web site. The program costs $1 million a year, and officials said 80 percent goes to administrative overhead.
The proposed cuts, if adopted by Congress, would not actually reduce government spending. Obama's budget would increase overall spending; any savings from the program terminations and reductions would be shifted to the president's priorities.
But the more likely outcome, budget analysts said, is that few to none of the programs targeted by Obama will be terminated. Presidents from both parties have routinely rolled out long lists of spending cuts -- and lawmakers from both parties routinely ignore them.
"You can go through the budget line by line, but there's no line that says 'waste, fraud and abuse,'" said Robert Bixby, executive director of the nonprofit Concord Coalition, which promotes deficit reduction. "What some people think is waste, other people think is a vital government service."
The administration officials said they think their cuts will be taken more seriously by lawmakers because the economic crisis and the accompanying rise in deficit spending is focusing fresh attention on the need to trim spending. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has told committee leaders to offer their own spending cuts by the beginning of June.
"The spirit on Capitol Hill is now cognizant of the need to find some efficiencies," the administration official said. "I think you're going to see proposals not just from us, but from lawmakers to find savings."
Still, in the context of an enormous deficit, the sums under discussion are a drop in the bucket, analysts said.
"Obviously, the bottom line is frightening," said Rudolph Penner, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and a former director of the Congressional Budget Office. "They have a long way to go to show fiscal restraint."
Staff writer Spencer Hsu contributed to this report.
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One major element and or what essentially makes a hip hop beat a beat are the drums. Back
in the day, musical production equipment had its limitations but there were still certain
features which would either allow the producer/ beatmaker to line the drums up tight so
that the drum patterns sounds completely regular or have a groove kind of feel.
The possibilities are almost endless in how one may go about making a beat but what
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How to Adjust and Make the Most of Your First Year of College
College bound students all across the country are getting ready for another year of learning and growing, and for freshmen students, after the fun welcome festivities, the real work begins.
The first year of college is typically a big adjustment period as new students learn to balance a tougher academic load and a more active social calendar. College is meant to be learning and growing experience while also preparing you for a successful career after graduation, so start the journey off right with these top tips for college freshmen.
Get Organized
With a heavy course load and an active social life, it can be hard to stay organized. But establishing good practices right off the bat will keep you from missing the due date on that paper. Get a calendar or daily planner and map out all deadlines, test dates, and project due dates as soon as you know them. This way you can effectively plan out study and homework time, and there will be no all-nighters because you forgot about that history paper.
Organization doesn't just apply to your calendar; it applies to your class materials as well. Make sure to keep all notes and assignments from one class in the same place, like a notebook or binder. Those 10 pages of art history notes do you no good if they're mixed up with your anthropology paper in your backpack. Keep materials separate and organized so when it comes times for finals, you're not scrambling to find notes or review materials.
If you live on your smartphone or tablet, there are also apps that can help you stay organized during the school year. Apps like iStudiez and Evernote can help you keep all your digital materials organized, while an app like Mint can help you keep your finances in check.
Get active
Do you remember those clubs, organizations, and volunteer opportunities you spent all that time researching and writing about in your supplements? Well now is the time to actually do them! Getting involved in organizations or research opportunities as soon as you get on campus will help you meet new people and get you on track to achieving your personal and academic goals. Getting involved in the campus community will only enhance your college experience, so dive in right away!
Set a routine
Chances are, your class schedule in college will be dramatically different from what it was in high school. Without the strict high school rigor of one class after another and allotted study-time after school, it can be difficult the first few days of class to get into your groove.
Establish a weekday routine to keep you on track. Wake up at the same time everyday and have breakfast, do some homework, or hit the gym to get you going before heading to class.
If you have a 2-hour break in between classes, use that time to review the material from the class before, or work on upcoming assignments for another class. Stay busy during time between classes by reading, studying, or prepping for another class. Going back to your dorm to take a nap will only make the option of staying in bed and missing that 2 p.m. Spanish class more alluring. Establishing a routine will keep you on track to be in class on time as well as keep you from distractions.
Be flexible but remember that school always come first
Just because you have a routine doesn't mean you can't be a little flexible with it every now and then. In college there are going to be many opportunities to try new things, meet new people, and explore interests you already have. If there's a new club meeting on campus that you want to try, go! If your friends want to take a quick road trip for the weekend, tag along. It's ok to step out of the bounds of your normal routine to have some fun and try something new, as long as it doesn't interfere with your classes or grades.
That being said, go to class! It's tempting to skip that big lecture hall since no one takes attendance and you can probably get that day's notes from a friend, but DON'T. Not going to class is not only a waste of tuition, it's also a waste of opportunity. You learn nothing by skipping class, and one class is really only an hour or two out of your day, so just go. Getting into the habit of skipping class can send you and your grades downhill very quickly, so don't take the risk.
Have fun!
College is journey, and you're just getting started. While it's important to stay focused on class and grades (after all you are there to get an education), remember to have fun! You're going to meet a lot of new people and have so many great experiences throughout your four years of college, so embrace it and have a great first year!


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Tuesday, December 06, 2011
New book by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve!
Read about it at Cynsations, where Cynthia Leitich Smith has an interview with the illustrator, Ellen Beier.
What I find intriguing about the cover is the children in traditional clothing looking at the Christmas tree. If you were at my mom and dad's home at Nambe Pueblo on Christmas Eve, you'd see something like that.... Those of us who were dancing that night would be in traditional clothes, and, there'd be a Christmas tree there, too.
Definitely looking forward to reading it!
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- Chantilly Patiño said...
Looking forward to this bicultural Christmas story.
- Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 3:27:00 PM CST
I was fortunate enough to find a copy of this new picture-book recently, Debbie, and enjoyed reading it! Despite some differences in background (I am not native at all), I found that I really identified with some aspects of the story. Like the author, I too was the daughter of a minister, and have childhood memories of boxes of hand-me-downs arriving at my home. I also recall that feeling of being set apart, because of my father's position.
The three little boys in Plains regalia, that you mention in your post, are meant to be the Three Wise Men, in the Nativity play put on by the church's children. Their appearance in this dress causes a stir (a positive one) in the story, and provides a lovely depiction, I thought, of the adaptation of religious stories to fit the cultural needs of the audience.
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The First Noel by Dianne Tapp
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Ever wondered what it is like to stand between two of the most powerful internal combustion engines on the planet?
Race starter Royce Kahl tells Ipswich First 'it's a whole body experience'.
140 volunteers help to put on the event.
For the past 30 years, Raceview local Royce Kahl has had arguably the best seat in the house.
As head starter, Mr Kahl stands between two top fuelers when they start their engines, rev them up and scream off the starting line.
What is the Winternationals?
The Gulf Western Oil Winternationals is on from 7-10 June. The biggest event of the year at Willowbank Raceway, over 500 race teams gather in front of 30 000 spectators. It's the 51st running of the event and the final round of the 400 Thunder season.
National championship honours will be up for grabs across all categories in motorsport represented at the Winternationals, including top fuelers, junior dragsters, modified bike, pro stock and pro slammers.
The earth shakes, the sound is off the charts, there are flames and intense heat not to mention the concussion of air tries to physically push you over.
"When I first started I would describe it as getting punched in the chest. I take a deep breath when they take off and hang on," Mr Kahl said.
"I don't notice it as much anymore. You get used to it. I don't even jump anymore when they take off.
"I should have gone deaf 30 years ago. I only hear what I want to hear."
A career highlight for Mr Kahl was being on the Christmas tree the day Jimmy Reed broke 300 miles per hour (nearly 500km/h) for the first time in Australia.
"It was right here at Willowbank back in 2000," Mr Kahl remembers.
"Everybody just went crazy and having it happen at Willowbank was even better."
Mr Kahl is in charge of flicking the switch in the box on the startline.
"I flick the switch and once both of the cars are in stage the computer sends the signal to the Christmas tree to start the lighting sequence," Mr Kahl said.
"I also keep an eye on cars and make sure there are no oil or water leaks. I make sure the crews don't get too close to the cars, that sort of thing.
"If a car is not running correctly I don't let them run. We've had some arguments. After the meeting is over and you catch up for a drink, everyone is happy. It's a great atmosphere."
Mr Kahl still enjoys the work and has no plans for retirement.
"My kids and grandkids love it. I love having them out here with me," Mr Kahl said.
Volunteers will contribute to around 1700 hours of effort into this weekend's Winternationals.
Yamanto's Mark Allan will be heard by almost everyone attending the Winternationals as one of the commentary team.
Mr Allan splits his time between racing and commentary, enabling him to give back to the event while still enjoying it on the track.
"I'm very fortunate to have the role that I have," Mr Allan said.
"I get to call the racing from the best seat in the house. I'm invested in every race that I announce. I feel the jubilation of a record breaking run to the heartbreak of a team not qualifying in that final session.
"I like to think that way of calling a race engages the spectator to have some of their own personal emotional investment into each run from the stands as well."
Drag racing terminology
A "dial-in" is a time the driver estimates it will take his or her car to cross the finish line.
"Christmas Tree" are the lights used to start a race in addition to showing starting violations
"blown" supercharged or when describing engine failure
"grenade" wreck an engine (the engine grenaded)
"holeshot" is when you have a significant advantage off the starting line
"put on the trailer" lost and got put on the trailer
"slicks" rear tires with no tread patter and soft rubber compound for increased traction
"slapper bar" or "traction bar" rear struts fixed to the rear axle to keep it from twisting
"wheelie bars" are rear struts fixed to the rear axle which protrude out of the rear of the car to help prevent the front from raising too high or flipping over on launch


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Save Yourself. The LAG Antidote to the Busyness Epidemic
I had finally convinced Myron, my fierce, brilliant and sometimes demented
red-headed cousin, that it was high time we invited some of the other relatives
to sample the corned beef at the "no name restaurant" on Queens Bld. The
restaurant served lean but moist corned beef, the holy grail of secular Judaism.
It wasn't until we got to the 14th cousin on our list that we found one who was
not too busy to join us for lunch.
Ruth was about 20 years our junior and an up and coming clerk at the Motor
Vehicle Bureau about two blocks from the restaurant. Both of us remember her as
being a nice kid, funny and very red-headed. She arrived about 10 minutes late,
red faced, and breathing hard. She moved to our table with such incredible force
that about a hundred napkins were left floating in her wake. She sat, arranged
as powerful an array of electronics as the world has ever seen, nodded in our
direction and stood again to signal the waiter.
"I'll have a lean corned beef on rye, a potato knish, a cup of tea and my check
with the order," she said.
"It's faster that way," she noted.
Ruth sat once more, nodded at us again and began to simultaneous scan what
appeared to be three smart phones. "Sorry," she said, "But I really need to stay
connected with my work
As she started to text, I glanced over at Myron. I knew for a fact that he had
thrown people through plate glass windows for lesser offenses. But Myron looked
composed. I was a bit surprised, however, when Myron ordered three bowls of
Matzo ball soup with his lunch. Myron never orders soup. He often says it is
the only thing his wife, Marsha, can cook. When the soup arrived, he tasted one
bowl, declared it delicious and proceeded to take each of Ruth's phones and
submerge them in the soups. As she stormed out one of the devices was
plaintively jingling, "so tired, tired of waiting…"
Are you insanely busy? A recent survey found that 98.7% of all Americans have
only time for shallow breathing. When a second survey asked Americans whether
they felt their job was "critical to the National Security" or "a matter of life
and death," a startling 179% answered both. People we long thought of as sane
brag of never taking a lunch break or even going to the bathroom during their 19
hour workdays.
Clearly, being frantically busy—while life depriving— is the new "cool." We
at Stevieslaw want you to keep both your cool and your life, which is the reason
we are pleased to publish—in two parts—Save Yourself, Combating the Busyness
Epidemic, as part of the Less-intelligent-than-average American Guide Series.
In Part 1 of the guide you will learn to:
1. Recognize, through a series of exercises the important differences between
you and Superman, Wonder Woman, or a member of Seal Team 6. We will convince
you that, in fact, the only similarities are very minor anatomical ones.
2. Accept that your immediate supervisor has not processed a single word you
have said since you started work. He is much too busy being incredibly
essential to have any time for his profession. Agree to everything he
suggests—just don't follow up by doing it.
3. Accept that frantic busyness is more the perception others have of you than
anything you do or might accidentally accomplish.
In Part 2, we will teach you how to put these insights to work. In the guide,
you will learn techniques that promote your air of busyness, including how to:
4. Use body language to show your impatience. Using the guide, you will learn
to adjust your body to project "I'm leaving now" to whoever might wish to engage
you in an office related conversation. Learn to use the faraway look, the
brutal glare at your watch and the cut-away phrase, "You expect to speak to me
5. Sweat and stammer to create an illusion of overwork. Laugh. At everything.
High- pitched is best. People, worried you are ill, will avoid you like the
6. Swallow "uppers (m & m's)" as you complain about being so busy you cannot eat
or drink. Claim that, sadly, the pills make you violent and although you
wouldn't want to hurt anyone…
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Asuka -- Tiphereth, the Capital "I"
Essay by Stephen Chung
Life is never dull around Souryou Asuka Langley (what a mouthful), the impersonation of Tipereth, the emptiness with no being but at the same time underlying all beings. One does not need to elaborate on the personality of Asuka, for doing so will be unnecessary -- she certainly made her personality clear enough for all to see. Furthermore, with an in-your-face attitude, she actually imposed her personality and view of life over all others around her.
Many people like Asuka for her exceptionally colorful character, inner strength, and willingness to speak-up and act independently. Her devotion to the Great Works (virtule of Tipereth) was evident -- "They [the Angles] attacked us, so they are our enemies. QED." However, it was her acting independent that caused her downfall in the very end of the TV episodes. She never had a single moment of doubt about who she was -- a genius, the greatest EVA pilot in the world.
Such false identity is the illusion of Tipereth that Asuka lived under. Because of this, she has plenty of Tipereth's vice to supply -- pride. It was pride that caused her downfall, but it was the qlippah of Tipereth, hollowness, that caused her ultimate destruction.
Inside Asuka's heart, covered and hidden by her brash and colorful attitude, was a hollowness similar to Shinji's and Rei's. This hollowness showed through early when she would kiss "just to kill time." Later she would start feeling troubled and disturbed when she did not have the full range of events happening around her to fill up her senses.
In the end, when the sugar coating of pride and identification was taken away (in the show's case, failure at battle), she found herself confronting this sinking hole of hollowness and started on the journey towards destruction: "Synchronization rate zero... Disqualified as an EVA pilot... I have no more reason to exist." Hollowness would later engulf her and bring her into a state of coma.
Not surprisingly, the obligation of Tipereth is integrity, which Asuka lacks due to her quick-fire temper and willingness to impose upon others. The command of Tipereth is dare, which actually personifies Asuka.
Ultimately, Asuka would fail to achieve Tipereth's vision: that of living in harmony, with others, with the world and with her own heart.
Would all of us self-confident, self-knowing humans be destined to follow Asuka's footsteps?


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