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Resumes / Why You Need a Résumé
A résumé is essentially a document that enables you to sell yourself to an employer; yet, as seen in the previous chapters, it can function in many other ways, too.
Is a résumé a marketing tool or a business document? This is a question under continual debate. And, while it is definitely not a piece of fiction, it is a creative document that can, and should, be adapted to meet differing needs.
There are no rules, and yet there are; but rules can be broken depending on the circumstances.
Is it any wonder so many people find résumé writing to be a difficult process?
You want your résumé to "sing," but not too loudly. While the résumé is an advertisement of sorts, most will not go to the lengths of what we see in ad copy and on television, except perhaps on a résumé for an advertising writer.
On the flip side, you do not want your résumé to evoke yawns from the person reading it. The résumé is a business document and should therefore follow rules of business writing, except that many of the standard rules of writing, including business writing, do not apply.
A résumé is a brief summary of your skills, accomplishments, and history as it relates to a potential job. It is a selling tool used to get an interview. Employers may receive hundreds or even thousands of résumés for a particular job. The résumé may be the first document an employer sees about you. If a job does not require an application, your résumé may be the only information an employer sees. And an employer may see that information for a very short time. On average, employers scan résumés for about 20 seconds to determine whether or not candidates are worth a more thorough reading. Twenty seconds! That is not much time in which to make a positive impression.
The good news is that unlike a job application, the résumé highlights only your strengths. Information such as why you left a job or other potentially negative or damaging points are not included. Other good news is that different formats may be used to best highlight a person's experience. The format chosen will be the one best suited to promote your assets. Further good news is that if you follow the steps provided here and the instructions listed, you will have a much better chance of creating a résumé that will get a second look.
Writing a résumé can seem like a huge and difficult task. But once the process is broken down into smaller steps, it can be much easier to face. It is even possible that you may learn some things about yourself! Believe it or not, the writing process can actually be fun. Sure, some issues can be challenging, such as how to show experience if you are a first-time job seeker. But other parts can be very satisfying, such as finding the perfect action words to describe your experience or discovering that you have skills you never thought of as marketable before.
You may wonder why you need a résumé, particularly if you are seeking a job that only requires you to fill out an application. There are a few answers to this question.
Even for jobs that ask only for an application, having a résumé on hand will make filling out that application much easier. You will have all the necessary information in front of you on one (or maybe two) pieces of paper; it will help when filling out the section of the application that asks for previous experience.
Having a résumé can also boost your confidence. By walking through the writing process, you may surprise yourself as you come to realize that you have more experience than you thought. Or maybe your list of your skills looks more impressive on paper than you thought it would. Just knowing that you have put in the effort to write the résumé and see what you have to offer an employer can put you above the competition.
When you walk into your first interview, your experience from writing the résumé will make you much more confident when it comes to answering tough questions. You have already outlined your strengths and accomplishments; now you can elaborate on them. And because your résumé will be targeted to a specific job type, you will be able to gear those interview answers accordingly. Chances of getting taken off guard by a simple question such as, "Why do you want this job?" will be very few—you will be able to give an insightful answer because you will have put in the thought ahead of time. While other candidates may give reasons such as "I want to buy a car," you will be able to answer honestly how that particular job fits your goals and objectives—and how your particular set of skills will benefit that employer.
And why not submit that résumé with the application? Job applications are very specific and limited. A résumé can fill in some blanks, further explain skills and experience, and set you apart as a serious contender for the job. That you care enough about yourself to put in the effort and submit your résumé with an application can demonstrate to an employer that you are serious about your job search and future.
For the recent college grad, a résumé is absolutely essential. In short, nearly everyone needs a résumé.
Now. The earlier you start working on your résumé, the better. This not only gives you a jump on the job search process (if you haven't officially started yet), but will also make it easier to update as you progress through your educational and working life. A high school student can start by listing coursework and extracurricular activities specifically related to his or her career choice. This information can easily be revised as more coursework is completed or edited as new experience becomes more important (or as career goals change).
A college student may not have a great deal of time to devote to a résumé, but adding a few brief notes along the way will make the refining process that much easier as graduation approaches. Waiting until the last minute or even the last few months before graduation can cause undo stress. Besides, it is impossible to know when an opportunity may come knocking. An unexpected career fair may pop up, a recruiter may pass through town, or, as you practice your networking skills, you may come across the perfect person to give your résumé to—and you will want to be prepared for those moments.
Absolutely. You will find that your résumé is an invaluable tool, applicable in many situations. For those who are just starting a career or education, the résumé becomes essential.
When submitting college applications, include a copy of that hard-earned résumé. Many applications will allow students to send additional information that may help admissions officers make decisions when looking at prospective students. Your résumé will not only highlight your best qualities but will also show your initiative.
Once you have been accepted to the school of your choice, you may wonder how you are going to pay for it. Scholarship, grant, and work study program applications may also allow for additional information. Your résumé should be among the list of essentials included in that application packet.
Even though school programs help place students in internship positions, your résumé is still crucial. Make sure that administration and faculty involved in the internship program have a copy on file. Additionally, you will want to send a copy ahead of time to the employer you will be working with or bring it along your first day. Even though as an intern your primary objective is to learn, you still want to present your most professional side to the employer you will be working with. You never know what possibilities may await—ensure that you put your best foot forward!
Work co-ops are another possibility. Unlike internships, co-ops are paid positions that incorporate classroom study and real-world experience. Competition for these positions can be tough. Your résumé should demonstrate why you are the ideal candidate for one of these positions.
Following your internship or work co-op, do not forget to add to your résumé your new skills, responsibilities, and achievements acquired during the program.
Even though volunteer work is not paid, it still requires the amount of responsibility you would show for a "real" job. Many volunteer organizations want and need to know the caliber of their volunteers, particularly if the job entails work with a special population such as children, the elderly, or the disabled. No one can and should expect to walk into a volunteer organization and be given a job on the spot simply because the work is non-paying. Have your résumé on hand when seeking volunteer work. Even if part of your reason for volunteering is to gain work experience, you will still want to bring the best version that you have available.
Some of you, even after reading through the entire résumé section, will feel that you do not have enough experience or credentials to list. Your grades may be less than ideal, or maybe you have not participated in as many activities as you feel you should have. Or maybe your coursework and activities have nothing to do with your chosen field. How do you solve the age-old question, "How can I get experience if I cannot get that first job?" Fortunately, there are ways to gain experience and prove yourself a worthy and reliable employee.
If you are a high school student, find out if your school has a school-to-work program. (If it does not, why not look into helping get one started? Such initiative would look great on your résumé.) For those who fall in the 16 to 24-year-old category, see if there is a local Job Corps office. This private and government-funded program works with youth to develop and train for career goals. Visit with career counselors or contact the local Job Service to find out what options are available in your area.
Donating your time is an excellent way to learn new skills and help your community. Volunteer work comes in many forms, from working with children to building a new home. Volunteering can be an excellent way to meet people and, as you prove yourself, become an excellent means to gain references. And all the work that you do as a volunteer can go on your résumé as opposed to a job application, where space may be too limited—see why it is a good idea to attach that résumé?
How do you find volunteer work? If you are in high school, contact the guidance counselor's office, or if in college, contact the vocational guidance office or general studies office. Chances are that someone there will know of groups actively seeking volunteers. You can also try the local Chamber of Commerce. Other ideas are to contact some of the larger organizations, such as Americorps (http://www.americorps.com) or United Way (http://national.unitedway.org/). Your school or public reference librarian may also have suggestions for volunteer work. Ask around. If you have a particular interest, such as tutoring children, contact local schools. If you have an interest in social work, call the local food bank or Salvation Army. Browse through the yellow pages for organizations that provide services similar to those in which you would like to eventually find work.
A great way to earn some extra money while looking for a permanent position is to work spot or temporary jobs. Spot jobs are available through the local Job Service (and sometimes employment agencies) and are usually "at the last minute." Once you get yourself on the spot job list, you will be asked to call in on the mornings of days you are available to work. If a position is available, you will be directed where to go and when. These types of jobs often involve physical labor, but they can be an excellent way to improve your skill set and prove your reliability and willingness to work (and get paid to exercise!).
Temps, or temporary jobs, are also available through the Job Service or other employment agencies. These types of positions can also be found through networking (a friend of a friend knows of a company that needs a temporary receptionist while the permanent one is out on maternity leave), the classifieds, recruiters, and other traditional forms of finding work. While these positions are not permanent, they can be a great way to prove yourself, learn new skills, earn references, network, and perhaps work into a permanent position. If you do a great job for the company, they may decide that you are worth keeping around (or refer you to another company looking for someone exactly like you).
Many software programs and websites claim to help you create a fast, easy, yet effective résumé. Prices for these "services" vary quite a bit. One problem with software and "fill in the blanks" Internet programs is that there is little room for variety. The programs use pre-set formats with limited space. While some of the layouts are very attractive, that is only one element of the résumé; content, and using a format that is right for you, is also important—which sometimes requires breaking the rules. It can also be much more difficult to target a résumé when using software—computer programs can be quite rigid. As such, hiring a real person skilled in the art of résumé writing is a much better choice if you ultimately decide you want help.
"We consider résumé writers to be 'advertising agencies for individuals' which encourages creative freedom and uniqueness rather than conformity … if appropriate in meeting a client's career goals and 'standing out from the pack.'"—Frank Fox, Executive Director, Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches.
"We consider résumé writers to be 'advertising agencies for individuals' which encourages creative freedom and uniqueness rather than conformity … if appropriate in meeting a client's career goals and 'standing out from the pack.'"—Frank Fox, Executive Director, Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches.
A professional résumé writer can help not only write a better résumé but determine what information should be included and what can be left off. A résumé writer can also help target the résumé, give it a professional appearance, and add creative flair. Professional résumé writing services vary in price, but on average, a high school or college grad can expect to pay anywhere from $75 to $150, depending on what is included (résumé only, résumé and cover letter, etc.). Often, a job package will include both hard and electronic copies of the résumé and a cover letter. Depending on your budget, needs, and the services offered, professionals may also provide career coaching, job search assistance, and marketing assistance. Be careful when seeking a professional. The Internet, in particular, is overcrowded with less-than-qualified people offering a variety of job-search services. At a minimum, seek a member of a professional résumé writing organization such as the National Résumé Writers' Association, the Professional Résumé Writing and Research Association, or the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches. All of these organizations offer certifications for writers, and, ideally, a professional that you choose will hold one or more of those certifications.
Even if you decide to hire a résumé writing professional, it is still a good idea to write at least a draft of your résumé for your own purposes and the reasons already mentioned. Additionally, a résumé-writing professional will ask you a wide variety of questions and/or ask you to fill out a questionnaire. You need to be prepared to answer those questions. Even a professional will be unable to write the best résumé if you do not provide adequate information.
Linda Matias, president of the National Résumé Writers' Association and president of CareerStrides (http://www.careerstrides.com), says that one of the biggest challenges new graduates face today is how to leverage their experience into what an employer is looking for. College students are taking their job search more seriously than their parents did, because the first job out of college sets the tone for their career. As such, students need to know how to relate transferable skills from part-time jobs held during college into full-time career jobs afterwards. Students are making better choices and do not want to get stuck in the wrong type of job.
At the same time, students are realizing that they do not have to remain in the same job as their parents may have. Company loyalty does not exist like it used to, and students look for jobs with this mindset. Students are looking at jobs as opportunities to learn more about their field.
When it comes to job searching, Matias recommends going back to the basics. "The person who will stand out is the one who has done his or her research. It may sound like old advice, but the ones who follow it are the ones who succeed." Candidates need to show an interest in the company, not just the job; that can be the crucial difference.
Matias recommends that students go into the job search emotionally and mentally prepared for the long haul. A degree does not necessarily mean a ticket in the door. Finding the right job can take a while. She suggests that students have a plan in place in case the job search stalls temporarily. This can help deal with the accompanying emotions and help students revisit their job plan if needed.
Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind when writing your résumé is that everything on it must be accurate. Word choices and presentation are geared to truthfully describe your experiences and present them in the best possible way—but not to embellish them. The best wording, descriptions, and formatting mean nothing without honesty.


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Five years ago, the declarations of the G20 in landmark leaders' summits in London and Pittsburgh listed specific commitments on financial regulatory reform. When measured against these declarations, as opposed to the surrounding rhetorical hype, most (though not all) commitments have been met to a substantial degree.
The G20 financial reform agenda
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So far apart and yet so close: Should the ECB care about inflation differentials?
22nd September 2014
It is crucial to keep the average inflation rate close to two percent so that inflation differentials are possible without deflation in some parts of the euro area, which in turn might endanger area-wide financial stability and price stability.
Benefits and drawbacks of European Unemployment Insurance
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European Unemployment Insurance is one option for stabilising country specific economic cycles thanks to risk sharing, but it would not substantively influence the area-wide fiscal stance.
Elements of Europe's energy union
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To meet the EU's objectives for emissions, electricity supply and gas security of supply, well-designed European markets could provide better results at lower cost than uncoordinated national approaches. In other areas – such as energy efficiency and supporting innovation – markets alone might not be enough. Europe should thus rethink its quantitative headline targets for 2030.
Improving the role of equity crowdfunding in Europe's capital markets
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Crowdfunding is a growing phenomenon that encompasses several different models of financing for business or other ventures. We assess the potential role of equity crowdfunding in the overall seed and early-stage financing market and highlight the potential risks of equity crowdfunding.
Bruegel awarded five stars for transparency
Posted within Bruegel News 7th May 2014
Bruegel has been rated as one of the most transparent think tanks worldwide and in Europe, achieving five stars for its detailed disclosure of funding.

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Dirk Dewitte, tax partner at Deloitte Luxembourg has been appointed leader of the EMEA Chinese Service Group within the Deloitte global network across the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
In his new role, Dirk's focus will be to coordinate the market development activities in China and reinforce Deloitte's readiness to serve Chinese clients, ensuring the mobilisation of EMEA member firms on identified business opportunities. In addition, he will coordinate and develop the community of the China experts in the Deloitte EMEA member firms and further foster the business relationship between China and EMEA. The aim is to seize transaction opportunities flowing into the EMEA region, through relationships and cooperation.
Dirk Dewitte has over 20 years of experience in the tax department at Deloitte Luxembourg; he was Head of International Tax and has built the Luxembourg desk in Hong Kong and New York in his previous position as European Chinese Services Group Leader.
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Signs of a Problem
Recognizing a UTI in a young child can be difficult, but here are some tell-tale signs to watch out for:
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- unexplained wetting accidents
- foul smelling or cloudy urine
- abdominal and/or lower back pain
When pediatricians see a child for an inexplicable fever, they'll often ask for a urine sample to check for a UTI. Young babies who can't articulate their symptoms may vomit, have a fever, strange smelling diapers, or diminished appetite. Doctors can use a catheter to collect a urine sample from a child who's not toilet trained to determine if a UTI is the cause of the problem. "Some kids have 'silent infections' with no symptoms," Dr. Duel warns, "so most pediatricians perform a standard urine check during well-child visits for potty trained toddlers."


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- Cast: Eli Roth, Andrea Osvárt, Ariel Levy, Nicolás Martínez, Lorenza Izzo, Natasha Yarovenko, Selena Gomez, Ignacia Allamand, Dayana Amigo, Paz Bascuñan, Edgardo Bruna, Gabriela Hernández, Ramón Llao, Matías López, Patricio Strahovsky, Marcial Tagle
- Director: Nicolás López
- Writers: Guillermo Amoedo, Nicolás López, Eli Roth
- Producers: Miguel Asensio, Brian Oliver, Eli Roth
- Executive Producer: Mac Cappuccino
- Castings: Dominika Posserén, Kelly Wagner
- Costume Design: Elisa Hormazábal
- D.O.P.: Antonio Quercia
- Editor: Diego Macho Gómez
- Music: Manuel Riveiro
In Chile, an American tourist's vacation goes from good to great when he meets some beautiful women travelers. But when an earthquake ravages the underground nightclub they're in, a fun night quickly turns to terror. Escaping to the surface is just the beginning as they face nightmarish chaos above ground.
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- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Filming Locations: Chile
- MPAA Warning: Strong bloody violence including rape, language, drug content and some nudity
- Production Budget: $10 million
- Production Companies: Cross Creek Pictures, Dragonfly Entertainment, Sobras.com Producciones, Vertebra Films
- Production Schedule: 2011
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"Hostel" director Eli Roth steps in front of the camera to play an American in Santiago. Having fun at an underground nightclub when an earthquake hits, he and his new friends have to find a way out of the collapsed building. Getting to the surface is only the start of the ensuing chaos and terror that they become engulfed in. Before the night is over, there will be horrific encounters with escaped convicts, looters, and the dreaded tween sensation Selena Gomez.
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From: Dean Cortez
Dear Friend,
It's a good thing you discovered this page. You're going to thank me for it soon.
Why? Because 90% of men don't understand the real rules of how to attract women.
They just don't understand what being an "Alpha Male" is all about.
It's a fact. Some guys will work up the courage to approach girls, start conversations, and get phone numbers…while the "shy guys" hang back…
But what 90% of these men have in common is that they don't understand how to stimulate deep attraction in women by showing her an Alpha Male.
Look, if you've read my legendary dating manual Mack Tactics you know that just "chatting" with a girl doesn't do you any good unless you know how to hook her interest and guide her down the right path.
There are specific ways to trigger a woman's romantic and sexual interest, and a process for building up her attraction to you. Unfortunately, the vast majority of men might as well be taking target practice in the dark…
And it's all because they fail to show her the core Alpha Male qualities that women are hard-wired to look for in a MAN.
(Really, despite cell phones, the Internet, and every other modern invention and distraction, women have the exact same "attraction triggers" that they had 10,000 years ago!)
But honestly, you no longer need to be a muscle-bound warrior in order to be the "Alpha Male" on your social scene, or to attract women…
Making a woman feel safe & secure no longer means you've got to slay wild beasts to bring home the bacon, or fend off rampaging barbarian hordes.
Today, being an Alpha Male has nothing to do with physical strength. It's about being socially dominant — knowing how to build the right social alliances, and convey confidence and emotional strength to women.
It's about NOT being the typical, needy, wishy-washy guy who looks to women for approval. Alpha Males live their lives without apology and are constantly pushing beyond their "comfort zone" to seek out new adventures, challenges and experiences.
They're also the leaders within their social group. The Alpha Male is the "man with the plan," and women are wired to go for this type of guy…
Feminists may try to tell you a different story, but the bottom line is, women are basically still hard-wired the same way they were 10,000 years ago — when they literally had to depend on men to survive.
This means women want a guy who makes decisions. She really doesn't want to have to decide which movie to go see, or where to have dinner tonight…and despite how she may act, she really doesn't want you to be the guy who listens to her problems and drama all night.
(When women push you and "test" you, what they're actually doing is trying to figure out if you're an Alpha or Beta — and if you fall in the "Beta" category girls are NOT going to sleep with you, no matter how hard you try…)
Look, it's no secret that gorgeous women flock to men who possess high status and power (even if they're dog-ugly…)
And you already know that cocky, macho "Bad Boys" get laid like crazy (even if they treat women like crap…)
But did you know that there are core qualities that you possess right now — simply because you are a MAN — that can make you just as powerfully attractive?
Basically, the only difference between you — and the millionaire "players" and "Bad Boys" who get all the hottest girls — is that those guys know how to project an "Alpha Male presence" that women are programmed to chase after.
Before we go any further, let me ask you a few quick questions:
* Have you always thought that succeeding with girls required you to have certain abilities that some men are "born with?" Like good looks, height, or a super-charismatic personality?
* Have you ever believed that beautiful women are only attracted to looks, money, and/or a hot car?
* Are you turned off by the term "pickup artist?" Would you rather connect with women in a genuine, authentic way?
* Are you worried that you're not enough of an "Alpha Male" to sleep with as many women as you want?
* Have you ever read the material of so-called "seduction gurus," and doubted that these methods could actually work in real life?
* When you meet new women, do you feel you've got to *trick* them somehow to get them to like you?
Look, the reality is that meeting and attracting great women into your life isn't as hard as it appears.
What it's really all about is something called "A.M.L."
We need to tell you this up front: If you've read a bunch of different information about how to pick up girls, you're about to discover the one system that truly works.
It works because it has withstood the test of time, and it's the secret of the "naturals"…y'know, those guys who seem to have no problem scoring with girls constantly.
I'm sure you've known "naturals." Maybe it was a dude you went to high school or college with. He wasn't particularly handsome. He didn't have any more money than you. But he was like a magnet with women.
For some reason, hot girls just seemed to gravitate towards this guy!
(Years ago, I was madly in love with a beautiful girl who was dating a "natural." The guy cheated on her constantly, couldn't hold a job, and was an all-around dickhead…but no matter what I did, I could not convince her to cut him loose and be with me. Maybe you've been in a similar situation…)
The funny thing about naturals is, they do it by being themselves. If you were to ask one of these guys about the "secret of his success," he would probably have no idea how to explain why it's so easy for him to attract beautiful women.
But I can tell you right now what the big "secret" is. It's simple, actually. You see, most guys in today's society have been "programmed" to believe that in order to succeed with women, you've got to act like a woman.
You've got be sensitive, kind, and patient.
You've got to bend over backwards and spend money to prove to women that you are worthy.
You need to be "friends first" with girls and then pray that at some point, somehow, she's going to give you a "signal" that she's ready to take the friendship to the next level…
Meanwhile, while you're putting up with all of this frustrating bullshit, the Alpha Males…and all of those "Naturals"…are cutting to the chase and having lots of sex with whatever women they want.
The good news is that you can learn how to send out the same vibe to women, and get the same results. You don't have to make millions of dollars, pump up in the gym, or learn all kinds of "lines" and "routines" to make this happen.
You just have to learn the hidden qualities of Alpha Males and start incorporating them into your own personality and lifestyle.
If you're just an average guy, like me, you're going to be amazed at how simple the Alpha Rules are, and how easy they are to learn…
Look, the law of attraction with women works much the same way as it works in your life, too. Perhaps you've seen the video called "The Secret" which talks about this. We'll save you the trouble and tell you how this "secret" works right here:
You become what you think about all day long…
Pretty simple, huh? It's the same 'secret' that has been talked about for thousands of years. As a matter of fact, in recent times this same message was a huge fad video and course.
The message is always the same:
You become what you THINK about.
The essence of this concept is that your mind is a self-programming computer, and if you focus intently on acquiring prosperity, you will find wealth and riches coming to you in your life – in whatever form you desire.
It works the other way, too – if you focus on all the bad things that could happen to you, they probably will. We bet you probably know a few of these "disaster magnets."
Now, the actual principle of this law of attraction isn't very practical for guys who want to use it to raise their sexual attraction because you have to take ACTION to get what you want. It's not about wishful thinking.
What we've done is create a way that you can harness the power of this principle in your life by creating the one thing that all men and women are attracted to.
It's all about lifestyle.
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RICHMOND, Va. (NNS) -- USS Constitution's color guard peformed the opening ceremony at an event for the Virginia Commission on the War of 1812 Bicentennial at the Library of Virginia in Richmond, Va., Jan. 25.
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"Having USS Constitution crew members present at these types of events is symbolic of the Navy's commitment to the 1812 Bicentennial," said Cmdr. Tim Cooper, USS Constitution's 71st commanding officer. "Additionally, it allows people who may not have an opportunity to visit Boston and see the ship, to interact with our Sailors."
Constitution is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. The ship welcomes more than 500,000 visitors a year.
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O Sovereign Lord, you brought your servant Alfred to a troubled throne that he might establish peace in a ravaged land and revive learning and the arts among the people: Awake in us also a keen desire to increase our understanding while we are in this world, and an eager longing to reach that endless life where all will be made clear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - The use of needles and medical equipment at the London 2012 Olympics will be tightly controlled by the International Olympic Committee after it adopted a 'no needles' policy on Friday to battle doping.
Team doctors will not be banned from treating athletes in locker rooms, the field of play or the dormitories but will need to inform Games officials of their activities if they include syringes and other equipment that could potentially be used for doping purposes.
"We want to send a message that people behave properly in relation to medical treatment," Arne Ljungqvist, the head of the IOC medical commission, told reporters after the IOC session backed his proposal.
He said the IOC will not ban syringes and medical equipment from the Olympic village or non-medical facilities but would need to be aware of who is doing what at these locations.
"We do not want to act as police but should we come across inappropriate behavior we will report it," he said.
Ljungqvist said while the enforcement of the plan still needed to be worked out the IOC wanted to set an example.
"I am happy that the session by approving my report supported this policy. It is also an attempt to make some steps in preventing doping."
While sanctions for those breaking the rules would lie with their respective federations, the IOC reserved the right to strip those athletes or medical staff of their Olympic accreditations.
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State school board members are close to taking an important step toward setting new standards for History and Social Studies classes.
The board, on Friday, is scheduled to wrap up its 3 day hearing. As part of the final day of work, a preliminary vote on the standards will be taken. Thursday, more than 100 amendments were submitted for review and debate. As the discussions got underway, at times, tempers flared. There was a sharp exchange between two board members. It involved an amendment to insert the word Capitalism into the standards.
"I see no need, frankly, to compromise with liberal professors from academia. That's part of the problem of how we end up with distorted and liberal biased textbooks, because its thats who's writing them," said Terri Leo, of Spring,
Patricia Hardy of Fort Worth, responded by saying her suggestion came from a friend, who she said is not only a professor at Texas A&M but is also a conservative Republican.
"I dont really understand why we are resistant on this, maybe some of us need to go back to school, but Capitalism and Free Enterprise is one and the same," said Hardy.
Hardys motion was eventually rejected by the Board. The skirmish is just one of several that took place Thursday. Many of the confrontations were sparked by the more than 100 amendments suggested for the proposed History and Social Studies standards. Chair person Gail Lowe tried to keep the meeting from becoming a playground brawl.
"Members, if we could refrain from attacking motives of other members or other participants in this process it would help," said Lowe.
Kathy Miller, with the Texas Freedom Network, blames conservative minded board members.
"What you are witnessing is a years worth of volunteer work by classroom teachers and experts from our colleges and universities suffering a death by a thousand cuts," said Miller.
Jonathan Saenz, with the Liberty Institute, believes those with liberal views are at fault.
If you look at some of the things that these teacher groups did, the writing teams, outrageous examples of taking Neil Armstrong out, taking Christmas out, no wonder they've got to spend so much time her, there are so many mistakes that they've got to correct, said Saenz.
With the way future textbooks could be written at stake, there were several notable casualties of this semantically battle. Among the amendments voted down was language acknowledging the separation of church and state. Voted in, was the name of a former Soviet dissident as well as a southwest Native American tribe.
After the preliminary vote on Friday, the board will come back in May for more debate and a final vote.
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Laurens, South Carolina — The BMW X6 xDrive50i is a behemoth, but in BMW fashion it tosses sport-ute convention out the window in favor of sports-sedan flair. It tips the scales at a whopping 5270 lb., has 8.3 in. of ground clearance, seats only four and has limited rear storage space due to its coupelike roofline. Thankfully, the X6 has plenty of character and makes up for some of its impracticality by being quick and nimble.
First time I looked at the X6, I saw an X5 with reduced functionality. It is, after all, built on the same platform and assembly line in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Being a slave to style resulted in the loss of the center rear seat and about half the storage space. Still, rear-seat head room is ample at 36.0 in. That's a full inch more than in the 335i sedan and equal to that of 5 Series' models; it lacks only that center rear seat of those smaller sedans.
Like most Road & Track readers, I prefer cars that follow Colin Chapman's philosophy of lightweight car design. The X6 does not, yet in its own way it stirs the enthusiast soul. I can envision the broad-shouldered X6 bombing across open desert, pounding over rough roads and traversing snowy-mountain passes. But it's illusory, as the X6 has roll-rates like a track car and rides on 20-in. wheels shod with sticky rubber meant for pavement. Our test car had the optional sport package that includes the larger wheels, summer performance run-flat tires, active shock valving and staggered wheel widths. If you think these alloys look small, 21s are available, while base models wear somewhat diminutive 19s. Cars for the U.S. will have a useful full-size spare wheel and tire, even when equipped with run-flats.
What separates the X6 from others of its ilk is that it really backs up the claim to be what BMW likes to call a Sport Activity Vehicle, with performance numbers well beyond the realm of reasonable for ordinary SUVs. Looking at the data, you can see that the X6 matches up with the much-lauded 335i. Only in the slalom does the X6 suffer, but this has to do with a low-level stability-control system that cannot be disabled and is designed to inhibit rollover that might occur during fast transitions — like those in our slalom. All BMW X-family vehicles are so equipped. The system was never invoked anywhere else during our test.
The X6 is going against the laws of physics, but that didn't stop the engineers at BMW from trying to turn a 2.5-ton SUV into a true sporting machine. They did it with a host of technology that has been brewing on other BMWs for the past few years, and the addition of some new ones. The latest technology is the Dynamic Performance Control system that can transfer torque left to right at the rear differential. This combines with the xDrive all-wheel-drive system that already shifts torque front to rear. All this is, of course, controlled by computers that sense the car's yaw rates, steering input, lateral acceleration and throttle. With that information, the computers predict where the driver wants to go and make the car go there. What's unique is that DPC can be used to control small understeer/oversteer conditions without the intervention of stability control. It does this with a complicated set of clutches and planetary gearsets around the rear open differential. When cornering, DPC can transfer torque to the outside rear wheel to help rotate the car and decrease understeer. For entertainment's sake, a display on the dash shows power flow to each wheel. Punch the throttle, and each rear tire's power bar grows accordingly. The pure functionality of DPC makes the system's additional 26.5 lb. worth its weight. Surely we'll see this technology on something a little lighter, the M3 perhaps, although an engineer pointed out that the system provides the biggest performance gain on awd vehicles to aid in decreasing understeer.
Our car had the added benefit of Electronic Damper Control and Active Steering. Both systems operate with the Adaptive Drive system that controls roll with electronically adjustable anti-roll bars, both front and rear. It's a lot of techno wizardry that makes the X6 work so well — and it's almost completely transparent to the driver. I can't help comparing it to a modern fighter jet that is so unstable that a computer is required to keep it flying straight. The X6 goes straight just fine, but throw it into a corner and a bunch of computers finesse the car's attitude to make sure you hit your apex. The result is a truly precise and dynamic ride that doesn't fail to impress. Its performance abilities really come out in the wet and if you can't tell from the photos, it rained a lot during our test drive in South Carolina. The X6 is incredibly stable while not suffering from the heavy understeer we would have predicted. On hard driving around the track it picks up mild understeer like a 3 Series sedan. Backing off the throttle and trail-braking aggressively into a corner will induce controllable oversteer, but it gathers itself back up in a hurry. Its characteristics are not unlike the new Nissan GT-R, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or Subaru WRX STI. The limits just aren't as high as those machines, but what do you expect of a 2.5-ton beast with 8.3 in. of ground clearance?
The heart of the X6 is a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 that pumps out 400 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine's heads are reversed compared to more conventional layouts, allowing the two small turbos to nestle like a supercharger in the valley of the V-8's block. Intakes are on the outside of the engine and the exhaust runs down the back out around the transmission. Open the hood and there's nothing to see other than a plastic cover, but open the throttle and there's plenty to hear. At first crank the engine throbs to life at 1400 rpm. It eventually settles down to a 700-rpm rumble that lets you and your neighbors know it's not a family car. The turbochargers naturally muffle the exhaust and at full tilt the X6 isn't a screamer. Instead it emits a bulk-appropriate guttural snarl.
Flying laps around a test track quickly demonstrate how adept the X6 is on pavement. Pushing 110 mph down a short straight is easy. Braking hard for a medium right-hander while thumbing the paddles to manually downshift the 6-speed automatic elicits quick rev-matching blips that can't be felt — only heard. Back off the brakes and turn the heavy, yet communicative wheel slightly and the X6 stays flat with only a mild and easily controllable push. Back off the brakes more and there's enough rotation without steering input to get back on the throttle, whereby the X6 squirts out of the corner. Yes, the 2.5-ton X6 squirts out of corners and makes you wonder where the weight went.
BMW also offers the X6 with the twin-turbo inline-6 from the 335i and 135i that makes 300 bhp. It's aptly named the X6 xDrive35i, and is distinguished by its dual round exhaust tips, smaller brakes and fake front corner air inlets. It also manages to shave 375 lb., but it's not nearly as quick.
I applaud BMW's ability to overcome obstacles and engineer a truly sporting SUV that still has a useful tow rating of 3500 lb. While there is little, if any, competition to rival the BMW for on-road comfort and refinement, in a time of high gas prices, I don't know if the X6 xDrive50i is the answer to some unmet need. It might be too much about flaunting massive on-road excess, rather than off-road prowess.
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Bookclosing for the 2014 General Election is 5 p.m. on Monday, October 6th. In order to be eligible to vote in the General Election on November 4th, you must be registered with the Supervisor of Elections by October 6th.
The polling places for the 2014 election cycle have now been finalized. There are two location changes. Voters in each of these precincts will be mailed a postcard notice and a new voter information card informing them of the change.
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Neighborhood Chatter: Cancer Care Added for 9/11 First Responders
After several heated hours, on Wednesday, March 28, the 15-member World Trade Center Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) decided that the federal government should cover treatment of thyroid cancer, melanoma, cancer of the respiratory and digestive systems, breast cancer, soft tissue sarcomas, eye cancer, oral cavity cancer, ovarian cancer, urinary tract cancer, leukemia, lymphoma and all childhood and rare cancers. Other types of cancer—prostate, brain and pancreatic—were excluded from the list because of a lack of correlating evidence in victims.
Whether cancer would be recommended for inclusion in the Zadroga Act saw renewed attention when the likes of State Sen. Daniel Squadron and City Council Member Margaret Chin advocated alongside 9/11 first responders for the addition on the steps of City Hall in February.
The federal government's WTC health program administrator, Dr. John Howard, has 60 days to weigh in on the committee's decision and decide which cancers will be included in the bill. According to a press release sent on behalf of Winuk Communications by spokesperson Cindy Miller, "The STAC Committee's recommendation is now in the hands of Dr. John Howard, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, who will decide whether to accept, in whole or in part, the recommendations."
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Swine Flu FAQ
Who is at highest risk from H1N1 swine flu?
Most U.S. cases of H1N1 swine flu have been in children and young adults. It's not clear whether this will change as the 2009 H1N1 pandemic wanes and the virus becomes a seasonal flu bug.
But certain groups are at particularly high risk of severe disease or bad outcomes if they get the flu:
- Pregnant women are six times more likely to have severe flu disease than women who are not pregnant.
- Young children, especially those under 2 years of age
- People with asthma.
- People with COPD or other chronic lung conditions
- People with cardiovascular conditions (except high blood pressure)
- People with liver problems
- People with kidney problems
- People with blood disorders, including sickle cell disease
- People with neurologic disorders
- People with neuromuscular disorders
- People with metabolic disorders, including diabetes
- People with immune suppression, including HIV infection and medications that suppress the immune system, such as cancer chemotherapy or anti-rejection drugs for transplants
- Residents of a nursing home or other chronic-care facility
- Elderly people are at high risk of severe flu disease -- if they get it. Relatively few swine flu cases have been seen in people over age 65.
People in these groups should seek medical care as soon as they get flu symptoms.
A striking number of adults who developed severe swine flu complications have been morbidly obese. While the vast majority of extremely obese people suffer respiratory problems and/or diabetes, which make flu worse, obesity itself is now considered a risk for serious 2009 H1N1 flu.
Help! I've been exposed to H1N1 swine flu. What should I do?
If you come into close contact with a person who has the flu -- especially if that person did not cover a cough or sneeze when you were within 6 feet -- you've been exposed. Exposure does not guarantee infection or illness, so there's still a good chance you won't get the flu.
What you should do next depends on your risk for getting severe disease and on the risk of severe disease in others with whom you cannot avoid contact.
If you have any of the conditions that put you at increased risk of severe H1N1 swine flu -- pregnancy, asthma, lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, neurologic disease, immune suppression, or other chronic conditions -- it may be riskier for you to get the flu than for other people. That also goes for children under age 2 years, young people under age 19 taking daily aspirin therapy, and people over age 65. And if you are a caretaker for an infant under age 6 months, that child is at risk of severe disease if he or she catches the flu from you.
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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University students can take advantage of several career-oriented events on campus this month through the NSU School of Business.
Cargill mixer, campus visit
The 2012 Cargill Mix & Mingle is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the Missouri River Room. This event will include a brief presentation, slideshow, and question-and-answer session with Cargill staff.
Cargill will also be in Lincoln Hall Room 220 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, to interview prospective candidates for winter and summer financial accounting intern positions.
S.D. CPA Showcase
The 2012 South Dakota CPA Showcase is noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in the Missouri River Room. The showcase is an opportunity for all NSU students to explore the companies and business careers available in South Dakota. Potential businesses attending include Dacotah Bank, Eide Bailly LLP, Hopfinger & Merriman LTD, Rivett Group and Student Loan Finance Corp.
Eide Bailly on campusEide Bailly's Aberdeen office will be in Lincoln Hall Room 220 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, to hold interviews for internship positions, including spring 2013 and fall 2013 audit interns.
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Poll: Anthony Weiner leading Christine Quinn for first time in mayoral race
The Wall Street Journal released a new poll today that found Anthony Weiner is leading Christine Quinn in the New York City mayoral race.
The poll, conducted with NBC New York and Marist College Institute, found that Weiner has 25 percent of the vote among Democrats while Quinn has 20 percent, her lowest level of support since the first polls of the race, the Journal said.
"The race has been scrambled by Weiner's candidacy," said Lee Miringhoff, director at the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. "Weiner's candidacy has gotten more acceptable… Quinn's having a difficult time reversing what has been a slow but steady decline in her numbers."
Former Comptroller Bill Thompson came in third, at 13 percent, with Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and city Comptroller John Liu trailing at 10 and 8 percent respectively.
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