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United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. In the three months the application was open in 2018, students applied to join the Class of 2018 on 285 campuses across 57 nations. 30 campuses worldwide (just 11%) were selected to host the 530 Millennium Fellows in the global pilot this year.
The Class of 2018 is bold, innovative, and inclusive. Millennium Fellows' Projects are projected to positively impact the lives of over 310,000 people worldwide this year.
"I am excited to become a millennium fellow to bring about a social change. I hope that our work in the dental institute will be the first step to implementing developed wellbeing support to students across all faculties at all universities."
Millennium Fellowship Project
King's College London Student Dental Council, a society which formally represents KCL dental students. King's College London Student Dental Council aims to address any issues that students face and liaise with staff and tutors with the aim to improve student experience. Currently the council is particularly focusing on student wellbeing and metal health.
The team began to manage the issue by developing a stress pack, providing students with a comprehensive list of the support available to them for a variety of issues they may face including accommodation, funding and mental health support. Over the upcoming months, the team aims to introduce regular wellbeing events and encourage students to take a break and promote SDG3. In addition, they aim to set up a smoothly running peer assisted learning program in which senior students can provide juniors with academic and personal support.
Students are faced with mental health challenges in academic institutes all over the world. King's College London Student Dental Council hopes that by December they have not only implemented these changes at their own campus, but have also highlighted this issue in other institutes and provided a framework to address the issue and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health.
Mental and physical wellbeing is essential for us to progress efficiently, globally to advance academic achievement and develop our institutes, thus fulfilling UNAI 2.
About the Millennium Fellow
Sonali Kadia is a 3rd year dental student at King's College London. She is passionate about dentistry and bringing about a social change. Sonali sees more and more students suffering from anxiety during their time at university and she hopes to tackle this problem with her peers in the dental council in order to improve student wellbeing and develop a comfortable learning environment.


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One of my favourite things to do during the festive period is visit a Christmas market – and I've got a pretty good one to tell you about today!
Winchester is a beautiful, old town full of stunning architecture, great shops and a fantastic range of independent eateries and coffee shops. It's a great place to visit for the day at any time of year, but it's particularly good at Christmas time! Every year throughout November and December Winchester Cathedral hosts a spectacularly good Christmas market.
On the 1st of December we headed into Winchester for breakfast and a morning exploring the Christmas market. I'd advise getting to Winchester fairly early if you're driving in, as it becomes quite difficult to park when the market is in town!
It was a cold, drizzly day when we visited the market, but we didn't let it dampen our spirits and we headed over to the Cathedral to explore the stands at the market. It's free to go to the market, and the stalls are bursting with festive fare, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts. It's the perfect place to go to feel all Christmassy!
If you're feeling a little more adventurous than we were, there's an ice rink in the middle of the market so you can get your skate on. We decided that we weren't in the mood on this occasion!
Tom and I went along to the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market with our friends Bex (find her blog here) and Henry. We were layered up to the max, complete with bobble hats and feeling oh so cosy!
The stalls are bursting with handmade wreaths and garlands, local gins (hello Winchester Distillery), quirky gifts and of course, food!
We stopped for some mulled wine to warm up – by the time we reached the mulled wine cart, we were pretty damp!
The food on offer is rather tempting, and we did come away with a chocolate to try – just the one though, they're massive! There's also traditional raclette on offer, served melted over a steaming hot bowl of potatoes and sausages. What a perfect combination of flavours!
If you're looking for a fun, festive day out in Hampshire, look no further! Whether you're planning a family day out, or a fun morning with friends, the Christmas market at Winchester Cathedral is the perfect place for a spot of Christmas shopping, washed down with mulled wine. There are plenty of cute coffee shops and restaurants to keep you busy for the rest of the day as well!

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Water crossings by motorcycle can be unnerving, and there's a lot to consider before you even contemplate dipping your tires in to the water. So before you plow straight in, Pat Jacques from ADV Woman, a retired pro motocross racer and riding instructor, has some important riding tips and techniques for water crossings that you need to know. Learn about the dangers, approaches and methods.
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This workshop will cover the topic on how to safely approach working with students with injuries and other health challenges related to musculoskeletal system.
First part of the workshop will cover anatomy and most common injuries, and second part of the workshop will be focusing on working with groups with limited mobility like seniors, people with different health challenges etc.
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We are at a time of collective unraveling of ancestral, cultural and personal trauma in our bodies.
At the heart of this unraveling lies a tremendous amount of confusion around the nature of consent— what it actually is — and how we consciously or unconsciously traverse in or out of the boundaries of it with our own bodies and in our relationships with others.
This class is grounded in the foundational work of Betty Martin's Wheel of Consent. Using the Wheel as a framework, we will map the landscape of consent through Giving and Receiving touch with the intention of mindful awareness, honoring, trust, and communication.
This workshop offers an opportunity to fine-tune your relational skills through somatic (body-based) explorations into the more radical and nuanced aspects of consent.
***This is a clothes-on workshop, and participation in any of the somatic practices is completely optional. This is not about sex, but certainly can be applied to all relationships, including and especially our intimate and sexual ones.
Through solo and partnered embodied practice and discussion, participants will refine their understanding of consent by:
-Gaining a more nuanced understanding of giving and receiving touch
-Differentiating between the act of giving versus doing, and between active and passive receiving states
-Increasing one's ability to fully receive (and why that's important!), recognizing what brings us out of a place of receiving and how to get back there
-Decreasing the risk of harm created by consent injuries and providing a common language for communicating consent.
More info and to register: https://www.sacredwombservices.com/mapping-consent
About the facilitator:
Katie Spataro, CSB, facilitator-in-training through the School of Consent.
Katie is a mother, full spectrum Doula, certified Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Sex Educator, and holistic pelvic care practitioner. She holds the belief that sexual health, erotic education, and reproductive choices are basic human rights. Her practice utilizes ritual, touch, breath, and movement to tap into the wisdom of our bodies to support our personal and collective healing.
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Bairstow Eves welcomes to the market this two bedroom city centre located apartment in Beauchamp House. The property consists of hallway, lounge/kitchen, two bedrooms, en suite to master and further bathroom.
Being in the heart of the City this is an ideal rental investment property. Call now to arrange viewing.
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A Most Suitable Name Series. This series came to be as in my travels I had met a very dynamic needlework woman with whom I became fast friends. We decided that we were most suitable friends. And although I wanted it to read a most suitable friend somehow this title for a whole series came out! I am named after my grandmother on my father's side. She was called Janna Metje. When my parents immigrated they thankfully Canadianized that name to Jeannette, but at home I was always called Nettie and my sisters and childhood friends still call me that. She was born in 1898. Add your ancestry to this piece for your enjoyment. Collect all 8.
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Bink Says Boo is a book intended for small children who are just learning how to read. Since this book is a reading group option in Greg's school in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, one can assume that some of the students are have special needs with reading or mental disorder. This book was assigned to the kids in the Easy group. [1]
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The cover is drawn by Greg and is black and white. The cover reads "Bink Says BOO." There is a short, chubby, little boy on the cover with four little hair and striped shirt, assumed to be Bink, who says "boo".
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Compact and adaptable enuresis alarm system is designed to maximise the success in the treatment and cure of bedwetting. Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is a very common problem for many.
The complete alarm kit is connected to a bed pad sensor that detects urination, and triggers a selectable audible warning.
Repetitive awakening at the beginning of urination gradually retrains the brain to exert automatic control over the bladder. This will result in either the sleeper awaking if they require the toilet, or being able to sleep through the night without needing to empty their bladder.


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Ensure a Safe and Productive Work Environment with Local Office Pest Control SolutionsThe disrupting presence of pests in an office building can be potentially catastrophic for even a well-established business. From degrading the property's exterior (birds) to damaging electronics (cockroaches), cutting through cables (rodents, squirrels), and spreading diseases amongst your employees, the sneaky vermin can deal damage that is often times irreparable. With Fantastic Pest Control, losing your important clients and shutting down your business will no longer be a possibility. A professional pest exterminator will arrive to defend your brand name in addition to every person inside the building by deploying efficient pest control tactics that are designed with the particular intruders in mind, as well as with your property's unique layout.
How the pests have managed to get inside will mostly depend on how old is your office space and how it was constructed. However, the pest controller will generally have a few ideas on how the vermin got in and where they are hiding. For example, server rooms are often popular with mice and rats, while roaches and garden ants are likely to be seen swarming unpackaged food.
Once the expert identifies the pest and assesses the infestation, he will use suitable gadgets and products to battle that particular animal. For example, he will use spikes, bird gels, and nets to keep pigeons away from parking lots and terraces, inject a potent powder into wasp nests to paralyse and eliminate all insects within, or use two insecticide sprays to treat against bed bugs.
If you are a client that has booked one of our guaranteed office pest solutions, you are eligible for two extra visits for free, provided you've spotted further pest activity. The exterminator will then arrive to take another good look at your property and repeat the treatment, if needed. He will also promptly dispose of any dead rodents or insects by placing them in tightly-sealed bags.
Now that the commercial pest control treatment is officially over, you can consult the expert on advanced hygiene and other tips to make your business a less attractive place for pests. He can also issue a written report that will list the products and equipment used during the service.
Local Pest Control for Office Buildings and Why You Should Consider Using It
Every employer is legally bound to provide a safe work environment under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Failing to meet this demand could raise concerns in your visitors and clients regarding the hygiene levels in your property. This could, in turn, force local authorities to temporarily or even permanently shut down your business and ruin your future client relations.
A workspace pest treatment is thus recommended to keep your valuable equipment, supplies, and reputation intact. The skilled pest technician will use certified products and modern methods to make anything from the office kitchen area to the store and server rooms completely safe to use by following strict RISK and COSHH guidelines. Upon request, he can also give your employees basic training that will teach them how to spot early signs of a developing infestation.
Is it normal to see dead bugs after insect treatments?
Yes, this means that the treatment is in full effect since the insects didn't resist the products.
How long is my pest control service expected to last?
Unfortunately, there is no single answer here, since the duration will depend on the pest type and the level of infestation, as well as on what your custom-tailored commercial pest control plan will include. However, the expert will stay for as long as needed until the work is done.
Do you offer regular pest control for office buildings?
Fantastic Pest Control offers both monthly and yearly contracts. Upon request, we can help you figure out which plan is the right for you after performing a risk assessment of your property.
How big of a team can I expect to arrive?
Most jobs will be performed by a single pest control operative. However, we can dispatch two or more specialists depending on how long the infestation has been in effect.
Will the experts carry any means of identification?
Each pest controller wears a branded uniform and an ID badge for reference. Note, however, that the vehicles will lack any distinct branding if you have chosen a discreet service.
Can we clean the treated areas upon service completion?
This depends on the type of pest we treated against. For instance, while it's not a problem to clean the recently infested areas immediately after a rodent treatment, you will have to wait for up to 4-5 days for the products to work if you have booked an insect control service of any kind.


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A simple and effective way to strip herbs – pop the stem into one of the suitably sized holes and pull it through.
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Was a bit sceptical if this would work, but I use a lot of herbs and find stripping them a real chore. So far, tried mint, dill and thyme. It works really well, stripping the leaves up to the last soft bit of stem at the top - but then that's soft enough to use as it is. Looking forward to using on kale (when it's big enough to harvest) as I'm now confident it will work well for that too. Small and flat enough to pop in the kitchen drawer, which is an added bonus and easy to clean.


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It took me a while to realise what's written in the pages of this book, and it'll probably take even longer to actually put it into action. But there's plenty of time.
I'd been feeling used by a lot of people in my life for a long time, feeling like they only wanted me for one thing. There's no quick fix to heartbreak or sadness over failed friendships and relationships, but day by day, I feel i'm closer to finding the me I lost. I started feeling better when i realised i'm worthy of something better and more satisfying. I cried less when I realised i'm not disposable, in odds against how others made me feel (even if they didn't intend to make me feel so low about myself).
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Marvel Cinematic Marathon (PHASE ONE)
Martin and Chanel embarked on an epic Marvel cinematic marathon! They re-watched 14 (of 18) Marvel Studios movies in preparation for Avengers: Infinity War. Starting with PHASE ONE, they re-watched Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, and Marvel's The Avengers.


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Falling in love happens to all of us at some point in our lives and for some of us it's a regular occurrence throughout life. The problem of falling in love is that it is often beyond your control. You can fall in love slowly and at a gradual pace or at a very fast pace; depending on how the chemistry between the two of you ignites and flames. So what happens if you are falling in love at an alarmingly fast pace? What can you do to keep yourself from falling in love too fast?
I. Be actively involved in your daily routine.Your daily routine needs to have a firm hold on your interest and attention. To keep yourself from falling in love too fast you need to ensure that what you do on a day-to-day basis captivates your mind, emotions and attention so that they are not given over to focusing only on him all the time. If what you do on a daily basis does not hold your interest then guess what happens? You focus all that you are on him and you fall in love too fast. If your job or coursework is dull and repetitive then seek out ways to make it more exciting and involving for you. You know yourself and your reality best and only you know what is available at work or school that you can do to focus your interest in some additional thing or task.
II. Have other adrenaline-filled interests and hobbies.You need to have other emotion laden interests in life otherwise your only focus will be how you feel about him. What challenges you and gets your excitement or fears going? Make a list and see what you can get involved in that is within your budget and which will captivate you and DO it. You want to have activities that will give you an emotional high so that you stop putting all your emotional energy into him. This will help your heart pace itself so that you keep yourself from falling in love too fast.
III. Keep busy! This means that you ensure that your life is full of activity with other people that you enjoy or that will occupy you totally. This will help you keep yourself from falling in love too fast as you will have little time and energy to focus on how you feel about him as you will spend a large chunk of your time fully engaged. Busyness will also tire you and you will sleep easier with little time left for daydreaming and fantasizing about him and how you feel about him.
Falling in love too fast happens usually when your life is dull, uninteresting and has little activity in it as your emotions, energy and mind are idle. And when they are idle your only activity of interest will be him and how he makes you feel and so you just fall in love too fast in response to the vacuum of activity in your life. The true saying that 'nature hates a vacuum' is what is at play here and you need to fill the vacuum in your life in the 3 ways given and then you will be able to fall in love at a good pace. Falling in love too fast means that you fantasize yourself into a relationship with someone you barely know and they can be Mr. Nastiness since you didn't give yourself time to really 'see' them.
However if you are already in love and want to know how to keep him interested in you then use these 6 interest holding actions but if you want to know if you are compatible for the long haul then I recommend these simple compatibility tests.
Rosy Anderson is a researcher in social economic issues and the way they affect decision making; and she enjoys writing and being in healthy, happy relationships.
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Join us on a Journey Into Darkness as we read a fictionalized account of WWE wrestler Kane's childhood. At least, we hope it's fiction as this story is straight up messed up, son.
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A Hospital that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and for newborn infants
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When you arrive, you'll be assessed to be sure you are in active labour. If so, you and your partner will be escorted to one of our childbirth suites where you will labour and deliver your baby. You can play your music, dim the lights, use a warm water labour tub, shower — enjoy your experience. During this time nurses will be there for you, to coach and provide as much, or as little, support as you desire.
Most women decide in advance whether to have an epidural, or to experience labour naturally without pain medication. Some women elect to see how labour is going before making their decision. Whichever you decide, the hospital staffs are there to help you achieve your birth preference.
If you choose to have an epidural, this can be administered when you're ready. Most anaesthesiologists and anaesthetists are on-site and available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you chose to deliver without pain medication, then there is also support your decision. Hospitals do this because the choice is the centre of your world, and this is your moment or experience.
If you are scheduled for a caesarean delivery (C-section), you will first be admitted to a birth suite. Therefore, your delivery nurse will complete your admission history and assess you and your baby. To prepare you for the C-section, your nurse will assist you with an antibacterial wipe and clip the hair from just below the belly button to the pubic area.
Also, an anaesthesia provider will visit you to discuss your anaesthesia options.
Cesarean births are usually done with spinal anaesthesia, which means you will be awake and alert when your baby is born. If you are having a spinal, it will be placed in the operating suite prior to the start of the caesarean section. After you receive your spinal, your nurse will place a catheter (a thin flexible tube) into your bladder to keep it empty, and place compression stockings on your legs to help prevent blood clots. Your baby will be born within the first few minutes of the caesarean section, and will be dried and warmed, all within your sight. Your partner can be with you throughout the caesarean, and can take plenty of pictures of your beautiful new baby. At the completion of the caesarean, your baby will be placed in your arms, or skin to skin if you wish, as you move, together as a new family, into recovery.
Sometimes, circumstances of labour and delivery change, and caesarean birth becomes necessary for the health and safety of mom and /or baby. Your physician and health care team will explain the indication for caesarean and help prepare you for the procedure.
Your delivery nurse will help you remove any jewellery, clip the hair from your belly button to your pubic bone, and clean your skin with an anti-bacterial wipe. Your anaesthesia provider will meet with you prior to moving to the caesarean suite to discuss pain management. If you already have an epidural for labour, it can be dosed more heavily to keep you comfortable throughout your caesarean birth. If you do not have anaesthesia in labour, a spinal aesthetic can be placed in the caesarean birth suite. In the event of an emergency, the decision may be made to use general anaesthesia (put you to sleep). Rest assured that emergencies, while occurring in only 1% of births, are handled with skill and speed.
Your partner will be given special clothes to wear to accompany you to the caesarean suite. You can bring your camera and you baby book for footprints. Your baby will be dried and warmed, all within your sight, and given to you and your partner as soon as possible. At the completion of your caesarean, your baby will be placed in your arms, or skin to skin if you wish, as you move, together as a family, to recovery.


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CAM In the Community
The Standard Chartered Great City Race
The Standard Chartered Great City Race is a unique 5 km corporate running challenge which takes place around the closed off streets of the City of London. This team based event features City runners from many sectors and raises funds and awareness for "Seeing is Believing" which is committed to tackling avoidable blindness across the world.
The City Asset Management team was led by Denise Collins along with Oliver King and Sam Smith all of whom finished within 90 seconds of each other.
The team raised over £300 to help Seeing is Believing
Trek 26 For The Alzheimer's Society
Trek 26 involved trekking 26miles in an effort to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society to help them find treatments for, and look after those already affected by, dementia.
Our own Georgia Leighburn-Cook took part trekking a circular route from Waterloo Green via the embankment towards Temple, passing Somerset House before crossing both the Millenium and Blackfriars bridges and taking in the impressive St Paul's Cathedral.
Once her feet had recovered Georgia said "You have all helped me raise a total of £742 and donations are still coming in, so thank you so much for making Saturday worthwhile"
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As I mentioned in my last blog post, the Joplin High School Class of 1966 had its 45th year reunion this past weekend. This was my first time to attend and I was pleasantly surprised to see the parking lot full of cars instead of a fleet of OATS buses as I had imagined. OATS used to stand for Old Adults Transportation Services, but I think it has recently been opened up to anyone in need of the service.
Upon arrival, we were each given a name tag that included a picture of ourselves from the yearbook so everyone wouldn't keep asking "who the hell are you?" all night.
After a quick trip to the portable bar and a few handshakes, we were ushered out front for a group picture. As the camera snapped away, we were all looking pretty good, in a geriatric sort of way.
It was nice to see old friends again. I immediately recognized some of them, but others I wouldn't have guessed who they were in a million years.
Most people seemed shocked that I had become a novelist, instead of just getting out on parole. I refrained from touting my latest book too much, and after several trips to the bar, Anheuser's disease (not Alzheimer's) started to set in, so I probably forgot the name of it anyway.
A buffet dinner was served followed by a tribute to our classmates who has passed on. Then a vote was taken in favor of having a 50th class reunion, as each one of us optimistically assumed we would still inhabit the planet in 2016.
The DJ finally kicked off the celebration with some music and the party-goers flooded the dance floor. Through the sea of shuffling feet and gyrating hips, I looked down to see if I could spot any fallen dentures or hairpieces, but everything was cool.
It ended up being a fun-filled evening. No one got too inebriated although my pal Bob and I were pushing the envelope. My hat goes off to the reunion committee for all their time and effort that resulted in a successful evening.
After we had all the fun we could stand, we departed around 10:15 p.m. Bob and his wife loaded up in the car with us, and my wife was the designated driver for the evening.
It was nice to meet old classmates again and see how we had turned into mellowed senior citizens, and had departed from the rowdy teenagers that we once were. However, as I left the party I did find a bra on the parking lot. It was pink and size 36 long, if anyone cares to claim it.
* Disclaimer - This blog post has been embellished for the sole purpose of entertainment. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.


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NYFW: Landlord SS18
Since Landlord made its inaugural debut at New York Fashion Week in 2015, designer and creative director Ryohei Kawanishi has since made quite an impression on the men's street style scene, acquiring an A-list following studded with musicians and celebrities.
Landlord's SS18 collection pays homage to the diasporic Afro-Caribbean communities of the East London neighborhood of Dalston Junction, where the designer lived before putting down roots in Harlem.
Jamaican counter-culture and reggae influences are the soul of the collection and marked with a Rastafarian color palette evident in trim details, belts and color-blocked nylon tracksuits, while clever tributes to Bob Marley were apparent throughout the collection.
The utilitarian influences that have remained since the brand's conception are also evident in the current collection with neon camouflage meshed with Haymarket check prints and crisp, oversized denim with exaggerated cuffs.
Head-to-toe block color, a notable trend prevalent throughout fashion week made its way down the Landlord runway in form of leisure suits shaded in brown, black and orange.
Gold hardware and chunky chains reiterated the sense of 2000's nostalgia that echoed throughout the presentation and although some of the models strutted the runway barefoot, in true island fashion, other looks were completed with ankle-baring footwear by Blackmeans, Mauri and Novesta.


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The Afasic Christmas Concert 2017
Afasic held a very special biennial Christmas Concert on 7th December to celebrate the start of its 50th Anniversary year and to help friends, supporters and members get into the festive spirit early.
We were delighted that our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester was able to join us and although the three young adults leading the concert were extra nervous to be doing a 'Royal Command Performance' they did a brilliant job.
The very wonderful Sir Derek Jacobi entertained us with a reading of 'A Politically Correct Christmas Story' and two pupils from Moor House School & College, Freya Sharp and Oliver Bentley did a great job with their readings.
Music for the evening was provided by the Concordia Chamber Choir, conducted by Dr Andrew Storey, along with the brilliant Robert Meadmore, Elaine Delmar and their pianist Jamie Safir. Robert very kindly told the audience that in his opinion the Afasic concert really is the best Christmas concert in town!
We were also very pleased to once again have the signing choir from St Mary's School & College taking part and they were great, as always! And our thanks also goes to the organist for the evening Martyn Noble.
The evening was led by three young people who have benefited from the work of Afasic, Damian Quinn, Kelly White, and Justin Butcher – and what a brilliant job they did! There was lots of laughter and applause throughout the night with tremendous performances by everyone involved.
We are very grateful to all at St Andrew for hosting our concert once more, all our volunteers on the night and especially our photographer Greg Keeling. There were over 200 people at the event and everyone seemed to have a very enjoyable time.
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This paper was prepared as a thought piece for the Sustainable Development Technologies Canada (SDTC) Clean Tech Advantage Summit in April 2016
1. Introduction
Canada lives an environmental paradox. As a nation that simultaneously boasts vast natural resources and a deeply embedded appreciation of nature, we have slipped from environmental leader to laggard. But this is not just an environmental problem; this is an economic problem. With global competitiveness and trade becoming increasingly tied to environmental performance, we as a nation are at threat of falling behind in a changing world. The good news is that Canada has every tool at its disposal to thrive in a new global economy. By embracing a Renaissance of sorts and renewing commitment to evidence-based, scientifically grounded policy that sets the conditions necessary for spurring innovation, Canada can ensure a prosperous and sustainable economy.
2. Canada's Environmental Paradox
The Canadian identity is closely linked to the natural environment. Canada is one the wealthiest nations on Earth in terms of its vast natural endowments. It is the second largest nation on the planet (CIA, 2015) ranking fourth in total renewable water resources (CIA, 2011) and boasting more coastline than any other country (MoW, 2012). Canada has 24% of the world's remaining intact forest area (Chung, 2014) and 25% of the world's wetlands (NCC, 2016). In addition, it has plentiful natural resource stocks including energy sources, mineral deposits, fisheries and farmland. Canadians truly are unique inheritors of ecological bounty and this has permeated our identity as people. As environmentalist and author David Boyd (2003) puts it, "passion for the natural environment is one of the rare subjects of societal convergence" in Canada.
From the 1970s to the early 1990s, Canada built a strong reputation as an international environmental leader. The examples are numerous. It was the first industrialized nation to ratify the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD, 2015) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC, 2014). Canadian Maurice Strong was known for his central role in the Rio Earth Summit and in other international normative processes on environmental issues. Canada demonstrated leadership on issues such as acid rain, ocean governance, and Arctic protection (Boyd, 2003); and took a leading role in negotiating and adopting one of the world's most successful multilateral environmental agreements, the Montreal Protocol for combatting ozone depletion.
Unfortunately, this leadership has since waned. While the process of quantifying and comparing environmental performance is far from standardized, there have been numerous studies and rankings that put Canada at the bottom of the pack when compared to its peer countries[1]. In a 2010 study from Simon Fraser University, Canada's environmental performance ranked 24 out of the 25 wealthiest nations in the OECD (Gunton, 2010). In a 2013 study published by the Center for Global Development, Canada ranked last among 27 industrialized nations on environmental performance (Waldie, 2013). Even one of the country's most highly respected think tanks, the Conference Board of Canada (2013), ranks Canada 15 out of 17 industrialized nations on environmental performance. In an analysis of country's governance structures for enabling sustainable development, the OECD commented that Canada has "a tendency to talk rather than act." And while a dominant narrative in Canada for decades has been that the country is a world-leader on the environment, there is a growing awareness and awakening to the fact that "Canada's reputation far exceeds our track record." (Suzuki, 2003)
Herein lies the Canadian environmental paradox – a nation with an abundance of natural resources and strong cultural ties to the natural world has slipped from an environmental trailblazer to a laggard when compared to its peers.
3. New Framing
Understanding Canada's comparatively low environmental performance requires new framing. For so long, the arguments have been about whether or not Canada is lagging and not about how Canada is lagging. When one investigates more deeply it becomes apparent that many of Canada's environmental problems are also economic problems.
Canada does rank high on certain environmental indicators, for example, fourth for protected areas (IUCN, 2015) and fourth for share of total installed renewable electricity globally (OECD, 2014a). In addition, it scores high on environmental inventions (fifth) (OECD, 2012) and on clean-tech innovation (sixth) (WWF, 2014). Where Canada falls short is on measures of productivity.
Productivity measures the efficiency with which an economy transforms inputs into outputs (StatsCan, 2014). The most common measure for productivity is labour productivity (output in dollars per hour worked) and Canada has lagged behind the United States and other major countries on this measure for over three decades (Hodgson, 2013). Environmental productivity measures are also problematic for Canada. According to a recent report by Smart Prosperity (2016), when comparing the country to a group of 14 peer countries[2] that are most similar in terms of income, population density, economic structure and economic growth Canada ranks:
· 14th out of 15 on CO2 productivity (GDP per unit of CO2 emitted)
· 15th out of 15 on energy productivity (GDP per unit of CO2 emitted)
· 9th out of 15 on water withdrawal productivity (GDP per unit of water used)
· 11th out of 15 on material consumption productivity (GDP per unit of material consumed)
To put this more simply, Canada's economy uses comparatively more natural resources than its peers for generating wealth. Combine this with our lagging labour productivity and the case for framing these issues differently becomes apparent. While discourse often pits the environment against the economy, our productivity numbers show that we must consider both to have a prosperous Canadian economy in the future. The data shows that environmental performance and economic competitiveness often go hand-in-hand. Nine of the countries ranked in the World Economic Forum's top fifteen for environmental performance are also in the top fifteen for global competitiveness (Boyd, 2012) with Switzerland ranking number one on both indices.
This is a tremendous opportunity for Canada. As a nation, we are not expecting to see large labour market changes or export growth from current industrial sectors (EDC, 2015), which means technological deployment, deepening of workforce skills and knowledge, resource efficiency (Smart Prosperity, 2016), and transformative innovation (StatsCan, 2014) are the areas where potential wealth creation could be realized.
4. A Canadian Renaissance
Canada is at a unique point in history. 2015 marked a monumental year of change for the country and the global discussion around sustainability. Domestically, a Liberal government was elected after 10 years of Conservative rule. In addition, the oil and gas producing province of Alberta elected an NDP government ending the 44-year Progressive Conservative dynasty. The Canadian political landscape is vastly different than it was at the beginning of 2015. On the international front, the United Nations held three high profile conferences on sustainable development – the Financing the Future Forum in Addis Ababa on sustainable finance, the Sustainable Development Summit in New York to adopt the post-2015 development agenda (the Sustainable Development Goals) and COP 21 in Paris for a globally binding climate agreement. Environmental issues, particularly climate change, are on political agendas all over the world.
The UN Environment Programme also called for decarbonisation (net zero emissions) by the year 2050 to meet a 2°C warming scenario (UNEP, 2015). This is a particularly pertinent for Canada's fossil fuel industries, as they will need to be replaced by low carbon energy systems and products to meet global climate objectives. And to add yet another layer of complexity to the system, these realizations about the imminent future of the industry come at an especially volatile time as commodity markets are experiencing drastically depressed oil and natural gas prices which have led to economic downturn, particularly in fossil fuel exporting regions.
There is an opportunity for Canada to take advantage of these unique conditions and undergo a Renaissance of sorts - to return to the status of an environmental leader and a country that "punches above its weight" economically (Flaherty, 2010). The Renaissance was characterized by a surge of interest in classical learning and values, particularly philosophy, arts and science. Canada has the opportunity to apply this to the policy context and renew its commitment to evidence-based, scientifically grounded policy that sets the conditions necessary for a new Canadian economy.
A transition is already underway and investment patterns are changing; the numbers speak for themselves. 2015 was a record year for clean energy investment reaching $329B and surpassing capital expenditure in oil and gas ($321B) for the first time ever (Leibreich, 2016). It is estimated that $90 trillion in global infrastructure investments will be required from 2015 to 2030 particularly in areas like energy technology, water infrastructure, and transportation innovation as populations grow and low-income countries develop (GCEC, 2014). The question is if Canada will be a buyer or a seller of the technologies that will attract these dollars and meet these growing needs.
Canada has one of the most educated populations on the planet (OECD, 2014b), vast natural resources and an inherent entrepreneurial spirit. There is every opportunity to create the kind of expertise and technology the world needs.
5. New Approaches, New Legacy – Conclusion
What will determine how this future unfolds is how we as Canadians approach it. Will we let this new transition divide us or will we have it unify us; be our common 21st Century project as the national railway once was? Will we see change as a threat and resist it until we are forced to adapt or will we see it as an opportunity, embrace it, and get ahead of the transition? Will we use the wealth from our current industries to build the industries of the future? Will we focus on the ecosystem Canada creates for environmental and economic innovation or will invest in dying sectors of the past?
Speaking as a young Canadian who is passionate about the future of this country and our planet, I believe there are several things we need to do to create the conditions for the successful transition to a sustainable future.
· Reframe innovation
In many senses, the term innovation has become synonymous with technology. It is important that we also consider and encourage innovations in business models, policy, platforms, etc. as they can enable technology deployment and have potential transformative impacts on consumer behaviour and/or culture. We should also address the various scales of innovation. A complete strategy around innovation investment and ecosystem building will include considerations for both incremental and transformative solutions. While there are low hanging fruit and quick wins, a portfolio approach that considers potentially disruptive innovations should be employed.
· Humanize our challenges for new solutions
At the very root of innovation is meeting basic human needs or desires. We often focus too much on what technologies do and don't think about why they exist in the first place. If we look at our challenges from the human lens first, it can open a space for broader solutions beyond simply incrementally improving current ways of doing things.
· Be deliberate about where Canada can win big
As discussed in this paper, Canada has a vast array of resources at its disposal. While there is no crystal ball for what the future will bring, there is knowledge about the industries and sectors that will be required to meet the needs of global trends like growing populations, mass urbanization, carbon constrained economies, etc. Canada should take stock of competencies in relation to these trends and deploy our resources towards these areas of growth.
· Build ecosystems
No one country can be a leader in everything, but building a strong, resilient economy is about creating reinforcing ecosystems for innovation to thrive. This is done through implementing policy architecture that matches our values and priorities domestically and in the global marketplace, making well-placed investments, and strategically building capacity in the areas that we believe our competitive advantage lies.
Change is never easy or comfortable but it is inevitable. As we progress and evolve, those who thrive are those who are able to embrace the opportunities of transition by becoming indispensible to making it happen. The natural environment is embedded in who we are as Canadians and for that reason we already have an unfair advantage in a world where sustainable development is central to economic wellbeing. We can take the bounties of the industries of the past and transform them into the industries of the future. We can be the trailblazers that show the world how to build that model. That is the legacy I see for Canada.
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[1] A peer country refers to nations with comparable governing and economic systems, they vary per study.
[2] Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.


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In the TED Talk titled "Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong ," British journalist Johann Hari discusses the available research into the underlying causes of addiction and concludes that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it's connection.
This makes perfect sense for the family of the leaf as we're not addicted as one would think so much to a substance but with the connection of whom we share premium cigars with. Tobacco (with additives) addiction causes strangers to huddle up around lamp posts and picnic tables in 12 degree weather in the rain and snow. A cigar lifestyle connection causes patrons to gather and organize in leather-seated lounges and on finished patios for hours at a time in comfort and harmony.
There's nothing to fight when it comes to the cigar lifestyle, only several things to embrace. Embrace the conversation, the people watching, the music, the silence, the vibe, the chatter, the laughter, the relationship. To these I'm addicted. I admit it! To nicotine, not at all, because I choose when I want to enjoy it, it doesn't tell me that I need it. I choose what the optimum conditions are for me to have a great experience…time, regulated temperature, the company I keep, libation or not. If the conditions are not right or the day doesn't permit, we wait. We wait because there's control, not an artificial chemical dependency. We choose because cigars are a tool, not a crutch…a luxury, not a burden.
Don't fight the urge to experiment with the cigar lifestyle. Jump in and stay. It's the opposite of addiction, it's connection. Connection that brings about peace, tolerance, relationship and education. Because of this, we actually need to expand it, encourage it, and not stifle it by lumping it in with Marlboros and Black and Milds.


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Why Would I Need a Tooth Extracted?
Though teeth were meant to be permanent, there are many reason why a tooth would need to be pulled. Teeth that a very badly damaged and cannot be repaired using another method will need to be pulled. Overcrowding which can occur from the eruption of wisdom teeth is another common reason for teeth extractions. Infected teeth may also have to be removed. This is usually done when a root canal is not successful. If periodontal disease has cause the tooth to become loose, it will also likely need to be extracted.
What Happens During a Tooth Extraction?
Depending on where the tooth is located, why it is being pulled, and the overall health of the tooth will determine what takes place during the extraction. In a simple removal of a tooth which is easily accessible, the gum area will be numbed and the tooth will be removed using special instruments created to grip the tooth. An incision into the gum may be required in order to perform the extraction when a tooth is impacted or broken and many patients will ask to be sedated for this procedure.
Will There Be a Lot of Pain?
At Cohen's Gentle Dental, we use advanced pain management methods designed to help ensure any discomfort patients feel will be minimal. After the procedure, patients can may want to use ice packs and medications to manage the discomfort and swelling.
What Will Healing Be Like?
The initial healing period traditionally takes approximately one to two weeks. New bone and gum tissue will grow into the gap. However, having a tooth (or teeth) missing and not filling the gap with an implant can cause the remaining teeth to move. This can affect a person's bite and make it difficult to chew. For that reason, the dentist may recommend replacing the missing teeth with an implant, bridge, or denture.


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It is already longtime no surprise anymore for me how sometimes very strong players prepare their games very poorly. It is really not only amateurs as described in my article password whom don't optimally prepare. Previous article is a model example of how one should not prepare. You are an international master and you play a closed grandmaster-norm-tournament in Czech. The pairings are known well in advance and you only have to play one game each day. Still you manage to miss an important game of your opponent played over 1 year ago. Although this game was inserted in any commercial database.
Funny or rather sad is a Chessbase article published a few months earlier. In this article the British grandmaster Daniel Gormally explains how he despite preparing well with chessprograms (databases and engines), lost against a 300 points lower rated opponent. However his preparation didn't take into account one very important element. His opponent was a very experienced and strong correspondence-chess-player: the British Senior International Master John Anderson.
Now it is clear that Daniels opening-choice wasn't very smart. Choosing a sharp opening as the stronger player is already risky (see my article how to win from a stronger player). If you combine this against a player with loads of correspondence-chess experience then all ingredients are there for a very nasty surprise.
Daniel did't have the chance to play before a correspondence-game against John will surely be an excuse some readers will use to defend Daniel. I don't accept such excuse. In my article using databases I explain how to use the correspondence-database to extract the optimal moves in a variation but that is not the only reason why to use that database. In my preparation I will often check if my opponent doesn't play correspondence-chess. By doing so I found out that not only former world champion correspondence Gert-Jan Timmerman playing for KOSK, but also Rene Beniest plays correspondence-chess which could've played an important role in the interclubmatch against SK Oude God.
Solely looking to the correspondence-database to define if somebody is an (active) correspondence-player isn't fully safe. I played 20 correspondence-games in my career and only 1 fragment of a game can be found in the database so I can imagine many correspondence-players are not even mentioned. Therefore it is not redundant to check some sites like ICCF, IECC, FICGS in which I encountered the for me unfamiliar Belgian topplayer Jeroen Van Assche recently made the transfer to ICCF. This transfer is no surprise as ICCF is the place to be in correspondence-chess.
I also want to honor our Belgian correspondence-federation still each month publishing a free open and nice magazine of which we can only dream about in standard chess especially after the recent general annual meeting. Scrolling through the current list of correspondence-members I remark our Belgian topplayer Francois Godart. Maybe he joined after being inspired by our Dutch neighbors where several strong youth-players started with correspondence-chess: Etienne Goudriaan, Twan Burg. In any case I believe that a few years correspondence-chess can be useful for standard-chess as you learn how to work properly with databases and engines which after reading above article surely can't be considered anymore as a luxury.


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It looks like Season 2 of Fox's The Gifted could be getting even frostier with Skyler Samuels (Scream Queens), who plays the Stepford Cuckoos, in talks to become a series regular.
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Introduced in episode eight of the debut season, Samuels' Esme joined the Mutant Undergound and subsequently helped liberate her sisters, Phoebe and Sophie, as part of an attack on Sentinel Services. "Yeah, you'll be seeing lots more of me and my sisters next season!" Samuels said in an interview with TVLine regarding her future on the show.
With their last name revealed to be Frost, and their comic history as clones of none other than the White Queen Emma Frost, speculation has begun that next season could see the Hellfire Club and Emma come into focus. So far, the Cuckoos have displayed some questionable traits as well, hinting that they're not as altruistic as we first thought, and truly destined for anti-hero status.
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They even mentally manipulated members within their own camp so as to wage war on Trask Industries, which might well end up shaping them into full-fledged mutant terrorists sooner rather than later, perhaps even trying to lure in the Strucker kids.
Airing Monday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox, The Gifted stars Stephen Moyer, Amy Acer, Sean Teale, Natalie Alyn Lind, Percy Hynes Whites, Blair Redford, Jamie Chung, Emma Dumont, and Coby Bell. The Gifted concludes its first season on Fox on Jan. 15 with a two-hour finale.


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It was all about black and white this time. Black and white-so pure and clean when they stand on their own, but mixed together giving new dimensions and various powerful shades of black, whites and greys.
As I looked at my new skull creation to be- the palette of greens, reds, violets and blues flashed before my eyes, but they never appealed to me - nor to the skull. Not this time. It was a joint decision to keep it all black and white. It was never about the vibrant colours this time as I entered the journey with my skull. It was about finding the strength in black and whites, and how to use this powerful combination.
Black and white. So simple, so straight forward, but then again not at all.
It is not often as simple as black and white. Or is it? In life, so many colours to choose from our palettes. Colours and paths to choose, directions and destinations. Where to go, why, with someone or on your own? This might drive one mad at some occasions, then again, sometimes it all just feels so easy. So right. So straightforward. So black and white.
How do we choose which path is the right one to enter, when there are so many options and directions ahead of us. Is there always a right path or direction awaiting us to choose it, awaiting us to find it, all we need to do is just feel it and then walk. Or maybe we find our path when we find the right one to walk right next to, when it all just makes sense. Someone who has found their own path, and it lies right next to yours and the more you walk togehter, the more the paths will join. But still, never completely be the same one.
Sometimes we may have stumbled upon our paths and had to make them right for the time being or choose to leave them behind as wrong ones to be able to find the ones we were meant to walk. Maybe we have tried to make the wrong turns right again until we got too tired to walk and laid down to rest for a while to find the strenght to start walking and finding new ones. We all have a path to find, our own. Some might have found it, some may still be searching. We may walk next to someone, but never on the same path. For if we choose the paths of others, we will never find our own.
// Shara
To live remains an art which everyone must learn, and which no one can teach
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Every Monday, volunteer Liz Lazich arrives at Cat Town with her Canon 5D Mark II and walks about the adoption center, looking for the newest arrivals from the Oakland shelter. Her work capturing photos of our cats is essential in helping them get noticed and eventually adopted.
We asked Liz to bring her camera to the Studios for a special session with our youngest rescues, the members of the Forgotten Kitten Project. With her art background and understanding of our shy and special-needs felines, we knew Liz would bring a special perspective to this photo shoot.
"I immediately envisioned black and white photographs, and then I started thinking about abstracts," Liz said. "Kitties have so many incredible features and markings that we sometimes take for granted. I wanted to highlight those in an up close and personal way."
But they aren't the easiest subjects.
"Executing this project with kittens was an awesome challenge because they just won't stop moving," she said.
Check out the featured images below from her Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 visit.
Thank you to Liz for helping our kittens find the loving homes they deserve! Explore volunteer opportunities on our website or email email@example.com to inquire.
Cat Town is working to help other rescues across the country replicate our work with Forgotten Kittens thanks to a generous grant from Maddie's Fund. Learn more about our Forgotten Kitten Project in our weekly Kitten Wire dispatch. Be sure to check out last week's post.
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In October 2017, you could be forgiven for wondering why there is an apparent disconnect between parties' rights over references. Apparent. The UK Government advises "References: workers' rights – An employer doesn't usually have to give a work reference – but if they do, it must be fair and accurate. Workers may be able to challenge a reference they think is unfair or misleading. Employers must give a reference if: there was a written agreement to do so if they're in a regulated industry, like financial services. If they give a reference it: must be fair and accurate – and can include details about workers' performance and if they were sacked; can be brief – such as job title, salary and when the worker was employed. Once the worker starts with a new employer they can ask to see a copy of a reference. They have no right to ask their previous employer".
I find this odd because at face value it seems conflicted. Why are financial services prefaced with "like" – does this lack of explicitness about other regulated industries – for example the NHS or military – infer that the latter could be exempt? The reference must be fair and accurate and "can" contain – no mention of what it "must" (or not) contain. And the employee has no right to ask their previous employer – what if the reference by the former employer had been written by a boss with a grudge and is full of lies?
ACAS repeats the Government's line but further advises "A prospective employer must only approach the candidate's current employer with their permission. Any request should include relevant questions regarding the candidate's ability to carry out the role applied for and it may be a good idea to enclose a job description for the referee". http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=5072. I'm not convinced this gets around the fact that the previous employer may have held a grudge.
Moreover, as at July 2017, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) advises "There is no detailed legislation specifically designed to deal with the general provision of references. However, some legislation many have an impact on different aspects and a list of the relevant Acts is given at the end of these Q&As (see Q 'Legislation'). https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/emp-law/recruitment/references-questions
So, does this last mean – I'm not being flippant – there is a degree to which the whole is a grey area and neither employer nor prospective employee has any comeback assuming the very basic criteria are met?
I think I've found the right candidate to fill an open position and now it's time to check references. What's the best way to get the information I need? Should I ask each person the same questions? What do I read—if anything—into the tone of their voice? And how do I overcome the fact that so many companies only allow you to talk to HR and confirm the most basic information? (I'm sure we've all experienced that).
Checking references is often seen as one small piece of the hiring protocol—the last thing I need to do before making a formal offer to a candidate. But would my viewing the process of securing and checking references as a legal formality be a mistake? I suspect so. If we assume my concerned cynicism is ill-founded, reference-checking often yields vital information about the candidate. The former employer is surely in a better position to give me an accurate estimate of whether the candidate will be able to perform well in specific circumstances and challenges, hopefully enabling me to assess how their strengths and limitations apply in my own company. The candidate might have settled well into a small research team in a 3-person sweet-making business in Bradford but not so well in the global Haribo framework.
If you ask for a reference in writing, it is going to be limited – based on all the evidence we have above. Your ideal is to book a call with the candidate's current organisation. They may not wish that but, from experience, many are ok with it. Though it's important to go into it knowing they're obliged to give you nothing. It's about managing the verbal situation. So, my best reference-checking protocols are:
Seek internal input before the call:
Have a conversation with everyone involved in the candidate's recruitment. Ask them about any concerns, what they would you like to follow up on, what do you wish you knew more about. What you learn should form the basis of your questions for the referee. The goal with any reference check is to go beyond simply verifying facts. Consider who is best positioned to provide the context and insight you seek. If, for instance, you want to assess the candidate's leadership skills, talk to former subordinates; for questions about the candidate's strategic orientation, talk to former bosses. If you want to measure his influencing skills, talk to peers. I accept this is not always possible but much of it is if we make the effort.
Set the tone – don't rush the enquiry:
Ask how the referee knows the candidate, to double-check that the person you're speaking to is in a position to evaluate him. You need to establish whether the referee is simply an HR administrator with pre-packed generic chat; or, perhaps, the recruit's boss or colleague. The fact that you may have asked for a call with a specific person doesn't mean it's not been passed to HR. Start the conversation with the referee from the premise that the candidate will make a good employee. Emphasise the value of having a reliable reference. Say that you know, of course, that no candidate is perfect but that it's useful to know as much as possible about the applicant to confirm whether they have a good chance of success in the job.
Describe the job:
Be specific about the role you're trying to fill and its challenges. Ask the referee if they have seen the candidate perform in similar circumstances. Ask about his/her exact role and responsibilities, what did he/she do and how did he/she do it. If the referee has not seen the candidate in that context – the referee is the HR administrator – perhaps broaden the question. Ask something along the lines of how success is measured in the candidate's company. Tell the referee what the candidate will need to be effective in the role you're offering, then listen to what the person has to say. Don't interrupt or give the referee the answer you want.
Ask open-ended but specific questions:
Avoid things like what can you tell me about the candidate. It's vague and thereby allows vague answers. Try using information gleaned from the candidate during the interview process. Say something like, "I understand X helped implement a new IT system in the purchasing department. Can you tell me more about his role in that?" Or, "I understand your department was under a lot of pressure because of the recent company buy-out. Can you give me an example of how he got dispirited employees to continue work with him despite their future being in jeopardy?". As the conversation progresses, you can hint at your anxieties and concerns. For instance, "X doesn't have a lot of experience managing people, how do you think he'll do as a supervisor?
Stick to the facts:
Focus on what the referee is saying rather than how they're saying it – don't read too much into their tone of voice or inflection. You don't know whether the person you're talking to is always monotone, or is just having a bad day. The bulk of your judgment should be based on facts; you can't make emotional decisions. There are, however, red flags. It's a bad sign, for instance, if the candidate did not inform the referee that you'd be calling. If the referee says something like, "'I'm really not the right person to talk about him,'" that, too, does not reflect well on the candidate. In the uncommon event that your understanding differs from what you hear from one or more referees, ask the candidate to explain. You may find that it is nothing to be concerned about.
Check soft skills:
Ask referees about the candidate's soft skills, and social and emotional-intelligence-based capabilities. For instance, "what can you tell me about X's self-awareness and self-motivation? Is he empathetic and flexible?" There are no right or wrong answers – indeed, in CVs I am always wary of soft skills since they can't be measured; but that's different from having a conversation with someone who knows the applicant. You will hopefully learn whether the candidate is a cultural fit for your organisation. Try to understand the type of culture that this candidate has worked in and his ability to learn and adapt to a new one. Some organisations are collaborative, while others are more competitive.
Find ways in:
When speaking to a referee proves challenging—if, say, you can't contact them directly – perhaps in a huge organisation such as the NHS where the candidate is almost certain to be unknown to the person you're speaking; or you're talking to HR and only getting basics about the candidate's title and dates of employment—consider alternative ways to get the information. Perhaps you contact people in your network who may also know the candidate (my partner's son was recently employed by a bank where his brother works so there is an "in") or know someone that does. You or your colleague may know – or be able to find or from a friend of a friend – someone who can tell you things. Look at professional associations, personal networks, past employees, and LinkedIn to see if there's any overlap.
Principles to Remember:
Gather feedback from all the people who interviewed the candidate and focus on one or two concerns you'd like to follow up.
Ask specific questions related to the role you're trying to fill and its challenges. Avoid broad questions such as, "What can you tell me about him?"
Listen to what the person is saying and don't interrupt or supply the answer you want to hear.
Show any scepticism or negativity toward the candidate—the referee will probably be less inclined to answer out of loyalty to the candidate if they know him, or their organisation.
Read anything into the person's inflection. You don't have enough context to judge a stranger's tone of voice.
Be hindered by HR policies that disallow reference checks. Seek out other sources of information such as professional associations, past employees, and LinkedIn to see if there's anyone in your extended network who can enlarge your understanding of the candidate.
Work Reference – https://www.gov.uk/work-reference
References for employment – http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=5072
References Q&A | CIPD – https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/emp-law/recruitment/references-questions


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My Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Life by Jennissa Barker
We are so excited to welcome fashionista and blogger behind Issa Poppins, Jennissa Barker, to our community. Today she is giving us a glimpse into her crazy (and crazy rewarding) life as a nanny and sharing her style that is practically perfect in every way! We know you'll fall in love with her too.
-The Women of The Well
Hey y'all! I'm Jennissa and I'm the gal behind Issa Poppins. That's Vanessa with a J and Issa is pronounced with a long "e" sound. Confusing? Nah! I'm simply the most delightfully complicated spoon full of sugar you will ever meet. Don't ask me where I live at the moment, because it's never the same place for long. What I can tell you is that I am a Missouri bred woman, who received my highest form of education from the University of Arkansas, and have been blessed, beyond my deserving, with the most fascinating nanny position for the last 5 years of my never once predictable life.
The name Issa Poppins is really quite simple. Poppins stems from, you guessed it: Mary Poppins. The Issa factor actually also plays on that same wavelength in the sense that it's been my official given name for all those under the age of 5 for, say, the last five years. Scratch that, I think people much older than 5 are now calling me Issa. I kind of like it, in the whole "I want to be called Issa instead of grandma," sort of way.
When I was approaching graduation from college, I had scaries settling in that were worse than your worst case of Sunday scaries ever. What was my next step and how was I suppose to make my imprint? I was not ready for the real world, much less a typical 9-5 office job. It wasn't until 2 weeks after walking across the stage that I packed my suitcase and flew to NYC to meet with nanny agencies in person. My initial thought was, "Why not try something fun and exciting for 1 or 2 years? What do I have to lose?"
During my time as a nanny, we have resided predominately in Florida and New York. Although we spend much of our time bouncing back and forth between two states, we have spent much of our time living out of our suitcases elsewhere. I have collected over 40 stamps in my passport with trips to Australia, Italy, and Bermuda, to name a few. I once flew in a helicopter over a volcano with a 3 year old and walked through a forest with a 1 year old on my hip with grizzly bears 50 yards away. I've sat next to Richard Branson at lunch on his private island and built a castle of Legos with a real life princess in the South of France. My job cannot be real life, or can it?
Well, here I am almost 5.5 years later, with no intentions of ever really "leaving" my nanny job for good. These children, and their parents, are now my family. This opportunity has afforded me with the ability to purchase a home in Dallas in order to nest and be closer to family. Just 6 months ago, I went to a rotational schedule designed to give me the social freedom that I thought I might be lacking. After growing bored on my time off, I discovered that I needed a creative outlet. This is how Issa Poppins was formed. I feel as though Issa Poppins is a way for people to learn from or live vicariously through my experiences. If you're feeling adventurous, you too can set out on the search for a non-conventional nanny position. I've listed the steps for you to follow below!
1. Pick a location: There are many places in this world that we can choose to live in, you are not stuck! Where do you want to go, what do you want to see and experience?
2. Get your references in order: Just like any "normal" job, you will need some experience. You'll need to compile a list of people who you have worked for in the past. List those whom you have worked for the longest, and/or would be most willing to pick up the phone with another mother is calling to verify your background.
3. How will you sell yourself: Think about what you have to offer to a family. Are you CPR certified? Are you happy, energetic, adventurous, caring and compassionate? What are your values, and how will you instill them in a child and in positive way? These are all questions you will need to be prepared to answer for yourself as well as your potential employers.
4. Make your resume stand out: Look into companies that can help you piece together an eye catching resume. The great thing about a nanny resume is that it doesn't have to be too uniform. Pick a fun template that shows your personality. I'd suggest using Loft Resumes or searching for services on Etsy.
5. Find an agency: Jobs like mine are few and far between, and they most certainly will not pop up on sites like Care.com. After you decide what city you'd like to live in, search for reputable nanny agencies within the metroplex. If you want to look into New York of Florida, I'd highly recommend working with The Lindquist Group.
6. Negotiate Wisely: Once you meet a family and are in the negotiating phase of being hired, know your worth! Candidates with a higher education and willingness to commit to something 2-5 years should be compensated accordingly.
7. Take the plunge: If you've been itching for a change, or if you've been wanting to try something new, do it! You're only young once, and you never know what opportunities could stem from your non-conventional career path.
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Coaching Team
All of our coaching staff is National Archery Association Certified, which means the instructors will follow the National Archery Association Junior Olympic Development program which includes safety, shooting, and equipment.
Kylie Fischbach
Small and Large Group Instruction
Individual/Private Lessons
Competition Training
Kylie is a competitive archer, this along with her natural ability to lead, teach, motivate, and encourage others is demonstrated in every class she coaches. She has created a following with her loyal students due to her personal interest in making every student feel comfortable and secure in knowing that they belong, and that with practice, they will continue to grow and improve their skills.


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Our weekly Survivor Support Group at the Resource Center is special because it is completely peer-led and peer-operated. In addition to being facilitated by survivors of exploitation, support group participants also help in the set-up, break down, and general organization for the time we host for them. Because this group provides a safe haven from the world that so often misunderstands or judges those who have endured what our women have, participants are also invited to share with the group on topics they have studied that prove to be influential to all attendees. Our group discusses many subjects surrounding rehabilitation, including emotional recovery from trauma, personal boundaries, faith's role in recovery, but most recently, our group was honored to host a presentation by Sarah, one of our group participants, who has illustrated how PTSD impacts the brain and how to heal from it in the moment it affects them. Way to go, Sarah!
Sarah's topic of choice was Amygdala Hijacking, a process in the brain which triggers a fight or flight fear-based response that is overwhelmingly out-of-proportion to the stimulus because one has lived through repeated or constant trauma in their past. Survivors who are being exploited often face life-threatening situations on a daily basis, but this still can be extremely damaging even when they have left exploitation and are rebuilding their lives. What may seem trivial to a layperson may trigger an enormous response in a PTSD diagnosed survivor, which can impact their ability to function. But not only did Sarah's presentation define what Amygdala Hijacking is; it also offered a solution to this fear-based response, including a step-by-step guide to talking one's self out of fight or flight.
Because Sarah's presentation was so well received by the group, our facilitators have chosen a new curriculum developed by a christian neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf, which explains the process of learning new material effectively and how to literally "switch on your brain." "It's been proven that in high stress situations and different forms of torture and manipulation, human being's brains are drastically affected to a physical point of damage," says Sarah. "I believe a group that is so focused on emotional health needs a scientific balance of how they feel and also what their body is doing in relation to the traumas they endured." This is especially important for survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation, as the specific trauma they face can be devastating. "We live within our bodies everyday and traffickers usually teach us to numb ourselves and pretend we don't have a body AND emotions. They train us to stop noticing our emotions and stop knowing what damage is being done. It's our job once free to reverse this damage, I believe."
Sarah has a point: though our group can learn about emotional healing on a weekly basis, the medical and scientific side of healing can insure that the knowledge we share has a lasting effect on survivors. "I believe that if these women were given a lead to medical care, we could address the PTSD symptoms in that place," Sarah shares. "It's hard to get anyone in trafficking to actually see their situation is bad. But literally everyone needs check ups. I believe if given the opportunity to have pre-paid medical check ups, this environment could serve as a place to inform them of the life they're in and how to get free. This is where they could be given materials and direction to the groups." Alabaster Jar Project is doing our part in this by offering medical referrals to local free clinics which can be the first step in a survivor's healing. Science and medical attention are often the key to one's recovery.
Sarah has become an asset to our group not only by presenting her knowledge, but also by participating in all topics over the last several months. When asked if she gets more out of group if she is sharing or listening, her answer is both. "I get equal support in my opinion because I am learning to give love and accept it," she states. "It is a process that children learn early with healthy influence, and without it they fail to experience it. In order to have a healthy lifestyle I believe it's my job to both give support and accept it."
Our support group meets once a week. We start and end every group with a prayer in agreement for the Lord's healing and protection over our group. Though this group is closed to the general public, we invite you to pray over our women with us this week and every week as our group shares their time together. This group is a close-knit, loving community and we are blessed by each and every one of them.


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This super castle made of cardboard will turn princesses and knights into proper actors and actresses. With its authentic design the castle will resist all attempts at conquest. It can be individually adapted and encourages children to let their imaginations run free. The windows are perforated and can be punched out. Even the door can be opened. Fun and games are guaranteed.
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This position is to provide assistance with parks ground maintenance, some trail maintenance and assistance with public works operations. Applicants must be continuing their studies at a post-secondary educational institution.
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Royal Motor Yacht Club Bridal Fair
The Royal Motor Yacht Club, Newport creates a magical atmosphere with the tinkling of rigging on boat masts in the background, sparkling water, tropical palms, spectacular sunsets and a panoramic view overlooking Pittwater. It is a spectacular setting for both your wedding ceremony and wedding reception. Telephone the Royal Motor Yacht Club direct on (02) 9998 5509