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It was my enormous privilege to be in Sheffield on Thursday at the Regeneration Summit alongside 150 young people, both the Archbishops, around 40 bishops and 20 youth workers.
THe Summit was billed thusly:
"Regeneration is about a group of young people calling the Church of England to think seriously about how it can better resource, equip and reach young people and offering help to do so"
It was a day therefore of listening and exploring. The programme had been put together by an organising committee that was mainly composed of young people aged around 19 or 20 and was a mixture of fun, process and creative ways of feeding back.
I arrived in the nick of time, a tad under 4 hours door to door, and found I was leading the group work for my alloted group of teens and bishops. It proved to be a good process though and I loved the bunch of secondary school aged young people that made up ' group 11'
The things that came through most strongly in our group were:
- Sunday morning is a terrible time if you want to explore Church with young people.
- Stuff in church is aimed at children or adults but always misses out the teenagers
- Faith is not tied to denomination, churches should work together
- Sermons should be more interactive and more connected in with real life
- Faith/Church needs to link more with schools to connect to the needs and realities of young people.
I'm looking forward to seeing the amalgamated feedback from the day but that may take a while. I'm really hoping the day will lead to some bold and strategic adventures.
(What's in no doubt though is the impact it made on the young people I spoke to)
The day drew together a pledge which those participating were asked to sign:
Regeneration Youth Summit Pledge
Gathered in Sheffield for the Regeneration Summit we are excited by all the positive work with young people across our nation. We rejoice that so many young people are involved in the life of our Church, yet we yearn for more.
As Bishops and Church leaders we pledge ourselves to find new ways to listen to the voices of young people, and encourage… them in their Christian walk. We will work to enable young people's voices to be heard better both within our Diocese and the national Church. We will seek to find new ways to empower young people both in leadership and ministry. We will endevour to work with colleagues to enable new mission initiatives with young people, and consider if new financial resources can be made available to support these.
As young people gathered at the Regeernation Summit we affirm we will work hard to encourage and support our church leaders. We will pray for our Bishops, and so all we can to bless their leadership amongst us. We will work positively in our local churches, to encouarge our leaders. We plegde ourselves to pray for our friends, and to try to find new ways of sharing our faith with them.
Together, we commit afresh to pray for the Church we love, and to ask God to work a miracle amongst us, that He would use us to help many more young people across England come to a living faith in Jesus Christ.


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I love where I live and I hope I breathed new life and fresh perspective into the daily grind for everyone who stopped by to hear my chatter. The most inspiring part to me is wondering whose life I am touching and what conversations I am starting. There is no better reward than starting a dialogue that changes perception or unifies diversity. I am grateful to be a part of this community, even if only for a brief visit.
My desk is covered with half-finished stories and piles of research for my next book. Ideas race through my head as I sit down to do this one thing I really love. My door is always open and the coffee pot is always ready for friends old and new to come in, sit down, and discourse. Maybe we will change history or maybe we will just change our corner of the world, but either way we will make memories and nourish the human condition.


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The opening ceremony of London 2012 will go head to head with the likes of Call The Midwife and Strictly Come Dancing for one of the top prizes at this year's Arqiva British Academy Television Awards.
The lavish Olympic spectacle, directed by filmmaker Danny Boyle, is one of six shows which will compete for the Radio Times audience award at the star-studded event on Sunday May 12.
It will, however, face some stiff competition from both Midwife and Strictly, two of BBC One's biggest shows of the past 12 months.
Other shows shortlisted for the prize – the only one of the awards voted for by the public – include The Great British Bake Off, Game Of Thrones and Homeland.
Radio Times editor Ben Preston said the shortlist 'perfectly captures a simply sensational television year'.
He added: 'From Danny Boyle's Olympic Opening night extravaganza to a vintage Strictly and a monster hit like Call The Midwife, there's something for everyone.
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The Olympics opening ceremony – which was seen by almost 27m viewers in the UK – took a dizzying journey through British history from the industrial revolution to the rise of the NHS.
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Jerel Law's new book, "Spirit Fighter," an adventure tale based on images and stories from the Bible, has turned in strong sales in a limited run through Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and is set for general release in March.
One editor at Thomas Nelson publishers, the international Christian firm that published it, calls Law, who pastors a church in Huntersville, "a truly promising, creative author with a fresh voice."
Law's son Christopher deemed it "awesome," and Law said he's signed autographs and taken pictures for kids in his neighborhood who have read it.
"I think kids will really respond to this book, especially in the Christian market," said Molly Hodgin, an editorial director at Thomas Nelson. "The story also has a great message for kids, but manages to feel genuine and authentic, avoiding the preachy vibe that religious fiction can be known for."
But "Spirit Fighter" is part of a bigger story, one of tragedy and hope, of a wife and mother who died too young and reached thousands with a story of her own.
Jerel Law's wife, Susan Bailey Law, died New Year's Day 2011 after three recurrences of cancer in three years. The Laws have three children, now ages 12, 10 and 7.
Susan and Jerel Law met as students at UNC Chapel Hill, where Susan was a music leader in a campus Christian group. They married in 1995.
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When his children began reading books by J.K. Rowling and Percy Jackson, Law wondered why there was not a similar series with a Christian foundation.
"I wanted to write something for my kids and connect them with the Bible in a relevant way for them," he said. Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and entered remission after a round of chemotherapy and radiation. In mid-2009, Susan found a lump under her arm and doctors confirmed the cancer was back.
As the economic recession widened, Law decided to close Connection Church due to struggling finances.
He calls the fall of 2009 a "forced sabbatical," and in the midst of another round of chemotherapy Susan encouraged Jerel to write his novel.
In the meantime, Susan herself began writing. She started a blog to chronicle the life of her family and post updates about her health.
Law knew that publishing the book wouldn't be easy. In the spring, he emailed Robert Whitlow, a Charlotte-based author who has been called the "John Grisham of the Christian market" and asked if he'd look over a letter to a book agent.
Whitlow emailed back asking for the first chapter of "Spirit Fighter." He called Law the next day.
Whitlow connected Law with his publisher, Thomas Nelson, which immediately requested three chapters. Susan was in remission by the summer, but on a family beach trip her back began to hurt and she coughed a lot. Doctors found a spot of cancer on her lung, and her health spiraled downward. Law took over her blog when she was in too much pain to write.
On Jan. 1, 2011, Susan died in her mother's arms at the hospital. Two weeks after Susan's death, Thomas Nelson offered Law a contract for "Spirit Fighter" and a sequel.
Jerel is now the pastor of Lake Norman Community Church, which he started after Susan died.
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I'm finally back to London, it has been a great 3 weeks holiday back home.
The whole holiday was relaxing and all I wanted to do is to switch off from work, no thoughts or anything about work.
It has been refreshing to say the least.
Now that I am back I've got a lot to do go forward in my career and life.
I'm starting a new job on Monday as a freelance/contractor. This is going to be fun, I've got to refresh my memory on the employee manual to see what I need to do on the first day.
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I really hope that this job really pushes me to be a better person and land myself a better job in the future.
The job is consulting and different to the work I use to do.
Now that I've put on some weight on during the holiday I need to work on myself.
I'll be focusing on eating right, working out, and being more healthy than usual. With the time that I'll have from work I can spend quality time on my body and mind.
With the long commuting, I can now spend time reading books on bettering myself. Changing my perspective and my mind on being a better and the constant improvement.
I will start blogging or writing more articles in my field to help me work on my chartership.
At least a few words on each individual section of my chapter will help push me in the right direction. Making coherent sentences will get me there and build my confidence in my work and my studies.
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Thank You Gift: Assorted Cookies
At Junkstop, I bought a wooden box and used it to make the gift above. Last week I went to visit my boyfriend in St. Louis and was staying at his parents house. My mom has always taught me that it is courteous to bring a gift to a party or host family. Many family friends said that the best gifts they had received from house guests were local products from the home of the guest. I love Omaha dearly, but I couldn't put together a group of coherent things native to Omaha, which is where I got the idea for a cookie box. I used five different recipes (some family recipes, and some of my own) to make an assortment of cookies. I packaged them in the box, included homemade recipe cards and tied up the whole thing with twine and tissue paper. Instead of bringing a bit of Omaha, I brought a bit of the Twedt home.
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A new home fits perfectly into a charming central Austin neighborhood.
The original plan. The homeowners originally planned to remodel and add onto their home of many years. But in our conversation around the kitchen table, it became clear that serious structural problems would eat up much of the budget. Plus there were space constraints, heritage trees, a narrow lot, and restraints of the City of Austin's "McMansion ordinance."
The new plan. A run of the numbers hatched a new plan: deconstruct the old house and build a new, energy efficient home in its place.
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The first floor has living, kitchen, media room, powder bath, two bedrooms with shared bath, and utility room. Upstairs is a master suite with two master baths and walk-in closets. A covered back screened porch and patio provide outdoor living in the shady back yard.
The homeowners got exactly what they wanted: a new, lovely, comfortable, energy efficient, high quality home that blends perfectly into the their charming central Austin neighborhood.
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Madigan offers new demands, says property tax relief part of 'extreme right-wing agenda'
Legislative leaders say there's a sense of optimism about budget negotiations, but with new demands from Democrat House Speaker Michael Madigan and Friday's budget deadline approaching, it's unclear if all sides will agree on a spending plan before the new fiscal year begins Saturday.
Leaders from both parties met Sunday, the fifth day of the special session called by Gov. Bruce Rauner and only five days before the Friday budget deadline. On the table is a spending plan that relies on at least $5 billion in tax increases in exchange for various GOP-backed reforms of pensions, workers compensation and other items.
House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, offered up new demands from Democrats, including passage of an education funding reform measure that Republicans say is a bailout of Chicago Public Schools.
"No. 1, I expect the governor to sign Senate Bill 1, which changes the school aid formula," Madigan said. "No. 2, I expect the governor to sign a bill that would provide for regulations of rates by workers' compensation insurance companies."
Rauner, other Republicans and manufacturing groups have called rate regulation of insurance companies on workers' compensation matters "fake reform" that will not decrease costs to employers. Illinois businesses and manufacturers pay the highest workers' comp costs in the Midwest and among the highest in the nation. GOP lawmakers have their own workers compensation reform measure pending that analysts say would save about $130 million a year.
For his third demand, Madigan said he wants Rauner to sign legislation that would require him to follow procurement code in his attempt to expand Medicaid managed care.
During an interview with reporters after the leaders meeting, Madigan also said the GOP's push to tie property tax relief and other reforms to tax increases is part of an "extreme right-wing agenda."
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, said that doesn't help those trying to reduce Illinois' highest-in-the nation property taxes. Durkin said property tax relief must be part of the equation.
Durkin also told reporters that Madigan's demands are a sign of movement and Republicans will continue to be flexible, even though a group of House Republicans say they can't support tax increases.
Regardless, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, said the meetings are a positive move.
"To the extent that there's communication and bipartisan communication is a good thing," she said.
Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, said he hopes for more meetings.
"We're going to go back and do some work within our own caucuses and then we'll come back and have another meeting," Cullerton said.
Durkin demanded to meet separately with Madigan and said House Democrats need to produce a budget plan, which they still have not done.
The next fiscal year begins July 1. The special session resumes Monday.


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How do you create a game day experience no one will forget?
The NY Giants' agency of record turned to my team to produce a social interactive experience to celebrate Fan Appreciation Day.
We used its proprietary software, White Label Mosaic, to capture fans' real-time Instagram posts and display them over more than 100 screens in MetLife Stadium, including the 40,000 sq ft JumboTron.
Many of the installations were interactive, capturing fans' movements and gestures with a Microsoft Kinect and using them to manipulate the installations..
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Gamevy is known and widely respected for their unique gaming development and different take on the casino industry. Boss the Lotto is a great addition to their repertoire that combines casino gaming with the lottery to provide a fun-filled gaming experience unlike anything else you'll find online. Players may be surprised to find that there are no reels to start spinning in this slot game as they try to bag themselves the huge £100,000 prize that is up for the taking! Confused as to how you win £100,000 from a casino game with no reels? Then carry on reading.
Boss the Lotto is not what we would describe as a slot game, but it is hard to categorise it as it is a truly unique game and there is not much else on the market like it. Fans of the lottery will love this game which features no reels and intense, brightly-coloured graphics that will catch your eye. The RTP on this game is only 91%, which is definitely lower than most slot games you will find, however, as long as you have a bit of luck on your side this RTP really does not matter. Players looking for a game that is out of the ordinary will find it within this casino game.
Players love how simple and easy to play Boss the Lotto really is. To begin, make your deposit of the amount that you are willing to bet, press the play button and then the rest really all depends on how lucky you are! There are forty-three good balls to choose from, but there are six bad balls in the mix that you don't want to get. Choose six good balls one after the other and your cash will be doubled! You'll the have to make the decision whether to keep going choosing balls or cash in, but remember, if you choose just one bad ball you'll lose all your money!
When players pick six of the good balls your original wager will be doubled. Anyone can get started playing Boss the Lotto as games start from £1, just the same as when you bet on a lottery ticket. This will then rise in multiples, and you can pick to wager £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10. This may seem like not the highest of maximum wagers at first, but on a positive note, you will not have to wager much to grab yourself a big win! To land the jackpot prize players will need to choose all forty-three good balls and this is quite a unique payout system.
Players will certainly feel the tension rising with every ball that they choose in Boss the Lotto, as just one bad pick can result in you losing a fortune in big cash wins! There is enough thrill with this to suffice, and for this reason, you will not find any additional features present within the game.


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Our core group of storytellers is joined each month by special guests from every corner of Chicago's creative community. The stories are often hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, but always true.
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I profiled the artist Usman Haque for Cathay Pacific, working alongside CNN Create (formerly Turner Commercial Productions) on an innovative campaign focusing on the inspirational aspects of travel and flying. At the 2016 Lovie Awards in London, this campaign was shortlisted in the category of Best Copywriting in Online Advertising.
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I worked with CNN Create or this Bitdefender-branded feature, interviewing the creators of 'Along Dusty Roads' about travelling with technology and working while living a life on the road.
*** Promotional features for Airbus and Oracle Team USA
I created a series of promotional features for Airbus, whose engineers worked with the Oracle Team USA sailing team ahead of the 2017 America's Cup. Alongside CNN Create, I wrote the text to illustrate how Airbus and the sailing team enjoy mutual benefits by combining their expertise in technology and teamwork.
*** Shared values *** Boats that fly *** The thrill of the race *** The future ***
*** Advertorial news features for Copernicus Climate Change Service
Working with EuroNews, I have researched and written a series of informative advertorials for the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.
- How air quality monitoring is a major health concern
- How rising sea levels will change Europe's coastline
- How 2018 was a year of various and persistent weather extremes
- How pollen forecasting across Europe is moving towards a real-time service
*** Promotional features for Matera, 2019 European Capital of Culture
Alongside EuroNews, I worked on a campaign to promote the City of Matera, the 2019 European Capital of Culture.
- How Matera celebrates the lessons of history
- How the locals are the lifeblood of the celebrations
- How Matera brings the thrill of the moon landings to life, 50 years later
*** Infographic for the Polish Investment & Trade Agency
Working with EuroNews ahead of the 2018 Mars Rover Contest, I researched and wrote copy for an infographic on the new but fast-moving Polish space sector, finalising the text alongside the graphics team.
*** Promotional series for FedEx
Working with CNN Create, I wrote an advertising feature series for FedEx. This campaign highlighted how the company extends beyond just deliveries to also aid development and growth for their customers. With case studies of Evolutive Labs, Maxplus, Doublju, Pangea Promos, and Hyperbola.
*** Promotional interview features for Schneider Electric
Working with CNN Create, I wrote two interview features for Schneider Electric, promoting their work to transform two Canadian landmarks – the Fort Garry Hotel, and the Sturgeon Bitumen Refinery – into green, sustainable and future-proof sites.
*** Concept and copy for infographics series for ANZ Bank
Think.Brilliant. is a series of infographics published by ANZ Bank. Alongside CNN Create, I worked to a "creative management" brief, developing the concept and copy for each story before working with the visual team to create the final infographics.
* How much noise is optimal for creativity?
* Collaboration, not disruption: The business model of the future
* The surprising power of introverts
* How technology is changing business communications
*** Web text and promotional features for the European Patent Office
I wrote the copy for the European Patent Office's CNN-partnered website in 2015 and also in 2014, ahead of the European Patent Awards. Based on technical background materials, I presented the shortlisted award candidates in an approachable and compelling manner. I also wrote three features for the European Patent Office promoting new environmental solutions, as enabled by the work of the scientists honoured at the European Patent Awards.
* Modern design means green design
* The car of the future isn't a hovercar – it's a cool, clean hybrid
* The green energy solutions that are burying fossil fuels
*** Promotional travel features for Hyundai
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*** Promotional feature for the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
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*** Links roundup newsletters for Freeformers
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*** Blog posts for Flash Pack
Blog posts for Flash Pack, the adventure travel company specialising in solo travels for people in their 30s and 40s – developing posts from idea through to research, interviews, writing, image sourcing, and SEO optimisation.
* Why more companies are letting people take time off to travel
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text: Congratulations to Lisa and Steve on the birth of their daughter, Isabel! Isabel was in such a hurry to meet her lovely parents, and after only a couple of hours of labor, Lisa arrived at the birth center fully dilated. Dad said that her middle name would be "Freight Train." But Lisa coped with the intensity of a fast labor beautifully, and had such a beautiful, gentle birth. It was an honor to be part of their birth!


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Energy Vampires got you burned out? Are you feeling like there is someone or something in your life that is draining all your energy? Would you like to have more mojo to do the things you enjoy?
In this class Kim Lohan and Dana Wheeles will help you identify who or what in your life is acting like a drain on your energy system. You will learn tips to stop the energy leakage and see examples of how to defend against energy suckers.
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Moving to China for a year was an overwhelming adventure for Jenn Diehl and her family. For the first six weeks there the family suffered through sweltering heat, very little food, and plenty of stress. She reached out to me to create a special family moment as a gift to her husband. This photo was the inspiration.
She describes this moment:
"This was a beach near our home in China. It was the first time we had made it to the beach after arriving, and somehow surviving the horribly difficult week or so preceding. It was probably the first time they were able to just have fun, and not be stressed out about everything being new and different and crazy. Just the three of them having fun together (not a common occurrence) and being kids. The sky was blue, the weather was perfect, and it was a small amount of peace and joy in an otherwise very stressful six weeks of our new adventure."
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Asian Tribune is published by World Institute For Asian Studies|Powered by WIAS Vol. 12 No. 2705
The Tamil Nadu state Assembly witnessed tense moments as chaos and confusion reigned over an hour. It was over a couple of proverbs used, and the DMK and AIADMK MLAs were up against each other.
Despite the end of war against LTTE and the return to 'the normalcy' in Colombo, some civil society outfits in Colombo continue to be on the rough ride facing peril. The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) and Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) are two such institutions reportedly facing uncertainty.Initially no less than five national level NGOs & INGOs
The Manmohan Singh has slipped into a confrontationist mode with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the issue of fighting terrorism by rejecting Presidential assent to a tough anti-terror law of Gujarat.
As the Marxist communist government in West Bengal is battling the Maoist menace in Lalgarh, which is less than 200 kms from state capital, Kolkata, the Manmohan Singh government in Delhi asked for a Bengal ban on the Left wing extremists.
If the Home Minster P. Chidambaram's Srinagar visit has raised hopes among the people that the State and the Central Governments would take all necessary steps to ensure that the Security Forces would be more disciplined hereafter and no Human Rights violations would take place in the state, it has also disappointed some quarters who feel that their expectations have not been met. This is primarily with regard to reduction of level of troops in the state and withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
Approval by the U.S. Congress of a US$ 100 billion package of measures related to the IMF gives a big boost to international funding to combat the global economic crisis and in channeling enhanced assistance to developing countries hit by the financial turmoil.
As special armed police of the West Bengal Government and the Central para-military forces continued their operations for the second day on Friday to flush out Maoist rebels from Lalgarh in West Midnapore district, 150 km from Kolkatta, the Government of India asked the State Government to ban the outfit.
All India Anna DMK leader J Jayalalitha said on Saturday that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi should act with firmness with the Indian Government in getting back Katchatheevu, which was ceded to Sri Lanka in 1974, more so as the island government "is reported to be constructing a watch tower there with the help of Chinese and this will affect our security".
The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus (AIPMC) calls on ASEAN leaders to urgently meet to deliver new and effective policies and mechanisms that are desperately needed vis-a-vis Myanmar's military junta that will enable a tangible and lasting solution to the country's crisis.
If the United States wants to forge relationships with people around the globe – and this is absolutely critical to U.S. national strategic objectives – U.S. needs to understand people's interests and aspirations, and form partnerships to provide them with information and services they value. That is the key to an enduring relationship."
Wajid Ali Syed – Reporting from Washington
Washington, 20 June, (Asiantribune.com): The next 18 months will be crucial in Afghanistan, the new commander of NATO and US forces there said on Friday.
The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) supremo K Chandrasekhara Rao, KCR to his followers, resigned Friday amidst an open rebellion against his leadership though his supporters have vowed not to let him step down.
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You might think your overtures by the water cooler are working but a new survey shows only 20% of workers would have a romantic relationship with a colleague.
A survey of more than 1,000 jobseekers by Randstad found one fifth of respondents would have a romantic relationship with a co-worker.
They'd be following in the footsteps of famous power couples Bill and Melinda Gates, Barack and Michelle Obama and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan who met while working.
The poll found nearly two thirds (64%) would keep their love and professional lives separate and in doing so avoid a potentially messy – and not to mention awkward - workplace breakup while 16% weren't sure if they would or not.
The average full-time worker in the UK clocks up 37.2 hours a week (source: ONS) and employers have become more relaxed about their employees being an item especially when an estimated 31% of colleagues who date end up getting married (source: careerbuilders).
The law says employees are entitled to a private life so a relationship with a colleague should not be a sacking offence. However, rules can vary and workers are advised to check their contract and staff handbook for guidance.
Adam Nicoll, marketing director of Randstad UK, said: "We spend nearly 50 years of our lives in work and in most cases see our colleagues more than we do our own families, so workplace relationships are to be expected.
"However, the reality is most work couples don't make it to the altar and like any breakup ones at work can cause unwanted disruption and be especially messy if the couple worked on the same floor, department, or worse still, team or desk.
"Before starting a relationship with a colleague, both parties should think about the consequences of their relationship and the impact it could have at their workplace and on those around them and if in doubt, keep their hands to themselves while at work!"
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ROI engineers work with multiple finance businesses to drive consistency, efficiency and reuse in the operational workflows towards procurement, expense management and reporting of the firm's expenses.
SMART Engineering team provides front-to-back engineering solutions to identify and solve common problems across procurement, contracting, sourcing, travel expenses, vendor payments and vendor risk management. These solutions are used by the entire firm to manage non-compensation expenses and onboard vendors across GS businesses.
The current focus is on building platforms that include self-service tools, secure API components, data transport and reporting infrastructure to integrate with Software as a Service (SAAS) solutions offered on the Cloud. We are a dynamic team of talented developers and architects that collaborate with business and other engineering teams to deliver high profile projects using technologies such as Spark / Hadoop, HTML5/JavaScript and Java.
We are now embarking on a multi-year Firmwide initiative to build a new Procure-To-Payment and Travel-Expense solution using SAP Cloud products such as Concur, Ariba, Fieldglass and S4 HANA. This will involve integrating the cloud solution with the GS systems through a brand new Data Lake store.
GS Engineering, comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.
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• An aptitude and interest in both technology and business
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Have you tried any Orly nail varnishes? What colours would you recommend?
Monday, 27 August 2012
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Have you tried any Orly nail varnishes? What colours would you recommend?
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I love coral on nails. It looks so cute and girly. xReplyDelete
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This is such a pretty colour!ReplyDelete
AMAZING colour! I've never tried this brand, but I do have a similar bright coral colour.ReplyDelete
OOOOoooohhhh what a gorgeous colour! Really lovely... Very summery :)ReplyDelete
Oh I've never tried an orly nailpolish, but this is so cute! I SO agree about the price though, that much for a teensy little bottle?! :/ReplyDelete
New follower from the GFC blog hop! I have seen so much Orly buzz lately! Happy to hear your nails haven't chipped yet and I'm LOVE that shade! Perfect for summer, or anytime really!ReplyDelete
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Stopping by from the blog hop.
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Pretty nails. And using the fake nails for a flawless mani: I have seen some people do that with great success. It would definitely help you avoid those annoying second day of the manicure nail polish chips, my personal beauty arch nemesis.ReplyDelete
That is an awesome color! I actually don't think your nails look bad at all! I know my nails are always torn up after I get fake nails taken off, but I couldn't tell with yours.ReplyDelete
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Moving and Handling for First Aiders
Course Overview
|Course Length
|Moving and Handling for First Aiders
|Half day
This course builds upon the existing knowledge and skills of the first aider, enabling them to safely move casualties in emergency situations.
First of all, learners are introduced to the principles of moving and handling, including health and safety considerations. Various moving and handling manoeuvres are then demonstrated and practised.
Course Syllabus
- Personal safety, health and dignity when moving a person
- Warming up and The Power Position
- Functional mobility
- Communication with the patient
- Assisted shuffle
- Assisted sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit
- Assisted walking
- Coached floor-to-stand
- How to use a transfer board
- Safe use a of wheelchair
- How to use an evacuation chair
- How to use a slide sheet
- Recovery Position
- Manual In-Line Stabilisation (MILS)
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Moving and Handling for First Aiders certificate which is valid for three years.


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Daniel Kanter is an interior designer, master of resourceful small space styling, and the blogger behind the fantastic Manhattan Nest.
But Daniel doesn't actually live in Manhattan anymore. He lives just a few minutes from west elm HQ in beautiful Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, where he once planned to stay until forcibly removed. But to make matters much more complex, Daniel just bought a house in upstate New York with his husband-to-be.
So Manhattan Nest's nom de blog is in sore need of an update, but we love it nevertheless. Read our interview with Daniel for his tips on design, flea market finds, NYC neighborhood picks, and more!
What do you think your space says about you?
I live in a 600 square foot one-bedroom in a big 1890 apartment building in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. The building has been altered very little over the years, which is exactly what I was looking for when apartment-hunting.
I think my home reflects my anal-retentiveness, honestly. Most people just don't put the type of work and time into a rental apartment—I mean, I've even removed and restored original windows! Style-wise, our place is sort of a mix of mid-century pieces, contemporary ones, and a few antiques. I don't have the discipline to be rigid in one style or anything—I just like what I like, and I want my home to be filled with things that I find beautiful, functional, and un-fussy.
What are some ways that you keep your apartment feeling fresh?
I do like moving around my furniture, but unfortunately it's almost impossible to do in our apartment! Old buildings tend to have very little built-in storage, along with weird-sized rooms filled with lots of doors, windows, and radiators. Consequently, both of the main rooms in our apartment really only have one viable furniture layout. Instead, I try to get my ya-ya's out by futzing with other things. I have a constantly rotating collection of art, ceramics, candlesticks, and other small objects that totally change the feel of a room when set up in new arrangements.
I also love to change the textiles—we have two different rugs for the living room that we alternate depending on the season, throw pillowcases stashed away, and far too many blankets lying around that we swap out on the sofa and chair. I also love that our sofa is a tailored slipcover—it looks upholstered, but we can always change it and feel like we have a brand new couch!
What's your favorite thing in the apartment right now?
My dogs! Beyond that it's a three-way tie between my Fiddle Leaf Fig tree, my dresser, and my String Light from Patrick Townsend. The dresser was a $150 Craigslist find that I spent hours restoring, and the original rosewood veneer and brass pulls turned out more stunning than I could have imagined
It's really getting tough to find good deals in NYC flea markets these days! Any advice?
I'm always in awe of people who actually get bargains at NYC flea markets—the problem is that the vendors all have a strong aesthetic, nice pieces, and a much higher overhead for selling in New York. I like to wade through garbage and find that one amazing thing, so I always turn back to good old thrift stores and junk shops, or flea markets outside of the city. A day-trip upstate or into Pennsylvania in a Zipcar is a great option for New Yorkers looking to score, or setting aside time when traveling to explore local thrifts and fleas. I've found some of my very favorite things in dumpy little thrift stores in other parts of the world, and I love seeing a culture through the lens of what they give away or sell secondhand, whether that's in West Virginia or Sweden.
If you're trying to snag deals at flea markets in New York, my biggest pieces of advice are to go late and be willing to walk away. Decide on a price you're willing to pay, offer lower, and if you can't meet in the middle with the vender, politely walk away. Remember that there's always more stuff to be found, and that the vender isn't being a jerk when he won't sell you that Eames chair for $4.
What are the neighborhood places that you find yourself returning to again and again?
We have some really great shops around us — Dry Goods on Atlantic Avenue is so adorable and beautifully curated. Bright Lyons is where I go to drool over the most amazing collection of mid-century furniture for sale in the city. Of course, then there's Greenhouse on the same block, which has really beautiful housewares—ceramics and textiles, mostly. My favorite neighborhood bar is the Brooklyn Inn, which just underwent a really nice restoration that allows the original charm to really show through. I'm also mildly obsessed with our neighborhood ramen joint, Ganso. The restaurant design is such a treat, and the food is phenomenal. The owner, Harris, is also a great guy.
What is your personal motto?
Live Fast and Die Young.
Just kidding! I don't have one.
You can follow Daniel's new adventures in home renovation on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and of course on the Manhattan Nest blog!
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In June 1977 a tractor-driver at Kibbutz Kissufim on the coastal plain east of Gaza was preparing a new field for cultivation. Glancing back at the furrowed earth he noticed fragments...
Biblical Archaeology Review, January/February 1980
Excavations Near Temple Mount Reveal Splendors of Herodian Jerusalem
Of Jerusalem's beauty during the Herodian period, the Talmuda tells us: "Whoever has not seen Jerusalem in its splendor has never seen a lovely city.1 Lest this seem a parochial...
Biblical Archaeology Review, July/August 1980
Were Christians Buried in Roman Catacombs to Await the Second Coming?
In Nathaniel Hawthorne's Marble Faun, a novel about young artists struggling to learn their craft in 19th century Rome, a group of painters visits the catacomb of Callistus on the old Appian Way. As they wander through the tunnels,...
Biblical Archaeology Review, May/June 1980
Sir Flinders Petrie: Father of Palestinian Archaeology
Hundreds of years from now when a new generation of archaeologists uncovers a 20th century cemetery on Mt. Zion in Jerusalem, they may come upon the bones of a man buried without his head. Surely this unusual burial custom, though rarely...
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We're a little delayed this week thanks to last night's game between St. Joe's and Towson (read more below), but here we are with this week's edition of Hot Reads. As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day (Doc Rivers has a nice quote at the Boston Globe) and rue the return of classes, the sporting world is gearing up for what promises to be a scintillating week of Conference Championship games after a decidedly underwhelming Divisional round.
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In the AFC, the Colts and Jets will do battle for the Lamar Hunt Trophy in a tantalizing rematch of Super Bowl III. The game is rife with story lines, starting with the Colts' Week 16 resting of starters against the Jets to allow them to crawl back into the playoff picture, despite the somewhat misguided view of CBS analyst Dan Dierdorf. The NFC Title game is a matchup of two teams in the Vikings and Saints who have never lifted the Lombardi Trophy, and pits Southern posterboy Brett Favre against the team he cheered on a kid growing up in Mississippi.
The other main headline-grabber in the last week has been Mark McGwire, whose first encounter with fans and media in St. Louis this weekend went well due in large part to the machinations of former George W. Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer. I guess the difference between spinning stories about Scooter Libby and The Scooter Phil Rizzuto isn't that big of a leap.
Elsewhere, the tragic and untimely death of Gaines Adams is recalled by the Chicago Tribune, while the New York Times looks at the efforts of one of hockey's meanest men on the ice, Georges Laraque, in trying to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
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On the malcontent front, we have Stephon Marbury signing on to play basketball in China (he ought to be a real hit over there; I wonder how well selfishness translates into Mandarin). Staying across the pond for one of those stories that really doesn't translate well into our American sports consciousness, a fascinating article on how Sir Alex Ferguson, an avowed socialist and man of the people, should step down as the manager of Manchester United as a way to protest the club's American owners, the Glazer family, and their poor management of the club. I guess that would make Joe Torre an arch-capitalist, Bill Belichick a heck of a dictator, and Noam Chomsky a big fan of the NBA.
To end on a more sentimental note, there a few nice profiles I've stumbled on this week. Stan Kroenke, one of the underrated figures in American, and soon to be global sports, is profiled by the New York Times, as is Kevin Boyle, Jr., the most eclectic and comedic member of the St. Partick's high school basketball powerhouse in Elizabeth, NJ. The Times also turns its attention to Le Moyne college basketball in the aftermath of its upset of Syracuse in the preseason, and a nice story comes out of Los Angeles in which two rival high schools get together to help a fallen friend.
-Matthew De George '10
Hot Reads is a new weekly feature compiled by The Hawk sports staff that packages the best offerings from the world of sports into a tidy, 500-word package. It will appear every Monday.


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Dame Inga Beale, Lloyd's of London/
What is your role?
Inga's Story
I started working in insurance in 1982, a lone female in a male dominated world. My first same sex relationship came after about 10 years of working and I realised the enormous challenge of being different at work. But I got through, and had the courage to take on new roles and new challenges before I ultimately became CEO of Lloyd's in 2014.
What factors allow you to bring your full self to work?
a. How does your environment make you feel involved and included?
We have worked hard to have open dialogue and put some of the big issues out on the table. One specific memory sticks out for me: I will always remember the launch event for pride@Lloyd's, a colleague approached me, who had been working here for a decade, and he told me how fantastic it was that we were having the event. He told me that his son is gay and he always thought that he could not talk about him at work – but now he felt that he could. That is how it feels – we can talk about these things now. It's just another part of bringing your whole self to work.
b. Do you think there is improvement needed? What are your ideas?
I think there is improvement needed. We have got to communicate the business case. We have to communicate that we mean it, and that it matters. The reason why I say this is because people don't trust business at the moment. We have got to communicate that we mean this and earn that trust. We have got to create charters and codes of conduct for businesses to sign up for. We should put in place targets and score cards and measure ourselves against them. Policies – they have to be up to date and support inclusive and flexible workplaces. We should provide training on how to create diverse teams. We need to encourage employee resource groups to tackle the bad behaviours. We should discuss the real issues and get the issues out on the table and celebrate success and diversity.
What was your first motivation to be out at work and how has being out most positively influenced your experience?
My motivation was that I was moving to a new job and I decided that I could not hide anymore. It was not fair on my partner, or me, or my work colleagues.
It was a particular incident that I remember well: After I had left a job, an ex-colleague took me out to dinner – she felt sorry for me because she thought I was all on my own. I was shocked and thought, how can you live a lie like that? How could my closest work colleague not know that I had a partner? I was moving to a new company, and I thought "this has got to stop".
It lifted a weight from my shoulders and I felt free. It's remarkable to be able to be yourself at work.
Can you tell us how the business has been improved by LGBT+ people bringing the best of themselves to work?
We know that the more engaged employees are the more productive than they are at work. No need to explain the science, but that means that if we can engage the LGBT community than the entire company benefits.
Do you have any advice for someone who isn't out at work yet?
Think about how you are being negatively impacted by not being out at work. Think about the positive impact you would have on others if you come out. Think about the positive impact you would have on yourself. I think you will find that you would be supported by the employer and your colleagues.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don't try to be something that you are not – you are the one that suffers at the end of the day. And you can be so much more impactful if you behave as you truly are.
Can you describe the moment you realised you were a role model?
We are all role models at some stage and often don't realise it. The first time that I was thinking about how I was a role model was when I attended a woman's network event. I was the most senior person in the company that attended. Later, I got an email from a young associate to thank me for turning up. Just because I showed up - they felt that I was as supporting women. That was the first time that I realised that even just showing up can make such a positive impact.
What do you do on a day to day basis to be a positive role model?
I use language that is inclusive as possible. I challenge people if I feel they have said something that is not appropriate. I aim to be there to listen to anyone that just wants to talk about something in confidence. I will do what I can to use my profile to accelerate the need for change.
What advice would you give to someone who wishes to be a good role model?
Be yourself - it has to be genuine so don't force it. If you want to be a role model and it feels forced, try sharing your experience with others, and listen to what others are saying to understand what it feels like to be in someone else's shoes. No-one knows what it is like to be someone else. But we should do what we can to listen and share.
What are you doing outside of your organisation to be a good role model?
I get a lot of requests to speak, to mentor people, to speak to groups – my schedule will not allow me to do all of it, and if I can't I will find someone who can and connect people.
Who is your most memorable role model and why?
For me, quite recently, it is HSBC's Antonio Simoes whom I heard speak at an LGBT event at Davos. It was remarkable to see a CEO of a serious financial services business talking about his sexuality and it was very inspirational.
How did you feel coming to your first Link event?
I missed the launch. The first Link event that I went to was a gathering at a pub. I was surprised at how few women were there, but I loved the informal and welcoming atmosphere. It was a very welcoming environment. Since then, really fantastic events have taken place.
How has the Link network helped you?
It has helped me in terms of having someone - now I guide people to Link. I have people that come to me that need some advice and I am able to show them Link and encourage them to go along. It's a positive thing.
When it comes to supporting and running insurance events for LGBT people I go straight to Link.
What do you think Link can do in the future to best serve the new generations?
Start connecting MORE with other groups that are for the underrepresented groups. Because Link has reached the stage where it is successful, it is known, and delivers, and now we can have a positive influence on other groups.


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We all know that having kids isn't cheap! If it's not "I'm hungry" then it's "Can I have", "I'm bored", So and so has…"
Researchers have discovered that school age children now cost their parents on average €450 for every month of the year. Now, while us parents do not begrudge the time and money spent on our little darlings, we frequently feel that we are not getting value for money. The cost of endless days out to theme parks, soft play, zoos, sporting activities, cinema etc.. is eye watering. Not to mention the cost of fuel to get there. Even a simple picnic at the local park could set you back upwards of €30 – €40 by the time you've bought the picnic food, a couple of ice creams; not to mention a new football or frisbee. Gone are the days of a jam sandwich and being sent out to the park till teatime!
What if you could find an activity that meant you didn't even have to leave your house, your children would get plenty of physical exercise, including the opportunity to improve their coordination, spacial awareness, and imagination, and would also make you the best parents ever (and possibly the envy of the neighbourhood)
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HCM CITY (VNS) — Corruption remains a pressing problem that needs to be addressed as soon as possible, many residents of HCM City's District 4 said during a meeting with President Truong Tan Sang yesterday.
Anti-corruption offices succeeded in detecting cases of corruption, but did not deal with the cases efficiently, some citizens commented during the meeting.
Several attendees pointed out difficulties in paying for treatment using health insurance at specialised hospitals. They urged the Government to take responsibility for unhygienic food services and importing used medical equipment.
The increasing number of traffic accidents has also caused concern. The residents asked the National Assembly to set up a mechanism to reorder traffic.
Other matters under discussion included the high number of public servants, which has put pressure on the State budget; high tuition fees; and an increase in criminal cases.
President Truong Tan Sang said he appreciated the voters' constructive opinions. Government employees' performances would need to be monitored closely, and their skills and quality of work would need to be improved, he said.
He called upon the public to support the State in the fight against wastefulness.
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Band gave out wi-fi codes to enable Iceland audience to stream concert
Radiohead have encouraged fans to use mobile phones at a concert in Icleand, so that the audience could stream the show on Periscope.
Before their concert at Secret Solstice festival, an advert on Radiohead's website W.A.S.T.E. gave wi-fi codes for the venue to make it easier for fans to stream the show from their phones. A Radiohead Twitter account, @doorisnowclosed, also gave out the wi-fi details to fans who Direct Messaged the account.
Several of the resulting Periscope streams are still active and can be seen below.
While Radiohead have encouraged the use of mobiles at the concert, several artists are known to be against the idea. Savages have displayed notices at gigs ordering fans not to use phones, as did Prince before his death.
Adele stopped a show in Italy in May to admonish a fan who was filming it, though that fan had been using a video camera. Adele told her: "Can you stop filming me? I'm here, in real life. You can enjoy it in real life, rather than through your camera. This isn't a DVD, this is a real show."
Radiohead are battling to return to No 1 following the physical release of their album 'A Moon Shaped Pool' last week (June 17). The album was 4,000 sales ahead of Red Hot Chili Peppers' The Getaway in official midweek sales charts ahead of the final charts tomorrow.