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The tag line for SIRIUS is "Scalable Data access in the Oil and Gas domain". This tag line also perfectly represents the core of KADME business and is the driver behind our Whereoil technology.
KADME stands for "Knowledge And Data Management Expertise", and our team is composed of experts that have been working to improve access to data within the Oil and Gas industry, even before the creation of the company in 2002. Some of us have been involved with DISKOS, the E&P National Data Repository of Norway since its inception in 1993.
Whereoil provides modern and efficient methods for managing the increasing volumes of data that is collected by this industry every day. To unlock the full potential of this data, companies need to digitally transform their business and get ready to take advantage of new technologies such as machine learning, cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Whereoil gives our customers a rapid path to achieve their digitalization efforts, with effective methods to search, access and connect this data making it available for interpretation and analysis by both humans and machines. Companies that use Whereoil include Petronas, Lukoil and Lundin. Maybe the most relevant and visible example of how KADME is helping the oil industry to modernize management of E&P data is the DISKOS data repository in Norway, which is built on a Whereoil-based solution operated in collaboration by CGG, KADME and EVRY.
As a small and successful company, KADME is constantly bringing innovation quickly into our roadmap while at the same time working hard to please the more specific needs of our current customers and business partners. In this scenario, participation in the SIRIUS centre is very important, as it gives us access to a wider forum in which to exchange and validate research ideas. In 2018 KADME will be involved in several SIRIUS projects. Our primary focus will be on a more efficient use of data from National Data Repositories and on improved methodologies to create relationships between information items and the work processes that have generated them.


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Lisa and Mike Erland, owners of Fun Country Powersports, are taking fun in a different direction.
The couple have purchased the former Four C's Catering and leased the former Windseeker/Bent River building, 1535 Bargeway Rd., right next to the Columbia River and Riverfront Trail in the Port of The Dalles Industrial Area. They are combining the two into a catering and event business. They also plan to add a high-end pub with a limited menu on the bar side of the building.
"We've leased the building for one year and plan to purchase it when the year is up," Lisa says.
The Erlands have been talking with Carol Malcolm, owner of Four C's, for some time about purchasing her catering business when she retires. Carol has agreed to stay on as an employee of the business for a year.
"We will be searching for somebody to eventually take over the catering," Lisa says.
Under the Erlands' ownership, the business will be called Four Seasons Catering and Bargeway Pub.
The business will not include a restaurant, Lisa stressed. The pub will serve beer, wine and hard alcohol, with a limited bar menu that will include burgers.
The event side has capacity for about 120 people. The large windows open on a river view, as well as the spectacular gardens that surround much of the property. The outdoor deck includes a pergola with climbing grape vines. She's hoping the spectacular scenery will draw business from weddings, parties, receptions, and business meetings.
Asked why the owners of a company that sells motorcycles, snowmobiles and other powered sports equipment decided to open an event business and pub, Lisa says, "Mike's always really been kind of a foodie."
Mike also has a lot of experience as a promoter, which will be an advantage for a business location that is a bit off the beaten path.
Lisa and Mike envision bringing events to the location that will attract visitors, including the 18,000 people who stop in The Dalles every year while on river cruises.
The Erlands' daughter, Sarah, will also be involved with the business. She is finishing up her master's degree and will then become involved in the management of the business.
"She has vision like her dad," Lisa says.
While work is still under way on the building, the business is already taking reservations for Christmas parties.
Anyone who would like to make a reservation may call 541-993-6406. In addition, the business can still be reached through Carol Malcolm's website: 4cscatering.com.
The Erlands have also purchased the former A&P Recycling facility on Webber Road. The property will be used for storage space for Fun Country Powersports. Fun Country has recently begun carrying Cargo-mate closed trailers, which have increased the company's demand for space.
"At our current location, we are out of space — there's no room," Lisa says. The property will be used strictly for storage overflow.
Online: funcountrypowersports.com

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First off... so keeping up with a blog is harder than I thought. I did not forget about this endeavor. In fact the guilt about editing and writing has tormented me every day! At least the time I have taken to develop a new post has served to get wheels really turning on what direction this blog will take.
With a lot of thought in my mind as to where this blog will go, I will start.
Here is my 8 day Summer journey through the incredible Costa Brava of Spain to the beautiful French Riviera.
The city that has my heart. It's one of the few places I feel comfortable enough to really love, which is saying a lot from a nomadic heart like mine. My boyfriend and I started our epic journey here. He's lucky enough to live there and we did a similar trip last year to down the Costa Dorada, the South Western coast. This year we decided to go the other route and explore the South Eastern coast, additionally, another border and country as well.
La France.
The goal was to reach Nice, France and to make pit stops along the way. Our first stop was Tossa De Mar.
Tossa De Mar
We arrived on a Sunday afternoon to Tossa De Mar and with only one night to spend in the seaside destination, we had to take advantage of it.
Right upon arriving to Tossa we quickly changed into swim gear and headed to the small cove Platja d'es Codolar which lies right next to the famously walled off Castell de Tossa. After enjoying the cove, we sat down for some great pizza at Piccola Nostra. The downtown area of Tossa are mostly defined by gelaterias, restaurants souvenir and beach apparel shops restaurants.
If you ever get a chance to reach this Catalonian vacation spot, you cannot afford to miss a sunset on top of the castle, where you are surprisingly free to roam the Gothic ruins and enjoy the scenic view. The castle sits high right above the beach and walls off the original small, stone town. Here you can explore it's picturesque restaurants, streets and gardens. At the top of the fortified center is the gothic church of St. Vincent. History joins leisure in Tossa de Mar. With this backdrop you can imagine golden era vixen Ava Gardner and bull fighter Mario Cabré getting closer than Frank Sinatra would like on their set of "Pandora and the Flying Dutchmen". It's just too beautiful to pass.
A gelato after a day of sun here is a heavenly ending.
Girona's medieval, coastal town is just a short hour and a half ride from Barcelona. There are buses and trains that depart to Barcelona and head to the Tossa. If you happen to be around during the summer, or centered in Barcelona, it's definitely worth stopping by.
Pit stop at Cala de Pi
Spain's small, hidden cove beaches are not something one can simply get over. Cala de Pi could be a perfect example. For a traveler that prefers something more exclusive and away from too many tourists, Cala de Pi is a gem of a choice. Just a thirty minute drive away from Tossa De Mar
This Girona beach is actually a part of the Salles de Pi hotel and spa and is restrictively occupied by it. However, it is not necessarily closed to the public and one might even have trouble finding it at first. Right next to the Salles de Pi hotel on its right side there is a small alley or path that leads to stairs that head down to the beach. It's sparkly, clear blue waters are astounding, as well it's cute petite beach size. Despite what the picture might appear, most of Spain's beaches are rocky and not sandy so a good towel and an umbrella are highly suggested for a comfortable beach day. You can't go wrong with snorkel goggles to view the Mediterranean marine life.
Girona was definitely one of the best choices in stops to make along the way. Apart from being a location close to Besalu and Cala de Pi, the Catalonian city offers great dining choices and sight seeing.
Because of our day trips to Besalu and Cala de Pi, we were only able to explore the city for a day. However, there were so many intimate moments to enjoy in the historic district that I wish we would have had just a little bit more time. I'm sure if you are a Game of Thrones junkie you might say the same as well.
Girona plays a pretty big role in Game of Thrones, it sets the scene for the HBO fantasy series and there are even tours to explore the filming locations. Not being huge GOT fans, we skipped out on this and decided to explore on our own. We were pleasantly surprised with all the small photographic moments we encountered and the stunning opportunity to see the city darken on the bridge of the Oynar River.
Girona's streets curve and twist as architecture changes along the way to the Barri Vell, or the Medieval quarter of the city, a mandatory bullet point on the Costa Brava checklist if you have one. As with many of Spain's cities, Girona's past extends as far as Roman times. Barri Vell offers many amazing sites which are most often free to visitors. The quarter has towering medieval, romanesque, and baroque architecture and sits close to the Jewish quarter. We explored the Jardin de Alemanys and Muralles de Girona. The Jardin de Alemanys is in ruins but it hosts local art, outdoor theater performances. You can enjoy these cultural activities under the cool shade from trees that have grown within chambers of the old residence which used to house German soldiers in the nineteenth century. The garden has magnificent views of the city from its balconies as well. The Muralles that protect the city's historic center are worth a stroll, where you can also capture the city panorama as well. I would say this is why this quarter would make brides, grooms, & wedding photographers come all the way from China for their wedding photography! It's true. We met such a couple. The interior of the Girona Cathedral or Sant Feliu Church and the Arab Baths were the only sites we didn't get to see. The Girona and Jewish History museum might have been other options for a longer stay.
When it comes to dining there are exceptional choices in Girona. With renowned chefs like the Roca brothers in town, having bad food there cannot be the norm. The city boasts two restaurants with Michelin stars, one being El Celler de Can Roca by the Roca Brothers and Massana. If you were looking for a more affordable, filling choice I would highly recommend L'Arcada Restaurant that's right on the Rambla de Libertat along with other enticing restaurants. You will never taste a more savory Salmon creme or Carbonara pasta. Walking through fauna and extraordinarily tall Plantus trees in La Devasa Park might lay those carbs to rest. It's one of the largest parks in the region and is very frequented by Gironians for outdoor activities.
Day trip to Besalú
Besalu is a site of historical importance and only a half hour away driving from Girona.
Crossing it's beautiful twelfth century bridge over the Fluvia River you could almost picture men in their respective garb letting up the gates to allow you inside. The bridge is an emblem and it's survived this long along with some of the original wall that fortified Besalú. Truly something out of a story book and an incredible example of a medieval town. The exterior is just as interesting as the interior where you can check out the medieval, romanesque, and Gothic architecture of the Plaça Major, the residences, the Churches of Sant Pere, and Sant Vincente. The history of the town is explained more in the plaques around town and in the small El Rebost de Besalú Museum, that has a permanent exhibition of the cured meats, products, utensils, and farming equipment of the Garrotxa region. Some even date back to Roman times. You can even learn more about the town's Jewish quarters through artifacts as well.
A history and architecture buff's heaven, Besalú can be pretty much seen within two hours so it's easy to enjoy if you're already in Girona.
Marseille was only supposed to be a pit stop but plans took a turn for the better in the end and we stayed in Marseille for a night after finally crossing into France. Upon arriving I knew that Middle Eastern food was the route to take and we filled up on kebabs from one of the many kebab hubs in Marseilles.
Marseille has a history of being a city of immigrants for centuries, lately the wave has been from Africa, Turkey, and Asia. It's many influences are seen in the variety of flavors of food and the street art that so famously gives the city its character.
Despite it's reputation for being one of the most dangerous cities in Europe, Marseille is dynamic and sorely underestimated.
Le Panier was among one of the most eye catching areas we encountered. There were artisan shops and plenty of art both inside and outside of warm colored homes where African soca can be heard playing from windows with clothes hanging to dry. From wandering around Le Panier we made our way to the most popular attraction in Marseille, Vieux Port.
Leading up to the port you pass by Marseille Cathedral, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, and the Memorial des Camps de la Mort where you can get a good view of Notre-Dame de la Garde that looks down on the port.
In Vieux Port you watch the world go by. There are vast amounts of restaurants and bars surrounding the port filled with locals and tourists. A quick observation told me that the South side of the port had its more popular and local spots. Slow moving boats coming in and out the port along with people watching on the seaside ferris wheel made the sunset on the port entirely unforgettable.
And then there was Nice...
Without having visited, one cannot correctly interpret the vibrance of the Côte d'Azur of France. Countless books, films, art, music videos and even rap songs have been inspired by its unbelievable turquoise waters, its lavish lifestyle, and pastel luxury homes. It is truly meant to be experienced and not seen through a screen.
We spent Bastille Day in Nice which might have been why the crowds were especially large. It was also the anniversary of the terror attack that occurred one year ago. Access to the beach front was limited and it was pretty congested in the downtown area. Nonetheless, we enjoyed crepes and other confections on the Avenue Jean Medecin after a day at the beach.
There are several cultural points to check out such as the Musée Marc Chagall, Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain, and Musée Matisse. It probably would be best to pass by Place Massena and take the stroll down Avenue Jean Medecin, a popular street to shop. When on the French Riveria however, it's hard to get your mind out of the rapture of the simple things, sun and beach. Of course your eyes can't miss the superficial either like admiring elegant Belle Epoque apartment homes and gardens.
While in Nice, it would be foolish not to take the twenty minute train from the Gare de Nice Ville station to Monte Carlo, Monaco. The ride to Monte Carlo was especially spectacular. The window on the train also acts like a window into the lives of French vacation goers. You'll blush passing by nude beaches and sigh at the sight of private, small beaches and sunbathers enjoying an sunny, lazy afternoon on a yacht. Once getting to Monaco you wind your way through to Port Hercule and walk up to the Prince's castle. Although it won't take longer than 3 hours to take pictures and breathe in the multimillion dollar vistas, you can make the walk to Monte Carlo to explore and dine in one of its many fine restaurants if your budget allows.
It has taken a while to adjust my eyes from the French Riviera. It is not something you can unsee. While I wish I had more images to truly represent the warm and scenic milieu of Nice and the Côte d'Azur, I have a fanciful hope that everyone that reads this and everyone I know has the opportunity to tour this magnificent coast someday. It's a destination that I wish I could share and enjoy with my loved ones as well, you will need an eye witness to remind you that your South of France reverie was real.


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I adore books. I worked in publishing for many years and ended up taking an English Literature degree with the Open University - I didn't mean to but I loved the content and my fellow students across the internet so much , that I carried on!
One of the discoveries I made was a female author from the late seventeenth century called Aphra Behn. In her lifetime she published poems and plays that were considered scandalous. She claimed that if they had been written by a man, then would never been seen as improper.
Born in Wye, she traveled with her mother and a man, Johnson, who may have been her father or adoptive parent, to the West Indies. On the journey, Johnson died, leaving Behn, her mother and brother. This period had an effect on her life and her feelings are recorded in the novel Oroonoko, published in 1688. On her return to Britain, she took the name Behn and referred to herself as 'Mrs' though it's unclear if she was married to the man thought to be her partner.
Without funds after her partner's death, she became a spy to King Charles and was abandoned by the King in Belgium. Forced to borrow money to travel home, she was thrown into a debtors prison and vowed, as written in The Forc'd Marriage (1671) that she would never rely on anyone for money again. From thereon she earned money as a novelist, poet and worked in the theatre until her death in April 1689.
In her lifetime she attracted a reputation for creating powerful female characters and was heralded as the successor to Sappho, acquiring the nom de plume 'The Incomparable Astrea'. Her work is often addressed to society and features contemporary events, employing satire on the topics of love and sex.
In The Rover (1677), her most famous play, three powerful female characters argue wittily for their rights in a male dominated society. In the play, two women battle for the affections of the cavalier Willmore. One is the sparky Hellena, who declares that she would rather become a nun than be forced into marriage with a man she does not love; the other is the prostitute Angellica Bianca. In the struggle, Hellena and Angellica have to battle against the limitations of sex and social class. The play, which is set in Naples amidst a licentious society of libertines and Spanish noblemen, is strikingly relevant and feminist in its frank discussion of gender roles and pleas for sexual freedom.
At the time I studied the play, I saw several productions and was struck by the interpretations. Without question it's bawdy, relevant and does much to parody a group of love struck Englishmen, lost in Spain.


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Applications are now invited for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool Programme. The scholarship award supports students undertaking 3-9 months for doctoral level studies and research at Finnish Universities or Public Research Institutes. The winning students will be granted a monthly allowance of EUR 1,500. Please anticipate the application deadline in the mid of February each year.
Scholarship Description
The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies and research at Finnish universities or public research institutes. The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool programme is open to young researchers from all academic fields. The scholarship cannot be applied for Master's level studies or post-Doctoral studies/research.
Award Value
The scholarship winner will receive benefit of a monthly allowance of EUR 1500. The allowance is sufficient for one person only.
Level and Area of Studies
3-9 months for Doctoral level studies and research in all disciplines.
Place of Study
The program will be taken in Finland.
Eligibility and Criteria
To be eligible, all candidates must meet the criteria as follow:
- have established contact with the Finnish receiving institution before applying (see section 'Doctoral Admissions');
- have a letter of invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland; the invitation should also explain the commitment of the host institution to the project;
- have earned a Master's-level degree before applying -intend to pursue post;
- Master's level studies as a visiting student, participate in a research project or teach at a university or public research institute in Finland;
- priority will be given to doctoral studies -not have spent already more than one year at a Finnish higher education institution immediately before the intended scholarship period in Finland;
- be able to give proof of sufficient skills in speaking and writing the language needed in study/research
- be a national of one of the eligible countries listed below
Applicants' Nationality
Only those coming from the following countries are invited to apply: Australia, China, Cuba, Egypt, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, Republic of Korea, Turkey, Ukraine and USA.
Application Instruction
To apply, all candidates must submit all of the materials as follow:
- a completed and signed application form;
- curriculum vitae;
- copies of latest diplomas;
- two letters of recommendation;
- study/research plan (2-5 pages, including a statement of motivation, goals, work plan, work method, expected results);
- invitation/expression of interest and motivation for cooperation from the hosting academic supervisor in Finland -language certificate (Finnish, Swedish or English) or other indication of sufficient language skills
Submission Deadline
Mid February each year.


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Meringue: a dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
How hard does that sound??
Meringue is a scary dessert to make, I don't have a lot of confidence in my meringue making skills. I mean, the only time I've attempted meringue was a few years ago. Myself and two of my lovely cousins, Rachel and Leah, made banoffee cupcakes. The recipe needed to use egg yolks, so instead of throwing the egg whites away, we decided to make mini meringues. However, they didn't turn out quite the way we hoped. Since then, I hadn't touched any meringue recipes until now.
As I looked at one of my recipe books I stumbled upon these passionfruit meringue kisses, I toyed with the idea of making meringues again. I remembered that the attempted meringue was just a last minute spontaneous thing and if I did my research and spent some time I should be able to successfully create these treats. So I did my research and found some tips to follow.
The tips (or the 'rules of meringue making') I found were:
- Use metal or glass bowls. Plastic can retain grease, which inhibits the egg whites voluminous foam that is desired.
- The equipment must be cleaned and free from fat and grease. So the bowl and whisk attachment were rubbed cleaned with white vinegar. Another source suggested half a lemon, which I probably would have chosen over vinegar (if I had a lemon available) due to the more 'refreshing' scent.
- If a speck of egg yolk gets into the whites, start again. A top tip is to separate the eggs into smaller bowls one at a time and then add the whites individually into the mixing bowl. Therefore, if you get yolk into the whites, you only need to discard the one egg instead of starting all over again.
- Whisk the egg whites when they are at room temperature.
- Gradually add the sugar to the soft peak stage of the egg whites. Whisk the mixture, until the consistency is smooth and you cannot feel the sugar when you rub a small amount of the meringue between your thumb and finger. Also use caster sugar, the grains are finer and will dissolve easily.
- The meringues need to bake in the oven at a low temperature for a long time. Once done, keep the meringues in the oven and turn the oven off so the meringues can dry out.
Well, I followed these tips, and although the first half of the batch were slightly burnt, I decided to turn the oven temperature down a bit more and the second half of the batch turned out extremely well.
I also painted the inside of the icing bag with lines of yellow food colouring to create the two toned coloured meringue.
So with all this meringue information, my meringue game has stepped up to a new level and I hope you'll be seeing more meringue blogs in the future. But for now, enjoy the pictures!
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The 5th
The lovely team at The 5TH were kind enough to send over my favourite watch from their collection, all the way from Australia. My quest for a minimal, classic watch has been long and arduous but well worth it - the watch is gorgeous! They've got an interesting business model in which they offer their products on the 5th day of every month for a period of 5 days only. The rest of the month is spent engaging with customers over social media and blogs. What's not to love?
P.S. You'll find clearer images of the watch on Instagram.
Lune 'Tanaya Crecsent Moon' Necklace
Lune 'Demi Double Layered' Necklace
New Look Mini
Accessorize Glasses
Adidas Shoes


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Classical Music x Set Design - How much can we shape what shapes us? We question how our senses can be misdirected to reshape our perspective of what we know.
Our understanding of the world around us is constantly shaped by our experiences. What we see, hear, touch and feel, gives each of us a unique perspective. Through the communicative power of music, we explore how we might be able to manipulate our surroundings in order to alter our experiences - how much can we shape what shapes us?
Concept - For collaboration, presentation or partnership enquiries, showings can be arranged - contact us here to chat further!


text: The sorority experience is not only a social one. The purpose of our organizations is to develop our members and prepare them for success in life. Our organizations place individual standards for academics, but our community, as a whole, is surpassing those expectations. We are proud of the success of our members for continuously excelling in the classroom, and outpacing our non-Greek counterparts. Through support of the Panhellenic Council and Chapter Academic Goals, our community has grown tremendously over the years as an organization known for it's academic achievements. We will continue to support and encourage further academic goals through community study hours and finals week stress relievers.


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In today's time's ladies and men, especially the youngsters are extremely into grooming. In regard to men, the greatest discussed topic is definitely about shaving. Due to the hormones, men generally are definitely hairier and many males have to shave their facial hair every day. Do you know that it's good to shave each day?
Why Shave Regularly?
Firstly, shaving every day does well to the men that are born with excessive facial hair. Think of the dirt and sweat trapped inside these bushes growing on your face. They lead to acne on your face. By shaving regularly, you could prevent pimples from residing on your face. You'll look neater.
Moreover, almost everyone will apply shaving cream or gel before shaving. Excess sebum and dead skin on the face that trigger acne is often scrapped away during the shaving process. You'll be able to bid farewell to the scrub that has been harming your skin layer all this while. This could be a good skincare routine for lazy men.
When you need to have a business meeting with your manager or even your client it is important that you should look clean, energetic and ecstasy. The gentleman's smile might change the end result of a meeting. No one knows? Shaving each and every day would make the face looks younger and also ready for the issue.
In conclusion, shaving frequently gives a lot of benefits to you. It enables a person to look, expert, tidy, clean, and overall great on your daily or if you've precious events. If you look you're very best you are going to feel your very best too.
Get Yours, Quality Shaver!
Hunting for the quality shaver to kickstart an action of shaving daily? Try Shaves2u because they offer good quality razors. Except for razors, they have other shaving products too. Any person in Malaysia, Singapore and Korea, you are lucky! Their goods now exist Malaysia, Singapore and Korea.
Shave2U always put client care first. You don't need to pay the retail price, buy straight from us. We always are certain that our sexy razor blade always finds you at your front door. This uniqueness makes our selling price is fit for your bank's account. Why pay your razor for those who sort the razor in retail?
An outstanding party shouldn't let the only gentleman take pleasure in the fun all night. Moreover, offer shaving products for ladies. Aloe vera on the razor could keep your skin smooth as silk. Now you do not need to place your razor inside the black plastic bag. Our razor blade will usually at your doorstep once you do subscription plan with our company.
Would like to learn more about Shaves2u? Check out their website at shaves2u.com and take a look at all the various goods and services they have got in-store. Make sure you place your use the internet if you want to try out their products. Spread the goodness of Shaves2u products in your loved ones too because good stuff likely is shared!


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Looking for a junior strategy consultant for an exciting project in credit card industry in Hong Kong
- Project status
- • Cancelled
- Project start date
- Not specified
- Project posted
- 18 Apr 2016 12:46
- Project duration (approx.)
- 8.0 Weeks
- Budget (approx.)
- US$800 / day
- Industry
- Management Consulting
- Area of expertise
- Strategy
- Consultant location
- On-site
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Languages
- Cantonese (Nice to have) , Mandarin (Nice to have)
Objectives and Key Deliverables
We're looking for candidates with 3-5 year strategy consultancy background from a top firm to support our team of strategy consultants. We, as professional services arm of a major financial services firm, provide data-driven consulting to help our clients optimize, streamline, and grow their businesses.
The right candidate will help the project manager in the strategy projects in different sectors.
Project will last 8-12 weeks.
Project will be conducted onsite in Hong Kong.
Project will start in May.
At least 2 years of strategy consultancy experience at a top consultancy firm such as BCG, McKinsey, Bain, AT Kearney, Oliver Wyman, L.E.K. Consulting, Booze, Deloitte.


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How much is a quad of weed?
Pricing statistics prepared by team at bestpot.ca
In most instances, Marijuana is commonly referred to as weed. In the selling of marijuana, the product is put in different measurements. Among the standard measures that are used for marijuana include an eighth of a kilogram (1/8) kg, a quarter of a kilogram (1/4) kg and a quad. A quad of marijuana refers to 7grams of the product or a quarter of an ounce of the product. In the selling and the purchase of weed, there are different factors that affect the price at which marijuana is sold. This paper analyses the factors and seeks to determine the cost of a quad of weed.
There are several factors that affect the price at which weed is sold. Among the factors include whether the area in which the weed business is conducted weed is legal or not. In places where weed is legal, its price is much less compared to the places where it is still illegal. Another factor that affects the amount of weed is the quality. The high-quality weed that has gone proper processing will cost more than weed of lower quality. Another significant factor that will determine the price at which weed is sold is the availability of the product. There are areas known to produce weed. In most instances, weed is also legalized in these areas. As a result, the amount of weed is significantly high in these areas. Due to the high amount of weed, the price is much lower than in places where the product is not produced and need to be externally sought. In Colorado, for instance, their weed is legalized, the price of a quad of weed ranges between 30 United States dollars and 70 United States dollars. in other cities where weed is not yet authorized, the price of the quad of weed ranges between 50 United States dollars and 100 United States dollars
Marijuana, being a product, whose use is accompanied by a varying range of contentions, do not have a set price. The price of a quad of weed ranges depending on different issues. Among the factors that affect the price of weed include whether it is legal or not if it is of high or low quality. The final major factor that affects the price of weed is the level of its availability in the set environment. A quad of weed is much cheaper where weed is readily available than where it has to be sought from somewhere else.


text: I came to know PierGiorgio thru a local religious order. However, 2 years ago, a friend was on life support and they were calling the family in to make life and death decisions, e..g 'pulling the plug'. I asked the family to pray to PierGiorgio, which they did, holding hands. At church they handed out fliers with Piergiorgio's picture and a prayer asking them to pray for her recovery. She made an unbelievable recovery in a relatively short period of time and is back to work. I attribute this to PierGiorgio


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Budget update
The parent budget survey results are in and, in a ranking of importance, academic and teacher classroom support was the overwhelming priority for parents who completed the survey. Read the rest of the survey results here. The Budget Committee is using these results to drive our 2017-2018 spending priorities and will present budget recommendations to the PTSA Board on Thursday, November 9th. Contact Anne Friedlander with questions.
The Annual Fund is coming
The Annual Fund is just getting into gear! Watch your mailboxes for the Annual Fund mailing with all the exciting information. We're looking forward to continuing to build this wonderful community and support our students in their journey as learners. In the meantime, you can donate online, with major credit cards and PayPal all accepted.
Special Education parent group
Calling all Special Education parents, friends, and allies: please consider attending our next meeting on November 16 at 6:45 pm in the Meany Cafe. We'll continue to talk about the challenges and frustrations, joys and triumphs, processes and paperwork involved in raising special kids — and how to foster inclusivity in our diverse school culture. Please contact Lori Hiltz to RSVP or with any questions.
Don't forget to vote
King County ballots must be mailed in by November 7th. There are three school board positions on the ballot. ReadySetVote.Org is a great impartial resource to compare each candidate's endorsements.


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2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's
We didn't know it at the time, but there was an underlying reason that dad was beginning to have trouble with learning and retaining new information. The diagnosis came in 2012 - Alzheimer's. All I really knew about Alzheimer's was that my grandma had it (dad's mom). Now - I thought everything would surely change... It has. Although at first, it progressed slowly, I immediately found myself struggling with frustration, uncertainty, and fear. Why was this happening to such a sharp and brilliant man like my dad? He is the definition of a "Good Daddy" and I pray that one day my own children think the same about me. What did my family's history with Alzheimer's mean for my future? What about my kids?
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Good, homely accommodation is crucial to your ski holiday. Somewhere you can relax after a long tiring day on the slopes, rest, recharge, dry your gear, and get ready for the following day.
Porters Lodge
The Porters Lodge is located at the base of the mountain, just minutes from the ski field car park. With comfortable, cosy rooms, the Porters Lodge offers bunk-style accommodation with private and shared room options. It also boasts an All Day Menu with classic Kiwi dishes sure to satisfy. Chill out by the fire, or on the sun deck, with a local craft beer, a glass of wine or an awesome Underground Coffee.
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The year 2012 has received a lot of attention and there are many theories about what is going to happen in that year. 2012 Dire Gnosis is a complete database on these theories, in the form of books, DVDs, website links and many more resources. The reason 2012 is getting so much attention is that a doomsday theory has been attached to this year from varying cultures, predictions and ancient texts. Famous diviners like Nostradamus has made predictions and also the bible and other texts have mentioned this cataclysmic event. The majority of interpreters and scholars who study these predictions and texts have deduced the date to be 21st December 2012, and they foretell the coming of a comet which will spell devastation on earth. Other scholars are of the opinion that 2012 holds the potential for a paradigm shift in the thinking of mankind which will herald a new and much better age.
Since the year 2012 has started to hold such importance in the minds of so many people it is imperative that people have access to the real facts surrounding this year. 2012 Dire Gnosis is one such attempt to bring all the knowledge regarding this year in one place, so that people can form their own educated decisions. Many people have written on this topic and one of the most appreciated work is a book called "Beyond 2012" by Geoff Stray. He has done an in depth research based on factual information and analyzed different aspects from various angles. The author has taken an impartial approach in discussing various points and maintains a language which is easy to understand throughout the book. He does not get creative in interpreting a fact nor does he let any personal beliefs or biases to interfere in his analysis.
Beyond 2012 by Geoff Stray is comprehensive as it takes into account religious prophecies, historical facts, scientific data and authentic material from a variety of sources. The author delves in detail about the Mayan calender and its end point in 2012. The book also compares the prophecies made by famous diviners and the religious texts of different cultures. It gives scientific theories about how the earth can change geologically in 2012 and why mankind will experience changes in their way of thinking and psychological makeup. This is a great book to have if you are interested in knowing what is the potential future of mankind and how one can cope with the drastically changing environments.
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The different items on 2012 Dire Gnosis are updated regularly and the main title shows you the countdown to 2012 as per the Mayan calender. There are also various news items pertaining to the topic, so that if there is any latest development or new material you will immediately come to know of it. There are certain essays and articles also on the site which deal with UFOs, Astral world and other related topics.


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This is a short post to say "thank you" to one of the first restaurants where I felt a little less like I was rolling the dice with hope to avoid an anaphylactic reaction. Legal Sea Foods takes food allergies very seriously and it shows by the education of the servers/managers and the special food allergy protocols in their kitchens. My first dining experience at a Legal Sea Foods restaurant was actually in Washington, D.C and not in the Boston area where the family of restaurants originated. We went into the restaurant on a whim and at first I was very confused when they began asking additional questions about my allergies and the manager came to speak with me. This was almost 10 years ago. Long before any other restaurants were educating their staff or taking any precautions for food allergy sufferers.
Today, there are more restaurants that are food allergy aware, but most of them seem to be in the Boston area (perhaps due to the food allergy legislation in Massachusetts - see more on my Allergy Information page) or are large chain restaurants with national training and menus. Another brief shout-out to a chain of pizza restaurants who also take allergies very seriously: Jet's Pizza. They have just initiated an in-store protocol for preparing their new gluten-free pizzas and have been peanut/nut free for years - I know this because I my family has operated a couple of franchises over the years (so I could go on and on about how amazing the pizza is there, but I am clearly biased).
When in doubt and traveling, I usually search for a chain restaurant, quickly check to see if they have allergy/gluten-free menus, and eat there. Maybe it's only luck, but I have never had a reaction at a mid/high-end chain restaurant.
For all of us with allergies, bring your allergy list, hand it to a server, and be confident the kitchen and the manager will be working to ensure your food is allergy-free at Legal Sea Foods. From my somewhat frequent restaurant experiences, their staff is some of the most educated when it comes to food allergies and avoiding accidental exposure. It is one of the easiest places for me to eat and for that bit of convenience in my food-complicated life, I am so thankful!


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Steps on "How to Buy a Condo!?"
Thinking of buying a condominium? Here are some simple questions to ask yourself when buying a condo.
(Don't worry if you don't have all the answers to these questions. Just thinking about them will help you get ready to start your search.)
- - Where do you want to live? What part of the city best suits your lifestyle? How will you get to work? Are there schools nearby? Where can you shop? The answer to these questions is also the answer to the first question of home buying-- which is "Where"
- - What type of home do you want to live in? After location, the next decision you'll have to make is about the kind of space you want to live in. There is a world of options to choose from, including high rise, low rise and town homes. You'll also need to think about the combination of rooms and living spaces that would best suit your needs. Do you need 1 bedroom, 2 or more? What is the best type of layout for you? What direction do you want to face and how high up would you like to be? What types of amenities are you most interested in?
- - How much do I want to pay? To answer this question, you will first need to determine how much you can afford based on the location and the type of home you want to live in. You will have to decide on an appropriate down payment as well as your mortgage carrying ability. You will need to add these numbers to all other loan expenses you might have as well as your total average monthly expenses. The sum of these numbers needs to be an amount that you can comfortably cover within your available financial resources.
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- - Do the research: Although there are many reputable builders in the GTA, you will need to take some time to determine which builder you have the greatest confidence in. Check out various web sites, drive by locations and meet the sales representatives. Learn about a builder's reputation through someone who actually lives in one of the buildings they have developed. Find out about the level of experience they have with the type of building you want to move into.
- A great resource for builder research is on the Tarion web site: Find a Builder.For a List of New Pre-Construction Condominiums: Click Here
- - How do I make my purchase? Once you've made all the tough home buying choices, you will need to start the paper work. Because buying a home is such an emotional and exciting experience, it can be difficult to focus on contract details. We recommend that you work with a lawyer who specializes in condominium purchases to help you through this process.
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SAN SEBASTIÁN 2015 Competition
21 Nights with Pattie: A hidden source and macabre farce
by Fabien Lemercier
- SAN SEBASTIÁN 2015: The Larrieu brothers' latest film is cheerful, funny and skilfully mixes genres, with a cast starring the superb Isabelle Carré and Karin Viard
"There's something indescribably pleasurable about knowing everything that is right about man. This truth, which doesn't amount to much as it can only ever be relative, is without a doubt the most demanding and the most exhausting of joys." It could be said that this extract from L'extase matérielle by Jean-Marie Le Clézio, a Nobel Prize in Literature winner to whom brothers Jean-Marie and Arnaud Larrieu pay direct and playful tribute to in 21 Nights with Pattie [+see also:
film profile], which was screened in competition at the 63rd San Sebastián Film Festival, sums up the cinematographic approach of a pair of filmmakers deeply rooted in France and the carnal exploration of human emotion. For as one of the characters in the film points out, "you can either be highbrow or a total lech", and it is on this totally comfortable bawdiness (which already featured in To Paint or Make Love [+see also:
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interview: Arnaud & Jean-Marie Larrieu
interview: Philippe Martin
film profile]) that the Larrieu brothers base themselves to make their style Rabelaisian, original, deceitfully simple and downright funny, giving their actors particularly good roles to play.
Adopting the form of an 'invitation to travel', taking 'the most unyielding path' towards 'an extreme land' and set against the backdrop of music evoking 'mojo' spells, 21 Nights with Pattie unfolds around a woman and the classic Eros – Thanatos duality. Caroline (Isabelle Carré), has cut her family holiday in the Balearic Islands short to travel to a small isolated village in the south of France where her mother Isabelle has suddenly and unexpectedly died. Her plans? To bury this parent of hers who abandoned her when she was just a child and whom she didn't know very well the next day, put her house up for sale and leave as soon as possible. It's mid-August, boiling hot, some of the locals take it upon themselves to go skinny-dipping in the pool at Isabelle's house where they worked, the mobile phone signal is awful and above all, there's Pattie (Karin Viard), a woman who did some cleaning for Isabelle. Pattie and her steamy sexual anecdotes (I'm very shy with girls, which is strange because I'm very dirty when it comes to men, I fuck on the first date and if possible, with the lights on, I like to see everything straight away "). Pattie symbolises a return to nature which Caroline, in whom the flame went out long ago ("I haven't felt desire for years"), gradually starts to make against her will when something unbelievable happens: the corpse of her mother disappears. What follows is a local police investigation, various theories (was it an upset lover? A necrophiliac? A scavenger?), the arrival of a strange man (André Dussollier) who draws the attention of the police and whets the appetite of Pattie, walks down country lanes and through the depths of the forest, swimming in the stream, night-time celebrations in the village, local superstitions ("the Blessed Virgin of 15 August will interfere with or put everything right")... "Is everyone here mad?" exclaims Caroline, whose defences slowly but surely start to come down…
Highly amusing and carried by two remarkable actresses who are very well supported (notably by Laurent Poitrenaud, Denis Lavant and Philippe Rebbot), 21 Nights with Pattie cleverly mixes genres (comedy of manners, 'Freudian' drama, a detective plot, forays into fantasy, a snapshot of country life, etc.), with bon-vivants and the present merrily standing alongside ghosts and the past, with the only bluntness to be found in the dialogue and staging that is carefully thought out yet elegantly discreet. A successful yet unpretentious contrast between great audacity and minimalism that is the trademark of the Larrieu brothers, insightful lovers of fables and naturalist farce.
21 nuits avec Pattie will be released in French theatres on 25 November by Pyramide. International sales of the movie are handled by Pathé.
(Translated from French)
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ACES is a group of people based in North Staffordshire, who are interested in every aspect of life in the area. We are not Kings or Queens, we are not Knaves - and like Patrick McGoohan in 'The Prisoner', we are not just numbers. We Are ACES!
ACES stands for Achievement in Customer Excellence.
ACES was primarily a public transport focus group, however the group has grown and over recent years has turned its attention to all aspects of everyday life in the local area.
ACES is quite rightly very proud of its independence.
ACES was founded by Selwyn Brown, who acts as the group coordinator.


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Degree in progress: M.F.A in Creative Writing, Fiction More about Rachel: Although I graduated from New Mexico State University's undergraduate program in December 2015 with a B.A. in English, I came home again in Fall 2016 to become a Fiction MFA candidate in NMSU's graduate program. What fascinates me is identity: how our "self" is created,…
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Meet Dr. Patrick Larosiliere
"I love both the challenge and pleasure I get from meeting that patient for the first time that is often so self-conscious about their smile that they just as soon not smile at all. I enjoy watching the progress of that same patient all the way through the end of their treatment to the point that they can't help but smile at all of those around. It's truly amazing what orthodontics and straight teeth can do for somebody's self-confidence and beauty."
Dr. Patrick Larosiliere attended Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery with top honors. He then completed a General Dentistry Residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in New York. The following year, Dr. Larosiliere returned to the nation's capital and completed his training in orthodontics at Howard University.
Although his formal orthodontic education is complete, Dr. Larosiliere frequently attends continuing education courses to stay at the forefront of technology and to provide the best in patient care and service. He often exceeds the number of required hours per year and is active in many professional orthodontic organizations.
Dr. Larosiliere was raised in Baldwin, NY, but has lived in Maryland for more than 16 years and considers it his home. He is married and has three wonderful kids, and one goofy dog! In his spare time, he loves to play basketball, work out, travel, and enjoys quality time with friends and family.


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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Book Giveaway!
This book -
Eating the Cheshire Cat by Helen Ellis.
You would?
Then here's what you must do -
1. Leave a comment below to enter
2. Should you be successful, THERE'S A CATCH... you must promise to give the book away on YOUR blog when you finish reading it. It's all about sharing the love
This book giveaway was instigated by Angela of Pickles on Pizza, in February 2009.
So far, this book has journeyed from Greenville (MS, USA) to Montreal (QC, Canada) to Brisbane (QLD, Australia) to Sunbury (VIC, Australia) to Sydney ( NSW, Australia) and to me in the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia.
Where will it go next?
Entries close on 6th August.
The winner will be randomly drawn using random.org , and announced on this blog.
Thanks for participating and I hope you win!
19 comments:
- Kirrily said...
ohhh pick me, pick me! please!
- July 28, 2009 at 4:05 PM
- Leanne Lonergan said...
no..pick me, pick me.....please!
- July 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM
- Romi said...
Oh this is such a wonderful idea! I'd love to enter :)
- July 28, 2009 at 7:10 PM
- ruby-jo said...
Ha pick me too!
- July 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM
- Audrey said...
What a cool idea!! I would love to read this book, love trying new authors.
- July 28, 2009 at 9:44 PM
- Shazzabeth Creations said...
Always up for a new book to read - and what a great idea!
- July 28, 2009 at 11:51 PM
- Jen said...
I would love to read that book! I love that Angela started this. What a fun idea. Her blog is awesome, too!
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- July 29, 2009 at 1:47 AM
- Owl and Fox said...
What an awesome thing to do! It warms my heart to see people doing such small but hugely wonderful things for eachother. :)
- July 29, 2009 at 11:30 AM
- NeverEverEmma said...
Oh, this sounds RAD! Count me in!
- July 29, 2009 at 8:36 PM
- Vintage Sew and So said...
Great idea, hope I win & I read really fast.
- July 29, 2009 at 8:44 PM
- Jess said...
Yay, me too, please!
- July 29, 2009 at 9:18 PM
- Pretapawte said...
What a great idea i'd love to be in the running
- July 29, 2009 at 11:06 PM
- Leslie said...
omg this is an awesome idea!!! I have a book blog and this is would be an awesome book to review and then giveaway!! Thanks!!
leslie-lv at hotmail dot com!
- July 30, 2009 at 9:08 PM
- Danielle from Beautiful Schlopp Glass said...
I'd love to read this book and would absolutely pass it on once finished.
- July 30, 2009 at 10:16 PM
- Estela said...
I think it should come to Oklahoma!! :D
- July 31, 2009 at 2:38 AM
- Brenda said...
Oh what a clever giveaway! I love the idea of passing the book on! A little like a chain letter but not so annoying! Count me in!!!
- July 31, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- LePinkChandelier said...
What a great idea- Hope it comes to Indiana next!!
- July 31, 2009 at 9:28 AM
- treeforyou said...
What a great idea!! Books should be read and read and read!! :) I'm in!! x x x
- July 31, 2009 at 9:30 AM
- Rachelle Slater said...
Great idea! I am somewhat concerned for that goldfish on the cover!
- August 2, 2009 at 8:49 AM


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4 December 2017
For immediate use
Heathrow Airport have backed a new plan for a third runway, which appears to cut construction costs for the scheme at the expense of the loss of even more homes and communities, in an attempt to persuade politicians to vote through the scheme in 2018.
The scheme, proposed by the founder of the Arora Group, Surinder Arora, proposed a scheme bringing the runway further east and reducing its length by 500 metres, costing £6.7bn less than Heathrow Airport's own North West Runway plan.
John Holland-Kaye, the company's CEO, revealed today that "it would not surprise us if we do something with him [Arora] as we expand the airport" before adding "he is an important local stakeholder and it would amaze me if we don't do something together" (1).
The plan would bring parts of Harlington inside the new airport boundary, along with the whole of Sipson. It would also leave Longford village boxed in and sandwiched metres between two runways (2). The total number of homes that would be set for demolition would be much closer to a thousand, even higher than Heathrow's own proposal (3).
John McDonnell MP for Hayes & Harlington, said:
"To come up with the scheme at this late stage demonstrates that Heathrow is desperate in the face of mounting opposition to expansion.
"This proposal demonstrates blatant disregard for my constituents' lives and homes. It would create more blight and render more homes unlivable with houses trapped between two runways.
"All of this to cut the construction costs for Heathrow Ltd at the expense of our community."
Jackie Clark-Basten, Chair of campaign group Stop Heathrow Expansion, said:
"People's lives are being played with. This proposal by Arora and now backed by Heathrow shows that Heathrow is acting out of desperation in order to get this runway, with little care as to who and how they blight people who previously thought they were not going to face losing their home.
"Despite Heathrow spending millions over the past 5 years telling politicians how much different this proposal is from their previous proposal, it is looking more and more similar."
The plan would bring the new airport boundary closer to the original scheme put forward by BAA in 2009, which was successfully defeated in the High Court. That plan proposed a 2,200-metre runway across Sipson and Harlington.
Christine Taylor, Harlington resident whose home falls within the proposed Compulsory Purchase Zone for the first time, said:
"This is ludicrous. Despite Heathrow claiming the last third runway proposal is totally different, it may turn out very similar to the original proposal we fought off last time.
Clearly a third runway is undeliverable and endless versions and proposals serve only to show their desperation, as we head towards a parliamentary vote."
Notes for editors:
1. Daily Telegraph, 4 December 2017 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/12/03/heathrow-may-work-rival-runway-expansion/
2. Map of the Arora Scheme http://heathrow.thearoragroup.com/proposal/smarter-runway-modifications/
3. http://heathrow.thearoragroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Response-from-the-Arora-Group.pdf
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Central, operational Universal Customer Master across all Lines of Business
Executive Summary
Interamerican Group is the leading private Insurance organisation in Greece for over 40 years with a unique history of innovations in the insurance market. It is part of Achmea Group with more than 20.000 employees.
Interamerican had a fragmented view on its Customer data, due to the fact that Customer information was dispersed in more than 10 core back-end systems, resulting in series of issues including:
- Limited Customer view (contracts, products, needs, cross-sell & up-sell opportunities, affiliations, addresses, etc.).
- De-centralized management of the Customer data (personal data, addresses, telephones, contracts, affiliations, preferences, etc.) with customer data duplication in multiple different systems, and across business lines.
- No single-point-of-access for Customer data, contracts, relationships with other customers and Sales Channels.
Interamerican asked Cognity to implement the Project "Cosmos" to resolve the above issues and enable Interamerican to excel in Customer Experience Management. Cognity's "Cosmos" Project scope was the creation of a Unified Customer Master that would serve as the central and operational repository of all Customer-related information for the Insurance Group. The Project led to an improvement in the Customer Management and Customer Service processes of Interamerican, as mandated by Solvency II requirements. As an indication of the quality delivered by Cognity, is the fact that the completeness and the accuracy of Customer address data reached 98%.
Finally, the project has been awarded in the Greek "Business - IT Excellence Awards" demonstrating its success and the tangible results it yielded for Interamerican.
Business Challenges
The main business challenges addressed in the context of this project were:
- Integrate Customer data from more than 10 core Insurance back-end systems, to provide a 360 degree customer view.
- Decide on Customer data survivorship and business rules for cleansing, standardising and merging Customers
- Cleanse, standardise and de-duplicate Customer data coming from all the back-end systems
- Enrich Customer and Address data with external sources and reference data (e.g. Greek Post Office data)
- Ensure the integrity and consistency of all Customer-related data
- Create a unique Customer record in the Universal Customer Master and maintain its relationships with the data residing in the back-end systems
- Streamline the Customer creation process, starting from the Universal Customer Master and continuing to the relevant core Insurance back-end systems.
- Address the complete Customer lifecycle, (create, update, terminate, expire, etc.)
- Enable external systems and applications to participate in the Customer lifecycle processes.
- Improve Customer Experience by empowering the customer-facing employees with a complete Customer view
- Promote continuous process optimization through continuous monitoring
Turning Vision into Results
Cognity introduced Oracle Siebel Universal Customer Master (UCM) as the MDM solution, Trillium Data Quality as the Data Quality & Data Governance solution and used the IBM Websphere as the SOA integration and Portal implementation solution for Project "Cosmos".
During the initial phase of the Project, all Customer data were extracted from the core back-end systems. Within the context of the Project, data were cleansed via Trillium and migrated into Siebel UCM. From this point onwards the business operation changed so that each new customer of Interamerican had to be first inserted into UCM and then shared online to the appropriate back-end system, over a SOA based integration layer, according to rules pertinent to each one of the back-end systems.
During Customer creation each Customer is assigned a Universal Unique ID (UUID) and then it is cleansed, matched and de-duplicated in real-time, so that it can then be shared through the SOA integration layer, with the back-end systems of Interamerican.
To support Interamerican, Cognity implemented a thin web application, on top of Siebel UCM, that serves the functionality for searching-creating-updating a Customer, which is accessible by all Interamerican employees, agents and also serves B2B channels.
All Customer Data (multi-million records) were initially cleansed, standardised, de-duplicated, merged and then migrated to UCM. Then UCM interoperates, in real-time, with the core back-end systems and shares the Customer data to these systems for all Lines of Business, in order for them to continue operations, applications for new products, contract management, customer billing, receive payments, etc.