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Your First Meeting with an experienced Divorce Lawyer
Carol McGuinness Solicitor
What you should expect from an initial consultation with a Family Law Solicitor.
Divorce is a very stressful and difficult time for separating couples so instructing the right solicitor is key to ensuring the process might be a little easier for you.
After making an appointment with a solicitor, it is best to come prepared with regards to the details of your marriage i.e. date of marriage and date of separation and what your family's financial position is. Also be prepared to inform your solicitor about your children; ages, dates of birth, addresses, if still attending school, activities and suchlike. If the solicitor requests certain financial documentation be sure to bring these along.
An experienced family law solicitor will also require details of the financial aspects of your case. You will need to provide full details regarding your assets, income, expenses and liabilities. Financial questions will also be asked to determine the level of support that a spouse and the children may require. If you are able to provide this information, an experienced solicitor will be able to advise you regarding a financial settlement reached or the likely division of assets.
You may have many questions regarding your divorce. Write these down prior to your visit and don't be afraid to ask for answers. An experienced family law solicitor will be able to answer these questions for you.
Many are not aware of how solicitors charge for their services. You should be given detailed information and a cost estimate at the initial appointment. Establish how a solicitor is charging you i.e whether it will be an hourly rate or a fixed fee. Most solicitors will request a retainer by way of a lump sum up front. Be sure to ask whether it is possible to receive a monthly invoice so you are fully aware of your costs and the work charged at all stages of the divorce.
In summary, after the initial consultation, you should feel confident in your solicitor's ability and that she/he has a full understanding of your circumstances and your needs. In addition, you should have a full understanding of the divorce process, the financial side, any children issues that you may have and what fees you will be expected to pay.
Carol McGuinness is Head of the Family Law Unit at Early & Baldwin Law Firm
27/28 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3,
You Need Your Solicitor
At Early & Baldwin we divide our work into three separate Departments. Personal Injuries, Family Law and Probate & Conveyancing. Over the years it has actually evolved that way due to our involvement with our clients and their needs. When I qualified in 1980 there was in general, the local solicitor who undertook all types of work. I had been a Director of The Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) so had been heavily involved in Family Law. I was in charge of the Ballymun Centre located in the basement of Padraic Pearse Tower, since demolished as part of the Ballymun Regeneration Scheme. Our clients, primarily the women of Ballymun with children, needed us when their husbands abandoned them. There was no civil legal aid available to people and FLAC stood in to help. Disgraceful situation people were in but sure this is Ireland, and it seems we're used to it ! While they were tough times, it really was the first time in my life that I came face to face with such abject poverty and deprivation. A learning curve I would never forget. After qualifying, I did a lot of Family Law Cases and indeed, continue to do so today. I've recently engaged the services of Carol McGuinness, one of the best family lawyers around, to head up our Department.
Well then… Why did we open a Department dealing with Personal Injury Law? In 1987 my law firm partner Kevin Early died. He was primarily involved in the Conveyancing and Probate work, while I looked after Litigation and indeed Family Law. With the introduction of lawyer advertising, which was not previously available, I saw an opportunity to change the direction of the firm from where we were, a general practice, to a more progressive model which could be developed to better meet the needs of our clients. I made it policy that we would not act for Banks, Insurance Companies or indeed large Corporations. I felt that as our clients were ordinary decent people that we owed it to them to act solely for them and not have any conflict of interest. Unlike some of Ireland's 'leading' law firms which it appears, employ 'Chinese Walls' to enable them act for all sides ! But I digress.
We made some radio ads, employing Emmet Bergin to do the voice overs. He was the sexy Auctioneer in the RTE Sunday night soap Glenroe. The ads worked well and we established a Personal Injury Law Firm. This Firm took on the cases of the 'little guy'. There was a great buzz in the Office. We all pulled together and engaged with our clients. We saw people at the lowest point in their lives having suffered in an accident. Many lost limbs or had disfiguring injuries. We came into contact with mental health issues and depression. All of life flashed before us and we felt job satisfaction like never before.
All this continued for a number of years until our Government, after lobbying from the Insurance Industry, brought in PIAB, the Injuries Board to take our work away and take it out of the hands of lawyers. It seems they only felt that Big Corporates should avail of lawyers, not the man/woman in the street. Even the Law Society were not happy with our Firm. Their Director General personally told me that they 'didn't act for me'. Tough times followed but eventually the Courts pointed out the error of their ways to the Government who couldn't Ban Lawyers from Personal Injury Cases. The injuries Board continues but we can take our cases to the Courts once we deal with the formalities, should it be appropriate.
Well, as a result, we now have a Personal Injury Department. Excellent people I work with and great clients as before.
LegalEagleStar , Wednesday 26th. July 2017.
Will the Citizen have access to the legal profession? Not if the Big Corporations have any say about it!
I qualified as a solicitor in 1980. I had no connections in law at all and if it wasn't for the endeavours of my late father, I couldn't have pursued my legal studies. He worked hard to provide me with an education and without him and the support of my mother, I'd never have succeeded.
For the previous couple of years or so before qualifying, I had been influenced by Inge Clissmann and Aedan McGovern, both barristers and now Senior Counsel. Inge had got me involved with FLAC, the Free Legal Advice Centres which was run by law students who represented in Court, members of the public who couldn't afford access to justice. Inge introduced me to the Ballymun Centre located in the basement of Padraig Pearse Tower, long since demolished. There we mainly dealt with family law issues and quite simply, we were overrun with the work. Overrun and indeed overawed. It has left an indelible impression upon me to this day. With little or nothing, the parents we dealt with, raised their families in the most trying of circumstances. At the end of the night, after seeing all those needing help, Inge would insist we retired to the Towers Pub to have a drink, one drink, so as to encourage those we had met to see that we were no different from them and could empathise with them. She was all too aware that lawyers were thought of as elitist and she was doing her part in showing everyone that we were not. She also was teaching us students about our social responsibilities and would not tolerate any bullshit from us. She encouraged talk and discussion and left her mark on us. I subsequently took over as Director of FLAC in Ballymun some time later. They were hard times but certainly gave us law students a social conscience which remains with us to this day. All this happened before our Government were forced to bring in Civil Legal Aid. During my career I have had the pleasure to act for those who 'couldn't afford a lawyer'. Pro bono work as it is now referred to.
The other influence on my career was my late father. While he was one of the 'bosses' in British Railways he was a solid Trade Unionist. He was also a devoted Roman Catholic with a great social conscience. He worked hard to look after us but instilled in me an outlook where people came first. It's probably because of his example, that at an early stage after qualifying, I made a decision to not act for Banks or Insurance Companies because I could not identify with the Profit at the expense of People dictate. I found many of their dealings with people to be disgusting and abhorrent. To this day my attitude has not changed.
I was lucky enough to be practising when the Competition Authority actions enabled solicitors to advertise. I took out a full-page in Golden Pages, advertising my Personal Injury Law Firm as well as having regular adverts air on RTE Radio. My firm expanded and I must say, I was delighted with the pro-people stance we took. We were a plaintiff firm, never acting for the defendant Insurance Companies. We were attacking the anti-people establishment and winning. Many other firms followed suit and people were being represented on a no-win no-fee basis. What other way could people access the law? This continued, or should I say was allowed to continue for only a moment in time. The Law Society among other interested groups were unhappy and pressurised the Government into making changes. Subsequently PIAB was formed to be a 'lawyer free zone' and were mandated with looking after all the injury cases from now on. Thankfully after come Court cases it is no longer a 'lawyer-free' zone but the setting up of The 'Injuries Board' has depleted the work carried out by High Street Solicitors, whose clients were people, not corporations. At the same time, the Law Society tightened up their advertising regulations and I was personally instructed to not call Early & Baldwin a Personal Injury Law Firm as this was 'encouraging' claims. And we are to this day prohibited from advertising that personal injury law is what we do. All this was done by the State in the interests of injured people we were told. Do not believe a word of it. For once, the lawyers who acted for the working man and woman were bringing their cases to Court and accessing 'Justice' for them. The Insurance lobby is very powerful, not unlike the Banks. They have great influence over Government, unlike the citizen who has little or no influence.
Currently there is outrage regarding the amounts the Insurance Industry are charging for renewal of motor policies. Us lawyers are of course being blamed by the Industry but many commentators are challenging this assertion. Remember that cases were heard before Juries until Government was lobbied by the Insurers who said that people could not be trusted. Then we had cases heard by Judges alone. This continued until the Insurance Industry said that Judges were awarding too much. Judges were halted and the Injuries Board was put in place to replace them. Now it's only possible for your case to be heard before a Judge, if you've rejected the award made by the Injuries Board. All this change has been lobbied for and achieved by the Insurance Industry for their own benefit, not for the citizen. In fact the changes in the law were designed to deny the citizen access to the law by taking the high street solicitor out of the equation. Meanwhile the Big Law Firms still represent the Insurance Industry is all their guises. All this 'reform' of the law should be taken with a grain of salt. What had been achieved by young enthusiastic lawyers in getting access to the law for the ordinary man and woman, has now in effect been severely curtailed. This is quite alarming, but maybe not surprising. With the Corporation Tax obscenities and the control of Government by the Bankers, this is the logical conclusion. In future, they would hope, that access to the law was not for the ordinary citizen but solely the preserve of Big Law for their corporate clientelle.
LegalEagleStar Friday , 23rd. September, 2016
The Day a Judge told me to F Off !
As a long-time practitioner of Family Law, there are moments which stick in your mind, for one reason or another. Many years back, noting I'm qualified over 35 years, I was involved in a very sad Child Custody case.
My client, the husband, had separated from his wife when their only child, a beautiful daughter, was very young. She was now eight years old. He had moved abroad for work and his daughter lived with him since she was a baby. The wife unfortunately had suffered for many years from depression and on occasions, was institutionalised. They still kept in touch and from time to time, he travelled back so that his wife could spend some time with her daughter.
Unfortunately, on one such visit home, the family of his estranged spouse decided to pressurize the child's mother into hiding the child and when he arrived to collect her at 6pm as agreed, neither the wife nor his daughter could be found. He was traumatized and the next day arrived at my office to instruct me in the case. We wasted no time in issuing proceedings and made an emergency application to the Court to have the matter dealt with. Our investigations had revealed the location of both the mother and child.
On the morning of the hearing, evidence was heard by the learned Judge who decided to that an early date for hearing was warranted and listed the case to come back before him in 5 weeks time. This was agreeable, although inconvenient for my client as he had to inform his employers, who thankfully, were accommodating. The matter of access was discussed and the Judge then decided that he was giving the father No Access, despite the fact that the child lived full-time with him ; that he had sole custody ; and the mother was not a fit person to look after the child, due to her recurring illness. It was her family that had in fact assumed custody of the child, not her. Needless to say we were infuriated with the Judges decision. Despite our endeavours there was no moving him. I then stood up and angrily stormed out of Court followed closely by my client. I was horrified when he asked me was it usual for a Judge to tell a solicitor to F Off ! Needless to say I was horrified as I had not heard the remark. I took a deep breath, composed myself and both myself and counsel headed straight up to the High Court and informed the presiding Judge of what had happened, bar the comment. He wisely ordered daily access for my client from midday until 6pm until the case was heard.
When the case finally came back before the aforementioned Judge, he shouted out 'Who appealed my Order ?' Then he took a look at me and said 'You, huh, doesn't surprise me.' He then went on to hear the case in full and rightly returned the child into the custody of the father. When we exited the courtroom the wife let out a cry which brought tears to my eyes. Regardless of the fact that justice was served that day, Child Custody cases are traumatic, not only for the parties involved, but also for the lawyers.
LegalEagleStar Tuesday 3rd. November 2015.
I've an App for that …. Law without a Lawyer
A day doesn't go by without us being bombarded by Apps. Sign up and get a free App for your iPhone. We have more Apps on our phones than we can use. Sure they may be handy at some stage in the future i.e. next week !
Over the past while, I've been horrified that many people, lawyers included, are saying 'I've an App for that'… when discussing the law. Yes, I admit, some are educational but I am referring to those that are advocating that you can look after your own divorce, house sale or purchase and other such important matters which hugely impact on your life. Why go to College and study law; then spend time in a Law School to get your Practicing Certificate? Well according to these geniuses, no need at all. Sure save your money and use the App. They ask you why you are wasting money on these legal professionals when you can just use their App. Unfortunately, it would appear that many people are being taken in by this dangerous nonsense.
While I for one respect newly qualified lawyers, whether they be at the Bar or from the Law Society, they have their place in the overall legal framework. What most don't have, is experience. That is only gained from many years of practice in their chosen fields. This experience is what comes into play when taking on a case for a client. The client deserves to go to law with experienced lawyers who have their interests solely at heart. Most spend many hours working up the case for their client and the full weight of their experience is called into play. Every client is unique. Their circumstances are not like any others. There may be similarities e.g. they have four children and have been married for twenty years. But that is where the similarity ends. To act as though two cases are the same would, in my opinion, equate to nothing short of professional negligence.
But I cannot afford thousands of pounds to employ a lawyer, or a team of lawyers as can be the case. Well, you cannot afford not to. How much did you spend on your wedding? That was a big event and a very important day for you. You spent what you could to celebrate in style. Yes, later you cut back on some items, but you didn't do without what was important on the day. Well, your divorce costs should be thought of in similar terms. I am not suggesting you go to one of the Big Law Firms. They have access to the same Family Law Barristers as your local High Street Family Law Solicitor. Why people go to these firms is quite beyond me. In my experience,these firms are dealing with Corporate matters in the main and are not concerned with the day to day legal matters of the ordinary man and woman. They may take on your case if you're doing your business with them or else if a relative of yours is. Your High Street Family Law Practitioner will give you a good personal service and instruct the appropriate barrister to get you through this difficult time.
I come across lay litigants a lot more today than I have in the past. While I respect the individual trying to do his own case, I do see the error of their ways. It is a nigh impossible task. To give credit where it is due, many Judges go out of their way to help such people. That alone will not help them get the justice which many deserve. So, when you download that magic App that will get you painlessly through your divorce or other pressing legal matter just remember… Law without a Lawyer is a fool's paradise.
LegalEagleStar , Thursday , 7th. August , 2014 .
Why become a Lawyer…sure aren't they only money grabbing Scum !
As a teenager, I was an enthusiastic fan of Perry Mason. I was blown away by his expertise. That man could save people accused and looking guilty. Of course they were innocent but it was only his expertise that exposed the truth. What a Guy. It would appear that Perry was an inspiration for a generation of lawyers. Later 'idols' included Ally McBeal, the lawyers at LA Law and more recently Denny Crane and Alan Shore, not to mention Shirley Schmidt, all at Boston Legal. What all of these idols represented was a pursuit of justice for their clients both rich and poor.
During my College years in the mid to late 1970's, I encountered a very diverse set of fellow students. There was the middle-aged teacher who felt that 'it was time for a change'. He was a very genuine guy and told all that would listen to him, that his days teaching had come to an end and that he needed a new challenge. There was the Canadian businessman who wanted to come back to Ireland and felt that he wanted to pursue a career in law. My friend Anna was about my age, late teens, and had always wanted to be a solicitor. She came from a wealthy background but was a good person who wanted to do some good. Phyllis was a law clerk and had developed an interest in law and felt it was the natural progression, career-wise, to go to College in order to step up the ladder so to speak. Ann, who had numerous degrees already felt it was time, yet again, to go back and this time get a law degree to add to the numerous degrees she already possessed. She took us all under her belt and gave us the guidance we really needed. There was another Anne who was the daughter of a wealthy banker. She was really mature compared to me. She had her career planned out. Daddy had arranged this. She had brains to burn unlike me who felt somewhat overawed in such company. I must say they were a great support and source of encouragement to be during those years. While I was wildly idealistic, I was getting a real education in life itself. We were a diverse group but the one thing that we all had in common was our enthusiasm for the law. Many a debate, some heated, we engaged in and it was where I encountered politics or should I say Political Parties and the hold and influence they had on people. I saw that it was not only what you know but who you knew that seemed to determine your future.
It was during my second year that I got involved with FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres). I didn't apply to join them but was so fascinated with a young enthusiastic female barrister,now a Senior Counsel, who literally threw me into the deep end, that I encountered a vast number of people who The System had ignored and needed our help. It was no time before I was in charge of FLAC in Ballymun and had to deal with numerous social based problems and in particular Family Law. What a fantastic group of people I was privileged to meet. They gave of their time and energy to give advice and indeed appear in Court representing people who could not afford to go into a Solicitor for advice. I must mention here that some firms gave of their time and expertise to help us and for that we were so very grateful. Without their help and letting us use their names to front our Court appearances, we would not have had access to the Court system to protect the rights of the most vulnerable and dismissed in our society.
Well, the results were out. We all passed our exams, Thank God. I think my late father's prayers had more to do with my success than the many hours spent trying to come to grips with the niceties of the law. We all headed our separate ways and ended up in one job or another. Personally I had a workload what with my involvement in FLAC. This followed me into practice as you just couldn't hand it over to someone in the hope that they would look after the client. These many clients had become personal to me. I set up practice from my father's house and with the support of my family I commenced to practice. The rest is history. I was lucky in that I was busy from the start. Apart from the numerous Free cases I did, I got work locally and over the first few years I was able to make a living. Most of my Classmates joined established firms and most stayed the course and are still practicing today.
Was making money a motivation? It certainly was for some but I must say the interest in law was the major factor. For most of us making a living was the important factor as this gave us the energy and enthusiasm to pursue issues through the Courts that would make a difference to people's lives. It was not glamorous standing outside the Family Law Courts attempting to settle cases. The deserted wife with four children attempting to live on £25 a week was not uncommon. The husband who deserted them claiming he wasn't working, had no money, when the opposite was the case. Those were hard and tough times for these women and they relied on us to give them the chance to survive. While Ann and one or two others may have gone into banking, most of the rest of us dealt with the ordinary citizen and to be honest, I wouldn't have it any other way.
LegalEagleStar , Wednesday , 23rd. January , 2013 .
Divorce in Ireland today in this Economic Downturn
When a marriage breaks down or a long-term relationship ends, it's a tough time for everyone involved. It's not just the couple themselves who experience the hurt and/or anger of the separation but also any children that either, or both of them may have, their immediate families and also close friends. Of course, when a couple separates, it is not as simple as it once was. Today with the economic downturn the money is simply not available to effect a proper separation. People didn't need to worry about joint bank accounts and mortgages in the past. When a relationship breaks down everything needs to be regulated. What were possibly at one time, simple everyday matters, have now to go through the long process of being sorted. Parties need to agree, or have a Court decide, custody and access of any dependent children; deciding where the children primarily live and what days and times the other parent may see their children; child and possible spousal maintenance; what will happen to the family home and any other possible houses or assets, pension entitlements, car/s etc. While an amicable breakup is desirable, it is not always possible and in many cases either one or both parties will look for the kitchen sink from the other. In previous years, which at this time, seem somewhat of a blur, parties separated and huge settlements and significant maintenance were awarded. Cases were fighting for dates to be heard in the High Court. Nowadays, the High Court lists are quite slim with the majority of cases being heard in the Circuit Court.
There are now huge difficulties for lawyers trying to negotiate settlements even where an agreement is reached between the parties. To use by way of example, the following scenario. Say there is a family home and an investment property, and the agreement reached is that one party remains in the family home with the children, while the other party is to live in the investment property. It is agreed that each will be the sole owner of the respective properties and be responsible for that property's mortgage while allowing the other party off the mortgage. The Court rules the settlement, but then the Banks will not allow either party off either mortgage. This, even where the parties indemnify each other to the best of their abilities and with the best of intentions. Where one party later defaults, the Bank can still go after both parties and the settlement reached can effectively become worthless.
So, what do people need in a good family lawyer? Some individuals falsely believe, that by going to one of the Big Named Law Firms, they are getting the best Solicitors and Barristers in the business. In the current economic climate, I believe that some firms continue to charge inordinate fees, when people are struggling to maintain one household, let alone two, which is the effect post separation. I believe this is unjust. While some cases involve more working hours than others and fees vary in this regard, I do not believe people should be paying more for one solicitor than another largely due to the name that appears on the headed paper. Unlike Solicitors, Barristers are a completely independent body and again, while some cases involve more time and paperwork than others, Barrister's fees will, in most part, be the exact same whether acting for a Big Firm or a Small Practice. Many successful Family Law Barristers, contrary to common belief, act for everyone from the Legal Aid Board, to the local one man solicitor who employs two people, right up to the big firms who employ several hundred. In the times that we live in, it's also important to remember, that while you do not want to be 'ripped off ' and would like value for money, equally you must be aware of these so-called 'quickie divorces' where you think you are getting a bargain and the fees are very low. Later down the line however, you may find yourself in difficulty where transactions haven't been completed or haven't in fact been done correctly. In deciding what Solicitor to engage, you must think about yourself and what your needs are. Some Solicitors and Barristers in the family law field have an aggressive approach, while others have a nurturing view. And then others, just effectively, say it as it is. Personally, I believe a down to earth, friendly, straight forward approach is ideal. I also believe that a party going through a separation has enough physical and mental strain going on in their lives, that an aggressive legal team can sometimes make matters worse and the hopes of a settlement between the parties becomes more difficult. While your legal team does not necessarily need to be your friend, you do need to be comfortable with them and be able to speak openly in order for them to best meet your needs.
What are you paying for? You may see your bill at the end of a case and wonder how this figure appeared? Initially, a Solicitor will take your instructions, explain the different options open to you and then write to the other party involved, informing them of your intention to separate and regulate matters between you. If you agree on a Separation Agreement, the Solicitor will draft this up and you will not need a barrister, nor will you attend Court. A Separation Agreement is in effect, a contract between the two parties and any breach thereof is a breach of contract. If the parties agree to a Judicial Separation or Divorce, in many cases a solicitor will brief a Junior Counsel (barrister) and, in some cases, a Senior Counsel also. The Barrister's role is to draft the appropriate Court documents and deal with any Court appearances which, in some cases may just be one on the day of the hearing or, in other cases, where interim orders are required and/or where the other party is reluctant to participate in the case. In the latter scenario, Orders to compel them to do so, or have Orders made in their absence may be required.
Unfortunately, relationships will break down in good times and bad. Today we are in unprecedented times and the legal profession must respond to the needs of their clients in a way that reflects the true values in our society. Those values have unfortunately been decimated by the few in our profession who represent the vested interests of those who control our society. It's time that the legal profession asserted itself in the interests of all who serve the interests of the citizen and lead the demands for true reform and oppose the obscene vested interest groups who seek the ruination of our society and the downgrading of the rights of our Citizens. Elsewhere in the world today, it is the legal profession who are at the forefront of reform in the interests of the citizen and who suffer in such a cause. In Ireland it should be no different. The politicians today are looking after the interests of the IMF/EU and the Banks, so there is a clear conflict of interests with the concerns of the Citizen.
Those who are unfortunate enough to suffer relationship breakdown in these troubled times deserve to be represented by us in the legal profession, having regard to the considerable strains that people are now enduring. Yes, the strain on relationships is now far greater in such troubled times. There are those that pull together in times like these but bad relationships will certainly not survive the additional stress they must endure today.
LegalEagleStar , Thursday , 30th. June , 2011


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At a minimum, a customer needs a general idea for what they want their website to look like. From there Bell Media can offer guidance and recommendations based on your industry and specific objectives. It is common for Bell Media to use a customer's existing brand guidelines, logo, images, and content; however, in the event a customer lacks these resources, Bell has both a Graphic Design Department and a Content Marketing Department staffed with professionals ready to create any assets the customer may need.
Bell Media builds "responsive" websites, which is a fancy way of saying that each website will adjust to the screen it's being viewed on to ensure a great user experience, especially on mobile since over half of all website traffic these days is mobile.
If a customer needs to sell their products online, Bell Media has several options for eCommerce website development. Like any website project, pricing can vary depending on the complexity of the eCommerce website and number of products, but generally just because a website is "eCommerce" doesn't mean it will be any more expensive than Bell's average website project.
A new website alone won't generate leads and new customers because that requires people to visit the website. That being said, Bell Media uses best practices in website design and user-experience to ensure the finished product is setup for conversions and has the right Calls to Action (CTAs) to generate leads. After a website is launched, Bell's team of Digital Marketing Specialists are available to consult our customers on the tactics they should employ to drive the RIGHT traffic to their new website, which results in lead generation and new customers.
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- First, Bell Media's website development process begins with a thorough Discovery meeting where a website professional takes the time to understand a customer's specific project and objectives.
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100 Global Inspirational Women in MiningPosted December 18, 2013 | Updated on April 3, 2014 12:13
Women in Mining UK have published an e-book "100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining".
The nominees featured in the book work in an impressive array of roles at different levels of seniority. What they all have in common is the respect of their colleagues and industry peers, and all were nominated because they inspire those around them every day.
The Women in Mining UK (WIM (UK)) 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining Project was an international collaboration between women in mining groups from the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United States. It is widely acknowledged that inspirational role models can play a large part in inspiring a new generation of professionals. WIM (UK) aim to facilitate development in this arena.
In 2012, WIM (UK) commissioned a three stage study in conjunction with PWC (London) to analyse trends and performance of women on boards and in senior executive positions in the global mining industry. That study sought to correlate the performance of mining industry organisations with the level of gender diversity within them – to demonstrate some of the benefits that higher female representation on boards and in senior executive positions can have on corporate performance.
The results made for interesting reading.
The mining ndustry had fewer women on its boards and in its senior executive positions than any other major global industry, and by a considerable margin. Those with women on boards significantly outperformed those without them in terms of recorded profits, resource-to–reserve definitions and sustainability, among other metric.
One of the main challenges identified by the report was the lack of role models in the sector. As a result, we have created this truly international project to identify some of the most inspirational women in the global mining industry. The 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining Project received over 500 nominations from throughout the world. Working with international women in mining partner groups, WIM (UK) assembled 100 individuals who demonstrate skills and attributes which can inspire a new generation of professionals in all walks of the mining industry.
Women with an Australian connection featured in the book include Heather Bell, Vicky Binns, Sue Border (FAIG), Fran Burgess, Marion Bush, Meredith Campion, Dr Megan Clark, Sandra Collins, Joanne Farrell, Marnie Finlayson, Donna Frater, Jodie Gray, Vanessa Guthrie, Michelle Illes, Sinead Kaufman, Alison Keogh, Tracey Kerr, Kirsty Liddicoat, Kalpana Maharage, Tina Markovic, Jane McAloon, Lisa Mirtsopoulos, Alison Morley, Ramela Naidoo, Sabina Shugg, Julie Shuttleworth, Dr Erica Smyth, Andrea Sutton, Myfwangy Szepanowski, Vanessa Torres, Heike Truol and Donna Weston.
Erica Smyth, Alison Morley, Sabina Shugg, Meredith Campion, Sinead Kaufman, Marnie Finlayson, Donna Weston and Kalpana Maharage at a breakfast to celebrate the launch of the e-book in Perth. Photo: Steve Ferrier, The West Australian.
The publication was produced with sponsorship by Standard Bank Plc. WIM (UK) is sponsored by Rio Tinto and Anglo American.
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The Geological Society of London has Released an Addendum to its Climate Change PolicyPosted December 10, 2013 | Updated on March 3, 2014 5:46
In 2010, the Geological Society published a statement on climate change, focusing specifically on the geological evidence. This year, the society reconvened the working group to assess whether, in the light of further research, the statement was still valid. On concluding that it is, the group have written an addendum which sets out new research findings relevant to the questions raised in the original statement.
The full addendum, along with a summary aimed at a non-technical audience, are published today, and can be found on the Geological Society of London website: www.geolsoc.org.uk/climatechange
Ninth International Mining Geology ConferencePosted December 10, 2013 | Updated on August 14, 2018 11:39
The International Mining Geology Conference call for papers received an excellent response form potential authors. The conference will include an innovative and exciting program featuring a variety of papers on topical and relevant aspects of mining geology, including practical and applied case studies illustrating good practice and innovation.
Themes include:
- Efficiently linking exploration and mining geology – fundamentals for better projects
- Beyond the assay – building holistic rock property models for mining
- From grade control to material type prediction – geology for integrated planning
- From drillhole to product – reconciliation in the 21st century
- Mine geology and the future – technology, automation, applied research and innovation
- Education, interface and knowledge management – gaining skills and communicating opportunity
Keynote speakers will include:
- Alan Bye, Chief Executive Officer, CRC Ore
- Peter Dowd FAusIMM(CP), Professor of mining, The University of Adelaide
- Kathy Ehrig, Principal Geometallurgist, BHP Billiton
- Tim Goldsmith FAusIMM, Gold Mining Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Scott Jackson FAusIMM, Principal Director, Quantitative Group
- Cam McCuaig MAusIMM, Director, Centre for Exploration Targeting, University of Western Australia
- Harry Parker FAusIMM(CP), Director of Resources, AMEC, USA
A preliminary list of papers is available here, or click here for a copy of the latest conference brochure.
Business and Financial ManagementPosted December 8, 2013 | Updated on March 3, 2014 5:48
AIG members are eligible for EGRU member rates for the following short course being offerred by the Economic Geology Reserach Unit, James Cook University.
Business & Financial Management in the Minerals Industry
Professional Development Short Course
Venue: James Cook University, Townsville, Qld
3rd – 7th February 2014
Course Leader: Dr Andrew White
FEES: Inclusive of GST & $AUD
EGRU/AIG Member $2250.00
Non-EGRU Member $2750.00
This one week course is an introduction to general, technical and financial management for professionals in the minerals sector with special emphasis on exploration management.
Registration for this course is now open: https://alumni.jcu.edu.au/EGRU
Please register before 17th January 2014 and note your AIG membership in the comments
For course enquiries please contact:
Judy Botting
EGRU Administration
Ph: 07 4781 4726
Email: email@example.com
Australian Earth Sciences Convention 2014Posted December 7, 2013 | Updated on March 3, 2014 5:48
Australian Earth Sciences Convention (AESC)
7 – 10 July 2014
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
AESC 2014 will be held in Newcastle, a vibrant port city that is characterised by its working harbour, beautiful surf beaches and proximity to many of Australia's most prestigious wineries. It is the gateway to the Hunter Valley – heart of the Sydney Basin coalfields, centre of power generation for New South Wales, and home of the NSW Institute for Frontier Geoscience, a joint initiative of the University of Newcastle and the NSW Department of Trade and Investment. Combined with the city's focus on energy efficiency via the Federal Government's Smart Grid, Smart City initiative and the CSIRO Energy Centre, Newcastle is an ideal site for our convention – Sustainable Australia.
The convention will be based around the themes of energy, basin geology, geodynamics, resources the environment, the geological record of life, and the role of the Earth Sciences in the community. Dedicated symposia include the 39th Symposium on the Advances in the Study of the Sydney Basin and Comparisons & Contrasts in Circum-Pacific Orogens.
AESC 2014 offers all geoscientists a unique opportunity for professional development and a chance to hear firsthand the latest developments in geosciences.
The Geological Society of Australia welcomes you to participate in the AESC 2014 convention in Newcastle and look forward to seeing you next year.
Website: www.aesc2014.gsa.org.au


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Careers programme information
Careers Contacts
Careers Lead:
Judith Bubb
Furze Platt Senior School, Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ
01628 625308
SLT member with responsibility for careers:
Andrew Morbey, Assistant Headteacher
Careers Governor
Katie Donnison
Enterprise Adviser
Catherine Grey, Resourcing Partner, Balfour Beatty
Furze Platt Senior School aims to ensure that when young people complete their school education, whether at 16 or 18, they are ready for life. As a result, preparing our young people for their future, both for the next steps after Furze Platt Senior School and for the longer term, is at the heart of everything we do. The school provides a range of opportunities and experiences designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully make informed decisions about their next steps and future careers, and then to take their place in the world of work.
Gatsby Benchmarks
The school embraces the Gatsby Benchmarks - eight benchmarks that are considered to be the core dimensions of good careers and enterprise provision in schools:
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance
The Careers Education Lessons at Furze Platt Senior School
Careers education lessons are delivered through PSHE (Years 7-11) and the Sixth Form tutorial programme (Years 12-13). These lessons cover many of the building blocks of careers education, including why it is important to think about future careers and aspirations, how this links to curriculum subjects, how to find out information about jobs and careers, what qualifications are needed, and how to develop and market employability skills.
Year 7
- What careers education is and why it is important in Year 7
- Looking back, looking forward. Achievements so far
- Personal skills and qualities
- Skills and qualities important in the world of work
- How to find information, introduction to the Jobs Explored Database (JED)
Year 8
- Employability skills
- School subjects and employability skills
- Decision making skills
- Choosing GCSE options
- Using JED for careers research
Year 9
- Identifying employability skills
- LMI Berkshire – what work local people do, what skills local employers are looking for
- Researching careers using JED, Fast Tomato, National Careers Service
- Detailed research into one career
Years 10 and 11
- Options available after Year 11
- Individual research into courses at school and local colleges and apprenticeships
- Applications for post-16 options
- University research
- Careers research
- The changing world of work, skills and qualities needed
- Labour Market Information (LMI) Berkshire
- Financial aspects – salaries, deductions, budgeting
- CVs and personal statements
Years 12 and 13
- Labour Market Information (LMI)
- Alumni careers talks
- Graduate employment opportunities
- Personalised careers research
- ASK apprenticeships
- Skills deficit auditing
- Creating an evidence portfolio
- Interview techniques
Further careers education provision at Furze Platt Senior School
Impartial careers advice and guidance
Students' career aspirations and journeys towards them are tracked by the careers leader, form tutors and heads of house. All students in Years 8 to 13 have the opportunity for a one-to-one careers interview or take part in a group session; many students, including those in receipt of pupil premium and those leaving school at 16, have several careers interviews.
Careers and Higher Education Fair (CHEF)
CHEF is open to all students from Years 9-13 and their parents, and regularly sees 30 universities attending along with over 60 businesses, social enterprises and companies. Located in the Main School Hall, Gym, Geography classrooms and Library, the event is attended by around 500 students and parents each year.
The school held its sixth annual Careers and Higher Education Fair (CHEF) in November 2018. There will be no CHEF in 2019 because of the building work being undertaken in the school and the fair will return in 2020. The most recent CHEF programme can be found here: link to CHEF programme
Key Stage 4 university and college visits Year 9 Visit to Oxford University
Each year thirty of the most able students visit a variety of Oxford colleges. They witness the college system first hand and learn the key differences between Oxford, Cambridge and other universities. The visit is successful in raising aspirations and increasing the number of students applying to Oxbridge and to Russell Group universities.
Year 10 visit to a university
All Year 10 students visit a university to see first-hand the benefits of higher education and to raise aspirations. The universities students have visited in recent years include Bucks New University, Oxford Brookes University, Reading University, Royal Holloway, Sussex University and Surrey University.
Taster days at local colleges
Students in Years 10 or 11 have the opportunity to visit one of our local FE Colleges to take part in a taster day. Colleges include BCA, East Berkshire College, Henley College. Those who decide to apply to college are given specialist support with choosing courses, applying to college and considering logistical issues including transportation.
Work Experience and Apprenticeships
Work experience is a vital component of many Key Stage 4 courses, including Construction, Child Development; Travel and Tourism. Some students do work experience once a week over an extended period of time; others do a more concentrated period of work experience.
All Year 12 students undertake a one week work experience placement in July.
All students are encouraged to consider apprenticeships. Students in Years 9 to 13 have the opportunity to attend a talk by ASK apprenticeships at the Careers and Higher Education Fair and this is followed up workshops about apprenticeships run by the school's external careers adviser. As specific apprenticeship opportunities become available they are advertised via PSHE lessons. All Year 12 students then attend a further talk about apprenticeships, given by ASK Apprenticeships. Further details can be found here: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/about-ask/
Employer engagement opportunities
In addition to attending the Careers and Higher Education Fair, and the work experience opportunities listed above, students have several opportunities to hear from or work with local businesses and employers. Recent opportunities include:
Microsoft – Computing department
Merlin Entertainments – Computing and Business Departments
Glaxo Smith Kline – Science department
SATRO – Construction department
Prime Minister's Office – Politics department
St Mark's Care Home - Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Furze Platt Junior School - Construction, Travel and Childcare departments
We hope to be able to expand our employer engagement opportunities now the school has been linked with our Enterprise Adviser, Catherine Grey, Resourcing Partner at Balfour Beatty.
Other opportunities for students to gain key employability skills
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
This award is offered at Bronze (Year 9), Silver (Year 10) and Gold (Year 12) levels. There are four aspects: developing a skill, a physical activity, volunteering, and organising, taking part in and leading an expedition. At Gold level students also have to take a substantial residential project. Students develop their confidence, teamwork, resourcefulness, resilience and communication skills. The award is highly valued by employers. Further details can be found here: https://www.dofe.org
National Citizen Service (NCS)
All Year 11 students are encouraged to take part in the National Citizen Service– a challenge designed to help young people develop skills for employment and for life. The programme runs in the summer holiday after students have completed their GCSE, or when students are in Year 12. Like the Duke of Edinburgh Award referred to above, taking part in NCS enhances students' CVs, university applications and employability skills. Further details can be found here: www.ncsyes.co.uk/
Evaluation and Review of Careers Programme
The careers programme is evaluated in several ways:
- Analysis of school's destinations data for Year 11 and Year 13 students, with focus on ensuring the fewest number of students possible are NEET (not in education, employment or training).
- Governor evaluation of careers provision, including focus group meetings with students.
- Regular self-evaluation against the Gatsby Benchmark as part of internal reviews of PSHE and careers provision.
- Feedback from students and teachers about careers education lessons via questionnaires and written comments.
In addition, various aspects of the careers programme are evaluated separately. For example, students provide feedback on their careers education lessons, careers interviews and university visits, and students, parents and visiting employers and university representatives all provide feedback on the Careers and Higher Education Fair (CHEF).
Date of next review: September 2020
Labour Market Information for Berkshire
Every year the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) carries out research into labour market information for Berkshire. This includes information about Berkshire's largest employers, the sort of jobs likely to be available, employability skills needed, particular skills shortages, qualifications needed, etc. Click here for the latest version.
Useful Websites
https://www.careersoft.co.uk/Products/Job_Explorer_Database/ Job Explorer Database (JED), lots of accessible information about over 850 different jobs and a career-matching quiz . To use all features of JED requires the school access code; students will be shown how to access in Careers Education lessons.
www.fasttomato.com Career guidance, includes questionnaires leading to personalised education and career suggestions. Requires school access code; students will be shown how to access in Careers Education lessons.
www.startprofile.com Online careers platform, designed to connect 11-18 year olds with their future career potential. Requires school access code; students will be shown how to access in Careers Education lessons.
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ Information, advice and guidance to help make decisions on learning, training and work.
https://www.dofe.org/ Duke of Edinburgh Award. Highly valued by employers, this award develops confidence, teamwork, resourcefulness, resilience and communication skills.
https://icould.com/ Real stories and videos to inspire. Gives a first-hand view of jobs and ideas from accountants to zookeepers.
http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/ Live apprenticeship opportunities and information on how to register and apply.
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ Information about alternatives to going to university
https://www.ucas.com/ Information about all the university courses on offer in the UK.
https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/ Information about the 24 Russell Group universities
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/ Suggestions for jobs for graduates
http://www.jobapplications.co.uk/ Information about working for some of the top UK companies, including details of how to find and apply for jobs in these companies.


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In our last blog, we covered the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in maintaining quality, protecting the public and employees, and meeting compliance and security regulation demands. SOPs are vital documents that lay out the who, what, when, and where for important procedures in your industry or organization. But how do you write standard operating procedures and work instructions? That's where our technical writing courses come in.
SOPs vs. Work InstructionsWhereas SOPs are top-level documents that tell employees which actions to take under a variety of circumstances, work instructions describe those actions in detail. These instructions aren't necessarily long or verbose. They should be as clear and concise as possible.
Best PracticesWork instructions should be narrowed to an individual task within an SOP. Make sure that any terminology used is clearly defined or well-known by anyone who might use the instructions. As in all good writing, consider the audience, including pre-existing knowledge and primary concerns in the situation.
Writing work instructions can be as simple as bulleted lists or as complex as illustrated instruction flows. The overriding requirement is clear instructions for completing a given task. It's a good idea to include checklists in your instructions so employees can confirm that the directions or steps have been carried out correctly.
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PanCaribbean targets $50m for Sigma Run
Ryon Jones, Gleaner Writer
The organisers of the 2012 edition of the PanCaribbean Sigma Corporate Run have, in observance of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence, set themselves an audacious target of $50m, which they aspire to raise in aid of Chain of Hope Jamaica's commitment to the cardiac programme at the Bustamante Hospital for Children.
The event, which is supported by three distinguished patrons - Lady Allen, R. 'Danny 'Williams and the Honourable Usain Bolt - will be held at Emancipation Park on Sunday, February 19, under the theme 'Play Your Part, Save A Heart'.
The ambitious nature of this year's target is highlighted by the fact that the Sigma Run's initial target 14 years ago was $500,000, while last year they had 15,000 participants and raised over $15m for Victoria Jubilee Hospital's neo-natal care unit.
Donovan Perkins, president and CEO of PanCaribbean Financial Services Limited, explained the rationale behind choosing this year's beneficiary.
Vital equipment needed
"PanCaribbean's goal is to help play a role in developing a sustainable paediatric cardiac programme at the Bustamante Hospital for Children," Perkins shared while speaking at the Corporate Run's launch yesterday at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel.
"This project will provide treatment for children through the development and acquisition of vital medical equipment to support the efforts of and train skilled cardiac personnel including cardiologists, anaesthetists, nurses and bio-medical engineers," he added.
The route for the 5.6K or 3.5-mile race, which organisers emphasise will start at exactly 7:30 a.m., is the same as last year. The starting point will be at the PanCaribbean head office on Knutsford Boulevard and going along Waterloo Road then on to West Kings House Road, before turning on to Constant Spring Road.
The course will then take participants on to Suthermere Road and Hope Road, then on to Winchester Road and Ruthven Road. The final leg of the race continues on to Half-Way Tree Road and then Emancipation Park, Oxford Road, for the finish.
Target achievable
In excess of 70 corporate companies have already confirmed their participation in this year's charity event, which caters for runners, walkers and wheelchair users.
Persons who are unable to participate in the race can make donations directly to the cause at any PanCaribbean office, while Digicel customers can send a blank text to 444-2498.
The National Health Fund, which is partnering with Sigma Run for the fifth year, made a direct contribution of $5 million, while its chief executive officer, Hugh Lawson, encouraged everyone to get on board.
"Let us respond with generosity so that more of our children with cardiac problems can obtain the surgery they need," he said. "The target of $50 million is achievable."
Other sponsors include Advertising and Marketing, Caribbean Broilers, Catherine's Peak, Digicel Jamaica, The Gleaner Company Limited, King Alarm, National Baking Company, National Outdoor Advertising, Nestlé Jamaica, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Limited, PUMA, Reggae Marathon, RJR Communications Group, Sagicor Life Jamaica and Stewart's Auto Sales.


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2] Two teams of triples lady players
3] A game to consist of eighteen ends (tea and biscuits to be taken mid game)
4] Aggregate score of the two rinks to produce a winner, (2 points for each winning rink and 2 points for winning team).
5] The number of points scored per club to be aggregated and the club with the most points will be deemed to be top of the league.
The least experienced members of the club to be chosen as follows:
a] Those ladies who do not play in a league team and players from a club's only league team.
b] Where clubs have two teams in the SDL, those who play in the B team are eligible.
c] In addition, a maximum of one County Badged player or one registered "A" team player would be eligible per match (if required to make up the numbers).
d] Dress: grey with club shirts or white shirts (all players to wear the same).
i] A central grid (fixture programme) to be produced and sent to team organisers
ii] Matches to be played mid-May to the end of August
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Please visit the following websites for information on Visas and Regulations for travel to Poland
http://www.staypoland.com/poland-visa.htm, and
Please note that Poland is a Schengen Treaty country and you may need a "Schengen visa". The citizens of European Community (except Polish citizens) are required to enter Poland with a valid identification document (a personal ID or a passport).
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While many companies still track performance of deals manually at year end or at best quarterly, Enable offers a daily dashboard of deal performance which ensures you always have your finger on the pulse of your business. This next level of tracking enhances the performance of purchasing and sales teams by enabling them to make trading decisions far more frequently and proactively using dashboards for a range of job roles and seniority levels.
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In situations where a distributor has pricing support from a manufacturer, we enable the distributor to check the absolute margin of sales orders as they are placed (taking manufacturer support into account), and so highlighting incorrect selling prices and ensuring that all margin support deals are registered in the system ready for invoicing.
Year on year reporting
Review spend and rebate performance for the current year vs. previous year, vs. forecast for the full year as well as reviewing actuals so far.


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- Flat cakes - 4 pieces (for fajitas)
- Crimson jam - 1/3 cup
- Ricotta - 1 cup
- Raspberry - 1 cup
- Blackberry - 1 cup
- Strawberries - 1 cup (cut into 4 pieces)
- Blueberries - 1 cup
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees. Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and pour each tablespoon of raspberry jam, spreading it almost to the brim. Bake until done, about 10 minutes. Remove the flat cakes from the oven and cool to room temperature. Spoon 1/4 cup ricotta on each cake, spreading it almost to the brim. Divide the berries among the tortillas, alternating rows of raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and blueberries. Pour the remaining raspberry jam on top. Serve immediately, sliced, like pizza.
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Geneva Marathon will celebrate its 10 year anniversary on 4 May 2014. To mark the occasion, organisers have included two new 10ks and a 5k route for participants aged 14 and 15 as part of a range of distances on offer around the Swiss city.
Entries opened for the event a month ago with runners from 40 different countries already having signed up. As well as the new distances, the event will include a marathon, half marathon and 1-3k junior races.
Runners will once again finish the marathon on the famous Pont du Mont Blanc, in the heart of Geneva - with spectacular views of the famous Jet d'Eau. The marathon village will open its doors from Friday 2 May in the centre of the Jardin Anglais. For three days, runners and spectators will enjoy a range of activities and entertainment as well as collect their bib,s and browse the latest running brands and equipment. To get a taste of what's on offer, you can watch this YouTube video showcasing the event.
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Children take center stage on Italy's Day at Tehran book fair
TEHRAN – Children opened Italy's Day with colorful programs during the 30th Tehran International Book Fair on Friday.
The programs started at the pavilion of Italy as the special guest of the book fair with honoring the winners of a creative writing contest organized by the Pietro Della Valle School, a Tehran-based Italian educational center.
A music performance by the Iranian-Italian youth group Anam was next among the programs.
Children were then entertained by two young storytellers narrating some of the most famous stories such as "The Little Red Riding Hood" in both Italian and Persian languages while illustrations from the stories were shown on a monitor.
Teachers from the school who also had good command of the Persian language were present at the pavilion to provide visitors with additional information about their country.
Fabio Tiddia, who is studying European philosophy at the University of Cagliari, was one of the teachers. He is teaching geography and history at the Italian school.
In his brief interview with the Tehran Times, he talked about his interest in Persian philosophy and said that he knows a little about Persian literature but wants to learn more about Persian poets like Rumi and Sadi.
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The afternoon programs were followed by two sessions, the first of which was attended by the Italian poet Valerio Magrelli along with Iranian scholar Iman Mansub Nasiri who discussed the beauty of the Florentine poetry in the 13th and 14th century. This was followed by a recitation of an Italian translation of poetry of Hafez.
Italian writer, journalist and satirist Michele Serra, and writer and translator Mahsa Mohebali also attended the second meeting of the afternoon.
Photo: A child and his mother visit the 30th Tehran International Book Fair on May 3, 2017. (Jamejamonline/Chavosh Homavandi)


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Liteblue is the Employee self-service web-based intranet portal designed for the employees of the USPS Logistics company. It features the various confidential employee services like accessing paystub, checking 401k, employee benefits, print/view w-2, checking career development, service performance, raising the tickets and complaints. Through this Self Service Profile (SSP), you can able to access the Liteblue, eldeas, eOPF, eReassign and PostalEASE applications. Each and every employee working in the USPS company can able to access the Liteblue with the unique login credentials provided to them. Let's know about login instructions, FAQ and more information about the liteblue.
Liteblue Login
If you are returning user of the liteblue usps portal and have no issues with the User ID and Password then you can follow the below instructions to log in to the portal. If you have some concerns with the user entails, skip to next appropriate sections.
- Visit the official website : liteblue.usps.gov
- Enter the Employee ID
(It is an 8 Digit number which is printed on Top of your earnings statement under 'Employee ID' Label
- Enter the USPS Password
It is the password that you have created on the Self Service Profile (SSP) application. It is used to access a variety of USPS self-service apps including LiteBlue, eldeas, eOPF, eReassign and PostalEASE.
Forgot Password?
If you have forgotten the password of SSP portal you can do these following troubleshooting steps to reset your password and create a new one
- Visit the Following Web Address : liteblue.usps.gov
- Click on "Forgot Password".
- Enter the Employee Identification Number (EIN) ( It's an 8 digit number printed on the earnings statement).
- You'll be queried about the answers to the security questions that you had set up while creation of the SSP for the first time.
- Upon the successful validation, you can able to reset the password and access your liteblue usps account again.
Liteblue New Registration?
If you haven't created liteblue usps gov account / SSP before you can set up a new account and gain access
- Visit the Self Service Profile Homepage liteblue.usps.gov
- Click on Forgot Password
- Enter the EIN Number and Verify the Employee ID
- Now you'll be redirected intranet of the portal where you need to submit the "New Password and Confirm Password" and click Next
- Select Appropriate security questions and provide the answers (Remember or note them), they will be used for troubleshooting if you have forgotten the SSP login details in future
- Enter the e-Mail and Confirm email address fields and click on the next button.
- You can skip and add email later by checking on "skip email and update later"
- Review everything and if everything is correct, submit the details
- You have successfully created the new user account at usps liteblue. Now you can access the dashboard with the Employee ID and Password that you've provided while registration
- If you face any errors you can contact USPS Human Resources Shared Service Center at 1-877-477-3273, and selecting option 5 or TDD/TTY – 866-260-7507.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SSP?
SSP stands for the self-service profile which is exclusively incorporated for the usps employees to maintain the employee internal works convenient, confidential and secure. SSP is a combination for accessing Liteblue, eldeas, eOPF, PostalEase and eReassign web applications at one stop.
- IS SSP Secure?
SSP is protected with the HTTPS protocol, one cannot able to intercept the information between the server and client which makes the website completely secure
- I Forgot my SSP Password!
If you had forgotten the password of Liteblue you can reset the password by providing the EIN number and answers to few security questions, which has been explained briefly under the "Forgot Password" Section above. Jump to that
- Can I still use my PIN?
You can use your PIN only on the IVR (Interactive Voice Response) over the phone lines. Your EIN and PIN can be used to access the JOBbidding IVR, PostalEASE IVR and HRSSC IVR authentication. The liteblue usps gov self-service profile requires the Employee ID and password for getting access into the digital platform
- How to Find My Employee ID?
You can find your employee ID in two ways
1. Check the USPS Pay stub, your employee ID will be printed on the top
2. You can access the USPS blue page and log in to eAccess section, you can find the EIN on the tab labeled as "My profile"
- Who can access SSP?
Every employee of USPS can able to access the SSP platform if you are an employee of usps and new to the SSP you can create the new account by providing required details and become a user of SSP. Please check the "New Registration" section for more details
- Why should I Provide Email Address at Liteblue.gov ?
An email address may be required to reset the password, changes in the security questions, pin reset and changes in the email itself.
- What if I don't provide the email address?
All the communications from the USPS will be delivered to your provided address via USPS First class Letter
- What if I don't create a new password?
If you dont create the password at SSP you can't able to access the liteblue and its subsidiaries through the web platform, but you can access IVR provided services using the EIN and PIN over the telephone line.
- What are the Security Questions provided while signing up?
Security questions are sort of backup walls through which you can retain the SSP password in case if you have forgotten it. It necessary to memorize or note down the provided details in order to reset your password in future use
- USPS Shared Service Center Contact Number?
You can contact the Shared Service Center at 1-877-477-3273, selecting option 5.
All about USPS
The United States Postal Service is the largest logistics company in the US operated by US federal government and responsible for providing the postal service throughout the country. The Post office department (root) was created in 1792 by Franklin operation and emerged as on the largest postal service in the world. It has 644,124 active employee base under them as per 2014 which makes them 3 largest civilian employers in the USA behind Walmart and the federal government. As of 2017 USPS has 30,825 post offices widely spread throughout the country delivering the packages to every corner. Fedex and UPS Compete with USPS and takes a large piece of the pie in terms of the marketplace. It provides General domestic services, Bulk mail, International services with promising delivery times.
USPS Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
Employees of usps are offered with substantial health benefits, it got collaborated with the FEHB Program providing excellent coverage and flexibility. It offers various plans including and not limited for fee-for-service, HMO's. Employee Premium contributions are not completely subjected to the taxes they are dispersed in the various compensative plans in which health is the primary concern.
- Retirement
It provides the federal retirement program which provides pension and disability coverage. Terms and conditions applied
- Life Insurance
You are benefited with Federal Employee's Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) with basic coverage plan for free by the postal service. You can also extend to premium plans through your payroll deductions
- Thrift Savings Plan
- Commuter Program
- Leave
- Career Development & Training
- Holidays
- Social Security & Medicare
- Dental and Vision Insurance
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Successful or influential people often find themselves in the public eye more often than most, and sometimes certain individuals can attract the attention of criminals who would like to exploit others for their own benefit. Sometimes people will resort to outright extortion, either by threatening to harm you or your family, or by attempting to leverage sensitive information to compel you to comply with their demands.
Extortion Insurance Policy Features
Extortion insurance will help you meet threatening demands and avoid the chance that someone makes good on their threat. You'll also have access to experts who can help you determine whether or not a threat is genuine. If it isn't, you may be able to avoid paying anything at all, and most importantly, have peace of mind that your safety is secured.
Extortion insurance is separate from ransom insurance—although the two are often bundled together. The main difference between these forms of coverage is that ransom insurance requires an actual kidnapping to have taken place, while extortion insurance deals with threats to kidnap, expose, or otherwise harm someone covered by the policy.
The usual focus of this coverage is offline interactions, but if you (or your business) rely heavily on technology, you may need to be insured against cyber extortion as well. For example, sensitive information obtained through a computer hack can be used in extortion threats. If you're not sure which type of coverage is most appropriate for your situation—or how much protection you need—call Flagler Insurance Agency and ask one of our staff members to help you with a risk assessment.
Our Locations
Corporate Home Office - Administrative Only422 NE 2nd Pl, Suite 200
Cape Coral, FL 33909
Toll free: 866-998-6155
Fax: 239-791-8643
Cape Coral - Branch Manager: Mike Allard1480 NE Pine Island Rd, Unit 1A
Cape Coral, FL 33909
Fax: 239-244-8838
Delray Beach401 W. Linton Blvd, Suite 202A
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Fort Myers - Branch Manager: Roger Campbell4575 Via Royale, Suite 105
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Fax: 239-672-4200
Fort Myers/Gateway - Branch Manager: Roger Campbell12331 Towne Lake Dr., Suite 1
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Jacksonville - Branch Manager: Anthony D'Amato4440 Merrimac Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Fax: 904-638-2144
Orlando - Branch Manager: Raj Singh5401 S Kirkman Rd, Suite 725
Orlando, FL 32819
Fax: 407-613-2600
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Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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Anderson seeks County Commission seat
David Anderson announces his candidacy for the Cheatham County Commission in the first district.
Anderson is married to Robyn Adams, a first-grade teacher at Ashland City Elementary School. He has been a volunteer assistant in her class for the last four years.
"I enjoy working with our great students at Ashland City Elementary. I am known as 'Mr. Dave' to students and parents at ACES," he said. "I am also known as 'Titanman' with the Tennessee Titans. I was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as 'Fan of the Year' in 2004."
He owns Anderson's Janitorial Service and has been a business owner for 25 years.
"I believe my personality and experience in the business community can make a difference on the County Commission. I believe that my experience working to meet the needs of my business clients will be a valuable asset to the Cheatham County Commission," he said.
Anderson believes Ashland City and all of Cheatham County can grow with more businesses coming to the city and county.
"By doing this, we will be able to keep our taxes low and have more folks come raise their families and spend more dollars in Cheatham County," he said.
The slogan for his campaign is "A Voice for the People," which he holds dear because if he is elected, your voice will be heard on the commission.
"I will work hard to get things done for the first district and all of Cheatham County," he said.