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Your Internet service provider provides you with the DNS servers that work well most of the time. But, at times, you may need to use the third-party DNS servers for various reasons one of them being the cache related problem on your computer that you may face if you work on the server and hosting department. If you are planning to change the DNS server to a third-party DNS server, then the Google Public DNS server should be your first choice.
For example, if you are facing the dns_probe_finished_nxdomain error then changing the DNS server can resolve the issue. Although you can use any third-party DNS server address, Google DNS server would be one good option as well.
Now even if you are not facing any problem with your internet service provider's DNS server, here are the 7 reasons to use Google Public DNS server instead of your ISP provided DNS servers.
1. Google Public DNS Server is Free
Well, to be honest, there are a number of public DNS servers that are available for free but nothing may work like Google's Public DNS server. Using the Search Engine giants DNS server has their own pros. You get security, reliability, privacy and most importantly it is fast. If you fire up the DNS jumper tool and search for the fastest available Public DNS server, Google Public DNS server is listed among the fastest DNS servers.
2. It is Fast, and May Provide Improve Speed
Google DNS server is undoubtedly faster than most of the public DNS servers available out there. I did a simple DNS speed test using the DNS Jumper tool, and Google public DNS server took 64 milliseconds to respond as you can see in the image below.
3. It is Secure and Safe
Third-party Public DSN servers like Google Public DNS server provide that extra layer of security that your default ISP may not provide. The Google Public DNS server offers DNSSEC that makes sure that the DNS requests are securely signed and accurate. You can read more about DNSSEC to know how it works.
4. Google Public DNS Server is Reliable
If your Internet service provider is not doing a good job in keep the DNS servers fast and up all the time, you may find it difficult to open the websites as they may don't load properly or may take forever to load all the page contents.
That won't be the problem if you use Google's Public DNS server. The servers have 100% uptime, and anything will load with a breeze.
5. Bypass Web Censorship
Some of the ISPs may only block a website at DNS level. So, when you try to access any website and if your ISP is blocked it at the DNS level then you won't be able to access it. This is where the third-party Public DNS servers come in handy.
Changing your DNS server to the Google Public DNS server or any other third-party DNS server can do the trick and allow you to access the blocked website.
However, do note that most of the ISPs block the websites at IP level. In such cases, changing your DNS server won't make any difference.
How to Use Google Public DNS
Now that you know the different reasons to use Google Public DNS server, it is time to learn how to use the Google Public DNS server.
- Open Control Panel on your PC.
- Click "Network and Internet" and then click on "Change Adapter Settings".
- Right-click on active internet connection and select "Properties".
- Double-click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4/TCP)".
- Select "Use the following DNS server address" and enter the following address.
22.214.171.124 220.127.116.11
Save the changes, and you have successfully applied Google Public DNS server to your PC.


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New pics: Massive fine warning over slain Fitzroy croc
UPDATE 3.50PM: NEW images of the Fitzroy River's alpha croc's carcass have been released as authorities warn of massive fines for the killer.
The single gunshot which cost the 5.2m beast its life, could also see the culprit pay a $28,383.75 fine for "taking an estuarine crocodile without authority".
The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection's Michael Joyce issued the warning as he joined police in the public appeal for assistance to bring whoever is responsible to justice.
EHP Conservation and Biodiversity Operations Director Michael Joyce said the EHP removed the carcass for forensic examination by police and wildlife officers this morning.
"Anyone with information about the killing of this crocodile is urged to contact EHP on 1300 130 372, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Police Link on 13 14 44," Mr Joyce said.
It is an offence under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 to take an estuarine crocodile without authority.
Earlier today Rockhampton Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Peachey warned the person responsible could also face three years behind bars for the animal cruelty offence.
INITIAL REPORT: POLICE have released this picture of the king crocodile shot dead in the Fitzroy River yesterday.
The death of the 5.2 metre crocodile has prompted an urgent warning for members of the public to be vigilant and to exercise Crocwise behaviour.
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Conservation and Biodiversity Operations Director Michael Joyce said the crocodile was found today (Thursday 21 September 2017) near Alligator Creek with a single gunshot wound to the head.
"People need to clearly understand that the death of this animal has changed the balance of the crocodile population in the Fitzroy and we can expect increased aggressive activity by younger male crocodiles," Mr Joyce said.
"That's because they will be competing to take the dominant position which is now vacant.
"I cannot stress strongly enough the need for all river users to be aware of the risks and to be Crocwise."
Mr Joyce said wildlife officers would be actively monitoring the crocodile activity in the Fitzroy and promoting the Queensland Government's Crocwise safety messages at every opportunity over coming days and weeks.
"We don't know at this stage how long it will take for the balance of the population to be restored so my urgent message to everyone in the Rockhampton area is to be extremely careful and to report all crocodile sightings as soon as possible on 1300 130 372," Mr Joyce said.
"Prompt reports are of great assistance to wildlife officers in their efforts to manage crocodiles, so don't delay if you see a crocodile."
Mr Joyce said the crocodile appeared to have died sometime in the past 48 hours.
The carcass has been removed as evidence and will be forensically examined by Queensland Police.
It is an offence under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 to take an estuarine crocodile without authority and there are greater penalties in place for the unlawful take of an 'iconic' crocodile, defined as 5 metres or greater in length.
The maximum penalty for the unlawful take of an 'iconic' crocodile is $28,383.75.
Mr Joyce said the dead crocodile was not believed to be the same animal which is currently targeted for removal approximately three kilometres upstream of Pink Lily Sands.
"Wildlife officers are continuing their efforts to remove that crocodile and a floating trap remains in place."
"If this iconic crocodile had been reported to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection wildlife officers would have immediately taken steps to remove it, in accordance with the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan," Mr Joyce said.
"Rather than take matters in to your own hands I would urge anyone who is concerned about a crocodile in the Fitzroy River system to contact EHP as soon as possible on 1300 130 372."

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When you are creating a social media marketing plan for the first time, you will need a lot of good information in order to get started. There is an abundance of great information out there, but getting it is the challenging part.
When headlines or titles draw readers in to the point that they want to read more, you will keep the attention of your customers.
If you have included Twitter in your social media plan, write tweets that have interesting, relevant and vary in content. Tweet both tips and suggestions related to your type of business. Mixing both fun and factual tweets with the business promotions can help your audience focused on your feed.
Twitter is a more demanding network because it requires constant communication with followers, so make sure that you are social and communicate with your followers regularly. If someone asks a question about your business or offers feedback, and if questions are sent to you answer them as well.This will help you to establish and maintain a more solid foundation with your company and your customers.
Use social media marketing to create more user-friendly storefronts. As a supplement to your standalone site, you can easily make a Facebook storefront that can be accessed with ease from your posts.People that use Facebook often play around on the site and may run into your product selection, can browse the site and make purchases without ever logging off of Facebook. This allows you to communicate with the potential consumers without the need to ever leave Facebook and visit your main website.
This will ensure that you don't ruin your campaign total failure in lieu of resounding success. You must also respond to any negative comments or reviews. Conversely, if you respond quickly and appropriately, your customers might actually trust you more.
Facebook makes it very easy for your followers easily share your content. If someone comments on one of your posts, all of their friends will be able to see it.
Always respond to questions and comments posted on your social media pages. Check these sites more than once a day to see if there are any concerns you need to address.You can also choose to receive emails each time you get a new notification. Remember your response in a comment can be viewed by the public.
You can use the feature to post a new article, and it will appear as LinkedIn updated. This helps to save time and you'll enjoy more exposure on LinkedIn.
You will not have a successful with social media promotion if you aren't aware of your target audience. You must be aware of why these consumers are using the social network, how much time they are spending on this type of website and what kind of content they would like to see.
Ask your customers to detail their social media habits through a survey. If respondents express a lack of interest in social media, you can put your time and effort into other strategies.
Do some research about social networking. There are many resources available on the Internet to help guide you with these problems.
Social media is a great method of making your company branding. Your logo should serve as your avatar and/or background or profile picture. Maintain color schemes throughout your social media pages. Be consistent and you can employ branding to your advantage.
Staying informed is an easy way of increasing your chances to succeed in business. Advertising through social media can be quite confusing without the right information to guide you, however. Employ the techniques here, to be on your way to great success in your marketing efforts.
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27 Sep 2016 by Claudio Providas
Four Lessons for Startups from the Social Good Summit in Dili
For Timor-Leste, youth are its strongest asset. Today's youth are a generation with the unique opportunity to attain the country's development aspirations in the next two decades, guided by the ideals of Sustainable Development. This was the underlying message at the heart of the Social Good Summit 2016: a technology-enabled national dialogue on Innovation and Entrepreneurship featuring the country's Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Rui Maria de Araujo, along with key national figures from finance, enterprise and social innovation.
Entrepreneurship is a central driver of economic and social stability, and supports initiatives that tap into local skills, expertise, and resources to foster entrepreneurial spirit and success. Hosted by UNDP in Timor-Leste in partnership with the Government, the SGS Dili discussed the challenges of growth (how to migrate from micro to small, small to medium, etc.); and sustainability (how to keep their businesses going after initial support) that entrepreneurs face in Timor-Leste.
Harnessing the power of communication technology, the main hub in Dili connected to three rural districts to ensure participation from youth in remote locations and was broadcast live on prime-time TV. The national dialogue served as a real time two-way communication channel between youth (particularly in underserved and remote locations) and decision makers.
Here are our four takeaways from the event:
1. What makes an entrepreneur?
It all starts with the mindset. This is according to business mentor and successful serial entrepreneur, Jeremias Desousa. A former refugee, Desousa is a self-made business man, who pulled himself up by his bootstraps. His key message: You need to be disciplined, make sacrifices and be flexible in your approach. It is also important that the formal education system equips young people with the necessary skills: from building an understanding of financial institutions to tech-skills for the 21st century, to know-how in business management.
2. Youth-friendly financial services are key
Young people face resource barriers when setting up their own businesses, which pertain to entrepreneurial skills, finance, policies, laws and regulations that hinder them from accessing loans and other financial services. Banks usually demand collateral and consider young people as high risk clients and as such banks are reluctant to serve them. In recognition of this, the government of Timor-Leste has passed a decree on government backed loan guarantee schemes, which will ensure better access to finance for innovators in the near future.
3. Find your niche – There are a lot of market opportunities in Timor-Leste
Silvia de Arujo, a start-up entrepreneur from Dili, called upon the audience to seek out opportunities and create jobs for themselves, rather than wait for work or try and get a job in the government. She explained that the fisheries in Timor lacked a local producer - a niche she is planning to fill with her start-up. Most products found in Timor-Leste are produced in neighboring countries or around the world. Identifying gaps in the market is an opportunity for innovation that boosts Timor-Leste's economy.
4. We need an ecosystem to support youth entrepreneurship in Timor-Leste
Having a great idea, doesn't automatically make you a great business person. Aspiring and existing businesses need a supporting ecosystem, which connects them to business services, mentorship opportunities and access to investment capital. Establishing a network of stakeholders and tying all of the necessary ingredients together in an integrated platform, keeping entrepreneurs connected, ideas colliding and businesses growing is the next frontier in Timor-Leste.
Together with partners, UNDP stands ready to foster this ecosystem and make these services as accessible as possible across the full range of entrepreneurs, from the most micro of entrepreneurs around the country to the more sophisticated in the capital.
The event concluded with a powerful call to action by the Prime Minister urging young people to be productive, generate ideas, innovate and take the lead to make their dreams a reality.
"Timor-Leste is an independent country but economically we are still dependent. As individuals, each one of you has to be independent. You have great potential to create jobs for yourselves and for other people. I hope that many of you can become entrepreneurs in two or three years' time to help our economic growth," he said.
The Social Good Summit kicked off the first of a series of networking events and Innovation Labs to co-create, ideate, prototype innovative solutions to Timor-Leste's most intractable challenges. Check out the event video on our UNDP Timor-Leste Facebook page.
Watch this space for updates!
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It's school holiday! Bring your kids to Garden Cafe at Golden Sands Resort Penang to eat for free on Thursday for their Around The World dinner buffet. It was the first time for baby and I to dine there as we don't usually go all the way to Batu Ferringhi. So if you have kids, then that would probably be the best excuse for you to enjoy good food!
Penang Buffet Dinner Kids Eat FREE!
Every Thursday - 6pm to 10pm
RM98 nett per adult
***One child below 12 years old eats FREE with one paying adult ***
After the entrance of Garden Cafe, we were attracted by the Kids Corner where it is beautifully decorated with cartoon sea creatures. As usual, those cute little dining utensils are available for kids. Their food are much more simple such as sausages, Chicken fingers, spaghetti, fries, jelly pudding, mini cupcakes, ice cream and assorted snacks that kids would love! One thing that I love about Kids Corner at Garden Cafe is the chocolate milk drink. Who doesn't like it right? 😋
After the Kids Corner, there's Salad Section where we can create our own salad. Different type of greens are available to mix and match, such as the bell peppers, cucumbers, capers, olive, pickled cucumber, strawberries and many more. You can also add cheese, crouton, and many different type of dressing. If you are too lazy to do one like me, there are at least 10 different ready-made salads. Some of those noteworthy ones are Lebanese Tabbouleh (sounds like Tak Boleh), Greek Fattouch and Fresh Sliced Cucumber Raita.
As usual, coffee machines and breads are available. But unlike any other hotels, Garden Cafe seems to provide many coffee machines, maybe they understand how important coffee is towards Penangites!
For the Seafood on Ice Section, Garden Cafe offers Prawns, Mussel and Smoked Salmon. The options are quite limited but since the theme is "Around The World", this is just a small part of it. Nevertheless, we had quite a number of prawns, especially for baby, since she doesn't need to get her hand dirty as I did all the peeling. (*cough* good husband material here!)
Then starting with the Hot Pot section which consists of Minestrone Genovese and Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup. After the Seafood on Ice, the next thing you should have of course is a bowl of hot soup, personally, I prefer Szechuan Hot & Sour Soup as it kick starts your appetite! If you prefer something else, Garden Cafe also offers Roti Canai with Fish Curry, Malaysian Chicken Murtabak with Dhal Vegetable Curry or even Malaysian Chinese Char Koay Teow.
Next up, there's a long row of main courses at Garden Cafe with wide selection which include Chicken Cordon Bleu with Remoulade Sauce, Beef Satay, Lamb Chop with Thyme Reduction, Lasagna at Forno, Deep Fried Fish with Sweet & Sour Sauce, Stir Fried Mixed Vegetable with Oyster Sauce, Baked Cauliflower Polonaise & Broccoli Florette, Chinese Squid with Ginger & Onion and Herbal Prawns.
After all the main courses, we had Penang Curry Mee at the Noodle & Pasta Action Station. Some extra ingredients can be added such as bean curd, cooked prawn, fish balls, squid, crab stick and so on. Not the best in Penang, but Garden Cafe certainly make it good enough to fix your craving for Curry Mee.
Next, Garden Cafe also offers 3 varieties of Pizza at the Pizza Station. We didn't want to fill our stomach with pizza so baby and I just shared a piece of it. At the Today Carvery Section, we had Roasted Chicken with Home-grown Garden Rosemary on Bruised Cherry Tomato and also Roasted Beef with Dried Spiced Rubbed on Grilled Pepper and Onion. Both are accompanied with 2 different choices of sauce, namely Black Pepper Reduction and Brown Mushroom Sauce.
Since it is Around The World dinner buffet, Garden Cafe provide Shawarma as well as the Vertical Grilled Section. It is the Egyptian Chicken Shawarma with condiments and Arabian Breads. For most of the Malaysian, we always called it Kebab as it is available in most of the night market. But Chef told us that the actual name is Shawarma in Arab while Kebab is only meant for those skewers with pieces of meat.
For Dessert Section, Garden Cafe presents a wide range as well starting from Banana Bread & Butter Pudding, Cinnamon Apple Strudel, Assorted French Mini Pastries, Freshly Cut Tropical Fruits, Caramelized Orange, Profiteroles with Chocolate, Mango Pudding, Raspberry Pie, Cream Caramel, Chocolate Mousse, Tiramisu and Charlotte Royale.
Even though we are no longer kids with school holiday anymore, but overall, we had a great time there not just dining with the food but also get to catch up with fellow friends. So, be sure to put this family-friendly restaurant, Garden Cafe, in your next dinner buffet list!
Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma,
11100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Call for reservation : +60 4-886 1911
Happy food hunting! ;)


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We design stationery for the moments that link us all together. Bookplates that make favorite stories treasured heirlooms, cards that say "I love you", notepads that keep it all together (write those brilliant ideas down, trust me!) and seasonal decor that makes holidays sparkle. Sunshine and Ravioli has you covered!


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Picture shown is of a mature plant representing what it can look like when grown in the proper conditions.
Buyer receives offset 1/3 to 2/3 size of mature plant.
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Hi everyone!
It's time for another Pattern Of The Week! This time I picked a very nice crochet pattern, which could be used for a number of projects, e.g. potholders, pillows, coasters, blankets… or even a purse maybe!
It's a newly released pattern from Ravelry, which caught my eye straight away!
However, before go on to the POTW, I would like to give you a "heads up" about a pattern I have posted earlier this week. I have messed up something with the post, so probably you got no notification.
The "Not Your Valentine" hat pattern has been released and is now available for free HERE through "Pay with a tweet or Facebook". If you have neither of them you can still download it from Ravelry, but I would really appreciate your help with spreading the word, thanks!
And now… are you ready for these colorful flowers?
Crochet flower "Elealinda" – free crochet pattern
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How to Get Published for Newbies
A few of my close friends are aspiring writers, who've only recently decided to make the very difficult decision that is to try and get their work out there in the public (published) eye. I've been doing this whole writing thing for a while now, and they know this, so lately I've been finding my email inbox inundated with emails asking things like "Where do I begin?", "What do I do?" and (in one extreme case)"Help me, dear God, help me! HGjfbgkdbjgkdsgks!!!"
In light of all that, I thought a good topic for this week's blog post would be publishing. Namely, how to get published. It's very basic knowledge that any professional writer takes for granted, and it's the basis of most creative writing courses at university. Despite this, new writers or writers who don't have a lot of experience in the industry don't always know the fundamentals of getting their work out there. In the case of publishing, it's often the first step (actually sending your work out into the world) that is the hardest and, in this case, it can be incredibly confusing. So, with that said…
How do you get published?
First of all, I'm making the basic assumption that you've actually finished writing something. Be it a manuscript for a novel, a short story, your new epic poem or a non fiction essay. You've spent the last days, weeks, months (or years) making sure it's as good as it can be. You've polished it as best as you can. You've edited and proofread it. You've had other people read it and give you their feedback.
The fun part of the writing process is over. Now comes the part I hate — tedious waiting, hours of boring research, and the possible chance of rejection. When you know what to do, it's actually rather easy. In the interest of brevity and ease of comprehension, I've tried to write this guide in a series of numeric steps. Hopefully, by following them, you'll find that the process isn't as intimidating as you may think it is and, with time, you'll be able to blast through it as easily as any professional, best-selling writer does.
Here we go:
Note: This is a set of guidelines that relate to the traditional publishing method, wherein a publishing house accepts or rejects your work and publishes it at their expense. I don't cover other publication methods (such as self-publishing) in this article — since I'm not personally acquainted with them — but feel free to check out publishing services like Smashwords, if such methods sound more suited to you.
Step One – The first thing you have to do is actually find a market for your piece. There are multiple ways of doing this. You can Google publishers interested in your piece (eg. "science fiction short story submissions") or, if you already know of a place you'd like to try, you can head directly to their website. The easiest way, though, and the one I point most new writers I meet in the direction of, is to register an account at Duotrope Digest. Duotrope is a searchable database of writer's markets — just by entering the genre and length of your piece, you'll be given a full list of places that'll consider it, with detailed information about each. Some markets will pay you, and others won't. As a general rule, the higher paying markets are harder to get into, but this doesn't mean you shouldn't try. If you think your story is good enough, go for it.
When searching for a place you want to submit to, you should be aware of the audience you're trying to target with your piece, and also the tone and theme of your piece. Different markets will have different styles and preferences, and you should always check carefully to make sure your piece fits (for example, sending a dark, literary piece of sci-fi to a pulp sci-fi magazine just because they accept "science fiction" as a genre will probably hurt your chances for a successful sale).
Also be aware of the publisher's stance regarding simultaneous submissions. This is when you send the same piece for consideration at more than one market at the same time. Some markets aren't okay with this. Make sure you read the specific market's guidelines properly to make sure they're fine with you sending to multiple people. If they aren't, they usually say it clearly on their submissions page.
Step Two – Once you've found a place (or two, or three, or ten) that you think you'd like to try and submit your piece to, you have to do research, to make sure they're the right market for you. Spend an hour or two reading their website carefully. Go over the submissions guidelines a few times to find out what their pay rate is (if any) and what kind of rights they'll be buying off you, and for how long. Read a few of the stories they've published (if they have them online) and see if there are any that are very similar to yours (having a story too similar to one they've already published can make it more difficult for you to "crack" the market) and whether or not the general tone and style of the pieces they accept match the piece you want to submit to them. Nothing will annoy an editor more than somebody who is submitting a piece that is clearly not a fit for their market. Imagine you're an editor of a light romance magazine, and somebody sends you hardcore erotica; they obviously haven't familiarised themselves with your publication and tastes, have they?
Pay attention to the rights that the market is asking to purchase. If you feel that they're asking too much and paying too little, it might be a good idea to move on. If somebody wants Exclusive rights, it means they're asking to publish your piece exclusively for a period of time and, during that time, you won't be able to post your work anywhere else or cite it on any online forum. If they're asking for First Rights, it means they want to be the first people to publish your piece — they're not after reprints (a piece previously published anywhere else, including your personal website or on Facebook). Print Rights mean they want the right to publish your piece in print. Electronic Rights mean they want to publish it online. Make sure you're clear about what rights you're selling and that you're willing to hand them over. Keep in mind, too, that whichever rights the market doesn't buy, you retain, so if someone only wants the Print rights, you're still free to sell it to someone who wants Electronic.
Step Three – Read the market's guidelines carefully and make sure you format your work according to their preferred style. Most publishers will accept a style similar to or derived from the Standard Manuscript Format, so formatting your work this way to begin with will save a lot of hassle later. Pay attention to the font, font size, indentation, margins and spacing specified in the market's guidelines (if they have specific guidelines — some will be willing to accept anything as long as it is readable) and make sure your manuscript abides by these specifications. You may get automatically rejected for not following the formatting guidelines.
Pay attention also to which file format the market wants your submission in — do they want it in the body of an email, or do they want an attached .docx or .rtf file? Don't send in the wrong file format. If they can't open the document you sent them, it'll just mean an automatic rejection.
Step Four – Query the market and submit your piece. Often, you'll be asked to write a query letter. There's a specific way to do this. If they ask for one, don't forget to include one, because no editor likes receiving a blank email. Your query letter is your chance to sell yourself and your piece, so pay careful attention to it. Also, if they ask for your personal details or an author bio, make sure you include these elements in your query letter. You're trying your best to impress them, after all, and following their submissions guidelines exactly puts the editors in a much better disposition. Once you're done writing your query letter, send your submission out into the ether. Before you know it, you could be published!
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Our Response to the Lord Our Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6)Pastor Lee McKinnon, April 8, 2018
Part of the Miscellaneous series, preached at a Evening Worship service
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Psalm 23:1-6
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. (KJV)


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The video of the police action at Sen. John Kerry's speech at the University of Florida has now been seen by millions. It's a Rorschach test for freedom of speech in the era of terrorism fears.
The video of the police action at Sen. John Kerry's speech at the University of Florida has now been seen by millions. It's a Rorschach test for freedom of speech in the era of terrorism fears.
Here's what I see when I look (again and again) at that film. A young man standing at the microphone established for the purpose of audience response. Bright, informed, outspoken, worked up — yes, even obnoxious. Intent on getting the attention of the great man. But clearly in talking mode. Brandishing not a weapon, but a book. Using his words, as we teach our kids.
When they grab him, he is surprised and outraged, repeating "What did I do? What did I do?" as several officers push and pull him up the aisle, finally getting him to the floor. There he utters the now famous "Don't tase me, bro" and then, as they do in fact shock him, a series of "ows."
What I see here is an instance of suppression of free speech if there ever were one.
I'm glad to say that it appears that the majority response to this seems to be that the police had no business acting as they did. If there is a "the-loud-mouth-had-it-coming" contingent out there, they are keeping that opinion to themselves.
In the film, Kerry appears fairly lame while looking down on these proceedings from the bully pulpit. "That's all right, let me answer his important question," he says as Andrew Meyer is dragged off. If our senator doesn't make a strong statement in defense of freedom of speech here, we can add this to the growing list of timidities for which the senator has become infamous, including the very things Meyer was concerned about — his failure to challenge more strongly the election results of 2004 and push the impeachment of President Bush.
Just what role in this silencing of a loud mouth was played by a trigger-happy officer with a Taser stun gun is unclear. Would the subduing have gone down differently if not for this popular new technology?
In any case, hearing Meyer on the ground screaming in pain while being shocked by 50,000 volts has gotten the attention of a lot of us who may hitherto have been unaware or indifferent to the Taser gun issue.
I'm probably not the only one who Googled the subject to get some perspective. According to several sites, more than half of the nation's 18,000 police departments have adopted use of Tasers.
The whole point of Tasers is as an alternative to lethal force. But sending that much current through the body is not only painful and incapacitating; it has caused death in hundreds of cases, according to several sites, including ACLU and Amnesty International. (It may be that the 50,000 volts simply exacerbate a pre-existing condition. The manufacturer states that of the many lawsuits of wrongful death, none has held up in court.)
Locally, Wellfleet's police chief says he is in favor of Tasers for the usual reasons — they save lives of both officers and the public — and will probably pursue their use. Provincetown's chief says he has no present plans for their use.
Both chiefs assert that although consulting with selectmen seems a good idea, it's their call to make one way or the other. If they are right, there's a problem. As well illustrated in the film of the tasering of Meyer, which bears an uncomfortable resemblance to torture, Taser use seems to cross the line separating police professionalism and community values.
Our police are our employees. If they use Taser guns in our behalf — perhaps on our own high-spirited teens — we bear ultimate moral responsibility. The fact that the Wellfleet and Provincetown police chiefs do not want to act unilaterally on this matter seems sensitive. But if, in fact, the law gives the police the power to make this decision, citizens should insist the law be changed.
Brent Harold of Wellfleet, a former English professor, is the author of "Wellfleet and the World."
Reach him at his Web site, www.brentharold.com, or e-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Irving Younger was a law professor and former trial court judge who took the trial lawyer world on a terrific ride through the land of cross-examination with a short list of dos and don'ts that he delivered with style, humor, and impact. "Be Brief!" and "Ask only questions to which you already know the answer (unless you don't care what the answer is)!" were two rules every cross-examiner should follow. He didn't pretend that following his ten "commandments" would turn every lawyer into a great cross-examiner, but following his rules would at least project competence and demonstrate occasional genius. YouTube it, laugh, and learn. There really weren't ten rules (some were variations of others), but the number ten had a certain rhythm.
Similarly, contrary to the title of this essay, there really aren't ten pillars for preparing to mediate the litigated case. But like Professor Younger's approach to cross-examination, following a few simple rules for mediation preparation will make the sessions more effective, impress your clients with your awareness of the nuances of the process, and occasionally produce remarkable results. Most are not going to surprise you. Most you already follow to one degree or another. But some are not obvious, and special attention even to the ones that are self-evident is worthy of reinforcement.
These rules arise from a fewer number of fundamental truths about mediation: it's not just a negotiation in which the mediator carries messages back and forth and it's not about convincing the mediator how great your case is. Rather, mediation utilizes a tool – the mediator – whose proper use is essential to mastering the mediation process and exceeding your clients' expectations. So let's go through the pillars, with some explanation.
- Know The Basics Of The Process And Learn Any Mediator-Specific Procedures.
Most lawyers have an intuitive sense of the structure of the mediation process or learn the basics through experience in some or many mediations. It's not inherently complicated: mediations are assisted negotiations in which, among other things, demands, offers, and counter-offers go back and forth through, and hopefully with the advice of, the mediator. Because the structure is simple, many lawyers expect they can bring their client, tell the client to keep quiet, and then just approach the mediation like any other settlement discussion (treating the mediator as a messenger and sounding board).
It could be said that only mediocre lawyers treat mediations like this, but the truth is there are lots of good lawyers who see mediation this way. The best explanation is that the skillset that makes attorneys good trial or litigation lawyers is different from (and in some regards inconsistent with) the skillset of lawyers who are able to exploit the mediation process.
So the first pillar is to discover how the process will unfold and what special rules or expectations the mediator has imposed. For example, will there be a joint session with all parties and counsel in the same room? If so, will it be anything more than a meet and greet session? The answer to these questions depends on all kinds of considerations and preferences, but you need to know the answers because they dictate how you prepare yourself and your client. If you want to bring your opening statement, a detailed summary of the evidence, and your closing argument (all with PowerPoint slides) because you want to convince the client on the other side of your awesome case, be sure that the mediator and the other side will agree. If you arrive expecting to dominate the initial session, you are likely to be disappointed (especially where the other lawyer doesn't have the time or inclination to present his case the same way).
Once you have a good sense of how the session will play out, now you can move on to preparing for it.
- Know Your Case – Especially Its Risks, Weaknesses, And The Likely Cost If You Can't Settle It.
It goes without saying that the lawyer has to be encyclopedic on the facts and law, on the witnesses and documents, on the claims and defenses, and on her and the other side's arguments. It's because this is obvious – and hard enough to do without discovering that there's more – that many lawyer think that they can treat the mediation like the argument of a motion for summary judgment. This sort of preparation to advocate is necessary, but not nearly sufficient.
The essential shortcoming of this level of case analysis is that it usually leaves out a thorough, honest, and forthright exploration of what can go wrong. This is an area where good lawyering skills and good mediation skills may diverge. Lawyers are zealous advocates who are most effective when they believe unconditionally in the correctness of their positions. Because they are ethically bound to present only those arguments they believe are justified, they tend to convince themselves of the correctness of their positions.
But you are doomed to fail at finding a sensible resolution of the case if you do not have a genuine appreciation of how and where it can all go wrong (not to mention an understanding that if it goes wrong, it will probably happen in a way or on an issue or witness you never expected to present a problem). So study your warts; which include the fact that the process is distracting, painful, and expensive. Are you going to be asked to estimate the costs of the trial or arbitration process if the case isn't settled? In 99% of your cases, the answer is "of course you are." In the 1% of you cases where you aren't asked, 99% of the time it's because the client is afraid to ask. And if he isn't on notice of what it will cost to prepare and present your case at trial, you are going to have a problem. So you better have a genuine cost estimate based on what's left to do to get the case ready and what it will cost to present it. Even then, consider a multiplier of 2 or 3.
- Prepare Your Client for the Process, Being Especially Forthright and Forthcoming In Disclosing Risks and Costs.
Lawyers obviously need to tell their clients what to expect. But advising the client what a mediation is and how it will generally work is woefully insufficient. Everything that happens in the mediation that your client did not expect and was not prepared for will undermine the lawyer's authority and her client's level of respect. So the client must be prepared to have the lawyer's and the client's evaluations of the case challenged and any naive expectations about how long it will take and how expensive it will be demolished.
But this "prepare the client for the bad news" rule runs against the lawyer's need to appear to his client to be the committed believer who can and will achieve extraordinary result at a remarkably reasonable cost. Lawyers get cases because they win cases. Clients hire them because they radiate strength and power. But the path to hell is paved with overstated conviction and undisclosed danger, so do your best. (If it seems that there are messages that need to be sent that the lawyer may have trouble delivering, let the mediator know so the mediator can deliver the bad tidings.)
So the lawyer must forthrightly explore the weaknesses of the case and costs and risks of pursuing it with the client. In doing so the lawyer makes it possible to obey the next pillar.
- Before You Arrive At the Mediation, Decide On Tentative Set of Settlement Terms That Are Tolerable. But Draw No Lines In The Sand.
So once you have fully and forthrightly evaluated the case and its likely costs, and shared the full evaluation with your client, you must recommend, defend, and have your client agree on a range of outcomes that tolerably protect your interests (not positions). Recognize that the "value" of the case for settlement purposes is not the expected verdict if you win (or lose) times the chances that you'll win (or lose). You must also acknowledge what the client (or the lawyer in a contingency case) will have to pay (and what additional burdens your side will bear) to get to the end of the line.
Some call this establishing a bottom line for the negotiation. It's better called a flexible or movable line of defense. "Moveable" because the mediation process will invariably cause the parties to focus on risks not previously considered significant and make it clear that each side needs to rethink their perspectives as new information is received. More importantly, it is likely that you will discover that you can't settle the case for what you though it was "worth" before the mediation. Instead, you will have to decide whether it makes sense to continue the case rather than take "what you can get" or "pay what's required to get it settled".
So leave room for flexibility by setting a tentative settlement and adjustable target. Remember that if you set an unqualified bottom line, whether carefully thought out or not, this benchmark will take on a power and influence of its own. Even tentative positions can become anchors that make alternatives more difficult to adopt than would have been the case if the first position had never been taken.
- Trust The Mediator. Consider His Questions And Comments, And Allow Him To Deliver Bad News And Reality Therapy.
One of the most challenging and enlightening aspects of the mediation process is the opportunity for an intelligent and disinterested neutral to examine your positions and ask pointed questions that reveal dangers, weaknesses, and risks that you may have discounted or ignored. Some counsel believe mediators see it as their job to attack each side's case wherever possible in order to convince them that they won't prevail, and should therefore settle. This assumption about the mediator's role is dangerously misguided.
The mediator's job as "evaluator" is actually seriously different. This role not to advocate your opponent's positions or attack yours; it is to encourage you to confront the risk that the other side's arguments or evidence will be strong enough to allow the decision maker to decide against you for whatever reasons ultimately motivate the judge, jury, or arbitrator. As it turns out, the mediator is often the only credible voice to articulate these risks. Your opponent isn't credible. The lawyer needs to be seen as the steadfast believer and advocate.
So it may only be the mediator who can set out the risks most convincingly. As a consequence, good lawyers encourage them to do it precisely because it helps the lawyer assure that the client is fully informed while maintaining the lawyer's stature as undiluted and fearless advocate. So hear the mediator out, and test their credibility. By all means discount his views if they seem insincere, but don't assume that's the case. And, where appropriate, ask the mediator to deliver reality therapy where it is better conveyed by someone other than the client's advocate.
- Let The Client Speak And Participate.
Most lawyers accept it as a given that clients hire them to advocate their client's positions, that the lawyer can do it better than their clients, and that clients are likely to hurt their cases if they are allowed to speak. For this reason, lawyers are generally reticent to let their clients participate in mediation discussions (especially where the lawyer for the other side is present to take notes, conduct discovery, and prepare cross-examination). Lawyers are only slightly more likely to let the client interact with the mediator in a conference where the opposing side is excluded.
This is very often a huge mistake in mediation because clients are their most effective advocates precisely because their views are not filtered, spun, abridged, or delivered by the lawyer. They are credible to the other side because an adversary's lawyer gets no respect for truthfulness and honesty.
In the context of a confidential session with the mediator that excludes the other side, the client is likely to be extremely persuasive when it comes to demonstrating conviction and confidence in her position. This gives the mediator an important tool for confronting the other side with its risks. The client's direct presentation to the other side's client can be even more powerful and effective. Few things are more persuasive than one individual's direct appeal to another principal, both because it is unfiltered and because the emotions are right there to be absorbed.
So discuss such a direct presentation, prepare it, and allow your client the opportunity to be heard by your opponent whenever possible. And remember that clients don't just appreciate the opportunity to get their feelings off their chest. They may insist that for all the money and effort they have put into the matter, they should at least get the chance to be their own advocate (if only briefly). And the decision to allow a client to make a presentation demonstrates the lawyer's trust and confidence in the client, which is obviously good for the lawyer's relationship with the client.
- Use The Mediator As An Ally, Coach, and Strategic Asset, Not A Messenger.
There are many compelling differences between a mediation and an unassisted negotiation. Among them is the opportunity that each side has to have confidential conversations with someone who has also had confidential conversations with the other side. While that person – the mediator – is sworn to keep the contents of her separate conversations with the parties confidential, the fact that she has had the conversations, and knows important secrets about each side's interests and expectations, allows her to make suggestions about how to conduct the negotiations that allow progress where none would otherwise be possible.
The simplest example is when the parties open the negotiations hundreds of thousands of dollars apart, and are so offended by each side's initial offer that further negotiation seems useless. But the mediator will have learned things about each side's views that will suggest ways to bring the parties closer together without either side having to disclose information they want concealed and without appearing weak or indecisive. The mediator has tools, and the power of suggestion, that can be used effectively to move the parties forward when they would otherwise have to refuse to proceed.
The mediator's awareness of confidential information about each side's most important interests (information that parties do not want to share because of fear that it will be misused or exploited) also allows the mediator to be an important resource, sounding board, strategist, and coach as each side presents their offers, counter offers, and positions. The essential point is that lawyers should look for ways to use the mediator as a tool for discovering ways to present their positions more effectively, using words and images with which the other side is likely to be more comfortable and by avoiding language and attitudes that interfere with the communication.
Finally recognize that the mediator has training, perspective, and experience that will facilitate the negotiations and help bridge the differences of the parties. Expect the mediator to supply useful analysis and suggestions about the progression of offers and counter-offers, about ways to deal with emotional aspects of the dispute (including whether an apology by one or both sides would be helpful and, if so, how they might be delivered effectively), and other proposals and approaches to surmounting potential impasse. When this happens, be flexible and open minded in considering mediator proposals to facilitate the negotiation.
- Bring With You The Flexibility You Need To Reevaluate The Case And Resolve It Without Delay If Your Views Evolve.
We are told that "in battle, no plan survives first contact with the enemy, so be prepared to improvise." This is true in successful mediations. On occasion, both sides have a similar sense of the risks, costs, and opportunities of further litigation, and find a resolution within each side's zone of reasonable compromise. But if this happened often or easily, there would not be much need for mediation, and we know that's not the case.
In fact, your opponent will all but invariably see the case differently from you, making resolution possible only if you are prepared to concede more than you intended when the mediation began. It is also likely that the mediator or the other side will be at least somewhat persuasive in convincing you that there are risks and costs that were not fully discounted in what you established as your tentative bottom line.
Since this is likely to occur, you must be prepared to react effectively as your view of the case evolves or your conclusion about what it will take to settle it changes. The best way to do that is to be sure you have persons with necessary authority to reevaluate the case on the fly and have the stature to make a tough decision (or at least the stature to get approval for a tough decision). (Most courts require that lawyers bring a person or persons with final and open-ended authority to settle the case, so don't be caught without sufficient authority or the necessary people to get a deal done.)
- Forget About Winning or Losing. Focus of Interests, Not Positions.
It is inherent in the litigation process that outcomes are framed as "wins", "losses", or "ties". Everybody wants to win and hates to lose. But litigation is not a zero sum game. Absent special cases, the longer the litigation goes on, the greater the chance that there is no winner at all. And the more quickly the case is resolved, the more likely that both sides get an outcome that can be considered a victory.
So put aside the idea that a settlement is not viable unless it vindicates your stated position. A position is just a way to claim what you are entitled to. An interest is what you need; what's important. Getting an outcome that gives you what you need, even if it doesn't affirm all your positions and claims, is a good outcome, even if it's less that you wanted, expected or feel entitled to. And put aside the notion that an insufficient settlement or a seemingly excessive settlement is a loss. Because whatever you get or pay, it will be worth less or cost more to obtain if it comes after fruitless and expensive legal wrangling.
- Eat A Healthy Meal, Take Your Medication, and Be Respectful.
Ok, these admonitions may not rise to the level of profound wisdom, but being physically ready and emotionally prepared for the mediation is more important than you may think. And emotional reactions driven by blood sugar spikes can bring a fruitful discussion to a halt more quickly than a power failure. So prepare for the mediation experience like you'd prepare for any tense and demanding event. And the same goes for your client.
The mediation process is also an occasion for long bottled up feelings, old rivalries, and for reactions to perceived insults and disrespect to be voiced. This voicing is, of course, especially likely at the tensest moments. Most mediators have come to expect and appreciate the usefulness of this kind of catharsis (properly managed and timed) because clients want to feel that the process allowed them to express themselves on the issues that are meaningful to them without the filter of their lawyer. Indeed, this sort of client participation may be critical to the success of the mediation.
But charged exchanges between parties can derail the discussions and close people's minds to the sort of flexible evaluation of options that is essential in difficult mediations. (This is why many mediators dispense entirely with joint sessions.) So test your client's need to be heard and discuss the subject with the mediator. Encourage them to express these feelings first to the mediator outside the presence of the other side. And counsel your clients to remain respectful when interacting with opposing parties (lawyers and clients).
Following these guidelines will not guarantee brilliant mediation outcomes, but attention to the principles will significantly increase the odds of success by improving your level of preparation and allowing you to take maximum advantage of the unique opportunities and advantages mediation affords…
- Professionalizing Mediation: Understanding the Impact of Taking the Next Steps — Featuring Jack Goetz and Jennifer Kalfsbeek-Goetz - October 31, 2017
- CLRC Staff Characterizes the Public Comment on the Pending Proposal as "Decidedly Negative" and Suggests "Careful Reexamination". - September 27, 2017
- CLRC Proposal to Strip Certain Mediation Communications of Their Confidentiality Protections Draws Substantial Public Comment - September 19, 2017


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I love the word Chillax!
A hybrid of the words "chill" and "relax," it basically means calm down! Okay, are you laughing and saying:
What is she talking about?!
Yes, I know, I know … the holidays can be stressful, but there are ways to reduce that stress and still be productive.
Naomi is a professional organizer who lives with her cat, Pumpkin. She enjoys working on mosaic projects and looking for bargains at flea markets in her spare time.


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In September our Duke of Edinburgh Gold expedition group of five senior students returned from a tough 4 day loop around the island of Mull. They had to endure some very tough terrain, some wild weather on Saturday on the West coast and some tricky mountain passes!
The route took them from the ferry down to Lochbuie in the south then a scenic campsite next to Moy castle and the sea. Day 2 they headed over a sunny pass towards Benmore with more tough navigation and tricky terrain to keep them busy. The wild weather on Saturday meant the longer lower west coast route was a sensible choice for Day 3. On the final day they enjoyed more sunshine and a nice pass over to Salen to get the bus back to the ferry.
The group showed their exceptional skills of teamwork, navigation and stamina to complete their expedition – a great achievement! (And the staff made it back in one piece too!)
Part of their assessment was to create a presentation about their trip, and so we're looking forward to the video they made being shown in school today!


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Alphabet Origami introduces you to origami, the Japanese art of Paper folding. Origami can be enjoyed by both children and adults. These video tutoriales shows you how to CREATE Alphabet capital letters with paper. Let's fold paper and spell out … Continue reading
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Calendar (and Also Portal 2)
So, howdy I guess.
I've been considerably busy this school term, what with doing 20 credit hours, pledging to a fraternity, having my own radio show, going to track meets, doing homework, participating in the Student Alumni Council, and a bunch of other stuff.
So, because I felt that I didn't want to get blindsided by all of the stuff I'm going to have to do once my classes start to ramp up (and I know they will, considering 3 of the 5 classes I'm taking are Sophmore I level classes and I'm only a Freshman II), I went to Home Depot and bought a 4x8 piece of dry erase board, had it cut up into four equal segments, and started to put together a week calendar (which is what is posted), a homework calendar, and an event calendar (for stuff happening in the future).
So yeah. I go home tomorrow for easter, and who knows, maybe I'll grab some of my pieces and take them back with me.
I beat single player on Portal 2 in under 8 hours, way solid game. I won't give out any spoilers about what actually happens in the game, but J.K. Simmons as Cave Johnson is awesome.


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Meet Anne Marie
Anne Marie has been Cosmetology State Board certified since 2008 and trained in many different areas, including educational classes and assisting at Brian's Extensions and Hairstyling.
She specializes in cutting, coloring, and highlighting. Also enjoys facial waxing, updos, and permanent waves.
Anne Marie is very passionate about what she does and loves to make each and every client sparkle with happiness.
Anne Marie offers women the personalized style know-how they are looking for, when they want it.
Walk-ins welcome and Appointments preferred for longer stylings. Come and Meet Anne Marie


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From YWAMKnowledgeBase
- 1 Effective Ministry is a Context and Platform for Training
- 2 Training Can Increase the Scope and Effectiveness of an Existing Ministry
- 3 Training Can Enable a YWAM Base to Bring a New Ministry to Birth
- 4 Training Can Target Specific Teams/Projects in Other Locations and Recruit, Equip and Release Workers Into Those Specific Ministries
- 5 Training Has an Important Part to Play in the Staff Development and is Part of Our Commitment to Those Who Work With Us/Them
Effective Ministry is a Context and Platform for Training
- Much of the training offered in YWAM arises in the context of effective ministry. It reflects the fact that YWAM was impressed by Luke's statement, at the beginning of Acts, that he had previously written about 'all that Jesus began to do and to teach'[citation needed]</noinclude>. The principle of doing and then teaching what we have learned 'on the job' has been a key element in the development of our training since the early days of the YWAM university and it continues to be a feature of much of what we do.
- Pioneers and other people engaged in ministry draw in new people and equip them to contribute to the ministry.
- It can recruit staff for the ministry concerned and enable it to expand and multiply.
- This training/equipping may be:
- Formal/informal,
- Theoretical/practical,
- Classroom-based or an apprenticeship, internship or other supervised learning experience.
Training Can Increase the Scope and Effectiveness of an Existing Ministry
- Training can enable the ministry and its staff to go beyond their present 'ceiling' by adding relevant skills that broaden the scope of the ministry and/or deepen the level of service they can offer in their present location. e.g. a team that works with street children can receive training that enables them to provide schooling for the children they are working with and/or to provide special teaching for children who have a specific handicap such as deafness.
- Training can equip staff and pioneer leaders to take the ministry cross-culturally. Studying cross-cultural issues such as cultural adjustment, language learning etc. as well as the principles of transferring a ministry to a different cultural context can be vital components in enabling the programme to 'fit' its new location and to be owned by the local people rather than being seen as a 'foreign' import. e.g. Taking the YWAM preschool course, developed in the USA, to Egypt raises questions about such things as the use of the Montessori method which has children working with 'their own materials' on 'their own mat'. This raises questions about the way that practice fails to match up with local values of 'sharing' resources. Taking things cross-culturally invites us to ask "What stays the same?" and "What needs to be adapted or contextualised?"
- Training can help us to work through some of those questions and enable a new project to get off to a good start.
Training Can Enable a YWAM Base to Bring a New Ministry to Birth
- It can enable staff with specific vision to launch a new ministry which is in line with what they believe they should be doing in their local context.
- Training could be on site or elsewhere. Staff could go to a relevant course elsewhere and/or invite qualified teachers/practitioners to come and help them to design and initiate the new ministry. The people invited to help in the project could act as facilitators and/or consultants to help in the launch of the new ministry and help it to get off to a good start.
Training Can Target Specific Teams/Projects in Other Locations and Recruit, Equip and Release Workers Into Those Specific Ministries
- This is particularly true for bases that have strong, ongoing relationships with particular people and/or ministry teams in faraway places. When the base has released some of their members to minister overseas, or has other links with people on the frontiers, it would be easy for the base to maintain strong relationships with them and to recruit and train people to join them in that new venture.
- The 'home base' could run Schools of Evangelism and /or Schools of Frontier Missions with a specific desire to see new workers released into specific places overseas. It might even be possible for the leader of the designated mission field to spend time with the students during the lecture phase of the school and then to take them with them for field experience and, hopefully, longer term involvement.
e.g. The School of Frontier Missions at Holmsted Manor had strong links with YWAM in Nairobi and it trained and released many people to serve in that area.


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Avery Fiel al Estilo & Double D's Bottle Release Dec. 20
Ask and you shall receive – more barrel-aged beers from Avery are here again. Sunday, December 20 at 11am will see both Fiel Al Estilo and Double D's launch at the brewery in Boulder.
Fiel Al Estilo is an ale brewed with agave syrup and aged in tequila barrels with chili peppers, weighing in at 9.9% ABV. The aptly named Double D's is a bourbon barrel aged ale spiced up with ginger, finishing at 10.3% ABV.
The details:
- $12 per 12oz bottle
- Limit 1 case of each per person
- Fiel Al Estilo – 485 cases produced
- Double D's – 633 cases produced
- Both beers will be available on draft
Avery Brewing Company is located at 4910 Nautilus Ct in Boulder, CO.
Almanac Beer Co. Releases Truthful Statement
Almanac Beer Co. has a new installment in their Farm to Barrel series ready for everyone, with Truthful Statement launching this month. Keep your eyes peeled!
Similar to other releases in the product line, this will be available in 375mL bottles and limited draft.
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This dark sour ale was inspired by classic Old Fashioned cocktails. We fermented a velvety imperial stout with our house sour culture, then aged it in Woodford Reserve Bourbon barrels alongside sweet Bing cherries and freshly zested oranges to create a rich, tart stout that's perfect for sipping on cold winter nights. 9% ABV
Vault Brewing Olde Ale Bottle Release Dec. 20
Barrel-aged beers coming in hot from Vault Brewing this holiday season, featuring Olde Ale aged in gin and rum barrels for one year. The release goes down at noon on Sunday, December 20.
The details:
- $15 per 750mL bottle
- Gin Olde Ale: Limit 2 per person, 250 bottles available
- Rum Olde Ale: Limit 4 per person, 500 bottles available
- Both beers will be on draft for $5 per glass
- Limited glassware available
Vault Brewing Company is located at 10 S. Main St. in Yardley, PA.
Deschutes Abyss 2015 Release Parties Today
It's finally that time of year again friends – Deschutes The Abyss is back for 2015 today! Debuting at both pub locations in Bend and Portland, this will be the first taste of the brewery's legendary imperial stout for fans in Oregon.
Release party details:
Bend Public House:
>Fireside chats with brewer Jake Harper 5pm-7pm
>Veritcal Tasting Flights – 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015
>Paired Culinary Specials prepared by Chef Brian Kerr
>Complimentary Tasting Bar & Snacks
>22oz Reserve Series Wax-Dipped Bottles (6 bottle limit)
>New 2015 Swag
Portland Public House:
>*Specialty Brunch Menu highlighting The Abyss 2015 starting at 9AM!*
>Vertical Tasting Flights – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
>New swag for the 2015 vintage
>22oz bottle sales, with specialty gift boxes available (6 bottle limit)
>Reserve Series gift packages
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This imperial stout is accented with blackstrap molasses, vanilla beans, cherry bark, and brewer's licorice straight from Italy. The heart and soul of our Reserve Series, The Abyss is partially aged for six months in barrels that once housed Bourbon, Oregon Oak, and Pinot Noir. It is as profound, infinite, and unfathomable as its name suggests. 12.6% ABV
Deschutes Brewery is located at 210 NW 11th Ave in Portland and 1044 NW Bond Street in Bend, OR.
Side Project Bière du Pays & Bretta Sang Release Dec. 19
A fresh pair of bottles are dropping from Side Project Brewing this weekend, featuring a new batch of Bière du Pays and the debut of Bretta Sang. The fun will go down at noon on Saturday, December 19 in the Perennial tasting room.
Bottles of Bière du Pays will retail for $20, with Bretta Sang going for $25. Similar to other Side Project releases, bottle limits will be determined based on turnout.
Bière du Pays is a table saison aged in Chardonnay bottles with Oude Fermier cultures, coming in at a mild 4% ABV. Bretta Sang was aged in puncheons for 10 months, using mixed-fermentation with sweet orange peel and blood orange juice.
Perennial Artisan Ales is located at 8125 Michigan Ave in St. Louis, MO.
Flossmoor Station Disco Wagon Sour Series #1 Bottle Release Dec. 3
Looks like Flossmoor Station is up to something new and funky, releasing the first installment in their new Disco Wagon Sour Soul Series on Thursday, December 3 at 6pm. This is a barrel-aged sour ale weighing in at 7% ABV, available for purchase in 22oz bottles. Pricing and limits are TBA.
Flossmoor Station Brewing Company is located at 1035 Sterling Ave in Flossmoor, IL.
Destihl Brewery Dosvidanya Release Nov. 27
More Black Friday hysteria on tap this year, featuring the Destihl Brewery Dosvidanya bottle release party at Kemp's Upper Tap on Friday, November 27 at 4pm. Two barrel-aged variants will be available (bourbon and rye whiskey) in both 500mL bottles and draft. First come, first serve – limit 2 bottles per person. Don't sleep.
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Like a Russian Matryoshka or 'nesting' doll, the secret of Dosvidanya® Russian Imperial Stout lies locked deep within her mysterious & elaborate wooden layers. The hidden soul of this oak bourbon barrel-aged beer that we said Dosvidanya ('goodbye') to several months before revealing, is its rich, robust & roasty maltiness that finishes dry. 12.5% ABV
Kemp's Upper Tap is located at 217 W. Main St in Lexington, IL.


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A matrix is totally uni-modular if the determinant of any (square) sub-matrix is {+1, 0, -1}. My question is, "Is there a way to transform(linear or non) a general matrix into a totally uni-modular matrix?" or, "Are there only certain matrices that can be transformed in such a way?" This is for an application in Linear (convex) optimization.
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Prepare for a trade show - Sellers
If you plan to exhibit your venture in a trade show it is important that you plan your exhibit to get the most out of the experience. By planning your time carefully and giving the customers what they want you will find the whole experience much more rewarding both in social and in financial terms. It is true that you might see good results even without much planning, but we can guarantee that you will see even better results with a well preformed planned exhibition.
Trade show attendance has declined in later years but this is not something that need to effect your results from trade show. The total number of visitors might have gone down, but the buyer to non buyer ratio has gone up so it is now possible to use your time at a trade show more efficiently than ever before, with better results than ever before as a consequence.
You should keep in mind that most buyers have a busy schedule and you should therefore make you and your exhibit easily attainable. If you schedule an appointment with someone, never arrive even a minute too late. An important part in getting clients to like you, attract business and lure the buyers in is to present the facts in an easy way and maintain knowledgeable personal in the exhibition at all times. Drop the hype, that only takes time and cause confusion. If you have a good product you should stick with the facts as this helps buyers to quickly evaluate and make up their mind about your product. This do not mean that your pitch should not be promotional; it simply means that you should focus on the facts while putting your best foot forward.
Gather data of buyer and competitors
The first thing you should do when preparing and planning your exhibition is to try to gather as much data as possible. Which buyers will be there? Which potential competitors may be showcasing products similar to your products on the trade show? What are your unique selling points compared to those products and how can you highlight them to get buyers to choose your product?
If there is a certain retailer or chain store that you are trying to break into, and you know or suspect that they will have a representative present on the trade fair, make a plan for how you will get a chance to present your products to them. If possible, call them and setup a meeting at the show beforehand. That way you know that you will have their full attention and you can also plan the meeting and set aside sufficient time for it in your schedule. You should however never stare yourself blind on one specific buyer as this might cause you to lose other potentially lucrative buyers that you might not even have considered. There will always be another chance to bag the elephant.
Prepare and plan your exhibit
When you have gathered the necessary information you should start preparing the material for the show and start planning your exhibit. Make sure to print fliers and information well in advance as you do not want to risk standing there without them on the show day.
Do not forget to give your attention to both personnel and non-personnel related parts of the exhibit. None-personnel part of the exhibit includes the displays, the banners and the printed material. This should draw your buyers in, give them basic information and entice them to start talking with your staff to get more details. The personnel part is self explanatory, this is the staff that works in your exhibit. It is very important that these individuals are approachable, knowledgeable about your product and have a professional appearance.
Bikini models might have been an part of exhibitions in the past, but now a days buyers are looking for knowledgeable staff that can help them, not eye candy. It is very important that your staff give all visitors attention and is available if someone wants to talk. It is also important that they refrain from overly long pitches and from trying to sell the product in a pushy fashion as these are all things that are strongly disliked among buyers.
Technical demonstrations and interactive aids can be a very good way to improve your exhibit and make it easier for buyers to quickly find the information they are looking for.
Above all, keep your exhibit professional, none business related shows and entertainment is a thing of past. Today's trade shows are all about business, unlike the more carnival like shows of the past.


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Our Clasroom Explorers Curricula pulls from REEF's core program areas:
Volunteer Fish Survey Project
Started in 1993, the Volunteer Fish Survey Project enables and enlists volunteer SCUBA divers and snorkelers to collect and report information on marine fish populations as well as sea turtles and select invertebrate and algae species. With over 250,000 surveys, it has grown to become one of the most effective and powerful ocean citizen science programs, and has generated the world's largest database on marine fishes. The data are used to better understand and protect ocean ecosystems worldwide.
Our approach lets groups and individuals interact with marine life in a whole new way. Suddenly participants realize when a species encountered is a great find, and those that are the usual suspects. Participants become citizen scientists, explorers and volunteers who make a difference in a meaningful way.
Classroom Explorer program options range from hour long workshops introducing the most common fish species in Florida and Caribbean waters to a full or multiple day programs that give participants the opportunity to hone their fish identification skills and advance to a REEF Level Two Surveyor. Groups can add glass-bottom boat tours, snorkels, or SCUBA dives in Florida Keys reefs to their program itinerary. Land-based surveys and fish behavior presentations are available for groups who will not be adding an in-water component.
College-aged groups may also be interested in our Fish Field Methodology Class.
Invasive Lionfish Research Program
Non-native marine fishes can pose a major threat to marine fisheries, habitats, and eco-systems. REEF is at the forefront of monitoring two species of invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish that have become established throughout the western Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico since their introduction in the early 1980s. Lionfish can spawn up to 2 million eggs per year, have no known predators in their invaded range, outgrow native fish competitors, and have decimated marine ecosystems with their voracious appetites.
Our approach started in 2006 when REEF began working in close partnership with government agencies and partners throughout the region to help develop lionfish response plans. This included training resource managers and SCUBA dive operators in effective collecting and handling techniques and conducting cutting edge research. To aid in this effort, REEF encourages SCUBA divers and snorkelers to join organized lionfish research and removal projects to help address the invasion. Participants are involved through hands-on control efforts, scientific research, and Invasive Lionfish education and outreach.
Classroom Explorer program options include seminars on invasive species, lionfish dissection demonstrations, fun, interactive predator/prey games demonstrating the impact of lionfish, and lionfish collecting and handling workshops. Program options are tailored to the group's experience level. Lionfish collection SCUBA dives, or snorkels may also be available, and are recommended for advanced dive/snorkel groups.
Florida Keys Marine Ecology
South Florida boasts a wide variety of diverse and ecologically important habitats encompassing an extensive range of plant and animal species. Mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs shape the core components of Florida coastlines.
Our approach takes you outdoors to enhance hands-on learning of marine science from small algae to large marine mammals. REEF's marine ecology program explores marine organisms and their ecosystems. Learn about the biology and ecology of marine plants and animals inhabiting oceans, seagrass beds, mangroves, coral reefs, and other marine environments. The program highlights the many facets of these diverse ecosystems and explores how individuals can impact the conservation of these unique habitats.
Classroom Explorer program options include guided kayak excursions, tours in Everglades National Park, swimming with dolphins, exploring John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, interactive presentations, and experiencing survey methods commonly used in the marine science field.


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Transcript Evidence Based Medicine
Existing knowledge can prevent… •Waste •Errors •Poor quality clinical care •Poor patient experience •Adoption of interventions of low value •Failure to adopt interventions of high value Source: Sir Muir Gray, Chief Knowledge Officer of Britain's National Health Service. Quoted on http://www.nks.nhs.uk/. Learning Objectives At the end of the presentation, you will be able to: • Define evidence-based medicine (EBM) • Understand the Five Steps to practice EBM • Use the 4S approach to organizing clinical research evidence • Conduct an efficient online search to track down best evidence • Access online and print tools to critically appraise the evidence • Use the Five Steps for research and clinical care What is EBM? www.cebm.net "Evidence-based medicine is the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values" Patient Concerns EBMClinical Best research evidence Expertise Sackett DL, Rosenberg WMC, Gray JAM, Haynes RB, Richardson WS: Evidence based medicine: what it is and what it isn't. BMJ 1996;312:71-2. Evolution of EBM in the Literature Term first appeared in the literature in a 1991 editorial in ACP Journal Club Volume 114, Mar-April 1991, pp A-16 Seminal article by the Evidence-Based Medicine Working Group published in JAMA Volume 268, No. 17, 1992, pp 2420-2425 Fundamentally new approach becomes widely recognized JAMA published a series of Users' Guides to the Medical Literature that served as the first learning tools Courses were developed in residency training and medical school curricula The first handbook, Evidence-Based Medicine: How to practice and teach EBM, by Sackett, et al, was published in 1996. Fourth edition published in 2010. New York Times listed EBM as one of its ideas of the year in 2001 BMJ listed EBM as one of the 15 greatest medical milestones since 1840 New Approach Required New Skills Clinical question formulation Search and retrieval of best evidence Critical appraisal of study methods to ascertain validity of results Integration of EBM into medical school curricula patient-doctor courses Key developments that streamlined the practice of EBM Advances in ease of accessing and understanding information Development of preprocessed (preappraised) tools Improvements in search interfaces to MEDLINE Collaboration between EBM Working Group and National Library of Medicine in development of hedges, "clinical queries" tool, that filters search results to specific study types and levels of evidence Dissemination of systematic reviews of primary studies and growth of the Cochrane Collaboration EBM Process – 5 Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ASSESS: Recognize and prioritize important patient problems ASK: Construct clinical questions that facilitate an efficient search ACQUIRE: Track down the best evidence to answer the questions APPRAISE: Systematically evaluate best available evidence for validity, importance, and usefulness APPLY: Interpret the applicability of evidence to specific problems, given patient preferences and values 4S Hierarchy 6S Hierarchy Point of Care Summaries: Uptodate, Dynamed, FIRSTConsult DARE (synopses of syntheses) ACP Journal Club (synopses of studies) Cochrane and other Systematic Reviews Clinical Key Searches Limited to Study Types, MEDLINE Searches limited to Clinical Queries SOURCE: Haynes, R. B. (2001). Of studies, syntheses, synopses, and systems: the "4S" evolution of services for finding current best evidence. Evidence-Based Medicine, 6 (2), 36-38. Retrieved 2-07-07 from http://ebm.bmj.com/cgi/reprint/6/2/36 Critically Appraised Content Evidence Based Retrieval 1. Find the answer that is supported by valid studies appropriate to the type of question and that is available in a timely manner. 2. Requires search terms plus best study design for question plus highest level of evidence Extract search terms from question Therapy/Prevention Question in PICO In patients with primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension [Patient/Population], do topical medications to reduce intraocular pressure [Intervention] versus no treatment [Comparison Intervention], delay visual field defect progression [Outcome]? Possible Search Terms Ocular hypertension, OHT, intraocular pressure, IOP, primary open angle glaucoma, POAG, medical treatment, medical intervention, visual fields, VF As you move up the pyramid the amount of available literature decreases, but it increases in its relevance to the clinical setting. Source: Sackett, D.L., Richardson, W.S., Rosenberg, W.M.C., & Haynes, R.B. (1996). Evidence-Based Medicine: How to practice and teach EBM. London: Churchill-Livingstone. Best Study Design for Type of Question Type of Question Study Design Therapy/prevention Randomized controlled trials Diagnosis Prospective cohort, blind comparison to a gold standard Prognosis Cohort, Case Control, Case Series Etiology/Harm Cohort, Case Control, Case Series Systems/Summaries • DynaMed – Summaries for more than 3,000 topics – Monitors >500 medical journals and systematic review databases – Updated daily – Each article evaluated for clinical relevance and scientific validity – Includes "graded evidence" Glaucoma Summary Evidence-based answer found in 1 minute, 39 seconds Systems/Summaries • UptoDate – Evidence based summaries of over 9,500 topics in over 20 specialties – Ophthalmology not one of the specialties – Good for information on systemic conditions – Available through individual subscription. Online access plus Mobile app for iPhone and iPad. Cost: $199 per year in training; $499 per year in practice Syntheses • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (DSR) – Part of the Cochrane Library (1996) – 916 completed reviews, 1905 protocols – Among the highest level of evidence upon which to base treatment decisions – Includes Dx since 2008 – Eyes & Vision Research Group • Contains over 165 reviews Systematic Review Analyzes data from several primary studies to answer a specific clinical question Provides search strategies and resources used to locate studies Includes specific inclusion and exclusion criteria (results in less bias) Meta-Analysis (subclass) statistically summarizes results of several individual studies Access full text of Cochrane reviews in OVID Cochrane DSR Review found in 15 seconds Copyright: The Cochrane Library, Copyright 2009, The Cochrane Collaboration Levels of Evidence Grade the quality of evidence based on the design of the clinical study Variety of hierarchies in use DynaMed Levels of Evidence in Ovid based on AAFP SORT Level A = "Specificity" in Ovid Clinical Queries Systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials including metaanalyses Good-quality randomized controlled trials Level B = "Sensitivity" in Ovid Clinical Queries Good-quality nonrandomized clinical trials Systematic reviews not in Level A Lower-quality randomized controlled trials not in Level A Other types of study: case control studies, clinical cohort studies, cross sectional studies, retrospective studies, and uncontrolled studies Level C Evidence-based consensus statements and expert guidelines Appraisal Required by User Primary (Original) Studies Articles that report results of original research investigations Conclusions supported by data and reproducible methodology Require time to acquire and appraise Good Sources: MEDLINE and Clinical Key When to search for original studies If the other "S's" don't provide the answer, search for original studies Appraise best available evidence or find analysis in evidence based resource Use "clinical queries" limit in Ovid MEDLINE Limit to "Study Type" in Clinical Key Least efficient (in terms of time) Take Home Points Focused clinical question (PICO) reveals your search terms Start your search at top of 4S hierarchy and work down Be aware of the filter, i.e., levels of evidence, speed of updating Look at more than one resource in the hierarchy. Findings may differ Practice makes perfect Evidence Based Medicine Lecture Sandra A. Martin, M.L.I.S. Health Sciences Resource Coordinator Instructor of Library Services John Vaughan Library Room 305B [email protected] – 918-444-3263


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George Carlin on Incentive to Investon Wednesday, January 14, 2015
George Carlin Money Quotation saying conservative politicians have justification for giving only to the rich and never to those in need. George Carlin said:
Conservatives say if you don't give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. As for the poor, they tell us they've lost all incentive because we've given them too much money
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The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) acts as a collective voice for immigrant and refugee-serving organizations and coordinates response to shared needs and concerns. OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. OCASI's membership is comprised of over 240 community-based organizations in Ontario.
Position Summary:
The overall purpose of the Accessibility Initiatives is to support and build the capacity of immigrant and refugee serving sector to better serve immigrants and refugees (including newcomers) who are Deaf and/or persons with in/visible disabilities in Ontario.
The Accessibility Initiatives Coordinator will be responsible for delivering accessibility training workshops (online and in person) as well as implementing an outreach and promotion strategy that strengthen relationships with and amongst organizations that serve immigrants and refugees (including newcomers) with in/visible disabilities across the province.
The Coordinator also support the development of regional networks to bridge the gap between the disability and settlement sectors and address systemic barriers through round table discussions.
- Deliver in-person workshops, online facilitated training and webinars on creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for newcomers with in/visible disabilities to settlement service providers
- Develops project work plans, timelines and implementation strategies; Proactively coordinate the Accessibility Initiatives and act as a central point of contact for key stakeholders, including contractors/consultants, partner organizations, advisory committee members, and networking contacts
- Designing and updating curriculum. Key skills include: identifying learning objectives (in consultation with intended audience), designing activities to meet those learning objectives according to a variety of different learning styles, experience with adult learners and popular education models, time management, incorporating an ARAO framework throughout, identifying or creating supplementary and take-home resources, etc.
- Implement an outreach and promotion strategy that strengthens relationships with and amongst organizations that serve Deaf newcomer and/or newcomers with in/visible disabilities across the province to encourage regional dialogue and creation of accessible spaces networks
- Determine project priorities and manage projects tasks accordingly
- Plans, facilitates and conducts meetings
- Prepare, monitor and track progress of project deliverables and timing, identifying issues and providing advice on project progression
- Ensure that project deliverables meet OCASI's standards, are clearly understood by project partners /contractors, and are executed in a manner that contributes to OCASI members' learning and best practice development
- Develop and maintain on-line Accessibility Initiatives resources
- Coordinate all aspects of the project: monitor budget, write reports, prepare documentation to secure project funding, draft contracts with consultants and contractors; liaise with community stakeholders
- 3-5 years of experience as a coordinator working in a non-profit or community-based agency
- Relevant post-secondary diploma or degree (e.g. social science, social work, community development, disability studies, immigration & settlement studies)
- Demonstrated success in adult education: facilitating/training groups varying in size regarding disability-related topics: inclusion, diversity, legislation, accessibility, barriers to inclusion, etc.
- Designing and updating curriculum. Key skills include: identifying learning objectives (in consultation with intended audience), designing activities to meet those learning objectives according to a variety of different learning styles, experience with adult learners and popular education models, time management, incorporating an ARAO framework throughout, identifying or creating supplementary and take-home resources, etc.
- Knowledge of current and relevant legislation affecting the lives of Deaf newcomers and/or newcomers with in/visible disabilities
- Experience working with people with various disabilities and service agencies in the immigrant and refugee sector through paid or volunteer work and (ideally) personal experience
- Familiarity with the immigrant and refugee serving sector in Ontario
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, group process skills in order to deliver effective training in a dynamic, interactive and enthusiastic manner
- Highly developed skills in listening, observing, interpreting and evaluating audiences engaged in learning activities
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and flexibility in various situations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in program coordination, including program planning, developing work plans, priority setting, keeping track of expenses, writing reports to funders, and evaluation
- Good computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications
- Connections with the Francophone non-profit sector is an asset
- Ability to work independently is important
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with partners, users, and internal teams
- Ability and willingness to travel across Ontario
- French language skills an asset
This is a full-time position (maternity leave Until May 1st, 2020)
Compensation: $50 000/ year plus benefits package
Location: Toronto
How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume by 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2019 to:
Hiring Committee, OCASI
E-mail: email@example.com
OCASI is committed to Employment Equity.
Thank you to all applicants for applying. However, we regret that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please