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- Resume Preparation
- Reporting Grades, Class Rank and Honors
- Determining Your Eligibility to Interview with Employers
- Researching Employers
- Submission of Registration Forms
- Interview Schedules
- Official Mode of Communication for On-Campus Interview Program
- Changes/ Additions to the Interview Program
Those who participate in Chicago-Kent's Fall Recruiting Program are expected to be aware of and to follow all procedures and rules as described. In order to ensure fair and ethical legal hiring practices, NALP has instituted principles and standards that schools, students and employers are expected to follow. Please review the following prior to participation in the Fall Recruiting Program: NALP Principles for Candidates.
Students should also refer to the rules and ethics code in the student handbook.
Resume Preparation
Any student planning to participate in the Fall Recruiting Program for the first time must have his/her resume reviewed by a CSO Career Advisor. If you have previously had your resume reviewed for another purpose, you can submit your resume by email to your assigned Career Advisor. If you have never had a CSO Career Advisor review your resume, you must make an appointment. Please use Symplicity to schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor.
For assistance in preparing a resume,watch the CSO Legal Resume and Cover Letter Workshops in Panopto, and review our Legal Resume and Cover Letter Guide for Students.
Reporting Grades, Class Rank, and Honors
Information on your resume must be absolutely accurate. It is not the responsibility of the CSO to verify students' academic credentials and inform students of errors.
GPA and CLASS RANK:
You MUST INCLUDE your GPA and class rank on your Fall Recruiting resume. You must use the exact GPA and class rank calculated by the registrar's office. Do not try to determine your own GPA and class rank. Use your GPA and class rank as of the completion of the Fall 2020 term. You should always indicate that your GPA is determined out of a 4.0 scale (i.e., 3.147/4.0).
You must not compute your GPA to include your Summer 2019 grades. If you wish to indicate your Summer 2019 GPA on your resume, you must do so on a separate line.
Do not round up your GPA: For example, a 3.147 may be listed as 3.14/4.0 or 3.147/4.0, but not as 3.15.
Calculating your class rank percentile: When calculating your class rank percentile (e.g., Top 10%), divide your numerical rank by the number of students in your class (this number must be the official number provided by the registrar's office) and convert to a percentile.
You may state your percentile on your resume in one of two ways:
1) State your rank percentile exactly: For example, 32/299 = .1070 or Top 10.7%.
2) Round your rank percentile up or down based on the following formula. Anything between the whole number and .4999 may be rounded down (i.e., 25 - 25.4999 = Top 25%). Anything above .4999 may be rounded up (i.e., 25.5000 and above to 26.4999 = Top 26%). In the example in #1 above, if rounded, 10.70 would be Top 11%.
If you have just accepted membership on Law Review or in the Moot Court Honor Society, or have served less than two academic terms, you must qualify the membership statement on your resume with the phrase "as of (date of admittance)." Example: Chicago-Kent Law Review, member as of August 2020.
If you served on Law Review or in the Moot Court Honor Society but are not enrolled this semester, you must qualify your membership with the period served. Example: Chicago-Kent Law Review, 2019-2020.
If you were invited to join Law Review or the Moot Court Honor Society and declined the invitation, but want to show you received an invitation, your statement should read as follows: "Invited to join Moot Court Honor Society, respectfully declined invitation."
If you have been on the Dean's List, you must qualify the statement on your resume with the semester(s) you achieved this honor unless you achieved Dean's List all eligible semesters (i.e., Dean's list, 2 of 3 semesters; or Dean's List, Fall 2019, Spring 2020 & Fall 2020).
Other honors that you may wish to include, such as merit scholarships, CALI awards for highest grade in the class, etc. should also be qualified with a semester or academic year (i.e., Spring 2019 or 2019-2020).
NOTE: Discrepancies in information on resumes submitted to or through the CSO, which are either found by CSO staff or brought to their attention, will be investigated as possible Ethics Code violations.
Determining Your Eligibility to Interview with Employers
Employers participating in the Fall Recruiting Program On-Campus Interviews (OCIs) will indicate their required and/or preferred academic hiring criteria (e.g., top 10% of class, law review, technical background, etc.). In order to bid on an interview with a particular employer, you must fall within the employer's "required" hiring criteria. Employers expect that we match their exact hiring criteria when scheduling. Therefore, if an employer requires Top 15% and you are ranked at 16%, unfortunately, you may not bid for an interview with that employer. Any student not within an employer's exact required hiring criteria will be removed from the bidding process for that employer. If an employer's hiring criteria is listed as "preferred," it indicates that the employer will typically hire from within this class rank or just outside of it. Students should be realistic in their bidding selections.
We do strongly encourage employers to consider other students who fall within 10% of their required hiring criteria. Students who do not meet the required hiring criteria for certain employers, but who are within 10% of the employer's "required" class rank, should prepare a list of those employers. This list should include your name, GPA and class rank at the top of the page, and you should list those employers you are interested in submitting a resume to but for whom you fall just outside of the hiring criteria (i.e., within 10%). . The CSO will forward employers the resumes of these students who are within 10% of the required hiring criteria. We have had several students find success with this option and not only get added to an interview schedule, but actually get the job.
Many employers also list preferred hiring criteria such as moot court and/or law review. Look at these criteria carefully as they will give you an idea of preferred characteristics for summer associates. We strongly encourage you to carefully consider these suggested criteria and plan your preferences accordingly when bidding.
Researching Employers
In addition to verifying your eligibility to bid on an employer, you should also be researching the employers you are interested in to verify that they have the type of practice you seek. It would not be to your benefit to interview with a litigation boutique if you wish to practice corporate transactional law.
For more information on research techniques and resources, see the section on researching employers.
Submission of Registration Forms
Please note that for some OCI employers and Resume Collect employers you will need to upload additional documents such as a cover letter, unofficial transcript, writing sample, references, or recommendation letters. In order to submit a transcript, you will need to create an unofficial transcript (using a Word document) listing your classes and grades. Click here for the sample format for unofficial transcripts. You should then be able to upload the Word document to the system and submit it for a position. Cover letters, writing samples, and reference lists can be uploaded from a Word document to the system.
In addition to the online submissions, you must also submit the following hardcopy materials to the CSO, room 360 office.
We cannot accept late forms as scheduling will be done immediately after forms are submitted.
- Student Registration Form
- One (1) hard copy of resume
- "Within 10%" Employer List and Resumes — Submit a list of OCI employers you are interested in submitting a resume to but whose hiring criteria you are just outside of (Note: you must be within 10% of the required rank). Please include your name, GPA and class rank at the top of the list. For each employer on the list, you must print out a copy of your resume (it does not need to be on resume paper) and write the name of the employer on the back of the resume. You do not need to submit any other application materials aside from a resume. We will forward these resumes to the employers that are coming on campus to interview and encourage them to either add students to their schedule or contact students directly, if interested in setting up an interview. This does not apply to Resume Collect employers.
Photocopy all forms for your records.
You must thoroughly and accurately enter your personal and class conflicts into the Symplicity system for every day that you are requesting an interview, so that the Symplicity system will not schedule your interviews at times when you are in class. Please note that you should not enter your class conflicts except for interview dates that fall after your classes begin.
Interviews are generally scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a noon to 1:00 p.m. lunch break. A few employers may request half-day schedules. Interviews are generally 20 or 30 minutes long, though some may be longer, depending upon the employer's preference.
Once this information is given to us, it cannot be changed after noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Interview Schedules
Your personal interview schedule will be available for viewing online. Hard copies of interview schedules will not be distributed; you must view your schedule online, and are responsible for knowing your schedule! If you do not show for an interview, you may risk forfeiting all of your interviews. Please note that interview schedules are subject to change up to 24 hours before the interview date. You are responsible for checking your interview schedule in Symplicity.
If you are selected for an interview with a Joint OCI employer, you will be notified by the employer, the CSO or another law school's career services staff (if another school is hosting).
Resume Collect employers will most likely contact you directly to schedule interviews at their offices. In the rare case that a Resume Collect employer asks the CSO to assist in arranging interviews, we will e-mail you. Read your email daily!
Official Mode of Communication
The official means of communication during Fall Recruiting is your Kentlaw email address. You should check your email daily for communications from our office. We will not call you with changes or updates (this includes interview time changes and additional or canceled interviews).
Changes/Additions to the Interview Program
Additions and changes to the Fall Recruiting Program will be announced in The Record and/or updated on Symplicity. Sometimes unforeseen circumstances require that an employer change their interviewer or room assignment. Therefore, you must check your email daily.


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Homeowners could collect thousands of dollars in Cash for Caulkers rebates for renovating their homes with better insulation and energy-saving windows and doors under a new economic stimulus bill the House passed Thursday.
The Home Star bill, passed 246-161, would authorize $5.7 billion over two years for a program that supporters � mostly Democrats � said would have the added benefits of invigorating the slumping construction industry and making the Earth a little cleaner.
�Home Star is that solid investment that�s going to achieve that hat trick of energy savings for the homeowner, of moving toward a cleaner environment and of creating jobs here at home,� said bill sponsor Peter Welch, D-Vt.
Republicans overwhelmingly opposed the bill, and they were able to attach a condition that it would be terminated if Democrats do not come up with a way to pay for it.
The measure has come to be dubbed Cash for Caulkers, a takeoff on the popular 2009 Cash for Clunkers initiative that rewarded people for replacing gas-guzzling vehicles with more fuel-efficient models.
President Barack Obama praised the House action, saying the bill �will help jump-start job growth and demand for new products created right here in America� as well as saving consumers money on energy bills.
The initiative is separate from an energy tax credit of up to $1,500 that was included in last year�s economic stimulus act. That credit for energy efficiency improvements runs through the end of this year.
Supporters estimate that 3 million households would make use of the new program, saving $9.2 billion in energy costs over a 10-year period. They said it would create 168,000 jobs, mainly in the recession-hit construction industry.
�Nearly one in four workers in the home construction and services industry has been laid off,� said Energy and Commerce Committee chairman Henry Waxman, D-Calif. �Passing Home Star says, �Help is on the way.� �
Republicans were more skeptical, saying the price tag was too high at a time of mounting federal debts.
�We are going to authorize $6.6 billion of money we don�t have so we can caulk homes?� asked House Republican leader John Boehner of Ohio.
�This is not a terribly bad bill, but it has one fatal flaw: It is not paid for,� said Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, top Republican on the energy committee. Democrats argued that the issue of paying for the legislation will come later in the budgetary process, when Congress approves annual spending bills.
Republicans succeeded at the end of the debate in altering the bill to say it will be terminated if it is found to drive up the federal deficit, a provision that will force Democrats to come up with an offset.
The Republicans also were able to alter the legislation so that the rebates would go directly to homeowners.
Waxman said Republicans picked up Democratic votes for that final GOP motion � 178 of 245 voting Democrats backed it � by including several �gimmicks� that could be used against lawmakers in future elections, such as a provision that contractors in the program must ensure that they don�t have sexual predators on their payroll.
He said some of the GOP-backed changes would be dealt with when the House and Senate work out a final version.
In debate on the bill, Republicans questioned whether the government can run the rebate program fairly and effectively. They said a $4.7 billion weatherization program that was part of last year�s economic stimulus act has been slow to provide grants to states.

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What is Tooth Sensitivity?
Tooth sensitivity is also called "dentin hypersensitivity". Dentin is the inner layer of a tooth that resides underneath enamel (the area of your tooth you typically see) or underneath cementum (the thin layer covering the root of your tooth). Inside the dentin layer are thousands of tiny tubes that run from the outer dentin surface to the nerve of the tooth. These tubes contain a fluid that, when disturbed, can cause pain and sensitivity.
It has been estimated that over half of the population experiences tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity can come and go over a lifetime. Tooth sensitivity generally occurs from hot and cold drinks and foods, acidic foods, or even breathing in cold air when outside during winter months.
There are many causes of tooth sensitivity including, but not limited to:
-Periodontal Disease
-Tooth fractures from grinding, or biting on hard objects
-Acid diets
-Gastric disorders
-Tooth Decay
-Even excessive brushing of teeth
If you have sensitive teeth it is imperative you tell us at Thorup Dental during your regular cleanings and exams. If tooth sensitivity is experienced in between regular dental appointments, please don't wait. Please call our office right away for an appointment as it may turn into something more serious by the time you see us for your regular visit.
Treatments for tooth sensitivity may include:
-Desensitizing toothpastes
-Fluoride treatments
-Tooth varnishes
-Severe cases may include restorations such as fillings, crowns, and even root canal therapy to stop the discomfort
We will always attempt to treat your situation with the least invasive procedure first. 90% of the time, desensitizing toothpastes and fluoride varnishes will stop tooth sensitivity. The other 10% of teeth with sensitivity are often times just to damaged and will require restorative procedures to stop the discomfort, and even a small percentage of those teeth are not able to recover, and may require removal.
Now that you better understand the problems with tooth sensitivity, the most important thing for you is to do your best in maintaining excellent oral health through proper brushing and flossing each day. Of course, seeing us at Thorup Dental twice a year for regular exams and dental cleanings is critical to maintaining your oral health.
Thank you for allowing all of us at Thorup Dental to be an integral part of your oral health care.
Dr. Rob Thorup, DDS
Thorup Dental


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Some artists define simplicity as expressing the essence of a subject in the most revealing or basic way. German-born American abstract expressionist painter Hans Hofmann (1880-1966) said:
The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.
Or, as freelance writer Robert Brault puts it, "you don't torture a painting that has already confessed."
I always feel the need to achieve the maximum of intensity with the minimum of means. This is what has led me to give my painting an ever sparer character.
It is very near the whole of the higher artistic process; finding what conventions of form and what detail one can do without and yet preserve the spirit of the whole.
It's no easy business to be simple....Sometimes I don't understand why my arms don't drop from my body with fatigue, why my brain doesn't melt away.
I'll let Clyfford Still (1904-1980), a leading figure in Abstract Expressionism [see his "red" painting above], have the last word:
The best works are often those with the fewest and simplest elements...until you look at them a little more, and things start to happen.
When reading or viewing or listening, do you prefer an overall impact of simplicity or is complexity more appealing? What examples come to mind?
Do you strive for simplicity in your work? If you start from a place of great complexity, what helps you to move toward simplicity?


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I love recipe books and am always looking for new additions to my collection. So I've decided I should share any new discoveries that have inspired me. And this is a lovely one.
It comes from one of the co-founders of LEON which is a chain of wholesome, fast food restaurant/cafes in London. LEON's menu is unlike any other "fast food" place and the first branch in Carnaby Street in Soho caused a lot of excitement. I was working in Soho at the time and remember the queues, the amazingly different salads (of which I've eaten many) and the lovely fruit and vegetable juices.
The book (their fourth) has over 200 recipes, covering a wide range of dishes. And there are lots of easy ideas (like Things with spuds and Things on toast) as well as useful information about nutrition. It's beautifully designed with great photographs, is a good read as well as a useful source of recipes and it's one of those books that just feels lovely in your hands. A real bedside table book for entertainment and inspiration.
So far I've tried two recipes which both turned out amazingly (see the pictures below). And I've no doubt there will be plenty more to come.
First off, the chicken and tarragon casserole. It took a bit of time to prepare but could pretty much all be done way ahead so you could chill out while it's cooking. Or go for a walk in the park, which is what the section it comes from is called.
I also tried Kay's Minestrone Maltese. There's plenty of chopping involved (which I find very therapeutic) but after that you just let everything cook together. Packed with fresh vegetables, this dish feels like health in a bowl and makes a tasty, substantial meal.
You can buy the LEON cookbooks on Amazon. I haven't tried any of the previous ones, but certainly this one makes a very welcome addition to my collection.


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Clean a Stovetop or Oven Spill
Cleaning the oven is a daunting task and can often sit on the to-do list for weeks; who wants to stick their head in an oven, anyway? Yes, ovens can clean themselves, but not when you spill that pan of cake batter or the french fries go flying.
Messes on stovetops and in ovens are no match for this mixture: Make a paste of lemon juice, water, and baking soda. Apply to spills, let sit 15 minutes, then scrub and rinse with water and a sponge.


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Hi. Thanks for visiting my profile (and for being part of the very few that actually read this). I'm the kind of guy who is confident yet humble; a dreamer but also very down to earth; an *** but also educated and a professional. If you're down to just have fun and enjoy my physique, hit me up. But if you also want someone that makes you feel good, never awkward, just good and appreciated, that's also me. You can always text me. Just text please. Se habla español. Happy hunt!


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Ask any Singaporean restaurateur or hotelier about the challenges of running a food and beverage (F&B) business and they will all lament on a major concern—limited manpower.
This is despite the 2,500 F&B outlets that have adopted lean manpower measures since 2011, a spokesperson from Spring Singapore told me. (Spring is the government agency that works closely with local enterprises and supports the F&B industry with a variety of productivity initiatives.)
The demand for manpower is not letting up. There are approximately 205,000 workers in the F&B industry (including hawker centers) or slightly 5 percent of the nation's workforce. It is not feasible to keep on increasing manpower needs, especially that Singaporeans often shun employment in F&B in favor of other opportunities.
It is a major pain point for the industry but it is a golden opportunity for startups that are focused on automation.
I spoke with three automation technology startups that have created made-in-Singapore solutions to reduce the need for manpower in F&B.
An all-in-one e-menu system
"Lack of skilled and motivated staff impacts customer service levels and, hence, customers' overall dining experience. Every touch point where a customer needs to interact with the staff becomes a pain point, [whether it is waiting] for the staff to take their orders, the staff is not able to recommend the right dishes or right combinations due to lack of knowledge and training, or the customers have to wait for getting their bill," Anshul Gupta, co-founder of Tabsquare, explained.
Tabsquare created the Smart Tab e-menu, an all-in-one ordering menu. While there are already many similar tablet ordering options available, Gupta highlighted his tech's uniqueness: it is focused on replacing the need for a service staff.
"[Smart Tab gives] recommendations based on customer preferences, suggesting smart food pairing/drink pairing combinations using intelligent data-driven algorithms, checking their bill and making a payment, redeeming promotions, collecting or redeeming loyalty points, giving feedback. Everything can be completed on the tablet itself," Gupta shared.
The e-menu heavily uses cloud-based technologies for easy management and maximum flexibility.
"Restaurant owners can manage the entire solution at any time from anywhere in the world, and the changes get updated in real time at every table in the restaurant. Most importantly, the data analytics engine uses the latest tools like Firebase, Big Query to analyze large volumes of data to provide actionable data-driven insights […]," he added.
Robo-delivered room service
Serving the F&B industry for over five years now and constantly receiving feedback from his customers, Mathan Muthupillai, CEO of Techmetics, had his team build the robot delivery waiter. The robot essentially does menial tasks so that service staffs can focus on their key roles.
"The Techi series of robots are completely autonomous in nature, which allows the robot to make its own decision on how it gets to end destination and how it handles obstacles when it encounters them," Muthupillai said. The robots can also communicate with lifts and doors.
Here's a presentation of Techi in action:
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It took a year and a half to commercialize Techi, without any reliance on grants or investments to create it. And even though it has been built, the company continued innovating and improving it based on the feedback they receive from the industry. Techi is now used in some hotels to deliver room service.
Muthupillai is looking to improve it further to stay relevant in the industry. "We want the Techi robots to not only be able to deliver room service or table service items, but for it be also able to interact with guests to a greater extent, thereby giving it a more human element as well."
Smart food vending machines in remote workplaces
Lunch choices are limited for people who work in remote business parks. Kar Kiat Khoo, founder of Fastbee, found a solution to expand the options to a variety of 30 food choices weekly. He and his team installed a Smart Food Dispenser (SFD) and aggregated customers' orders for one delivery person who delivers up to 50 packs to one location.
Before creating the SFD, it took the team two months to refine the process, listening to customer feedback, manually assessing and processing customers' orders, and pivoting the service model, menus, and customer engagement process.
Even after building the SFD, the team had to continue refining the process.
Khoo explained:
"We started with QR code scanning process for food collection but along the way, we quickly pivoted when we did trials and realized that customers do not even want to whip out their phones for QR code scanning. We then explored different ways such as entering a pin number from our computer-generated receipt, but eventually settled on having customers enter their mobile number (unique identifier) to collect meals. Assignment of meals to each locker box is done by our algorithm which is constantly refined to ensure that we maximize our locker box utilization and ease for delivery men to slot in the meal items without mistakes."
The ecommerce platform was also built to be highly scalable to easily onboard new hawkers and deploy SFDs. For further technology improvements, Khoo shared that given that the menu options are a large impact on daily sales, his company will be using algorithms to interpret customer and sales data to help design menus weekly.
He credits a variety of organizations that have aided him to bring his product to market: Ntuitive, JTC, Spring, Ascendas, and the National Environment Agency.
Ending thoughts
To many consumers like myself, we all have an impression that food delivery is a simple task because we never see the backend process. But as shown by the examples above, it takes many months of gathering feedback and refining processes to build an automated technology. Even once the technology is built, there are multiple refinements required to perfect the customer experience.
But suffice to say, automation in the F&B industry is here to be a part of the scarcity of manpower in Singapore. Will AI service robots perhaps become the next invention to come?
This is the third article of the Science and Technology Development Singapore series, where the author delves into the development of science and technology in the country.
This article first appeared on Tech in Asia.


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There are some cases where you would like to have you WooCommerce products not display a description, this tutorial will help you achieve just that.
By default WooCommerce has two description fields, a short description and a long description. The short description is usually an excerpt take from the long description unless you enter your own short description on the product page.
The short description is displayed right next to the image on the product page underneath the title, where as the long description is displayed in a tab at the bottom of the product page.
If you would like to either remove the WooCommerce short description or the long description tab, or both, you can do so by adding the following code to your theme's functions.php file.


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Film details new research on evolution of whales, elephants
Origin stories aren't just for comic-book superheroes, as a new film about the evolution of whales, elephants and other animals intends to show.
PASADENA, Calif. -- Origin stories aren't just for comic-book superheroes, as a documentary about the evolution of animals including elephants and whales intends to show.
The two-hour film will highlight the work of leading scientists worldwide and showcase "spectacular new breakthroughs in evolutionary history," PBS programming executive Bill Gardner said in a statement.
Crocodiles and birds also are a focus of the special with the working title "When Whales Walked: A Deep Time Journey," which will include 3D graphics and special effects to recreate vanished creatures and environments.
PBS, which initiated the project, is working in partnership with the Smithsonian Channel and Smithsonian Institution. The latter will open a new fossil hall June 8, with an educational outreach program produced by the National Museum of Natural History.
"When we marvel at the wonders of the natural world, like an elephant's trunk or the size of a blue whale, we rarely ask, 'Where did that come from?' It turns out, scientists are finding some truly extraordinary answers," said Charles Poe, a production executive with the Smithsonian Channel.
An air date for the documentary has yet to be announced.


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NCR e-BIS has made claims that investing in the skills of key staff is critical to businesses in the Middle East that wish to succeed in the new economy
NCR e-business infrastructure services (NCR e-BIS), provider of networking, software and security solution services and products, conducted its annual learning event at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai last month. NCR made clear its message that investing in the skills of key staff is critical to businesses in the Middle East.
"High levels of productivity can be achieved cost-effectively, given the right combination of technologies, people, and process," said Roland True, vice president for marketing at NCR. "It is, however, not easy to work out what is uniquely right for each enterprise – much less create it, install it, manage it, and maintain it," he added.
True believes that as much as Middle Eastern business want to adopt the Internet and the electronic economy, they are going to have to face the fact that if they don't invest in training for their people, all of the technology they want to put in place will fail.
"A factor that many Middle East companies overlook is that human capital needs constant investment," said true. "Find a good employee, and ignore his skills development, and he or she will slowly decrease in the value they bring to the organisation," he added.
True hopes that spending money on employees is similar to any investment, where the money invested will be returned with interest.


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About once a month I get a call from a concerned parent:
For 17 years, I've diligently looked up these students in order to hang out. Trying my best to say "Your mom/dad/pastor gave me your room number" without saying it directly. To be helpful, I sometimes send an outgoing Christian student instead.
If you're wondering how it goes, let me just say: Those. Moments. Are. Awkward.
On my campus, we have 0% success pursuing Christian students on behalf of their parents or pastor. Zero. (You might guess this result was obvious.) Unfortunately, the second option is hardly better:
In my own experience, this approach nets about 1 in 4 Christian students who meaningfully connect with any Christian community (not necessarily Chi Alpha) when they arrive. That's roughly a quarter. 1
Just imagine if there were a better way to roll.
I and my fellow campus missionaries spend a lot of time with new college students. We see a picture of their faith from the "other side" of the high school transition.
Do you know what our main concern is for an incoming Christian student?
Hint: it's not their theology. You might think that years of Bible teaching and a managed Christian environment produces young adults with a solid trajectory on campus. But that is not what happens.
Our concern is the social Flood. A student arriving at the university is dumped into a sea of unknown relationships. The friendships that form on Day One—for good or bad—will persist for years. Social life shapes a person's daily walk with Jesus, and an 18-22 year-old quickly develops new, faith-numbing habits.
The picture looks like this:
So what is the key? Believe it or not, up to 90% of Christian youth end up in a campus healthy ministry IF they have an early "normal" social introduction. That's been my experience for a long time.
So here is the bottom line: we must coach students through that transition. In which case, the picture should look more like:
The goal is to promote a social handoff—BEFORE the first day on campus. From one trusted world to the next. From your youth program to a healthy campus ministry.
How do we accomplish this? Here are a few suggestions. Between May and August, help your graduating youth to . . .
Let's set our students up for success. We need to be proactive as pastors and parents. Remember: they are establishing a social routine for those crucial first weeks of life on campus!
To contact one of our Chi Alpha ministries, with Christian student communities on public universities throughout the Pacific Northwest, please find us at nwxa.org.
1 Do you notice a similarity to the statistical average in America? 7 out of 10 Christian youth will cease to actively follow Jesus after graduation. In other words, if your youth grad leaves home with a good heart, and the name of a ministry to join, you're essentially committing them to the world of chance. And the odds are low. (Kinnaman, You Lost Me, 22-23) ↩
For reprints of this article, you can reach Dan atdan (at) nwxa.org


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Apple has risked the wrath of Wikileaks supporters by removing an app for the contents of the whistle-blowing site's recent disclosures.
The app charged $1.99 for access to the embassy cable leaks, which are available for free from various sites around the web. It first appeared on the App Store on 17 December but is no longer available.
There's no word from Apple on why it took down the app, but the move could spark a reaction from the pro-Wikileaks hacktivists who have previously retaliated against sites and companies deemed to be acting against the organisation with denial of service attacks.
However, customer reviews suggest the takedown is no great loss, which was criticised for lack of content and depth.
Buyers had accused the app of being "just a wrapper for the mobile website.
"There is no access to the actual released documents and a Twitter feed doesn't count as up to date information," one user wrote on a Google cached version of the app info from before it was pulled.


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The Peppa Pig official online store is the ideal shopping place for all your Peppa Pig merchandise. You will find lots of colourful and well designed items to inspire you including toys, books, clothing, games and DVDs. If you are looking to brighten up your child's bedroom then the homeware page will give you lots of wonderful ideas from Peppa Pig duvet covers, bedding and curtains to Peppa Pig lampshades and clocks. Even meal times can be made fun with Peppa Pig plates and lunchboxes.
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text: Christoff 14 Posted June 14, 2009 I had a great weekend and happy there's going to be a next one, hopefully we'll see Chris, Craig and Norman at that one. Pros: The guests were great, funny and reasonably talkative. Danny doing his Cat meow for me and a friend while getting autographs. Danny doing more of his Cat impressions on stage as well as performing Tongue Tied. Hattie doing her Cat impression and hitting herself with her microphone on at least two occasions lol, and just generally being herself, VERY Holly-like Robert occasionally acting like Kryten and the Kryten factor, the dog food eating was rather amusing and disgusting to watch, the big dude shoving the little kid in the pillow fight was hilarious too, as were the boos he got for doing so. Finding out from Chloe, Robert and Danny that there's going to be a new series! Cons: Last minute guest cancellations, though that can't be helped. We didn't get to the convention until 11:30 on the Sunday due to not needing to be there until then as we only needed autographs from Craig and Danny, then found out Craig wasn't coming and we'd just missed out on the group photoshoot that was organised to make up for that Not being able to get hold of one of those Backwards Brothers posters Those awful puppet videos! The Bohemian Rhapsody video was reasonably amusing to watch, but got very repetitive after a while, and then the other videos after that were just embarrassing to watch, they really were bad and got boring. Conclusion: Good event, had a great time, enjoyed most of it (particularly the talks), just a little disappointing about the guest cancellations and missing the photoshoot. What did everyone else think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Magazine Launches Outpace Closures in 2010
(Press Release) New York City, Dec. 13, 2010—In 2010, 193 new magazines launched while 176 ceased publication, according to MediaFinder.com - the largest online database of U.S. and Canadian publications. Food magazines topped the list of new launches with 28 new titles, such as Northeast Flavor, and ChopChop.
MediaFinder reports that the next largest category for new magazine launches in 2010 was the Regional category, with 15 new titles, including Bel-Air Magazine and 944 Dallas. Other top categories for new magazine launches were Health with 10 new magazines such as Livestrong Quarterly, and Sports with nine new titles, including Athlon Sports.
From 2009 to 2010, magazine closures declined, with only 176 compared to 596 in 2009. The Home magazine category showed the greatest decline in 2010, with 13 titles folding including Mountain Home and Home Miami. The Lifestyle category also declined, with seven magazines ceasing publication, including Salt Lake Living. During the same time period, only 28 print titles converted to an online-only format in 2010, compared with 81 titles in 2009.
In the business-to-business segment, 34 new titles launched, such as CinDayB2B and Sustainable Engineering; and 47 titles folded, including Printing News and Maddux Business Report. Of the 28 print magazines that converted to an online-only format in 2010, 15 were b-to-b magazines, including American Machinist.
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Business leaders are increasingly favouring students with a minimum of one year's experience in industry, according to a study of 537 employers.
Two thirds surveyed by Pepsico said graduates with a placement year under their belt were more employable than those with no industry experience.
As thousands of students prepare to start university this month, the survey reveals that the value of the traditional 'gap year' spent travelling before university is diminishing, with only 7pc of business leaders rating a gap year as more valuable now than it used to be.
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As a woman just starting her science degree here at McGill, I began to reflect on my own experiences with discrimination in science, the experiences of my friends, those that I have read about, and I found myself wondering what the experiences have been of women in science here at McGill. Are people facing difficulties, or do people feel comfortable and happy with the way things are? What is it like to be a woman in science at this university and what the barriers, if any, have the women here faced?
In an attempt to answer these questions, I invited women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to come and discuss the issues they face on a day-to day basis in sciences at McGill. The following is a collection of these stories and experiences.
Arielle's experience
I always considered science my strong point in school: I was inquisitive, logical, and really into figuring out how stuff worked. The fact that I was a girl changed nothing about my passions.
I was exposed to science's gender issue from grade five onward through the science fair, where students got to be real scientists and pick their own projects. At first, they were mandatory for everyone, but as we grew up, the gender ratio became more and more skewed. It wasn't as simple as more boys than girls: different fields of science were dubbed "guy fields" and "girlfriends." The biomedical row at the national fair was filled with smiling young female scientists, while I was one of three girls in the physical sciences section.
This subject gap became even more prominent in high school, when I was again one of three women in my physics class (despite the nearly 50-50 ratio in biology and chemistry). Were women less capable of building catapults and calculating kinematics? The gender imbalance alone scared my peers. I know I felt the same way about computer science in high school: it was the place for boys with glasses who played video games.
I did well in physics, and I participated in enrichment programs and contests. I was constantly encouraged by my female physics teacher, who emphasized the need for women in science. However, I was left wondering why I had to be so special. Why did I need special treatment and support?
Alone or not, I progressed from physical sciences to the even more male-dominated world of computer science. Though being the only female in the computer lab didn't bother me too much, the 'bro-culture' certainly did. Coding competitions were laced with insensitive jokes, unwanted flirtation, and a complete disregard of any female teammates. I had to push to get my voice heard and respected in the tech community. It took determination, perseverance, and many instances of almost giving up. Many women don't have the time or desire to work through the barriers, and they shouldn't have to. Now I'm working from the inside to better the situation. As it turns out, a lot of people like to ignore the issue altogether.
I found this out the hard way on social media, where I spent hours trying to convince people that the obstacles I experience on a daily basis actually exist. Not only were they not listening, they also opted for personal attacks instead of discussion. It shouldn't be so hard to talk about this.
Why do we still have to talk about this? Because I don't want to be recruited based on my gender identity first and skill-set second. Because I don't want to hear about another woman being too scared to go to an amazing event, or enter a field she's passionate about. Because I'm tired of being underestimated. Because there are still people ignorant to the fact that this is still an issue.
— Contribution by Arielle Vaniderstine
Jill's experience
There have been three separate occasions where educated men, with good intentions, have sat me down and explained to me how it has been scientifically proven that women are inherently worse at science. First was when I was 17; it was over dinner with some boys who were trying to explain why there were only a few girls involved in our science club compared to the amount of boys. The second time was a couple years later, in a conversation with an older man who was complimenting me on being successful in school 'despite my biology.' Finally, the third was just last summer, and the comment came from a classmate in my physics class at Concordia.
It's a common theory used to justify certain remarks – they explain that women's brains are smaller, that they have done tests showing that the areas of their brains responsible for math and science are smaller or less developed than in a man's. They point to other biological differences: women take on mothering, or prefer social sciences, whereas men like science and logic; women face more pressure to look nice and feminine, and science doesn't leave much time to get dressed up and do your hair in the morning, plus who will see you looking so pretty if you're spending all your days in a lab? These are the reasons I have heard from both men and women for why there are still so few women in science.
The first time I encountered sexist remarks like this, I was so surprised I didn't know what to say. Plus, I was outnumbered by the boys I was talking to and, overall, pretty uninformed. I could feel that these comments were wrong, but these boys were really smart and, to my 16-year-old brain at the time, what they were saying did technically make sense. So I wondered if maybe it was true.
I often felt special growing up to be the only girl, or one of few girls, involved in science clubs and groups. Last summer, though, I tried to stand up to the arguments thrown at me years earlier about women's brains being inferior in the science field. I sent the men articles comparing intelligence between men and women, as well as articles about women's experiences now in science. I explained to the best of my abilities the uninviting nature that male-dominated settings can have.
In high school, my friend told me she thought that girls in our grade would have enjoyed science clubs, but didn't have an interest in joining them because the environment was so uninviting. I didn't know what she was talking about at the time, but looking back I think that definitely could have deterred them – there were lots of gross comments from guys all over. If you made a mistake or did something dumb, there was always someone who'd say something along the lines of, 'Oh, dammit woman, go home and make me a sandwich.' It's not horrible, not scarring, but it's the sort of thing where, if you have a choice, you'd prefer to just… not.
So coming to McGill was like a breath of fresh air for me, though this might have been partly due to my not really being involved in science since I came here; I am just this year starting my program, and have become involved in activities outside of the science technology engineering and math (STEM). Recent conversations with peers made me curious about what it's like to be a woman in science today, especially at McGill – with all this talk of equity from student and departmental groups, organizations for empowering women, and the general progressiveness of the school's student body, what, if any, are the problems faced on a regular basis by students who are not the stereotypical nerdy guy in a labcoat?
I was interested in hearing more about people's thoughts on the issue of women in STEM, so I held an event inviting the McGill community to discuss their experiences with gender in science. About 25 students and professors came to the event.
Undergraduate experiences
At the event, Emilie, a third-year Electrical Engineering student, told me that she and her friends face sexist and discriminatory comments every single day.
"If you're looking for experience, boy have I gotten some," she said.
She told me about a robotics project where she worked with five guys. "We each had a role in the group, and I was doing testing and documentation on the whole project. The jury came up and said, 'Oh, tell me your names and your role.' I [responded] 'I'm Emilie, and I'm documentation,' and he goes, 'Oh, yeah, the women, they're always the secretaries in the group, they like to make things nice and pretty.'" Everybody cringed.
"And this isn't unheard of, this is a very normal thing," Emilie told me as she recounted this story. "Everyone laughed, including me, because I just felt super uncomfortable and like I couldn't speak out […] these are things that happen really often and people don't necessarily think they're being mean, or not inclusive, or sexist."
Another student, this time in Chemical Engineering, told me that she was only just becoming involved in Engineering groups and activities – after being at McGill for more than two years – because she hadn't felt like she fit into her program due to a lack of gendered support.
"I distanced myself from engineering for a long time because it made me feel unwanted, or like I didn't really fit in it. I realized that's not the solution to anything. I want to be an engineer and I want [the program] to want me to be an engineer."
Many of the undergrads brought up a general lack of confidence, fear of sexual harassment, and scarcity of female role models in STEM.
"All of my science professors are men," said one undergrad, pointing to the lack of female representation in higher-up academic roles.
I asked Emilie if she ever felt intimidated, and wondered aloud to her about how professors could have never felt intimidated.
"I think I get it, because I get used to being the only girl, and sometimes it's kind of nice, not going to lie," she said. "You kind of brace yourself for the sexist comments and just be like, 'This is the way it is.' It just kind of becomes normal."
Professors chime in
Of course, institutional problems were also brought up by several people. Most of the professors who came to the event (as well as a biology professor who emailed me beforehand) said they had had serious difficulties with McGill's childcare system, which, according to one professor, has a huge waitlist due to a lack of space compared to the demand.
Another physics professor spoke about her experiences with sexual harassment.
"I know that I've had some problems when I was a graduate student and one of the post-docs that I was working with was basically harassing me. I had to work five feet away from him, so it was a real source of stress for a long time. My advisor's response was, 'It's just cultural differences, get over it,' and that was not really the response I was looking for."
She continued, "It stemmed back to there not being any real path forward for responding appropriately to these situations. I think a lot of these institutions are moving forward and establishing avenues of communication and best practices so that when an advisor has a student come to them and say, 'I'm having a problem,' the advisor knows what to do. Educating our faculty on inappropriate responses is an important move forward as well."
A math professor spoke to the smaller interpersonal interactions that some of the undergraduates mentioned, saying she felt at conferences that her colleagues weren't taking her seriously. She said benevolent acts, such as holding the door open more explicitly, were part of the problem.
"I think it's called benevolent chauvinism, when someone opens the door for you and says, 'Oh, that's so good we've got some women in physics.' The [idea] is the fact that you should protect women because women are considered weaker […] this often goes with [the fact that] they don't take women as seriously."
The physics professor, however, didn't agree that this should be a concern. "The door holding doesn't bother me. […] Let them hold the door," one said.
One of the physics professors who came to the event said that she was intrigued when undergraduates came to her saying they felt intimidated in spaces dominated by men, saying she never felt this way herself.
"I went through all my education in physics always surrounded by men and I never felt intimidated. I only felt difficulty once I got married and had kids. I'm hearing from undergrads that they are intimidated, and I'm wondering, why is it, are the undergrads misbehaving or what?" she asked the room.
Discussion, and further study
These testimonials can't represent everyone, but to me what's so interesting is the disconnect between the experiences of these women, who are either in STEM or well on their way to joining, versus us younger students who, judging from my conversations, seemed to be more open to acknowledging the problem. I have never worked in STEM proper, nor have my friends, yet we see the problem so clearly. Why couldn't they?
Hearing the stories of the women I spoke to was in some ways disappointing, but it also brought me hope. For many, it seems, the environment of STEM is still highly intimidating, and problematic fields and a certain level of misogyny seems to be expected. Common gender stereotypes continue to resurface. I was struck by the interest the event I held received from so many people. From the large turnout of students and professors at the event to the generally positive responses from interviewees and from professors I contacted, it is evident to me that now, more than ever, people are opening up to discussing the problem of women in STEM. Many are eager to fix this problem.
Of course, I could never cover the huge scope of the problem of women in science and technology. To get a fuller picture, more departments and identities would have to be involved, and unfortunately the group of people that came out to the event offered a limited scope. The collection of stories, from a handful of women, could never represent all women in STEM fields at McGill.
But, in the end, I hope this essay sheds some light on what it's like to be a woman in science here at McGill. This may be just a snapshot of people's experiences, but it is a start. I hope that in bringing these stories to the table, and putting them together, we can move beyond the question of 'Is there really still a problem?' to figuring out how we can tackle gender discrimination in sciences.
A previous version of this article did not credit Arielle Vaniderstine with her personal narrative.


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This is not of the best moments for Comedian, Talk Show host and TV producer Teju Babyface and his beautiful wife, Tobi Oyelakin.
Tobi was robbed on her way to the mainland at about 8.pm last night, Wednesday, April 29, when her car was attacked by hoodlums on Eko Bridge. She was in the car with her driver and 3 other girls in the back seat and were approaching the National Theater area of the Eko bridge when they encountered some traffic.
It was gathered that , they had barely come to a stop when 4 boys leaped out of the shadows and knocked on the windows with torch lights and asked them to roll down the windows. They were still trying to come to terms with rising levels of panic when the hoodlums shattered the rear windows on both sides of the car and proceeded to rough-handle the ladies in the back seat and collect all valuables.
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The Marvel Netflix shows have been dropping sharply in popularity according to new viewership data provided exclusively to Screen Rant. This certainly explains the surprising, high-profile cancellation of Iron Fist and Luke Cage – in the case of Iron Fist, just a month after the release of season 2.Netflix has always been reluctant to provide viewing figures for its series. "Once we give a number for a show," Netflix's chief content officer Ted Sarandos explained to the New York Times in 2016, "then every show will be benchmarked off of that show even though they were built sometimes for very specific audiences." But that means viewers struggle to understand the rationale behind the streaming giant's business decisions, and cancellations become shocking and surprising.Related: Why Netflix Cancelled Iron Fist (Despite An Improved Season 2)Given the absence of solid data, analytics firms have stepped in to fill the gap in our knowledge. Screen Rant has spoken exclusively to Jumpshot, a San Francisco-based analytics company. Their anonymized global panel tracks five billion actions a day across 100 million devices to deliver insights into online consumer behavior. To compile the data on Netflix Originals, it looked at the viewing behavior and activity of the company's US members. While this data has limitations – it's US-specific and based on clicks rather than explicit viewing habits – it nevertheless gives us our best look yet at just what's going on with the Marvel series.This Page: Marvel Netflix Shows Have Been Losing Viewers Since Daredevil Season 2Page 2: The Big Drops For Luke Cage, Iron Fist and DaredevilPage 3: Why Marvel Netflix Shows Are Losing ViewersMarvel Netflix Shows Have Been Losing Viewers Since Daredevil Season 2Jumpshot began monitoring Netflix viewing habits in 2016, and for the purpose of this analysis they've created an index to show the relative number of viewers against Daredevil season 2. As seen in the above graph, there's a disturbingly clear downward trend; bar two notable examples, every season got substantially less than the one before, to the point that Iron Fist season 2 came it at just a quarter of Daredevil season 2.While it's not unusual to see that kind of pattern with a long-running show, it's far more surprising to see it clearly running through multiple different series. It suggests that audiences are interacting with the Marvel Netflix brand as a single entity, rather than dipping in and out of the different series. And that's a huge problem for Netflix.It's important to understand that Sarandos wasn't lying when he seemed to hint viewing figures don't mean as much to Netflix as they do to other companies. Netflix is a data-driven company, and the secret to their success lies in algorithms. A sophisticated algorithm divides viewers into roughly 2,000 "taste communities," with each person part of three or four of them. The more shows a person watches, the more the algorithm understands which taste communities they're part of, and the more it tailors Netflix's recommendations to their individual interests. So long as each Marvel Netflix series retains its own discrete audience, then they're still a good investment for Netflix. However, if viewers really are interacting with Marvel as a brand rather than with the individual shows, then they lose value for the streaming giant; they may no longer be appealing to those diverse taste communities.Related: What Luke Cage & Iron Fist Seasons 3 Would Have Been AboutIn the end, should the trend continue, there will come a time where only the hardcore Marvel fans are tuning in; given Netflix will lose the bulk of its Marvel content to the Disney streaming service, that will probably be the point of no return for the Marvel/Netflix partnership.Punisher and Daredevil Season 3 Are The Only Shows To Improve On The TrendOnly two shows seem able to resist the downward trend; The Punisher and Daredevil season 3. While neither season came close to matching Daredevil season 2 where the pair were last seen, they both saw increased viewership compared to the shows that came before.Unsurprisingly, these are the strongest individual brands in the Marvel Netflix range; Daredevil is a popular character who's even been star of a movie before, and his series has a level of brand recognition that Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist frankly don't. Season 3's first-week performance is gratifying, and hopefully strong word-of-mouth will bolster it. A fourth season may well be a smart move.The Punisher, meanwhile, has often been described as a cultural phenomenon. "The Punisher is perhaps the most ubiquitous comic character, worldwide," comic book writer Nathan Edmondson told ComicVine when discussing his Punisher run. "Soldiers wear him on their uniforms who haven't read a comic in their lives; sex toys are nicknamed for him, racecars and wrestlers take on the skull or namesake, despite having little awareness of the actual comic." Unfortunately, though, it's possible to overstate the strength of The Punisher brand on Netflix; the series may simply have experienced a first season "bounce." The extra viewers didn't stick around for Jessica Jones season 2, which returned to the trend, but will they return when the second season of The Punisher streams next year? The answer may well dictate whether or not Netflix move to signing off spinoffs like Daughters of the Dragon or Heroes for Hire.Page 2 of 3: The Big Drops For Luke Cage, Iron Fist and DaredevilDaredevil Season 3 Got Half Of Season 2 In First Week (And Less Than Jessica Jones Season 2)Jumpshot's data indicates that the Marvel Netflix shows – and, indeed, probably all Netflix Originals – follow a fairly predictable pattern in terms of overall performance; the bulk of their viewers tune in for the opening week, and views subsequently drop, until they reach a basic "background level." Jumpshot has provided another index indicating how the different Marvel Netflix series performed in their first weeks, again compared to Daredevil season 2. Here's how they look:Daredevil season 2: 100Luke Cage season 1: 92Iron Fist season 1: 80The Punisher season 1: 70The Defenders: 61Jessica Jones season 2: 53Daredevil season 3: 43Luke Cage season 2: 38Iron Fist season 2: 29Related: When Are Marvel's Other Netflix Shows Returning?The exact figures give a sense of scale to the diminishing views. In the case of Daredevil season 3, they show just how significant an outlier this really is when compared to the overall trend. Following the drop, you'd have expected the show to score just 20 on the index, with only one-fifth of viewers sticking around for season 3. Instead, it scored 43, strongly suggesting that the Daredevil brand stands apart from the rest of the Marvel Netflix series.At the same time, though, this isn't all good news for Daredevil. After all, the figures do still show a significant reduction in viewers; less than half the people who watched season 2 have tuned in for the third season. If this particular brand really is more distinct, separate from the other Marvel Netflix series, then it's possible the two-year wait between seasons has sapped general interest. Hopefully, strong word of mouth will ensure it takes a while for Daredevil season 3 to fall to background levels of viewership.Read More: Daredevil Season 3 Lost 57% Of Season 2 Viewership In First WeekIron Fist & Luke Cage Seasons Were A Third of Their First SeasonsIncredibly, according to Jumpshot both Iron Fist and Luke Cage lost roughly two-thirds of their viewers between their first and second seasons. Compared to their first seasons, Luke Cage lost 59 percent of its viewers, while Iron Fist lost 64 percent. As Jumpshot's chart shows, Iron Fist season 2 dropped back to background levels of views within just a few weeks. Marvel fans were surprised when Netflix canceled Iron Fist just a month after the second season's release, but these viewing patterns certainly explain the decision.Read More: Iron Fist & Luke Cage Cancellation Reason Revealed By Netflix Viewer DataThe stats make the debate over Luke Cage's cancellation rather more interesting. There have been strong rumors that Netflix wanted to renew that series, but that there were the dreaded "creative differences" between Marvel and the streaming giant. The original deal was for a 13-episode series, but it's reported that Netflix wanted to cut the series down to 10 episodes – probably due to costs. Production of these Marvel Netflix shows isn't cheap, after all, and as a result Deadline claim that "there has been pressure on [Luke Cage] to overperform in viewership." With Marvel and Netflix unable to reach an agreement, the viewing figures just weren't there to save Luke Cage.Page 3 of 3: Why Marvel Netflix Shows Are Losing ViewersNetflix Has Got Too Big For Marvel To Break ThroughWhat is driving the decline of Marvel Netflix? Part of the problem, strangely enough, is likely the streaming giant's increasing focus on original content. In 2017, Netflix spent $6 billion on original content; for 2018, it planned to spend $8 billion. The streaming service also intended to release 80 original films this year, and a staggering 700 TV shows. No less than 60 different Netflix Originals premiered in October, ranging from Creeped Out to The Haunting of Hill House, from Making A Murderer: Part 2 to The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. When Daredevil season 3 released on October 19, it was competing against 10 other Netflix Original series and three Netflix movies. Netflix is simply getting too big for Marvel to break through.That's especially the case if, as suggested earlier, the Marvel Netflix shows are increasingly being watched only by Marvel fans. The natural consequence of that would be that Netflix's algorithms would prioritize other content, original series and films that appeal to the different taste communities. Netflix don't tend to invest heavily on advertising for their shows, simply trusting to the algorithm to offer viewers something they're interested in. That may be beginning to damage the Marvel Netflix productions.The Marvel Netflix Series Are Hit-And-MissMeanwhile, it's also important to note that the quality of the Marvel Netflix shows has varied wildly. Although Daredevil has retained roughly the same quality level, with each season receiving critical and popular acclaim, the same hasn't been true of the other series. The lowest point was undoubtedly Iron Fist season 1, which was slated by viewers and critics alike. Marvel changed showrunner, and worked hard to redeem the character for a much-improved second season, but it seems it was too late.A related issue, one that perhaps encourages audiences to interact with the Marvel shows as a single brand rather than as individual series, is the fact that they all share the same problems. Even the first season of Daredevil was criticized for its poor pacing, but the same complaints are still being made three years later. Every series needs to find its own balance, shaped by the kind of story it wants to tell, the genre it operates in, and the character dynamics in play. Without exception, the Marvel series have been criticized for failing to get the pacing right. There were finally signs of improvement with Iron Fist season 2 and Daredevil season 3, but again it seems to have been too late. After all, realistically it shouldn't take Marvel between 10 and 12 seasons to adjust their formula in response to common complaints.Related: Daredevil Season 3's Ending ExplainedThere's Too Much Marvel Netflix, So People Give UpThere's one final variable; the fact that Marvel is producing so much content on the streaming service. When the partnership between Marvel and Netflix began in 2015, they released only two shows a year. Last year, there were three; this year, there have been four. There hasn't even been much of a gap, either; Iron Fist season 2 came out on September 7, Daredevil season 3 on October 19.Back in 2015, when a Marvel series dropped on Netflix it was an event. Now, it's par for the course. This immediately means that the problems and issues with the various Marvel shows will become increasingly evident to audiences, and Marvel will be unable to correct. And, as in any medium, you can reach a saturation point when audiences have too much of the same thing. With four Marvel Netflix series releasing in 2018, how do viewers choose which one to prioritize? All four shows felt as though they mattered, as though they were equally important to their characters' worlds.-While the data provided by Jumpshot has its limitations, it's tremendously valuable in letting us get a glimpse of what's going on behind the curtain. Netflix's recent decisions – the cancellation of first Iron Fist, and then Luke Cage – suddenly make a lot more sense.But what will the future hold for the Marvel Netflix world? The Punisher season 2 has already wrapped up production, and Jessica Jones season 2 is still filming, so those will presumably drop in 2019. The first season of The Punisher was an outlier from the trend, performing surprisingly well, and Netflix will be watching the season 2 viewing figures carefully. Meanwhile, the fact that Daredevil season 3 is another outlier indicates the Man Without Fear may well still hold a powerful appeal.More: What To Expect In Daredevil Season 4


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Dried Chilean wild mushrooms, sometimes known as Chilean porcini, are smokier than most other dried mushrooms. If you can't find them, dried Polish or European porcini, which are widely available, are also smoky and flavorful. More Ideas for Mushrooms
How to Make It
In a large skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the chopped mushrooms and garlic and 2 tablespoons of the Marsala and cook, stirring frequently, until the Marsala is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add the bread crumbs and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until completely blended, about 3 minutes.
Scrape the crumb mixture into a large skillet and stir in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of Marsala and the thyme. Season with salt and pepper and toast over moderately high heat, stirring, until the crumbs are lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.


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Extensive databases of petroleum and geothermal information are held by the Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) Energy Resources Division and data are readily available and accessible to the public and private sector in digital format. All basic (non-interpretive) technical data obtained by a licensee in an exploration licence are required to be submitted to DEM as part of licence commitments.
Basic data comprises:
- Well completion reports
- Well logs
- Core and fluid analysis
- Production data
- Seismic acquisition and processing reports
- Processed seismic data
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- Field and processed seismic tapes
Data are held as confidential information for a specified period of time after acquisition, then released to open file for public access. Basic data for onshore licences become open file after two years — this includes petroleum exploration licences and petroleum production licences. Further information on types of petroleum tenement data and when they become available to the public are provided on the Administrative guidelines page.
Energy Resources Division have a wide range of data available, including:
- Relational databases (PEPS - attribute) containing technical information
- Online data sets including tenement data, spatial geotechnical data and ancillary data such as topography
- Seismic data including a comprehensive digital data set of shotpoint locations and associated attribute data, section databases, an uphole database, field seismic data, survey reports and maps
- Seismic mapping products of key horizons in selected provinces
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A digital database is also available (PEPS-SA®) which contains details of a wide variety of petroleum-related information, including all wells drilled, seismic surveys, production statistics etc.
A spatial database, SARIG, is available on the website to search, view and download selected mineral and petroleum spatial, geotechnical and related data sets (including petroleum tenements).


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WALLINGFORD, Conn. (February 2012) — DANVER Stainless Outdoor Kitchens, the nation's premier manufacturer of outdoor cabinetry, will offer Walpole Woodworkers' Pergolas as part of the growing collection of "Life Style Products" for outdoor living and entertainment centers.
"Pergolas are an ideal addition to the overall outdoor living experience available at DANVER," said Mitch Slater, president and founder of DANVER. "In line with our company goals, pergolas add architectural sophistication and a commanding presence to any outdoor living area."
DANVER will offer a variety of attached and freestanding pergolas crafted in low maintenance solid cellular vinyl. Styles include straight and arched tops. Relax or entertain under your pergola in any weather. A retractable canopy provides shelter from rain and hot summer sun. Power driven and manual canopies are available.
A welcoming and dignified extension of the home, a Walpole Woodworker's pergola creates an airy sense of space and provides a distinctive shadow and depth, defining entranceways and outdoor rooms. For maintaining outdoor living elegance, Walpole Woodworkers Pergolas are compatible with DANVER stainless steel cabinetry and kitchen designs.
For more information on Walpole Woodworkers Pergolas, visit www.danver.com or call 203.269.2300. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Headquartered in Wallingford, Conn., DANVER is the leading provider of stainless steel cabinetry and amenities for outdoor living including US made stainless steel gas grills, refrigerators, ice makers, pizza ovens, ceramic smoker/grills, outdoor bartending centers and beer dispensers …all designed to maximize enjoyable outdoor entertainment.
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Sainsburys Car Park, Blackpool – Wideslab
Flood Precast have completed the supply of 15,000 sq m of 75mm wide slab plate for the new Sainsburys Car Park, Blackpool.
Flood Wideslab is a 2.4m wide prestressed composite flooring solution unique to Flood Precast. In conjunction with J&P Pierce Structural Steelwork, the complete erection period of the frame was done in just under 10 weeks and handed over to main contractor, Shepherd Construction, ahead of schedule.
Flood Precast won the project based on a design that made savings on programme (installation of 2.4m wide slab units per crane lift) and eliminated the need for any temporary propping during construction. 75mm deep prestressed plates on 4m spans which provided sufficient cover to meet the durability requirements of an exposed marine environment gave additional savings on the construction budget and programme for the follow on trades. Flood Precast also provide all Precast Concrete Stairs which were delivered to site fully protected for immediate use.
For more information on Flood Precast Flood Wideslab contact our team at email@example.com.
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Product Description
This wine is made from these grapes: 40% Macabeu, 40% Xarel·lo, 20% Parellada.
It enjoys a second fermentation in its bottle and is aged for 20-24 months.
It is greenish in colour with some yellow overtones and has lively effervescence and crown formation. On the nose, there is white and citrus fruit aromas with nuances of sweet buns and fresh yeast. In the mouth, it is fresh and balanced.
This wine is best enjoyed with freshly-shucked shellfish, especially oysters.


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«Getting used to it takes no time at all, and the more repetitive your typing tasks are, the more you will see your productivity increasing thanks to it. Actually, you only need to be a regular clipboard user and to find the blatant lack of functionality of the Windows clipboard as annoying as I do to enjoy ClipClip.» — Read full review at Software Informer
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Art Fair Cologne 2012-Stoupakis collaboratins Berlin
Another year has gone by and it is that time of year again to head off to Germany for a few exhibits. I will be returning to Art Fair in Cologne with Strychnin/Yasha Young Gallery for an installation I am calling "Kingdom Of Spirits". It is an ongoing collection of works I have been working on for the past 2 years. Most of the images are of my niece, Carly, who I have been photographing for several years. The narrative has been about memory for the most part. I have been revisiting places I have grown up around as Carly traversed through forests and paths I would play in as a child. As well as my install in Cologne, I will be traveling to Berlin for an exhibition I am having in collaboration with artist David Stoupakis. Stoupakis and I have become close friends over the past five years and have been waiting to have the chance to create a body of work in which we collaborate on every piece. Well, Strychnin Gallery has offered us the venue and for the past year we have been preparing a body of work which we are titling "Requiem:Caretakers of the garden of the Stars". These paintings are a collections of characters that one may encounter while traveling through the realm of Purgatory. It is an homage to the Requiem by Mozart, Dante's Purgatory and to the loved ones who have passed on. We will both be installing the show in Germany which opens the 9th of November at Strychnin. If you are in the area or know anyone who may be interested in seeing this, please pass on the info. This is a rare opportunity to see this collaboration between the two of us.
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Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a chronic skin condition characterized by itchy, red patches of dry skin. In kids suffering from eczema, the skin barrier is not working normally, causing excessive dryness. The skin's inability to retain moisture due to the defective skin barrier often causes irritation and severe itching.
Eczema affects 10 to 20 percent of all children and can be caused by environmental triggers, genetics, or allergies. Eczema can have a huge effect on the quality of life of the child and the family. Poor sleep due to irritated skin can affect school performance, concentration, and home life. Here are five tips for managing your child's eczema and minimizing flare-ups:
Make an appointment with a Children's National dermatologist if you feel your child may be suffering from eczema. Schedule an appointment by calling the BEAR Line at 888-884-BEAR (2327).
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One cause of car accidents is that of defective car design. While unintended acceleration has perhaps been the most notable alleged example of defective car design, there are many other car engineering defects that have existed over the years. Many lawsuits have stemmed from the injuries suffered in car accidents caused by these defective car parts.
Recently, GM has ordered a recall of 1.6 million cars over an ignition switch defect. This defect has been linked to various car accidents, including those that have resulted in 13 deaths.
Two excerpts regarding this ignition switch recall, from the February 27, 2014 Bloomberg article titled "GM Investigated Over Ignition Recall Linked to 13 Deaths" :
In the GM recall, the company said key rings that are too heavy or jarring can cause ignition switches to slip out of the run position, causing the engines to shut off and a crash-sensing algorithm to misfire in a way that deactivates air bags.
GM first identified a potential safety issue involving a loss of engine power from a key moving out of position in 2004, according to a timeline the company supplied to NHTSA on Feb. 25. The chronology outlines events that happened between receiving the first field reports and issuing a recall.
Among the vehicles included in GM's recall are the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007 Pontiac G5, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR, 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice and 2007 Saturn Sky. Additionally, included are a model sold in Canada – the 2005-06 Pontiac Pursuit – as well as in Europe, involving 2,300 Opel 2007 GTs.
Additional information and possible updates can be seen in a variety of media sources, including the Bloomberg article mentioned above, as well as the February 27, 2014 Wall Street Journal article titled "General Motors Begins Massive Auto Recall."
Should you be involved in a vehicle accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights. Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC has compiled a reference document titled "10 Steps You Should Follow After an Auto Accident."
Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC (ElmanLaw.com) concentrates in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases involving vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, bike, bus, pedestrian, truck, etc.) This intense focus allows us to consistently achieve winning verdicts and settlements for our clients.
Should you be involved in a car accident, there are certain actions you should take in order to protect your rights. You should not assume – especially without proper legal representation – that you will receive appropriate compensation for your injuries, hardships and/or losses. To speak directly with a trial lawyer from Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC immediately, call (773) 392-8182 at any time. There is no fee for this consultation.


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Welcome to St. Luke's Evanston! We are a reverent, yet progressive, faith community located in Evanston, Illinois. We are committed to creating a deeper sense of belonging with God and embracing others in community.
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