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Cover letters are a must-have in the application process. They give you an opportunity to showcase your skills beyond the traditional resume. And each part of your cover letter reveals something important to potential employers.
Unfortunately for some job seekers, not all of the revelations are positive.
Take a look at some examples of real-life cover letter sentences that don't quite make the cut in our competitive hiring landscape:
1. "My skills and experience are an excellent fit for this position."
At the beginning of every cover letter, state the position you're applying to. Then describe exactly how your skills and experience are a good fit.
Employers are not interested in applicants who will jump at just any job. They want applicants who have their eyes on the open position and who have relevant experience. By generically stating you'd be a great fit for the position, you admit to hiring managers that you haven't taken the time to find the specific job title, review the qualifications or think about how your specific skill set meshes with the role.
To avoid this perception, be specific.
Your initial statement should sound something like this: "With ten years of experience in the stock market, I am seeking a position as a day trader with ABC Investments." This shows you actually care about the particular position and took the time to research the job title and customize your cover letter.
2. "I have been looking for an opportunity to work in this industry."
Employers want to hire someone who cares about their company, not someone who finds all companies in a particular industry interchangeable.
Don't wait for the interview to show you've done your homework. For example, when applying for a store manager position at Jamba Juice, a statement like, "I have a dedicated work ethic and years of experience as a chef," doesn't work. Jamba Juice is known for hiring upbeat, energetic employees. The business specializes in smoothies — not French cuisine.
Instead think about how your past experience applies specifically to Jamba Juice.
If you write a cover letter specific to an industry and not a particular company, you're wasting an opportunity to show your passion for this specific company — something hiring managers look for.
3. "Thank you for taking the time to read my resume."
Studies show that people who ask for raises are more likely to get them. The same concept is true in your job application. Ending a cover letter with a request for an interview will lead to more job offers.
Weak closing messages like, "Thank you for your time," or "I hope to talk with you soon," give the hiring manager a choice: To call you back, or not to call you back. Asking for an interview creates the impetus for the hiring manager to at least call back in response to your application.
Address your cover letter to a specific person. Look up the name of the hiring manager or human resource manager before you send it off. If the company website does not list the hiring manager's name, call the business directly. You'll show a heightened level of interest and indicate you're serious about this job.
4. "I am an experienced, goal-oriented team player."
Hiring managers read cover letters all day long. They are used to reading the same words and phrases in each letter. If you write a cover letter with the generic format, you express you're a generic candidate who didn't put much thought into how your experience or goal orientation fits in with the role.
Resumes and cover letters should show personal qualities, not tell about them. (Click here to tweet this thought.)
Instead, think about writing statements like this: "I served as the COO of Plant Pharmaceuticals for ten years. During that time, I managed a team of 50 people and set aggressive revenue goals. Last year, our executive team wanted to increase departmental revenue by three percent, but I was able to bring in an additional six percent by introducing an innovative social media strategy that drove over 100,000 new sales."
The last statement shows all of the same generic qualities, but backs them up with actual facts.
5. "I'm everything that you're looking for… and more!"
Job postings often include keywords that show what the company wants in an employee. These keywords represent skill sets that are important because they can be used in your cover letter.
Incorporated these keywords into your cover letter so that hiring managers — and more importantly, applicant tracking systems — will better understand that you have the necessary talents and pay attention to each detail.
If a job posting requests an employee who is punctual and willing to learn new skills, you should incorporate these two attributes in your cover letter. This instantly shows that you understand the needs of the position.
6. "I look forward to you're response."
In a recent study by Grammarly, we learned there are five errors on a typical cover letter or resume. The top mistakes include verb tense, hyphen use, formatting and careless spelling mistakes (words that are spelled correctly but used in the wrong context).
Before sending your resume or cover letter, always spell check and proofread your document first. Better yet, have a grammar-minded friend do it for you. Misspellings, typos and errors show you lack attention to detail.
A cover letter is one of the first pieces of information a hiring manager receives about you. Many hiring managers use your cover letter to read between the lines and figure out what type of person you are. This piece of paper will determine if you get an interview or not.
Yes, the interview will ultimately determine if you are hired, your cover letter is your secret password to make it to the interview. So what do you want your cover letter to portray? That you're careless, generic and perhaps arrogant? Or that you're meticulous, dedicated and ready to step into the role right now!
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Toge Productions has released My Lovely Daughter for PC through Steam. Is this game developed by GameChanger Studio worth to try? Here's our review.
Another game has been released by Toge Productions, an Indonesian game developer that started its initiative in game publishing since last year. For now, it released a game from GameChanger Studio called My Lovely Daughter. It is a simulation game that tells about a father who tries to revive his late daughter. So, is it worth to try? Here's a review from Gameprime.org team.
My Lovely Daughter has a dark story and theme. In this game, you portray as Faust who is missing his late daughter. He wants to revive her back. So, with his alchemy skill, he tries to live up his daughter's soul by "feeding" her using a creature called homunculi.
Faust should craft and raise the homunculi to get the suitable affinity that he can use to revive his daughter. If the homunculi have a good enough affinity, Faust can kill them and feed their souls to his daughter's soul. The right combination of affinity can bring back his daughter to live normally. If wrong, he still can revive his daughter, but his daughter's affinity will follow the homunculi that you've sacrificed.
Now we move on to the gameplay. As a simulation game, the gameplay is quite simple but you should pay attention to every detail. The gameplay follows this pattern: craft homunculi – raise them – bring them to the town to do some job – sacrifice to get their soul – feed their soul to the Faust daughter's soul.
You will begin as a Faust who lost some of his memories. He can bring his memory back gradually by revealing that book page by page. This book is your important resources because it records all of your progress. And as your game progress, this book can be your secret key to get the "true ending", which brings back your daughter to life as she is.
Although the gameplay pattern is still the same from the beginning to the end, you can expect to face some random event to appear. All of the events will help you to raise your homunculi, and in the end, help you to get the true ending and bring your lovely daughter back. Sometimes you will meet a random person who asks for help with a great item as a reward.
Every homunculus has stats that you should pay attention, ranging from level and the affinity. Your main task is to raise some homunculi with different affinity so you can feed their soul to your daughter's. You should do trial and error to find the correct affinity combination. In the end, when you killed all of your homunculi, their soul can revive your daughter as usual.
What if the combination isn't correct? There are some possibilities if you sacrifice homunculi with the wrong combination. First, Faust can't revive his daughter. Second, his daughter will back to life, but with a strange behavior according to the soul's affinity. As the game progress, you will one step closer to the right affinity combination that can revive your "true" daughter.
Raise in the right way
You can do several tasks to raise your homunculi. You can bring them to town and do some job to increase their affinity (and get some gold also). It's important to give them a job that matches with their affinity to make them grow faster and give you much money.
Aside from doing the job, you can raise them by giving some gift and talk to them. You should be careful when raising them because if you do something wrong, your homunculi will flee!
A solid wood-cut art style
To support its dark theme, we think GameChanger Studio made a great decision to implement a wood-cut art style. This kind of art-style made us experience the game like reading an old journal. Moreover, this is a story-based game, so this art-style makes us enjoy the game more.
On additional notes, this art-style already made My Lovely Daughter get the Best Visual Arts award at SEA Game Awards Level Up KL 2017.
But it's too short & repetitive
One thing that we realize after playing My Lovely Daughter is the playthrough is too short and a lot of repetitive content. This game has a multiple ending, but the only one that can describe as the "true ending". What is that? You should try it yourself!
The interesting is you can get one "ending" after playing approximately 1 hour. Every ending you get can reveal some facts about your "true" daughter. So in the next iteration, you can revive the "true" one and get the true ending.
For every gamer who loves simulation game, this game is worth to try. With its short duration, this is a perfect game for you to play on the sideline of your daily routine.
Legrand Legacy Review: The Best Indonesian Developed Game Yet?
Gameprime.org team finally got a hands-on time with the full game version of Legrand Legacy: Tale of the Fatebounds. Curious to know our thoughts on the game? Gameprime present you the in-depth Legrand Legacy review.
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This article was co-authored by Abayomi Estwick. Abayomi Estwick is a Certified Life Coach in Maryland. She received her Life Coach Certification in 2017.
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It's important to be graceful and courteous when you decline a job offer. You want to keep your options open, avoid burning bridges, and leave a great impression all at the same time. Declining a job offer can be a little uncomfortable, but it's easy if you do it the right way.
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Method 1 of 3:
Declining a Job Offer Over the Phone
1Call promptly. As soon as you know you won't be able to accept the position, make the call. The longer you delay, the longer it will take for your potential employers to hire another candidate. You're already rejecting your potential employers, so the least you can do is be as efficient as possible.
- As soon as you've accepted another position or have realized that the job will be impossible for you to take because of the compensation, responsibilities, commute, work environment, or whatever reason, place the call.[1] X Research source
- You should call the hiring officer or recruiter who made you the offer. If the are unavailable, avoid leaving your declination on their voicemail. Instead, leave a brief, upbeat message letting them know you are calling in regards to the job offer and asking them to return your call at their earliest convenience.
2Be thankful first. Before you reject the job offer, take the time to show the company how much you appreciate the offer and how hard they worked to make you feel comfortable at the company, to show you around and introduce you to people, or whatever else they did. It's important to leave a good impression, as you never know when you'll cross paths with the employer again. You want to avoid ruining any future job opportunities.[2] X Research source
- Thank not only the person you're calling, but try to name a few people in the company who were also helpful to you.
- Use a few nice adjectives to describe the people or person who interviewed you. You can say the person was kind, thoughtful, welcoming, professional, or whatever works best for the situation.
- Don't overdo it. You don't have to spend an hour thanking the person over the phone—2 or 3 sentences will do. Cut to the chase.
- Maintain the right tone. Though you are complimenting the company, it should start to become obvious that you are not calling to deliver good news. Don't sound so enthusiastic that the person will be genuinely shocked to hear you won't be taking the offer.
3Reject the offer. After you've thanked the person, clearly state, in no uncertain terms, that you will not be accepting the offer. You can start off by saying, "Regrettably..." or "Unfortunately..." before you deliver the bad news. Then you can briefly state a reason for why you chose not to accept the offer.
- Be diplomatic. You don't have to be completely honest if you are feeling negative. Treat this person as a future potential employer, and state everything as politely as possible.
- Speak clearly and steadily. Though you may be rushing to get off the phone, you should sound clear and confident when you deliver the message.
- You don't have to go into detail. For example, if you just got a bad vibe when you visited the office, or if you realized the position was completely beneath you, you can just say, "The job did not meet my career objectives." You can also say that the job did not suit your needs.
- If you got another job offer, great. That will make the whole process a little easier. Just say that you found another position that better suits your needs, or which is more aligned with your career objectives.
- Stress that this was a tough decision to make, and that you really wish it could have worked. Don't make it sound like you don't care about the company at all.
- Maintain a sincere and even tone. Show the person that you really do regret the decision.[3] X Research source
4Answer any questions you are asked. It's likely that you're not off the hook yet. After you make it clear that you're rejecting the job, you may be asked some more questions about your decision-making process. The employer may want to know why you're declining their offer so they can remain a competitive employer within their given job market.
- Be polite and professional. Even if you feel like you're getting grilled and are dying to get off the phone, answer the questions with the level of specificity you want to use.
- Give your full attention. Even if you're feeling uncomfortable or calling during a busy time, listen to the person completely to show that you still care and that the company should think of you in the future.
- Be courteous. Maintain a positive and complimentary tone, no matter what you are saying. Be honest without divulging too much information.
- Don't offend the company. If the benefits package was just not enough for you, for example, don't say the company was "cheap."
5Finish with grace. Once you have made your goal and have answered every question you were asked, it's time to get off the phone. After all, the hiring officer on the other end has to go try to find someone else to fill your potential position, so ending the conversation will benefit both of you.
- Again, thank the person for their time and effort.
- End with a small compliment. Remind the person that you were impressed with the company.
- Wish the person and the company luck in all of their future endeavors.
6Follow up in writing. Once you've hung up the phone, the worst is over. But to complete the process, you should still follow up with a letter to the person who tendered the offer.
- This will make you look even more responsible and professional.
Method 2 of 3:
Declining a Job Offer in Writing
1Write promptly. As soon as you know you won't take the offer, you should write your letter or email. Though a phone call may come first, in some more casual environments, starting off with a letter is acceptable as well.[4] X Research source
2Have a concise and polite opening. Simply saying "Dear Mr. Smith" is perfectly acceptable.
3Be thankful. The first sentence or 2 you write should thank the person for offering you the position you were offered, and for being so kind and courteous to you.
- Remember to write in a professional manner. Don't be informal or overly chatty.
4State your reasons for declining the offer. You can just say the position didn't suit your needs, or that you found another position that aligns more with your objectives.
- You don't have to be as thorough in writing as you would over the phone. You can just state your reasons in a sentence. If you're writing an email, you can be even more concise. Your letter should be no longer than 2 short paragraphs.
5Wish the person luck. Wish the person and the company the best of luck. It's important to be polite because you may be looking for work with that company in the future.
6Proofread your work. Take the time to read over what you've written to make sure it clearly communicates your points and is free of errors. Even if you're not taking the job, you should look like a meticulous and thoughtful person.
- If your letter or email is filled with errors, you will look careless.
Method 3 of 3:
Declining a Job Offer in Person
1Be honest. If you are given a job offer on the spot and know that there is no way that you can take it, state that it does not meet your needs or objectives. Though it's more rare for you to be immediately hired, it can happen.[5] X Research source
- Don't lie about why you are not taking the position. You can omit information, but don't offer untruths. You should keep your credibility intact when you explain that you have decided not to take the position.
- If you're pretty sure that you won't take the position but not 100% sure, say that you will be in touch as soon as you make a decision. This is perfectly acceptable.
- If you know you won't be able to take it but feel too much pressure on the spot, ask for more time and follow up over the phone or in writing.
2Maintain appropriate body language. While you're delivering the bad news, maintain eye contact, don't slouch, and don't fold your hands across your chest. Look regretful, but comfortable, not like you're squirming to get out of there.
3Explain why you're rejecting the offer. Tell the potential employer why you won't accept the position in the same way you would do over the phone. Be diplomatic, concise, and courteous.
- Speak slowly and clearly so you don't have to repeat yourself.
4End on a good note. Shake hands with the person who made the offer and wish them and their company the best of luck. Walk out of the office with good posture and take measured steps to show that you're not trying to run out of there.
5Follow up in writing. Writing a quick letter or email restating how thankful you are will make you appear even more courteous.Advertisement
Sample Letter Declining Job Offer
Community Q&A
- If you're rejecting a job offer because of the compensation package, remember that you have the power to negotiate.Thanks!
- If you're rejecting a job offer through email, you don't have to write the employer's address at the top.Thanks!
- Never make a negative remark about a business or employee when declining a job offer.Thanks!
- Don't burn any bridges by neglecting to formally decline a job offer. There is no guarantee that a future job will work out for you or a new employer. If it turns out that it doesn't, then you may have to return to your former option, which means reapplying for that position.Thanks!
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- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-decline-a-job-offer.html
- ↑ https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-gracefully-turn-down-a-job-offer
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-down-a-job-offer-2015-4
- ↑ http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/cover-letter-samples/sample-letter-declining-job-offer/article.aspx
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/08/13/how-to-turn-down-a-job-offer/2/
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If you need to decline a job offer, call or email the employer as soon as you can so they have enough time to hire another candidate. Start by thanking them sincerely for their time, naming specific people who helped you in the application process. Then, clearly say that you won't be accepting the offer, and briefly explain your reason. For example, if you got another job offer, simply say that you found another position that's more aligned with your career objectives. Stress that the decision was a tough one to make, and avoid saying negative things about the employer. Once you've made your decision clear and answered any questions you are asked, finish by thanking the person again for their time and wrap up the conversation. For more tips from our Life Coach co-author, like how to decline a job offer in writing or in person, keep reading!


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Journalists connect to sources of information in just about any way we can, so LinkedIn has quickly become a useful tool for writers looking for sources. One journalistic colleague even uses it to find expert interviewees.
At this point you may feel that you want to log in to LinkedIn and enhance your profile to give yourself a better chance of some publicity.
Before you do so, consider the tail of one of my LinkedIn contacts who just changed job.
This contact worked for a very significant global technology company and was one of their main media spokespeople.
About a month ago, for reasons unknown, he changed jobs. His previous employer made no announcement and the departure went un-noticed.
Until yesterday when LinkedIn's weekly "Network Update" email revealed his new gig. Which is fair enough: he's a private citizen and what he posts to LinkedIn is his business.
But it became an issue for his previous employer because another journalist noticed the change and asked his old employer about the move. I'm not sure the journo who wrote the story got the news from LinkedIn, but I think it's highly likely he did so.
The result is a story that is far from a PR disaster, but also makes his old employer look a little reactive.
I also wonder about the reaction from people in this person's network? What are they thinking about his old employer if they learned about his change from LinkedIn?
The result is by no means a PR disaster, but it does highlight that raucous photos on Facebook and poorly thought-out Tweets aren't the only risks that come with social media.
What can we learn from the incident?
Perhaps a new exit interview tactic to consider could be asking a departing employee to make a timely and formal announcement of their move on LinkedIn? Doing so could be a powerful communications tactic for your business, as well as departing employees.
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The Holder of Famine
In any country, go to the closest rural area. Once you stumble upon a farmer, ask him to lead you to The Holder of Famine. He will get a hungry look in his eye, and will lead you to his home.
Once inside, he will ask you to stay for dinner. You must respond with "No, thank you. I ate before I left." He'll beg and plead for you to stay, but you must stand firm. He will eventually sigh in submission, and lead you to his cornfield.
On your way out through the kitchen, you will notice that the cupboards are bare and the children look emaciated. They will cry, beg, and plead for just a crumb of bread, just a spoonful of soup. Do not look them in the eyes, else they'll have full stomachs later.
When you reach the edge of the cornfield, the farmer will simply walk in. Do not follow him. Wait until you hear a bloodcurdling scream, and then move on. Do not waste the farmer's sacrifice, or your death will be slow and merciless.
You will get lost in the cornfield, as there will be no markers of any sort. If you panic, you won't be found. Stay calm and allow yourself to wander. You will eventually come across a giant circle of dead crops, and it will seem to expand as you stand there. In the center will be a lone Oak tree, you will notice it only after you come into the circle of death, which will be odd. The tree will stand over thirty feet tall, and it's trunk will be the size of a medium-sized car.
There will be roots from The Oak everywhere, but do not touch them. They will drag you into the ground and feed upon you. Only when you are able to touch The Oak's bark with your bare hands may you relax. Upon reaching out and touching The Oak, you will hear a great rustling. It will seem as though the ground is falling apart, the sky falling. Stand as still as physically possible, for you are being tested.
If you pass, a lone branch will bend it's way around The Oak, making designs that seem impossible, yet flawless. Do not ask what happens if you fail. The branch will stop four to five feet in front of you, and you will hear a tiny, yet commanding voice. It will speak to you of gluttony and obesity, of fat and sloth. It will yell in it's paradoxical voice the evils of man, and will fall silent after minutes of disembodied screaming.
Once the voice has stopped ranting, ask "Who will die if they are brought together?" You will hear the voice again, except louder and much less tiny. The voice will boom how millions upon millions will perish, it will tell you exactly how many will die of every cause, from pure stupidity to mass starvation. It will explain in gruesome detail how your body eats itself when you cannot eat, it will describe how painful and slow your death will be. You will notice that The Oak's roots will latch into your skin, slowly seeping out your energy, until you feel as though you are going to die.
Before you scream in joyless agony, the roots will retract. Your death is not meant to be on these grounds. The first voice will return. It will explain to you that The Object it holds has power beyond recognition. It expresses a severe desire for you to use it correctly. You must agree with all it says, else you face the roots again. The Holder of Famine will then reveal itself, and will be but a leaf growing on The Oak. The Holder will brush an acorn adjacent to it, and the nut will detach from the tree with such force and ferocity that it is comparable to a bomb of sorts. The acorn will land on the ground without a sound. Do not let it delve into the ground, however, as your journey will then be in vain. This acorn contains enough power to fuel the world for all eternity.
That acorn is Object 2418 of 2538, and can feed the world over. Leave it growing, however, and it shall feed upon the world.
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The Sorrow of Putting a Good Book Down
No, it's not propping up my dinner plate because it is bad. Quite the opposite. It is being used as a temporary balancer because I'm not yet ready to put it back on the bookshelf to gather dust.
This book was a great read from start to finish. There are two murdered victims preserved in peat- a modern and an ancient one but the wounds appear similar. The suspects and suspicious characters mount to a degree I've never seen before in novels without reaching unrealistic proportions.
There are secrets within secrets, deceptions, mistruths and many examples of people being used for another's gain. That's life. That's a small village/town.
Erin Hart captures the familiarity of the in club in a small town and extorts this atmosphere to create the environment in which there can be a series of murders and a list of suspects so long I did not guess the killer until the clues had mounted to a point of obvious realisation.
Many authors cannot achieve this and the plot is up within a few chapters. Not this one! It keeps the reader interested and reels them along for over 400 pages of fast paced murder mystery and stewing relationship problems and successes.
And, above everything, the environment is what sticks with me most about this book. The swampy peat land with its ancient sacredness and old names and history has seeped into my soul in the reading of this novel. I know a lot more, now, about swamps, the celts, and bee keeping and, somehow, it has made me feel more complete.
Definitely a book to add to your memories and not to leave to dust on the bookshelf.
I give this book a grand 5/5. If I could give it more, I could: not many books cling to the reader like this one.


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Thanks Again! Taking a lot of new information and this years retreat is new and interesting. Many more years to serve us, Congratulations on 50 Years!
Sally's presentation was EXCELLENT. She is an awesome presenter, down to our level, honest, simple to understand and helps us put this all into practice. I learn more every year and I have been coming for 6 years.
(First timer, non-Catholic)The experience was so much more than I expected. I feel so blessed to have shared this time in the company of Christian God Loving women. Thank you so much for all you do. Your faithfulness and love for Christ can be felt everywhere. (CP)
I appreciate the down to earth atmosphere at all of the talks. For years, I avoided attending a retreat because I didn't thuink I was holy enough. Everyone here meets you where you are at.
The meal-time talks were very good. Good choice of music at mealtime.
May God bless you all. Once again I thoroughly enjoyed the time here, particularly the silence.
Bro Joe always gives a sweetness & lifting up to the morning (prayer). I feel at peace as soon as I hit the driveway. I thank everyone who works so hard to make everything so wonderful for us.
I really enjoyed Nancy. she was without a doubt the best lay person I have ever had at a retreat.
This was my first experience and more than met my expectations...the peacefulness was most comforting.
This is my first retreat. I will be back! I loved the staff and the healing service.
I came here mired in grief, my shoulders refused to move. By Saturday night, ...I was healed! No more pain. Thank You!
Thank you for all you do. I wish more people would attend these important retreats. How badly we need silence now more than ever !!
You were able to help me step back into my life with a weight off my shoulders.
I have been coming to this retreat since the late 80's. The silence and the holiness of this retreat center is always a welcoming relief from the business of daily life.
...made me think a lot about my relationship with God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit (who seems to be neglected). I also liked the silence...
It's like coming home...it is so easy to become stagnant; don't always realize the rut you have fallen into - this is a wake up call.
Diane, I personally think, is an angel from God...she has an unending devotion to helping others in need.
Fr Jerry...is the key to my continued support.
I found silence to be very powerful to my surprise. It allows awareness, which can be peaceful & uncomfortable...also...I thank God for puttine (Fr Jerry) there (for me).
Diane was awesome, a true daughter of God! I am already looking forward to next year!
I have struggled hearing God speak to me and when I was invited to the event...I could not have been happier. An now that the even has happened, my life has been transformed in only 1 day. God does work miracles. I feel so free now! And I believe I know what joy & peace & love truly mean! God bless you.
My greatest moment of tranquility was when I became totally absorbed in watching the deer Saturday afternoon! Praise God for His awesome creation!
The walking paths are magnificient! I listened to the birds, viewed squirrels and deer and even saw "a tree fall in the woods"!!
This was the most enlightening retreat I have ever been on! Praise be to Jesus Christ. I don't want to leave. I wish everyone would come on retreat here.
Brother Joe has a humble servant's heart and was very inspiring for me. His actions were a powerful sermon. I will try to be a more humble servant in the future!
I love Bro Joe and his prayer ministry at the retreat house.
I enjoyed your gift store and appreciated the book suggestion in our rooms.
I loved the silence!
Healing Service - Always a blessing: I believe many people see Saturday night as the high point of the weekend.
The Healing Service was awesome! Thank you for all your hard work in bringing the light of Christ into people's broken lives.
Healing Service - so powerful and beautiful...I came here for emotional healing and am certain I will get it
Healing Service - Special thanks to Fr Tom for his kind, thoughtful, holy prayer for us...
I look forward to the healing service. It always leaves me feeling paceful and loved as all stand with me to pray.
Friday evening Orientation - Excellent. Set the mood for the weekend. God was talking to me; brought tears to my eyes.
Healing Service - The highlight of the Conference every year.
Food & Dining -The salad bar was awesome with the rariety. I enjoyed my salad it was delicious.
Massage Therapy - The massage therapists are wonderful. It is a specialservice I really appreciate.
Food & Dining - As always, the food is plentiful and very tasty. The staff is always so friendly and helpful.
Food & Dining - The chef is wonderful and the food delicious. He puts his heart into it.
It is always good to spend time on retreat here with the Capuchins! Quiet, relaxing chapel and lounge are wonderfullly available. Staff is excellent! Prayerful atmosphere! God is Good! Fr. Tom at the last conference was Spot on!.
The presenters are wonderful. All the presentations have a good balance of humor and seriousness, opinion and fact, and are delivered at the pace that allows you to absorb the information or makes you ponder.
I really appreciated the questions for reflection (printed in the retreat booklet) and the concrete/specific suggestions for meditation following the presentations.
Nancy was great - a joy, Hope we get her again.All talks excellent
I like that each year a book is placed in our rooms. This year's book is excellent and I purchased a copy.
Thank you for lifting up my spirit! An awesome weekend that I always look forward to, and sad when Sumday comes, not always ready to return to the materialistic world. I am always looking forward to the next retreat.
This was my first couples retreat and we thoroughly enjoyed everything! We are ready to take on the world!
Everyone is so hospitable. I love this Godly Place! Its so inspiring!
2019 Meditation & Contemplation
Wow! What a meaningful experience!
Come and enjoy. Learn and listen and receive God's grace. Be blessed and be a blessing to others. Be willing to open to sharing with others whatever God puts on your heart. This is a fantastic place to experience God' love.
The quiet time spent with God and this group gives us the strength to continue to trust.
I liked learning about living in the present and about contemplation.
This program brought things into perspective how Spirit is connected to our feelings.
2019 Dinner Date Nights
I loved the intimate time with my spouse in a comfortable environment, it was peaceful.
This was so beneficial, I would recommend that all couples do this!
This was the perfect way to reconnect with each other and get ideas for growing closer to one another and God.
What an awesome gift this evening was for each of us and for us as a couple! Thank you!
I am telling my friends to take time for this. Treat yourself so you can serve others better.
I appreciated the fact that the retreat was specific to widows. I have a more positive look going forward.
Very peaceful; loved the walks outside
This place is in great physical condition and reall well taken care of.
I thought everything was wonderful. I will come again.
Church Staff meeting - Such a peaceful place, you know you are on holy ground from the moment yuo arrive (TB)
AGAPE - This is my first experience with Agape, and it is my first retreat since high school. From the beginning of this retreat to the last 10 minutes you could feel the Holy Spirit working. I feel recharged in my faith with a new faith in humanitt...I will definitely continue comint to these retreats. they are a blessing from God (AS)
These retreats are life changing. My faith has grown immensely through spiritual direction, peer faith sharing and the community of support that this group has provided for me in the last four years (CM)
Agape retreats provide genuine Catholic Fellowship, a pillar of your faith as a yuong adult. Without Agape, I specifically have a spiritual need that's not being met. (AD)
WONDERFUL!! This retreat has meant so much: friendship, compassion, understanding, and coming closer to God. these retreats are so relatable and so easy to connect with a young adult. When it's easy to connect yuo grow in your faith! (NA)
These retreats help me get through my hardest days, and they give me something to look forward to. (MF)
11 Step Spirituality - Anyone who is struggling with connecting to God should attend this (SV)


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News for March 2014
[3rd year] Message for all History of Psychology Students
Dear Students of History of Psychology,
Please read a very important [MESSAGE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR]!
[2nd year] Developmental Psychology make-up test UPDATE
Dear Students of Developmental Psychology,
Following your request, the make-up test for those who failed or were absent will take place not on 07 Apr, but a week later, on 14 Apr, at 16:00, room 405. Please update your schedules!
Office on Fri, 28 Mar, open for student ID prolongation
Dear Students,
The Office will be open exceptionally on Fri, 28 Mar, from 10:00 till 14:00, but only for prolonging your student ID cards. With other issues please come on other days during office hours. More info on the prolongation is in [one of the previous announcements about student ID cards].
[1st year] Psychology of Learnign and Memory midterm exam
Dear Students of Psychology of Learning and Memory,
A mid-term exam is going to take place on Tue, 08 Apr at 09:00 in room 404. Please update your schedules!
[2nd year] Developmental Psychology make-up test
Dear Students of Developmental Psychology,
Those of you who failed or were absent during the Developmental Psychology test, may come to make it up on Mon, 07 Apr at 16:00, room 405.


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Ode to the Wonder Twins
They're big and round and all around
Universally beloved, they're the toast of the town
And when she puts them on display
No mortal man can look away
They all would like a peek inside
The depths of Robin's Great Divide
Her wondrous cleavage you'll agree
Is worthy of a jubilee
One cannot blame her if she brags
About those two splendid fun bags
Who wouldn't want to scale those mountains?
And suckle at those twin milk fountains?
And her nipplage is the stuff of dreams
Especially when flashing twin high beams
Her melons play to rave reviews
They really love her honeydews
A man can't call his life complete
Until he's seen her sweater meat
And here's the juiciest of factoids:
Hungry babies crave her lactoids
But those infants will soon be bumming
As there will be no milk forthcoming
They'll be no pumping forth of moo juice
They're meant only to entice, seduce
Of course now, that is not to say
That some might freely suck away
I think that many men would pray
To switch with Erik for a day
I think we're in unanimity
To be in close proximity
I hope that you've enjoyed my story
Of my friend Robin's Breasts of Glory
Mr. Fabulous
Pointless Drivel » Blog Archive » Because you need to know what to expect…February 11, 2008 at 5:47 am
[…] do you like poetry? Do you like boobies? If you like both, you will love my guest post over at Robin's […]
The AbsurdistFebruary 11, 2008 at 8:24 am
Shit, you never write poems about MY boobs. Bastard.
But she does have nice boobs. Again, like I said elsewhere, mine hang down to my knees. DDD is not always better….
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geminiFebruary 11, 2008 at 8:45 am
LOL great post Fab!
gemini's last blog post..Volume 3 of 100 things that you wanted to know about Gemini!
RobinFebruary 11, 2008 at 8:55 am
You know how I love how much you love The Wonder Twins…they love you too. Oh and I nearly have DDD again :rolleyes:
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themuttprincessFebruary 11, 2008 at 9:31 am
That is just plain Fabulous!
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TurnbabyFebruary 11, 2008 at 12:50 pm
"Breasts of Glory" –that sounds like a movie title 😉
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AngelFebruary 11, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I like that- "Breasts of Glory". I think that should be Robin's Uberbnym on someone's blog!!
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Heather BFebruary 11, 2008 at 4:32 pm
ohh that was just too great 🙂 luved it
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AvitableFebruary 11, 2008 at 4:47 pm
I expected iambic pentameter.
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CarynFebruary 11, 2008 at 8:25 pm
That was absolutely hilarious! I love all those ways of saying, well, 'boobs', except without saying that word at all.
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"Aussie club to race hotties like horses" *September 29th, 2010 12:14 pm by mad mags
In this completely unrelated advertisement for Bayer Rintal, a stereotypically "slutty" looking woman – a sex worker, perhaps auto simulator games for free full version? – clings to a horse's back. Though she seems to be nibbling on his (her?) neck, the horse remains unperturbed; calmly, he continues to nom on a field of green grass word as a student. A logo for Bayer Rintal sits in the lower left-hand corner of the image; to the far right, a green star burst on which is superimposed the ad's copy: "Eliminates all kind of Parasites."
Hmmm ds spiele für r4 karte kostenlos downloaden. Not-so-curiously, I find myself wishing that I'd followed my initial impulse to decorate this post with a fuzzy cute goat photo instead…
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Aussie horse club to race women in bikinis
An Australian horse racing club will lock bikini-clad women in barrier stalls and run them down the racecourse as part of a controversial new novelty event, the Gold Coast Bulletin reported Tuesday youtube videos downloaden vlc.
The Gold Coast Turf Club in the state of Queensland launched the event, which is planned to become an annual fixture at the club's first race meeting of the summer season stemmen voor tomtom gratis downloaden.
Some believe this will take the popular tourist destination to a new tacky low. In a Gold Coast Bulletin poll, 39 percent of respondents said the gimmick was degrading — while 61 percent disagreed wie kann ich bilder für whatsapp herunterladen.
Up to 150 women, who must wear bikinis and running shoes, will compete through a knockout system for a first prize of AU$5,000 (US$4,800).
The event was copied from America's famed Hollywood Park racecourse, which holds a similar event annually download files from homepage.
Turf Club chief executive Grant Sheather acknowledged some may see the event as degrading, but said it would be done in "good taste."
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I wonder: if a participant trips and breaks a leg, will she be put down planet downloaden?
* A notice under the byline states that the article was updated on September 28, but no update is noted in the actual body of the article. Methinks it was the title of the article that was "updated" – changed, that is, from "Aussie club to race hotties like horses" (which is what appeared on FB when I shared the link) to the tamer (and arguably less accurate à la its misogyny) "Aussie horse club to race women in bikinis." In either case, IBTK herunterladen.
h/t, Katrina Fox
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Even as a child, Christian Lacroix had firm ideas about what was beautiful. Growing up in Arles in the south of France, he remembers sketching the landscape obsessively, not because he was trying to capture its qualities but rather because he thought it could be improved.
"I was bored," he says now, 50 years on. "I never loved the world around me as it was. It seemed dirty and dull, so I sketched all day long: this rock, this flower, this field, anything I saw. I re-designed it all in my own style." He gives a small smile. "Now that is my job every day."
Lacroix, 59, is sitting in a side-room in the Musée du quai Branly in Paris, where he is currently enjoying a stint as artistic director for an exhibition tracing the evolution of female traditional dress in the Middle East. "L'Orient des Femmes" is Lacroix's first foray into the Paris fashion scene since the house that bore his name went into voluntary receivership in 2009, having racked up almost €10m in losses, with further debts of €44m.
After six months in administration, the designer was forced to abandon his clothing lines as part of a restructuring plan that saw the licensing out of the Lacroix name for the sale of perfume and accessories. The 124-strong workforce was slashed to 12. Lacroix, too, was out of a job.
"I think it's always difficult to reconcile the needs of art and business," he admits, speaking in rapid, accented English. "I think this was part of the trauma for Alexander McQueen [who killed himself last year]. I tried to do both: to provide not only money for my workers but also something else, something that was beautiful, which brings out pleasure or emotion."
Ultimately, however, Lacroix failed to find the necessary equilibrium between brilliance and the balance sheet. The collapse of his empire was a humiliating fall from grace for a designer regarded by many in the fashion world as an artistic genius. In his heyday, Lacroix's flamboyant creations – such as the short puffball skirt – became embedded in popular culture, partly thanks to Jennifer Saunders's character Edina in the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.
Still, Lacroix bats away any suggestion of lingering bitterness. "I am not nostalgic for the past," he insists. "And for me, being a museum curator was a childhood dream." In fact, many of his catwalk shows were directly inspired by historical costume and while Lacroix was a student at the Sorbonne in Paris, he gained a qualification in museum studies.
The exhibition at the Musée du quai Branly consists of a striking ensemble of 150 gowns and accessories dating from the 13th century, each painstakingly embroidered in vibrant colours by women in Syria, Palestine and Jordan. The garments, some from the museum's own archive and some on loan from a private collection, have never been seen in public before.
"There is an opulence to this work," says Lacroix. "It's the idea of these anonymous women making their dresses, very simple, very rustic, and yet you see all the richness in the detail, all the colours like a beautiful flower.
"It's about the self-expression of individuality and I think that is so different from what we are seeing in fashion nowadays, which seems to be connected more and more with status symbols and logos."
Does he believe that the fashion industry has become less interesting, less creative in recent years? "I think fashion is a little bit mixed-up. People want to be in their own fashion tribes, so they want to wear the same clothes to be connected to everyone else in that tribe. But they want to be different from other tribes.
"These clothes [in the exhibition]... are much more alive than the clones who people our streets, more inspired and inspirational than any fashion catwalk."
Lacroix was involved in each stage of putting together the exhibition – from the choice of gowns to how they are displayed and even to the design of the publicity poster. He was also able to pull in some fashion world favours: the exhibition's patron is France's first lady, former supermodel Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.
For Lacroix, who made his name as a designer during the financial boom of the 1980s when his lavishly artistic and astronomically expensive haute-couture creations seemed to embody the spirit of the times, the most striking thing about the garments on show is their unalloyed vibrancy.
"We wanted to get away from the idea that the women in this part of the world only wear black, to make themselves disappear," he explains. "For me, these gowns are about liberation. They have been the same shape for millennia but each one is also unique. That's exactly what I consider couture to be: it's a one-of-a-kind garment for one woman, for one event, for her whole life."
But, as the exhibition notes point out, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in this part of the world has meant that these traditional, colourful robes are in danger of being superseded by the cultural dominance of the burqa.
"I can't stand it when women are forced to wear the burqa," says Lacroix. "It's something that is a negation of their own character and personality... I'm against anything that is dictated by religion, even Christianity. But that is a long story."
And in spite of his reputation for grandiosity, it is true that Lacroix has always prided himself on his capacity for appreciating the understated and the everyday. He seems remarkably stable for a fashion designer and has been with his wife, Françoise, for almost 40 years. When we meet, he is dressed for practicality rather than for show in a black overcoat, a black-and-grey striped scarf and flat, sturdy boots.
"I have always loved raw and popular art, respected anonymous pieces much more than pompous trademarks, signatures, arrogant labels and logos," he writes in the exhibition catalogue. Today, the man who once designed Christina Aguilera's wedding dress bemoans the fact there are no longer "people with money who also have culture" and insists that designers must "connect with the everyday, with real life" to stand a chance of surviving in the challenging economic climate.
"In my day, everything was possible [in fashion]," he says. By contrast, Lacroix believes that designers now have to choose between selling affordable clothes with mass appeal to ensure a profitable business model or instead focusing all their efforts on producing one-off garments for a tiny coterie of rich clients. "I think it will be interesting," he says. "The next generation will either have to appeal to a wide market, to make everything affordable with the latest technologies. On the other hand, they will choose to do haute couture but they will have fewer and fewer customers.
"It's difficult to find the balance between 'arty' clothes for a few women and something that is supposed to provide money for your workers. I know some designers who have become just a label, a name, and I know they are a bit embarrassed by that. They feel their creativity is constricted."
Lacroix's creativity, however, seems to have flourished since the demise of his fashion empire. Last February, he produced a series of costumes for the Berlin State Opera's production of Handel's Agrippina and he has worked with the New York Met, designing clothes for the soprano Renée Fleming. Lacroix has also started a collaboration with Spanish high-street clothing chain Desigual, and is launching his own furniture collection in April.
"Nowadays, my couture side is expressed on stage," he says, taking a final sip from a large bottle of Evian. He appears content with his new life but also a touch resigned to the fact that his artistry now finds its outlet in museum archives and opera productions rather than on the catwalk, in the full glare of the world's media. Although no longer affiliated with the fashion house that bears his name, it seems there is a part of Christian Lacroix that will always remain a sketching child; that will always seek to make the world around him a touch more beautiful than it already is.


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Collaborative Commissioning (England)
Fertility Fairness is keen to assist commissioners wherever possible, in order to help them commission fertility services effectively and efficiently. Our 2011 patient survey found that whilst more than half of GPs were perceived to hold the necessary information of infertility and the treatment options available to provide an effective service, a significant number still lacked this vital knowledge.
As the 'gatekeepers' of NHS services, it is essential that GPs are well informed when it comes to the causes of, and treatments available for, infertility. Lack of information in this area of medicine has, at times, contributed towards to a lack of interest at commissioner level. If commissioners do not address this knowledge gap, there is a danger that fertility services could become marginalised.
GPs play a leading role on CCG governing boards and they are expected to commission a number of services of which fertility is just one. They are directly responsible for managing around 60% of the total NHS budget, which they must ensure covers the health needs of their entire local population. Consequently, commissioners are placed under enormous pressure to allocate funding appropriately.
Recognising this challenge we recommend the following – that commissioners:
- Always seek to collaborate with neighboring CCGs in order to save on procurement costs and minimise variations in access
- Always consult service users in the run up to any change in policy
- Always consult with medical staff in the primary, secondary and tertiary care setting before making a change to a policy
- Always use the 2013 NICE guideline as the basis for local policies
- Challenge the cost per cycle quoted by providers and compare to other regions when procuring tertiary fertility services
- Publish all details regarding their assisted conception policy on their CCG website (even if the policy is in the process of being updated)
- Communicate proposed changes to GPs working in the community well in advance of the change taking place
And in so far as is possible:
- Notify Fertility Fairness and Fertility Network UK of a change in policy or an upcoming consultation via our contact page.
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|NHS England Commissioning Factsheet
|Infertility Network UK
|Collaborative 3 Cycle Policy Example
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Measuring provision and increasing transparency (England)
Fertility Fairness will be issuing Freedom of Information requests to your CCG on an annual basis. We do this to compare provision across the country.
The reason we have to do this is that many CCGs do not publish their assisted conception policies on their website. Sometimes a policy is published online, but it can be 'lost' amongst a variety of other policies and this is often very confusing for patients who deserve to know what their local level of provision is. Fertility Fairness therefore urges commissioners to publish all information relating to their assisted conception policy even if it is in the process of being updated.


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Right from the get-go with the cover photo, Blue Ridge lets you know this is gospel bluegrass that respects the traditions of the genre. The ambiance immediately created is one of simplicity and preservation of the fundamentals. Do not confuse simplicity with lack of professionalism though. This is simplicity of genuineness, authentically delivered, but recorded with the advantage of modern technique.
Junior Sisk is a real deal bluegrass singer and with just the right touch of country. The instrumentation is excellent, as are the harmonies. Eddie Biggerstaff's tenor is old time perfect, and Alan Johnson not only plays a grassy fiddle, but sings bass, including perhaps the lowest note sung by a fiddle man in the history of bluegrass music on "He Will Set Your Fields On Fire." Alan Bibey's mandolin skills are simply among the best in the world; definitely Monroe influenced, but with the unexpected twists and turns that have earned him a spot among the young "mando monsters." Bluegrass always is a little better with some female influence, and fiddler Sonya Isaacs added her special touch on "Won't They Be Surprised."
To get you the flavor of this CD, think Flatt and Scruggs at a schoolhouse in the '50s, all gathered around a mic and singing their hearts out. That's what these boys cut their teeth on, and the influence clearly comes through.


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(TIML NEWS) Police in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have found a girl being brought up by monkeys.
The 8-year-old was spotted by a police officer who was on a routine patrol of the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary.
She was rescued by police officers in the region who said that she had been living with a group of monkeys in the forest.
When officer Suresh Yadav spotted her, he tried to get to her but both the girl and the monkeys screeched at the policeman
It wasn't until backup had come that they were able to coax the girl towards the authorities and to a nearby hospital.
According to the police, the girl cannot speak or understand any language and gets scared when approached by humans. Because of this and her time with the monkeys, she can get violent when people try to approach and help her. She also eats like a monkey, using her hands to collect and eat the food.
Medical reports have shown signs of markings along the girl's arms suggesting she may have been living in the forest for a long time.
Since being rescued, the girl has made slow improvements in her overall demeanour and ability to interact with other humans. While she can walk on two legs, she spends much of her time on all fours instead, like a monkey. Check out the video below.. truly amazing


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Note Taking
Note taking as an accommodation is available ONLY to students who have documented disabilities and are registered with QSAS. Note taking is approved for students with disability-related functional limitations that makes it difficult for them to access academic information presented in class.
There is a wide range of reasons why students may require note taking as an accommodation, including students with:
- hearing loss, who may have difficulties hearing the instructor while writing notes at the same time
- vision loss, who may have difficulties seeing information presented on overhead screens
- mental health conditions or attention-related disabilities, who may have difficulties sustaining attention or attending to orally-presented information while taking notes
- learning disabilities, who may have difficulties recording notes when information is presented orally
- physical disabilities, who may have motor or pain related difficulties
Accessibility advisors consider a student's description of their need for note taking along with information contained in their disability documentation and the type of course in approving note taking as a formal accommodation.
Online Note Taking Portal
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SDFCH / SDICH / SDACH High Capacity Swirl Diffusers
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The Waterloo SDFCH is a high capacity fixed blade swirl diffuser designed to produce a horizontal, radial air pattern with a turbulent, high entrainment jet characteristic and is ideally suited for applications with high heating or cooling differentials.
The Waterloo SDICH is based on the SDFCH but allows the individual adjustment of blades to create a specifically required air pattern.
The Waterloo SDACH is also based on the SDFCH but provides adjustment to the angle of all of the blades in unison in order to create the required air pattern. This can also be controlled remotely with an optional motor.
Both the SDICH and the SDACH allow a continual adjustment from providing coanda effect to vertical dumping. They are particularly useful in areas that experience a varied thermal load, for example areas that are effected heavily by the changes in season.
All products in the high capacity swirl diffuser range are suitable for ceilings up to 15m.
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- SDFCHLarge format, high capacity fixed swirl diffuser
- SDICH Large format, high capacity swirl diffuser with individually adjustable blades
- SDACH Large format, high capacity swirl diffuser with connected adjustable blades
- SDACH-TDiffuser with thermostatic actuator controlled connected blades
- SDACH-TEDiffuser with thermostatic actuator controlled connected blades, with equaliser
- SDACH-TPDiffuser with thermostatic actuator controlled connected blades, 595 x 595 tile
- SDP Side entry plenum box
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- LINED 6mm acoustic lining (optional) reaction to fire class C-s3-d0 to EN 13501-1: 2007
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Baking, chocolate, cupcakes, food, gluten-free, parks and recreation, The Great British Baking Show, vegan
Inspired both by Galentine's Day from Parks and Rec and The Great British Baking Show (PBS in the U.S., BBC in U.K.) my roommate and I decided to invite our friends over for a whole day of baking cupcakes from scratch. Ahem, excuse me. Gluten-free, vegan cupcakes from scratch. Neither of us had experience with GF, V cupcake baking, so I spent the previous day looking up various recipes from which to glean. We then tweaked them with our own fillings and toppings, etc. and ended up making 36 delicious cupcakes! The first batch was delicious in flavor, but texturally failed (they sank. I'll explain why below). With Pictures! :)
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Smile Sessions – A Considered Review
I *will*, as promised, have some non-Smile material up here later today, but I realised I'd never posted a considered view of The Smile Sessions, just my linkblog. For disc one, which is what most casual listeners will care about, … Continue reading
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I've found that many of my clients with services that rely on Microsoft Certificate Authorities deployed within the internal network have frequently asked me whether there was a way to monitor the expiry of these issued certificates and the answer to that is yes, with the Certificate Expiration Alerting tool found here:
Certificate Expiration Alerting
The next common question that usually pops up shortly after testing the tool is whether there was a way to filter out issued certificates that have blank common names as shown in the following screenshot:
CertExpAlerter.exe -c "cert01\Company-CA" -d 312
Note that the command above queried for certificates that expire in 312 days and 3 certificates were returned where 2 had blank common names. The way to filter the common name as described in the TechNet article is with the use of RegEx and the only reason why I am familiar to it is because I used to work with Lync Enterprise voice quite a bit which forced me to learn it for creating translation rules. The RegEx expression we're interested in is the following:
What the above RegEx command matches is any string that contains at least one non-space character which results with the exclusion of blank common names:
Hope this helps anyone who is unfamiliar with RegEx and is looking for the expression to filter out blank common names.


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by Paullette Gaudet
Pinot Noir is a delight every day of the year, but August 18th has officially been designated National Pinot Noir Day here in the United States. Presumably meant to be a day of reflection on how this great grape and wine has enriched our lives, we also assume it is meant to include the imbibing of a glass or two of its inky gloriousness, perhaps in a rousing game of Pinot Noir Or Dare (which is really just drinking wine while committing minor larceny). But…what if you're not the biggest fan of red??
Well, you are in luck because Chardonnay is actually related to Pinot Noir, the result of a natural crossing of the humble medieval grape Gouais Blanc (near extinct, now) and Pinot Noir. This explains their frequent proximity in the vineyard, so if anyone at the Pinot Party throws shade on your Chard, raise a glass and give 'em a history lesson. More good news is that there is indeed a White Pinot Noir. A touch obscure, this wine is made like a white (i.e. in the absence of skins), but with red wine grapes. The color ranges from almost-clear to a deep, bright yellow; the taste presents with strong baked apple and pear, touched with hints of honey and ginger. Paired best with cream-based soups and sauces (and especially with mushrooms!), White Pinot Noir can be appreciated on its own for its zest and complexity. Celebrate all the Pinots with a glass of your choice: Traditional, White, or Chardonnay!


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Professional Profile
- Associate Professor, Department of Economics - University of Denver.
- Consultant, United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - Division on International Trade in Goods and Services, and Commodities - Gender and Development Programme (July 2017 - present).
My research is centered around two themes, which are based on an analysis of the imbalances of global capitalism and their implications for the future prospects of the world economy. The first theme focuses on the social, economic and environmental challenges associated with China's rise in the global economy. My recent research has focused on the implications of the world's and China's ecological crisis on the prospects of development for China and other developing countries.
The second theme is centered around the social consequences of neoliberalism, analyzed from a feminist perspective. My recent work has focused on the implications of labor markets under neoliberalism on mental health.
In the DU News:
"Putting a Spotlight on Environmental and Feminist Economics" https://www.du.edu/ahss/news/story/research_piovani (Jan 29, 2018)
• PhD Economics, University of Utah, (Salt Lake City, UT) (2011)
• MSc Economics with reference to the Asia Pacific Region, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London (UK) (2005)
• Laurea in Economic and Social Sciences [Summa cum laude], Luigi Bocconi University, Milan (Italy) (2003)
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching - Graduate Courses
This course is designed to study the interplay between capitalism and the environment by discussing alternative economic approaches on environmental issues. The course presents the theoretical framework proposed by mainstream economics, and it outlines both its strengths and weaknesses. The course covers the multiple dimensions of the current global environmental crisis, discussing in particular peak oil and climate change. The course concludes with an exploration of alternative visions of how to achieve sustainability.
Teaching - Undergraduate Courses
This course is designed to provide an overview of the development of economic institutions from pre-capitalism to capitalism, an understanding of the evolution of economic ideas from a history of economic thought perspective, and an introduction to the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. In particular, the course will introduce basic economic concepts, tools and models, with an emphasis on policy discussions.
The rise of China in the global economy is one of the most significant developments of the last four decades. This course will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Chinese economy and China's role in the global economy. The course will start with an overview of the historical development of the Chinese economy before and during the socialist era. The core of the course will focus on the nature and the impact of China's economic reforms since 1978. Particular attention will be devoted to the analysis of the social, economic and ecological challenges that the Chinese economy and world capitalism are currently facing.
This course is designed to provide students with an analytical framework necessary to understand the development and the functioning of the global economy, as well as an overview of the challenges that world capitalism is currently facing. The analysis focuses on the textbook presentation of theory and policy in open economies, and is integrated with critical readings to achieve a broader understanding of the current debates on trade and financial issues in the context of globalization and internationalization of markets. The first part of the course is centered on international trade. The discussion presents the dominant models used to show how countries may gain from opening up their borders to trade in goods and services. The limitations of these models is also examined by looking at alternative perspectives and critical arguments. Policy implications are explored as well. The second part of the course is devoted to balance of payments accounts, exchange rates, and international monetary arrangements.
• Nursel Aydiner-Avsar and Chiara Piovani. 2019. "The Gender Impact of Unemployment on Mental Health: A Micro Analysis for the United States." Forum for Social Economics. Forthcoming. Published online: 22 Jan 2019. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07360932.2018.1535991
• Chiara Piovani. 2017. 'The Greening of China: Progress, Limitations, and Contradictions.' Journal of Contemporary Asia. 47(1): 93-115.
• Chiara Piovani and Nursel Aydiner-Avsar. 'The Gender Impact of Social Protection Policies: A Critical Review of the Evidence.' 2015. The Review of Political Economy. 27(3): 410-441.
• Chiara Piovani and Nursel Aydiner-Avsar. 2014. 'The 2008/2009 Economic Crisis: The Impact on Psychological Well-Being in the United States.' Forum for Social Economics, Vol. 44, No.1, pp.18-45.
• Chiara Piovani. 2014. 'Class Power and China's Productivity Miracle: Applying the Labor Extraction Model to China's Industrial Sector, 1980-2007.' Review of Radical Political Economics, Vol. 46(3), 331-354.
• Chiara Piovani and Hande Togrul. 2012. 'Heterodox Economics and the Crises of Capitalism: Rethinking Pedagogy in Higher Education.' International Critical Thought, Vol. 2(3), 375-386.
• Chiara Piovani and Minqi Li. 2011a. 'Is Climate Stabilization Compatible with Economic Growth? The Cases of China and India.' World Review of Political Economy, Vol. 3(4) (Fall 2011), pp. 477-494.
• Chiara Piovani and Minqi Li. 2011b. 'One Hundred Million Jobs for the Chinese Workers: Why China's Current Model of Development Is Unsustainable and How A Progressive Economic Program Can Help the Chinese Workers, the Chinese Economy, and China's Environment.' Review of Radical Political Economics, Vol. 43(3), (March 2011), pp. 77-94.
- Elizabeth Ramey and Chiara Piovani. 2020. "Trade and Gender Linkages: The Gender Impact of Technological Upgrading in Agriculture." UNCTAD/DITC. Forthcoming.
- Nursel Aydiner-Avsar and Chiara Piovani. 2019. "Trade and Gender Nexus in the Context of Regional Integration: A Comparative Assessment of EAC and Mercosur." DITC/UNCTAD/2019/2. Available at https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ditc2019d2_en.pdf
- Nursel Aydiner-Avsar and Chiara Piovani. 2019. "Making Trade Policies Gender-responsive: Data Requirements, Methodological Developments and Challenges." DITC/UNCTAD/2019/1. Available at https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ditc2019d1_en.pdf
- Nursel Aydiner-Avsar and Chiara Piovani. 2019. "Trade and Gender Nexus in the Context of Regional Integration: A Comparative Assessment of EAC and Mercosur." DITC/UNCTAD/2019/2. Available at https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ditc2019d2_en.pdf
- Mariangela Linoci (lead author) Nursel Aydiner-Avsar, Judit Kozenkow, Chiara Piovani, Carmine Soprano and Simonetta Zarrilli. 2019. BORDERLINE: Women in Informal Cross-border Trade in Malawi, the United Republic of Tanzania and Zambia. UNCTAD/DITC/2018/3. Available at https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ditc2018d3_en.pdf
- Chiara Piovani, Burak Onemli, and Maria Masood. 2018. "Trade and Gender Linkages: An Analysis of MERCOSUR" (Teaching Material on Trade and Gender). UNCTAD/DITC/2018/2. Available at https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ditc2018d2_en.pdf
- Chiara Piovani and Burak Onemli. 2018. "Trade and Gender Linkages: An Analysis of the Southern African Development Community" (Teaching Material on Trade and Gender). DITC/UNCTAD/2018/1. Available at https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ditc2018d1_en.pdf
- Chiara Piovani and Nursel-Aydiner Avsar. 2012. 'Gender and Social Policy: A Literature Review,' background paper for UN Women (with Dr. Nursel Aydiner-Avsar). Reviewed and approved by UN staff. Paper revised after its content was reviewed by UN staff, and approved by UN staff in May 2012).
• Chiara Piovani and Minqi Li. 2013. 'Climate Change and the Limits to Growth-oriented Model of Development: The Case of China and India.' Review of Radical Political Economics (Special Issue of the RRPE of Papers from the WAPE Forum of May, 2011), Vol. 45 No. 4, 449 - 455.
• Nursel Aydiner-Avsar and Chiara Piovani. 2012. 'The Gender Impact of Social Protection Policies in The United States: Trends, Debates and Policy Recommendations,' Proceedings – Selected Papers. Annual Conference on International Political Economy: Challenges to the Welfare State (Izmir, Turkey), 23-25 May 2012.
Chiara Piovani. 2017. China's Ecological Crisis and Global Capitalism Under Neoliberalism: The Other Face of China's 'Economic Miracle,' in Imperiled Economies 2018 - An URPE Reader (Edited by Paul Cooney, Ann Davis, Julio Huato, Paddy Quick, Geoffrey Schneider, Ramaa Vasudevan, and Matias Vernengo). Dollars & Sense.
Chiara Piovani. 2018. "Mainstreaming Gender in the Face of Pervasive Inequality." Commentary. Center for International Governance Innovation. Available at https://www.cigionline.org/articles/mainstreaming-gender-face-pervasive-inequality


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Surely you've heard the news: Charlotte is having it's first Yard Art Day on Labor Day, September 3rd. Or maybe you've already signed on to participate in this daylong celebration of outdoor creative expression. Two hundred other Charlotteans already have!
According to project creator Deborah Triplett, in an interview by McColl Center for Visual Art, the idea of Yard Art Day is "about playing for a day, remembering that moment as a child when you weren't worried about what others were thinking." It's an excuse for everyone to create something, celebrating that creative spirit that still lives within, and putting it on display in your front yards for all of Charlotte to see.
You don't have to get fancy to make Yard Art. You don't need a fine arts degree or a palette and canvas. Yard Art celebrates the reused, the upcycled, the unconventional. And what better place to turn for these types of supplies than Goodwill? In the art world, things you might find on the shelf of a thrift store are heightened to the term "found objects."
I invite you to join in this fun day and challenge you to create something with "found objects" from your local Goodwill. It's certainly always one of my favorite places to start a project and, many times, my inspiration begins there, as I scan the aisles and shelves.
Here are a few photos of Yard Art displays you can create using your Goodwill finds. Pick something below or use these ideas to get inspired! Follow the Yard Art Day Pinterest board for other ways to incorporate upcycled and thrifted finds into your Yard Art.
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Western University Fire Safety staff will be conducting fire drills across campus starting in February 2020.
Building occupants are reminded that University Policy requires a FULL EVACUATION upon activation of the fire alarm system.
Building Emergency Coordinators (BEC) Responsibilities:
Recruit Building Emergency Team members (BETs) to assist with the safe and efficient evacuation of building occupants (at least two per floor, but more is always better)
Establish a safe area for occupants to meet outside the building
Designate a safe area on each floor for occupants to shelter in place if they require assistance to evacuate the building
Outfit all BET members with a blue vest and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities when the fire alarm is activated
Building Emergency Team (BET) Responsibilities:
Don your blue vest and usher building occupants to their NEAREST EXIT. (use stairwells only as elevators will not work)
Do a sweep of your floor to verify that all occupants have evacuated and ensure all doors are closed
Never force occupants to leave. If someone refuses to evacuate the building, report their name and location to the Police or Fire Department once you have evacuated
If there are occupants that require assistance to evacuate, ensure they are ushered to the designated safe area to shelter in place. Notify the Fire Department of their location and the number of people that require assistance to evacuate
*Remember that your own personal safety is paramount! Only complete your BET responsibilities if it is safe to do so!
The best way to prevent kitchen fires is to exercise caution when cooking, especially on stovetop burners. It is also important to never leave the kitchen unattended when preparing a meal. Check out the link below to a video with more information about how to prevent and how to extinguish kitchen fires.


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'Vet Of The Year' Posts Sickening Photo After Killing Neighbour's Cat With Arrow
Warning: Distressing Content
A vet from Texas has had her license suspended following an investigation into a horrific post on her social media.
Kristen Lindsey killed a cat by shooting it through the head with a bow and arrow, before posting an image holding the dead animal aloft as a trophy and labelling herself 'vet of the year'.
She accompanied the image with a message saying 'My first bow kill… lol. The only good feral tomcat is one with an arrow through it's (sic) head. Vet of the year award… gladly accepted.'
It transpired that the cat in question was not feral at all but, as reported by the Daily Mail, a pet named Tiger who belonged to Lindsey's neighbour.
Here he is hitching a ride on his owner's tractor…
Lindsey was fired from the Brenham animal clinic when the image emerged back in April 2015, and now Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has suspended her license for 12 months deeming her treatment of Tiger as cruel.
Lindsey's lawyer Brian Bishop argued to the panel that his client genuinely believed the animal was feral and it is fairly common for residents in the area to 'dispose' of strays in such a manner.
The panel also heard that Lindsey has been subjected to a large number of threats suggesting she should be raped and murdered for her actions.
Bishop did concede that Lindsey shouldn't have posted the image online, but refuted claims she acted with 'criminal recklessness'.
Animal rights group the Animal Legal Defense Fund believe Lindsey has got off lightly however.
They said in a statement:
This slap on the wrist pales in comparison to the egregious felony cruelty that Ms. Lindsey committed against a defenseless cat.
Lindsey, who deleted her Facebook page prior to police becoming involved, will serve a further four years of probation following her suspension.
Meanwhile a page called 'Justice For Tiger' has been launched, quickly gaining over 55,000 likes.
Well the jury has spoken, but the sense of outrage remains strong…


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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Nassau Bar CLE Seminar on Trends in Today's Physician Healthcare Practice - May 19
Attorneys can examine both the legal and business aspects of recent trends that are reshaping the models under which physicians provide care at the Continuing Legal Education seminar "The Changing Business of Healthcare for Physicians" on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at 6 p.m. at the Nassau County Bar Association's headquarters, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This comprehensive program is presented by the Nassau Academy of Law, the educational arm of the Nassau Bar Association; with NCBA's Hospital and Health Law Committee and the Queens Academy of Medicine.
Attorneys speaking at the seminar include David Zarett, Weiss & Zarett, New Hyde Park; Jennifer Kirschenbaum of Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum PC, Garden City; and Joel M. Greenberg, Carolyn Wolf and Claudia Hinrichsen from Abrams Fensterman, Lake Success. The seminar will be moderated by Hospital and Health Law Committee Co-Chairs Edmond Farrell of the Catholic Health Services of Long Island and Ron Lebow of Abrams, Fensterman.
Attendees can receive 3 New York Mandated Continuing Legal Education credits, -- 2.5 in professional practice and .5 in ethics. Reservations are $110 for NCBA members or $145 for non-members. A CD and DVD version of the program will be available shortly after the program and may be ordered. Please mail your reservation to the Nassau Academy of Law, 15th and West Streets, Mineola, NY 11501, or online at www.nassaubar.org, go to MCLE. For more information call the Academy at 516-747-4464 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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