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1 And Man knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bore Cain, and said, I have acquired a man with Jehovah. | 1 Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." |
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When I was a kid I thought about the possibility of it being neighbors but when I married and moved out we were 5 or 6 miles from the nearest house while we lived in the country so I kinda ruled that out.
I never can understand the voices because it sounds too far away. If I do understand them I will absolutely not answer back !
Ok, I know this is weird but a few days ago I didn't have the tv on because I had been reading. I walked down the hall with a basket of laundry and I heard voices. I thought my son had left the tv on. But when I went where I thought I heard it, it stopped. I have experienced this since childhood. The voices sound far away and I can never tell what they are saying.
Sometimes I will hear music too. A while back we had just gotten to bed and I heard music and talking. I asked my husband if he could hear it and he said no. He can never hear it when I ask.
When I was young I thought It had to do with the house we lived in but I got married and it has happened in every place we have lived. That includes a few months of living way out in the country with no houses anywhere near us, so I ruled out it being neighbors. I have heard of this happening to people as they fall asleep but a lot of the time I hear it during the day.
I know some of you are gonna say i'm crazy, but I would like to hear any helpful input you can offer. I just want to know whats going on. This has been happening for over 30 years and I'm tired of being clueless about this.


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By a vote of 5 to 1, for the first time ever, the WE Champion has retained. Kevin Berge is still the champion despite a great fight from his challenger Ryan Frye.
With the former champion losing this second match, he will fall in the rankings, and, as such, we will see new challenges for both men going forward as new writers step up.
As is customary, the winner will have his theme song played to celebrate the victory.


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As part of the FWD Innovation Series of events sponsored by BMA:FWD of NY, on Wednesday, Aug 6th, we visited The New York Code + Design Academy, located in New York City's Financial District. There, we had the opportunity to sit down in an informal setting with the CEO and co-founder of the NYCDA, Jeremy Snepar, to learn more about how his school came into being, the impact his instructors are already having on students' lives and careers, what's next for him, and his academy's place within the new coding and design industry.
What you immediately recognize about NYCDA is how relaxed and friendly the staff is. While they offer small-group full-time courses geared at training future coders and developers, they are just as interested in teaching non-developers the fundamentals of coding and UI/UX design. The academy also offers age-appropriate courses for children and teens.
NYCDA's Chief Academic Officer, Zach Feldman, joined us midway to expound upon the benefits marketing and communications professionals were gaining in the workspace from as little as two weeks of classes at the academy. Companies and organizations that sent members of their non-coding/-developer teams to the NYCDA found that their employees were gaining a level of insight and working vocabulary that was allowing them to more effectively negotiate project parameters and time-lines, often to the benefit of their clients.
Jeremy shared the unique path that led him to found the NYCDA. While working at a small investment-banking firm, whose niche was in digital media and tech start-ups, Jeremy noticed a startling trend – every company looking for capital with which he worked was having trouble finding and hiring web developers. Thinking back on his first job out of college (where he graduated with an Economics degree) as a marketer for the NY Film Academy, he saw how applicable their business model was to his own idea. Except, instead of teaching acting and directing as they did, his school would teach coding and web development, training people to fill the large number of available developer jobs.
Now in its own space downtown, Jeremy is quick to point out that without the support of his mentors at the NY Film Academy and the initial classroom space they provided, it would have taken the NYCDA far longer to get to this point, now 2 years in.
The FWD Innovation Series of events provides an intimate opportunity for attendees to meet and hear directly from young entrepreneurs who are in the process of changing the face of business in their respective fields, bringing their ideas to life in a way that benefit all of us, personally and professionally. The BMA:FWD enthusiastically supports the entrepreneurial spirit and the passion for great ideas.
BMA:FWD is the young professionals' arm of BMA-NYC, comprised of forward-thinking individuals ranging from recent college graduates to those who have been in the marketing and communications industry for less than ten years. BMA:FWD focuses on issues that affect young marketers. The group is led by a team of emerging marketers from such organizations as Google, Bloomberg, Crain's, IBT Media, and the WSJ, and NYC-based agencies such as Doremus, Edelman, and Stein IAS. Connect with BMA:FWD on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for news, updates and discussions. Learn more about membership and upcoming events at BMA:FWD, or contact them directly at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The New York Code + Design Academy offers hands-on, intensive workshops in web and mobile app development and UI/UX design. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced developer, their suite of part time and full time workshops will help you build your digital skill set. Interested in hearing more about what's going on at NYCDA day-to-day? Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Find regular post updates at their blog and learn more about them at http://nycda.com/.


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Friedrich Nietzsche once said, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." While dozens of people have repeated this adage, a particularly notable fan of the statement is Sgt. 1st Class Gilbrando "Rondo" Garza.
"That's one of the quotes I live by," says the highly decorated Army veteran who's planning to retire in December. "Another one I remember is that when times get rough, nothing is so bad that it couldn't be worse." These are both excellent mottos for a soldier – particularly one who serves the country during a time of war. Since he enlisted nearly 25 years ago, Garza has served six Operation Iraqi Freedom tours for a total of three years; has collected multiple awards for bravery, combat and service; and was even assigned to the 4th Infantry Division from Fort Hood, Texas – the unit that was credited with the capture of Saddam Hussein on Dec. 13, 2003. So how did this Alice, Texas, native with five siblings and a passion for boxing become a war hero? It all started in 1986.
"I never intended to join the Army," Garza says. "My parents tried to talk me out of it, but I knew it was the best for me. I joined to obtain discipline." Garza started out in Fort Stewart, Ga., as a forward observer, which, according to Garza, "is similar to a scout. The recruiter told me I would be a distance away from the battlefield watching with binoculars and calling indirect fire missions. He was right, but he never told me I would have to walk miles and miles with a rucksack to get there. It was a physical and mental job."
Apart from some culture shock and a few initial confrontations with fellow soldiers, the first wave of Garza's military career went smoothly. He continued his childhood hobby by serving as an Army boxer; rose in rank to staff sergeant; and refers to these years as "a major learning experience in cultural awareness and sensitivity." In 1994, Garza made his first exit, receiving an honorable discharge after deciding he'd "had enough of the Army … and was ready to start a new career in the civilian sector." Upon entering the civilian sector, Garza juggled several jobs, working as a defensive tactics instructor for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; a primary fitness instructor for the Army Reserve; and a primary aerobics instructor for YMCA Corpus Christi. He also provided landscaping services to tenants in his apartment complex and ran his own fruit cup stand.
"I was a motivated civilian," Garza says. "But knowing that reserve retirement is not the same as active duty, I rejoined the military in 2000. My priority was to provide support and medical benefits for my children. When I went back in, I took the same job [and] the same rank, and I was stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. It was almost like I never left." As a result of Sept. 11, 2001 and the following War on Terror, the second phase of Garza's military career was filled with more honors, but also with more challenges.
"Sept. 11, 2001 had the biggest impact on my military career, and it's probably the hardest subject to talk about," Garza says. "At the time, I was a platoon sergeant in charge of 21 young, motivated, hardcore [and] physically and mentally fit soldiers. We were preparing to conduct training that morning when we heard of the attack. One soldier brought a TV to our training room, and we witnessed the attack as a platoon. "Some of these same men never made it back during our tour – 2003 to 2004 – and some received some of the highest awards: Silver Stars, Bronze Stars [and] Purple Hearts. These medals might mean something to some people, but to me, they are just cloth and metal."
Losing friends and colleagues is never easy. Even as Garza and his unit of heroes returned following Hussein's capture, the welcome "was outstanding, but sad because we did not all come home." Garza continued to brave the challenges of danger and 125-degree temperatures in Iraq from 2007 to 2008 by advising the Iraqi Army in the Diyala province, "the most insurgent-infested area during the time." And following a brief return to Fort Hood, he was redeployed to Iraq in 2009 to work in governance and economics at the Kirkuk province before heading back to his current station, Fort Hood.
Following his exit in December, this hero will undoubtedly be missed by his comrades in the Army. As for his experiences, he offers the following thoughts: "I believe in the mission. Most soldiers do. If the country was all on the same side, it would be easier for us to continue our mission. It's not easy leaving family, but it's important for them to know that we choose to serve. And once we choose to serve, we follow orders without complaining. It's our job.
"My support comes from my family and friends. There are too many to mention. My strength comes from prayer and my faith in [the Lord]. God bless the United States of America and all our service members and their families." Although Garza's future as a civilian remains undecided, he is dedicated to a bootcamp fitness program at Flex Studio and is considering taking a position as a civilian contractor in either Iraq or Afghanistan.
A Complete List of Garza's Military Awards and Decorations:
- Two Bronze Star Medals (Operations Iraqi Freedom)
- Five Army Commendation Medals
- Seven Army Achievement Medals
- One Meritorious Unit Award
- Six Army Good Conduct Awards
- One National Defense Service Medal
- One Global War on Terror Service Medal
- One Iraqi Campaign Medal
- Three NCO Professional - Development Awards
- One Humanitarian Service Medal (Hurricane Katrina Disaster)
- One Combat Action Badge
- One Air Assault Badge
- One Army Physical Fitness Badge for Fitness Excellence


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From Shakespeare Wallah, the bittersweet tale of a wandering theatrical company in India, which established the company's reputation in 1965, to the richly detailed comic masterpiece A Room with a View in 1986, and the poignant Oscar-winning film Howards End in 1992, Merchant Ivory has provided audiences around the world with thoughtful and beautifully crafted features, documentaries, and shorts. Merchant Ivory's films have been praised for their visual beauty, their mature and intelligent themes, and the shrewd casting and fine acting from which they derive their unique power. Merchant Ivory is actually a collaboration of three remarkable people from three vastly different cultures: Ismail Merchant, the producer, born in India; Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, the screenwriter, born in Germany and educated in England; and James Ivory, the director, born in the United States. The diversity of Merchant Ivory's cultural roots is evident in the range of locations in which their movies have been shot: Delhi, Bombay, and Benares; London, Paris, and Florence; New York, New England, and Texas. They capture a vital sense of place and often lyrical feeling for widely varying periods and landscapes, from Paris in the 1920s and Edwardian England, to nineteenth-century America and British India. The scope of their subjects is as broad as their range of locations. They have explored India's past and present in such features as The Householder, Bombay Talkie, and Autobiography of a Princess; the clash of cultures in Shakespeare Wallah, Heat and Dust, and the Europeans; the conflicts and anomie of a modern urban life in Quartet, Roseland, and Slaves of New York; and the struggle for self-discovery in the Bostonians, A Room with a View, Maurice, and Mr. and Mrs. Bridge. It is with great sadness that Merchant Ivory Productions announced that Ismail Merchant, our company founder and beloved producer for more than 44 years, passed away May 25, 2005 after a brief illness in a London hospital where he was working on his latest film, The White Countess. Click here to learn about The Merchant and Ivory Foundation |
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Style - Kicks and Gear / Aug 15, 2011 / 4:00 pm
Nike Battle Of The Boroughs Kicks
After an inaugural run that went extremely well, Nike Basketball has brought back the Battle of the Boroughs for a second straight year. With the same mission as last summer, the goal is to ignite a rivalry that is at the core of NYC's hoop culture and provide a platform to showcase some of the city's top high school talent. Streetball legends from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Harlem all assembled a team comprised of the top ballplayers from their respective boroughs, and here are the kicks that they'll each be wearing: Read More »


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Assault on Black Reach
Assault on Black Reach is the new Warhammer 40k starter set which pits the Space Marines against the Ork army in an epic 41st century battle.
If you're new to Warhammer 40k, the Assault on Black Reach starter set is a great way to get started in the hobby for a couple of reasons.
First, it gives you a good start into the world of Warhammer 40k and lays a solid foundation for not only assembling and painting your models, but also teaches you the rules of game play. This starter set allows you to dive into the hobby on a relatively small budget to see if you enjoy it and want to go further.
x When I got my first Warhammer Fantasy starter set about five years ago, right away I saw how much fun it was to assemble and paint the miniatures and I was hooked.
This starter set gives you a good starter army for both the Space Marines and the Orks, saving you quite a few bucks you can use towards tools and paints compared to buying these armies separately.
Secondly though, even if you don't end up choosing the Space Marines or the Orks as your army, having a set of two starter armies on hand is a perfect way to get your friends pulled into the hobby as well.
This way if your friends come over and marvel at your painted models, you can invite them to play a game using the Assault on Black Reach starter set. Getting your friends to actually try playing the game will significantly increase the chances that they'll want to dive into the Warhammer 40k universe as well.
My Warhammer 40k Journey
I was first introduced to the Warhammer universe 5 years ago, originally starting out with the Warhammer Fantasy starter set. Then I eventually decided to move into the Warhammer 40k universe, but instead of getting a starter set for Warhammer 40,000 I ended up just buying some random army pieces to paint because I really loved the painting aspect of the hobby. This was a lot of fun, but it didn't really teach me the basics and fundamentals of actually playing the game of Warhammer 40k.
Then, as my wife and I moved to our new house I packed up my WH40k stuff into some boxes and they've been sitting around for years now as I haven't had a lot of time to get back into the hobby after the move, until now.
When I decided to get back into the Warhammer 40k hobby, this time I wanted to start out right so I ended up getting the Assault on Black Reach starter set box instead of just buying random units from different armies just because they looked cool. I want to use the set to learn how to play Warhammer 40k and as a standby set of armies to have on hand in case friends come over and want to play a game.
Assault on Black Reach Unboxing – What's in the Box?!
In the above video I go through an unboxing of the Assault on Black Reach starter set. This new Warhammer 40k starter set comes with the following inside the box:
- Assault on Black Reach Guide – This full color illustrated guide to the Assault on Black Reach starter set walks you through everything you need to get starter with this box set.
- Warhammer 40k Mini Rulebook – This is a mini version of the Warhammer 40k rule book, which teaches you all the rules you'll need to know to play the Assault on Black Reach game, and is a handy tabletop version of the full rulebook you can use as a reference for future battles.
- Dice and Gaming Aids – Included in the set are six 6-sided dice, one scatter dice, range rules and plastic dice for making special attacks.
- Space Marine starter army including:
- Space Marine Captain
- 10 Tactical Space Marines
- 5 Space Marine Terminators
- Space Marine Dreadnaught
- Ork starter army including:
- Ork Warboss
- 20 Ork Boyz
- 5 Ork Nobz
- 3 Ork Deffkotpas
Assault on Black Reach – Tools and Accessories You'll Need
Here are the tools and accessories you'll need for Assault on Black Reach which I covered in the video above:
- Side Cutters
- Files
- Tweezers
- Craft Knife
- Plastic Glue (Optional)
- P.V.A. Glue
- Sand
- Tape Measure (Optional)
Assault on Black Reach – Paints and Paint Supplies You'll Need
Paint Supplies:
- Paintbrushes
- Lamp / Light Source
- Paper Towels
- Newspaper or Paint Station
- Water Pot(s)
- Palette
For Space Marines
- Chaos Black
- Mordian Blue
- Boltgun Metal
- Shining Gold
- Blood Red
- Ultramarines Blue
- Mithril Silver
For Orks
- Chaos Black
- Boltgun Metal
- Orkhide Shade
- Scorched Brown
- Goblin Green
- Bleached Bone
For Stands
- P.V.A Glue
- Sand
- Graveyard Earth
- Bleached Bone
Assault on Black Reach Assembly and Painting Tips
In this video I share a few quick assembly and painting tips I picked up while getting started with the AoBR starter set. Check out this video so you don't end up making some of these mistakes that I did.
Assault on Black Reach Painting Tip – Undercoating
Another few painting tips for AoBR. This time I discuss your best options for undercoating your Space Marines and Ork armies.
Assault on Black Reach Pictures
Other Resources
Other sites where you may find more information about Assault on Black Reach:
- Mini War Gaming – Assault on Black Reach Starter Set
- Games Workshop – Assault on Black Reach Starter Set
- Amazon.com – Assault on Black Reach Starter Set
Assault on Black Reach Buyer's Guide
To help those just getting started with the Warhammer 40k hobby, and who are wondering if the Assault on Black Reach starter set is the right choice for them I have created an Assault on Black Reach buyer's guide.
To get a copy of this guide sent to your email box right now, simply subscribe to my free WH40k newsletter below and I will instantly send you this guide as a free gift from me to you.
Assault on Black Reach – Where to Buy Online
There are several places you can buy the Assault on Black Reach starter set for Warhammer 40k online. One place I would recommend checking out is Amazon as they show the regular price for the item as well as the best price available in stock from the many retailers that now sell through Amazon.
Also, another reason I love dealing with Amazon is because they are a secure place to buy online, have great shipping rates and get the stuff to you very fast.
Click here to buy Assault on Black Reach from Amazon
Another place to buy Assault on Black Reach online is from Mini War Gaming. Often times they will have prices even lower than Amazon.
Click here to buy Assault on Black Reach from Mini War Gaming
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Im going to start too in Warhammer 40k!! i saw the miniatures that you have painted…..they're awesome, really!!
Good byuing guide but I was after the Getting Started booklet.I bought this game in China and it's in Chinese and I dont want to re-purchase the whole set for a 33page booklet. Anyone have a copy please? I already have the 5th edition rules book but it's (to say the least) not intuitive enough for a complete beginner.


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Updated Tue, Oct 2, 2012 3:07 pm
Chillicothe, OH
Updated Tue, Oct 2, 2012 3:07 pm
A Chillicothe man will not face charges after a car-surfing incident ended in the death of a teenager.
Ross County Prosecutor Matt Schmidt says felony charges will not be filed, however the driver of the car may face a traffic violation.
The man was driving his car outside of Walmart in Chillicothe with 16-year-old Jacob Wolfe was lying on the hood.
Chillicothe Police Sgt. Ron Meyers says Wolfe slid off the car and was either run over or struck by the bumper.
Wolfe was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital where he later died on September 23.
Wolfe was a sophomore at Chillicothe High School and an active member with the Fellowship of Christian Students organization.


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There are sadly few options open for Flora, and director/co-writer Lisa Leeman presents them with a clear-headed yet passionate objectivity that pulls the viewer in so powerfully that you can feel the cliffhanger-like, fraught anxiety shared by both master and beast. Most zoos are woefully ill-equipped to properly house pachyderms, but one in Pittsburgh at least has the benefit of one of the world's most savvy elephant trainers. Unfortunately, due to the imminent birth of babies there, it is an impossibility to introduce any new resident.
Balding reluctantly turns Flora over to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. It's a precarious fit, as she is kept separate from the other elephants, who are Indian and very different behaviorally. Even worse, when Flora starts acting up destructively, the sanctuary's owner forbids Balding from making his cherished visits, as she feels that that has a traumatizing effect on her.
Remember that upsetting Disney moment when Dumbo was separated from his mother? Even that had nothing on One Lucky Elephant's pathos, as you see Balding, himself aged and in ill health, literally pining for Flora, while his very understanding wife admits that she's always felt like the "other woman." (The footage of Balding and Flora together is marked by the bittersweet irony of this infirm, overweight gent lumbering alongside his massive beloved, who moves with the singular grace of her species.)
One Lucky Elephant is a lovely, important achievement, a heartfelt plea for animal rights as well as truly educational about these amazing creatures, especially in their socialization and frequent traumatized history in captivity. After seeing it, the next time you're at a zoo you'll view these wondrous animals in an entirely new, enlightened way.


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Starring Jonny Weston, Gattlin Griffith, Peter Holden.
Directed by Steven C. Miller
Steven C. Millers Under the Bed looks very interesting. XLrator Media will be distributing Under the Bed and this new horror movie hits theaters this upcoming July 19, 2013. This film may very well be a good kids horror movie like Joe Dante's The Hole.
Synopsis: A terrified little brother seeks the help of his troubled teen brother to defeat the monster under the bed. These brothers think the monster is the reason that their family is being torn apart.
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Under the Bed looks to relate to all those unknown fears lurking under the bed from childhood. Under the Bed was released in 2012 but for those of you who didn't see it, check out a movie clip and trailer below.
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Steven C. Miller directed film "Under the Bed" now has a poster out thanks to Bleiberg Entertainment. This horror movie features two brothers set on fighting the monster under the bed.
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The 2015 Oratorical Conference theme for the Antiochian Archdiocese has been announced as the "100th Anniversary of the Falling Asleep of Saint Raphael." Bishop Raphael (Hawaweeny), much beloved by the American Syrian community he served during the early years of Orthodoxy on the North American continent, reposed in 1915 and was canonized in 2000 as St. Raphael of Brooklyn. This year's Creative Arts, Bible Bowl, and Oratorical Festivals held across the U.S. and Canada will feature his life and legacy. For more information: http://www.antiochian.org/2015-festivals-commemorate-anniversary-st-raphaels-repose
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A portion of the net proceeds from the Ball will be donated toward the F.O.C.A.'s $300,000 fundraising goal for the Married Seminarian Housing Project at St. Tikhon's. On Sunday evening, January 18, 2015, St. Stephen's Orthodox Catholic Fellowship, Chapter #82 of the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (F.O.C.A.) will proudly host the 78th Novogodny Ball. The Ball will once again be held at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. A wide variety of music to please all ages will be provided by the Kauriga Orchestra. Many of our patrons will also join us for a delicious dinner at the hotel prior to the evening of fun,dancing, and renewing old friendships. Novogodny Ball tickets are available by reservation only. For more information: http://www.stots.edu/news_141208_1.html
Jan 21 – Jan 31 all-day
The Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary USA (ESBVM USA) exists to advance the study of Mary, the Mother of Christ, in Christian biblical and spiritual perspectives, and in the light of such study, to promote ecumenical interchange and prayer. Its aim is to show that in Mary, Christians of many traditions may find a focus in their search for unity. http://www.otsamerica.org/otsanews/announcements.php
Jan 22 – Jan 24 all-day
The 2015 Orthodox Christian Camp and Youth Worker Conference, is themed : "Walking Alongside our Youth". The Conference, now in its 13th year, exists to bring all Orthodox Christians doing youth ministry at any level and in any form together for several days to further their education, foster brotherhood, and provide fellowship. Each year a different jurisdiction of the Orthodox Churches in the United States hosts the Conference, with the input and direction provided by the Orthodox Christian Camp Association and national Church Youth Department directors. Keynote Addresses will be offered by The Rev. Dr. Bogdan Bucur, associate professor of Theology at Duquesne University, and Dr. Stefanie Yazge, professor of Theology at St. Vincent College. A series of workshops focusing on youth ministry as it relates to youth workers and camp staff, daily services, and fellowship, will be available to enable attendees to get to know each other better. Registration is available[...]
Jan 22 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan 23 – Jan 25 all-day
Jan 23 – Jan 25 all-day
Archimandrite Daniel's Episcopal Consecration will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Cathedral, San Francisco, California, on Friday, January 23, 2015 and Saturday, January 24, 2025. The canonical election will take place at 6:00 p.m. of Friday, January 23 and will be followed by Great Vespers. A reception will take place in the cathedral hall following Vespers. The Divine Liturgy of Consecration of Archimandrite Daniel as Bishop of Santa Rosa and Auxiliary to His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin of San Francisco and the West, will be celebrated on Saturday, January 24, 2015. The concelebrating Hierarchs, Priests and Deacons appointed for the service, will arrive and be vested at 9:00 a.m. The Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, His Beatitude Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada, will be greeted upon his arrival at the Cathedral at 9:30 a.m. A banquet in honor of the newly consecrated Bishop of Santa[...]
Jan 23 – Jan 25 all-day
Jan 23 – Jan 27 all-day
This year's St. Herman Conference will be held in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion and His Eminence Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal the Kursk-Root Icon of the Most Holy Mother of God will arrive accompanied by His Grace Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan. Many thought provoking lectures and workshops are planned. The hierarchal services will be magnificent and sung by the Youth Choir. The conference will be hosted at the Marriott Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto. The conference will take place in the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel and the Holy Trinity Cathedral. For more information: http://sthermanconference.com/
Jan 23 – Jan 25 all-day
The Orthodox Fellowship of St. John the Baptist Study Weekend Theme is "THE MOTHER OF GOD IN THE BIBLE". "The All-Holy Virgin Mary's life in texts and images: The Biblical basis for her role as the 'Living Temple of God'" presented by Dr Mary Cunningham "St Silouan the Athonite on the Mother of God", presented by Hieromonk Melchisedec, Monastery of St John the Baptist "'His Mother said to the Servants, "Do whatever he tells you'", Understanding Bible Verses", presented by Father Ioan Nazarcu For more information: http://orthodoxlondon.org/2014/12/03/the-mother-of-god-in-the-bible/
Jan 24 – Jan 31 all-day
Slavyanka is the name that the early Russian settlers in California gave to the river that is today known as the Russian River. The Slavyanka Male Chorus was formed in 1979 by several former members of the Yale Russian Chorus. Membership has varied from fifteen to thirty men, all with other primary occupations ranging from business and the trades to law, science and medicine. The chorus toured the former Soviet Union in 1986, 1989 and 1999, where it performed for historically its largest and most appreciative audiences. The Slavyanka Russian Chorus regularly presents a cappella concerts in the San Francisco Bay Area and California. The repertoire is drawn mostly from Russian sources: Orthodox liturgical, Russian and other Slavic folk and composed music. It includes compositions by Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and a host of less well-known purveyors of the Slavic soul in song. For more information: http://slavyanka.org/
Jan 28 – Jan 31 all-day
Jan 29 – Jan 31 all-day
Topic: " Oneness in Marriage: Growing and Protecting the Blessed Communion". The Conference is s ponsored by the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, San Francisco Metropolis. For more details visit: www.family.goarch.org or http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/family/events/marriage_conference_2014
Jan 30 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 31 @ 2:30 pm
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
His Grace Nicholas (Ozone), auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn for the Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America (AOCANA), will be the guest speaker for the 32nd Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture. Bishop Nicholas will be speaking on "The Life and Ministry of St. Raphael of Brooklyn." In 2015 the Antiochian Archdiocese will mark the 100th anniversary of the beloved saint's repose with a year-long series of events commemorating the milestone. For more information: http://www.svots.edu/events/2015-schmemann-lecture
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Editor's Picks
Jiah Khan in Falguni & Shane Peacock
Jiah Khan donned a feathery-accented Falguni & Shane Peacock cocktail dress to the 2012 Elle Beauty Awards.
While her hair and makeup look on point as usual and even the dress alone is stunning, we're stymied at her shoe choice. Simple Louboutin slingbacks aren't edgy enough for a frock this fun.
Fashion faux pas #2? Visible lingerie. This kills it for us- she could've done much better with an adhesive undergarment of some sort.
Jiah accessorized with a spiked clutch, also by Louboutin.
Kareena Kapoor in BCBGMaxAzria
Kareena does it AGAIN in a piece from PoshFusion, this time in our BCBGMaxAzria 'Viviane' halter neck gown!
Styled by Tanya Ghavri, Kareena looked beautiful in this blue gown with an embellished halter neckline and contrasting black side panels. We could not be happier than we are now from seeing both Kareena and Priyanka rock items from our website :)
Priyanka Chopra in BCBGMaxAzria
It's been such an amazing week for us with Kareena donning Halston Heritage from PoshFusion, and the celeb madness only continues! We are ECSTASTIC to announce that Priyanka Chopra wore the BCBGMaxAzria 'Patrick' knotted-back blazer courtesy of yours truly over a cute Masaba camera-print bodycon dress.
Priyanka was a guest speaker at the annual India Today Youth Summit and looked gorgeous in this stylish ensemble.
It's so refreshing to see her with a different hairstyle, too- her hair was coiffed into sleek, straight locks and we love her new bangs!
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We are so pleased to announce to our Fusionistas that while Kareena Kapoor was in Dubai promoting her upcoming film Heroine, she donned a Halston Heritage dress from yours truly- PoshFusion!!!
Kareena looked gorgeous in this pink-and-black dress sporting one of this season's hottest trends- the high-low hem. She paired our dress with all black accessories- sandals, shades and glittering statement earrings. Flawless makeup and smooth, sleek locks provided the finishing touches to her PoshFusion look. If you'd like to purchase Kareena's dress for yourself, click here!
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The future of early stage biotech funding is topic of keynote panel at BioPharm America™ 2013
Washington, DC; Carlsbad, CA and Boston, MA – August 12, 2013: Early stage biotech partnering and source funding are the subjects of a keynote panel and are topics on the program at BioPharm America™ 2013, September 17–19 at the Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, MA.
The keynote panel on Wednesday, September 18, entitled "Who will be funding early stage biotech in the future?" is moderated by well-known industry analyst Luke Timmerman, VP of Life Science Initiatives, Xconomy. Panelists include Bruce Booth, Partner at Atlas Venture; Alexis Borisy, Partner at Third Rock Ventures; Jens Eckstein, President of SR One; Dennis Purcell, Senior Managing Partner at Aisling Capital; and Gregory C. Simon, CEO of Poliwogg Holdings, Inc.
"This topic is extremely timely. The recession is still a not too distant memory in investors' minds, but the new optimism is real, and recent IPO activity is fueling the interest of VCs," said Timmerman. "This panel will get the straight talk directly from investors on what is really going on in the markets, and if past is prologue in shaping the future of biotech investing."
"Early stage biotech research is inherently risky, and for venture firms syndication used to be the way to mitigate this risk," said Borisy. "Today there are fewer VC firms actively investing in early stage companies. This group is sometimes going it alone through the company formation phase before looking to syndicate, taking a much more hands on approach to company building and assuming greater risk with the prospect of greater reward. There are pros and cons to this approach, and I look forward to the discussion on this topic at BioPharm America."
"It is time to turn the valley of death into the bridge of life by expanding the pool of investors in early stage health companies. The jobs act allows us for the first time to inform the public about private offerings and attract millions of new investors who want to invest in things they care about," said Simon. "By translating projects so the public can understand their potential benefit we can unleash the tremendous amount of untapped potential for early stage life science companies."
Other program offerings that touch upon biotech partnering include the panel "Why can't big pharma invest in my company?" and "Partnering: Thinking beyond the deal," a roundtable discussion.
BioPharm America is organized by EBD Group, the leading partnering firm for the life science industry, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio). One-to-one networking at BioPharm America™ is powered by partneringONE®, the leading conference networking solution for the life sciences.
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Louisa Newlin taught high school English for more than 40 years. She wrote "Nice Guys Finish Dead: Teaching Henry IV, Part I in High School" for the Shakespeare Set Free series. She leads workshops on sonnets for teachers.
Gigi Bradford, former director of the NEA Literature Program and Folger Poetry Series, currently teaches the Folger's "Shakspeare's Sisters" seminar.
Several modern sonnets of your choosing. Examples provided here consist of contemporary poems included in the "Shakespeare's Sisters" seminar for high school students taught at the Folger. This ten-week course introduces Petrarchan conventions, Shakespearean, Elizabethan and Renaissance sonnets, and the evolving language and topics of women writers from Shakespeare's time to present.
This lesson will take 1 x forty-five minute class period.
Copies of as many of these modern sonnets as you would like to make available to the class.
Suggestions include:
1. Classic love sonnets from a female perspective;
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Sonnet 43 How do I love thee?
Sonnet 20 Beloved, my Beloved
Sonnet 14 If Thou must love me
2. Billy Collins,Sonnet writing a poem about writing a sonnet--amusing;
3. Rita Dove, Hades Pitch -Persephone considers dating Hades
4. Carol Ann Duffy, Anne Hathaway- a funny take on what it's like to be Shakespeare's wife
5. Maxine Kumin, Purgatory -how would Juliet feel about Romeo is she hadn't died and instead was stuck as home changing diapers?
6. Marilyn Nelson How I discovered Poetry- extremely powerful description of racial consciousness and poetry.
6. Any of the "other modern sonnets as alternatives" suggested above in Lesson #1.
Suggested Homework: Ask students to write a sonnet on a completely modern topic (iPods, school lunches, the school dance, sports, etc.). They might wish to use the rhyme scheme of one of the sonnets studied to date. This will give them a framework and may seem less daunting than just asking them to give it a go. Or they might jump start their sonnets by "borrowing" a phrase from a published sonnet and using it as a first line. The sonnets can be shared at whatever time in the future seems best. Award style point for the intelligent use of slang and contemporary idiom within a coherent rhyme scheme.
Suggested Sonnet Festival: Designate a day to celebrate the sonnet and have some students read their own sonnets, others perform sonnets, still others recite them as dramatic monologues.
1. Hand out Copies of the poems you have selected. See "What you Need" below.
2. Read each poem aloud, with one student reading the octave and the other the sestet, or, depending on the poem, three students each reading a quatrain and a fourth reading the concluding couplet.
3. Ask students to discuss how these poems are different from those written by Shakespearean and Renaissance writers. Ask them to note how diction and concerns change over the centuries. What is the same and what is altered?
4. Ask students to talk about why these poets might have chosen to write a sonnet and not write in free verse?
5. Ask students to identify these poems as Shakespearean or Petrarchan in form?
6. Ask students to comment on how women change Petrarchan conventions.
7. Have students identify the continuing influence of Shakespeare today.
Do students understand that sonnets are not just a form but a way of thinking?
Do they understand the dialectical nature of sonnets and the importance of the volta?
Can they attempt a sonnet in completely modern language?
Did they enjoy the unit and do they understand why there is so much fuss about Shakespeare? Can they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a "fixed form" and free verse?


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Focus Point: The Lower Lash Line
Diane von Furstenberg
Born from the overarching Nineties trend spanning both fashion and beauty, make-up artists seemed inexplicably drawn to the lower lash line. Grungy liner at Lanvin, Diane von Furstenberg, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Christopher Kane was smudged beneath the eyes, whilst the only pop of colour at Stella McCartney was a flash of green on the water line. Meanwhile at Fendi, coloured fabric strips were placed on the lower lash line for an arresting catwalk look.
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Patch 3.3.3 PTR: Random Dungeon Finder changes {WoW}
Feb 20th 2010 4:22PM I'm guessing they're trying to to level up their weapon skills.
WoW Moviewatch: Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? {WoW}
Feb 19th 2010 12:18PM Bah. I was hoping this would be a video of the Rod Stewart song. That would have been much more interesting. Still a bad song, but much more interesting.
Plus, as you said; Rod Stewart is basically a blood elf.
WoW Moviewatch: Fat, Ugly and Flying {WoW}
Feb 18th 2010 12:44PM Not bad. Interesting. The problem I had with it was the movement of the orc. He seemed to be really struggling in the air, doing a lot of swimming for not very much movement. With the music, you expect him to be moving a little more effortlessly.
The Queue: Missing in action {WoW}
Jan 29th 2010 9:16PM Plate tectonics. Due to the way that the plates of Azeroth adjoin each other, and due to the materials of the plates, and age, some of them transfer the damage with a lot less resistance. Look at an earthquake on our planet. Some weaker earthquakes do more damage, and also, sometimes the waves move more in one direction than the other.
Question answered...
[dusts palms together and walks off]
Season 8 armor sets unveiled {WoW}
Jan 27th 2010 4:21PM It's ok. But seriously, that warrior set is idiotic. How are you supposed to protect your skull from being crushed in?
Tell me that Blizzard.
It's a trap! Traps are back in Icecrown Citadel {WoW}
Jan 25th 2010 1:23PM Mario Van Peeble's reactions
You won't get a pony, but prot will get sustained DPS increase {WoW}
Jan 24th 2010 1:07PM You're not listening. They're talking about Warrior Tank dps vs other spec dps. Warriors cant cleanse debuffs, so they should be able to put out at least as much dps as a Pally Tank. We're not talking about Tank Dps vs Dps Dps.
The Twelve Days of Winter Veil: Day eleven loot code giveaway {WoW}
Dec 23rd 2009 1:19PM I would like to win please.
The Twelve Days of Winter Veil: Day eleven {WoW}
Dec 23rd 2009 1:17PM gimmie gimmie gimmie
The Twelve Days of Winter Veil: Day twelve {WoW}
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- Marin libraries
- Dec 21:
- Editorial: Public key to library plan
- Dec 8:
- San Rafael library launches online survey on expansion effort
- Oct 23:
- Corte Madera library will close for a month during $400,000 renovation
- Oct 7:
- San Rafael approves yearlong library security guard contract
- Sep 16:
- San Rafael mulls yearlong library security guard deal
- Sep 14:
- College of Marin library joins county's book sharing network
- Jul 28:
- Editorial: Marin libraries are helping to close digital divide
- May 5:
- Libraries in Marin seeking parcel tax renewals
- Apr 18:
- Library remodel begins at Marin Civic Center
- George Russell: Security plays the heavy at San Rafael library
- Apr 17:
- Editorial: Security guards at San Rafael library a sad necessity
- Apr 12:
- San Rafael library hires security guard to handle 'behavior issues'
- Apr 11:
- Civic Center library to close for $300,000 remodel
- Feb 25:
- Marin farmers market, library tax plans headed for June ballot
- Feb 4:
- Marin library tax headed for June ballot
- Aug 19:
- Editorial: Good changes afoot in spending county library tax
- Aug 10:
- Marin's top librarian embraces grand jury 'roadmap' for improvements
- Jul 19:
- Officials agree change needed at county library
- May 6:
- Marin County Civil Grand Jury: Library spending lacks oversight
- Apr 19:
- Marin supervisors confirm librarian appointment
- Apr 18:
- San Rafael council appoints two to library board
- Apr 13:
- Larkspur will seek applicants for Library Board through May 10
- Apr 10:
- Marin County taps Nevada official to head library system
- Mar 29:
- Marin County library lobby remodel costs increase
- Mar 26:
- Marin salutes county librarian on her retirement
PUBLIC LIBRARIES are supposed to be illuminating.
But a report by the 2012-13 Marin County Grand Jury points to some areas where county leaders need to bolster the wattage on how taxpayer dollars are being spent on the county's Free Library system.
The grand jury, a court-appointed independent civic watchdog panel, looked at how the county is spending Measure A funds, a special five-year tax approved by voters in 2010 to repair and renovate the county's library branches and to improve and modernize services.
The recent renovation of Novato's library is a product of Measure A and Marin voters' support for accessible top-quality libraries.
But the grand jury said it had a hard time figuring out exactly how Measure A money is being spent.
Spending is not clearly broken out and the "independent" oversight citizens committee named by supervisors to keep an eye on the spending us made up of members of the library commission.
In fact, county staff originally recommended that the same model be used for the promised oversight committee for the county parks and open space tax. Citizen complaints that in-house oversight is not independent led to some modifications, but not enough.
That was before the grand jury report raised questions about the task being assigned to the library commission, whose members are appointed by county supervisors.
Instead of audits, the commission has accepted twice-yearly reports from library staff.
There is no clear, separate line-item budget detailing the spending of Measure A funds from other county revenue and expenses, the report says.
The promise of an independent oversight commission was an important pledge that voters would be able to know how their tax dollars are being spent. Backers of the library and parks tax measure, used this promise to win votes. They should keep their word.
The grand jury says the numbers should be clear and the process should be "proactive." We agree.
One library commissioner complained the commission "was left completely out of the loop" in a decision to spend $250,000 to remodel the Civic Center library's lobby. The tab grew when library officials changed their minds about the project.
Even the not-so-independent oversight committee was left "out of the loop."
The county's new head librarian, Sara Jones, takes over in July. The grand jury recommends that she "make improved communication a priority."
That includes shedding a lot more light on the Measure A budget and providing true "independent" public oversight so the campaign's promise is being fulfilled.
The county might be asking voters to renew the tax in just two years. The fate of renewing the tax could hinge on how county leaders address — or ignore — important issues raised by the grand jury.


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When interior designer Lee Snijders first appeared on HGTV's popular decorating show Designers' Challenge in 2002, he assumed he'd get a flurry of inquiries from prospects and some promising leads for new work. What he didn't expect was an avalanche of new business.
"During the first commercial break, my girlfriend and I checked my e-mail, and I already had 15 e-mails from people requesting whole home designs," says Snijders, founder of Lee Snijders Designs. "By the next morning, I had received 225 e-mails. I was ecstatic."
Such is the power of TV, that all-pervasive electronic medium that entertains us, educates us and lifts our spirits. More important for entrepreneurs, TV can provide a wealth of opportunities for promoting products and services to a wide audience you otherwise might not reach-and without the exorbitant expenses associated with paid advertising.
"Every time that show airs, it's like a free commercial for me," Snijders, 36, says. "My Web site lights up, the e-mails come in, and I get a new influx of clients. It has been surreal for me."
And that modest first appearance has paid off for Snijders in another significant way: In addition to making two more appearances on Designers' Challenge, he landed his own HGTV show, Design on a Dime, last year, and his innovative work is now seen regularly by 88 million viewers. He's also in the enviable position of pursuing licensing deals and endorsements that one day could be worth millions.
"Being on TV can make you a millionaire-or it can have absolutely no effect on your business at all," says Susan Harrow, a media coach and marketing strategist in Oakland, California, and author of The Ultimate Guide to Getting Booked on Oprah: Ten Steps to Becoming a Guest on the World's Top Talk Show. "For your career to take off, you must prepare in advance to make the most of your TV appearances."
And here are four steps to help you do just that.


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Final Thoughts
The N7510 ships with all of the new 2013 features recently introduced by Thecus and comes in at an amazing price point. The performance out of the box is very good; we're surprised Thecus is even labeling this as a high value part. Thecus has their ducks in a row when it comes to features and performance, and I guess they are just able to outperform their competitors - and do so at a very low price point.
The only feature missing on this unit is a 10GbE option, but even I don't run 10GbE other than a few test parts I have around. It will be a while before we see edge switches with 10GbE on a regular basis, so it's not as if Thecus is holding back a useful option for 99.9% of us. The N7510 does include the new A/V features that bring media center functionality to the NAS. Other new exciting features like Data Burn, the ability to connect an optical writer to the NAS, are included as well.
Besides, it's not like the dual gigabit Ethernet is going to slow any of us down. The N7510 was proven today to be a solid performer in all of our tests. Comparing this unit to a quad-core NAS costing significantly more was by design. The N7510 ran toe-to-toe with the 869 Pro and even managed to surpass its level of performance by a large margin in the multi-client test.
Thecus has been on quite a roll here lately, it's as if they can do no wrong. The last few units we've tested performed very well and all were tested against more expensive units and won in both performance and features.
If I were spending my money right now, I'd have to say it would go on a unit from Thecus. That's a powerful statement since I work with nearly all SMB NAS manufacturers, but it's the most honest stance I can take to express how impressed I am with the company's products currently. Speaking of spending money, the N7510 is quite the value as well. At less than $100 per bay this design borders between high-end enthusiast and smaller medium sized office.


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A down and dirty writing challenge. Up to it? Need a reference? Previous challenges are here and here.
Starting points are provided below. You can use one or any combination of the three if you like. Whatever works.
Word: Fragrant
Phrase: I don't know that I'll ever hunger again..
Image: A vast field of poppies
You write whatever you like using that starting point and see what comes. (Note, no rules on length, content, whatever. Just see what happens)
Oh and today, I challenge the writers here. Because, it's not about the saying, it's about the doing. ::wink:: So, do.
p.s. Tell a friend and make sure to read the comments. I'm always amazed by how good these are.


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Macpod LLC is a small company that specializes in software, embedded software, electronics design, and small hardware prototyping.
Aug 8, 2014 - The lasershark_hostapp repo has been updated to include a new lasershark_stdin application. Text commands can be piped to this application in order to very easily control a connected LaserShark Board.
Aug 7, 2014 - A new version of the LaserShark firmware is out (V2.3 aka V5). This version corrects some issues identified with the previous version's clear command and adds a new command to query the samples that can be sent per bulk transfer.
Mar 20, 2014 - A new version of the LaserShark firmware is out (V2.2 aka V3). This version improves support for bulk (vs iso transfers) and adds a new command to clear the ringbuffer internal to the LaserShark... This should be very helpful for 3D Printer folks.


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17 "Those who sanctify and purify themselves to go to the gardens, Following one in the center, Who eat swine's flesh, detestable things and mice, Will come to an end altogether," declares the LORD . | 17 "Those who consecrate and purify themselves to go into the gardens, following the one in the midst of those who eat the flesh of pigs and rats and other abominable things--they will meet their end together," declares the LORD. |
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Selection Process
Determine Selection Technique
Human Resources can assist the Selection Panel to arrange additional forms of assessment, usually conducted prior to interview, to provide extra information to identify the most suitable applicants for shortlisting. Additional assessment methods should be specifically relevant to the position as detailed in the Position Description. Please allow sufficient time to arrange for the assessment and for applicants to undertake the testing.
Shortlisting requires the Selection Panel (as a group) to assess candidates against the selection criteria as stated in the position description. It is useful to weight the selection criteria, in terms of importance, to help rank the candidates in order of suitability. A candidate must meet ALL Essential selection criteria to be appointed.
Shortlisting using the eRecruitment System
Panels can collectively assess applications using the eRecruitment system by each of the Panel members in turn or as a group:
- Viewing each of the applications online,
- Attaching notes to the application, and
- Changing the status of the applicant on the system to "Shortlist" and then "Interview".
- eRecruitment Guide and Demonstration
Explains how to shortlist applicants using the eRecruitment System.
The Recruitment team will email to you a login id and password to use the eRecruitment system.
Ranking Candidates
To rank the candidates:
- Eliminate those candidates that do not meeti the Key Selection Criteria.
- If more than 3-4 candidates meet the Essential Selection criteria, rank the remaining candidates according to how well overall they meet the selection criteria.
- Candidates that also meet Preferred Selection Criteria should not necessarily be ranked ahead of candidates that (better) meet the essential selection criteria
- Candidates should be ranked according to the overall suitability demonstrated in their application for all of the essential selection criteria
- If possible, limit your short list to a maximum of four (4) candidates.
Ranking Method:
- By estimating the percentage of the position that each selection criteria represents eg. Operations and Resource Management = 20% of Position. This percentage can be used to weight the score for each answer.
- Score the candidates response to the selection crieteria out of 10.
- Multiply the score by the weighting for the selection criteria:
eg. score 8 x weighting 30% = weighted score 2.4 - Add weighted scores to calculate an overall score (out cf 10) to rank each candidate.
Whilst simpler methods can be used, such as ranking candidates on a general assessment of their suitability to the criteria, this method has the advantage of being able to adjust for the percentage of the position covered in assessing the strength of each candidate against the selection criteria.
Optional Pre-Interview Selection Process
Academic candidates may be requested to do a presentation or guest lecture to staff of the School as part of the selection process, or may be asked to undergo a range of other more informal processes such as meeting staff of the School or Campus tours. These special arrangements are organised by the School and/or the Selection Panel.
A presentation would also be relevant for general staff appointments to positions that require public speaking or delivery of group presentations as part of the essential Selection Criteria.
Case Study/Pre interview questionnaire
Applicants can complete a case study or pre interview questionnaire, prior to interview, to assist in testing their personal approach to a particular workplace situation eg. dealing with conflict, customer contact skills, team work, etc (which also tests their written communication / presentation skills).
Information and Communication Technology Proficiency
To assess business computing skills by:
- Asking candidates to provide examples of the most complex computer based work they have produced (of a particular type) eg. Word Documents, Excel Spreadsheets, Access Database, Power Point Presentation etc.
- Online Tests in Microsoft Office XP Proficiency at a (maximum) cost of $35 plus GST per test.
- Providing candidates with a computer based task to complete eg. a mail merge, formatting a document, spreadsheet calculations etc.
Aptitude and Psychological Tests
Use an "Assessment Centres" eg. Customer Service Orientation to identify the "fit" of the person to the position. Applicants are asked to complete an Occupational Personality Questionnaire to assess attributes necessary to the role eg. their thinking style, their role in a group setting, dealing with stress, communication skills, etc.
Relevant Documentation
All documentation relevant to the selection process and relied upon by the candidate must be checked and certified copies taken prior to an offer of employment (preferrably at interview). To certify a copy of a document, state:
"I certify that this is a true and accurate copy of the original document"
Name (in full):
Position Title:
For all Visa enquiries please contact HR Assist by phone on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 1) or by email at email@example.com.
All qualifications relevant to the selection criteria should be sighted at the interview and certified copies taken to avoid delay in the appointment process.
Conduct Interview
Interview Format
The interview is designed to enable the Selection Panel to seek further elaboration on an applicant's claims and to assess likely "fit" in the work area. It is also designed to enable the applicant to obtain a realistic job preview, which may result in the applicant either continuing or withdrawing their application. The structure and format of the interview should be determined well in advance. Generally a patterned, panel interview is recommended.
Panel Interview
Interviews are conducted by all members of the Selection Panel, and questions should be allocated to panel members in advance, to ensure a smooth process and allow each panel member to observe and question the applicant.
Advantages of panel interviews are that an impartial view of applicants is obtained, applicants can be closely observed during interview and one panel member may notice or think of something missed by others. Panels can assist negate personal bias, stereotyping and any preconceived ideas about who the successful applicant should be. Many individuals feel comfortable around those who appeal to them personally in look, manner or speech pattern. Selection Panel composition should value diversity rather than familiarity. A disadvantage can be that should panels become too large, applicants can become confused during the interview. A panel of no more than three (3) is recommended for non-academic appointments.
Patterned Questionnaire
The use of Patterned or Structured Interview Questionnaires is recommended, as they provide Selection Committees with the position specific, consistent questions based on the Selection Criteria. The same questions are used for all applicants interviewed, enabling easy comparison of candidates at the end of the process. Just as in the short-listing process, the candidate's performance can be ranked against Selection Criteria at the end of each interview. Results from structured interviews are generally more reliable, due to the disciplined, consistent approach adopted for all interviewed candidates.
Open-ended questions should be utilised to ensure the candidate does most of the talking (your aim is for the candidate to speak for approximately 80% of the time) which will then enable you to probe any issues. In addition, Behavioural Interview questions should be used asking applicants to provide real life examples of their behaviours in the workplace (this is further covered under Interview Structure).
The physical environment in which the interview is conducted is important. Remember, as the Selection Panel you need all applicants to perform at the highest possible standard. The environment therefore must be free of distractions.
Quick Tips
- Ensure the interview is accessible to all interviewees, including those with mobility restrictions.
- Choose a reasonable size, well ventilated room and ensure the environment is comfortable. Distraction due to the candidates and / or panel being uncomfortable can undermine a useful interview process.
- Assure all applicants that their attendance and responses remain confidential.
- Make sure that the room is sound proof, particularly if the next applicant is waiting outside.
- If the panel is large, provide name cards for the table.
- Water should be provided for the applicant and panel members
- The room should be set up in a way that will put the applicants at ease (usually a round table discussion).
- Allow sufficient time for each interview (approximately 45 minutes per interview, including a 10 minute break/buffer between interviews).
Equity and Equal Employment Considerations
During the interview the Selection Panel meets the applicant for the first time and has the opportunity to ask questions to continue their pursuit of identifying the candidate who best fits the position. The responsibility for applying EEO policies and principles rests with all employees involved in the recruitment process. Throughout this guide you will note that EEO principles are integrated through every step of the process. If you apply the principles set out in this guide you will provide every applicant with the same opportunity to prove their suitability for the position.
Quick Tips
- Panel members should ensure that applicants with a disability are accommodated and that applicants are considered on the basis of merit and the ability to perform the inherent requirements of the position (including making reasonable adjustments to current procedures / techniques to enable to applicant to perform the key position responsibilities).
- Applicants with vision impairment should be told where the seat is and offered assistance (allow them to take your elbow while explaining where to move). The layout of the room should also be explained.
- Selection Panels must ensure that questions are relevant to the Selection Criteria only.
- A number of discrimination cases have resulted from discriminatory questions asked at the interview, including sexually suggestive and intrusive questions. Sample discriminatory and non-discriminatory questions are provided below:
The following questions are clearly discriminatory:
- How do you think you will manage the duties associated with this job together with responsibility for a small child?
- Do you have plans to start a family in the near future?
- In view of your family commitments, how will you get to work on our Melbourne campus if you need to?
Alternative, non- discriminatory questions are:
- This position requires supervision of students from 9am-5pm , Monday-Friday. Are you able to meet these requirements?
- This position entails occasional fieldwork on weekends, would you be available to do this?
- Travel between campuses is involved in this job, are you willing to travel as required?
Interview Structure
Welcome the applicant with a few friendly words to create a relaxed atmosphere. Thank them for their attendance and introduce them to all panel members. Advise the applicant of the format of the interview, including approximately how long it will take, your use of a structured questionnaire, advise that you will all be asking questions and will also be taking notes throughout the interview. The Chair needs to establish and maintain control to ensure there is time for all questions to be covered and that interviews run to schedule. To assist the applicant to relax, a good opening statement might be, "Before we discuss the position in detail, could tell us a little about yourself, including a brief overview about your recent work experience and abilities". OR " Tell us what attracted you to this position."
Provide a realistic job preview
You then need to establish a common understanding of what the position entails. You may wish to ask the applicant to outline their understanding of the position. They may look to clarify aspects at this time. You need to clarify any issues, provide a more detailed description of the position, including the positives and the negatives. A realistic job preview is the key here because if the applicant is not prepared to deal with some aspects of the role, it is better to allow them to deselect now rather than after appointment.
The Questions (a two way exchange of information)
Swinburne has a list of behavioural interview questions for management, academic and general positions based on the Swinburne Atrributes, a set of 9 central management and employee capabilities linked to our Strategic Direction.
Keep notes on your copy of the Interview Questionnaire for review at the end of the interview. All panel members should keep notes on their observations of the applicants.
Closing the Interview
The Chair should indicate to the applicant and other interviewers when the interview is coming to a close. Give the applicant an opportunity to ask questions and advise them of the process from here and advise when a decision is likely to be made and conveyed. Remember, you will need to allow yourself enough time to contact referees, obtain approval for appointment and obtain a decision from the successful candidate. You need to allow at least one week after acceptance of offer by the preferred candidate for written advice to be sent to unsuccessful candidates. At the end of each interview, you need to review your comments and discuss your observations with other panel members. It is also useful to rate them at this stage against the selection criteria, to enable easy comparison at the end of the process.
Summary of Interview Results
Interview results should be summarised in a Selection Interview Record ( refer section 4 ), at the conclusion of each interview, against the essential selection criteria for the position. You may wish to consider:
- Will this applicant fit in as part of the existing team?
- Is this person likely to provide a high level of service to your clients?
- Communication skills.
- Does this applicant have the level of skills/experience required to step into the role. If some training is needed in a certain area is there someone with the skills to do this training? If not then how will you deal with this gap?
- Factor in the requirements for on the job learning, to what extent is this feasible?
- Will the applicant be committed to continuous improvement and updating their skills?
Common Pitfalls for interviewers follow:
- First Impression . Where the first impression made by the applicant biases Selection Panel members, either for or against the applicant. Having more than one person conducting the interview and using a structured, consistent recruitment process for all applicants reduces the potential for this bias.
- Halo effect . Where a panel member is so impressed by one attribute of an applicant that he or she would attribute positive qualities for all other criteria regardless of the evidence. The requirement for panel members to record notes throughout the interview can alleviate this bias.
- Leniency or strictness . Some panel members may consistently judge applicants either too leniently or too strictly. Having more than one person conducting the interview and using a structured, consistent recruitment process for all applicants reduces the potential for this bias.
- Primacy or recency . There may be a tendency amongst panel members to recall the first and the last few applicants only. Those in the middle can be all but forgotten. Written notes of each interview and completion of the Selection Interview Record (see Section D) after each interview will assist avoid this bias.
- Outsiders . Persons who are not commonly seen in some environments (e.g. women, people with disabilities, older persons) are seen and described in less favourable terms than are used for those in the majority. Having panel members from diverse backgrounds can minimise this problem.
A behavioural interview is one of the best indicators of potential, however, it is not completely reliable and, to conduct a comprehensive assessment process, must be considered in conjunction with other evidence of suitability (eg. written application, aptitude tests, completion of case study, reference check etc).
Complete Reference Checks
This is a key step in selecting the best candidate. An applicant who appears outstanding at interview may have poor support from referees.
Reference Checks are useful to confirm the Selection Panel's views following interview and/or fill any gaps the Panel has identified. It is important that the person conducting the reference check was present at the interview to ensure any gaps at interview are explored and is usually the Chair.
The Reference Check (R3) is designed to provide a systematic and thorough assessment of the candidate against employment relevant behaviour and the position selection criteria.
Reference Check (R2)
PDF Document
Written References
Requesting submission of written references prior to interview is not recommended for non-senior appointments. Problems with referees providing written references are common, often due to the limited time available prior to interview (generally one (1) week's notice is provided to applicants for interview). In addition, collecting references prior to interview can reduce the opportunity to reapproach the referee post interview.
Telephone Reference Checks
Conduct telephone reference checks (minimum of two) immediately following interview . Questions to referees should be based on the Selection Criteria. It is important to be informed about the professional relationship between the interviewee and the referee. A referee may be used to seek further information on an applicant's abilities against particular criteria that may has not been fully clarified at interview. Referees may not be prepared to document an applicant's shortcomings, but may be prepared to discuss them.
Again, discriminatory questions must not be asked. Questions asked of referees and previous employers are subject to the same legal constraints of those asked of the applicant.
Applicants may specify that they wish to be contacted prior to any reference checking. This might occur if their current employer or referee is unaware that the applicant is looking for alternate work. It is important to respect the applicant's wishes in these cases and to contact the applicant, thus allowing them time to inform their referees.
Select Successful Applicant
After completion of all selection stages, the top three applicants should be identified and ranked, for potential job offer, by reviewing all the information gathered on the shortlisted applicants:
- Applications
- Pre Interview information (e.g. presentation, case study, questionnaire, aptitude tests, psychological tests etc)
- Summary of Interview Results
- Reference Checks
If all the Panel members are unable to agree on an applicant to be recommended, the Chair usually makes the final decision. If a Panel member strongly disagrees with the decision, the Head of the Management Unit should be notified.


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Richter U.S. partner submits Cariprazine drug application
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BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Forest Laboratories has recently submitted a new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for antipsychotic drug Cariprazine, its Hungarian partner Richter said in a statement on Wednesday.
Cariprazine was discovered by Richter and is licensed to Forest Laboratories Inc. in the U.S. and Canada.
Richter said Forest's application to the FDA was submitted for the treatment of both schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.
"In the schizophrenia and bipolar mania pivotal trials, Cariprazine was generally well tolerated," Richter said in a statement.
At 0858 GMT, Richter shares traded 0.3 percent higher at 35,675 forints on the Budapest Stock Exchange, outperforming the blue chip index, which fell 0.6 percent.
Richter spokeswoman Zsuzsa Beke said if the FDA approves the new drug, Cariprazine could be launched in the U.S. sometime in the first half of 2014.
"In Europe, the required tests are ongoing, the launch here could happen in around 2015-16," she said.
She declined to give a revenue or profit contribution estimate for the new drug but said the U.S. schizophrenia drug market was worth about $3 billion while the overall antipsychotic market was worth about $20 billion.
"Richter could be entitled to another milestone payment as a result of this announcement, which could add about 1 billion forints ($4.61 million) to its 4Q12 or 1Q13 results," analysts at Erste Bank said in a research note.
"The positive news can lift the company's share price after the strong selling pressure of the past days," it said.
Richter earlier this month reported a 56.5 percent fall in third-quarter net profit as rising costs more than offset an increase in revenue and year-earlier results were lifted by one-off income.
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- Rising rents and opposition to building spur discussion of rent control in Marin
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- Shortage of rental housing in Marin makes it tougher for cash-strapped families
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The San Francisco housing crisis spilled over into Marin County Saturday with a demonstration outside the Strawberry Point home of a landlord protesters accused of being "a serial evictor."
Patricia Kerman, a 65-year-old retired food service worker, made an emotional plea to stay in the rent-controlled apartment she has lived in for 27 years during a demonstration by the renters' organization Eviction Free San Francisco.
She said she and her flat mate, Tom Rapp, are being ousted by landlord Kaushik "Ken" Dattani, whom tenants rights groups have branded one of the "Dirty Dozen" real estate speculators, blaming them for San Francisco's alarming rise in evictions.
"You know this is wrong and your neighbors know this is wrong," Kerman said, trying to speak to Dattani over an intercom at the gated entrance of his Great Circle Drive home, which is hidden behind a solid, seven-foot tall fence and a locked gate with a "beware of the dog" sign on it.
"You don't throw people out of their homes and out into the street," she said, noting that she and Rapp have been ordered to move out by August. "If he throws me out, I have nowhere to go."
Reached on his cellphone by the Independent Journal, Dattani declined to comment on the demonstrators' charges.
Kerman said she and Rapp are being evicted for no reason from a building Dattani owns at 3305 20th St. in San Francisco's rapidly gentrifying Mission District.
"For people coming into the city with money, it's just a financial deal with them," she said. "It you've got money, great. But a lot of us don't."
With San Francisco housing now the most costly in the nation, low-income tenants are being pushed out, but not without protests by groups such as the one that came to Marin on Saturday. A recent report by San Francisco's budget and legislative analyst found that evictions that result in units being taken off the rental market have been steadily rising in the city, as have simmering class tensions.
On Saturday, protest leaders accused Dattani and other property speculators of ejecting tenants under the Ellis Act, a provision in California law that gives landlords a legal way "to go out of business" and sell rental units as condos, sidestepping rent control restrictions. In San Francisco, Ellis Act evictions have skyrocketed 170 percent between February 2010 and February 2013, according to the city report.
"There are three different ways that tenants can be displaced through no fault of their own and the Ellis Act is the most insidious and the one being abused most by speculators such as Dattani," said demonstrator Erin McElroy, who was holding a large banner emblazoned "Eviction Free San Francisco."
McElroy, also one of the organizers of the anti-Google bus protests, is the founder of the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, a group of 25 volunteers who collect data on evictions in San Francisco and display it dramatically on digital maps.
"The Mapping Project and Tenants Together, which is a statewide organization, just came up with a statistic: 70 percent of evictions in San Francisco are thought to be real estate speculators," said demonstrator Carmen Simon. "So this isn't your mom and pop landlord wanting to get out of the business to retire. These are professional people with a vast amount of capital."
McElroy said the Mapping Project and Tenants Together have drafted state legislation to reform the Ellis Act, and are also proposing a San Francisco ballot measure that would tax real estate speculators.
"It would make it more difficult for them to abuse the Ellis Act," she said.
After the protest in front of Dattani's house, the dozen or so demonstrators went door-to-door with leaflets about his eviction practices. Most of the upscale homes in the quiet bayside neighborhood are behind gates, so the activists stuck the leaflets on fences and under the windshields of parked cars under the watchful eyes of two sheriff's deputies.
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