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As the Dean of the Center for Career Education, Kavita holds overall responsibility for the work of CCE! She works closely with the entire staff at the Center to provide career programs and services that are tailored to the needs of Columbia students, alumni, and employers interested in hiring them. Born in London, England, Kavita moved to New York in 2002 for a couple of years, and years later, is still here. Educated at Southampton University and the London School of Economics and Political Science, Kavita began her career working for Voluntary Service Overseas, an international development agency. She moved to the US after working for the University of London Careers Service for seven years advising students at Goldsmith's College, University College London, and King's College London. She also established and ran the Graduate Careers Shop, a service designed to help graduates develop or change their career paths.
Kavita lives in Brooklyn and, when not at Columbia, can be found keeping up with her two children enjoying the cafes, restaurants, and movie theatres of her Carroll Gardens neighborhood. She is also only too happy to talk football (soccer) and her recent trip to the World Cup Finals in South Africa with just about anyone who will listen.
As Executive Director, Al leads a team of seven who coordinate the Center's financial management, budgetary planning and reporting, human resources, data management and information technology; marketing, and facilities and operations. Al has worked at Columbia since 1997; prior to joining CCE in 2007, he served as Senior Associate Director in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Al holds an M.A. from the University of Michigan in Higher Education Administration with a focus on student development and academic affairs, and a B.A. in Political Science and History from Rutgers College.
Katie Taflan is the Associate Director of Marketing at CCE where she oversees marketing and communications for the schools served by CCE. Prior to coming to Columbia, she worked at Duke University recruiting patients for clinical trials in nicotine and smoking cessation research. In her spare time, she continues to design logotypes and collateral materials for freelance clients. She is also an avid independent movie goer (recommends "Tell No One" if you haven't seen it) and has an uncanny ability to remember pop trivia. Katie graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Psychology. She holds an Advanced Certificate in Art Direction from the Portfolio Center in Atlanta.
David joined CCE in the summer of 2010 as the Assistant Director of Research and Technology. As the Associate Director of Research and Technology, he leverages IT processes, applications, and data to support and enhance the mission of CCE. Prior to this role at CCE, David spent over nine years managing web marketing and IT at New York University. He also has a Master's Degree in Urban Planning & Policy, and can hold forth for quite some time on the subject.
Elizabeth is on the administration and planning team at CCE, where she has worked since 2007. She works with finance, human resources, and operations. She also manages the Work Exemption Program, which provides grants to Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science students to pursue unpaid semester and summer internships, volunteer and research opportunities. Elizabeth loves living in New York City and biking, walking, and exploring Central Park.
Bernadette, along with her colleagues on the Administration and Planning Team, shares responsibility for the financial and operational management of the Columbia Student Enterprises for the Center for Career Education. She provides overall support and maintenance of the student enterprises and their work environment, which includes the processing and distribution of the payroll for those students. Bernadette particularly enjoys student discussions regarding the issues and new projects that arise within the businesses.
Dana joined the Administration and Planning team in January of 2015. In her role, she coordinates all activities pertaining to the Career Resource Center, the intake hub of the Center for Career Education. Prior to first joining the CCE's Employer and Alumni Relations team in September of 2014, Dana completed her BA in Psychology at Columbia College. As a student, Dana greatly utilized CCE's programming and resources and loves encouraging students and alumni to do the same! She enjoys helping Columbia University students and alumni navigate the many valuable resources that the CCE offers and looks forward to learning more about career development in this role. Dana has always had a strong interest in pursuing a career in education and is excited to be part of the CCE team!
Dana is originally from New York and enjoys all that the city has to offer. In her free time, Dana enjoys reading up on social science research and news, watching movies, travelling, playing trivia games, learning new languages, and playing with her two dogs.
Lauren joined CCE in March 2013 as the Assistant Director of Event Management and Social Media. In her role, she plans and executes Center events and helps shape the social media strategy for the Center's Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts. With a background in non-profit event management and student support, Lauren is committed to creating opportunities for student and alumni development. Lauren completed her BS in human services, education, and public policy at the University of Delaware, and recently received her MSEd in higher education administration from Baruch College.
Thomas is the Assistant Director of Administration and Planning where he supports the financial, administrative, and operational needs of the CCE. He also manages the Alumni & Parent Internship Fund (APIF) and the Columbia Engineering Internship Fund (CEIF). Thomas received his M.A. from Teachers College at Columbia University in Higher Education, concentrating in academic and developmental analysis in student affairs. He is currently pursuing his Ed.M. in the same field. Prior to joining the CCE, he worked in administration at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and at Cornell's NYC Tech campus. When not at Columbia he can be found skiing in the Adirondack Mountains or listening to opera from the Bel Canto repertoire.
Niamh is Assoc. Dean of Undergraduate Career Development at the Center for Career Education. Niamh thoroughly enjoys her work, her colleagues, and the students at Columbia, and directs her energy to enhancing the framework of support and access to opportunities for students of Columbia. Before coming to CCE, Niamh worked with Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, where she served as Assistant Director of the Office of Career Services. Prior to that, she was the Program Coordinator of NYU's National Center on Philanthropy and the Law, which exists to explore a broad range of legal issues affecting the nation's nonprofit sector. Niamh holds a B.A. in Economics from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and an M.Sc. in Management from NYU. When Niamh is not working, she likes to dance, do crossword puzzles, and take advantage of the arts in NYC with her family.
Rebecca has a passion for helping people find their professional fit. In her current role, she provides counseling and creates innovative programs to foster the career success of undergraduate students. Rebecca enjoys building relationships with students that provide support for growth and independence in making career decisions, creating personalized internship/job search strategies, and interviewing.
After obtaining a B.A. in Art History and Magazine Journalism from Syracuse University and working in PR/Communications at The Museum of the City of New York and SIRIUS Satellite Radio (now SIRIUS XM), Rebecca completed an M.A. in Mental Health and Wellness at New York University. From there, she worked at Pace University, career counseling undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni, and instructed on career-related topics at schools including NYU. Rebecca is a member of professional organizations, including the National Career Development Association, and a volunteer with one of her favorite non-profits, City Harvest.
Alicia joined the undergraduate counseling team in March of 2012, and is committed to helping students prepare for and develop their career plans through one-on-one counseling and group programming. She previously was a member of the Center's employer relations team, working to connect students and employers through the on-campus recruiting program, LionSHARE job database and large-scale events.
Alicia began her career in public relations at a mid-sized New York PR firm. It was during this time that she led her company's internship program, sparking her desire to work with students to help them pursue their career goals. She holds a Masters in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Teachers College at Columbia University and a Bachelors in Communications from Marist College, and likes to spend time crafting, cooking and enjoying the city.
Tracy works in partnership with students to identify work congruent with their values, create effective resumes and cover letters, and develop professional contacts. She creates a welcoming environment to explore and build confidence. Her goal is for students to articulate skills and communicate their purpose clearly, in an authentic manner. Tracy previously worked in student services program design and development, homeless services, community mental health and arts programming at organizations including The New School, Sarah Lawrence College and The Partnership for the Homeless. She values cross-disciplinary alliances and social impact.
Tracy holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and an M.A. in Anthropology from University of California, San Diego; she earned her B.A. in Anthropology from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She enjoys travel and history, and aspires to establishing a regular meditation practice.
Richard joined the Center for Career Education in 2004 after working for several years with SIPA's Office of Career Services. Prior to joining Columbia, Richard worked for over twenty years on Wall Street; initially in international banking with Chemical Bank in New York, Hong Kong, and Mumbai and, subsequently, with The First Boston Corporation (now Credit Suisse) in Debt Capital Markets. At First Boston he worked globally with corporate and sovereign clients and was involved in new product development and transaction execution. Between Wall Street and Columbia, Richard studied at the London School of Economics and taught Masters students, also at LSE. Currently, he provides career advising and programming services for Ph.D. and Masters students from three schools (GSAS, SEAS, SOA), and assists employers looking to connect with graduate students at Columbia.
Richard received his Ph.D. in International Relations from the London School of Economics, his master's degree from Columbia's SIPA, and his bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College. In addition to finance and higher education, Richard has also worked as a golf caddy, lifeguard, theatre director, consultant, freelance writer, and bartender. But, in his free time, he can usually be found fly-fishing - or deep in a bookstore.
Don joined the Center for Career Education team in January, 2011 as the Assistant Director of Alumni Career Development. As a lifelong consultant, he brings a wide variety of personal job experience in almost every sector of the economy and this naturally led him into Career Counseling. As a Career Counselor, Don has worked previously in the academic sector in the Career Centers of Brooklyn College and the College of Staten Island; in the not for profit world in the Career Services Department of the Metropolitan Council; and in the private sector as a Career Consultant and Education Advisor for JPMorgan Chase.
Don holds a B.A. in Economics from Brooklyn College and an M.A. in Sociology from York University in Toronto. He also has a Certificate in Adult Career Planning and Development from NYU. Don grew up and still lives in Brooklyn, so he has plenty of time on the long Subway commute to read at least a book a week and catch up on all his favorite teams in the sports section - the Mets, Giants, Rangers, Knicks and West Ham United.
Vyju Manian is the Associate Director of Graduate Student Career Development at the Center for Career Education. A native of India, Vyju grew up in Bengaluru and Mumbai. She started her professional career as a Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Labs at Holmdel, NJ. Following a move to West Lafayette, IN, she worked as an academic adviser to international freshman engineers at Purdue University and subsequently as the Chair of the Math department at Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette, IN. Upon her return to New York City, she worked with undergraduates as an Advising Dean at Columbia University before joining Center for Career Education to serve the growing needs of the graduate student population. Vyju has an M.A. in Mathematical Statistics from University of Pittsburgh and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University. Her interests include traveling, cooking and reading.
Heather joined the Center for Career Education in 2007, making her own career change from the corporate sector. Her background includes spending the previous six years at a bulge-bracket investment bank, specializing in Campus Recruiting, Training and Development, and Talent Management specifically for junior populations at the firm (interns, analysts and associates). Realizing her passion for working with students, she made the decision to pursue her Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Development at Teachers College, Columbia University. Since she has made the transition to CCE, she spends her time working closely with students, employers, and alumni building dynamic international and domestic experiential opportunities for the Columbia community.
In her free time, Heather dreams about scuba diving the globe after getting certified in 2007 and pretending to be an expert foodie, eating her way around the newest and most diverse restaurants in NYC and specifically Brooklyn, her new home. Her allegiances will always be to Queens, the borough where she grew up and, most specifically to the New York Mets, her home team and her first employer (working their events and games when she was 15!)
Jennie joined the Center for Career Education in the summer of 2011 and is very happy to be a part of the Columbia community. In her current role, she works with developing and managing experiential learning programs for students and also serves as an undergraduate career counselor. Prior to Columbia, Jennie worked at an investment banking firm in the Campus Recruiting and Training area and then had her first experience in higher education at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. as Manager of Recruiting Programs. At Georgetown, Jennie worked to build meaningful connections between the campus, students, alumni and employers. She is delighted to have made her way into a field where she is able to help students explore the opportunities available to them and develop an understanding of how to build a fulfilling career. In her spare time, you will find Jennie with her nose buried in her Kindle, running in Central Park, and traveling as much as she can possibly afford with family and friends.
In the summer of 2011, Jill joined the Center for Career Education. Her role involves managing various international and domestic experiential education programs, as well as career counseling undergraduate students.
Jill completed a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication at Miami University and a Masters of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of South Carolina. As a student, Jill completed an internship at Ming Chuan University in Taoyuan, Taiwan where she worked directly with study abroad students in the International Education and Exchange Division. In addition, she interned at the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, India, where she supported local students who participated in Duke University's Talented Identification Program. Prior to joining CCE, she spent time working in the international education field as the Graduate Assistant in the University of South Carolina Study Abroad Office as well traveling to Asia extensively on behalf of the Georgia Institute of Technology Work Abroad Program to meet with employers interested in hiring interns. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the National Society of Experiential Education (NSEE) and is also involved in NAFSA (Association for International Educators). In her free time, you can find Jill running through Central Park, enjoying the many sights and sounds of NYC, or trying out new recipes in her kitchen.
Philip has enjoyed participating in and contributing to the career education space since spring 2012. A member of the experiential education team at the Center for Career Education, he has developed intellectual and professional interests encompassing a range of fields in global education including international experiential programming, higher education development, international labor mobility, and open online education. Outside of Columbia's gates, Philip enjoys writing, concerts, Brooklyn, traveling, the outdoors, and supporting his favorite sports teams and players from New York and Texas. He holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature from Princeton.
Since joining CCE in 2010, Emily has enjoyed working closely with the Columbia student community to provide career counseling support, coordinate educational programs, and collaborate with student groups. In addition to advising students on career opportunities and interests, Emily manages several CCE internship programs, including CEO London, CEO Beijing, the Columbia Exploration Externship (CEE), and the Virtual Internship Program (VIP) and serves on the Student Enterprises Advisory Board. Prior to joining the Experiential Education & Student Enterprises team, Emily worked on the Administration & Planning team where her responsibilities ranged from supporting and strategizing center operations to coordinating the Graduate Assistant program.
Laura joined the Center for Career Education in December of 2012 and is excited to be part of such a dynamic community. As a member of the Experiential Education team, Laura manages several domestic and international internship programs including programs which focus on civic engagement and the not-for-profit sector. Additionally, Laura serves as a career counselor for the undergraduate student body and sits on the advisory board for Columbia's three student-run enterprises.
Before coming to Columbia, Laura worked as program manager and director at several non-profit organizations including New York Cares and StreetWise Partners managing broad portfolios of adult education and job-readiness volunteer programming. She also completed an internship at Barnard's Office of Career Development and volunteered at NYU's Wasserman Center for Career Development. Laura completed a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Binghamton University and is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Higher and Post-Secondary Education at Teacher's College. In her free time, Laura can be found playing her guitar, putting ridiculous sweaters on her dog, George, and seriously considering going for a jog.
Courtney joined the Employer and Alumni Relations team in the fall of 2009. Along with her colleagues, Courtney's primary responsibilities are focused on building and maintaining relationships with employers and alumni interested in recruiting Columbia students and alumni. Courtney provides guidance for the On-Campus Recruiting program and new employer outreach to ensure effective, meaningful connections can be made between students, alumni, and potential employers.
Courtney's previous experience includes management of the Global Markets campus recruiting program at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Director of Student Activities and Orientation at Fordham University.
Patrick, along with the Employer & Alumni Relations team, works to develop and maintain relationships with employer partners. He seeks to bring new employers to campus, primarily focusing on those firms and industries in which students have expressed a special interest. With the many services available to employers through CCE, Patrick works with these new partners to create a tailored approach to recruiting at Columbia.
Patrick earned his bachelor's degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering in 2002. Following two years in finance as an analyst at BlackRock, he joined the Employer and Alumni Relations team. During his time working at CCE he has completed a master's degree in Public Administration at the School of International and Public Affairs. Patrick works with companies from numerous industries, but has a focus on start-ups and engineering companies.
Emily joined the Employer Relations team at Columbia University Center for Career Education in October 2009 and is now the Interim Associate Director. Emily partners with employers across all industry groups to assist them in recruiting Columbia students. Along with the EAR team, Emily manages the on-campus recruiting program and several recruiting events. Prior to Columbia, Emily worked in campus recruiting in the financial services industry for several years. Emily graduated from Brandeis University with a B.A. in English and Spanish Literature and is currently pursuing a master's degree at Teachers College, Columbia University in Organizational Psychology.
Vernon Gibbs joined the Center for Career Education in April 2010, but he is no stranger to Columbia University. As an alumnus of the College, Class of 2000, he has always maintained ties to the school through classmates and his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. He is excited to be back at his alma mater helping both students and alums in their careers. As the Outreach Specialist, Vernon focuses on a variety of industries including Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Government, finding companies in these fields and helping them use CCE as a tool for their various recruiting needs.
Prior to working at Columbia, Vernon spent nearly 10 years in both marketing and sales. After two years as an Account Executive for Paychex Payroll Services and three years in Product Education at In Demand Pay-Per-View, he spent four and a half years at the National Basketball Association as Coordinator and then a Manager for NBA TV and NBA League Pass. In his free time, Vernon enjoys playing video games, reading comics, and making custom action figures for toy enthusiasts.
Jeanine joined the Employer Relations team in May of 2012. She helps to connect students and employers through the on-campus recruiting program, employer events and information sessions, and the LionSHARE job database. As a member of the On-Campus Recruiting team, she conducts trainings at new orientations and student group meetings to teach students how to participate in the on-campus recruiting program. She is currently earning a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Teacher's College at Columbia University. Prior to Columbia, Jeanine graduated from Pace University with a Bachelor's degree in English and worked in non-profit PR for several years before making the switch to higher education.
Jeanine enjoys traveling and reading.
Ashley joined the Employer and Alumni Relations team in January of 2014. She assists students, alumni and employers in the use of the online recruiting system, LionSHARE. She supports the On-Campus Recruiting program (OCR), which includes on-campus interviews and information sessions. Additionally, she assists in the preparation and organization of career fairs, events and Center for Career Education Employer & Alumni Relations initiatives. She also serves as the initial point of contact for all inquiries from students, alumni and employers pertaining to jobs, internships, alumni relations, and career fairs & events.
Ashley received her bachelor's degree in Political Science and Creative Writing from Muhlenberg College, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She was also a National Harry S. Truman Scholar candidate. Prior to working at Columbia in higher education, she worked in the legal field at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and in marketing at a global association management company. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Psychology in Education in the field of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University's Teachers College.
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Ashley enjoys staying busy with outdoor activities, city life, reading, traveling, being active, comedy, Netflix, and spending time with family and friends.
Rose Sterling is the Director of Alumni Career Services where she oversees career counseling and programming for alumni of the five schools served by the Center for Career Education. Prior to joining CCE, Rose served as the Associate Director of Employer Relations at the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering where she led strategic employer outreach and recruiting initiatives for the NYU engineering student population. She also led innovative workshops with a focus on professional branding and connecting one's culture and identity to his/her career decision-making process.
Rose holds a Master of Education degree in Human Services and Counseling from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Education from the University of Florida. She is an active member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), American College Personnel Association (ACPA), and the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP). She enjoys playing chess, organizing spontaneous road trips, and convincing colleagues and friends to join her for a fun evening of bad karaoke.
Rose is very excited to join the CCE team, and looks forward to working with Columbia University students and alumni.
Leigh is the Associate Director of Alumni Career Services where she advises and counsels Columbia alumni in areas of career development and management. Leigh possesses a passion for assisting others with their career journeys and generating successful self-promotion strategies to get to their final destinations. Leigh began her professional career in the world of advertising and marketing, but soon decided to pursue her passion for counseling and supporting others with their self-discovery. Prior to joining CCE, she dove into higher education career services at Loyola University Chicago and was more recently the Assistant Director of Career Services at New York Institute of Technology.
Leigh holds an M.Ed. in Human Services and Counseling from DePaul University and a B.A. in Advertising/Public Relations from Pennsylvania State University. She has certifications in SHRM Essentials of HR Management and Mentoring Program Management (MPM). Leigh also serves as the Secretary for the executive board of the Metropolitan New York College Career Planning Officer's Association (MNYCCPOA).In her free time, Leigh enjoys jogging around NYC, Bikram yoga, any excuse for a traveling excursion, live music, and pretending to be a film critic.


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Robbie Kruse will play one more match for Melbourne Victory and one more for the Australian national team on home soil before jetting off to Germany in June.
The 22-year old will join German Bundesliga.2 outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf this European summer and says he is ready for the shift once he completes his obligations in his homeland.
The Socceroos meet Serbia at Etihad Stadium on June 7 and Kruse is looking forward to playing in front of a familiar crowd if he gets the chance.
"It's an honour to play for your country so hopefully if I'm selected and get my chance in these two games [against New Zealand on June 5 and Serbia on June 7] they're both friendlies so hopefully some of the fringe players can get a go," he said.
"And Victoria has some massive fans here. You see Melbourne Heart and Melbourne Victory games and the crowds are always bumping … so I'm sure it'll be a massive crowd like some of the fans I play in front of every week.
"I'll be departing after that to Germany so hopefully I can cap it off, have a good turnout and play good."
And Kruse said it will be a great experience to take on the likes of Manchester United star defender Nemanja Vidic , Chelsea right-back Branislav Ivanovic and Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov.
"You see these players play in the English Premier League every week and fantastic players. He'll be turning out in the Champions League final in a few weeks so it'd be a massive challenge. And they've got a really good team ranked 16 in the world," he added.
"It's going to be a massive challenge and something I'm sure Holger [Osieck] and the boys will be looking forward to."
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GRAHAM, Wash. - A silent statement made by some Safeway employees has a lot of people talking in Pierce County, including Cynthia Fajardo, the President of the Pierce County Sheriff Independent Guild.
The word that is used most is disgust, said Fajardo.
The union first received a phone call from the wife of a deputy who saw a Safeway employee wearing a button on their uniform that read, Justice for Ron Hillstrom: Stop Police Brutality.
Here's the place that she normally shops, and now she had to deal with this accusation against people that she knows and her husband works with, explained Fajardo.
The accusations started after an incident on Sunday, May 11, that involved Ron Hillstrom in a University Place apartment complex parking lot. The Pierce County Sheriff's office said Hillstrom had been acting in a threatening manner and reportedly had a screwdriver in his hand. Deputies tased him. Hillstrom later died at the hospital.
A Facebook page started by Hillstrom's friends claims he was not only tased, but beaten by deputies that night, causing his death.
The Medical Examiner's office listed Hillstrom's cause of death as Cardiac Dysrhythmia. Other significant conditions that contributed to his death are listed as cocaine use, excited delirium, enlarged heart, and restraint and rib fractures. The Sheriff's department and County Prosecutor are conducting investigations into the incident.
Fajardo said the investigations are still in the early stages, and people should not label it a case of police brutality.
We ask that they wait until all the facts are known before they make an accusation that is that horrific, said Fajardo.
Fajardo added that at least a dozen people complained to Safeway's corporate office.
In a statement, Safeway spokesperson Teena Massingill wrote:
We apologize to anyone who was offended. Some store employees wore the buttons without permission from the store manager. As soon as the situation came to his attention, employees were instructed to immediately stop wearing the buttons.


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Exact Data ConsumerBase Releases New Mailing Lists by State, City, County, and ZIP Code
Mailing List Company Reveals New Local Mailing List Database
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 06, 2013
Exact Data ConsumerBase, a mailing list company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has recently released a new database search tool for mailing lists based on geography.
The new free tool, located here (Local Mailing Lists), is an excellent resource for direct marketers. Each page, specific to geography, contains both business and postal counts by marketing channel – postal, phone, and email.
"Mailing lists grouped by state, city, county, and ZIP code are the perfect resource for brick and mortar companies looking to target nearby consumers or businesses," says Exact Data ConsumerBase CEO Larry Organ. "Bakeries, restaurants, clothing stores – virtually any type of business can use local data."
Users interested in purchasing marketing data for a postal mailing, telemarketing calls, or an email marketing campaign can contact Exact Data ConsumerBase through their website at http://www.consumerbase.com, email info(at)consumerbase(dot)com, or dial 877-793-1801 directly.
About Exact Data ConsumerBase
Exact Data provides multi-channel direct marketing services with a specialty in postal, email, and telephone solutions. Encompassing the entire life cycle of customer information, Exact Data's services focus on acquiring and retaining customers, validating, cleaning, and enhancing customer data, and improving the overall performance of marketing communications.
Exact Data is a Chicago-based company with regional offices across the United States. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/exact-data-consumerbase/local-mailing-lists-city/prweb11098655.htm


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Hotel description The Plaza Condominiums
Crested Butte, a former mining town, is a laid-back and friendly place with a lot of outdoor fun to be had. Located in a remote valley high in the Rocky Mountains, part of Crested Butte's charm is that it feels very far away from the big cities of the Colorado front range, and the Interstate-served resort areas of Summit County. Guests will find the town shuttle and the Crested Butte Mountain Express transport links in the immediate vicinity and the Silver Queen and Red Lady ski lift are around a 5-minute walk from the holiday village. The Elk Avenue shops are approximately 10 km from the apartment hotel.Located just steps from the main Silver Queen Express Lift, this charming club resort offers 50 accommodation units with apartment conveniences in a hotel-like setting. This resort is an easy walk to the action-packed ski area and offers great on-site amenities, including high-speed Internet access, a fireplace, full kitchen, private balcony, private laundry facilities, a lobby for on-site check-in, a bar, room service (dinner only), indoor and outdoor hot tubs, a steam room, tennis courts, a meeting room with conference facilities, and covered parking as well as lift access.Each room features an en suite bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, a kitchen with a fridge, cooker, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities, and a private balcony or terrace. Other in-room amenities include high-speed Internet access, a fireplace, washing machine, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a radio, ironing set and individually regulated air conditioning and heating.During guests' stays they can enjoy relaxing in the sauna or steam room, or in one of the indoor or outdoor hot tubs. If action is more what guests have in mind, they can play a few games of tennis on the tennis courts, or enjoy a round of golf.This resort has a restaurant serving dinner only.
Description The Plaza Condominiums
- • Number of floors (main building): 6
- • Total number of rooms: 50
Hotel type
- • Apartment complex
- • Holiday complex
- • Resort
Methods of payment
- • American Express
- • MasterCard
- • Visa
- • Launderette
- • Lift access
Car park
Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)
Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
- • Bar
- • Conference room
- • Sauna
- • Steam bath
- • Golf
- • Tennis
Distances (in meters)
- • Bus/Train station: 0.00 mi
Interest points
- • Silver Queen and Red Lady Ski Lifts: 0.00 mi
Double Interface Mlt - St room features
- • Balcony
- • Bathroom
- • Cooker
- • Direct dial telephone
- • Fridge
- • Hairdryer
- • Individually adjustable air conditioning
- • Individually adjustable heating
- • Internet access
- • Ironing set
- • Kitchen
- • Microwave
- • Radio
- • Shower
- • Tea and coffee making facilities
- • Terrace
Hotels nearby The Plaza Condominiums
- At 97.24 miles
Comfort Inn Gunnison
These premises are located on the outskirts of Gunnison, and surrounded by Colorado's beautiful scenery. Nearby attractions include museums, golf clubs and Western State College of Colorado. Guests can enjoy skiing in the winter, and fishing and hiking in the summer. Gunnison-Crested Butte regional airport is less than ten-minutes away by car. There are a range of shops and restaurants near the premises where guests can enjoy shopping or dining. The complimentary hot breakfast is a great way to start the day. Amenities include free airport transfers, free Wi-Fi, an exercise room and an indoor heated pool and hot tub. There are also guest laundry facilities. The comfortable guest rooms feature satellite TV, air conditioning and coffee making facilities. Non-smoking and accessible rooms are available. Business travellers will appreciate the guest-use copy and fax machines.
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- At 104.98 miles
The Grand Lodge Crested Butte
The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel is Crested Butte lodging at its finest. The Grand Lodge is a full-service hotel located just 200 yards from the ski lifts. Hotel accommodations are affordable, spacious, and are perfect for families or those wanting extra room to stretch out. The Grand Lodge Crested Butte offers exceptional amenities, including a heated indoor/outdoor pool, spa, hot tub, fitness room, steam room, plus the Woodstone Grill and Bar. Come visit and see why guests return year after year to this memorable mountainside resort hotel. Enjoy Crested Butte Colorado lodging accommodations with a superb location and affordable prices.
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- At 105.04 miles
The Lodge at Mountaineer Square
Located in the heart of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort base area - just steps from the ski lifts, near shopping and restaurants - Mountaineer Square provides an excellent starting point for your winter ski vacation or summer mountain getaway. With the luxury Lodge at Mountaineer Square featuring exceptional accommodations, and the Conference Center suitable for events from 20 to 500 guests, the new Mountaineer Square offers the finest in services for the guests' convenience. Enjoy on-site shopping and services, dining, and entertainment year-round. The Lodge at Mountaineer Square offers the finest in services for the guests' convenience. Besides the 24-hour, full-service Front Desk and an experienced and knowledgeable Concierge staff to assist you during your stay, enjoy the heated indoor / outdoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna and Fitness Center and so much more.
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Description: View down Main Street of businesses along the right side. A young boy stands with a shovel near a pile of gravel near the barbershop, which has a barber's...
Description: View from across street of the Village Hall/Fire Station. There are hitching posts along the curb. On the right a young boy stands on the sidewalk near a f...
Date: 1909
Description: This map shows vacant Wisconsin Central Ry. lands, settlers houses, lands sold by Wisconsin Central Ry., schools, churches, saw mills, and roads; also show...
Date: 1912-08
Description: Two African American men unloading the cement chute during paving of Janesville Plank Road.
Description: This map covers Iron and Price Counties and portions of Sawyer and Oneida Counties. The map shows vacant and sold Wis. Central Ry. land, settlers houses, s...
Date: date unknown
Description: View towards railroad depot with trains on railroad tracks on the left and right. In the foreground is a pile of gravel. There is a group of people on and...
Date: 1935-02-25
Description: A school bus stops in front of a house in a rural area as two children appear to wave goodbye to each other in the front yard. There is snow on the ground.
Date: 1894
Description: Sanborn map of a portion of Milwaukee, including St. Clair and Bishop and Potter Avenues. There is an inset for the South Side Wood Working Co.
Description: View down side of railroad tracks towards the Spring Green depot, with a locomotive just pulling in. A group of passengers are standing on the platform. In...
Date: 1902-05-11 ca.
Description: Looking up the Milwaukee River to the Humboldt Avenue bridge with the North Avenue dam in the background.
Date: 1917-03-03
Description: Winter scene of a snow-covered locomotive plowing its way through Barron, following a storm.
Date: 1899
Description: Several wagon loads of lumber stand in the yard of a planing mill.
Date: 1882 ca.
Description: View of Main Street business district. Horses and buggies on street. Some business signs read: "American and Norsk Store", "Furniture", "L....re & Son, Dry...
Date: 1925
Description: View from road of bridge along County Trunk F. There is an automobile parked on the other side of the bridge. Houses and tree-lined hills are in the backgr...
Description: View down hill of York Iron Works. On the left are charcoal kilns, and in the far background is the town.
Date: 1898
Description: The third Wisconsin State Capitol as seen from unpaved West Washington Avenue, with the West Wing to the left and the South Wing to the right. The church s...
Date: 1873
Description: This map is pen-and-ink on cloth and shows lot numbers, block letters, streets, West Wis. Railway, Hudson City Mills, and Lake St. Croix. Also included are...
Description: Two men are racing small horse-drawn buggies on a dirt track. Groups of people are watching from the stands. Behind the stands is a vine-covered building...
Date: 1898-05-19
Description: Two men sit in a horse-drawn wagon mired in the mud on a dirt road. Several houses are in the background, with two women standing on a porch on the left, i...
Date: 1852
Description: On left side map reads: "Note by the lithographer on the Original Plat there is a Certificate of Record signed by Resister of Dane Co. also a Certificate o...
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Guide to Milwaukee summer festivals
If it's summer in the city, you won't be far from a festival. Festival Season starts Saturday with the Highland Games and ends with Indian Summer Festival in September. Get out and enjoy.
Jump to: MAJOR FESTIVALS | FAIRS | CHURCH FESTIVALS | OTHER FESTIVALS | MISCELANNEOUS | SPORTS | CONCERTS | FREE CONCERTS »Read Full Article
Third Coast Percussion Ensemble fills hall with sounds
Present Music opened Saturday evening's performance with a Vogel Hall stage filled with percussion curiosities.
Featuring the Chicago-based Third Coast Percussion Ensemble, the program began with a completely fascinating performance of "Prayer — Star Dust Orbits" from Augusta Read Thomas's "Resounding Earth." »Read Full Article(1)
Estonian ensemble weaves vocal tapestry in Early Music Now presentation
A haunting selection of Estonian folk hymns and liturgical melodies filled the air at St. Joseph's Convent Chapel Saturday afternoon, thanks to the Early Music Now presentation of the Estonian vocal ensemble Heinavanker.
The singers, five men and two women, sang their liturgical melodies in Latin, switching to the Estonian language for the folk hymns. The hymns were traced to specific areas or parishes in the Estonian language, which is similar to Finnish. »Read Full Article
J. Cole's 'journey' lacks direction at the Rave
J. Cole told the capacity crowd at the Eagles Ballroom Saturday night that his show was not actually a show.
"This is a journey," he said. »Read Full Article


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Dr Laura Williamson, of Glasgow Caledonian University, argued that adverts showing young people covered in vomit can end up alienating members of the community, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.
In an editorial published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, she said: "Stigmatising and dehumanising entrenches or exacerbates inequalities, rather than helping to alleviate them. The use of stigma to control substance use urgently requires critical public debate."


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U.S. Marines Rock Out to Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' [VIDEO]
Britney Spears has apparently inspired a group of U.S. Marines stationed in Afghanistan to film a fun, tongue-in-cheek video in which they lip-synch to her hit single 'Hold It Against Me.'
The video, which features members of 266 Rein and HMLA 169, reportedly took over three months to shoot, and features everything from dancing to glow sticks.
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Taste of Home Cooking School [VIDEO]
We're all pretty excited that the Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to Yakima on May 21st. If you're not exactly sure what it is, here's a quick video that explains it all. Tons of booths for convenient shopping, recipes, i
Four-Year-Old Jersey Boy Cries His Way Into Political Office [VIDEO]
Move over, Chris Christie: There's a new Governor in town -- and he's only 4 years old.
Yep, just a few days after a YouTube video went viral, in which little Jesse Koczon was filmed crying because he was "too small" to be Governor of New Jersey, Christie signed a proclamation yesterday declaring Koczon an honorary governor.
Even better: the Koczon family reportedly received a special tour of the governor's office.
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While there have only been 21 hole-in-ones in the 74 tournament history of the Masters Tournament, there's been a rush of Augusta aces as of late -- seven in the last seven years.
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Sunday, April 8th (All times Eastern)
St. Louis Cardinals (2-1) at Milwaukee Brewers (1-1), 2:10 p.m.
Probable Starting Pitchers: St. Louis - Lance Lynn (0-0, 0.00) Milwaukee - Randy Wolf (0-0, 0.00)
(Sports Network) - There has been plenty of offense in this series between the Cardinals and Brewers.
One team will walk away with early-season bragging rights between the National League Central rivals when St. Louis and Milwaukee play the rubber match of a three-game series this afternoon.
After the clubs split 18 regular-season meetings, many of those heated affairs, the Cardinals got past the Brewers in six games en route to their second World Series title in six years.
The Cardinals then opened defense of their title with a win at Miami on Wednesday before knocking off the Brewers 11-5 on Friday on Milwaukee's opener.
The Brewers rebounded on Saturday in shutout fashion, riding seven scoreless innings from Zack Greinke and a pair of homers by Corey Hart to a 6-0 triumph.
Hart took Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright deep for a solo homer in the second inning and hit a two-run shot off Victor Marte in the sixth. Rickie Weeks homered off Fernando Salas in the eighth, part of a 2-for-4 afternoon in which he scored twice.
Greinke allowed just three singles in seven innings while striking out seven.
"I threw good games last year, but always seemed to find a way to give up a run," Greinke said. "You're always excited to pitch your first game, regardless if it's Opening Day or not."
Wainwright (0-1), who placed second in NY Cy Young voting in 2010, missed the Cardinals' entire campaign last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in early 2011. He allowed three runs on four hits while striking out six in 5 2/3 innings.
"I think we all went in there knowing [Greinke] had good stuff, and he had a good spring, so we knew he was feeling good. But our guy went out there and kind of did the same thing," said St. Louis manager Mike Matheny. "He just had one bad breaking ball that he left up. He did a great job against a great lineup."
The Cardinals were held to just five hits, all singles, including two from David Freese.
With Chris Carpenter on the disabled list, Lance Lynn will begin his second major league season in the rotation.
The 6-foot-5 righty made 18 appearances last year, including two starts, and posted a 3.12 earned run average. He missed the final 46 games of the regular season, but returned for the NLCS against the Brewers. He appeared in five of those six games, earning a win in Game 2.
Lynn, 24, made six appearances this past spring with four starts and went 1-0 with a 2.61 ERA.
The Brewers counter with a veteran in 35-year-old Randy Wolf, who begins his third season with the club. Wolf has won 13 games in each of his previous two campaigns with Milwaukee, going 13-10 in 33 starts last year with a 3.69 ERA.
The southpaw is 8-8 with a 3.91 ERA in 19 career starts versus the Cardinals and beat them in Game 4 of last year's NLCS. Wolf put together a solid outing, allowing just two runs over seven innings.
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Vokoun, Panthers shut down Blues
Tomas Vokoun stopped 34 shots for the shutout Saturday, as the Florida Panthers defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-0.
Florida won the game as +160 underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Cory Stillman, Stephen Weiss, Dennis Seidenberg, and Nathan Horton scored for the Panthers.
Chris Mason stopped 23 shots in a losing effort for St. Louis.


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Bentley Motors' Limited Edition 'Supersports' Pen Joins the Tibaldi for Bentley Continental Collection
LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Montegrappa, Italy's most revered manufacturer of fine writing instruments, today announced the availability of the "Tibaldi for Bentley Supersports" series of writing instruments. Long established as a superb adjunct to Bentley ownership, the "Tibaldi for Bentley Supersports" collection from the respected Italian pen crafter shares materials and aesthetic details consistent with the vehicles they symbolize.
The revered English manufacturer of luxury automobiles created a supercar for the 21st Century which embodies all of Bentley's traditional values but honed to accommodate modern needs. The Continental Supersports' designers exploited the limits of aerodynamics, employed radical new materials, banished excess weight, and even adapted the power train to work its magic with FlexFuel with the end result being described by the manufacturer as "the most extreme Bentley ever."
"The close collaboration between Tibaldi's engineers and Bentley's design team of Robin Page, head of Interior Design, and Jonathan Punter, resulted in the creation of an outstanding pen which encapsulates the features of Bentley's most powerful car ever," said Giuseppe Aquila, CEO of Tibaldi.
As interpreted by Tibaldi, the "Tibaldi for Bentley Supersports" series of writing instruments speak in the same design language as the vehicle itself. Each pen features Tibaldi's unique pocket clip terminated in a rolling ball. Every writing instrument adheres to Tibaldi's respect for the "Divine Proportion," the ratio between the pen's cap and the visible portion of the barrel when the pen is closed equaling the ratio of 1.618.
Tibaldi's designers turned to carbon fiber, the material most evocative of modern technology, to convey extreme functionality and purpose with solid titanium trims. These materials enable the "Supersports" pen to be both lighter and stronger. Complimenting the exclusivity of the actual car, the "Tibaldi for Bentley Supersports" collection will be limited to 630 fountain pens and 630 roller balls. The number of pieces manufactured corresponds with the horsepower of the actual vehicle.
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Half of ITE students received financial help in last academic year
Published on Oct 16, 2012 4:29 PM
About half, or 11,800 students at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) received help with course fees in the form of bursaries in the last academic year.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education Hawazi Daipi cited this figure in Parliament on Tuesday, as he sought to assure the House that help was available to low-income students to grant them access to the full range of educational opportunities at ITE.
Students can use their Edusave grants to pay for enrichment activities in Singapore, while two other funds provide help for those going on overseas activities. About 1,600 students last year received help with paying for overseas enrichment activities, said Mr Hawazi.
He was responding to a question from Mr Zainuddin Nordin (Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC), who wanted how many ITE students were receiving financial assistance and what help was in place to keep them in school.
The Senior Parliamentary Secretary added that ITE also worked with voluntary organisations to provide counselling and mentorshiop to students at risk of dropping out.


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Ando, Bau Truong, Cabramatta, Dinner, Lunch, Sydney West, Vietnamese
Ando: Before D-Lam jetted off overseas we both decided to have lunch at Cabramatta. I seriously don't know how one can find parking along John Street in midday! Dutton Lane Multi Storey parking is where I often leave my vehicle and parking 2 hours for $2 is more than enough. Since D-Lam needed to visit the bank, Bau Truong Vietnamese Restaurant was next door so that's where we had lunch. The waitresses here are quick and efficient but for some it can be viewed as rude. Try not to feel offended!
Beef Noodle Soup ($12). I don't often order this popular Vietnamese street food because nothing compares to my mum's pho. But the chilly afternoon meant it was perfect 'pho weather'. Like most Vietnamese eateries, the food came out quickly and I couldn't wait to dig in. I prefer my pho broth slightly sweet and fairly herbally. I found this broth a bit light and somewhat salty.
Special BBQ Pork Chops with Rice ($13). The last two time I came to Bau Truong I ordered this dish, so it wasn't a problem for me to finish off Darlene's dish. She thought that the portion was large but she enjoyed most of the dish. Shame that she's not a fan of egg yolk, shredded pork skin, cucumber, tomato and steamed egg. Sucks to be picky!
This wasn't the first time at Bau Truong for me and it definitely won't be the last. The food is served quick, tastes delicious and is inexpensive. They are also located in Canley Heights Marrickville.
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India should encourage its business community to build on economic relations with the countries of the region
External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid began an official visit to Chile and Argentina on Tuesday night. This is the first ever visit of an Indian Foreign Minister to Santiago. The fact that Mr. Khurshid will be there less than four months since taking charge is hopefully a sign of evolving priorities towards the region.
On January 27-28, Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, pro tempore President of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States — CELAC — hosted leaders from the region in Chile. This was preceded by the First CELAC Summit — planned biennially — with the 27 nations of the European Union. Mr. Piñera welcomed Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain, struggling with 25 per cent unemployment, and a mountain of debt, "to a better world." The irony, accentuated by the self-confidence of the Latin American and Caribbean leaders, was not lost on the former colonial power. The CELAC Summit, aiming to "unite our continent as never before," revealed the distance the region has come from its troubled past.
Towards regional consensus
Communist Cuba was simultaneously hosting peace talks between the conservative government of Colombia and the ultra-left guerrilla force, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia or FARC. Its President, Raúl Castro took over the Presidency of CELAC for 2013 in Santiago. Cuba remains outside the Organisation of American States, which includes all CELAC members, plus the United States and Canada, since its expulsion in 1962. Bolivia, which does not have diplomatic relations with host Chile on account of an ongoing territorial claim by the former, was represented by its President. The commitment to democracy was emphasised. Paraguay did not attend the summit, under pressure from the five-nation MERCOSUR, and the 12-nation UNASUR (The Union for South American Nations) — the sub-regional South American organisations from which it was suspended after a "legislative coup" deposing former Paraguayan President Lugo in June 2012.
The deliberations and ancillary events revealed fundamental differences in political and economic orientation, principally between the left-leaning regimes and the hosts and their supporters. The CELAC-EU Declaration maintains a balance between the EU's insistence on protection of investment and the assertion of overriding sovereign policy by the left in Latin America. Mr. Piñera admitted that "within CELAC we have learnt to live with our differences." The Santiago Declaration, adopted by the CELAC Summit, orchestrates regional consensus on incandescent issues such as security, narco-trafficking, multilateral negotiations on disarmament, sustainable development, etc. and reveals the region's collective determination to make up for lost time.
The stakes for India are high in this region five times its territory, with a population of 600 million producing over $10,000 on average annually per capita. Political relations are cordial, while bilateral trade crossed $32 billion in 2011-12 (30 per cent compound growth over the past decade). The Commerce Ministry has negotiated an amplification of a preferential tariff agreement with Chile and is preparing to negotiate similar agreements with other LAC countries. Indian enterprise is increasingly aware of, and present across, the region.
Focus on India
August 2012 saw the most significant development in India's relations with LAC countries. The Chilean presidency, clearly with the tacit approval of the entire region, identified India as its first port of call, followed by China. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reciprocated the initiative with alacrity. The Joint Declaration issued after the meeting of the External Affairs Minister with his counterparts from Chile, Venezuela and Cuba (the Troika of CELAC) signalled the start — or at least the definition — of a new era.
Mr. Khurshid's visit should largely fulfil the commitment to annual meetings, even though Chile has handed over the presidency. The identification of specific areas for collaboration — business, science and technology, agriculture, energy, culture and education — on separate platforms, provides a road map. Steps to implement these have been initiated by the MEA and should find resonance among stakeholders on both sides. A worthwhile return on diplomatic investment is guaranteed.
In the 1990s, the MEA convinced the Government of India of the need to "Look East," after having virtually ignored Asean and our relations with that vital part of the world. A similar exercise was carried out the following decade with Africa. Both were focused programmes, funded and executed with determination by the ministry in concert with other stakeholders. The results and benefits are evident.
The time has now come to carry out a similar exercise with the 33 nations of Latin America and the Caribbean. The complexity of the diplomatic challenge cannot be underestimated. To the geographic distance and magnitude, we must add the difficulties of communication, a lack of cultural appreciation, historic proclivities to Europe and the U.S., and the deep inroads already made by others, notably China. A CELAC-China Cooperation Forum finds mention in the Santiago Declaration.
Mr. Khurshid's visit comes at a crucial juncture. It must be utilised to emphasise our determination to engage Latin America in all aspects of the relationship. An important catalyst will be the business community, which will require official patronage to elevate the economic relationship to the next level. India needs to accelerate and upgrade its political and diplomatic exchanges with the region. More frequent visits at all levels, including by the Prime Minister, and a conscious effort to invite more leaders from Latin America, will help convince our friends across the South Atlantic of our sincerity.
(Deepak Bhojwani is a former Ambassador of India and consultant on Latin America. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com)
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Gold Coast United striker Shane Smeltz is eagerly anticipating next Monday's international friendly between New Zealand and Australia in Melbourne.
The All Whites star believes the Melbourne Cricket Ground clash is the perfect way for both squads to prepare for the World Cup and be given a send off before the finals in South Africa next month.
"For the fans of both countries it's going to be a great event and a fantastic way to send both teams off to the World Cup," Smeltz said.
"This week is the final camp and our preparation really starts to pick up as it's the 23 players who will be travelling to South Africa. Once we go into camp our thoughts will really start focussing on the World Cup itself – it's a very exciting time."
Smeltz said that it is a great time to be a part of New Zealand football as the sport is attracting a lot of interest and the fans are at fever pitch ahead of the sport's biggest tournament.
"Football is getting a lot of attention in New Zealand now with all the media hype and support from the public. It's great to see and fantastic for all the youngsters playing the game; I really hope it continues," he added.
"Now that the final squad is selected we're all beginning to think about the games ahead of us. We have some really tough games in our pre-tournament friendlies, let alone what we face in the World Cup itself, so it's a great time for New Zealand and for football.
"Every opponent we'll face has world-class players and we're really looking forward to getting out there and testing ourselves against players of that calibre."
And Smeltz added that he was also looking forward to taking on club teammate Jason Culina who is a key member of the Australian team.
"We trained together last week and there was a bit of banter about the game – we both love that kind of thing. It's going to be a good contest and we're both looking forward to it," Smeltz added.


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Talking to John Lithgow and Alfred Molina is like stepping into the middle of an old Monty Python sketch, with just the right touch of literate loopiness.
The scene: A suite at the Four Season Hotel on a seasonably warm afternoon; the two gathered to chat about their romantic drama "Love Is Strange," opening Friday, in which they play a gay couple who marry after being together for 39 years.
Lithgow's gray beard was in full bloom for his role in the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of "King Lear," which opened in Central Park a few weeks ago. Molina — whom Lithgow calls Fred — had come from the set of his new TV series, "Matador," for Robert Rodriguez's El Rey network.
Let the silliness began.
"How are you, Mr. Lear?" asked Molina.
"I'm good," said Lithgow.
"I am far too young to play Lear," cracked Molina. "I was in Donald Sinden's 'Lear' at the Royal Shakespeare Company. I played a character that didn't even have a name. I had to say, 'If it be man's work, I'll do it.' It was very important because 'King Lear' is all about the guy who brings the cart on before the battle scene."
They both erupted into loud laughter until a beep from Lithgow's cellphone interrupted them:
Molina: "I think it's telling you it's time for your pills."
Lithgow: "No, it's saying it's time for Fred to talk."
Molina: "I went for the cheap gag. I am going to get something like that on my phone."
"Love Is Strange" director and co-writer Ira Sachs confirms what is clear from the conversation. "I think they have really grown into dear friends — they were fond friends and now they are dear friends. I think they fell in love. They have gone through a lot of the same experiences, having been in the business and caring about the same things. They share values."
They share something else — an extravagant acting style. Lithgow and Molina both describe themselves — unapologetically — as "hambones."
"Let's face it, both John and I, in our separate ways, are fond of a little bit of scenery chewing," quipped 61-year-old British actor Molina ("Spider-Man 2"), who is a three-time Tony nominee ("Art," "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Red") and is nominated for an Emmy Award this year for "The Normal Heart."
But the two tone down the histrionics in "Love Is Strange." Instead, they bring a sweetness and simplicity to this delicate love story about artist Ben (Lithgow) and music teacher George (Molina), who take advantage of New York's new marriage laws and tie the knot.
But the Catholic school where George teaches doesn't approve of gay marriage and reluctantly fires him. To make matters worse, the couple must sell their apartment and are forced to split up until they can find a new home.
George ends up with friends, two hard-partying gay cops who live in their building, while Ben goes to live with his nephew and his wife, where he must share a bunk bed with their surly teenage son.
The separation is painfully difficult for them both. At one point, they reunite in the nephew's apartment, embrace and begin to cry.
"The most touching thing about Ben and George's relationship is they can't do without each other," said Lithgow, 68, who has earned Oscar nominations for 1982's "The World According to Garp" and 1983's "Terms of Endearment" and is an Emmy ("Dexter," "3rd Rock From the Sun") and Tony Award winner ("The Changing Room," "Sweet Smell of Success").
Sachs ("Keep the Lights On"), who co-wrote the film with Mauricio Zacharias, didn't have any rehearsals before production began in New York last year, which was initially difficult for his stars.


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The Indian challenge ended in the Korea Open Super Series Premier badminton tournament after Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal suffered a stunning quarterfinal loss to China's Li Han here on Friday.
The third-seeded Indian went down 14-21, 21-15, 12-21 in a contest that lasted 59 minutes. — PTI
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Capito to run for Rockefeller's US Senate seat
Capito was in the House of Delegates when she first ran for Congress in 2000. Her father, Arch Moore, had been Rockefeller's chief political rival several decades ago. Moore defeated Rockefeller in the 1972 race for governor, but then lost to him in a 1980 rematch.
Rockefeller narrowly won election to the Senate in 1984, while Moore served a third term as governor but then pleaded guilty to five corruption-related felonies. After recent health struggles, he and former first lady Shelley Moore did not attend the announcement. Standing by Capito was her husband, a finance executive, along with their grown children and their families.
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The Village Voice has an acerbic article about the Bush Administration's appointment of John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations. There was a day when I would have completely ignored articles like it. But that was before I read Jim Mann's The Rise of the Vulcans: The History of Bush's War Cabinet.
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Eurozone may end up failed currency union
Stephen Beard
Jan 4, 2012 The 17 nations sharing the euro as a common currency struggle to keep the eurozone together. Historically, currency unions have a poor track record.
European leaders not optimistic for 2012
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Jan 2, 2012 Leaders usually like to start the year with optimism, but Angela Merkel and others are finding it hard to see the bright side to the current situation in Europe.
All eyes on China and Europe in 2012
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Dec 30, 2011 In the New Year, financial experts will keep a close watch on both the eurozone and China, and their impact on the global economy.
A poem: O Euro! My Euro!
Amanda Aronczyk
Dec 27, 2011 With apologies to Walt Whitman, the Wall Street Poet considers the euro in verse, circa 2002 and the present day.
Which troubled eurozone nation are you?
Paddy Hirsch
Dec 15, 2011 What do you do when faced with a debt crisis? Get thrifty or look the other way? Take our quiz to find out which eurozone nation best matches your personality.
Will the U.K.'s relationship with Europe change?
Jeff Tyler
Dec 12, 2011 Britain was the only EU member not to agree to the new treaty signed last week. How will that affect relations going forward?
EU agreement isn't necessarily the right fix
David Gura
Dec 12, 2011 Twenty-six of 27 European Union leaders will pursue strict budget rules. But austerity may not be the best prescription for Europe's debt crisis.
Euro crisis not over yet
Stephen Beard
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Dec 9, 2011 European leaders met for yet another time, this time striking a deal that would allow the European Commission to oversee budgets and fine countries for getting into too much debt. But it won't solve the major eurozone issues.
EU summit takes place in Brussels; divisions abound
Stephen Beard
Dec 8, 2011 European leaders gather in Brussels to discuss closer fiscal union and try to save the euro, but EU lawmakers are divided on the way forward.
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Dec 7, 2011 German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy lay out their plan for stricter budget controls for eurozone nations in an open letter to European Council President Herman Van Rompuy.


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After Keith Melvin, a disabled and decorated veteran, returned from Iraq, he wanted to earn a bachelor's degree in legal studies.
Five years ago, the popular new U.S. Senator Barack Obama helped out when Robert Byrd of West Virginia needed money for his Senate re-election campaign, backing a fundraising effort that generated more than $600,000 in 24 hours.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world's biggest retailer, plans to offer its U.S. employees the opportunity to earn college degrees in a partnership with American Public University.
Federal spending to educate returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan is disproportionately helping the bottom line of for-profit colleges, according to government enrollment data.
Gum Tong owns a diner in Washington, D.C., and Matt Bellinger charters fishing boats in the Florida Everglades. They have this in common: The shutdown of the U.S. government cost them money they will never get back.
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Learn how to become a medical instrument technician. Research the education requirements, training information and experience required for starting a career in medical instrument technology.
Do I Want to Be a Medical Instrument Technician?
This job title refers to a specific position outlined by the U.S. government. Medical instrument technicians perform exams and procedures on research or clinical patients, and they may give the doctor technical information used to diagnose and treat diseases. Most of these technicians' work is performed in clinics, hospitals or research facilities using medical diagnostic and treatment equipment. Many work hours might be spent standing, and techs may need to lift or move patients.
Job Requirements
To work as a medical instrument technician, one must qualify to work at the GS-3 grade level, which requires a certificate, degree or completion of coursework in a postsecondary training program, along with work experience. The following table contains the main qualifications needed to become a medical instrument technician listed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM):
|Common Requirements
|Degree Level
|Certificate, degree or partial completion of postsecondary program required for entry-level work; education requirements increase with advancement
|Degree Field
|Dependent on the medical field; practical nursing, operating room technology and surgical technology majors are common at the entry level
|At least six months of experience required for GS-3 employment
|Key Skills
|Ability to work as part of a team, sense of personal responsibility, communication skills, sensitivity when dealing with patients, strong attention to patient response
|Technical Skills
|Knowledge of specific medical instruments and devices, like ultrasound and Doppler devices, spirometers, dialysis machinery and endoscopic instruments
|Additional Requirements
|Basic understanding of medical sciences
Step 1: Obtain an Education
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has specific education and experience requirements for each level of medical instrument technician. To work at the initial level, GS-3, applicants must have completed a 9-month (or longer) program in surgical technology, operating room technology or practical nursing. Alternatively, candidates can qualify with completion of one year of education that includes six or more semester hours of relevant science courses, such as biology, chemistry or anatomy. An internship of at least three months can also fulfill the requirements for the GS-3 level, according to the OPM.
Programs in surgical technology and related allied health fields are widely available at community colleges and universities and may yield a certificate or degree, depending on the program length. Students who complete 2-year degree programs are eligible for the next level of medical instrument technician work, GS-4. Common course topics in these allied health programs include human anatomy, medical terminology, surgical theory and patient interaction.
Success Tip:
- Find a school that offers certification training. Some colleges and universities train students to pass certification exams, like the National Certifying Examination for Surgical Technologists and Surgical First Assistants, which leads to the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) designation.
Step 2: Apply for a Job
To find a medical instrument technician job at any level, including entry levels like GS-3 and GS-4, candidates might check the Federal government's job listings. Beyond the indicated education and experience requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens and pass a background check. A drug test may also be administered.
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- Earn life support certification. While such certification is not mandatory for this career, some employers prefer applicants to have Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification prior to submitting an application.
Step 3: Gain Professional Experience
Upon entry into the field, medical instrument technicians must understand how to use the various pieces of equipment to run procedures on patients. After gaining more knowledge and experience, technicians must be able to make detailed technical adjustments to the machinery and understand the physiological reactions of patients under examination and treatment.
On the job, a technician can learn how to operate various therapeutic, diagnostic and surgical support devices. Commonly used equipment include fluoroscopic biplane x-ray devices, which produce radiographic images on fluoroscopic image intensification devices. Technicians will also become familiar with arterial blood gas analyzers, which measure carbon dioxide, blood pH levels and oxygen to determine potential lung deficiencies.
Step 4: Become a Specialist
There are seven different specializations available for medical instrument technicians. Those working in perfusion assist in heart-lung surgeries, while technicians who specialize in pulmonary function work chiefly with lung-related equipment and testing. A cardiac catheterization medical instrument technician does lung and cardiovascular testing on patients.
With an EKG specialization, technicians operate electrocardiographs; EEG-specialized technicians focus on the electroencephalograph, which monitors brain activity. Those with a diagnostic ultrasound specialization use ultrasound and sonography equipment. Finally, medical instrument technicians in hemodialysis work with patients who have kidney disorders.
Medical instrument technicians can start training in one of these specializations while on the job. Specialized positions are at the GS-4 level and above, and at least six months of focused training in the candidate's chosen area is required to attain one of these specialty positions.
Step 5: Advance with Additional Training
To move up to the GS-5 level, medical instrument technicians must earn bachelor's degrees in fields related to their specializations. For example, a technician working in diagnostic ultrasound might choose to earn a Bachelor of Science in Sonography. Alternately, students can qualify by completing a minimum of 24 semester hours of relevant coursework - half of which should be in the area of specialization - even if they don't finish a full degree. Further education at the graduate level can apply toward reaching GS-6 and above.
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Poems by Kusumagraj. This PoetrySoup page contains a list of poems and links to Kusumagraj poetry. Comment of this poet below.
Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar (Marathi : ) (February 27, 1912 – March 10, 1999), popularly known by his pen name, Kusumagraj (Marathi : ), was an eminent Marathi poet, playwright, novelist, short story writer, apart from being a humanist, who wrote of freedom, justice and emancipation of the deprived, In a career spanning five decades starting in pre-independence era, he wrote 16 volumes of poems, three novels, eight volumes of short stories, seven volumes of essays, 18 plays and six one-act plays. His works like the Vishaka (1942), a collection of lyrics, inspired a generation into the Indian freedom movement, and is today considered one of the masterpieces of Indian literature ., apart from his play, Natsamrat which has important place in Marathi literature. He was the recipient of several State awards, and National awards including the 1974 Sahitya Akademi Award in Marathi for Natsamrat, and the Jnanpith Award in 1988; he also remained chairperson of the World Marathi Conference in 1989. He was born in the city of Pune and spent most of his life in Nashik, Maharashtra .
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But can't stop, shootings in Columbine
from Talib Kweli – Letter From the Government Lyrics on Genius
The Columbine High School Massacre was a school shooting that took place in 1999. 12 students were murdered while 21 were injured.
The line is saying that although (in reference to the previous line) there are Crusaders of dark ages, you cannot stop the shootings
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Sao Paulo Travel Guide
Bicycling and Jogging
Parque Ibirapuera. Going for a ride or a run in one of São Paulo's parks is a good choice if you want a little exercise. For cyclists there are usually plenty of rental options (from R$5 per hour) available and special lanes just for riders. Parque Ibirapuera gets busy on the weekends, but it's still worth coming here. Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral s/n, Parque Ibirapuera, São Paulo, 04094–000. 011/5574–5045. www.parqueibirapuera.org.
Parque Villa-Lobos. Parque Villa-Lobos has fewer trees and less of a history than Parque Ibirapuera, but is big and has plenty of winding pathways wide enough to accommodate cyclists and runners. There are bike-rental stands inside the park, as well as a few soccer pitches and a big, concrete square with basketball half-courts. There are some food-and-drink options, too. Av. Professor Fonseca Rodrigues, 2001, Alto de Pinheiros, São Paulo, 05461–010. 011/3021–6285. www.ambiente.sp.gov.br/parquevillalobos. 6–6.