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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Consultant
South Africa - Last active: 2 days ago - Tests: 8 - Portfolio: 2
I am a certified Microsoft Dynamics CRM Specialist in Applications, Customization and Configuration. I am a full time freelancer active on Odesk and have some local clients in South Africa that I work with and support on an ongoing basis. Microsoft Dynamics CRM is what I am passionate about and am fortunate enough to be doing what I love. I am a professional Microsoft Dynamics CRM Consultant with over 20 years experience in Customer Service and Sales, Administration, Project Coordination and -Management and direct marketing. More specifically I offer the last 8 years hands on experience in the planning, installation, implementation, customization and configuration of MS Dynamics CRM 2011, 2013 and more recently 2015, to various customers in various industries. My core competencies are business needs analysis and requirements gathering, translating requirements into functional specifications, deployment, configuration, customization and administration of MS Dynamics CRM. I continuously improve my own knowledge on best practice processes for MS CRM and am often approached for advise on best practice. Having previously been a client who implemented Microsoft Dynamics CRM, I have a strong focus on end-user simplicity and have compiled various user training manuals with a focus on end user learning and buy-in. My passion is ultimately Microsoft Dynamics CRM, although I am also a Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist in SQL Server® 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance and SQL Server® 2008, Database Development. I specifically chose these areas of certification to compliment my Microsoft Dynamics CRM work. My second career passion is marketing automation and integration of bulk e-mail platforms in Microsoft Dynamics CRM (i.e. mailchimp using PowerMailchimp and ClickDimensions), that empowers my customers to communicate more effectively with their target base, mine their data better and gather so much more business intelligence from their contacts.
Expert Business Analyst, CBAP, BA Trainer, Process Improvement, Agile
India - Last active: 2 days ago - Tests: 13 - Portfolio: 10
Seasoned Business Analyst, Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®), Business Analysis Trainer and CBAP CCBA Trainer and practicing Process/BPM Consultant with extensive IT/Business experience across global clients from varied industries and size). Experience of working across many parts and cultures across the globe such as the U.S., U.K., India, Germany and Australia. I have trained several batches (individuals or small batches) of students from the US, UK and India. I have also trained large size batches from multinational management consultancy and technology services. My objective is to continue excelling as Senior Business Analyst/Consultant while adding value to my clients during various phases of a project such as: • Extensive interaction with key stakeholders like users, senior leaders and vendor representatives. • Keeping tabs on governance/quality of organization-wide RFPs/requirements from various application domains, while functioning as the lead on requirements management process team • Active participation and contribution in stream leader meetings • Planning and actively participating in various workshops on solution concepts, scope, requirements analysis and detailed level functional requirements, gap analysis and design • BPA (Business Process Analysis) and improvement. Creation of As-Is end-to-end process maps highlighting the key processes, data(domain) models, rules and improvement opportunities • Creation of extensive documentation of requirements (new/enhancements) in the form of data and business process models, dashboard designs, use cases, user interface models (wireframes/mock-ups) or screen definitions, worksheets containing critical information like user groups and performance requirements • Assisting IT staff (including outsourced teams) in technical design, testing strategy, test case reviews/testing/QA. Creation of acceptance tests on behalf of business teams • Active participation in overall project planning, status tracking, document control, traceability and post closure activities • Extensive QA/testing and reviews of partner integration B2B transactions (data) to ensure those are per specs • Creating Message Implementation Guides (MIGs) for various interfaces including critical business processes related to Advance Shipment Notice (ASN/ 3B2) and Milestone updates (3B3)s • Designing client specific BPM Methodology based on industry best practices • Training and mentoring in the area of Business Analysis, CBAP-CCBA exam preparation, BPM/BRMS, Quality guidelines and process expertise. Successfully trained batches in the US, Canada and India • Member of Business Process and Data CoE (Centre of Excellence) team for a top tier client's eBusiness team Professional Highlights: • Over the past 17 years , I have worked in all stages of SDLC, using different methodologies such as waterfall, agile, incremental. During all these years, I have contributed in wide variety of engagements as Business Analyst. I have in depth knowledge of BABOK framework. • I have specialized expertise in process improvement areas such as Business Process management Systems(BPMS), Business Activity Monitoring (BAM), Business Rules management Systems (BRMS), EAI and B2B based integrations. • I have worked with several US, UK and Australia based MNCs (such as Motorola, Genworth Financial, Capital One, British Telecom to name a few) on various IT engagements. While building my career expertise, I have lived and worked in India, U.S., Australia, U.K. and in Germany. As part of my odesk based consulting I have worked with several diversified clients located across U.S. Canada, Australia, Sweden and Dubai. • I have wide variety of business domain experience such as end to end Supply Chain, Trading, Insurance, Risk, Telecom, Performance Monitoring, in general web based systems, and ERP processes related to Sales, Inventory, Purchase and Logistics. I have also worked in the same role with small scale businesses as well, plus I have experience creating a small b2C online business setup. • Come from very strong technical and engineering background. Primary specialties include cloud computing, SOA and web-services, J2EE, client-server, .NET • I am certified NLP Practitioner from Australia and have skills to train/coach on the same as well. • Last but not the least- I have worked with global teams in completely remote model or partly remote model successfully for almost 5 years altogether. I have managed to do so successfully with regular communication and sharing updates, using remote access tools such as VPN, skype, teamviewer, GotoMeeting, WebEx along with appropriate preparation for the meetings and presentations. And yes, of course with help of great teams I have worked with.
- Business Analysis
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- Microsoft Visio
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- User acceptance testing
- Technical writing
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CFO | Consultant | Financial Analyst |Accountant | Auditor |Bookkeeper
Pakistan - Last active: 1 month ago - Tests: 7 - Portfolio: 14
Actions speak louder than words. My diversified experience and portfolio depicts my polished skills and capabilities which can take your business to new heights. I have Integrity, ethical touchstone and a genuine concern for those who are affected by the actions I take and the decisions I make. I see my role as one who sets standards, serves as a role model and insist on accountability. I believe in business where ethics, morality and transparency are important. My services include but are not limited to the following: • Business Consultancy • Financial Reporting ( Annual, Semi-Annual , monthly reporting According to I.F.R.S ) • Cash Flow Management ( Analyzing and Forecasting cash flow According to I.A.S -7) • Ratio Analysis • Reconciliation of bank Statement • Lease Accounting and management According to I.A.S -17 • Partnership Accounting • Debtor and Creditor management (Accounts Receivable and Payable ledger Management ) • Borrowing cost capitalization According to I.A.S-23 • Accounting policies ,Revenue ,Depreciation ,Impairments • Audit Sampling • Establishing Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) / Policies of the company. • Evaluation of controls to assess risks • Evaluation of Internal controls over financial reporting Core Values: My Clients As my first Priority Excellence In everything I do Integrity In all my dealings Respect For my clients
- Financial Accounting
- Cost accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Internal Auditing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
- Microsoft Word
- MYOB Administration
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Data Analytics
- Fraud Mitigation
- Fraud Analysis
- Technical writing
- report writing
- Business Analysis
- Project management
- Financial Management
- Financial analysis
- Risk management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Quantitative Analysis
- Microsoft Project
- Account Management
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- Accounts Receivable Management
- Administrative Support
- Automated Testing
- Business Continuity Planning
- Business IT Alignment
- Change Management
- ClickBank
- Corporate Finance
- Defect Tracking
- Event Management
- Event planning
- Flowcharts
- Functional testing
- Google Spreadsheets
- Investigative Reporting
- Mail Merge
- Manual Test Execution
- Negotiation
- Organizational Development
- Performance testing
- Policy Writing
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- Presentations
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- Islamic Banking
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QA Consultant - Project Manager
Argentina - Last active: 1 day ago - Tests: 3 - Portfolio: 4
I'm an IT professional, experienced and pro-active. I work as Project Manager, Software Quality Assurance manager, coordinator, consultant, QA analyst and supporting testing. I developed my expertise working several years for multinational companies. Good communicator (written and verbal) at all levels, including technical, project, programme, and business. I have a proven record of service delivery mostly on software quality assurance which has covered a diverse background in web, desktop and mobile technologies across functional, usability, localisation testing and managing projects. I can assist in the following areas: • Project leading & management • Test Management including Offshore test teams • Test Strategy definition • Test Process definition • Test Plan definition • Test Consultancy • Test Trouble Shooting Expertise: · Crowdsourcing · Agile, Waterfall, V-model, · Windows, mobile devices, cross browser testing. · Leading small testing teams, including onshore and offshore resources. · Liaising with stakeholders, project/programme managers, and development teams. · Test planning and test process design/initiation/improvement. · Estimating timescales and scheduling resources. · Progress meetings and reporting to all levels of management. · Incident and defect management. · Conducting, coordinating and leading peer reviews. · Business requirements/functional/technical analysis and static testing. · Identification of test conditions, design/development of test cases and test procedures.
- Project management
- Manual Test Execution
- Black Box Testing
- Software Testing
- Functional testing
- User acceptance testing
- Regression testing
- Microsoft Project
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Technology Pre-Sales Consultant / International Business Developer / J
Germany - Last active: 4 months ago - Portfolio: 3
Technology Pre-Sales Consultant/International Business Developer/Japanese Translator - Have 4+ years' B2B pre-sales experience in the IT industry - Typically involved in supporting deals up to $120k, from researching market trends and opportunities to generating leads and managing orders - Gather/analyze client needs and perform high-level systems analysis, design, configuration and testing - Drive optimal business operations/flows and practical solutions which have business impact - Deliver presentations to management and end-users and translate marketing collateral/technical documents into Japanese as required - Hold a B. Sc. in Information Science (2008) and am motivated to stay up-to-date on product/technology/industry trends - Bilingual English-Japanese
- Business Development
- Marketing strategy
- B2B Marketing
- Strategic planning
- Internet Marketing
- Business Process Reengineering
- Brand Consulting
- Startup Consulting
- database management
- Event Management
- Software Testing
- Functional testing
- Manual Test Execution
- Technical Documentation
- Translation Japanese English
- Trade Show Exhibition Design
Systems Analyst, ITIL , PMP & Six Sigma Process Improvement Specialist
Egypt - Last active: 2 days ago - Tests: 9 - Portfolio: 9
I am Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional who is thinking and talking in terms of creating business solutions, not just building software systems.Creating viable solution that unites the business and IT on projects. I am a modeler of business processes using the process/workflow software to create process models which can be simulated, analyzed, and even executed directly by the business,helping the business executives in decision making by modeling/simulating "what-if" scenarios. The most important responsibilities of mine are to act as a communication conduit between the stakeholders and the team . I represent the stakeholder community to the development team and translate the business needs for them. I am usually perform the following on any traditional software development project: 1. Scope the system. Work with key project stakeholders and business people to formulate and communicate the business vision for the project, map out initial requirements and the scope of the project. 2. Interpret business Processes and needs. work with project stakeholders to translate their requirements into something that developers can understand as well as to translate the resulting questions that the developers have into something the stakeholders can understand. 3. Translate technical issues. Breaking down technical and architectural complexities so that project stakeholders can easily understand any issues that crop up. Explain what the developers are doing and why they need to do it, including explanations. 4. Spell out the project details and requirements. work with project stakeholders to identify, model and then document their requirements and business domain details. 5. Test and validation. Work with project stakeholders to validate their requirements and analysis models via techniques such as reviews, walkthroughs and play acting,writing user acceptance test (UAT) cases and be a liaison between project stakeholders and testing team during UAT. 6. Represent project stakeholders throughout the process. the developers treat the BSA as the 'customer' from which requirements, domain information and business priorities are provided. The BSA, in turn, will work with the stakeholders to obtain information and to verify decisions. My responsibilities are to: 1- Identify and model process requirements using Visio , Itp-commerce and I grafx tools 2- Identify and model data requirements 3- Identify business rules requirements ; and test requirements which includes many levels of testing. 4- Manage requirements 5- Help scope the project 6- Write use cases 7- Improve business processes 8- Design screens (or prototypes) 9-Write system technical specifications 10- Determine benefit/cost 11- Lead and manage projects I believe that my strong technical experience and education is making me a very competitive candidate for any Business process and system analysis position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include, but are not limited to, the following: ► My experience is over 16 years as business process and system analyst ► I have extensive experience in business & systems requirements analysis with detailed documentation using various methods like process flow diagramming, use-case/ UML diagram, ERD, Screen mockups and Data flow diagramming using Balsamiq, Visio and Smart Draw and multiple process diagramming tools. ► I apply my experience as a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Business process and software requirements analysis continuous improvement for business processes based on Agile/Scrum Methodology. ► I apply all the technical skills such as Critical thinking and Problem solving for identifying improvement opportunities. ► Solution-focused professional with excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills. ► Responsible, loyal, reliable, and independent with high level of enthusiasm and creativity. ► Self-motivated professional achieve results and have superior ability to coordinate and perform several projects simultaneously. Skills and Competencies · Strong writing skills · Strong logical and analytical skills · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Proficient skills in process and project management Using Agile and Scrum Methodologies · Practical knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean or other process improvement methodologies · Proficient System Analysis and Critical thinking skills · Strong knowledge of industry best practices · Proficient PC skills · MicroSoft Word .Excel, PowerPoint & MicroSoft Project · Database applications like Access, SQL · Strong knowledge of Screen Mockups like Balsamiq, Visio, Smartdraw · Excellent customer service skills · Strong presentation skills Please Review also My LinkedIn Profile :http://eg.linkedin.com/pub/sally-william/22/b84/9bb
Career Consulting, HR Analytics, Workforce Metrics, Admin Services
Canada - Last active: 3 days ago - Tests: 4
My areas of expertise include: Compensation Analysis, Talent Management, Employee Program Management, Workforce Metrics Reporting, and HR Analytics. I enjoy projects that help to increase management efficiency in the areas of Human Resources and Data Management through structured work processes. In addition to HR Services, I also provide Career Consulting Services to help people reach their career aspirations. I write custom Cover Letters, Resumes, and LinkedIn Profiles. Other services include Interview Coaching, Employment Counseling, and Job Search Coaching.
Software QA | Performance Test Specialist
India - Last active: 3 days ago - Tests: 4 - Portfolio: 5
ISTQB Certified, 8+ years of corporate experience in software testing and a Full Time Freelancer Experience in working with the following tools and technologies: Technologies - Java, .NET, PHP Testing Tools: LoadRunner11.5, Performance Center 11.5, JMeter, Neoload, Blazemeter and Selenium Project Management Tools: HP Quality Center, Rally, QMetry, Assembla, Basecamp,Pivotal Tracker Bug tracking Tools: JIRA, Bugzilla Browsers:IE (8,9,10,11) FF,Chrome and Safari Mobiles Platforms: Android and iOS Domains Experienced: E-Commerce, Healthcare, Business Process Management, Travel, Supplier Information Management and Security. Specialties: Manual, Usability, Compatibility Testing Functional Automation and Performance Testing Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Performance & Automation Engineer,Java/C# Unit Tester ,QA Architect
Bangladesh - Last active: 1 month ago - Tests: 9 - Portfolio: 33
9+ Years Experienced,Highly skilled Test Developer From Bangladesh:Work Areas. 1. Performance Testing, Debugging, Profiling & Investigation(Jmeter, LoadRunner, ANTS,DotTrace, Yourkit)** 2. Automation/Unit Testing in Web and Mobile Apps(Selenium, CodeCeption, Robotium, Sahi, Pex-Mole-Calabash)** 3. Software/Framework Development / Data Scrapping(Java/C#)** 4. End to End Software Test Design/Planning/Strategy** Exp : http://shantonusarker.blogspot.com/p/experience.html . Offers : http://shantonusarker.blogspot.com/p/hireme.html . My Gadgets & Gears : http://shantonusarker.blogspot.com/p/gadgets.html* Experienced areas : -Performance testing in JMeter/Load UI/SOAP UI/ WAPT/LoadRunner/Visual Studio Load Test/WinRunner/WCF Test -Performance Profiling and Investigation for DotNet and Java Application using ANTS, DotTrace, Yourkit, PerfView, VisualVM, Hprof. -Functional testing/ Framework building in Selenium/Sahi/Coded UI, VS Test/TestComplete/TestNG/NUnit/XUnit/JUnit/Robotium/MonkeyTalk/Pex/Mole/Behave -Flash Automation using Genie/Flash Selenium -BDD with cucumber, Calabash-android, Ruby -Developing tools(C#,JAVA, C++) for testing ,validation & reporting. -Bing Map API/ Google MAP API integration with c# and java -Data Crawling/Scrapping using JAVA(Jsoup/nutch/solar) & C# DotNet -Unit Tests and Integration Tests on a. C#, ASP.Net,SharePoint 2010(on Layer Architecture with Nunit,XUnit, MS Test, PEX, Moles ,Behave) b. J2EE, J2SE (Junit, TestNG, c. Android (Junit, Robotium ) d. PHP(php unit) /codeception/ CasperJS -Mobile Automation using Robotium /CalaBash/Monkey Talk -Security Testing(SQL Injection, Pin-testing, Cross Site Scripting) with Acunetix and Firefox/chrome extensions -Bug/Issue Investigation(Root Cause Analysis) and Tracking -Software design and documentation using UML 2.0 for Layer Architecture. -Training in SQA/Testing & Development (JAVA,C# .Net)
- Performance testing
- Load testing
- JMeter
- Selenium
- Java
- Software Testing
- Unit Testing
- Test Driven Development
- Python
- Test Automation
- .NET Framework
- Project management
- Software QA Testing
- Software Debugging
- Core Java
- Automated Testing
- Test Case Design
- Customer service
- User acceptance testing
- Business Analysis
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- LoadRunner
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- Autoit
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- Testing Framework
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- Functional testing
- Penetration Testing
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- Borland SilkTest
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- Regression testing
- Manual Test Execution
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- Web Testing
- Data Structures
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IT Business Analyst/IT Systems Analyst/Software Analyst
Bangladesh - Last active: 7 hours ago - Tests: 4 - Portfolio: 4
*****2500+ Upwork hours and still counting****** Salient Points: # Highly experienced in all phases of Software development life cycle. # Expertise in both waterfall and agile software development and implementation approach. # Efficient in requirement development and requirement management. # Expert in Project Communication, Monitoring, Controlling. # Have adequate domain knowledge in all business processes like E-commerce and ERP systems. # Good knowledge in Magento E-commerce platform. # Translating high level business requirements into functional requirements. # Working closely with the Client, examine existing business models and the flow of data in the business. # Discuss the findings with the Client and design an appropriate improved IT Solution to improve business efficiency and productivity # Expert in articulate business process models and produce outline designs of the new IT system, specifying the data files and logical operations the system will perform and the way data will be viewed by the user # Have expertise in writing technical documents like project scope statement, URS, SRS, System workflows, User stories, Use cases, User manuals/guide # Have experience on provide training on business analysis remotely.


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As first lady, fashion has helped Obama shape an image that is both accessible and aspirational.
Kate might also want to think about taking a dresser or a lady's maid.
He could hire the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to follow Gingrich around singing "Once, Twice, Three Times a lady" at campaign stops.
c.1200, lafdi, lavede, from Old English hlæfdige "mistress of a household, wife of a lord," literally "one who kneads bread," from hlaf "bread" (see loaf) + -dige "maid," related to dæge "maker of dough" (see dey (1); also compare lord). The medial -f- disappeared 14c. Not found outside English except where borrowed from it.
Sense of "woman of superior position in society" is c.1200; "woman whose manners and sensibilities befit her for high rank in society" is from 1861 (ladylike in this sense is from 1580s, and ladily from c.1400). Meaning "woman as an object of chivalrous love" is from early 14c. Used commonly as an address to any woman since 1890s. Applied in Old English to the Holy Virgin, hence many extended usages in plant names, place names, etc., from genitive singular hlæfdigan, which in Middle English merged with the nominative, so that lady- often represents (Our) Lady's; e.g. ladybug. Ladies' man first recorded 1784. Lady of pleasure recorded from 1640s.
Any woman; any grown-up female •Used increasingly since the 1970s, perhaps as a sort of response to feminism: That's a very smart lady (1400+, US use 1890s+)
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bag lady, fairy lady, old lady, the opera's never over till the fat lady sings
["Key Concepts in the INCAS Multicomputer Project", J. Nehmer et al IEEE Trans Soft Eng SE-13(8):913-923 (Aug 1987)].


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Stephanie Brown. Another victim on the New 52.
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They said it may be a Batwoman colouring mistake, but the bat-symbol is the wrong shape to be Batwoman. Something's definitely going on here.
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Nope. No. Nuh uh.
I don't know. In one way, it's stinks that her first appearance is as a zombie. However at least there is a confirmation that she exists.
Stephs coming back as Red X anyway :P (wishful thinking I know)
@Quintus_Knightfall said:
Stephs coming back as Red X anyway :P (wishful thinking I know)
is that a female Red X done by Brett Booth??? so awesome
@danhimself: Yeah. Its his sketch of a Steph Brown New52 Red X. I dont know if he was just messing around or if its a legit thing in the works.
@Ren_: Same here. I dont even like Steph Brown, but I would.
@Quintus_Knightfall: I just found it on his blog...unfortunately he says that it's just something he did while messing around and that WB owns the rights to Red X so he doubts that a Red X will ever appear in the comics
@danhimself: That sucks. Good looking out on the info though.
@Quintus_Knightfall: no problemo
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Probably just a cameo thing that'll get pushed under the rug if Steph shows up again.
I like the idea of her being Red X. It'd be a neat way to put the character into the DCU.
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I think it's just a coloring error. The costume is nothing like Stephanie's.
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i dont think she is steph but i hope to return
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@Quintus_Knightfall: I just found it on his blog...unfortunately he says that it's just something he did while messing around and that WB owns the rights to Red X so he doubts that a Red X will ever appear in the comics
sadface :/ Idk why WB can be so obtuse about these certain things. The show isnt coming on anymore, (this new chibi show isnt the same i tell ya :p) and anyway thats how Harley Quinn was introduced into comics, and now she is a hugely popular character. IT would benefit them to allow these characters and concepts into the comics
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She should come back, but only if she is still the one & only Spoiler, & not Batgirl #4. Or 3, or 5.
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I still don't understand why they can't bring both Steph and Cass back. If they want Barbara to remain the only Batgirl, Steph could be Spoiler and cass could be Black Bat. I actually think it would be really cool if they did like a Team Batgirl/Batgirl Inc. with the three of them. They have an interesting dynamic and it would make fans happy. Goddamn it DC.
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It's DC.
"You want Steph and Cass?"
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Author Notes: One very hot day, these were ingredients I had on hand; so, inspired by all the ice cream recipes I have ever read and with help from my ice cream maker's booklet...this is the recipe I concocted. —lapadia
Makes 1 quart
- 2 C reduced fat buttermilk
- 3/4 C sugar
- 1 cup heavy whip cream
- 2 fresh squeezed limes plus their zest
- 2 tablespoons vodka (lime vodka would be great)
- In a large measure cup with a spout add the sugar and buttermilk; whisk together until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in the whipped cream, stir gently, just until incorporated. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
- After an hour has passed, stir the vodka into the mixture and pour into your ice cream maker; churn according to manufacturer's directions.
- After churning is complete stir in the lime zest.
- Let sit covered in the freezer (at least an hour) before serving.
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about 2 years ago Sophia Henkel
Yeah! I was looking for a buttermilk ice cream recipe. We just bought an ice cream maker attachment for the kitchen aid. I will be making this ether as is or with the lemons from my garden. Thank it looks delicious.
about 2 years ago lapadia
Hi Sophia! Happy you will be trying out this recipe and congrats on purchasing the ice cream attachment! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Lemons from your garden...lucky you!
about 2 years ago
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
This is incredible! I love buttermilk ice cream and the lime is the perfect addition.
about 2 years ago lapadia
Thanks, Suzanne! Yes, if you love lime it is addicting in this recipe, a perfect ending after a Mexican meal...with a shot of tequila and a lime wedge, of course!
almost 5 years ago
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
You and I are on mind meld again! I have an over-ripe cantaloupe in the refrigerator and I just put the bowl of the ice cream maker in the freezer so I could make sorbet tonight. Yum!
almost 5 years ago lapadia
Cantaloupe = Yum. I am going to make your cucumber-mint recipe (finally) as soon as our cucumber are ready...they are getting real close!
almost 5 years ago Sagegreen
This is beautiful! I can't wait to try this. Next week my ice cream attachment should arrive!! So I look forward to learning how to use it. I love buttermilk and lime.
almost 5 years ago lapadia
Yeah to the attchment that is on its way! Have fun making ice cream and looking forward to hearing how this recipe went for you!
almost 5 years ago SallyCan
I've made buttermilk ice cream that just wanted to be sweet, but didn't have the smarts to pair it with lime, which plays off the tangy flavor, I'm sure. And the vodka is brilliant! I've got some buttermilk in my fridge just waiting to be used, and this is what will happen to it!
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Hope you enjoy it as much as we do...let me know!


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Despite being only 45 minutes by private boat from Tasmania's capital city Hobart, Bruny Island seems another world away. With a population of just 650 permanent residents Bruny Island was, for many years, Tasmania's best kept secret. In recent years, however, the island has come to capture the imagination and interest of Tasmanians and international visitors alike.
Lying off the south-east corner of Tasmania, at the edge of the Southern Ocean, Bruny Island is blessed with spectacular rugged scenery, pristine beaches and an abundance of wildlife. The extraordinary beauty of the island has attracted a unique band of locals who use Bruny's pure environment to craft and grow some of Tasmania's finest foods.
The cool, clean waters that surround Bruny island support an abundance of life including crayfish, abalone, salmon and oysters. On land there are a number of well known producers making cheese, growing wine, olives and berries, making fudge and farming pigs, goats, sheep and wallabies.
The idea of a long weekend suggests a relaxed and indulgent approach to travel, almost a celebration. A Long Weekend on Bruny Island is total immersion into the best of Tasmania's food, wildlife and scenery.
Bruny Island Tour – Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will meet your tour guides and fellow guests (maximum of 8) on the waterfront of Tasmania's capital city, Hobart. Step aboard your private boat and let the adventure begin with a cruise down the Derwent river to Bruny Island. Today our goal is to walk out to a spectacular cape on the east coast of Bruny Island (12km, 5-6 hours return).
On returning from our walk we will wade out into the crystal clear waters of Great Bay to learn how the famous Bruny Island oysters are farmed and shuck them straight out of the water. The perfect way to cool down after a walk!
Next stop; our camp. After a hot shower, join us in the dining house for a drink and to share stories of the day's adventures as the guides busy themselves preparing your dinner sourced from either on the island or in the waters surrounding it
- Step aboard our private boat and explore the river Derwent as we cruise to Bruny Island (we offer the only alternative access to the long queues of the Bruny Island ferry)
- Enjoy a guided walk on Bruny Island's east coast (12km return, 5-6hrs, don't worry you won't need to carry a pack)
- Cool off by wading out into the crystal clear waters of Great Bay and harvesting your own oysters
- Sleep in a king size bed in a luxury tent and enjoy a hot shower at our camp set on a secluded 100 acres
- Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine as your guides prepare dinner sourced from either on the island or in the waters surrounding it
Day 2
Day two might begin with a gentle thumping past your tent. While the inquisitive wallaby isn't your wake up call, his visit, or the promise of warm croissants might lure you from your crisp sheets of king-size luxury to reunite with us at the rustic wooden dining table once more.
Today's walk is East Cloudy Head for views of Tasmania's far south and the wild Southern Ocean. The five-hour journey begins by walking the length of Cloudy Bay Beach. Windswept and beautiful, the walk then leads us into coastal heath and up toward spectacular views of Bruny Island's rugged south coast.
As with the previous day, the afternoon is time for more gourmet spoiling. Next we drop in on Ross and Emma O'Meara's farm to collect the free range pork that they have had slow cooking in their smoker for us overnight. Back at camp enjoy time to sit on the deck, walk among the ferns, partake in another lavish shower or simply read a book while your guides prepare the evening meal.
- Guided walk to East Cloudy Head for views of Bruny Island's rugged South Coast and the Southern Ocean (12km return, 5-6hrs, dont worry you wont need to carry a pack)
- Drop by our neighbour Ross O'Meara's farm (of Gourmet Farmer fame) and collect some ingredients for the evening's meal (Bruny Island Food)
- Have some time to yourself and try to spot some of Bruny Island's 150 species of birds (including all 12 Tasmanian endemics)
- Gather round the fire with a glass of pinot from Tasmania's Southernmost vineyard
- As darkness descends on camp, watch as Tasmania's unique nocturnal wildlife emerges
Day 3
The final day promises much exhilaration. After a short rainforest walk and a search for Bruny's famous white wallabies, we board Rob Pennicott's award-winning wilderness and wildlife adventure cruise.
We journey along the stunning coastline past some of the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere and out to the Friars Rocks we'd seen walking the day before. Playful dolphins, bold fur seals, cruising albatross and the taste of salty lips complete the thrilling experience.
To finish your long weekend in style, enjoy lunch on The Jetty Café's deck, awaiting the arrival of your private boat on the beach below. The return trip to Hobart offers a scenic farewell to your adventure. Before you know it you'll be back at the Tasmanian capital, likely wondering if the long weekend was one big thrilling daydream from your office chair.
- stretch your legs on a short morning rainforest walk and search for white wallabies
- Experience Rob Pennicott's multi-award winning wilderness and wildlife adventure cruise with the chance to see seals, dolphins, whales and albatross
- Enjoy lunch and a farewell drink on the deck of The Jetty Cafe
- Farewell Bruny Island with a scenic boat return trip back to the Hobart waterfront
Booking Details
Tours operate between November and April. Our Long Weekend is designed as an all inclusive experience so you can leave your wallet at home
The Long Weekend includes:
– Three amazing days to explore Bruny Island
– Two nights twin/double share accommodation in a luxury tent with a king-size bed
– Journey from Hobart to Bruny Island by private boat
– Return from Bruny Island to Hobart by private boat
– Spectacular coastal walks
– Rob Pennicott's award winning Bruny Island Cruise (Best Attraction in Australia 2013)
– All food and drinks
– Expert, qualified guides
– All national parks passes
Cost: $1895 per person all inclusive.
Nov & Dec: Friday Departures only
Jan-Apr: Tuesday & Friday Departures
Trips depart the Hobart waterfront at 730AM on the first day and return at approximately 6PM on the final day with a maximum of eight guests and two guides.
Friday departures are guaranteed to depart, regardless of numbers. Other trips require a combination of 4 bookings to guarantee departure.
Please see the calendar for schedule and availability
Special Offer: Why not get a group of 8 friends together and have an exclusive Long Weekend to yourself and save 10% on the tour price?
Bruny Island's Food
Food is an element very closely connected with Bruny Island and an important part of The Bruny Island Long Weekend. For an island with around just 650 inhabitants, Bruny Island's local produce is exceptional.
Almost 100% of the food we consume over the long weekend has been sourced from the island itself or within Tasmania. Our food miles are so low that in most instances, you will see where your food is produced on the same day that you eat it. You may even have met the person who made it.
The cool, clean waters that surround Bruny island support an abundance of seafood and on land there are a number of well known producers making cheese, growing wine, olives and berries, making fudge and farming lamb, goat, pork and native game.
We endeavor to use them all.
The Accommodation
Surrounded by towering Eucalypts and blackwood trees, our private reserve supports an abundance of endemic Tasmanian birdlife and marsupials. With most of our days spent in wild, powerful, coastal places, our camp is a sanctuary we can return to at the end of each day, as we change to a more introspective focus gathering round the fire in the dining room and sharing food and stories from the day.
Guided Walks
It is often said that Bruny Island is like a microcosm of Tasmania with an amazing variety of environments compacted into an island that takes just one hour to drive across.
Our guided walks take you through varied terrain including beaches, rocky headlands, bush trails and rainforest and by the end of the Long Weekend you will feel like you know Bruny Island intimately.
The walks are challenging enough to support our questionable claim of being a 'calorie neutral' tour, but easy enough to be within most people's ability. We recommend you be in good health and be moderately fit to undertake the trip. We walk for approximately 5-6 hours on both day 1 and 2 and cover around 12km each day. On the third day we enjoy a short guided walk through the rainforest.
One of the great aspects of our walks is that as we return to the same camp both nights, you do not have to carry a pack!
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Tracy Babbidge, Bureau Chief for DEEP's Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy, focused her remarks on the agency's latest Integrated Resources Plan (IRP), which was released in draft form on December 11, 2014. The IRP, last issued in 2012, assesses the state's energy needs and sets forth a plan for meeting those needs through both demand-side and supply-side resources. The energy landscape looks very different now than it did in 2012, she explained, with major generator retirements announced in the last couple of years and significant amounts of renewable energy added to the system. She highlighted the plan's key recommendations, which include a regional approach to issues surrounding energy infrastructure and increased support for energy efficiency, distributed generation, and combined heat and power (CHP). She also touched on Connecticut's desire to step up advocacy on energy issues at the federal level, particularly in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Grid modernization is another area of focus in the IRP, which recommends a proceeding to address the need for a modern grid that accommodates a wide array of technologies and resources. The draft IRP will be subject to a 60-day public comment period, after which the agency will issue a final version.
November 12, 2014: Procuring Retail Supply in a Volatile Electricity Market
On November 12, 2014, CPES hosted Anne George, Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Communications for ISO New England, Michael Coretto, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for UIL Holdings Corporation, and Taff Schamler, Chief Operating Officer for North American Power, to discuss power system operations last winter and procuring retail supply in a volatile electricity market. State regulators and utilities in New England have announced significantly higher retail electricity rates that will take effect this winter due in large part to the high wholesale electricity prices the region experienced last winter. The panel discussed the impacts of natural gas pipeline constraints and how utilities and competitive suppliers manage the risk of procuring supply in the wholesale electricity market.
Anne George provided a regional perspective on what's driving prices in the wholesale electricity market. She discussed the region's dependence on natural gas for power generation and the challenges ISO New England faced last winter during colder-than-normal weather conditions. Because of natural gas pipeline constraints, New England experienced sustained high natural gas prices and, in turn, sustained high wholesale electricity prices. George also provided an update on the 2014-2015 Winter Reliability Program and market enhancements intended to improve power system operations this winter. She explained that recent market enhancements will improve long-term resource adequacy and performance, but they may not result in much-needed energy infrastructure investments throughout the region.
Michael Coretto of UIL Holdings explained how local distribution companies procure gas supplies for their customers. He noted that given the projected supply and demand forecast for this winter, he expects there will be no deficiencies in meeting peak day requirements. He also provided the perspective of a regulated electric distribution company that procures supply on behalf of standard service customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier. He explained that the overarching principle is "laddered" procurements, which dampens the impact of price spikes in the wholesale electricity market through multiple power procurements for a given delivery period. He noted that expectations for another cold winter and vivid memories of winter 2013/2014 have led to much higher retail electricity rates for the first half of 2015.
Taff Schamler of North American Power spoke from the perspective of a competitive retail supplier buying in the wholesale market. He explained that due to natural gas pipeline constraints, New England gas prices this winter are four to five times higher than most areas of the United States, causing large premiums in power prices compared to other regions. According to Schamler, the impacts on competitive suppliers can be severe, and include not only financial losses and reputational damage, but even exits from the business. In response to last winter, Schamler explained that North American Power has adjusted its products and plans, adjusted the way it hedges, and diversified its business outside of the volatile conditions in New England.
Click here for a copy of the presentations.
October 8, 2014: What's the Deal? 21st Century Energy Joint Conference
In his 2015 energy forecast, delivered at this year's 21st Century Energy: What's the Deal conference, DEEP Commissioner Robert Klee noted that with a "cheaper, cleaner domestic energy supply just 90 miles away," his agency is aiming for 50% natural gas penetration in Connecticut to achieve parity with neighboring states. Commissioner Klee's comments was only one of the many highlights from this annual conference that CPES and CBIA co-host.
He acknowledged, however, that natural gas is not a viable option for the foreseeable future in half the state, "which is why need to keep pursuing energy efficiency…and driving down the cost of alternatives."
Noting that "there are limits to what consumers can and will pay," Klee called for leveraging more private capital to reduce subsidies—crowdsourcing, the Groupon approach, and other innovative ways to encourage deployment at scale.
In additions to the Commissioner's address, attendees also heard from energy leaders such as Heather Hunt, Executive Director, New England States Committee on Electricity, Bryan T. Garcia, President and CEO, Connecticut Green Bank, Kevin R. Hennessy, Director Federal, State & Local Affairs – New England, Dominion Resources, Inc., and James G. Daly, Vice President Energy Supply, Northeast Utilities. Hannah K Bascom, a Business Development specialist at Nest Labs gave the afternoon keynote address.
The day's program ended with a panel made up of Connecticut news reporters and their take on the impact energy policy on the November, 2014 elections.


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"Just as auto coverage is now mandatory in nearly all states, Baucus would a require that all Americans get health insurance once the system is overhauled. Penalties for failing to get insurance would start at $750 a year for individuals and $1,500 for families. Households making more than three times the federal poverty level — about $66,000 for a family of four — would face the maximum fines. For families, it would be $3,800, and for individuals, $950."
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A program language should be taught on the basis that it teaches the student programming and not that it jigsaws them into the world of business. I student that can transcend languages is likely to be a better programmer anyways, as they'll have more tools and models with which to get a task done.
I would agree with this in theory, however in practice it doesn't create a programmer who can transcend languages. In fact, they generally become very tied to specific language paradigms or capabilities. For instance, most universities seem to have selected Java as the language for CS. The problem here is that when they get into the "real world" they can't find a job doing anything but java. Why? Because they have no clue what a pointer is or how to use it. Most CS and related programs are hurting our students simply because the instructors don't want to teach about certain things, or because they or the students think it's just too hard. Most people I work with don't really understand how programming really works. I once had a co-worker who had been programming for 20 years, but had no idea that the CPU had registers, what they were for, or how they would be used. That's just sad.
My favorite class with respect to this was assembly. It was fairly easy to pick up and taught you how the computer interpreted commands at a relatively low level.
You (and I) are becoming something of a rarity now days, most people I work with know absolutely nothing about assembly.


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As you know, I am a big fan of Classic Shell; I had previously included it in my list of my must-have applications for Windows. Today I went to the program's official website to learn about the team who created the application; a Google search for the main developer led me to his Facebook page, where I learned that he works (or worked) for Microsoft! Isn't it ironic that one of the most popular Start menu applications for Windows 8 was created by a Microsoft employee?
Shouldn't Microsoft promote the developer to a higher position, perhaps one where he could work on the Windows interface, or the new Start menu itself?


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Nick Minneeesotin
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Thanks for a great pointers!
I usually like going 3-5mph faster then the flow of traffic if there is not a strong presence of police in the area or I just fall back with a nice 3sec. space cushion.
I need to learn to use that horn to my advantage, never seem to remember it as a preventive measure just reactive if I even have the chance to use the horn in a reactive situation. Hand signals seem to work faster and more instinctively after getting out of hells way.
Things to learn this weekend in class and from everyone on here!
Thanks again for the life saving tips!!!
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