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Writers Corner for August, 2004
Michelle Cunah: Chick Lit Crossover?
Michelle Cunnah captured the imaginations of many a reader with the title of her debut novel, 32AA, and while the title and cover were catchy, the book delivered a fun read. She believes her Chick Lit novels are romance hybrids, which I think broadens their appeal and perhaps takes the "scare" out of them for some readers. I enjoyed getting to know Michelle ever-so-slightly at the recent RWA conference, but it was Robin who conducted this Q&A.
I imagine that this author's living arrangements - she has lived in the U.S. for a number of years but is soon heading back to the U.K. - may help her in reaching American audiences, many of whom at times find the modern English voice perhaps more foreign than the historical English voice. And, ironically enough, as you'll read below, her books are not yet published in England. Regardless, Michelle's answers are delightful and honest and fun. Enjoy!
--Laurie Likes Books
32AA was your first book. How did you come to write it? Did you set out to write a Chick Lit novel or was this a case where you wrote a novel and it just happened to fit into the Chick Lit genre?
Hands up, yes, I deliberately set out to write a Chick Lit novel.
I sat down to write 32AA, my first Chick Lit attempt, after many years and many rejection letters for my romance manuscripts (more on that in a bit). At the end of 2001 I was at my most dejected with rejected and had been thinking for a while that it might be a good plan to re-energize my love of writing romantic comedy by taking a different approach.
I absolutely love Chick Lit and romance, and I thought that what I'd really like to try was a crossover story - a Chick Lit romantic comedy, if you like. I wanted to try a humorous, first person voice but still with a strong, romantic feel to the story.
My ultimate guru writing goddess (like for so many other romance and chick lit writers, I know, sigh) is Jane Austen, and I really think that she makes this same crossover. To me her stories are, in brief: a slice of life of a young woman, trouble with quirky, sometimes cranky, sometimes odd family and friends; trouble with her love interest; how she makes her way in her real world and deals with the deck Life dealt her; trouble at work (although in Jane Austen's case, trouble with difficult relatives of the love interest, or with interfering family members trying to map out the heroine's life against her will).
And if it was good enough for Goddess Jane, then it was good enough for me
It sounds like you've put in your dues...how did you start out and how eventually was 32AA the result?
I began to write as soon as I learned how to put pencil to paper. During my early school years I would create pastiche scripts from favorite movies or stories, and then rope in my friends to take part. My crowning glory, age eleven, was a hybrid of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang meets The Wizard of Oz, with a little Mary Poppins thrown in for good measure (and okay, my little troupe and I sometimes managed to escape math lessons on the pretext of performing our plays for different classes - one of the fringe benefits was escaping math, although don't tell my kids or try this at home, everyone).
And then, when I was around thirteen or fourteen, I discovered that my grandmother was a secret Mills & Boon (now Harlequin Mills & Boon) addict, and she got me hooked! I ate up her stash very quickly.
Shortly thereafter, I discovered that my high school library had, joy of joys, a Mills & Boon section so I began to eat up their stash, too. One day, as I was leaving, the school librarian stopped me and took away my books. She told me that I had to read some proper ones (I was studying English, French and German literature, for goodness' sake, so I don't know why she was so worried about me adding romance to my reading diet).
Also shortly thereafter, inspired by the librarian because although I was a quiet kind of gal, I was also a quietly stubborn one, too, I wrote my first ever short romance story for an English project. It was, I thought, the best thing I'd written to date. My teacher awarded it a B and told me that although it was well written, it was too "women's magazine." I smiled, nodded, and quietly promised myself that I would write an improper novel.
But the kernel of the idea that I might possibly, maybe, perhaps, one day become a "real" writer myself hit me after my gran and I went to see a movie adaptation of one of our favorite Mills & Boon writers' books. It was Leopard in the Snow by Ann Mather. I told my gran there and then that one day I would write a romance for her. (She is still one of my staunchest supporters.)
But then Life happened, as Life is want to do, and I got immersed in studies and work, moved to London, had fun as a broke London singleton, worked in a gay bar, developed other peoples' vacation snaps, met my future husband, married him, had babies, generally got distracted by Other Stuff, and before I knew it, it was over a decade later!
It wasn't until my kids were toddlers and had actual bedtimes that I found myself with some freedom in the evenings. I had more time to read (romances, of course) and found myself thinking of my earlier desire to write. And so I began writing my first-ever short series romance - a truly horrible, self-indulgent coming-of-age story based entirely on…me, of course, and my imagined coming-of-age story (with history rewritten to depict me as a gorgeous, popular, zit-free model, instead of a nerd ).
I sent it off to Mills & Boon and eagerly awaited their call. Naturally, they would be breaking down my door to get their hands on my masterpiece work of genius! Weeks passed, they didn't call, they didn't write, and I was due to go on vacation. I panicked. What if M&B tried to call me and, gasp, I Wasn't There? So I called and spoke to a very nice yet bemused editorial assistant and explained my predicament. She assured me I hadn't been forgotten…and a few days later I received my first rejection letter.
Years of submissions to Mills & Boon, years of rejection letters ensued (eighteen or nineteen - or was it twenty stories - I forget) and this is where I have to confess that I was writing for ten years before I wrote and sold 32AA.
As to how I came to write 32AA, I explained a little of that in my earlier answer. I was truly at my lowest ebb in the fall of 2001 and was toying with the idea of trying something different. Although I'd been writing, I hadn't submitted anything for a few years. As a New Year's challenge my husband (also one of my staunchest supporters) threw down the gauntlet and dared me to have one last attempt before throwing in the towel. And, to be honest, I'd been writing for so long that it was really a case of either (a) pursue a completely different career as a laundry specialist (I have teenagers therefore am a laundry expert), or (b) keep going. I kind of had to keep going at that stage - it would be just too embarrassing to admit failure after ten years.
At around the same time, while watching a shopping channel in the wee hours of the morning when everything is "must have" and your life will not be complete without it (especially those laundry products that promise to remove every stain known to teenagers), I saw this amazing infomercial for breast-enhancing pills. I was completely entranced. It was just like Rogaine, except boob-inducing rather than hair-inducing. And so the idea for 32AA was born!
I got to work on the first draft, and in July 2002 I signed with my agent. She gave me some great revisions advice, and in October 2002 we had two interested publishers. On Halloween of that year (good job I'm not superstitious) 32AA went to auction, and by the next day I had a three-book deal with Avon.
One thing I liked about the book is the way you manage to show what is happening objectively in spite of the story being told in the first person. We hear Emma's voice and her opinions but sometimes the reader can see where she may be misjudging things, as her assessment of her disastrous boyfriend Adam. How do you do that?
Aw, thank you, Robin.
Initially I thought that I would have a hard time switching from third person, multiple points of view where I could show the thoughts of the other characters in relation to the main protagonist. But writing in present tense, diary format, which lends itself to a chatty, personal style also means that I have the advantage of really living in the head of my main protagonist, and writing her thought processes onto the page as if they are just occurring to her at that precise moment. And one thing that I think we all do on occasion is to have that small, niggling doubt, and then we dismiss it, because we want to believe the contrary.
Emma, my heroine in 32AA and Call Waiting [which went on sale earlier this summer], is an eternal optimist but I can also sneak in little one-liners of self doubt to show that she is wrong, and kind of knows it but isn't ready to think it through objectively.
To "show rather than tell" what I mean, here's a short example from 32AA.
Set up: it's Emma's thirtieth birthday and she is expecting all wonderful things, including an engagement ring from Adam, her live-in boyfriend. She wakes up alone. She's assuming that the lack of Adam's presence means that he's preparing her favorite breakfast, and will be back any minute now.
I'll eat strawberries straight from his hand, and take bites of croissant in between kisses…One thing will lead to another and we'll have lovely, romantic sex. Adam, bathed in the afterglow of love, will magically produce a small jeweler's box from Tiffany's and beg me to marry him…
Oh. Perfect! The radio station's playing doubles. More Led Zeppelin. Bob is now telling me that I will be his!
Hope Adam doesn't mind that I switched the radio to classic rock, instead of the classic classical he prefers…
That one telling thought at the end of the section gives the reader the feeling (at least I hope it does) that Adam is not the perfect guy Emma wants him to be. He's selfish about what station plays on the radio, therefore might be selfish in other areas of his relationship with Emma, too. Another example would be where I tried to show that Emma's friends don't like Adam, and that Emma is deluding herself but just doesn't know it yet. Here's the small excerpt: where her friends meet him for the first time.
I don't think Rachel likes him much, but then she's hard to please.
"So what do you think of him?" I ask her.
"I hope he's great in bed," she says.
Typical Rachel. She'll warm to him in time.
But Tish thinks he's a nice guy, because I ask her, repeatedly, if she thinks he's a nice guy.
"Will you stop obsessing?" she says. "It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of him - you're the one who loves him, and that's all that's important." Adam does seem a little threatened by Sylvester and David. But I think that's because he's not used to gay men. Plus, David flirting with him does not help. But Katy and Tom really enjoyed discussing opposing politics with him, so that's encouraging, isn't it?
Your heroine is English and American meaning her mother is British and her father is American. I could not help but be intrigued by that. How did you come to make that choice? Is that your own heritage? Will the book be marketed in the UK as well as America?
Hands up, again J. I'm a Brit but have lived in the States for the past six years. I'm originally from Sheffield in the north of England (home to The Full Monty).
With Emma I really wanted to write a character who had experiences in both cultures. It's been a long time since I lived in England, but at the same time I wasn't sure if I could sound completely American in first person point of view. Also, the idea of a crossover heroine really appealed to me - the best of both worlds!
As to whether or not an English publisher will pick up the books - I live in eternal hope!
In the meantime, foreign rights to 32AA have just sold to China, Taiwan and Bulgaria. I am really intrigued that these countries chose my book, and can't wait to see it printed in Chinese characters, especially.
Tell us about what you see as the difference between American and English Chick Lit.
I'm not sure that there is much difference because at the end of the day all Chick Lit in whatever guise is about women at various stages of their lives, and their common experiences. And women in Britain and America have the same experiences, worry about the same things, interact with their friends and families. In fact, it's true for women around the world, isn't it? Although in England we'd tend to chat with friends over a cup of tea rather than a coffee.
Obviously a Chick Lit set in India, for example, would have a different cultural background and tone, but then so would an African American Chick Lit based in L.A. as opposed to a Latina Chick Lit based in Manhattan. We all have bad hair days for whatever reasons.
Specifically about American and British Chick Lit, I really hate to generalize because then I will immediately think of millions of examples that prove me wrong. The only real differences I perceive (sometimes) are use of language, and that English writers tend to use a more self-deprecating tone as form of humor. Think Bridget, her "um" pauses in conversation when she's not sure how to react, and all her cigarettes and glasses of wine. Her American counterpart, Carrie Bradshaw, also struggled with smoking but in a less self-deprecating kind of way. She's more kick-assy than Bridget, and never at a loss for words. But we love them both, root for them both, and they both get their men in the end.
How did you come to decide to write a sequel? Did your editor or agent suggest it?
This question is making me chuckle because when I was writing 32AA I never imagined that I would write a sequel. It was intended to be a one off. But I'm awfully glad that I got the opportunity to do so because it was a lot of fun revisiting Emma and her friends. (If the first two books do well, and I'm crossing my fingers, and, in fact, all body parts that they do, I am secretly hoping that I might get the opportunity sometime in the future, if Lady Luck shines down on me, to write two more stories in the series - I already have them plotted - Emma and Jack get married, Emma and Jack move to Stepford - but we'll just have to see…)
After Avon bought 32AA, and it was a three-book deal rather than a one-book deal (which is what I expected), I pitched my new book to them. It was a little older—still fun, but not quite a right fit for the Avon Trade Paperback line. So after a brainstorming session with my husband where I kept saying, "Maybe I could bring a bring a British cousin of Emma's over to America--I could write a story about her and peek in on what Emma and Jack are up to, too." And then he said, "Oh, just write a sequel to 32AA. You know you want to." And so, with a lot of help from him because he, too, is a writer and a generally fabulous all-round kind of guy, we spent two days blasting through plot points. Fortunately, my editors at Avon loved the idea of Call Waiting and were terrifically supportive about the book and the story line.
Call Waiting is a sequel to 32AA. What's next?
Next is Confessions of a Serial Dater, which is about Rosie and Dr. Love, and will be published in August 2005.
The premise, in brief: take a sensible, organized woman and throw her into chaos . It's based in London and features a heroine who runs an odd job agency in Notting Hill (includes finding jobs for ex-porn stars who are sick of sex), also features a wacky grandma who is embroiled in a love triangle, additionally features superglue, garden gnomes and garden gnome theft, and, of course, falling head-over-heels in love with a totally inappropriate, nonsensible man who literally sweeps her off her too-large, too-wide feet…oh, I'll stop now. Let's just say that it was a lot of fun to write, too.
Why do you think Chick Lit has become so popular in the UK, Ireland and in America?
The same reason, hopefully, that it is about to become popular in China, Taiwan and Bulgaria . Because it's about real women and their sometimes wacky, crazy lives.
Do you read a lot of Chick Lit? What are your favorite books and authors?
I do read a lot of Chick Lit and many other genres of fiction and non fiction,
but not as much in recent times as I would have liked. Here is a list of just a
few of my favorite Chick Lit authors, in no particular order, because I love
them all (I've sneaked in a couple of non Chick Lit authors, because their books have directly influenced how I write):
People have commented about Emma's weight in the book. She is thin and has to eat just to keep her weight up. What gave you that idea? Have you received any feedback on it? How are British women likely to feel about it? Have you ever had that problem?
You know, we're constantly bombarded by society's stereotypical image of the perfect woman: model-skinny, long legs, beautiful, with boobs, etc. On TV, in magazines, in the movies. And all I did with Emma was to use the same weight/body image topic to try to emphasize (forgive the pun) the size issue, and how women worry about it, but from the opposite angle. At the end of the day, I tried to reinforce the idea that we don't have to conform to this ideal woman image. Whether we're too tall, too short, too skinny, too fat, whatever. We have to learn to love ourselves for who we are. But at the same time I didn't want to get all preachy - whether we chose to have breast implants, or have liposuction, or facelifts, or not, it's all about personal choice and why we do the things that we do. Part of Emma's journey is to realize that she doesn't have to please everyone, she has to decide what's right for her.
And yes, I have received some very great feedback about the size issue. At one end of the spectrum from a teenager whose mother gave her the book to read to help her feel better about her lack of size - she did! At the other end from a larger fan who at first couldn't bring herself to open the book, because she wasn't sure she'd like to read about someone who was actively trying to gain weight - she did!
And if 32AA ever gets published in England I think that English women will relate in exactly the same way as American women (and some men) have related. Let's hope the Chinese, Taiwanese and Bulgarian women feel the same way, too.
Do you see yourself sticking with "traditional Chick Lit" i.e.. a story about a young single woman, living in a big city with a so-so career - or have you thought about branching out to Hen Lit, Mommy Lit, etc.?
I love writing quirky romantic comedy with a cast of diverse characters. I'm not sure yet where my writing will take me, but I'm positive that it will be about women, romance and fun, regardless of what age they happen to be.
When I wrote an At the Back Fence column on Chick Lit we got quite a few posts from readers who were concerned that Chick Lit is a kind of "anti-romance," and that it might take the place of romance. What would you say to them?
No, I disagree. I think it's more a case of cross pollination rather than either Chick Lit or romance. And as with all genres, I do understand that Chick Lit isn't for everyone.
Speaking as someone who embraces and loves both, I don't think that Chick Lit is anti-romance at all. Chick Lit, just like romance, has multiple, diverse sub genres (Mommy Lit, Lad Lit, Chick Noir, Cozy Chic Mystery, Hen Lit, the list is endless), and as I've said before, it's about women (or men, or vampires) and their lives.
Something that I've heard industry professionals say is that Chick Lit is bringing new readers into the bookstores.
Bear in mind, too, that a lot of books that get the Chick Lit "cover" treatment (you know what I mean - all those fun, bright covers on the table at the front of the store) don't necessarily fall into (in my opinion) the Chick Lit genre. I've picked up some that are women's fiction, and some that are romances, and I've found some great new authors that way. I strongly suspect that some new readers are picking up Chick Lit, then moving into romance. And vice versa.
Like a lot of people, I don't just read romance or Chick Lit. And I'm always thrilled to discover new writers in new genres.
Thanks, Michelle.
Thank you, Robin, for having me along to chat.


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Is there any difference between 成员 and 会员? Both mean member. I encountered this in a Level 2 Chinese workbook. Are they used in different contexts?
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It can refer to a member of any organization, like a team (e.g. 团队成员), a class (e.g. 班级成员), a party (e.g. 党派成员), a tribe (e.g. 部落成员), a crew (e.g. 机组成员), a committee (e.g. 委员会成员), the jury (e.g. 陪审团成员), etc.
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成员 more talking about "member"
会员 is "member" too but more about "membership"
会员:more specific than 成员, thus has a narrower range of usage. When you are a member of an associate, club, then use this word to describe yourself. "国会会员"sounds ok, but "国会议员" sounds more professional and formal, it sounds more appropriate. Some company, supermarket, bookshop etc, may assign or sell a kind of cards called "会员卡", which is used to record how much money a customer has paid or show the privilege the person has got by spending money or buying their product and discount respectively.Whoever possess this card is a member of a group of people which can be somewhat viewed as a club. Whenever the word ends with "会",use the word, and you'll get it right most of the time, e.g: 兄弟会会员(fraternity member),女大学生联谊会会员(sorority member),学生会会员(student union member)
成员:More general, more commonly used. Apart from "会员卡" or other fixed phrases, you can replace "会员" by "成员" whenever you see some phrases containing "会员""议员" or other words indicating a membership and still get it right. E.G: 兄弟会会员-->兄弟会成员,国会议员-->国会成员,机组组员-->机组成员,协会会员-->协会成员。

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For the third time in 16 months -- and second occasion in nearly five months at the Aztec Theatre -- Geoff Tate brought his version of Queensryche to San Antonio on Wednesday night. But this time marked the final one in which the voice of Queensryche would be using the Q-word in association with his name while playing in Texas.
Shortly after a recent out-of-court settlement with his former bandmates, who fired him in the summer of 2012 after 30 years together, Tate decided his band will be known as Operation: Mindcrime once this tour concludes.
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Lemon Juice and Baking Soda - Sprinkle baking soda on a lemon wedge and rub into the piece. This will remove tarnish, stains, and also deodorize the piece.
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From Aditya Ambadkar via https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7046 :
Fix CID 703472 and (external) fuzz failure 7567:
The dissect_subtlv_interface_parameters is missing the handling of BFD 2..4.
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Ms. Lancaster assists the Registrar, Registration, Records, and Graduation areas in everyday duties. She utilizes Acalog to produce the graduate and undergraduate e-catalogs, works with the intensive courses, handles travel paperwork, personnel paperwork, budget reviews, calendars, requisitions and inventory. She works on preparing the new and returning athletic folders as well as certifying the catalogs for veteran students to receive payment. Ms. Lancaster also schedules meetings for the Registrar's offices.
Ryan Seale , Director of Technology Systems for Enrollment Services
LaDonna Hutchins
, Assistant Registrar, Data Management
Ms. Hutchins manages all data associated with the Graduate and Undergraduate Curriculum. Data management includes curriculum, course inventory, prerequisites, co-requisites, equivalencies, attributes, restrictions, repeat details, RODP, EDI Cross Reference Rules, Crosswalk Validation, and assist with running Enrollment reports and ACALOG. Ms. Hutchins supervises temporary employees, graduate assistant, and student workers. She is responsible to the Registrar for TBR reporting of academic data; management of the Master Course Inventory File; management and tracking of the Inventory of Academic Programs; and training and support of academic users in the management of SIS and Banner data. She assists office personnel in Banner, class schedule development, orientations, commencement ceremonies, and other functions of the office. Ms. Hutchins works with the implementation of the Banner Student Information System. Ms. Hutchins also serves on various committees and task forces.
Evelyn Roach , Degree Audit Specialist
Dr. Roach manages the implementation and planning of the student degree audit system called Degree Works. She translates policies and degree requirements into rules within the software and maintains degree audit tables. She is responsible for troubleshooting the software and identifying affected systems and tables. Evelyn is responsible for maintaining tables in the software which includes the course equivalencies table, cross listed courses table, major table, concentration table, minor table and the configuration table. She collaborates with advisors, faculty, and staff to ensure the accuracy of requirements and core curriculum as well as cross trains staff members to translate degree requirements into rules within the software. She develops and conducts training and creates tutorials on the use and benefits of Degree Works. Evelyn serves on various committees which help support students' academic plans and success.
Vacant Assistant to the Registrar, Technical Support
This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of information technology systems that support the Registrar's office.
Jessica Miller
, Assistant Registrar, Graduation
Ms. Miller plans, organizes, and supervises the university commencement ceremony; supervises staff, students and temporary employees who assist with graduation activities. She performs graduation audits, verifies degree requirements, approves second bachelor's degree programs, prepares the commencement program and oversees the printing of diplomas. She participates in the graduation celebration and graduation forum. Ms. Miller maintains the graduation section of the web site and prepares calendar dates for graduation related activities. Assists with the implementation of the Banner Student Information System and the development of the Curriculum advising and Program Planning (CAPP) degree audit system. She also serves on various committees.
Cynthia Gaedt
, Graduation Coordinator
Ms. Gaedt processes preliminary and final graduation checks, solves issues pertaining to a student's graduation status, prints diplomas, records substitutions, works with the advisors, processes major/minor sheets, confers degrees, and assists with registrations. She assists with orientation and registration and participates in the graduation celebration and graduation forum.
Michele Lamb
Graduation Analyst II
Ms. Lamb processes preliminary and final graduation checks, solves issues pertaining to a student's graduation status, records substitutions, works with the advisors, processes major/minor sheets, and confers degrees. She assists with orientation and registration and participates in the graduation celebration and graduation forum.
Bobbie Wood
, Graduation Analyst II
Ms. Wood processes preliminary and final graduation checks, solves issues pertaining to a student's graduation status, records substitutions, works with the advisors, processes major/minor sheets, and confers degrees. She assists with orientation and registration and participates in the graduation celebration and graduation forum.
Wendy Sutherland
, Graduation Analyst II
Ms. Sutherland processes preliminary and final graduation checks, solves issues pertaining to a student's graduation status, records substitutions, works with the advisors, processes major/minor sheets, and confers degrees. She assists with orientation and registration and participates in the graduation celebration and graduation forum.
Tom Donohoe
, Associate Registrar
Dr. Donohoe supervises the Records Office and the athletic certification process. As supervisor of these areas, Tom oversees the maintenance of student records, issuing student academic transcripts, works with end of semester processes regarding repeats including TELS Lottery Scholarship repeat courses, final grading, grade changes, student withdrawals, and works with National Student Clearinghouse for degree verification and enrollment verification. Dr. Donohoe also assists with the certification of new and returning athletes to be sure they are eligible to compete per NCAA regulations each semester and assists the Veterans Affairs Office in certifying veteran enrollment. He also assists with management of the office budget; data collection and reporting; generates and maintains office web pages; trains faculty, staff and advisors in the use of Banner; manages acquisition and distribution of academic regalia for commencement; and serves on various committees and task forces.
Caitlin Bell
, Assistant Registrar for Athletic Compliance
Ms. Bell manages the NCAA athlete certification process for student athletes engaged in intercollegiate athletics. Caitlin will evaluate and certify the eligibility of new, continuing, transfer, and international student athletes each semester. She participates in the preparation of NCAA reports under the Academic Performance Program (APR) and will evaluate annual changes in reporting requirements to make the necessary changes and adjustments to local reports. Ms. Bell will also represents the Registrar's Office at the NCAA Regional Rules Seminar, University Athletics Committee meetings as well as other professional seminars and workshops.
Jason Wilder
, Records Coordinator
Mr. Wilder supervises the record's office staff as well as resolving any issues that arise amongst the staff. Jason also processes student ID changes, enrollment verifications, and prepares lists/labels for departments and companies as requested throughout the year. Mr. Wilder works with the National Student Clearinghouse for degree verification and enrollment verification, staff scholarships, and the Milligan/Emmanuel/ETSU Agreement program.
Samantha Dillon
, Technical Clerk
Ms. Dillon processes name and address changes, as well as major changes for the Record's office. Samantha assists with verifying the National Student Clearinghouse, assists with producing transcripts, and processing grades.
Jamila Moody
, Technical Clerk
Ms. Moody produces transcripts for the Records office and serves as the back up to the Record's Office staff. She also assists the Associate Registrar with other duties as assigned.
Vacant, Secretary II
This position is the "face" of the Registrar's office and is the first person you will meet as you enter the Record's office. The incumbent will accept your phone calls, answer general questions, or direct you to the person to whom you should speak. The incumbent will produce enrollment verifications, and accepts other requests such as name changes and drop/add requests. This position also processes grade changes from the faculty.
Hannah Benfield-Rhoades
, Associate Registrar
Ms. Benfield-Rhoades plans, organizes, and supervises the university student registration process; supervises staff, students and temporary employees who assist with registration. Ms. Benfield-Rhoades works with orientation, prepares class schedules and assigns academic classroom space and distributing registration/schedule information. She prints and maintains the schedule of classes and interactive course search on GoldLink, maintains registration setup, academic term information and calendar dates on GoldLink and Banner. She works with the implementation of the Banner Student Information System and trains academic users in the use of Banner schedule building in addition to serving on various committees and task forces.
Jessica Barrett
, Assistant Registrar, Scheduling
Ms. Barrett manages the development and scheduling of on campus academic classroom space and helps ensure optimal classroom utilization. Ms. Barrett also serves as the administrator for R25, maintaining the collection of data from University departments regarding classroom space. She maintains WebViewer, the university's online calendar for academic space. Ms. Barrett also serves as the WebTailor administrator for the Registrar's Office and other areas of enrollment services as well as assisting in the generation and maintenance of the Registrar's Office web pages. She works with executive aide training, assists with walk in traffic, maintains the student worker and temporary worker time sheets, supervises staff, students and temporary employees who assist with registration activities. Ms.Barrett also serves on various committees.
Vacant, Technical Clerk
This position assists students with registration and dropping and adding courses. The incumbent handles the immunization updates for orientation and reviews registration edits for the Registrar's office. This position compiles parts of the schedule book, proofs course listings, and schedules rooms and buildings for specific events. The incumbent also assists with orientation and trains new executive aides with course building and new student workers in the office.
Veronica Roberson , Technical Clerk
Ms. Roberson assists students with registration and dropping and adding courses. Ms. Roberson assists the Assistant Registrar with room reservations. She also helps run the GoldLink help line as well handling walk in traffic and schedule changes from departments.
Paula Hotz
, Interim Director of Veterans Affairs
Ms. Hotz serves the educational and training needs of prospective and/or enrolled service members, veterans, their dependents or survivors, and other persons eligible to receive education benefits under the various Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) programs. She provides benefit and education counseling, program information, referral to various agencies, and certifies eligible students to receive education benefits under various state and federal programs while maintaining a congenial working relationship with the Veterans Administration and other agencies serving veterans. BucHero Program responsibilities include but are not limited to; assisting out-of-state veterans and dependents with enrollment processes, oversees Buc Hero and Yellow Ribbon Scholarships, works closely with University Relations office regarding advertising and marketing initiatives for veterans and dependents.
Elsa Severijn
, Veterans Outreach Coordinator
Ms. Severijn is responsible for the dissemination of information pertaining to the Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits to local military units, veteran organizations, civic, and educational institutions. She also identifies different populations of veterans, processes their paperwork, and certifies their enrollment each semester in order for the veteran student to receive the appropriate benefits.
Jackie Potter
, Secretary II
Ms. Potter will work with student veterans, and code their certification status in the online database.


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The Princess Purrs
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The Princess Purrs No MoreJanuary 12th 2015 4:50 am
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January 11, 2015 I became an angel. Mama and I have both fought very hard for the last several years. My liver, my heart, IBD, hyperthyroidism, etc. Mama believes I had a seizure of some sort in the wee hours of the morning and decided the fight was over. I went very peacefully and in my mama's arms.
Update and StuffJanuary 25th 2014 10:36 pm
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Kittanna's diary was supposed to be our last, but mama realized I'd never given a final on me and my health! So the Princess Purrs one last time.
Getting SickAugust 11th 2012 12:17 am
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It's been a long time since I've been here. Doubt my old boyfriend is still even around. Just dropping in to let everyone know how I'm doing. Don't even remember if I posted when things started getting bad.
Been a WhileDecember 12th 2011 7:06 pm
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Wow... we really don't get in here much! Totally missed our fourth anniversary last month!
Little SistersJune 25th 2010 1:50 pm
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Well, I guess little sisters are ok. I'm bigger than Gaia which is cool. She's fun to chase. But... she got a cold and gave it to me!!! She was at the vet on Monday. I had to go today. It's almost 100 degrees outside and mama's AC doesn't work in the car. She had all the windows down and the vents blowing, but I've got a LOT of fur. I was drooling like a saint bernard by the time we got there! She took me out of my carrier and sat with me right up under the air vent when we went in and dried my fur a bit with some tissues. I wouldn't drink any water, but I was very thankful for that vent! I didn't drool much at all on the way home so I was pretty dry by the time I got back. I've got pills to take and I'm too smart for mama to put them in food or treats so mama's going to have a wrestling match in the morning... mol!!!
For Morgan!!June 14th 2010 10:44 am
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There's a great auction underway to benefit our friend, Morgan The Pirate Gato. Please check it out!!
Thanks!June 1st 2010 7:35 pm
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Many thank yous to all our friends!! We SO appreciate all the wonderful gifts!! Mama's wrist won't let her type gifts for every member of every family and either there's an issue here or Catster has disabled copy/paste for the gift shop to prevent that. We ARE making sure we send something to at least one member of each family if nothing else, trying for those who have fewer gifts so we can pretty their pages up too.
St Pat PagesMarch 17th 2010 6:32 am
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Mama's had the stuff done for our pages for a while but hadn't gotten around to putting them up. Wish she'd kept on not getting around to it... my pink is gone! My beautiful, soft pink Valentine's page is no more!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
QuestionsNovember 18th 2009 10:47 pm
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Thanks Xena! Mama's been looking for something to put in all our diaries... we don't do much interesting to post about... mol!! Hoping our friends will share their answers too!!
OMC! Anniversary!November 13th 2009 6:04 am
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Oh wow... we totally missed getting our second candle on our pages! Thanks to TweeKee's mom for jogging our mama's memory so she came in to see our candles! Plural! Candles now! Yay!!
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TC TO MARGARET A. CARLYLE; 15 December 1819; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18191215-TC-MAC-01; CL 1:213-214.
Edinr, Duff's lodgings, 35 Bristo-street, 15th Decr 1819.
My dear Mother,
Nothing could give me greater pleasure than to learn that you continue in good health, and are improving even in that particular. I entreat you, for the sake of us all, to be careful of this invaluable privilege. It is the foundation of every earthly blessing. With it and a clear conscience, no human creature need in general be miserable.— You will be satisfied to learn that I am very well. By taking a proper degree of exercise my bodily frame, I find, may be made to do its duty pretty well; and accordingly I make a point to divide the day between study and walking. It is the more necessary, as when I neglect it, the dark side of my affairs never fails to present itself to my solitary imagination, and I am as unfit for study as for flying—upon the whole however, I go courageously along; and to beat the hoof half an hour before breakfast, and an hour before entering the law class at 2 or rather half-[pa]st one, is quite sufficient to keep me in good heart. The law I find to be a most complicated subject; yet I like it pretty well, and feel that I shall like it better as I proceed. Its great charm in my eyes, is that no mean compliances are requisite for prospering in it. I must struggle, and solace myself with the delightful hope that the day will yet come, when I may shew you all what sense I entertain of your affectionate conduct.
The cakes are excellent and most acceptable. I think, you must have left out one sock: at least I can find but three in the box. You need not take all this trouble on you, about these articles; I have plenty of socks. I know not whom to thank for the ham: doubtless it will do me good service— I have not yet fairly arranged the newspaper, not having looked for the carrier so soon— I shall tell you fully about it when he returns. Write to me very copiously, whenever you can find as much time. I trust, My dear Mother, we shall yet agree in all things. But absolute sameness of opinion, upon any point, is not, as I have often said, to be looked for in this low erring world— Excuse my brevity; and Believe me to be,
My dear Mother, / ever your's most affectionately, /
Thomas Carlyle—
My compliments to Margaret: she must write before the milking hour, another time. My father I trust is well tho' you say nothing of him.


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An inmate starved to death in a Kentucky prison is receiving national attention today. James Kenneth Embry is the man that died, and he had only three years left on sentence. He was serving a nine year sentence on a drug charge. How did the man starve to death? On April 21, The Inquisitr reported on the death of the inmate and the reasons behind it.
Embry was on a hunger strike. He not only refused meals, but he also refused anti-anxiety medication that the prison doctor prescribed for him. Over the course of a year, he lost 30 pounds of weight. When he died, he weighed only 138 pounds. He was only drinking tea.
Following his death, an investigation was done, and it was discovered that the man was prescribed the wrong medication for the mental issues he was suffering from. He was having suicidal thoughts. The investigation also revealed that the man was not correctly monitored by the staff. He should not have starved to death.
What was Embry's death classified after he was examined by the coroner? It was listed as a suicide. The main cause of the inmate's death was 'extreme dehydration.' Since the man's death, the doctor of the prison has been fired, and two other people on staff are also on their way to possibly being fired as well.
What do you think of this inmate's death? Were his problems ignored by the prison staff? One thing is clear here. No one should die of starvation, especially in an environment where food is readily available. A prison would have food for all of its prisoners, wouldn't it?


text: To celebrate the joy of speaking and listening to poetry, the National Library in association with Poetry Ireland is delighted to announce the POETRY ALOUD Poetry Speaking Competition for post-primary school students.Participants will be expected to speak the poems from memory. To coincide with the award winning exhibition Yeats: the life and times of William Butler Yeats which is running in the National Library, selected poems by Yeats will feature in the first round of the competition. View the exhibition online: http://www.nli.ie/yeats The competition is open to all students attending a second-level school on the island of Ireland. Entries are now being sought for the 2011 competition.Full information on the entry requirements are on the application form. Entry forms and further information may be downloaded from the National Library's website: www.nli.ie, or from the Poetry Ireland website: www.poetryireland.ie


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By itself, hematuria rarely causes symptoms. One exception is when the bladder has so much blood in it that clots form, and the flow of urine is blocked. This can cause pain at the site of the blockage in the lower pelvis. Symptoms usually come from the cause of the hematuria, and vary depending on the condition:
Glomerulonephritis If glomerulonephritis is not severe, it may not cause any symptoms. If symptoms appear, they can include swelling, especially in the lower extremities, reduced urination, and high blood pressure.
Kidney or bladder infection Symptoms depend on the site of infection, but can include intense pain on one side of the mid-back, fever, shaking chills, nausea and vomiting, pain above the pubic or bladder region, foul-smelling urine, the need to urinate more often than normal, and pain or discomfort during urination.
Prostate infection There can be pain in the lower back or in the area between the scrotum and anus, pain during ejaculation, blood in the semen, and, sometimes, fever and chills.
Tumor in the kidney or bladder Most kidney and bladder cancers grow without causing any pain or discomfort. When symptoms develop, the most common are abdominal pain, more frequent urination and pain at the end of urination.
Kidney stones When a kidney stone becomes trapped in one of the ureters (the narrow tubes connecting each kidney to the bladder), it can cause severe pain in the back, side or groin, nausea and vomiting, or painful and frequent urination.
Bleeding disorders Bleeding disorders tend to cause abnormal bleeding throughout the body, not just into the urine. Depending on the specific bleeding problem, symptoms can include abnormal bruising, prolonged bleeding from cuts, bleeding in the skin, bleeding into the joints or gastrointestinal tract (causing black, tarry stools or bright red blood in the stool), or gum bleeding even with gentle flossing or brushing.
Trauma There often will be signs of traumatic injury to the body surface, such as bruises, swelling, punctures and open wounds.


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On Tuesday, The New York Daily News reported a story about an English woman who had received an unusual visitor—a Russian Steppe Eagle with a 4-foot wingspan. While watching a tennis match on TV, Wendy Morrell, 55, and a friend ducked as a large eagle flew into her house and perched itself on top of a cabinet. It then began eating her potpourri. Morrell's friend put on a jacket and gloves and tried to coax the eagle from the cabinet. The two women also tried using pieces of ham as bait. Unable to get the eagle down, they called the local police, who referred Morrell to a bird sanctuary.
The women placed Morrell's barking dogs in another room and closed the curtains to darken the room. They wanted to keep the eagle calm until help arrived. John Ball of Wessex Birds of Prey Rescue arrived to remove the trespassing eagle. Ball said he expected to find a hawk instead of a massive eagle. Fortunately, Ball recognized the eagle and knew its owner. The eagle's name was Storm and had left home after being scared off from a loud noise. Storm's owner reported the eagle had disappeared three days ago.
Ball captured the eagle by using a dead chick as bait. The story had a good ending as Storm and owner James Moore reunited. The Metro News reported that Moore was training Storm to chase off seagulls at a local landfill. The Russian Raptor website says the Steppe Eagle is flexible when building a nest. Their nests can be on the ground, cliffs, flat steppes or near power lines. Nests may consist of cloth, paper, rope, polyester and bones of large hoofed animals. The Steppe Eagle diet includes rodents and smaller mammals. The Steppe Eagle can also temporarily hold food in its throat until it moves into the stomach.


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Anyone having problems with this new Nikon 24-85mm VR regarding the stiffness of the zoom ring? I got a copy from B&H and am sending it back because the zoom is too stiff -way more than any previous lens from Nikon I've purchased. Nikon advised me to exchange the lens for a new one as it should not be uncomfortably tight. Admittedly I tried the lens on a D3100. It's much more uncomfortable on the D3100 than a bigger body like my D7000. Camera heft matters with this lens as it's meant for FX. I liked everything else about the lens. Some say stiffness is a good thing as it retards lens creep and probably will loosen a little over time. That said, I still think my copy was way too stiff while trying to zoom. Any comments would be welcome.
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Olivia Palermo Goes For Classic Glamour In All Black
Last night Olivia Palermo proved there's nothing more striking that a little black dress (well, a long black dress) attending the Prix de la Moda Awards 2012.
At the French Embassy in Madrid, Spain, Olivia kept things super simple - black maxi dress, up do and red nails, topped with a knock out hard case clutch bag.
We only wish we could see her heels. Bet there's some major shoe-porn going on under that hem!
Other celebrities in attendance included Karl Lagerfeld and Isabeli Fontana.
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A 25-year-old man was arrested minutes after robbing the Cop Shoppe Pub in Wausau.
Cathie Shaefer is a bartender at the pub that was started named by two retired Wausau police officers.
She says she recognized the man because not only had he been in the pub before, but he also signed up for a weekly raffle.
Schaefer says the man was at the pub about half an hour yesterday when she went into the back area.
Others in the pub say they heard a commotion and saw him come out from behind the bar, grab his jacket and flee.
When Schaefer checked the till, about $475 was missing.
The man is being held pending formal charges.


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Permanent URL to this publication: http://dx.doi.org/10.5167/uzh-47687
Stuiver, M; Lainez, S; Will, C; Terryn, S; Günzel, D; Debaix, H; Sommer, K; Kopplin, K; Thumfart, J; Kampik, N B; Querfeld, U; Willnow, T E; Nemec, V; Wagner, C A; Hoenderop, J G; Devuyst, O; Knoers, N V; Bindels, R J; Meij, I C; Müller, D (2011). CNNM2, encoding a basolateral protein required for renal Mg(2+)handling, is mutated in dominant hypomagnesemia. American Journal of Human Genetics, 88(3):333-343.
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Familial hypomagnesemia is a rare human disorder caused by renal or intestinal magnesium (Mg(2+)) wasting, which may lead to symptoms of Mg(2+) depletion such as tetany, seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias. Our knowledge of the physiology of Mg(2+) (re)absorption, particularly the luminal uptake of Mg(2+) along the nephron, has benefitted from positional cloning approaches in families with Mg(2+) reabsorption disorders; however, basolateral Mg(2+) transport and its regulation are still poorly understood. Here, by using a candidate screening approach, we identified CNNM2 as a gene involved in renal Mg(2+) handling in patients of two unrelated families with unexplained dominant hypomagnesemia. In the kidney, CNNM2 was predominantly found along the basolateral membrane of distal tubular segments involved in Mg(2+) reabsorption. The basolateral localization of endogenous and recombinant CNNM2 was confirmed in epithelial kidney cell lines. Electrophysiological analysis showed that CNNM2 mediated Mg(2+)-sensitive Na(+) currents that were significantly diminished in mutant protein and were blocked by increased extracellular Mg(2+) concentrations. Our data support the findings of a recent genome-wide association study showing the CNNM2 locus to be associated with serum Mg(2+) concentrations. The mutations found in CNNM2, its observed sensitivity to extracellular Mg(2+), and its basolateral localization signify a critical role for CNNM2 in epithelial Mg(2+) transport.
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Steven Liquorish, from Wantage, got his 2012 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge GB season off to a flying start with victory at Snetterton over the Easter weekend.
It was just reward after patiently waiting five years for his first victory at the circuit.
There were two 25-minute races and Liquorish, pictured left, took top spot in the first.
He made a rocket start to shoot straight into a handy lead, while chief rival James Birch didn't fare so well.
Then, just as he started to chase after Liquorish, Birch spun at Nelson and clipped the barriers. With damage to a radiator, he was forced into the pits and retired.
"I had one of the best starts I've ever made," said a jubilant Liquorish.
"I really got my head down in the early laps."
His win completed a clean sweep for Team Parker Racing on the podium, with Justin Sherwood and Neil Houston finishing second and third respectively.
John Ferguson set the fastest lap in 96.60mph before spinning.
Sunday's race was full of incident and drama as light rain at the start made conditions really challenging for the slick-shod field.
Liquorish again left Birch in his wake before falling foul of the conditions and going into a high-speed spin.
He recovered to finish fourth behind winner Birch.
Liquorish, who is also backed by Graham Watches, recovered to fourth.
The next rounds are at Rockingham on May 19-20.


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You can call it fate
20 years ago, two little kids were being forced to walk each other down the aisle and share in their first couples dance. "But Aunt Ellen, boys have cooties!" and with those few words our fate was sealed. We may have been states apart, but as we grew-up we always found ways to spend time together; late night phone calls that would last 4 hours (thank God for calling cards or our parents would have never been able to send us to college) the occasional awkward school dance, and spending our days dreaming and thinking of the next time we could see each other (no wonder why neither one of us became doctors or lawyers). By college we knew that we would be together for the rest of our lives and began to plan our future. It was no easy task trying to build a home out of Legos and Manolo Blahniks, but we have continued to succeed. No matter what lies before us, as best friends we will forever be by each others side, cooties and all.


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Having retired recently, I have noted a few things that are key to a more successful career and healthy work/life balance.
It is not necessarily the big things that one considers, but the many little contributions made to people and processes. Under the pressure of too many commitments and continual stress, these contributions may simply not be made. The keys below can make a difference.
1. Goal Setting
Taking the time to decide where you would like to be and what you would like to be doing in 5 to 10 years greatly effects performance. Ideally this takes some time with short term mileposts established.
One needs to set common goals with one's partner so that you don't work at cross purposes and suffer from "relationship drift." Check in to see how you are doing and whether there needs to be adjustments or even some negotiation to make sure expectations are aligned.
2. Project Management
People who outline how a job is going to be approached with built in reporting tend to be less frustrated and communicate with their supervisors in a clear fashion. Supervisors, hands on or not, appreciate being updated so they don't have to worry. If you are the manager, it causes you to think through who needs to do what and what is expected. Nothing frustrates people more than not being clear on what needs doing.
More careful thought is given to information needed at various stages, where it will need to come from and when. This is not helped when people are slow to respond, but you can develop action plans to deal with the likelihood of a particular individual's slow response.
3. Time Management
There are many systems taught for this. The easiest possible system is usually best. An evaluation of where your time should go versus where it is actually going can be very revealing. It is important to make time for friends or family. Many time management systems are totally focused on work or neglect interruptions making for a longer day and more frustration as one tries to fit everyone and everything in.
One perspective that could be considered is taking the time to ask oneself weekly, "When I look back, what might I see in the way I approached people and challenges?" Asking may make you feel good about yourself, or may point to the need to make some adjustments. So it is not just, "Where did my time go, but how did it go."


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HR Executive – Raffles Design Institute (Surabaya) – Jawa Timur – Surabaya
Expired Date: 06-02-12.
Raffles Design Institute (Surabaya)
Raffles Education Corporation Ltd is one of the leading creative design and management education groups in the Asia Pacific region and is publicly listed (RLSE) at the Singapore Exchange. Raffles Design Institute and group have 39 campuses in 15 countries with a current enrolment of 33,000 students worldwide.
We continue to expand and we are seeking team players with the passion and drive to be a part of this exciting organization. We invite you to join a newly set up Raffles Design Institute Surabaya for a challenging career plus opportunities for personal development for the following position : HR Executive
Jawa Timur – Surabaya
Responsibilities: Provides HR administrative functions in the areas of recruitment, training and development, people and performance management, social welfare as well as updating and maintenance of HR records?
? Recruitment?
• Coordinates, negotiates and liaises with employment and advertising agents on service fee, advertisement recruitment and interview schedules?
• Conducts interviews up to Senior Executive levels. Arranges interviews for management levels. Prepares Letter of Offer to selected candidates?
• Conducts exit interview?
? Training?
• Conducts orientation program to new employees?
• Coordinates and liaises with external Consultants on employees' training needs and arranges training schedules for employees?
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the respective training programs by obtaining feedback from employees?
? Welfare?
• Attends to employees' grievances and complaints; provides guidance if necessary?
• Provides feedback to the management to enhance a better and cordial working environment.?
• Organizes corporate events such as corporate conference, school trip, orientation day, open house, etc?
? HR Administration?
• Reviews, updates and maintains proper filing of insurance policy, HR handbook, staff medical records, performance appraisal form and training schedules?
• Assists Accountant in planning and preparing annual headcount report and updating the organization chart?
• Reviews compensation and benefits ?
• May need to draft agreement/contract to overseas and local freelancers?
? Human Resources Management?
• Involves in yearly manpower planning and expansion?
• Takes charge of HR consultancy projects by appointing HR Consultants for specific HR projects and coordinates with department heads and HR Consultants on respective projects?
• Conducts interview for management level?
• Assists in drafting out Annual Letter and Promotion Letter?
• Administers the HR procedures are adhered to.?
• Handles monthly payroll and yearly income tax forms for employees?
• Manages and appraises subordinates' performance and their career advancement?
• Proposes year-end salary increment to director
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree / Post Graduate Degree, Human Resource Management or equivalent.
- Possess good knowledge and updates of labor law and regulations
- Have relevant experience in handling expatriats, work visas and permits
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Applicants must be willing to work in Surabaya.
- Preferably Senior Staffs specializing in Human Resources or equivalent.
- Full-Time positions available.
- Fluent in English
For the above position, please email a comprehensive resume stating contact details, current and expected salary, portfolio (or links to your work) as well as a recent photograph to:
Daftar HR Executive – Raffles Design Institute (Surabaya) – Jawa Timur – Surabaya secara online jika alamat atau email tidak dicantumkan.
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03.03.2011 / The Jays Head to St. Louis for the MVC Tournament. Posting by Brian Kooienga, Creighton Mens Basketball Graduate Manager
As the charter bus rolls into Saint Louis city limits, one can only look back on this season with thoughts of regret and missed opportunities. The countless number of games that were lost within the last possessions are extremely difficult to forget, but the amount of progress and maturation that has occurred over the season is something that should be remembered by all of our loyal Bluejay fans.
Looking back over the schedule, there are arguably five to seven games that could have gone in our favor, but unfortunately did not. In games at Wichita State, Missouri State, Iowa State, and Indiana state, the game was decided on the final possession. Other road contests at Bradley, Northern Iowa, and Drake all came down to getting one defensive stop and a score on the other end but did not happen. This team has seen it all, and I know and believe that if there is not a team in this conference tournament that has seen and experienced more heartbreak in their losses. Obviously we would have liked to avoid any and all of those losses that we experienced over the last several months, but the only thing you can do after the fact is learn from your mistakes, and that is exactly what this team has done.
Heading into tournament play at the Scottrade Center, there is not a more dangerous team than the Creighton Bluejays. Inside and outside scoring threats, capable seniors, youth off the bench, and a talented point guard all add up to a dangerous combination that every other conference foe wants to avoid. If this group of young men finally puts together a solid ballgame and play hard on every possession, both offensively and defensively, there are few teams that can slow their offensive attack.
It amazes many of us that the season is already drawing to a close. The best part about each and every Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in Saint Louis is the guarantee that Creighton will have the best, loudest, and biggest fan base each year. The support that the city of Omaha, fans, and Creighton Alumni network show for this athletic department and team is absolutely unbelievable, and not enough is said in terms of thanks and appreciation. The only way I believe that we as a team can repay all you fans and supporters is to bring back a championship trophy this weekend. That has been the goal since October 15th and it is still the goal for this weekend, and the players on this team want nothing more than to achieve this goal not only for the university and themselves, but for the fans.
If you are heading to the tournament this weekend, be sure to wear blue and be loud! If you are unable to attend please watch the games on tv and hopefully clear your schedule for a selection show party next Sunday night on Creighton's campus.
There's nothing more exciting than conference tournament time!
Go Jays! Brian Kooienga
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The 2014 Boston Marathon weekend is underway. Today, Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. runners will start picking up their numbers at the John B. Hynes convention center in Boston.
Throughout the day and weekend the Boston Athletic Association will have road races including the 2014 B.A.A. invitational mile which features the top high school athletes from around the state representing the eight host cities and towns of the Boston Marathon. The race begins at 11:45 a.m. at Copley Square.
At 1:30 p.m. today, twenty Middle Schools will participate in the B.A.A. Relay Challenge for the eighteenth consecutive year.
On Sunday, April 20, you will still have the opportunity to pick up your numbers starting at 9:00 a.m. at the John B. Hynes convention center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston.
There is a pre-race pasta party at 4:30 p.m., compliments of the B.A.A. which will take place at City Hall Plaza. It's a great time to mingle and get to know your fellow runners from around the world.
Marathon Monday starts at 8:50 a.m. in Hopkinton. The mobility impaired begin at at 8:50 a.m. and then the push rim wheelchair begin at 9:17 a.m., hand cycle at 9:22 a.m., elite women's race at 9:32 a.m. elite men's at 10:00 a.m.m, wave two at 10:25 a.m., wave three at 11:00 a.m. and wave four at 11:25 a.m.
The official post race party begins at 6:30 p.m. at the House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston across from Fenway Park. The festivities begin at Fenway Park at 6:30 p.m. and then at HOB at 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
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Beck's new album "Morning Phase" is at #6 for second week
If you had a chance to catch the Wednesday night "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", the musical guest was Beck (if you missed it he will be performing on the April 1, 2014 Ellen Degeneres Show). His single song performance highlighted his and the groups extraordinary talents.
On June 19, 2014, Beck will be performing for one night only in the State Theatre on PlayhouseSquare. The show will feature songs from his new critically acclaimed album "Morning Phase" that is currently in the top ten U.S. album chart for the second week and is considered a contender for album of the year with 121,000 copies sold since its February 25 release.
Beck will be performing on June 19th, 8:00 p.m. at PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre. Tickets are $50, $40, $30 and $25 and are available now at playhousesquare.org, by calling (216) 241-6000 or by stopping by at the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office.


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Jenny Mauer and Rob Harter of the Christian Center of Park City stand with Girl Scout troops during the conclusion of their Girl Scouts Fighting Hunger food drive on Dec. 10. Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors teamed up to help donate 1,295 pounds of non-perishable food and other items. (Photo courtesy of Kayley Cassity)
The Girl Scouts of Four Valley concluded their annual "Girl Scouts Fighting Hunger" food drive on Tuesday, Dec. 10, having garnered 1,295 pounds of food donations, breaking last year's record by 57 pounds.
Girl Scout troops dropped off their food donations at the Christian Center of Park City, having collected them for over a month. Non-perishable items such as canned goods, dried beans, peanut butter and cereals were donated, as were diapers, baby wipes, baby formula and pet food.
The Girl Scouts of Four Valley are comprised of troops in Summit and Wasatch Counties.


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After Fifteen Years, Café Colonial Has Quietly Closed
The Cuban longtimer has left Nolita after a rent hike.
While Pulino's has sold 27,000 pies, its neighbor Café Colonial has served its last café con leche. An employee there tells us that yesterday was the fifteen-year-old Brazilian hangout's final day of service. Though its lease wasn't due to expire until the end of the month, it seems owner Luciane Gilan has packed up early; we'll let you know about her future plans once we hear from her. A couple of months ago, she told us she was "really struggling" and couldn't afford a rent hike she believed came partly because of her trendy new neighbor, Keith McNally. One thing's for sure: This corner is a pretty sweet spot for a cupcake shop.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by Carant Just like home This is delicious stuff and brought back memories of my childhood in the "old country". Well done! December 22, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by suechef Yum! Love this stollen. I buy several and keep them in my pantry. They are gone within a few months, so I'm not worried about freezing them. I like to toast slices and spread with butter or cream cheese, but my favorite thing is making french toast out of it. December 25, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by ELLAIN WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SOOO AMAZED HOW GOOD THESE SOLLEN ARE. I AM FROM GERMANY AND RECENTLY BOUGHT ONE AT A GERMANE STORE AND IT DIDN'T EVEN COME CLOSE IN TEXTURE OR FLAVOR AND COST MORE TOO. I AM GOING BACK TO BUY MORE AT WORLD MARKET TO GIVE AS GIFTS TO NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS AND TO FREEZE SOME FOR MY FAMILY. I LOVE THE HAZELNUT ONE. December 9, 2010
Rated 5 out of 5 by Samanthasp Brings back fond memories I use to live in Germany.I couldn't wait for the holidays for this wonderful cake.You can serve this anytime of the day.It's awsome.Thank God for freezers.They freeze well. October 13, 2010
Rated 3 out of 5 by Leez This stollen is too dry I purchase 3 different Stollens this year. I'm not sure if I got an older batch, but this one is my least favorite. It was too dry, even with the marzipan filling. January 1, 2016
Rated 3 out of 5 by Sandy my husband liked it My husband lived in Germany for a number of years and has fond memories of stollen so I got this for him. It seemed a little dense and dry to me, but he thought it was fine. December 29, 2010
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Oracle Announces Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized
Oracle is launching the next innovation of its partner program to better support partners and help them differentiate themselves. In the new program, Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized, partners can now focus on the product solutions that best support their business. There are four levels in the new program, and as partners take advantage of training offered through the OPN Competency Center, they become specialized and can move to higher levels.
The basic partner level, Remarketer, is for partners that want to sell Oracle technology products—with no initial investment—to midsize companies. Remarketers can advance to the Silver level, which provides discounts on Oracle University offerings, development licenses, greater support options, and 1-Click Resell Rights. Silver partners can advance to the Gold level, which offers greater access to Oracle partner resources, enhanced Oracle University and support offerings, and expanded resell rights. Specialization is available at the Gold level, and after the partner has specialized in five products, it can join the top partner level, Platinum, which includes access to market development funds, channel account management, and joint marketing opportunities.
enrich IT Creates Subscription-Based Procurement Platform
Oracle Partner enrich IT has created a subscription-based, integrated source-to-pay solution for midsize to large companies, built and deployed on Oracle Advanced Procurement 12.1. The new offering provides spend classification, spend analysis, sourcing, contract management, and procure-to-pay functions and can be implemented in 30 to 90 days.
enrich IT offers a pay-as-you-use model that includes software licensing, technology hosting, application management, and business process support for a fixed monthly price.
Kalypso Launches PLM Solution for Food and Beverage Industry
Kalypso, an Oracle Certified Partner, has launched PLM Vivo, a preconfigured product lifecycle management (PLM) solution for the food and beverage industry. Built on Oracle's Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process application, PLM Vivo is configured with Kalypso templates, workflows, core data, and profiles based on best-in-class implementation practices.
PLM Vivo addresses product safety and regulatory compliance, two important issues facing food and beverage companies today. It enables product and supplier traceability to quickly isolate potential ingredient issues and comply with government regulatory and reporting requirements.
Oracle Creates Industry-Specific Tools and Training for Health Sciences Partners
Oracle PartnerNetwork and Oracle Health Sciences have created training and support materials related to Oracle's comprehensive suite of software applications for clinical development and drug safety. Known as the Oracle Health Sciences Knowledge Zone, these materials help partners and customers to network with peers and access training, support, and product information needed to implement, integrate, and use Oracle Health Sciences applications.
The new training materials include Health Sciences Guided Learning Paths, which are role-specific trainings that provide partners with predefined curriculum and assessment tests for pre-sales consultants and salespeople. The learning paths are available for Oracle Healthcare Transaction Base, Oracle's Siebel Clinical Trial Management System, Oracle Clinical, and Oracle Remote Data Capture. Partners who pass assessment exams in the Oracle Health Sciences Knowledge Zone earn the Oracle PartnerNetwork Champion accreditation.
AT&T Launches Mobile Platform for Oracle Applications
Oracle Certified Advantage Partner AT&T has released the AT&T Mobile Enterprise Applications Platform, a comprehensive suite of products and services that enables companies to design, build, deploy, and manage dynamic mobile enterprise applications. The platform consists of middleware technology and development tools, consulting services, and application management services.
The AT&T Mobile Enterprise Applications Platform allows businesses to efficiently and securely extend their Oracle, third-party, and custom back-end applications to mobile devices. It is available in packages for sales, service, and support applications and works with Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle's PeopleSoft Enterprise applications, Oracle CRM On Demand, and Oracle's Siebel Customer Relationship Management.
Fujitsu FlexFrame for Oracle Now Supports Oracle VM
FlexFrame for Oracle, Oracle Certified Advantage Partner Fujitsu's latest version of its dynamic self-managing IT infrastructure based on Oracle Grid Computing, now integrates with Oracle VM server virtualization technology. The addition of support for Oracle VM allows organizations to integrate Oracle databases and Oracle applications with non-Oracle applications such as those from SAP on the FlexFrame for Oracle infrastructure. It also gives customers flexibility in choosing software or hardware disaster recovery architectures for specific projects.
The new version of FlexFrame for Oracle also includes application awareness, which provides monitoring capabilities for Oracle services and a live check with configurable restart/reboot options; integration with standard data center management processes and connectivity with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) network management systems; and service priority management, failover, and displacement rules.
Accenture and Oracle Open Innovation Centers in Tokyo and Istanbul
Oracle Certified Advantage Partner Accenture and Oracle have expanded their global network of development centers by opening Accenture Innovation Centers for Oracle in Tokyo, Japan, and Istanbul, Turkey. These centers join others in the U.K. and the U.S.
The initial focus at the Tokyo center will be on International Financial Reporting Standards solutions and enterprise sales and operation planning transitions, using Oracle products such as Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. Center personnel will also assist with virtualization, enterprise performance management, and supply chain management solutions.
The Istanbul center will focus on providing Oracle-based applications and products in areas such as customer relationship management and business process management.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Acquires BearingPoint Practice
Oracle Certified Advantage Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers has purchased the majority of BearingPoint's North American Commercial Services practice. As part of the deal, PricewaterhouseCoopers is acquiring global delivery centers in Shanghai, China and Bangalore, India. These centers will provide clients with expanded global sourcing capabilities and competitive cost advantages.
PricewaterhouseCoopers' expanded team now includes expertise in numerous Oracle solution areas, including enterprise resource planning and financial applications; business intelligence; customer relationship management; workforce lifecycle management; enterprise performance management; governance, risk, and compliance; security and identity management; supply chain management; and lease management.
Deloitte and Oracle Address IFRS
Deloitte Consulting and Deloitte Services, subsidiaries of Oracle Certified Advantage Partner Deloitte, are helping companies convert to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the new set of accounting principles scheduled for adoption in the United States by 2016.
The Deloitte subsidiaries have optimized the delivery of IFRS services and created an Oracle-specific IFRS solution set that streamlines the IFRS assessment and planning processes. Oracle's financial management solutions, combined with Deloitte's cross-functional service capabilities, will help Fortune 1000 organizations convert to IFRS and thereby improve information quality, manage multiple accounting frameworks, improve business processes, and enforce global standards and controls, all while complying with local regulations.
Deloitte has also introduced the Retail Business Intelligence Accelerator, a set of end-to-end business intelligence and data warehouse consulting services supported by Oracle Retail Data Model and compliant with the retail industry standard reference data model. This offering is designed to help retailers to address key business challenges and opportunities efficiently and with a low cost of entry.


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2013 CKLS Executive Committee Meeting (Wed. 16 Oct, 2013 5:00 am - 6:30 am)
The Executive Committee will meet Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 10:00a.m. in the Great Bend Public Library Kansas Room. (Noon lunch, at the Fall Technology Conference, CKLS)
The Executive Committee meets monthly in different locations around the System. Executive Committee meetings are open meetings and CKLS librarians and local library board members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided at no cost to librarians or board members.