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Valar morghulis, errybody. It's hard for me to decide what I appreciate more: "all men must die" serving as a tagline, or the new iconic crow image that's going to be hundreds of tattoos in no time:
Spoilers for seasons 1-3 and books 1-3 below the cut!
More than ever this season, the premiere of GoT drawing nigh has filled me with a wary kind of apprehension. On the one hand, Ros is dead now, so perhaps we can move on from leering sexualised violence. On the other hand, Theon is still in the hands of Roose Bolton, so… doubtful. I have no illusions about the fact that the good folks at HBO can dig up some naked ladies to be abased for some nebulous plot reason, like Tyrion is lecherous, or to foreshadow that Some Character Is Evil, or just because we're really unclear on whether Joffrey is a sadist or not. It's been so subtle, I'm not sure!
I've mentioned my general discomfort with GoT since the beginning (the shift in Dany's marriage from book to tv is a big one, for example). There's been a few times I've had to pause and take a breather during a particularly awful torture sequence. I've read the books a few times, so nothing should really surprise me – one tough bit was the rats in a bucket at Harrenhal, which is in the books. Of course, the producers love throwing book readers curveballs by adding in characters like Ros (rip sweet lady), or Sansa's near rape, just to spook us, I guess? Congrats, it's working. In the book, you can skim these things but the medium of tv makes it a lot more visceral.
The continued chapter previews from GRRM for Winds of Winter don't inspire me to think that the show will get easier with some of the most brutal characters/moments gone. (Warning for spoilers/graphic rape discussion) The man is clearly obsessed with rape. (And I'm starting to get really concerned about the penis descriptions continuing to sound nothing like things attached to human beings. Yes yes I know, this one is fake. STILL.)
I know this. Ten years of book history and three seasons have taught me that the status quo is well entrenched. "Stop watching," I keep thinking, the same way I'd tell myself it's time to get out of a bad relationship. But… I can't. It's the cultural cache, the shared fandom, discussions and blog posts (particularly a big fan of Leigh Alexander's at Boing Boing), the fact that the actors are really good. It is, sad to say, one of the only shows with a huge cast of female characters (though it's not so hot on POC because, you know, ~history~ or whatever), and the actors are great at what they do – even when it's horrible.
Also, for better or worse (usually worse), the show's creators have been committed to both surprising book readers with extra scenes, as well as including little nods to the books. Ros was great for a couple reasons: she was completely new, she tried in her own small way to protect Sansa, she was insight into a bunch of character's we don't see much of in the books because they're never POV characters. Her death genuinely shocked me – not the least because as a wildcard, she could have provided a great deal of surprising subplots for the entirety of the show, but also because it was another 'character moment' that was really unnecessary. Littlefinger's a sneaky scumbag, Joffrey is a Little Shit, etc etc. Similar to how there was very little fall-out from the mutilation of Daisy in season 2, it didn't even really mean anything. The character deserved better. Lady got a more meaningful death, for pete's sake.
So, stop watching.
There was an article on Boing Boing somewhere between seasons one and two, where a dad wanted to watch Game of Thrones with his daughter, so made a season one clean cut, where all the sexposition and rape was cut out. People got mad at him, saying "you'll cut out the sex, but not the violence?" But here's the thing – everyone knows violence is wrong. Don't murder, don't hit, don't behead your horse because you're bad at jousting. Society on the whole seems to be very unclear that sexualized violence is wrong. There's so little consensual sex in Game of Thrones, there's no way to know if the guy would've kept those scenes in because there's nothing wrong with sex on tv or in the movies, when it's not…. you know, game of thrones. Off the top of my head, I can only think of Loras and Renly, and HBO obeys the "you must Kill Your Gays" law, so that's not even a particularly useful example.
So, I'll watch because I'm weak, and despite all the flies in the ointment (also the ointment is made of poop), I still enjoy myself watching it. Also so I don't miss a second of JOffrey's well deserved death.
Yeah, it's a bad relationship – do not date game of thrones. But I guess it's okay to call up on the nights when it's just you and a bottle of wine, and you're bored. Don't get attached because you'll have to walk away someday. But as tv FWBs go, it works.
At least we'll always have Brienne and Jaime's bromance.


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Beaded vessels have been Linda's primary artistic focus for twenty-five years. These range in size from 2 inches to 2 feet. Classic forms, vivid colors and simple compositions define these vessels. Precision of the intricate beading stitch and elaborate embellishment further distinguish the work. Each vessel is undertaken with the joy of her personal challenge. Linda's wish is to create objects of beauty, as she feels harmony is found in beauty and peace within harmony.
Recent collaborations with her husband Jack have resulted in sculptured pieces characterized by Jack's carving and turning skills. This shared vision further enriches her creative spirit as they carry onward their family's traditions. Turning hollow form vessels using trees from their land begins the process. Working with needle and nylon thread, the vessels are then encased in a network of Czech glass beads. The stitch Linda employs most is twill weave whose origin can be traced to ancient cultures in the Middle East. Linda is a juried member of the KY Guild of Artists and Craftsmen, the Kentucky Craft Market Program, and the Kentucky Art and Craft Foundation. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI; the Ohio Craft Museum, Columbus, Oh; the Figge Museum of Art, Daveport, IA; the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC; and the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, CA.


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I have had this trench coat tucked away in my closet for a few years now but never had the opportunity to wear it until we went up north with my family last week. It just wasn't practical to wear it in Mesa because it never gets cold enough. I'm glad I finally had the opportunity to wear it! I think a trench coat is a classic, timeless piece. In fact, every time I see a trench coat, I am reminded of the last scene in Breakfast At Tiffany's when Holly Golightly is searching for her cat in the rain. Or the remake of that same scene in Gossip Girl with Blair! Trenches will never go out of style, so it is a piece that you can have for years that will forever remain chic!


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Updated with Aldon Smith statement.
Thurston Smith got an upbeat text message from his son Aldon following today's sentencing in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
"I know he's very happy with what transpired," Thurston Smith said in an exclusive phone interview from his Kansas City-area home.
Aldon Smith issued the following statement through his San Mateo-based attorney Josh Bentley: "I would like to thank my family, friends and supporters. I have learned a great deal and have worked very hard to become a stronger individual and better person. I look forward to continuing on this path."
Supporting that same message was his father, who spoke with great support and care about his son.
"Hopefully this will give him an opportunity to slow down. He was going so fast," Thurston Smith said. "With his maturity level, he turns 25 in September, I pray he settles down and realizes people that love him and are in his corner, now more than ever."
The elder Smith said his son was headed after court to meet with 49ers general manager Trent Baalke, who earlier issued a statement how the organization was "pleased" with Smith's status and would continue to support him.
Thurston Smith was relieved with the sentence and expressed encouragement for what his son faces, including three years probation and 12 days of jail time that can be served on a work crew. (He's already credited with one day served stemming from his his arrest.)
The Smiths, and surely the 49ers, also don't want NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to come down too hard in terms of a multiple-game suspension, which is under consideration.
"We don't have any idea," Thurston Smith said of the NFL's discipline. "(Weapons convictions) being reduced felony to misdemeanor was huge, and we hope it carries much weight with what Mr. Goodell does. We're praying for four (games) or less but it's beyond our control."
Aldon Smith returned earlier this offseason to his native Missouri to assist in a former college teammate's youth football camps. With Friday's sentence, Smith faces more community service, 235 hours worth.
"I like community service because it gives him an opportunity to see other things he grew up seeing. That brings it back," Thurston Smith said. "He loves community service and helping people. That's a natural thing to do. It keeps him focused on other people rather than himself."
"God has blessed him with talent and I look forward to seeing him do bigger and better things off the field, beside what we saw on the field. This incident has made him stronger and wiser and I think it shook him up a little, as it should."
When Smith returned from last season's five-week hiatus while in treatment, he expressed how he's changed his lifestyle, including devoting time to his toddler son. But then came an April arrest at Los AngelesInternationalAirport for making an alleged fake bomb threat; criminal charges weren't filed in the incident.
Smith's sentence Friday included a 12-day sentence in county jail. He's already credited with one-day served stemming from his arrest, and the other 11 days will be fulfilled on a work crew, such as those that clean trash off roads.
If Smith he violates his probation — including not drinking alcohol or even going to a liquor store — Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Daniel Nishigaya said he will immediately put him in jail for as an undetermined amount of time.


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Highlights: Muse Film Series, Muse Art Show, Main Conference & Muse Hub
The 5th annual Muse Conference, slated for March 2-5 in downtown Bend features workshops, salons, film series, art show and speakers. From global activists Rainn Wilson and Holiday Reinhorn who lead girls' empowerment work in Haiti to a couple of "radical feminist nuns," this year's conference brings together a wide variety of artists, authors, actors, athletes, entrepreneurs, activists and social change leaders to celebrate International Women's Day and kick off Women's History Month.
Amanda Stuermer, World Muse founder, said, "over the past few years, our programs have doubled in size. We reach thousands locally and globally through our programming, events, travel, and grants. We believe this work is more important than ever, and we believe this year's Muse Conference is more necessary than ever. We will be featuring more male voices on the stage to emphasize the need for all of us to work together for positive
social change."
The four-day conference schedule includes a Film Series on Thursday, Salon Series and First Friday Art Show on Friday, the Conference, Muse Reception and Dinner on Saturday and a special Workshop and Community Yoga Class on Sunday. Events take place at The Tower Theatre and Muse Hub (Liberty Theater) in downtown Bend.
The schedule includes:
Thursday, March 2, 4-8:30pm
Early Registration and Film Series
at the Muse Hub (Liberty Theater)
Friday, March 3, 9 am-5pm
Muse Salon Series, 5:30-7:30 pm
Muse Art Show at the Muse Hub (Liberty Theater)
Saturday, March 4, 9 am-5:30pm
Muse Conference Day
at the Tower Theatre; Muse Reception and Dinner following
Sunday, March 5, 9am-11pm
Muse Workshop, 3-4:30pm
Muse Yoga Class at Muse Hub (Liberty Theater)
Tickets, which can be purchased online now, range in price from $10 for Salon events to $375 for an All-Access Conference Pass.
Sampling of the Esteemed Presenters:
Wade Davis
Former NFL player is a thought leader, writer, public speaker and educator on gender, race and orientation equality. Davis played for the Tennessee Titans, the Washington Redskins and the Seattle Seahawks, as well as for two different teams within the NFL Europe league.
Julie Lewis
Thirty-year HIV survivor and mother to Grammy award winning producer, Ryan Lewis, believes in the power of educating, encouraging action, volunteerism and compassion to further the quality of life and health options for all individuals. With this passion and dedication, she and the Lewis family founded the 30/30 Project
Holiday Reinhorn & Rainn Wilson
Author Holiday and husband, actor Wilson (Dwight from The Office), founded Lidé Haiti in 2013 as an educational initiative in rural Haiti that uses the arts and literacy to empower at-risk adolescent girls and help them transition into school or vocational training. Sister Simones Campbell has served as executive director of NETWORK since 2004. In Washington, she lobbies on issues that help "mend the gaps" in income and wealth in the U.S., focused specifically on how they disproportionately affect people of color and women. She has led four cross-country "Nuns on the Bus" trips.
Shireen Ahmed
Sports activist, a freelance writer and a public speaker who focuses on Muslim women, and the intersections of racism and misogyny in sports. Her work has been featured and discussed in various media outlets.
Muse Conference, held each year in Bend, is based on the belief that women hold enormous potential as catalysts for change in their lives, in their communities and in the world. Muse is hosted by World Muse, a registered non-profit that believes women and girls can change the world. World Muse offers year-round programming including in-school, after-school and summer camp opportunities for women. www.museconference.org


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Maybe I should have taken their play as an indication of how the day was going to go, think you?
First thing the girls (Maddie and our friend who lives two houses over) were up investigating our gardens... turning over rocks, parting grass, deciding on what's best for whom....
It's a usual pastime of theirs.
Snail races... putting together habitats.... building and erecting homes and structures for the tiny wild things....
And then it was another trek out the front gate.
It's really quite remarkable, this home of ours.
We have moderate deserts, intense deserts, redrock deserts, wetlands, granite mountains, limestone mountains, alpine forests, an area of ten thousand lakes, what I call The Savannah... so beautiful.
Well. Over the mountain, then.
So much to sigh over.....
squishing and balancing,
playing and tromping,
smiling over beaver slides that make a path down the hill,
making discoveries.
Mule Deer
Snowshoe Hare!
I love finding the wild versions of things that are in our gardens... columbine, mint, yarrow, lupine....
Cascade Springs
... and getting home after dark from a day spent in the woods.
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This is the 6th completed video that goes with the book I'm writing, "Inside The Forbidden Outside". Its been a lot of work so far and there is much more to come. Slowly I pull the pieces together.
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Big Train Farm has been certified organic for several years now. We understand that the certification is important to many of our customers, especially those that we do not interact with personally (for instance our Market Mobile customers in Boston). The organic certification is also important for customers who are looking for a CSA membership and want the reassurance that we are not using harmful chemicals in our fertility, planting, or pest control practices.
But what does it actually mean? And what are we actually doing on the farm that makes farming organically a realistic option for us. After all, if organic was easy why don't all farms forgo using caustic material in their practices?
Here is a abbreviated list of some of our practices and inputs that we are continually refining and experimenting with:
1. Fertility: We use a number of approaches to make sure that our crops have enough nutrition to thrive. We see soil fertility as the foundation (literally and figuratively) for our organic business. Beginning at the seed-stage of life and until harvest and storage we are concerned about our plants nutritional quality.
We have practiced mineralization in the past, beginning in 2012. Based on the methodology laid out by Gary Zimmer (book The Biological Farmer) and many others we have attempted to meet some of our natural "soil deficiencies" by adding assortments of rock dusts. These rock dusts add to the mineral component of the soil (minerals are about 45% of soils volume; air, water, and organic matter comprise the remainder) amounts of certain nutrients (elements, compounds) that are otherwise "missing" or not available to the plant(for example phosphorus, or manganese). This process is geared towards removing limiting factors on growth, nutrient deficiencies that have detrimental effects on crop growth evidenced by slow development, weak habit, insect and disease infestation, etc. We are encouraged that in a no-till system that has a diverse biological community remineralizing soil with mined rock dust may not be necessary, or at least greatly reduced. In 2018 we implemented such a system and intend to cut our remineralizing practices back drastically.
Composting is a hallmark in organic farming and we do our fair share on Big Train Farm. Spreading compost (previously living material which has degraded and/or been broken down in a thermophilic or static, microbial environment) provides many benefits to the soil and is in and of itself a soil amendment. Compost provides structure, water holding/mediating capacity, various sizes of carbon for microbial food, humic substances (the stable carbon compounds in organic matter which contribute to the nutrient holding capacity of soil), fertility, pH balancing, and microbial inoculation. Wow, thats a lot of benefit. In 2015 we spread about two-hundred yards of compost between Urban Edge and Snake Hill Farm. We see composting as an excellent, and potentially exclusive way, of meeting our fertility needs on the farm. In 2017 we began making our own compost using two methods: large volume composting using cow manure, chicken manure/bedding, leaves, and soil (in a thermophilic pile). And small production static composting using a Su-Johnson bioreactor to make a fungal dominant inoculant for application in our propagation house or as a compost tea starter. Worm compost (vermicompost) is another stye of composting that we will be exploring more vigorously in 2018.
Once you have compost you can make compost tea, which is a substance that BTF has been playing around with for several years now. As mentioned above, compost can be an excellent microbial inoculant. Microbes are the external digestive tract of plants. Without a diverse and healthy microbial community growing food becomes a nasty business, dependent on intense weed, pest, and fertility practices based on chemical application. Using compost to make an aerobic tea you are able to propagate the beneficial microbes that are found in compost. The tea can be applied to potting mixes in the greenhouses, crops in the field, or cover crops. Once a microbial community is established we try to maintain that community by avoiding tillage, and providing cover crop when cash crops are not in place. We stepped this process up in 2016 by converting a 300-gallon boom sprayer to a compost tea brewer and pumping system. Again, our main goal is to build a soil that no longer needs re-inoculation through compost teas but has these systems built into the program.
On farm manure is provided by our chickens which have access to pasture, compost, and food waste. Chicken manure, along with cow manure brought in from off the fam, is mixed to make our thermophilic compost that is then top-dressed over our raised beds. A long-standing goal of ours is to start a big enough composting operation at Big Train Farm that would provide the chickens with a substantial food supply, making feeding them grain unnecessary. We look at this as a potential way of interrupting the food waste that is happening all around us. Why feed processed grains when Americans are throwing away hundreds of pounds of food per person per year? Capturing the food waste continues to be a challenge but we are excited to make progress in this regard in 2019.
In 2019 we will be experimenting with several fertilizers aimed at stimulating our soil biology while also feeding our crops. Now that our beds are all built we will be applying organic substances to our field soil to keep the engine hot. Things like fish and seaweed fertilizers, sea salts, black strap molasses, milk, compost, worm castings, leaf litter, straw will be part of our fertility regimenting in the field. Foliar sprays and drench fertilizers will be applied as well as seed and seedling inoculations.
2. Tillage and Cultivation: Tillage is the working of soil in order to make it "ideal for planting". Tillage is a agricultural tradition that can be seen all over the world on many different scales. Tillage is well known to be damaging to the soil structure and microbial life there in. We have been reducing our tillage on the farm each year, excluding tillage from parts of our rotation and using lighter tillage methods on others. In 2018 (Following the lead of the Kaiser family from Singing Frog's Farm in Sebastopol California) we converted all of our annual and perennial vegetable fields (4+ acres) to raised beds. This provides us with permanent beds that will require minimal disturbance through tillage, and less time on the tractor. Less time in the field tilling the soil means you have less compaction, better soil structure, and a more vibrant microbial ecosystem. We used chickens in the past to clear fields in the Fall which were then composted and "fluffed up" by the Winter freeze-thaw phenomenon. In the spring we would plant into these fields without disturbing the soil whatsoever or we would put plastic mulch overtop. After several years of doing this I deemed the system non-ideal for raising vegetables due to the disturbance of the birds on the soil, the destabilizing effect of the manure on the soil, and the inability to produce permanent beds. Fall chicken rotations were great for control of spring weeds (especially chick weed) but summer weeds reacted aggressively to the high nitrate content in the manure, and led to documented fertility imbalances.
In 2019 we are intent on documenting the development and maturity of the field soil by testing the biology and by observing crop health. I have estimated that our soil has been at about 25% of it's potential productivity. I hope that through a more conservative soil management we will continue to see the land improve in production.
3. Planting and Harvesting: Much of what we do in terms of planting and harvesting is done by hand and truck. We do not use transplanting equipment or seeding equipment that is tractor drawn at this time. At our scale it is always interesting to see where technology makes our lives easier and where it simply complicates things. At this point a couple trowels and somebody throwing down plugs is the most efficient way to get crops in the ground. The majority of our crops are transplanted, meaning they begin in a greenhouse, are seeded into flats, and then are brought out to the field to be planted. We are transplanting from April until October outside and inside greenhouses just about every week. We begin seeding into flats and directly into the ground in some of our greenhouses in February and March. January is, at this point, the only month of the year where we are not actively seeding, planting, or harvesting crops.
Harvesting is done five to six days a week. Heat sensitive crops like bunching greens or lettuce we harvest at or before first light. Crops that are harvested at this time have all the turgor pressure that they've acquired from a night-time break from the sun, where they have been filling up on water and soluble nutrients in the water. Leafy crops are at their best at this time of the day, so we try to grab them as early as possible. Other crops are harvested throughout the day. On Tuesday in particular we harvest sometimes 90% of what we selling for the week and we will be harvesting, washing, and packing our crops from six in the morning to six in the evening. Once washed all the crops (excluding things like tomatoes, onions, or winter squash) are stored in a walk-in cooler to stay fresh.
4. Pest Management: Plants that are healthy, fully packed with all the micro and macro nutrients they require, have access to water and sunlight, will thrive. When I tell people that over the years we spray less and less to control pests they ask me "are you just lucky?". The more you learn about soils and plant relationships with soils the more you realize just how important your methods are and how little luck plays into the equation. Of course there will always be issues on the farm that are difficult or impossible to predict or control. But by simple, holistic methodology you can provide your farm with a considerable amount of endurance in dealing with these issues. And by understanding the factors at play in your problematic plots (compaction, nutrient unavailability, lack of organic matter) you can take steps to mediate these issues. BTF has been working at this in one way or another in a serious way since 2012 when we stopped trying to solve all our problems with compost, bagged fertilizers, and organic pesticides. We began addressing specific mineral limiting factors, tillage reduction, compaction mediation, and a more sensible compost/compost tea program. We saw our pest pressure drop and drop, weeds became easier to manage, and the overall health and predictability of our crops improved. In 2017, other than a outbreak of thrips in one of our greenhouses, we never sprayed an insecticide to control any pests (in 2018 no pesticides were applied). Although we don't expect to hit that mark every year, we do see it as a sign that our methods are paying off, and is evidence that our crops are healthier and worth our customers money, time and effort.


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WNS Chennai Walkin Drive for Freshers on 15th and 18th July 2016
WNS Chennai Walkin Drive for Freshers on 15th and 18th July 2016. WNS Job Openings in Chennai for freshers as Accounts Executive position. Any Graduate freshers are eligible to attend this drive. Interested and eligible candidates can directly attend the walkin interview at the below mentioned location.
WNS Chennai Walkin Drive for Freshers:
|Company Name
|WNS Global Services Pvt Ltd
|Any Graduate
|0 – 1 Years
|Job Location
|Job Role
|Accounts Executive
|Industry Type
|BPO / Call Centre / ITES
|Not Disclosed
About The Company:
WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a leading global Business Process Management (BPM) company. WNS offers business value to 200+ global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods, Telecom and Diversified Businesses, Shipping and Logistics, Travel and Leisure and Utilities. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of business process management services such as customer care, finance and accounting, human resource solutions, research and analytics, technology solutions, and industry-specific back-office and front-office processes. We enable our clients to OUTPERFORM by transforming their business processes with domain expertise, partnership approach and global delivery capability.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and business legal structures
- Review credit documentation of the loan application and other various addendum related to the loan application
- Have good sector and legal structure knowledge for entities that operate in Middle East
- Ability to work on complex spreadsheets of financial statements and identify / analyse inconsistencies and inaccuracies in case on the basis of comparison of various documentation
- Analysis of financial statements of companies and individuals for credit appraisal process
- Candidate would be working on Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, Business Banking and self-employed segments
- Ability to work on audited statements, in-house statements, cash flows, projections and project financing analysis
- Spreading the financial statements in a customized web-based application precisely with adhered guidelines
- Normalizing the financial statements and arriving on the true profitability figures
- Commenting on financial performance and financial position of the Borrower/Company
- Highlighting any additional information request to the Relationship Manager (RM)
- Timely and accurately process and deliver work assigned by Team Leader and support junior processors as per the direction of Team Leader ensuring the smooth work flow of processes and compliance with service standards.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Ensure adherence to SLAs
- Conduct thorough research and aim to deliver accurate and high quality deliverable
- Minimize risk and avoid possible loss by ensuring accuracy in processing
- Ensure that gaps/inconsistencies, if any are appropriately highlighted to the onshore team requirements
- Communicate promptly to queries received from onshore team
- Achieve the required volume of work within the established deadlines / service standards
Essential Desirable:
- Graduation in Commerce or Business Administration Post Graduate in Finance/MBA (Finance) or Chartered Accountants/ Chartered Financial Analyst
WNS Selection Process:
- Aptitude Test
- Technical Interview
- HR Interview
Document Required (Original and Photocopies):
- SSC Marksheet
- HSC/Diploma Marksheet
- Graduation & Post Graduation all years' mark sheets
- Photo ID proof (Pan Card/ Passport / Driving License / College ID)
- 2 photographs
- Resume
WNS Walkin Recruitment 2016 Details:
Walk-in Date: 15th and 18th July 2016
Interview Timings: 10 AM – 1 PM
Interview Venue:
WNS Global Services (P) Ltd,
Block 10, DLF IT Park, 10th Floor 1/124 Shivaji Gardens,
Moonlight Stop, Ramapuram Nandambakkam Post,
Chennai,Tamil Nadu.
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Get That Stick Out of My Ear – India, Asia
I focused intently at the ground as the stick inched deeper and deeper into my ear. The hardened, dirty fingers holding the stick seemed steady, but not steady enough to completely ease my fear of upcoming pain or perhaps even worse.
I was on my first trip to India. I had spent an afternoon roaming the streets of the Colaba District of South Bombay. Having meandered through the somewhat leafy and quiet residential lanes, I came upon PJ Ramchandani Marg. Stretching along the coast from the Gateway of India monument, this road offers excellent views from its seaside wall, where one can watch the dark waters of the Arabian Sea push out towards Elephanta Island. I took a seat on the wall, among resting taxi drivers, snack-sellers, a few young, hand-holding couples and a strange-looking man carrying a wooden box slung over his shoulder.
The debate was difficult. I had chosen to visit India in order to immerse myself in as many aspects of this fascinating culture as possible. As a result, I had already accepted and participated in the concepts of the squat toilet, street food, holy pujas, second-class train journeys, baksheesh and human-powered ferris wheels (a whole different story!).
But there was just something different about this man. He was tall and dark, barefoot and shirtless, with long, grayish black hair tied up into a haphazard bun. He bore a mysterious smile that could have easily belonged to the most good-hearted soul or to the devil himself. The fact that he wanted me to pay him twenty rupees to ram a five-inch-long stick of wood into my inner ear also added to my hesitation.
He had introduced himself as "The Cleaner of Ear". From the start, he kept repeating a variety of unintentional yet catchy slogans such as "Clean ear, good ear" and "I clean, you hear better". I brushed off his initial sales pitch but as any good Indian salesman learns to do, he proceeded to inch closer with his wooden apparatus despite my rejections. "Get that stick away from my ear!" was a demand I used often but quite unsuccessfully. I actually had to use a considerable amount of force to keep his hand away from my face, as if I was defending myself from a knife attack.
After thirty seconds of squabbling back and forth, the usual crowd of two dozen curious Indian onlookers surrounded us. It is almost as though a group of twenty Indians are assigned to every arriving foreigner, with the sole purpose of gathering around in a tight circle whenever any heated, strange or comical interaction takes place.
I thought about screaming at this man, this self-proclaimed "Cleaner of Ear", and just running away. But as I built up the courage to yell, he made one last attempt to convince me.
"One ear I clean for free – no rupees," he suddenly offered.
Well, how could I turn that down? So, as any good Jewish boy would do, I immediately took advantage of this excellent bargain, not wanting to disappoint my mother. I heard a taxi horn, some children giggling and the sound of waves splashing against the wall upon which I sat. Accepting that those might be the last sounds I would ever hear out of my right ear, I released the man's arm and allowed him to begin the procedure.
By the time he reached the depth he had been searching for, there did not seem to be much of his "tool" left sticking out of my precious hearing cavity. For about ten seconds he kept that crude, and most likely re-used stick, in a location that felt unsafely close to my brain, using a technique that involved some gentle scraping, wiggling and several quick bouts of twisting and turning.
Finally, with my personal crowd of spectators still standing around, the stone-looks on their faces providing no reassurance that this was not just a trick the locals played on unsuspecting foreigners, the ear cleaner removed his twig from the depths of my ear.
"See, look. Dirt. Shampoo. Soap," he stated, so proudly listing the items he had apparently removed. He then put the end of the stick only a few inches from my eyes. Speechless, I stood up, horrified by what I saw. An almost one-inch-in-diameter glob of multi-colored gunk stared directly at me with a look of extreme anger at being uprooted from its home. I cursed and cringed at the grotesque sight.
The ear cleaner moved to the other side of me, clearly interpreting my visible disgust as an agreement to proceed with the other ear. But I was not having any more of that. The nastiness of what came out of my right ear produced the opposite effect. I did not want to see that happen again; I wanted to be as far away as possible from this man and his stick. I started to walk away, determinedly clearing a path through the still present crowd, the ear cleaner clinging to my arm, confused at my escape yet determined in his efforts. I dragged him for nearly twenty feet before I finally stopped, turned around and spoke firmly, "No more ears".
At this point, he understood that he was out of options, that my left ear was going to remain unclean. "Ok, no more ears", he repeated as he began his retreat. I continued walking towards some unknown destination, stepping over piles of trash, animal waste and thinking of the stenches, the living conditions I had witnessed during my travels in this country. I suddenly found it to be quite absurd and revealing that I was most disgusted by what came from within my very own self.


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By Hadas Kuznits
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Israel and the Palestinians aren't just fighting on the ground but the notorious staunch enemies have both taken to Twitter to present their sides of the conflict.
Jonah Berger, assistant professor of marketing at Penn's Wharton School of Business says the two sides, known on Twitter as @idfspokesperson (Israeli military handle) and @alqassambrigade (Palestinian military handle) are engaging in a literal Twitter war over public opinion.
"Even how they describe the conflict, you know, who is the aggressor and who is the defenseless person being attacked."
Berger says Twitter gives users direct access to each sides' view of the conflict.
"They're trying to make people see what it's like to be each of the sides. If you look at a lot of the pictures that the Israelis are posting, they're posting photos of individual's regular citizen's backyards that have been bombed by the Palestinians. They're really trying to put an emotional face to this crisis."
Berger says perhaps in the future this could be an interesting way to think of resolving conflicts.
"While face-to-face it's often very difficult to resolve conflicts and things get very heated, using computer-mediated communication may be a way to tone down the emotions and make communication more feasible."


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How To Begin:
First: Talk to Your Doctor – Tell your physician you are starting a Wellness Program
Step 1. Initial Contact – Call or email The Legacy Sport & Wellness Center to schedule your appointment for evaluation and program design.
P: 214-377-9115 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Step 2. Evaluation and Phase I Program Design
- Bring all pertinent medical records and case information for review.
- Bring/wear exercise clothing.
- Bring your iPad, phone with storage space, or a video device.
- Plan on two hours for your initial visit.
- If your case is complex or you are in from out of town, additional time may be required or a second appointment scheduled.
Step 3. Start Your Home Program
• Your home program is designed to address the findings in your evaluation: muscle imbalance, pain issues, fascia tightness, lack of mobility, to name a few.
• Each home program is geared to your individual needs, but will always have the foundational exercises/ELDOA postures we recommend for all on a daily basis.
• We film you doing your home program so you have a video log of your exercises with audio instructions. This is good for home and travel!
• As you progress, your home program will change to adapt to your success.
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• To supplement your home program and private training sessions, the Legacy Center offers weekly classes, Semi-Private and Group workouts.
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Annual report 2018 (English version)
CartONG, a French NGO, was set up in 2006 by cartographers who wanted to improve the way aid agencies were using maps and geographic information. It has since expanded and now offers many innovative tools of information management, mapping, analysis and communication to aid organizations.
Geography cannot save lives, but it can have a tremendous impact when put in the right hands. CartONG's main aim is therefore to support organizations and people who are saving lives, improving livelihoods and protecting the environment around the world so that they can do it better and on a greater scale.
We believe this can only be achieved by enabling these organizations and people, with capacity building and strategic advice, taking into account the specific nature of each structure and context. This is why our team offers expertise, training, strategic advice and secondments, both at headquarters and in the field. We monitor innovations to enable our partners to find out what works best for them, and contribute, when possible, to the development of new tools and the definition of best practice. To learn more, check our projects and services.
Our experts and volunteers work on different aspects of humanitarian action and development: for example, refugees, logistics, health, natural disasters and the environment. We promote GIS and information management as cross-cutting tools that can be used by various sectors (for example, needs assessments, project planning, monitoring and evaluation), but also foster a collaborative and innovative spirit within our partner organizations and the communities we support.
Working with local communities and focusing on the capacity of local staff is key to us, since it is a prerequisite for developing projects that are sustainable and meet the needs of the people we are serving. We are also strong advocates of information sharing, open data and pooling resources to improve the overall efficiency and reach of humanitarian and development ecosystems.
CartONG is a non-profit, secular and apolitical association based in Chambéry, France. It is run democratically and transparently. You can check our statutes here.
In early 2019, CartONG also designed and released an Associative Project. We hope that by reading this document, our partners and those who have recently discovered us will be able to better understand the current positioning of our NGO, and that it will help foster new collaborations and commitments!
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The MMR system is fricken terrible in the sense that if one is new to arena and he fks up his first 50 +- matches, he 's going to have a bloody hard time reaching 1500 smoothly, let alone 1.8k for his weapon.
Last season I remember having to work hard to get to 1.8k, and then even harder for 2.1k(*TROLL DISCLAIMER* non too great 2's setup in the counter bracket nomnom, also first time arena'er), and in S8 I started out with 2.3k MMR and basically sailed to 2.2k. Up to 1.9k- 2k rating we were losing -2 to -5 MAX while gaining like +20 every match we won.
Broken system is broken. High MMR = relative ease to get "decent" ratings. Low MMR = Good luck trying to get it up without facing counter comps and see your rating get trashed. 3's is safer in that aspect as it's rumored to be more balanced . . .


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We have a full team of qualified technicians and senior project managers in Fort McMurray ready to start your restoration process. We have all the necessary equipment to tackle contaminated homes and business for soot and smoke damage. With over 32 years of experience our team will help bring your life back to normal as soon as possible.
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We provide all of the necessary information and services required to restore your building and personal belongings. Stutters will board up all openings into the building and provide 24-hour security to ensure that only authorized personnel will be able to access your property.
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Brand YOU: It's Time To Get Personal
Whether you are one of the many communications professionals looking for a job in today's economy or you are happily employed, you need to take advantage of the many online tools available to build your personal brand. You already have an online reputation if you are using any social media or networking websites- what are you doing to manage it? Have you developed a strategy to increase your professional network?
Building a personal brand starts with your digital identity, but it's more than using Twitter and LinkedIn- you have to be a presence in your industry both online and in the community. I'd like to invite you to join us for the IABC Phoenix luncheon on August 20, where I'll be discussing personal branding strategies, both online and in-person.
Some of the things I'll discuss you already know, but you'll learn some tips and techniques you might not have thought about. It's a fun and informative presentation you won't want to miss!
IABC Phoenix Luncheon
August 20, 2009
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Register: www.iabcphoenix.com
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Getting Started
If you are new to content marketing, you have come to the right place! Here are some common questions you may have.
What exactly is content marketing?"
Joe Pulizzi has six useful definitions of content marketing, but here is a quick version:
Content marketing is the strategic marketing approach of creating and distributing valuable, relevant and consistent content to attract and acquire a clearly defined audience – with the objective of driving profitable customer action.
In short, instead of pitching your products or services, you are delivering information that makes your buyer more intelligent. The essence of this content strategy is the belief that if we, as businesses, deliver consistent, ongoing valuable information to buyers, they ultimately reward us with their business and loyalty.
Do I really need to learn about another form of marketing?
Yes! Consumers have simply shut off the traditional world of marketing. They own a DVR to skip television advertising, often ignore magazine advertising, and now have become so adept at online "surfing" that they can take in online information without a care for banners or buttons (making them irrelevant). Smart marketers understand that traditional marketing is becoming less and less effective by the minute, and that there has to be a better way. Thought leaders and marketing experts from around the world, including the likes of Seth Godin and hundreds of the leading thinkers in marketing, have concluded that content marketing isn't just the future, it's the present (see the video below on the history of content marketing).
How is content marketing different from other forms of marketing?
There is a lot of confusion about what content marketing is — and what it isn't. While the semantics are not that important, it's useful to understand how content marketing plays with other forms of marketing:
- Content Marketing vs. Social Media Marketing: What's the Difference?
- The 7 Business Goals of Content Marketing: Inbound Marketing Isn't Enough
- How to Explain the Value of Content Marketing (Content marketing vs. traditional marketing)
Who is using content marketing?
Content marketing is being used by some of the greatest marketing organizations in the world, including P&G, Microsoft, Cisco Systems and John Deere. It's also developed and executed by small businesses and one-person shops around the globe.
According to the 2013 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends research, 9 out of 10 B2B marketers are using content marketing – regardless of company size or industry. And they are doing what it takes to bring about desired results:
- On average, B2B marketers employ eight different content marketing tactics to achieve their marketing goals.
- 60 percent report that they plan to increase their spend on content marketing over the next 12 months.
- Marketers, on average, spend over a quarter of their marketing budget on content marketing.
How do I get started?
Here are a few articles to help you get started with content marketing:
- First Things First – Content Strategy Before Social Strategy
- The Essential Things You Need to Know When Adding Content Marketing to the Mix
- How to Get Started in Content Marketing
- 21 Things Content Marketing Experts Wish They Had Known When They Got Started
- How to Use Micro-Content in Your Marketing Strategy
- The 3 Big Myths of B2B Content Marketing
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Sunday, 27 July 2014
Here is my outfit from our last night in Corfu. The hotel had an a la carte restaurant right on the front of the beach overlooking the sea and Albania in the distance. The food was lovely and we had a brilliant time!
What I Wore
Shirt - Primark - In stock now - Similar here
Skirt - Next - Similar here
Sunglasses - RayBan - Get them here
Shoes - New Look - Similar here
Bag - New Look - Get it here
Anklet - Accessorize - In stock now - Similar here
Nails - Barry M in Peach Melba - Get it here
Thanks for reading :)
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Love the print on the skirt! Pairing it with that shirt just looks so comfy! Definetely need to track down a skirt like that here in NZ for when it's summer!ReplyDelete
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Thanks. I got the outfit idea from Tumblr! xDelete
Lovely outfit. Love your skirt.ReplyDelete
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Really cute shorts, and I really love that bag.ReplyDelete
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We stopped down the docks at Cape Ann's Marina Resort last night to visit quickly with "Uncle Ricky" on the Wicked Pissah and were happy to get the chance to also say "hello" to Captain Paul Hebert…as well as Beaker on the Miss Fern. After chatting with Beaker about the upcoming Bluefin Blowout Tournament (he's always a huge contender…if not the winner), Ricky showed us some photos (the one he texted me is included) of a shark that they caught/released off of Rockport around 2:00 in the afternoon.
The jury is out as to whether it is a Great White or a Porbeagle? I'm no expert, but I do know all about Cisco and his recent sightings. I also read, as you may have as well, this awesome blog post about lobsterman, Gil Mitchell, hooking Cisco recently.
In addition, there have also been some porbeagle sharks seen in the area.
I do know that porbeagle sharks have a distinctive white triangle at the rear base of their dorsal fins….which this shark seems to have. The face, however, and the clear line between the bluish grey coloring and the white belly seems more indicative of a white shark. Also, the tail fin seems to be curved or rounded in the same direction as a great white as opposed to curved in like a porbeagle's (see tail fin chart) Hmmm.
Porbeagle sharks, for the record, are members of the same family as great whites, but I've read that there have only been three recorded attacks on humans…and none were fatal.


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Hurricane Katrina is the eleventh named storm in this busy 2005 hurricane season. The Red Cross is responding to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, as well as preparing to respond to the next disaster, wherever that may be.
You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, including hurricanes, by making a financial gift to the Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need.
Call me a liberal, but I'm one of those guys who believes that throwing money at a problem is a great 'Go-To Solution'. It sure beats throwing a 'blue ribbon commission' or a congressional task force at a problem!


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Every little girl dreams of her wishes come true,whether pretending to be a fairy waving her magical wand to grant the desires of those around her, or a little princess wishing upon a star for her hopes to become a reality.Or even dancing around in the meadow with her dress swaying in the wind amongst the tall green grass and coming across a beautifully propped up dandelion with its spherically white seeds resembling little parasols – a symbolic flower dedicated to granting the wishes and desires for those who close their eyes, make a wish and blow on these tiny seeds as they scatter into the gorgeous sunny sky carrying a little girl's heart's desires with them.
POCA & POCA introduces its new Spring/Summer 2018 'Close your eyes and make a wish' collection dedicated to little princesses who are fun, loving and playfully charming. The collection draws inspiration from the delicacy and beauty of the dandelion, owing to the delightful nature of the flower, bringing with it a sense of intrigue and wishful optimism embodied by the blossoming wildflower.
Delicate materials in summery hues make up POCA & POCA's latest Petite collection, reflecting the colourful spring season. The pieces are created using light shades of cream, baby pink and white contrasting with a palette extending to more intense, bold shades such as royal blue, fuchsia and black. The colours become obvious and bloom over the collection through blouses, dresses, high-waist trousers and jumpsuits; or a combination of looks carefully put together with an eye for detail.
The collection ismade by combiningsuperior fabrics of tulle, satin, tafta, as well as a luxurious embossed fabric befitting for the season and trend. They unfold like graceful details on shoulders, the waist or neckline, elaborating each creation and taking it to a new level. They are reminiscent of the charming and playful little girl wishing for her true desires.
In keeping with POCA & POCA's signature looks, decorative details are added to the creations, accentuating the designs, taking them to a whole new dimension of fashionable style, perfectly put together for an ensemble commemorating the beauty and charm of a little girl.
Lovely dresses are finished with tulle ruffles on the shoulders and skirt;pretty jumpsuits feature large pockets and are decorated with charming bows; sweet blouses are adorned with frills on the shoulders, as well as airy feathers and pearl bubbles; delicate shorts are embellished with lovely pastel insets and rose petal buttons; whileexquisite skirts are glistening with tiny silver sparkles, as well as with lovely leafy bows, which are perfect for little girls in love with earth's unique nature.
The POCA & POCA Spring/Summer 2018 'Close your eyes & make a wish' collection is a celebrated collective of designs perfect for every spirited and blissful occasion for little girls who love to dream, laugh and play.
The pieces reflect a dreamy aura in every little princess, including a blouse with frilly flounce and airy feathers decorated with pearl bubbles with matching shorts in a similar frilly flounce and airy feathers decorated with pearl bubbles on silver straps. As well as a jumpsuit with textured silver details and lovely leafy bows; and a blouse with princess puffy sleeves, textured glossy details and ruffled wings on the shoulders teamed with a layered voluminous skirt with a tafta underlay and a pleated tulle overlay. A handful of pieces which have been designed for every little girl's dreams come true.


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Hey folks! I know it's been a while since I did a fashion post. I work a lot and my typical outfit these days is jeans and a tshirt! I'm heading off to Italy next week with Ali to see two of our friends get married and I cannot wait. I was asked by New Look to share some of my favourite finds from their site. I think I need all of these in my suitcase. I love New Look as I usually find they're one of the few high street stores that has plenty of larger sizes in stock. I'm heading to the Belfast store tomorrow to find some jeans (most comfortable jeans I have ever manged to find) and hopefully high waisted shorts. I don't have the wardrobe to cope with this recent hot weather in the UK let alone in Italy! If you've been reading my blog for a while you probably already know I love to shop in New Look, check out some of my favourite items from there over the years below. This makes me want to do more outfit posts! I need to get better with that!
Italian Wedding: New Look Picks.
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Super Bowl Pick 'Ems
Begrudgingly, Patriots Nation has sobered up to the fact that our beloved boys of Foxboro are not going to be in Santa Clara, California this week. However, two more than capable teams are slated to take the field on Sunday.
Lets go around the horn and see what the BBS staff thinks of Sunday's game.
Pete: By all accounts, the Carolina Panthers are the much better team. They have the advantage at quarterback, and match up pretty well defensively. Unfortunately, I think that this game is going to be closer than a lot of us think. The Panthers should win, but it's not going to be easy...
Dan: Unlike Pete, I think this will be a repeat of the last time the Broncos made the Super Bowl, a beat down. The Broncos defense is amazing, but the Panthers' defense matches them play for play. The difference is the offense and I will take Cam Newton over Peyton Manning everyday of the week at this stage of their careers...Panthers win
Matt N: The Panthers definitely have the more well rounded team. On offense, they can run the ball either with Newton or with their running backs. Newton can also make plays down the field with his arm. I think the Broncos have the superior defense, but the Panthers have too many options on offense for the Broncos to stop. I still think it is going to be a very close game with the Panthers scoring the winning points in the last 5 minutes of the game.
Jordan: I've been picking almost every team in the NFL to beat the Panthers throughout the course of the season. But from we've all been seeing this postseason is that Cam Newton and these Panthers are a legit threat for much longer than just this season. Thomas Davis and Jared Allen are both good to go, but they're production may be limited because they won't be 100%. However, with these defenses, 20 points should be beyond good enough to win, and the Panthers have the better offense by far, especially at QB. Panthers win 24-10 in Noodle Arm's last game in the NFL.
Niko: Forgive my brevity, but i'm still pretty sour the Pats will be watching this game in the same manner as the rest of us. I'm rolling with the Panthers tonight. I see Denver having issues consistently moving the ball, and I think Cam will prove overwhelming in the end for a stout Broncos D. The two weeks off should help Peyton, but I don't think the running game will do him any favors against the Carolina front 7. 27-17 is my final. Newton Super Bowl MVP
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Everything You Need to Know: Waivers, Flexibility, and Reforming No Child Left Behind
Source: WH, 2-9-12
Source: WH, 2-9-12
Explaining that our kids can't wait any long for Congress to act, President Barack Obama announced today that ten states that have agreed to implement bold education reforms will receive waivers from the burdensome mandates of the federal education law known as No Child Left Behind. These waivers will give states the flexibility needed to raise student achievement standards, improve school accountability, and increase teacher effectiveness. The ten states approved for flexibility are Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
So what does all this mean for our schools? What's the problem with No Child Left Behind? What's a waiver anyway, and why do states need flexibility? To answer these questions, we've put together a quick primer to help you understand the details behind today's announcement.
No Child Left Behind, the most current version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, was signed into law in 2001—and is five years overdue to be re-written by Congress. The law's objective was admirable. It shined light on achievement gaps and increased accountability at the school level for high-need students. And there's no question that setting goals and holding schools accountable for meeting them is central to an education system that prepares students to compete in a global, 21st century economy.
As written, however, No Child Left Behind has serious flaws. In fact, some of the law's requirements are actually stifling the kind of reforms we need to really improve student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and school accountability. For example, it determines whether schools are falling behind based on test scores. It imposes punitive labels and prescribes one-size-fits-all federal mandates for fixing failing schools. It's led states to narrow curriculum to focus more on teaching to the test and less on teaching everything else student need to know, and to lower standards to make them easier to meet
The Obama administration has worked extensively with Congress to re-write the law, and even submitted its own blueprint for education reform in March 2010, but legislators have not moved forward.
Waivers provide an opportunity to fix what's wrong with No Child Left Behind without waiting any longer for Congress to Act. States receiving waivers are given flexibility that exempts them from meeting the law's most troublesome and restrictive requirements in exchange for setting their own higher, more honest standards for student success.
For example, waivers will give states the flexibility to:
States need the flexibility to move forward with innovative education reforms they design themselves —rather than a federal mandate—without sacrificing high standards or lowering accountability. After all, what works for Kentucky doesn't necessarily work for New Jersey, and the parents and educators who live and work in each place are best-positioned to know the needs of their own communities.
There is still no clear bipartisan path in Congress for ESEA reauthorization – and we can't wait any longer. Schools and districts continue their daily work of educating students, while also planning for next school year, and states need this flexibility now to implement plans for reform and improvement. Today's announcement continues a process the President announced last September.
The fact is, most states are already pursuing reforms that go above and beyond the requirements in No Child Left Behind, and waivers will help them continue that progress. More than 40 states have adopted common standards that define what it means to be college and career ready, just as many have designed assessments to measure student progress toward achieving those standards. States have reformed teacher and principal evaluations to better determine which ones are effective and which ones aren't, and developed support systems to help the less effective ones improve.
President Obama offered every state a deal: If you're willing to set higher, more honest standards based on a clear goal that every student can graduate ready for college or a career, we'll give you the flexibility to meet those standards.
In addition to setting new performance targets for student achievement, states had to prove that they were serious by developing a plan addressing three critical areas:
Just as the administration worked extensively with Congress to try re-write No Child Left Behind before announcing last September that it would offer states flexibility waivers, President Obama will continue to call on Congress to reform the law while offering states that are willing to set higher standards for their students the chance to do so.
In fact, in addition to the 10 states that requested the flexibility to implement reforms through this initial round of waivers, an 11th application is still being revised and reviewed, and 28 other states along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia have also expressed interest in receiving waivers.
As President Obama explained this afternoon, "if we're serious about helping our children reach their potential, the best ideas aren't going to come from Washington alone. Our job is to harness those ideas, and to hold states and schools accountable for making them work."
President Barack Obama announces that 10 states that have agreed to implement bold education reforms will receive waivers from No Child Left Behind.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks on education reform, White House Photo, Lawrence Jackson, 2/9/12
East Room
THE PRESIDENT: Please have a seat, have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, hello, everybody, and welcome to the White House.
I want to start by thanking all the chief state school officers who have made the trip from all over the country. Why don't you all stand up just so we can see you all, right here. (Applause.) It's a great group, right here. Thank you. And I want to recognize someone who is doing a pretty good job right here in Washington, D.C., and that is my Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Love Arne. (Applause.)
We've also got some outstanding members of Congress who are here who have always been on the front lines when it comes to education reform. But above all, I want to thank all the teachers who are here today. Where are the teachers? Come on, stand up, teachers. (Applause.) There you go. We got some teachers here.
Earlier this week, we hosted our second White House science fair. Some of you may have seen this on TV. I got a chance to shoot a marshmallow out of an air cannon, which I don't usually get to do. (Laughter.) But I met these incredibly talented young people — kids who are working on everything from portable housing for disaster victims to technology that can detect smuggled uranium before it became a threat; this young man had built a prototype. And I asked him how he came up with this idea, and he said, "I've always just been really interested in nuclear materials, and I collect samples." (Laughter.) And I asked him, "How does your mom feel about this?" (Laughter.) He said she wasn't that happy about it.
But just unbelievable young people. It was extraordinary. And before they left, I gave them some homework. I told them go find a teacher who helped them make it here and say thank you, because every single one of us can point to a teacher who in some way changed the course of our lives. I certainly can; I know Arne can. And the impact is often much bigger than we realize.
One study found that a single good teacher can increase the lifetime earnings of a classroom by $250,000 — single teacher. A great teacher can help a young person escape poverty, allow them to dream beyond their circumstances.
So teachers matter. And in an economy where employers are looking for the most skilled, educated workers, few people are going to have a bigger impact on that than the men and women who are in our classrooms. And that ultimately is why we're here today. It's about our classrooms, and our children, and what's happening to them and how they can perform.
In September, after waiting far too long for Congress to act, I announced that my administration would take steps to reform No Child Left Behind on our own. This was one of the first and the biggest "We Can't Wait" announcements that we've made, because our kids and our schools can't be held back by inaction.
I want to point out, by the way, the members of Congress who are here, they're ready to act, but we haven't been able to get the entire House and Senate to move on this.
I said back then the goals of No Child Left Behind were the right ones. Standards and accountability — those are the right goals. Closing the achievement gap, that's a good goal. That's the right goal. We've got to stay focused on those goals. But we've got to do it in a way that doesn't force teachers to teach to the test, or encourage schools to lower their standards to avoid being labeled as failures. That doesn't help anybody. It certainly doesn't help our children in the classroom.
So we determined we need a different approach. And I've always believed that each of us has a role to play when it comes to our children's education. As parents, we've got a responsibility to make sure homework gets done, but also to instill a love of learning from the very start. As a nation, we've got a responsibility to give our students the resources they need — from the highest-quality schools to the latest textbooks to science labs that actually work.
In return, we should demand better performance. We should demand reform. And that was the idea behind Race to the Top. For less than 1 percent of what our nation spends on education each year, we've gotten almost every state in the nation to raise their standards for teaching and learning. And that's the first time that's happened in a generation.
So when it comes to fixing what's wrong with No Child Left Behind, we've offered every state the same deal. We've said, if you're willing to set higher, more honest standards than the ones that were set by No Child Left Behind, then we're going to give you the flexibility to meet those standards. We want high standards, and we'll give you flexibility in return. We combine greater freedom with greater accountability. Because what might work in Minnesota may not work in Kentucky — but every student should have the same opportunity to reach their potential.
So over the last five months, 39 states have told us that they were interested. Some have already applied. And today, I am pleased to announce that we are giving 10 states, the first 10 states the green light to continue making the reforms that are best for them.
Each of these states has set higher benchmarks for student achievement. They've come up with ways to evaluate and support teachers fairly, based on more than just a set of test scores. And along with promoting best practices for all of our children, they're also going to be focusing on low-income students, and English language learners, and students with disabilities — not just to make sure that those children don't fall through the cracks, but to make sure they have every opportunity to go as far as their talents will take them.
So Massachusetts, for example, has set a goal to cut the number of underperforming students in half over the next six years. I like that goal.
Colorado has launched a website that will allow teachers and parents to see exactly how much progress students are making, and how different schools are measuring up. So nothing creates more accountability than when parents are out there taking a look and seeing what's going on.
New Jersey is developing an early warning system to reduce the number of dropouts. Tennessee is creating a statewide school district to aggressively tackle its lowest-performing schools. And Florida has set a goal to have their test scores rank among the top five states in the country, and the top 10 countries in the world. I like that ambition.
This is good news for our kids; it's good news for our country. And I'm confident that we're going to see even more states come forward in the months ahead. Because if we're serious about helping our children reach their full potential, the best ideas aren't going to just come from here in Washington. They're going to come from cities and towns from all across America. They're going to come from teachers and principals and parents. They're going to come from you who have a sense of what works and what doesn't.
And our job is to harness those ideas, to lift up best practices, to hold states and schools accountable for making them work. That's how we're going to make sure that every child in America has the skills and the education they need to compete for the jobs of the future and to be great citizens. And that's how we're going to build an economy that lasts.
So to all the educators who are in the room, thank you for what you do every day. We are very proud of your efforts. We know it's not easy. We're proud of you. And working together, I am absolutely confident that year after year we're going to see steady improvement.
I told the superintendents that I met backstage before I came out here, this is not a one-year project. This isn't a two-year project. This is going to take some time. But we can get it done with the kind of determination and the kind of commitment that so many of you have shown.
So I'm proud of you. I'm proud of Arne Duncan. Let's make this happen.
Thank you very much, everybody.
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Want to talk to your Windows Phone, and have it customize your experience? A new report says Microsoft is working on just that.
According to a report by Mary Jo Foley, "Cortana," named after the holographic AI from Halo, is Microsoft's answer to Siri and Google Now, but more than just a voice assistant app.
Per Foley's report, in addition to handling voice commands like its competitors, Cortana integrates into the Windows Phone shell, and provides personalization for the entire user interface.
References to the technology, shown as "zCortana," appeared in leaked screenshots of an early Windows Phone OS build earlier this year. While the presence of that app didn't inspire much interest from the rumor mill, Foley says that Cortana is a key part of Microsoft's mobile strategy moving forward, as the company tries to pull market share from iOS and Android, something that has proven difficult.
All that said, Cortana may not be coming to Windows Phones any time soon. While Steve Ballmer has been talking about Microsoft's efforts with regard to interface customization since 2011, Foley's sources say it could take until 2016 before Cortana makes it into your phone.


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Dutch Design Hotel Artemis combines luxury, art, design, modern style and comfort with a warm welcome and personal service. The hotel is conveniently located between Amsterdam city center and Amsterdam Schiphol airport, making it ideal for corporate as well as leisure guests.
Dutch Design Hotel Artemis offers:
- 256 comfortable design hotelrooms
- 11 multifunctional meeting rooms ideal for small or large meetings and events
- Restaurant-Bar 'De Stijl'
- Underground parking garage
- Free use of fitness facilities
- Free WiFi throughout the hotel
- Inspirational design & art
- A large waterside terrace ideal for a relax afternoon in the summer
- Great specials and discounts
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The family-run Westenra Arms Hotel is located in the heart of Monaghan Town. It offers free Wi-Fi, luxurious rooms with garden views and 2 restaurants serving award-winning food.
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We ship the whole ham wrapped in grease-free paper and an outside cloth wrapper, all encased in a plastic bag for maximum hygiene. When you receive it, take it out of the bag and remove all the wrapping. You can keep it hung by the string at room temperature for up to 6 months before starting it. Once cutting has started, consume it in 1-2 months.
Once the ham has been started, mold may appear around the carving area if nothing has been consumed for several days, especially in damp climates or environments. This is normal; all you need to do is discard the first slice to eliminate the mold.
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Signs There May Be A Problem With Your Pregna
Signs There May Be A Problem With Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an amazing time in life, but it is not without difficulties. How those difficulties impact your experience depends a lot on how you manage them. That said, a bit of knowledge can help. This article will help you make your pregnancy a good one.
Be sure to minimize your intake of fluid before bed so that your sleep will not be disturbed by an over-full bladder. Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, however not so much at night. Doing this reduces the chances of getting up in the night to go to the bathroom.
Tour birthing facilities when you reach the end of your pregnancy. Comfort makes labor go much more smoothly. Be sure to investigate some places when you have the chance, to see what you don't like and do like. You want to be sure that you, and the person that will be with you during the birth, will be comfortable.
During the later part of pregnancy, it is best to lie on your left side to sleep. It allows the baby to get an optimal blood supply, and gives you a better blood flow to the uterus and kidneys. Try to avoid sleeping on your back, as it is the worst position for blood flow.
If you get diarrhea while you are pregnant, drink lots of clear fluids. Being dehydrated while you are pregnant can result in a hospital visit, which is expensive and unnecessary.
If you are experiencing leg cramps while sleeping, do some stretches before going to bed. Most every pregnant woman will experience a leg cramp at least one night while pregnant. A few simple stretches, completed just before bedtime, can help the muscles to relax and might even lead to a peaceful eight hours of rest.
Unusual amounts of vaginal discharge during your pregnancy should be reported to your doctor. That could be a vaginal infection symptom. Not rare during pregnancy, it can cause you and your fetus major health issues if left untreated. You should also bu
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Look in thrift stores and consignment shops when shopping for maternity clothes. There is no reason to pay full price for clothes that you will only wear for a short while. You'll keep the cost down, recycle clothes and put the money into baby supplies instead.
Take a childbirth class to learn some great information that you will use during your pregnancy and the birthing process. Make sure you register at the early stages of pregnancy to guarantee yourself a spot. Breastfeeding classes are also a good idea. They ensure you know how to do it before the baby comes.
This might sound crazy, but you should not go near cat litter while you're pregnant. Toxoplasmosis is a type of parasitic disease that may harm an unborn child. Avoid the litter; don't risk your baby's health.
Create a bedtime routine that allows you to relax. For pregnant women, sleep often does not come easily; however, a schedule makes it more likely that you will drift off to sleep more quickly at night. Try to have the end of the day be relaxed and soothing. Hot water can often help you relax. You may enjoy hot showers or decaffeinated tea towards the end of the night.
If this happens to be your first time being pregnant, it is good to take in a class on childbirth. No matter how you plan on birthing your baby, these classes are really helpful. Classes that hospitals offer usually let you take tours through the maternity ward too so that you can learn what to expect.
Stretch nightly prior to sleep to give your muscles relief. Leg cramps are quite common in pregnancy because there is more strain on the muscles. Stretching prior to resting at night causes your muscles to loosen up and relax, which prevents cramps that might wake you up. This can also better your sleep!
Pregnancy can be beautiful or miserable. It largely depends on how you deal with it. Understanding the changes your body is undergoing can go a long way towards helping you to cherish this wonderful period of your life. Utilize the advice provided above, and you can experience a wonderful pregnancy that will forever change your life.
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I know we're all familiar with the term "Eat The Rainbow" when it comes to health and nutrition lately. It's because of that reason that I came up with my recipe for Rainbow Chicken Salad.
This recipe is cool, refreshing and it's super tasty. Not to mention that it's lower in calories and fat than other chicken salads I've run across over the years. That's not to say the other chicken salads aren't good, they are. It's just that when you're looking for a little healthier alternative, you might want to give mine a try.
1 Store-bought rotisserie chicken, skin removed and taken off the bone. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
2 stalks of celery, diced
1 medium purple onion, diced
1/2 large orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 large yellow bell pepper, diced
1 gala apple, peeled and diced
1 lime, zest and juice
1 4 ounce can of fire roasted chilies
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/4 cup light mayonaisse
1/4 cup light Greek yogurt
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
-In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and stir to combine well.
-Taste and adjust with a bit more salt and pepper if needed.
-Refrigerate until ready to serve.
There you have it. This quick, crunchy and healthy chicken salad comes together in no time and is enough to make a good 6-8 sandwiches. You can serve this on some toasted whole wheat buns or what about inside some pita bread? Yummy! Or, add a little lettuce and serve this as a salad…
However you chose to serve it is up to you! I just hope you do because I know you'll enjoy it. Your body and taste buds will thank you!
If you have any questions or comments, I'd love to hear them. I'll be sure to answer back if you have something you'd like to say.
Thanks so much for visiting,