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Friendship City Campaign – Chungju, South Korea – Atlantic City, New Jersey
Mayor Donald A. Guardian of Atlantic City: Tell Friendship City, Chungju, South Korea, That We're Opposed to the Torture and Consumption of Dogs and Cats.
If you want to help fight the grisly South Korean dog and cat meat trade and make a difference in South Korea, here are a few quick actions you can take that could save millions of dogs and cats each year.
Chungju became Friendship city with Atlantic City in 2010.
In Chungju, there are countless dog farms, slaughterhouses, markets and restaurants where the dogs, who are tortured their entire lives, end up being slaughtered in the most inhumane ways, such as by electrocution, hanging or beating; and then thrown into boiling water – sometimes while they are still alive. In many places, dogs are being killed in full view of other terrified, caged dogs; and this takes place in public and in broad daylight. In addition, many abandoned and stolen former pets end up in this industry, and are subjected to the same cruelty.
A Search Engine reveals the sickening scale of Chungju's dog meat demand.
Shown below are two search results on Naver (the most popular search engine in Korea) – the first one was for so-called "Health Food Centers" which commonly sell dog elixirs and cat elixirs (also known as dog soju and cat soju); and the second one was for "dog meat restaurants".
The searches resulted in: 172 Health Food Centers; and 75 restaurants in the vicinity of Chungju.
Even if half of these 'Health' Food Centers and restaurants serve dog and cat 'ingredients' in one form or another, just imagine how many dog/cat slaughterhouses must be present in the vicinity of Chungju in order to supply all of these outlets.
There are laws in South Korea against selling dogs and cats for consumption yet these laws are blatantly ignored .
Please watch the documentary on the South Korea's dog meat industry: https://youtu.be/cCdTceduKcY
Video: The Dog Meat Professionals: South Korea
Please sign petition, call, write and email the Atlantic City Mayor TODAY!
To make this easy we've included text for your call and emails below.
- No matter where you live, please SIGN OUR PETITION
- Click HERE to send an online message to the Mayor.
Send Email to the City Council members:
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];
- Send letter (Use below suggested message or petition):
Mayor's Office
City of Atlantic City
1301 Bacharach Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Send a copy of your letter to Chungju Mayor Gil-Hyung Cho:
Mayor Gil-Hyung Cho
Chungju City Hall
21 Eutteum-ro, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Postal Code 27339
South Korea
Address in Korean:
조길형 충주시장
(27339) 충청북도 충주시 으뜸로 21(금릉동)
South Korea
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Dear Mayor Guardian and the City Council members,
We ask you to please watch the videos of South Korea's dog meat industry: https://youtu.be/cCdTceduKcY, https://koreandogs.org/horrible-reality-of-meat-dog-farms-you-did-not-know/
Do you think that Atlantic City should be a Friendship city to any city that allows dogs and cats to be tortured and eaten? Please urge Chungju Mayor Gil-Hyung Cho to close down all those illegal dog farms and slaughterhouses, markets, truckers, and restaurants that serve these animal products. An online petition calling for your support in ending the horrendous South Korean dog and cat meat cruelty is in progress: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-donald-a-guardian-of-atlantic-city-tell-friendship-city-chungju-korea-that-we-re-opposed-to-torture-eating-of-dogs-cats
The favor of your reply is requested.
Thank you,
[Your Name & City/Country]
- Call the Mayor's Office: (609) 347-5400
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Hello, I'm calling to speak to someone in the Mayor's Office to ask for their help on an important issue regarding your Friendship city, Chungju in South Korea.
If I could explain: dog-meat consumption is currently being practiced in that city, regardless of the fact that it is illegal under South Korean Law – but the laws are not enforced. The dog and cat meat trades involve extreme and widespread animal cruelty, and the animals suffer unimaginable pain and distress. They cannot speak for themselves which is why I am calling on their behalf. And, I believe that your city would wish to be made aware of this issue, as they would not want to be affiliated with a city where illegal and immoral torture is being carried out on any animal, and particularly not on ones that are loyal, trusting creatures, which look up to us humans as their guardians.
These illegal trades are being allowed to continue by Korean authorities – even though there is growing opposition from pet owners across South Korea, and throughout the world.
So, I am asking you to please speak with your counterparts in Chungju to urge them to enforce their own laws, not ignore them, and to show compassion to their companion animals, and also respect to their own citizens, by bringing these trades to an end.
With the Winter Olympics coming up in 2018, this is the time to make change; this is the time to stop the illegal, inhumane and unnecessary cruelty. I know that South Korea has many beautiful, admirable and noble practices and customs worth preserving, but this is not one of them.
Thank you for your time and understanding.
- Send a Twitter message!
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[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Plz Urge Friendship City Chungju, Korea-Stop torturing/eating dogs/cats https://goo.gl/JDySg3
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There aren't bad Paramore songs, which makes selecting a Top 10 damn near impossible. Whether you're all about singles or a sucker for deep cuts, you can't go wrong with the band's catalog—the "best" will always be up for debate. With Paramore transitioning well into the mainstream, let's take a moment to recount some favorites across their entire career.
"All We Know" (All We Know Is Falling, 2005)
The first song on the first Paramore record hit hard. The novelty of a female-lead pop-punk band earned looks, but lead singer Hayley Williams' performance and the band's polish drove the hook deep. "All We Know" catapults Williams' vocals from the first few seconds through to the chorus, where she belts it for the first time. We've been sold ever since.
The "Interludes" (Paramore, 2013; The Holiday Sessions, 2013)
Okay, maybe it's bad form to sneak three songs into one slot, but give me a break—they add up to less than four minutes of ukulele goodness and work well in tandem (as proved by a flowery Record Store Day release). Williams' casual vocals paired with the ukulele's friendly tone make for a great contrast to the rest of Paramore's catalog. The ditties admittedly caused some album flow issues on their self-titled release, but are too cute to miss.
"Brick By Boring Brick" (Brand New Eyes, 2009)
Go find me another song that makes shoveling big holes sound more fun. BA DA BA BA DA BA BA DA!
"Ain't It Fun" (Paramore, 2013)
The Grammys threw some well-deserved hardware towards Paramore's big new thing. Besides featuring one of Williams' coolest melodies ("well you can ring anybody's bell and get what you want"), Taylor York shows the band's guitars are in good hands. That funky riff powers a song that helped the band transcend genres and seal their status as giants of the scene.
"Careful" (Brand New Eyes, 2009)
While Josh Farro's guitars were always crafty and unique, they generally knew their place: backing vocals. On "Careful," a big riff battles the singing for the spotlight, resulting in a massive opener to kick off Brand New Eyes. You'd be hard-pressed to find a moment where the band sounds bigger than this chorus.
"Miracle" (Riot! 2007)
Buried between Paramore's breakthrough singles is an essential seventh track. It's tough to keep the non-stop party going that late in a record, but "Miracle" toys with the formula at the right time. While some Riot! singles feel musically hollow years later, this tune bolsters a different dynamic with a thicker chorus, showing smart songwriting that doesn't rely on Williams' range to hook you.
"Still Into You" (Paramore, 2013)
We're always quick to praise artists who best convey hurt, but we rarely mention the sweet stuff. Breezy little love songs don't get better than "Still Into You." Verse in and verse out, it's completely adorable. Grin-worthy lyrics would have sold the song on their own, but Williams' delivery (and that huge note out of the bridge) hit you straight in the feels.
"Here We Go Again" (All We Know Is Falling, 2005)
With both of All We Know Is Falling's singles falling in the first four tunes, "Here We Go Again" serves as a welcome break from the pop-punk onslaught. The bounce of Farro's guitar inspires a different side of Williams, foreshadowing the band's ability to break free of a genre's confines. Had the debut lacked this song's differentiation, the album could have seen a quite different legacy.
"Native Tongue" (the b sides, 2013)
You wouldn't think a 17-song album would have great B-sides, but "Native Tongue" definitely should have made the original self-titled record's tracklist. The upbeat pace and off-kilter chorus bridges Paramore's eras quite nicely and could have easily replaced "Proof" or "Be Alone" as a late-album shake-up, especially with that talk-talk it out bridge. Granted, starring as the deluxe album's B-side likely garnered more attention than a typical album track, but still…
"Misery Business" (Riot! 2007)
It will always be the classic Paramore track. We all enjoyed All We Know Is Falling, but the rise of Williams' spitfire side on Riot! simply captivated. Reds, yellows, severed ponytails and massive chorus hooks earned Paramore a measly 89 million YouTube views and countless plays on TRL (RIP. Does anyone even remember TRL, or do you all think The Voice is Carson Daly's first gig?). "Misery Business" will always be their breakthrough and always be the first song you show a new listener to encapsulate the band's early raucous vibe.

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The Zimbra Desktop email client application offline setup is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This app can give the online and offline access to your email accounts. Zimbra Desktop app works with different kinds of email systems. It synchronizes contacts, emails, and calendar data between local and cloud storage on your computer HD. It needs the internet connection while the synchronize. You can access your email accounts while being offline. This amazing software tool is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10. You can download Zimbra desktop offline installer for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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I've never been to, or heard of, a craft beer bar like this one. Leave it to a college town like C'ville to show me something new. This article details our visit to Draft Taproom in Charlottesville, Virginia. In a phrase, it was self-serve-beer-oh-my-god.
Kelly and I took a drive down to Charlottesville to meet up with friends last weekend. Kathy was in town for a company Christmas party, and her husband Mike spent the weekend with her. They live nearby us, so it was a weekend not far from home for both.
Our first stop was a local Mexican restaurant, Mono Loco, which has been a regular dining experience for us for years. Their shrimp burritos and jalapeño Margaritas were a magnet for repeat visits.
Let's just say that something has changed – owner or kitchen staff – and we were unimpressed with our visit this time. Perhaps it's the universe's way of telling us to move on.
No matter. Our second stop was the highlight of the evening. We spent more time at Draft Taproom than we did eating dinner, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our friends have developed palates for Belgian ales, and they were happy with the experience. I was delirious at the prospect of sixty taps of self-serve beer, and not just any beer, but craft selections from local breweries as well as from around the US and Europe.
The visit began with a stop at the cashier. He opened a tab for each couple with a credit card, then associated a credit card-sized RFID card with the appropriate tab for each person. After that we were on our own.
The space is practically all taproom. Beer storage and delivery are concealed behind the two walls of taps, and a small food service bar and water tap are tucked near the back. Restrooms are at the rear. The bulk of the space is given over to long, cocktail-height tables and bar stools. Widescreen televisions display sports and news channels, while a sound system plays a soundtrack very similar to what I play for myself on Pandora.
The ambience is collegial and relaxed, and not overly loud. The place is a testament to what my brother-in-law refers to as "the power of beer." People are friendly here.
Getting beer at Draft Taproom is straightforward: pour it yourself, as much or as little as you like. Paper tap lists are scattered around the room, and each tap bears a small (5"x4", approximately) LCD displaying the name of the beer, its maker, and its ABV rating. Grab a glass from under the taps, pick a beer, place the RFID card against the LCD screen, and pour. The beer is metered by the ounce, and ounces accumulate against your tab as identified by your card. The taps won't open without a card.
There are a half-dozen nitro taps. Nitro taps are those attached to a keg charged with nitrogen. Nitrogen bubbles are smaller than CO2 bubbles, and produce a creamier beer in the glass. Anyone who's enjoyed a Bodington's Pub Ale (it was on tap here) or a Guinness draft style beer knows the effect.
The array of beer is diverse and changes regularly. They had only three lagers when we visited, but a wide variety of amber ales, pale ales, IPAs, porters and stouts were on tap. They even had three sours and a Flanders red ale that night. Hard cider and wine are also available.
Glassware was available in sizes ranging from a four-ounce sampler to a ten-ounce snifter to a pint glass.
We spent a couple of hours sampling and talking before wandering up to the cashier to settle up. He scanned the RFID cards and totaled each tab. Payment is completed with the ubiquitous Square register, and a tip can be added to the beer and food total. Tables are bussed by employees, and there's a crew working the food service bar in the back, so tips are both earned and welcome.
Draft Taproom is located right on the pedestrian mall in Charlottesville, so if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a beer place, this is a terrific stop.
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TB risk continues for immigrants
A SUBSTANTIAL risk of tuberculosis (TB) persists in some immigrants long after their arrival in Australia, according to research in the MJA. The longitudinal study of the incidence of active TB in Victorian immigrants who arrived in Australia between 1975 and 2007 found the highest risks were in immigrants from South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. For those from high-risk regions the incidence of active TB infection was 100–150 per 100 000 person-years in the first 6 years following immigration (compared with 1.5/100 000 person-years in the Australian-born population). The researchers estimated that 50% of TB occurred within 7 years of arrival but the increased risk persisted for at least 35 years. They said the results of the research could be used to target public health strategies.
Age for stroke decreasing
A US population-based study published in Neurology has found trends of increasing stroke incidence at younger ages. The data were based on strokes among the 1.3 million people in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region. The researchers found that mean age at stroke significantly decreased from 71.2 years in 1993/1994 to 69.2 years in 2005, with significantly increased stroke incidence rates in both black and white people in the 20–54 year age group. The proportion of all strokes occurring at age less than 55 years increased from 12.9% to 18.6% in the same period. The researchers said the findings were of great public health significance because strokes in younger patients carried the potential for greater lifetime burden of disability. An editorial in the same issue said that the increase in incidence among the young suggests an unknown and potentially daunting future trajectory.
Parents want ADR information
MANY parents were generally disappointed with how clinicians communicated about suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs), according to the results of a qualitative study published in PLoS One. The study, based on interviews with parents of 44 children who had had a suspected ADR, found that most parents reported receiving little or no advanced explanation about problems that might be associated with medicines. The researchers said the findings would help guide clinicians on discussions with families about medicines and ADRs. At the time of prescription, parents wanted to know the potential risks associated with medicines, and in the event of a suspected ADR, they wanted to understand what had happened to their child.
Drugs have long shelf-life
NEW research published in Archives of Internal Medicine has added to evidence that that many prescription pharmaceuticals retain their full potency for decades beyond the manufacturer's recommended use-by date. The researchers found that 12 of 14 medications tested retained full potency for at least 336 months, and eight of these for at least 480 months. They said the results supported the effectiveness of broadly extending expiration dates for many drugs. "Given the potential cost savings, we suggest the current practices of drug expiration dating be reconsidered", they wrote.
Heart benefits from HRT
THE authors of a Danish randomised controlled trial say hormone replacement therapy (HRT) initiation in women early after menopause significantly reduces the risk of mortality, myocardial infarction or heart failure. The study, published in the BMJ, also found early initiation and prolonged HRT did not result in an increased risk of breast cancer or stroke in their sample. The trial involved 1006 healthy women who were aged 45–58 years and recently postmenopausal or had perimenopausal symptoms at recruitment in 1990–1993. Women in the intervention group were given either triphasic oestradiol and norethisterone acetate or oestradiol alone (for those who had undergone hysterectomy). The intervention was stopped after about 11 years owing to adverse reports from other trials, but follow-up continued. After 10 years of intervention, 16 women in the treatment group had cardiovascular events compared with 33 in the control group, and 15 died compared with 26 in the control group. The benefits were maintained after 16 years and there was no associated increase in any cancer.
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Day Tripping Thru Mystic, CT
If you have not spent any time in Mystic, Connecticut lately, get a move on! There is so much to see and do in this bucolic Connecticut shoreline town. Restaurants are booming here, it is quickly becoming a restaurant town. I had lunch at the historic Daniel Packer Inne, the pub area is to die for in this centuries-old place. I went into the new Engine Room and talked with the owners there, so much history too in that restaurant. The Engine Room features a ton of craft beers. More eateries will be opening in summer 2014.
There are two other Inns in town that I did a walk thru of, the Steamboat Inn which is right on the Mystic River and the nearby Whaler's Inn, both are beautifully appointed and have fresh baked cookies around for you to enjoy.
My few hours there only touched the surface, time for YOU to go explore!
A brand new web site, DowntownMystic has gone up to draw you in to the historic downtown area.
Oh and their facebook page is >> HERE.


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Oh how I wish it was that easy. As I have to work later tonight (and into the wee hours of the morning) and the weather is nice and warm at around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (about 10 Celsius for everyone not in the US), I thought I would go out and do some prep work on the forepeak so I can get to work on sealing it off from the best of the boat. Seems like a nice easy and low pressure task, right?
To start with, I needed to remove the chocks and the forestay mount. The hardest part I could imagine to this was getting a pair of grips on the nuts inside the hull while I was on deck with a rather large screw driver. The Chocks and the deck cleat came out neatly and with little fuss and no foul language. With optimism thus established, I went to take care of the forestay. On the Sea Sprite 23 this Is a fairly heavy piece that has two bolts on deck and two down on the forward edge of the bow. It comes to a sharp bronze point that will hopefully protect Flirt's pretty hull if I should decide to try ramming somebody like a greek or roman triamterene.
This is where my optimism evaporated and this went from a nice easy job to one of the worst so far. All four bolts (which have slotted screw tops) refused to budge and two of them stripped out. I was able to get the inner nuts off of them by squeezing up into the bow (actually not an uncomfortable place) and using a ratchet, but even with the nuts off, the bolts refused to relinquish their grip on the glass.
To free them required a trip to the hardware store for some drill bits and easy outs.. and even then, I was only able to remove one of the bolts that way. The very last one required me to drill it's entire head off and then pry the mount from the hull (doing minimal damage, thankfully) before it popped free. Thankfully I am not one to curse, so my neighbors were spared my hurting their delicate ears
Bow without the forestay mount:
And the offending mount:
Of course after getting it off, the rain that had been threatening to fall all morning finally did, ending my working on Flirt for the next couple of days


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I decided to make the leap to WordPress, and I will admit, it's a hell of lot more difficult than I thought it would be. Nothing is easy. Comments are lost. Weird page-redirects are happening. It's a huge headache. And I'm not even banging my head against the wall. Yet.
So, please bare with me. All I can say is that some day my blog will be up and running. Hopefully that some day is soon. Can't make any promises though.
And also please let me know if you happen to know of any resources that could make my life easier right now. My sanity is at risk.


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Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres (CRCCs) aim to contribute to the support and maintenance of caring relationships by facilitating access to information, respite care and other support appropriate to carers' needs and circumstances, and the needs of the people they care for.
The national network of CRCCs provides a link to carer support services and assists carers with options to take a break through short-term and emergency respite. Where appropriate, a CRCC can help with putting in place regular respite for a carer to reduce the need for unplanned and emergency respite. CRCCs also provide information about carer support services in their local area.
CRCCs provide free and confidential information on local carer support, disability and community services.
Integrated Living Tasmania provides this service in Northern Tasmania.
How this service is delivered
Call or visit us online
Your nearest CRCC can be contacted by phoning 1800 052 222 during business hours or 1800 059 059 for emergency respite support outside standard business hours. (Freecall except from mobile phones).
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Needs/Wants curates products for the modern designer's lifestyle. We feature our taste for everyday things we need, but also some extravagant items we can only want—gotta dream big after all.
Topics range from creative tools to other websites to fashion to items for the home—anything and everything.
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AHEPP MyMentor Program
About the MyMentor Program
The Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professional (AHEPP) MyMentor Program is a network of volunteer mentors and mentees that are interested in one-on-one mentoring for one year commitments. This is an opportunity to transfer knowledge and develop future leaders in Healthcare Emergency Preparedness.
The Mentor is any AHEPP member that wishes to volunteer and share their skills, knowledge and/or experience in Healthcare Emergency Preparedness with the Mentee requesting guidance, support or knowledge on a particular healthcare preparedness or career topic. Anticipated time commitment is at minimum one (1) hour per month.
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The Galway Steiner National School has received official confirmation from the Department of Education and Skills, on the 5th of February 2015, that the school will open in September in Knocknacarra, Galway.
Read more reactions to this, in the news:
STATEMENT BY DEREK NOLAN TD Labour Party, Galway West
Thursday, 5 February 2015
Galway West TD Derek Nolan has welcomed official confirmation from the Minister for Education this morning that a new school in Knocknacarra is to be established in September this year.
Deputy Nolan said "This new school, which will be under the patronage of Lifeways Limited Ireland (Steiner), is being established due to the continuing increase in primary pupils in Galway.
"To meet this growing population, it is vital that we build the infrastructure necessary to ensure that there is a school place for every child in Galway and across the country. Galway is one of four areas in Ireland that remains an area of a high rate of primary going children.
""The choice of Lifeways Limited Ireland as patron was a positive and progressive choice for the area. This charity operates the innovative Steiner schools for which many parents have expressed an interest and it further strengthens the choice and plurality in the area.
"Educational choice is vital for parents. There was a huge need for another non-denominational school in the area to complement the existing Educate Together school and Catholic schools. It is important that the needs of all children in the area are met.
"This announcement today is part of seven new primary schools to be established in 2015 and 2016. The seven new schools between them will cater for almost 3,000 students and will support 240 direct jobs and 48 indirect jobs.
"I am thrilled for the Galway Steiner School, with whom I have worked over the past number of years. Their dedication to the establishment of this new school was second to none.
"A lot of work has been done in preparing for this school but this final confirmation is welcome and I look forward to seeing its doors open in September.
Official Department of Education and Skills Press Release:
05 February, 2015 – Minister O'Sullivan announces seven new primary schools to be established in next two years
The Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan, TD, today announced that seven new primary schools are to be established in the next two years.
Announcing the new schools, the Minister said: "My Department is predicting a continuing increase in primary school pupils up until at least 2019 in parts of the country".
"To meet the continuing growing population of our primary school going children, we will have to establish seven new primary schools as well as extending a number of existing schools."
Of the seven new schools, four will open in 2015 with the other three opening in 2016.
Cork, Dublin, Galway and Wicklow remain areas of a high rate of primary school going children and this is where the new schools will be located.
There will be one school in Cork, four in Dublin, one in Galway and one in Wicklow.
The basic construction costs for the seven new schools will broadly be in the region of €24m. This level of investment by the State will support some 240 direct jobs and 48 indirect jobs.
Patronage for two of the schools starting in 2015 has already been decided under a previous patronage determination process. A patronage determination process will shortly be run for the other two schools starting in 2015. A patronage determination process for the 2016 schools will be carried out later this year.
These seven new schools will be in addition to 20 new primary schools that opened since 2011. The seven new schools between them they will cater for almost 3,000 pupils when fully developed.
The schools will be established in line with the arrangements and criteria announced in June 2011 for patronage determination.
Minister O'Sullivan said: "The establishment of new schools provides an opportunity for patrons to apply to run the schools. The criteria to be used in deciding on patronage of the new schools place a particular emphasis on parental demand for plurality and diversity of patronage. Parental preferences should be at the centre of considerations about the type of school to be recognised. The patronage arrangements in place provide that patron bodies proposing schools at either primary or second level will be asked to provide evidence of demand."
Minister O'Sullivan continued: "This approach emphasises my commitment to ensure the implementation of the commitments in the Programme for Government on moving towards a more pluralist system of patronage at primary level. "It also builds on the work of the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector."
The Department will be contacting patrons shortly to commence the patronage determination
– See more at: http://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2015-Press-Releases/PR15-02-05.html
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I met up with Thu An Nguyen Ha at our Hong Kong Summit. She leads strategy for clients out of from our Vietnam 360 Digital Influence team. I was struck from her by how fast social media is being adopted in Vietnam. Combine that with the economic enthusiasm in the country and I would guess we will see big leaps forward there.
I asked her about what is hot and happening there now in relation to brands and social media.
Q: What would you say are 1-2 defining characteristics of the social media world in Vietnam today?
A: The social media world in Vietnam today is going through an experimental phrase for all those who embrace it: users, developers, and brands. Adaptation from successful global entities kicks off with some interesting platforms like social network ZingMe (facebook inspired), linkhay microblog equivalent of twitter, two.vn answer to foursquare, and recently in the last 6 months we saw an aggressive development of group buying sites such as nhommua (similar to groupon).
Vietnamese social media users are loyal to their platforms. This might sound obvious as we're community creatures but this basically means individual blogs, bloggers and influencers don't exist or stand out without being attached to a mass and popular community. And yes it's true, to be fair, Facebook has replaced the Yahoo!360 phenomenon and 'facebookers,' anyone really, who has more than 2,000 fans can be considered an influencer.
Social media in the eyes of brands and marketers in Vietnam today is starting to be 'noticed' – with the same mentality of discovering what platforms can bring to their integrated digital communication plan. There's a feeling of almost 'testing the water' and trying out different ways to engage in social media effectively.
The majority of social media 'pro' brands are the FMCGs or consumer goods companies such as Unilever, Dell (technology & communication industry), Coca-cola, etc. All the development seem to be in-sync together: platforms are setting up while brands are also still figuring out which are the best and where audiences and users are also choosing to base their own social graphs. Although I must admit Facebook in most cases still wins over the mentality of the current 'best' preferable platform. If we didn't suffer the limited access, I have total confidence that Facebook would have grown well beyond the current limited 1.4mill users.
Q: More and more brands are experimenting with social media for marcom purposes. For a typical B2C marketer what would your top three recommendations be?
A: I can't stress enough the importance of developing a strategic approach to social media. Some brands consider it's just production, an add on to their digital communication plan. Most don't have a clue what the role of their Facebook page should be, while others can't think of anything else but creating a Facebook page. The normal pattern we see would be brands jumping straight onto the social media wave without understanding the nature of it. So I would say think hard on a strategy and the objectives that would help a brand drive their total brand goals or communication goals.
Secondly, content. Brands, by large, are still thinking of one-way communication and not really thinking from a consumer perspective. The standard behavior of wanting to push out messages, campaign and programs without having a good story or asking the basic questions like how can I involve my audiences, what value do I bring to them, and how can I be a part of my consumers' conversations. Conversations in social media require solid, interesting, relevant and almost unique type of communication where content is at the core of everything. Develop a social media conversation/content plan to tie in with your audience's behavior and preferences and then marry these with your branded content. Alternatively, create content uniquely for social media as those are actually quite cost effective.
Be Brave – I would say. Brands should at least start to realize and take up the belief that social media is changing the way they're operating, do business and communicate with their audiences and customers. Companies who are already doing digital work, especially great work, need to move fast into the area of social media, get a good advisor/agency and embark on the social media path.
Typically PR managers – who would normally view digital as a brand manager or marketer job, should have the courage to do 'social'. The 'social' territory might seem vague and mysterious, probably due to the fact that PR managers are not familiar with the possibility of having proper, effective measurement for social media programs. In addition, brand managers can start to venture into the area of applying social media to drive business impact that goes beyond brand awareness.
Q: Which brand(s) is doing something interesting in social media in Vietnam and why?
A: I would say Coca-cola (Coke). Instead of using the globally aligned Facebook platform, Coke in Vietnam has identified its target audience locally: targeting a younger crowd, focus on a teen to the first-jobbers market that is also the biggest internet users segment in Vietnam.
Coke connected with the young spirit of online users and most of the population who loved to be entertained, via the most popular SNS platform ZingMe. Using the already massive user database and network, Coke built a site that sits within the community. With the new direction of ZingMe going less gaming and moving into more communication, it would be interesting to see how the Coke community within ZingMe grows.
A few international brands in Vietnam have started to plug-in their global/regional program of establishing Facebook counts despite the difficulty in access. We see Dell, Adidas, HTC, Ford, Vietnam Airlines etc… operating here. Hence the question very soon would be which brands have the successful Facebook cases and doing great things in this platform.
Q: Any new technology/platform that excites you?
A: To be fair, ZingMe development kinda excites me a bit as they will be growing more towards the direction of communication rather than just games. ZingMe has a perceived perception as a very young, teen-like platform where nothing serious is going on there, this will soon change. We already see a few big brands taking the interest in building brand presence within the community and I would be keen to see.
Geo-location based is another one that I keep my eyes on. Since Foursquare we now see services that mimic this global trend being adopted here. Brands have not been 'brave' enough to invest in this, but Vietnamese users favor location & activities sharing and the mobile communications, and this will push these platforms forward. I do hope to see great mobile campaigns!


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She added: "We keep trying to make this work but it doesn't."
Private firms will be banned from clamping or towing vehicles, Featherstone said, but they will still be able to ticket parked cars, and landowners will be able to install barriers to prevent parking.
Motoring organisations have praised the move, which will be introduced in the government's freedom bill in November, and could be in place by early next year.
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In January 2016, Dr. Theodore M. Way will have been teaching at the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Kentucky for four years. Before working at CESL, he worked as a Refugee Resettlement Case Manager for Africa and the Middle East for the International Rescue Committee in Oakland and in San Francisco, California. Driven by the ongoing crisis in Syria and by the recent tragedy in Paris, France (among others), Dr. Way wrote an Op-Ed piece for the Lexington Herald Leader which was published on December 6, 2016. To read the full article, "Refugees Have Suffered Enough", please click here<http://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article48051810.html>.
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A jury on Wednesday found Allen Scarsella guilty on all charges tied to his shooting of five black men in north Minneapolis who had been protesting the police killing of Jamar Clark. Jurors turned aside arguments by Scarsella's attorney that the 24-year-old Bloomington man shot in self-defense on that Nov. 23, 2015 night as he and other companions were pursued by men attending a demonstration near the 4th Precinct police station. Prosecutors, however, said it was hatred of African-Americans that led him to pull the trigger and that Scarsella and three other men had gone to the encampment — built to protest the police killing of Clark, a black man — to cause trouble.
Leaked Draft of Trump's Religious Freedom Order Reveals Sweeping Plans to Legalize Discrimination. A leaked copy of a draft executive order titled "Establishing a Government-Wide Initiative to Respect Religious Freedom," obtained by The Investigative Fund and The Nation, reveals sweeping plans by the Trump administration to legalize discrimination.
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Two Ohio State research teams have successfully completed the seven-week I-Corps@Ohio program, making them just one step closer to commercializing their new technology that was developed on campus.
The program is designed to help the teams figure out if their research can be commercialized and useful outside of the lab, said Michael Camp, the program coordinator for I-Corps.
"Any program is better than no program," Camp said. "I think the I-Corps program is uniquely special in that it forces the teams to focus on the critical questions by getting them out of the building, talking directly to customers."
This is a statewide, competitive program to help faculty and graduate students find validation in their research, Camp said. The idea of the program is to get researchers to talk with customers and manufacturers before they write up a business plan or try to start a business, in order to be sure that their product will be successful.
"They have to actually go out and contact potential customers," Camp said. "They do somewhere near 100 interviews in five weeks."
Glenn Daehn, a Fontana Professor of materials science and engineering, and Anupam Vivek, senior research associate, led one of the teams that completed the program.
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Vivek said the I-Corps program helped them direct their research in a more confident and relevant manner.
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Vivek said they focus a lot on the product market and what the customer wants.
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Gourapura developed a swine influenza vaccine for pigs that could help reduce the $3–10 in losses absorbed by pork producers per pig every year.
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The program is funded by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Currently six schools of higher education have implemented I-Corps, Camp said.
The program accepted only eight teams this season, as it is still getting used to setting it up and seeing how it works, though it hopes to eventually accept 20 teams per season, Camp said.
"We got proposals from schools like Youngstown State, Wright State, Kent State and Case Western," Camp said. "There were about 11 schools this time around who submitted proposals."
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English is central to any curriculum, both in introducing the young to the best literature of the past and present, and in providing space for the exploration of their world and experience through language. The ability to read with understanding and pleasure, as well as to deploy concise, accurate and appropriate English, are essential skills for life, but more importantly an essential part of every student's moral and spiritual development. To these ends, the Department shapes challenging courses for the Year 9 sets and tailors the public examination syllabuses, resisting all "dumbing down", to ensure that our students have real opportunities to engage, in informed and personal encounter, with the great writing of our culture.
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John Polidori, the son of an Italian political émigré, was one of the first students at Ampleforth. He began his schooling in 1804 shortly after the monks, in exile from France, settled in the lodge of Anne Fairfax's chaplain in the Ampleforth Valley. He went on from Ampleforth in 1810 to Edinburgh University, where he qualified as a doctor, and in 1816 entered Lord Byron's service as his personal physician.
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Visitors are blown away by the park's landscape and its facilities, which include lodging, dining and auditoriums. However, some reviewers were less satisfied with the crowds and limited parking. Because of the park's accessible location just minutes from downtown Boulder, Chautauqua sees more visitors than some of the city's other hiking spots like Eldorado Canyon State Park and Flagstaff Mountain. If you can, try to get to the park early before your fellow hikers start clogging the trails.
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Stretching from Eighth to 20th streets in downtown Boulder, this buzzing thoroughfare is a shopaholic's Yellow Brick Road. Here, you'll find familiar brand names like Urban Outfitters and Patagonia sharing sidewalk space with local boutiques, trendy galleries and laid-back cafes. If you're not much of a shopper, come to Pearl Street for the fabulous dining, entertaining street performances and the prime people-watching.
Recent visitors said the shopping options were a bit underwhelming, but they praised the food selection and bustling atmosphere and said a stroll through this district is a must-do for any first-time Boulder visitors. However, travelers were also quick to point out that this is area is heavily populated with panhandlers.
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After you've conquered the Flatirons, what better reward than an ice-cold pint of local Boulder ale? Though Denver is often regarded as Colorado's reigning beer city, Boulder can keep up, offering 20 breweries in its 27.8 square miles. To acquaint yourself with the city's suds, embark on the bike-friendly Boulder Beer Trail (which also includes stops at wineries and distilleries). Or, take the advice of visitors and locals and start your tasting tour at Avery Brewing Co., beloved for its India pale ale, brewery tours and large patio.
For a bit of history, head to the Boulder Beer Company. Back in 1979, America's 43rd brewing license was issued to two University of Colorado professors, giving them the go-ahead to open Colorado's very first microbrewery, Boulder Beer Company. Stop in for a tall glass of Hazed, an unfiltered dry-hopped ale, or a warm-weather favorite, the Pulp Fusion Blood Orange IPA.
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No wonder everyone in Boulder seems so relaxed: The city is home to North America's largest producer of herbal tea, which packages and sends more than 8 million tea bags every day. Founded in 1969, Celestial Seasonings has since grown to serve more than 1.6 billion cups of tea (including green, red, white and chai varieties) a year to consumers all over the world.
Recent visitors agree that a tour of the Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory is well worth the time, even if you're more of a coffee person. You'll get the chance to see the entire packaging process, not to mention the Celestial Herb Garden and the popular Mint Room, where the company stores giant bags of spearmint and peppermint tea. (Recent travelers delighted in the chance to see how long they can bear the powerful aromas before they need to step out for some fresh air.) Plus, you'll have the opportunity to sample some of the factory's best-sellers. If you're not already sold, keep in mind that the tour (and the tastings) is completely free.
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Ask any Boulder resident for a hiking recommendation and they'll probably point you to the Boulder Creek Path. This 5½-mile-long trail – completely undisturbed by automobile traffic – traces Boulder Creek from Boulder Canyon eastward through downtown to the Stazio Ballfields on the eastern fringes of town. On any given day, you'll come across walkers, bikers, rollerbladers and even the occasional kayaker. Compared to other hiking trails in the area, Boulder Creek Path is fairly easy, and if you head from east to west, the second half of your walk will be all downhill.
Many hikers who recently followed the Boulder Creek Path described their experience positively: Travelers said they enjoyed the natural surroundings and marveled at all the different ways that Boulderites take advantage of the path, from dogwalking to yoga. However, some visitors note that parts of the trail have become respites for members of the city's homeless community.
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If you're looking for a hike the whole family can enjoy, aim for the top of Flagstaff Mountain. Rising out of Boulder Mountain Park, Flagstaff Mountain sits about 5 miles southwest of the city. If you're a novice trailblazer, you may find this mountain challenging due its altitude of nearly 7,000 feet. But there are numerous paths to choose from that span a variety of difficulty levels, and kids will enjoy what awaits them at the top of the mountain. Sitting on Flagstaff's summit, the nature center offers interactive exhibits, games and activities that teach children about the area's geography and wildlife. Flagstaff's peak also boasts numerous picnic areas and viewpoints. As for the romantics, the family-owned Flagstaff House Restaurant serves locally praised cuisine with beautiful vistas.
Recent visitors raved about the stunning views, adding that this is a must-do when in Boulder. If you aren't up for a several-mile uphill hike, you can drive to the summit by following Flagstaff Road (accessible May through October), but previous road-trippers warn that tight turns and steep passes can turn a car ride into an adrenaline rush.
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Even if you're not a prospective student, recent travelers recommend you pay a visit to the beautiful University of Colorado Boulder campus, located just minutes from downtown Boulder. When you're not lounging at Norlin Quadrangle (a designated a National Historic District), learn about the university's history at the CU Heritage Center (housed in Old Main – the first building on campus). Or brush up on your astronomy skills at the Fiske Planetarium.
If you're visiting in the fall, head over to Folsom Field to watch the Colorado Buffaloes take on Pac-12 football rivals (just make sure to pick up some Buffs gear at the University Memorial Center before kickoff). And if you're in Boulder during the summer recess, check out the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. The professional theater company has been celebrating Shakespeare since 1958. The festival runs from June to August and draws crowds of more than 20,000 spectators. You can also check out concerts, plays, recitals and more on the stages of CU Presents, the home of performing arts at the university.
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You don't have to be a hiker, a skier or a rock climber to experience Colorado's scenery. For a more laid-back glimpse at the mountainous landscape, head to the Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art. This museum houses one of the largest privately owned collections of post-1950s Western-themed artwork. Along Leanin' Tree's walls you'll find everything from action-packed canvases portraying cowboy life to serene landscapes depicting the purple mountains majesty.
Recent visitors highly recommend taking a turn about the Leanin' Tree's sculpture garden, even if you aren't one for gallery-gazing. When you're not admiring the artwork or outdoor sculptures, reviewers suggest you take a free tour of the adjacent greeting card factory. Travelers also advised bringing some money as you'll be tempted to purchase some cards after taking a spin through the production process.
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Most people consider a conversation about the weather to be a desperate attempt at small talk. But at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, sun, rain, wind and snow are always important topics. At this stunning sandstone building atop Table Mesa – a landmark some might recognize from Woody Allen's film, "Sleeper" – scientists study weather-related phenomena such as ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect. On a visit to the center, you can see some of the tools used to conduct experiments, like weather balloons, satellites and even robots. Meanwhile, hands-on exhibits are sure to excite the budding meteorologist in your family. After you've sufficiently toured the complex, get some fresh air along the Walter Orr Roberts Nature and Weather Trail, where you can learn all about Table Mesa's wildlife.
Guided tours of the center are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between noon and 1 p.m., and recent visitors recommend coming prepared to learn as knowledgeable tour guides are eager to answer your questions. You can also opt for a tablet or cellphone tour; whichever option you choose, travelers highly recommend taking some time to explore on your own before grabbing a snack and enjoying the view from the on-site cafeteria.
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Yoenis Cespedes has only three hits in 23 at-bats in the Dominican Winter League, but one of those three hits was this:
That 97 mph fastball went a long way and was Cespedes' first home run in the DWL.
While Cespedes has struggled, 23 rough at-bats is hardly enough to curb his appeal. He hadn't faced live pitching in quite a while before appearing in the DWL while facing pitchers who had some winter innings already under their belt.
Plus, it's only 23 at-bats. And while he's struck out six times in six games, half of those strikeouts came in his DWL debut.
The Cubs reportedly have shown the most interest in signing the 26-year-old Cuban, while Dayan Viciedo has recruited Cespedes to play for the White Sox.


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I know what you are thinking..."That is the worst name." Italian Burrito. It doesn't sound, exactly, fancy. I spent some time (about 3 minutes) pondering the best name for this. Then, I stopped spending time pondering the name and ended up with Italian Burrito.
The only reason that I am fretting is...this is one of my favorite things I have had in a while. And the name definitely belittles how amazing this is.
Let me paint you a picture (©mametown). This is a wrap filled with Israeli couscous (i.e. pasta), sautéed eggplant, garlicky kale, roasted bell peppers, topped with a little shredded mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, and grated parmesan. It you want a meal that is healthy but also not really, this is the meal for you.
Warning. I made the marinara from tomatoes I grew and roasted the peppers from our CSA. I have been shoveling so many raw tomatoes in my face over the course of the summer that I am now forced to cook them. The eggplant and kale came in our CSA this week too. So did the garlic.
Scot has a saying that I don't think I have shared yet on foodforscot. If something is really good, he says it is a "knock out home run." He says that but not as a joke. He has said it long before he became a dad, but now all the pieces are starting to fit together.
Ok, well, he actually didn't call this dish a knock out, home run. But that is because I ruined it. I made this one night that Scot was working late. I made it and ate it after baby bed time. And THEN Scot came home and I made him one. I always try to let Scot form his own opinion on a meal before giving him my opinion because he is a people pleaser and heavily influenced by my superb taste buds. This time, though, I was scarfing it down when he walked in and I said something like, "OMG, this is the best thing ever." In other words, knock out home run.
Italian Burrito
by foodforscot
1 eggplant (I used Rosa Bianca)
1 cup Israeli couscous
1 bunch kale (I used Tuscano kale), washed, de-stemmed, and torn into pieces
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and sliced
1 cup marinara
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan
olive oil
4 whole wheat burrito tortillas
Prepare all the separate burrito fillings.
First, slice the eggplant and lay out in a single layer on a kitchen towel. Sprinkle each slice with salt and let sit for 15 minutes or longer. Turn each slice over and salt the other side. Let sit for 15 minutes or longer, on the new side. Once the eggplant slices have released some water, use another kitchen towel to pat dry and wipe excess salt off.
In the meantime, combine the couscous with 2 cups of water and a dash of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to boil, remove lid, and let simmer until all the water has evaporated and couscous is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
Dice eggplant into cubes and sauté in olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook for about 10 minutes, tossing occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the same pan over medium high heat, add some olive oil and the kale. Sauté for a few minutes until the kale has slightly wilted. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until the kale reaches desired cooked down-ness.
Assemble the burrito. Warm the tortilla over a gas burner, in the microwave, or in the oven so that is pliable. Top with couscous, kale, eggplant, and roasted peppers. Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese, spoon on some marinara, and sprinkle with parmesan. Wrap it up burrito style.
(Servings: 4, Prep time: 45 hr., Cook time: 30 min., Difficulty: Easy)
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foodforscot Ratings:
Shanon (taste): 10/10
Scot (taste): 9/10
Effort: 3/5
Dishwashing Effort: 3/5


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This high quality print comes on a 3/4-inch thick wooden frame and includes a hanger kit.
About this photo: This image was taken in the Ottawa Valley region in early September 2014. Although I have many release shots of various species taken over the years, this image is my favourite. This beautiful smallmouth was so brilliantly coloured, I'm still in awe. I caught this fish while sharing the day aboard my first Alumacraft Boat, Ruby, with a couple friends. The pectoral fin poking out of the water looks as if this smallmouth is waving goodbye before swimming off. This photo inspired my "Let them go, let them grow' canvas print series.
Please note that 10% of this sale will be donated to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.


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I joined INFINITI Motors Limited as a member of the Global Connected Car team in the summer of 2016. These days where everything from mobile devices to streetlights are part of a global network in the Internet of Things, cars provide a unique way for us to interact with the world around us. Big data mined from a network of cars can help to predict traffic jams or recommend a popular restaurant based on your travel preferences.
Between February and June, I did a part-time internship at Privé. They are an innovative Fintech provider of wealth management services in the cloud and a boutique software development services company aimed at the financial sector. The internship allowed me to experience the dynamic Hong Kong workplace and realize how different and exciting it is compared to my previous experience in Canada.
Casetify Limited (formerly Casetagram) is the world's 3rd largest tech accessories firm (2nd in U.S) with its Headquarters in Silicon Valley and Hong Kong. It has regularly featured in the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg TV. Casetify designs and manufactures customized cases for android phones, iPhones, MacBooks, Apple Watch bands using photos from Facebook, Instagram and other social media websites and sells them on various channels. Its products are available......
M&A is the area that I wish to explore for my long-term career. When CMC published, in the regular Job Alert, an internship vacancy at Peace Field Limited, a boutique financial advisory firm specializing in M&A and fundraising, I gladly jumped at the opportunity.
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Thanks to CMC, I was able to connect with Pivotal, a striking start-up software company, and got the opportunity to take up this summer internship at their product strategy department. With a close relationship with EMC, Pivotal Software, Inc. is based in Palo Alto, California and we provide software and services for the development of custom applications for data and analytics based on cloud computing technology.
Thanks to the Career Planning & Development Centre and the MBA Career Management Centre, I joined the Global Internship Program (GIP) at Jardine OneSolution China Limited (JOS) at Shanghai for 6 weeks from June to July 2015.
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Working for the largest private army on earth has been a privilege and interesting turn of events. Like all industries, on the outside there is not much to see except in G4S' case, security guards and valuable goods transport trucks all over the city. Being on the strategy team that is fairly new and an upcoming department to modernize classic service lines is quite innovative yet challenging. Think of it as a team of consultants trying to propose a new strategy to a military command unit.
Passion is everything. Impossible is nothing. My love for sports requires that I mostly exist in an ambience in which everything is a sport. More than half of the real estate in my dorm was dedicated to the sporting equipment. At school, I was best known for activities related to (sports) club and clubbing. Here, I'm back to continue my long standing relationship with my favorite sports brand: adidas.


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Green Spring Gardens' mission is to support: • Adult and children's education programs; • Interpretation and preservation of the Park's horticultural, natural resources, and historical sites; • Horticultural developments of demonstration gardens, horticultural education, and interpretation; • Home owners and gardeners who come to the gardens seeking information on how to improve their built up environment in an ecologically responsible manner.
Green Spring was donated to the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) in 1970 by Michael and Belinda Straight. The Straights purchased the property in 1942 and made several modifications to the 1784 historic house and accompanying gardens. The landscape around the Straight home was that of a 'gentleman farmer' and was used primarily for entertaining. Designed by Beatrix Farrand, the gardens included boxwood hedging, roses, and perennial borders.