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Are you excited to launch your systems administration career, but fear that your resume needs a disaster recovery plan? This sample can help.
To be a successful candidate for tech jobs, resume expert Kim Isaacs says it helps to have a comprehensive resume. Are you excited to launch your systems administrator career, but fear that your resume needs a disaster recovery plan? View this sample resume that Isaacs created below, or download the entry-level systems administrator resume template in Word.
Jobs for systems admins are projected to grow by 6% (or 24,00 jobs) from 2016 through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you're curious about where in the country this industry is flourishing, you'll find the highest level of employment for systems administrators in the following states: California, Texas, New York, Virginia, and Florida; and in the following metropolitan areas: New York City, Washington D.C., Dallas, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
In terms of salaries, as a systems admin, you can expect to earn a median wage of $81,100 per year, or $38.99 per hour, according to the BLS, though the starting salaries for entry-level positions are obviously lower.
Unix/Linux systems administrator with experience configuring, monitoring, upgrading and maintaining systems hardware, software and related infrastructure.
Provided systems administration support for Unix systems including server and workstation upgrades, backup and disaster recovery monitoring, user account setup and security administration, Performed regular system backups and recovery procedures, closely following SOPs to ensure system security.
Created and optimized Unix shell scripts using Bourne, Korn and Bash shells.
Updated Unix OS patches and ensured compliance with STIG requirements.
Served on team managing server deployment and allocation of virtual server capacity.
Worked on project that added a new layer to SAP user interface, reducing data-entry time by more than 15%.
Commended for technical, analytical and problem-solving skills; effective task prioritization; and customer service orientation.
Monitored night-batch job process, documented errors, performed nightly backups and troubleshot issues.
Developed scripts to automate network administration tasks and application deployments.
Facilitated swift resolution of embedded scripting error on Unix system that was freezing printing operations for more than 100 users.
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Hand Made Places specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of high quality timber playground equipment. Hand Made Places provide a free site visit to help get your playground project started.
Established in 1983, Stadia Sports supplies a wide range of equipment for more than 20 different sports including football, rugby, athletics, tennis, hockey and more.

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Carnaval is a joyous laminate with an overall tone in between a light beige and a warm gray. The base tone is like unbleached linen, however, it has a striated wood grain patterning that runs throughout in a combination of gray and a darker beige. The grain is textured and mimics the look and feel of real wood. Carnaval is a neutral and can work well when used alone. However, it also works well when combined with a solid beige or gray that picks up the tones from the wood grain striations.
Named for the Latin-American holiday that kicks off a five-day celebration similar to Mardi Gras in the US, Carnaval is a festive color. Use it when you want to evoke feelings of joy and celebration in your rooms.

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How do I know that what I’m experiencing is real?
The answer? You can’t. What you see as reality is unique to you, because it’s a complex interaction between the physical world, your senses and your brain.
It’s Tuesday. We’re on the top part of this week’s circle, heading counterclockwise in the direction of Wednesday. We’ve come out of Monday’s black zone successfully, and because Tuesday is red, I’m pretty energized. It’s February, which is my favorite color (green), so all is well. We’re heading clockwise towards March, which is mauve and located at roughy 8 o’clock on the circle of 2012. I think a bit more about the word I described in my last post, plebiscite, and realize that because of the p and b, it’s a very blue word. Could that have been why I didn’t associate it with approval, which is much more yellow-orange, despite the double p?
Until not too long ago, I assumed everyone else saw all the days of the week and months in color, moving around in circles. Letters and numbers, too, each have a unique color. When I think of a word, I see it in my mind’s eye, typed out. Lowercase. I guess that’s why I’m a good speller and why I’ve never understood how people can misspell words. Numbers, on the other hand, march vertically, ever upwards, one after the other, as if they’re trying to reach the moon.
One day I was telling Marc about how eight was such a great number because it’s green, and he gave me a blank, uncomprehending look.
Huh? he said, realizing he had married an alien. What are you talking about?
I was shocked. He didn’t see letters and numbers in color? No, and in fact, he’d never even imagined it. And the months? Days of the week? Words? He laughed! What a trip! You’re kidding, right?
The PLOS blog post where I found that snippet also mentions the work of multimedia artist Perry Hall, who, while recovering from a bout of lyme disease, decided to unleash his synaesthesia on the world. He created an iPhone/iPad app called sonified. It takes the luminance and color values from the video camera and uses them to trigger music clips specifically composed for those combinations.
The fascinating thing about synaesthesia is that no two synaesthetes experience this cross-talk in the same way. I might see eight as green, but another person sees it as purple. I might hear a Bach fugue as a blue-green sparkly thing, and another person might see a red-orange shimmer. As far as I know, no one has figured out where these cross-connections originate. Why is eight green? Why is the letter G brown? Why does the taste of chicken make you see yellow? Why not some other color?
Color appears to be deeply rooted in the human archetype. Red and red tones are associated with warmth and excitement or anger, blue with cold and calm. Color psychology is a vast area of study. Red supposedly stimulates the appetite, but if you put your food on a dark brown, blue or black plate, you’ll eat less. For me and my kind, words, days, numbers and months have a layer of warmth or cold on them, a sense of buzz or a patina of calm. I can’t imagine it any other way.
I just had an epiphany, right here on this very blog: Maybe that’s why I like jelly bellies so much!
Are you synaesthetic? I asked Dave this morning. There is a genetic component, after all. No, he replied. After a little prodding, he admitted to seeing some numbers and letters in color, and the year as a circle. Like most synaesthetes, he just thought this was normal.
Do you see letters, numbers, words, days of the week or months in color? Do you have other kinds of sensory cross-overs? Do you see a symphony? Taste a color? See months as shapes with a specific location in space? Did you ever think that no one else sees reality in just the same way you do? Leave a comment and share your version of reality.
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So, Mary, you claim to be one in a hundred. Actually, Susan and I think of you as one in a million!
Aw, shucks! I’m blushing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Thanks for another interesting post. I advise you to buy Born On A Blue Day by Daniel Tammet from your local, independent bookstore immediately.
Nancy, I thought of your blue chicken as I re-read the post after our conversation today and got a good laugh!

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Find out what he’s saying in this annotated slideshow by a Hawaiian design firm. Not that it really matters.
Like all Internet memes, “Gangnam Style” quickly spawned countless imitators. Some are good, some… not so much. After spending way too much time online (WHAT ELSE IS NEW), I’ve collected some notable specimens below.
I’m also an ex-Richter Scale, so I was bound to stumble across at least one pure vocal rendition. This jazzy cover by Bulgarian group Voiceland Ensemble follows the old-school a cappella tradition, re-interpreting the original in a less overbearing style and with evocative words sung in the place of instrumental sounds (as opposed to making imitative noises—long story, ask me later). The stereo effects are a little distracting, but it’s a decent live performance.
My introduction to the world of musical mash-ups was “The Ghost That Feeds,” which weaves together Ray Parker, Jr.’s immortal Ghostbusters theme song and Nine Inch Nails’ “The Hand That Feeds.” I still haven’t heard any other mash-up which matches that one for pure technical quality, but “Gangnam Busters” comes close. The audio transitions are seamless and well-timed, even if it could have used a little more Ray toward the end.
Have you encountered other “Gangnam”-inspired music videos that tickle your fancy? Please share in the comments!
* Unless you’re my wife, who refuses to watch it on principle.

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The arrest of Kim Dotcom and other leading figures associated with the MegaUpload storage locker site was big news in early 2012. Despite the high-profile arrest, Dotcom has announced that MegaUpload is 90 percent ready to go back online, that servers have been ordered and that investors have already lined up to get back in on the project.
According to his Twitter page, Kim Dotcom has just about everything in place to get the servers up and running again. He advises users to be patient and that it is coming. The fact that MegaUpload is being relaunched has made users on Internet forums both excited and a bit suspicious about the future of the company.
MegaUpload was taken down due to alleged copyright infringement. The arrest of Kim Dotcom and other individuals associated with MegaUpload was right out of a spy novel, including having helicopters descend upon Dotcom’s home. This high-profile arrest, however, has not been without controversy.
An article in TorrentFreak points out that the Prime Minister of New Zealand has ordered an inquiry into the conduct of the government spies who set up the arrest of Kim Dotcom and the other individuals that were associated with the site. Like the CIA in the United States, the New Zealand intelligence administration, known as the GCSB, is forbidden from spying on people within its own nation. According to the report, that agency did help the United States by conducting surveillance on both Kim Dotcom and Bram van der Kolk, as well as their families.
MegaUpload was one of the most popular file storage services on the Internet. Its speed and its generous offerings for free user accounts both made it a well-known name around the world. The United States was largely behind the arrest of its founders, alleging that the site was conducting rampant copyright violations and, using that as a justification, Kim Dotcom was arrested, his property seized and the site shut down.
Dotcom is currently out of jail and some of his assets have been returned to him. While officials did seize the servers that formerly belonged to MegaUpload, Dotcom’s tweets reveal that the company has already purchased new servers and that everything is almost ready to go for the launch of the new MegaUpload. Whether or not it is able to function under the watchful eye of governments who are already very interested in MegaUpload remains to be seen.

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Peru was an amazing experience to say the least. Studying abroad in another country where you do not know the language is a must. It truly shows you how tough of a person you are and how strong you can become. Of course my weeks leading up to Peru were nothing but excitement. But, there was nothing like the feeling of finally landing in your destination and walking off the plane.
HAHA honestly that was a joke for me because I walked into the airport where everything was in Spanish and I couldn’t find my luggage carousel at first and then I couldn’t find where to meet the driver that was picking me up. But, don’t worry I made it safe and sound to my hotel a couple hours later LOL. I had a random roommate, I was told her name was Olivia from Belgium. I walked into my room and said, “Hi you must be Olivia”… then I got a response that shocked me, “No, I’m Amanda from Nebraska.” Hahah. So not the right person but oh well.
Going to a foreign country knowing you signed up for tourism and business class and finding out the business class did not make and you were placed in nutrition was sort of a nightmare. Yes, I care about my health. No, I really did not want to learn about Andean Nutrition… None the less I took on the class and tried to make the best of it. Both my classes only had me and one other girl in them. I really actually enjoyed the small classes and getting to know my teacher and classmate a deeper level.
There definitely are some amazing sides to studying abroad. You get to experience a whole new culture and a whole new country. Every weekend being in a different city was like no other. I wish that everyone has the chance to get to experience something like this. Out of all the places we visited of course my favorite was Machu Picchu. Seeing it in person and experiencing it was a whole new level of out of this world. I now know why it is one of the seven wonders of the world. If this place had running water and wifi I would honestly consider living there.
There is nothing like this place on Earth. I had the privilege when I was in Peru to visit Machu Picchu twice. Once with my classmates and the second time with my family. My family and I booked the two day Inca Trail tour. Getting to physically step foot on the trial the Incas use to walk on to get to Machu Picchu was breathtaking. You get to see ruins and villages that no one else can see unless they hike this trail. You get to step foot in history and take the journey yourself to the lost city.
I am beyond blessed that I got to embark on this adventure. I could not have done it without the help of my university and my family. Thank you everyone who prayed for me while I was there and thank you to my parents for helping me financially so I could have this opportunity. I cannot wait to take my kids back there one day and show them my city! Cusco, Peru you will forever have a place in my heart.

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Thus begins a night of inhumanity.

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ATLANTA – The seventh-ranked Georgia Tech women’s tennis team hits the road for its first pair of road Atlantic Coast Conference matches of the season this weekend when they square off against Maryland in College Park Friday at 3 p.m. before traveling to Chestnut Hill, Mass. for a meeting against Boston College Sunday at 10 a.m.
The Yellow Jackets (8-4, 0-1 ACC) are coming off a pair of losses to 12th-ranked Georgia and No. 13 Clemson, and are looking to turn the tide this weekend against No. 67 Maryland (7-4, 1-0 ACC) and the unranked Eagles of Boston College (4-5, 0-1 ACC).
The Jackets boast a lineup full of ranked singles players, including No. 7 Kristi Miller, No. 23 Kirsten Flower, No. 55 Whitney McCray, No. 64 Christy Striplin, No. 86 Amanda Craddock, No. 97 Alison Silverio and No. 109 Amanda McDowell. Miller and McCray also team together to form the nation’s No. 10 doubles tandem while McCray and Craddock are still ranked No. 56 despite not playing together since the fall.
Riding a seven-match winning streak against the Terrapins, the Jackets hold a slim 15-14 edge in the series against Maryland, including a 5-6 record in College Park. Georgia Tech defeated the Terps, 7-0, a year ago in Atlanta. Maryland has a pair of ranked singles players on their team, Marianne Baker (No. 116) and Eleanor Peters (No. 120), while the duo also teams together on the doubles court as the 49th-ranked tandem in the nation.
The Yellow Jackets and Eagles have split the two matches in the series, with BC taking the first, 5-4, in 1991, and Tech downing the Eagles, 7-0, in Atlanta a year ago. The Jackets and Eagles have never met outside of Atlanta, as this weekend’s match at the Weymouth Club in Weymouth, Mass. will be the first matchup between the two squads outside of the state of Georgia.
Georgia Tech is in the middle of a five-match road swing that began in Athens at the University of Georgia last Wednesday and will conclude Wednesday, Mar. 21 at South Florida.


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A couple weeks I got to sit down with an old friend, Jeremy Toledo, owner of Toledo’s Hop Shop in downtown Waco, for a story in a local arts publication, Waco Weekly.
I’ve known Jeremy since my college days, when he was my manager at a local drafthouse. I think it’s common for Baylor alumni still living in Waco to see their Baylor time and their time after graduation as completely separate. But Jeremy’s one of those few people that I’ve known during every stage of living in Waco, college and all. His parents even catered part of me and Shorty’s wedding festivities.
Sitting with him in his very own craft beer shop, those early days in Waco back when we were all working in a bar and dreaming of our futures seemed a world away. Even if we haven’t known it all along, in retrospect, it feels like we have all been hoping for the same thing — to bring something to Waco we didn’t have before. In our case, a college pizza joint; in his, craft beer. So many of us have tried leaving town and moving to the big city, but it didn’t stick. Now it feels like time for making our dreams for Waco into realities.
In December, Jeremy opened Waco’s first craft beer store, Toledo’s Hop Shop, located downtown — an area developers and business-owners hope will boom into an artsy walking area lined with local shops and businesses. The Hop Shop feels like a step in that direction, but it’s also homegrown — born of Jeremy’s love of beer and his belief that Waco needs this. The beer, that is.
Over the past months, I’ve seen Jeremy stock his shelves, amassing a curated selection of beers that includes over 100 12oz. singles from around the country, a huge selection of offerings from Texan breweries, and several hand-picked international favorites. He stocks a few wines and even some supplies for homebrewers and cheesemakers, with disc golf supplies coming soon.
Jeremy was excited about the neighborhood, though. “I really like the downtown area and the direction [it’s] heading,” he says, “There seems to be a higher concentration of small, independent shops down here and I thought I would be a nice fit in this area.” It’s true, the Hop Shop’s opening comes in tandem with the reopening of Waco’s historic Hippodrome theatre just next door, new local bars, a coffee shop getting a lot of attention, and plans to turn the empty Stratton Building across the street into a multi-use apartment and retail building. A hotdog truck parks on a nearby corner, and the surrounding blocks are studded with Waco staples and new local business ventures.
Even if Toledo is a part of the growing momentum around Waco’s downtown, though, his motives grow out of his appreciation for good beer. His dream is to bring the experience of craft beer out of the bar and into the outdoors, off of barstools and onto couches and lawn chairs.
Despite the stretches of empty buildings along Waco’s old main drag, Austin Avenue–remnants of Waco’s post-tornado “fall” of the 1950s and the outflux of jobs to the broader swaths of factories and industrial employers outside of town–standing in the Hop Shop, it’s not hard to imagine a downtown Waco full of artists and small businesses. A conglomeration of old town staples and dreamers willing to put in some sweat as they breathe new life into crumbling historic buildings.
My hope is that no matter how much refurbishing we do in town, we don’t forget our roots, the people who were here before Waco became cool, and the simple pleasures like sipping a beer outside that make us us.
Still interested in Jeremy and his Hop Shop? Check out the article about him in Waco Weekly here.
This beer bread is simple to toss together and forgiving of alterations to the recipe. Serve it with chili or breakfast eggs, and make sure to slather it with a good helping of honey butter.
Tip: Contrary to what you might think, good beer bread doesn’t require strong beer. In fact, it does better with lighter brews, and an old can leftover from a BBQ will do just fine. Using a stronger beer will result in a beer bread with a more “hoppy” or bitter flavor.
* Pro Tip: To make sure your bread rises, ensure that your baking powder is fewer than six months old.
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grease an 8 x 4 in loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
2. In a large skillet, crisp bacon over medium heat. Drain over paper towels, finely chop or crumble, and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ¾ cup grated cheese, and diced jalapeno. Add beer slowly, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
4. Turn dough out into the prepared loaf pan, spreading with a spatula to form an even layer. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water, and apply to the top of the loaf with a brush or the back of a spoon. Spread bacon crumbles over the top, pressing down very slightly so that they stick.
5. Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the loaf from the oven and brush with a bit more egg wash (if it looks pale) and top with remaining grated cheese. Return to the oven for another 5-15 minutes, testing for a skewer or knife to come out clean. Cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes, then use a serrated bread knife for clean, even slices. Serve with Honey Butter. Keeps wrapped in plastic for 2 days.
1. Whisk butter and honey together until combined.
2. Serve immediately on sliced beer bread, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one month.

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Righto guys. It’s nearly spring. And according to the weather, it actually IS spring.
I love this time of year – crispy mornings, bright warm days, and crispy evenings. Gorgeous.
Let’s get something straight: you, my dear friends reading this, are gorgeous.
You’re lovely. You’re beautiful! You can wear what you want.
In my opinion (personal and professional), the most important thing – regardless of the season – is that you feel healthy, strong and full of beans. Because when you look after yourself, you feel good… and when you feel good, you’re comfortable in your own skin… and when you’re comfortable, well, you look your best.
So, instead of succumbing to fear and worry about bumps and bulges in the lead up to bikini season; take advantage of this beautiful change of season and let yourself enjoy the transition into warmer weather.
Dive right into the delicious fresh fruit and veg that’s coming into season now (there are heaps of options – start here).
Drink water, regularly. Get in plenty of sips. Add a dash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar if you’re game (does excellent things for digestion).
Enjoy herbal teas, including rooibos, lemongrass, peppermint and green tea. Hot or cold – over ice is a lovely treat when the weather’s warm.
Get moving. Every day. Even if it’s just a gentle stretch for 10 mins when you wake up, taking the stairs instead of the lift, or going for a stroll around the park after work.
Get some sunshine on your dial – enough for warm skin and rosy cheeks.
What simple things make you feel good?


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Let me know if you have one of the above guitars for sale! Any model would do, but the cross model is preferred.
funky munky rebel and green yellow bolt with maple neck....both for 3k 1 case....rebel completely Dimeized, B.L. xl500 real Floyd rose 59 in neck, both guitars near mint, green washy schallar, dime bucker & 59.


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Okay, i guess the very first thing i need to reiterate is – I DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WEB SITES (well, i don’t know anything about a lot of subjects, but that’s another entry). As i have said, countless times, i am a complete dinosaur when it comes to computers and anything that remotely resembles the field of technology. I still use a cell phone that ONLY makes and receives calls (technically it has a few games, but i never play them). My original 22 year old microwave continues to reheat leftovers in the kitchen. I still have the turntable i used in college (and trust me, that was ages ago). And when my time comes – they will have to pry a real printed book from my cold, dead fingers. So, all that being said, when it was suggested i needed to have a web site – as a means of showing my work and generating more income – i was understandably reluctant. I believe i swore, stomped my feet and pouted. There was probably crying involved.
I didn’t even know where to start ( and everyone i knew, who had web sites, said some friend of a friend designed theirs so they didn’t know anything about the process either). Time dragged along but eventually, thru a series of cosmic forces, random events, coincidences and fate i was introduced to some folks who DID know about the care and feeding of web site technology and thru some magical, alchemic process known only to them, my web site was born. And it was good.
… Then, suddenly , like Gandalf and Eomer spilling over the crest to save Helms Deep (oo, oo – or that cool scene where Pippin lights the beacon at Gondor and all the bonfires start igniting to summon the Rohirrim of Edoras) there was hope! A new hope as it were, in the form of another Jedi Master Web Wizard who – with his team of Justice League tekkies, side-kicks, companions, and Padawans – wielded their collective creative powers (broomsticks carrying buckets may also have been involved) and saved my former web site from oblivion. The only casualty of the War of the Web being the original name of the place – “Laurie Klein Art” was no more. But what’s in a name? A site by any other name would still look as neat wouldn’t it? Certainly be a lot cheaper than starting over from scratch that’s for sure.
So out of the ashes (place reference to the Order of the Phoenix and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite here) a new and improved web site emerged. “We can make it better than it was before” (couldn’t resist a nod to the Six Million Dollar Man). Laurie Klein Arts (just add an “s”) Dot Com was born – again. Or reborn. A little older and a bit wiser. Spiffed up, polished off, and once again open for the business of sharing the art and illustrations, books, murals, and occasional irreverent commentary of Laurie Allen Klein.
And to those very nice folks who have posted comments asking for advice concerning WYSIWYG editors, manual codes with HTML, server information, or protecting original pieces from being stolen, downloaded, infringed or plagiarized – i have not been ignoring you… i just don’t know the answers (as i believe this little tale clearly demonstrates). Even now, i still “rely on the kindness of strangers” (Streetcar Named Desire) and i still don’t know enough to know what i need to know… but i’m getting there. And you are all more than welcome to join me on the ride.
So – Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night (All About Eve). Hold onto your butts (Jurassic Park). And – Everybody, remember where we parked (Star Trek IV: The Journey Home).


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You guys are really geniuses! I'm too tired to think through all of these moves myself but you helped me improve my score by 20 (moves). Couldn't have BEGUN to do it without you! I'm still not up in the big leagues but I'm happy with this!
Yikes..I actually did it..or partly.NO idea how though LOL. That is odd then kkd.. maybe try the help section on the website. What fun to get to play with it.
Actually the Ipad belongs to a friend of ours, guests from our B&B bought it as a gift for her and while she's waiting to get her cable installed I'm lucky to use it. No mouse, but the MacBookPro doesn't either and it works fine.
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Just wanted to thank you guys for the gift you guys sent over, and also for everything you guys have done to make this experience as smooth as possible.
Purchasing a home can be demanding while still juggling a wedding, but, my little family is super grateful to have such an attentive, fast, and informative team.
I’m not big on writing reviews, unless something was awful or really great. My recent re-finance experience with Norcom Mortgage was definitely the latter. They refer to themselves as a team, and that was truly evident throughout the whole process. A well-oiled machine that knows how to keep things moving forward!
Whenever there was a roadblock, the team found a work-through or around. Best of all, they made it fun - from the first email and on-line application to the cookies to the closing.
Thanks to Kristen, Amber, Rosa and Donna (and anyone that I might have missed).
Kristen and her team walked me through the whole process from pre-approval all the way to closing.
As a first time homebuyer, I had about a million questions at each step of the process. They were always quick to respond and explain everything. Made the process so much easier than I expected!
Everyone in the group was amazing. Answering our questions on the weekends, late at night was fantastic. All of you went out of the way to make sure Kim and I were taken care of.
I can’t thank you enough for the effort everyone put into us getting the house. All of you are fantastic and excellent at your jobs.
Thank you everyone from the bottom of our hearts for all you hard work and for making this happen! We are literally moving out of our rental as we speak.
We are incredibly grateful for everyone involved.
Kristen and her team are fantastic! We've worked with them twice now and there is nobody around that can match their knowledge and drive to help you achieve your goals (A++).
Kristen and her team were exceptional to work with. The entire process went smooth. Kristen and everyone at Norcom are friendly,helpful and went above and beyond to make the process as effortless as possible for us.
We will definitely recommend Mama K and her team to everyone.
Norcom and all the Staff in the Sturbridge always exceed my expectations. Kristen and her team went above and beyond to make this transaction smooth and seamless, which is extremely impressive considering the short sale process in general!
Anytime I needed help or assistance it was answered immediately.
Kristen and Amber were super easy to work with, always prompt and very amicable!
Will absolutely be referring Norcom to everyone we know looking for a home. We are very pleased with the diligent work done by all involved!
In the midst of closing on our home about 3 years ago, our original bank was struggling to get things done and we knew it wasn't going to happen.
Our amazing realtor at Red Door Realty got us in contact with Norcom.
Now with only 2 weeks until closing, Norcom helped us out and got everything done on time. It was impressive to say the least.
1. If you were to rate our performance from 1 to 10, how would you grade us?
2. Would you please rate our performance on the following qualities?
Answer: You are always available. I receive answers to my questions in a timely manner no matter the day or time.
From the first day we met Kristen she made us fell at ease. She was very knowledgeable and understood what we were looking for. Also, Amber was very good at communicating with us and did a great job in answering all our questions.
I would recommend anyone to the Norcom team, they did a great job in helping us become home owners.
Thank you for getting this done for us on time and as promised. Awesome service which is hard to find nowadays.
This was by far the easiest mortgage and closing we have experienced. Kristen, Amber and the team did a wonderful job detailing what was needed and communicating the next steps.
From our offer to close we were well under 30 days thanks to their knowledge and efforts.
I will be recommending them to everyone I know who is looking for a mortgage.
Kristen was more than helpful. She responded to every email very quickly and took the time to explain everything to me and answer my questions fully.
If you were to rate our performance from 1 to 10 stars, how would you rate our performance on the following qualities?
1: If you were to rate our performance from 1 to 10 stars, how would you grade us?
2: If you were to rate our performance from 1 to 10 stars, how would you rate our performance on the following qualities?
Answer: Fabulous team - look forward to doing more business in 2018!
4: Can you think of any ways we could improve our performance on the next transaction?
We are so grateful to be able to work with Norcom to secure a mortgage on our dream home. We originally were pre-approved by a different mortgage company, with a mortgage that just didn't work for us. After only a few short conversations, we knew we needed to work with Norcom.
Kristen and her team were thorough, honest, and kind. They found us a mortgage that made sense for our family and walked us through the entire process.
Being a first time home buyer, we assumed the mortgage process would be overwhelming & time consuming, but it was neither with Norcom. They provided great videos that narrated the next steps. There was always some one available to answer questions when they did come up, whether it was through email, text, or phone call.
The response time was better than could ever be expected. Norcom has all the speed and technology of the online mortgage companies, but the one thing they have that the others don't is an amazing team of people with heart.
We are so thankful to work with Kristen, Amber, & Donna for their hard work and kindness in helping us purchase our first home.
The staff was pleasant and answered my questions in a timely manner. They actually went far and beyond in assisting me and making it easy and smooth. I thank everyone in the Sturbridge office.
Kristen and her team work really hard to get our loan done! Top notch service! I highly recommend her to all my clients and also have used her personally.
Quality service! Gets the job done. Love Mama K and her amazing team!
Kristen always run a smooth ship and it's a pleasure to know I don't need to worry about a deal once it's in her hands. And I really value her referrals.
10 Star Rating! Always a pleasure to do business with. Great communication!
As a real estate professional, I can tell you with absolute certainty that Kristen goes FAR above the call of duty in her profession. I honestly can't think of enough wonderful things to say about her and the Team she has working with her! They are all rock stars!

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Attorney at the Superior Court of Justice, Marie Behle Pondji is Counsel.
After collaborating in the management of social relations in the human resources departments of major listed companies ("Blue Chip Companies"), Marie joined the firm in 2010.
Marie Behle Pondji is particularly specialized in the issues of collective labor relations and the protection of personal data. She regularly defends the interests of employers before the labor courts and the administrative courts.

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Continuing their longstanding partnership with Taka Hayashi, Vans’ premium label Vault by Vans returns for the cool weather season with a stellar two-piece capsule collection aided by Pendleton Wool.
Consisting of the TH Slip-On LX and TH Sk8 Huarache LX, the Taka Hayashi x Pendleton Wool x Vault by Vans Capsule Collection pushes boundaries in terms of fabrication implementation. Southwestern prints evoke a unique style sensibility paired with modern reinterpretations of classic skate silhouettes. Additions like saddle-leather trim, moccasin inspired design dues and premium suede raise the level of sophistication substantially, while printed goodness balances the looks with distinction.
Look for the Taka Hayashi x Pendleton Wool x Vault by Vans Capsule Collection drops November 28 at select accounts globally.
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Purchasing a new home or refinancing can be as stressful as it is exciting. It is one of the most important and personal investments you will ever make. You must determine how to balance your hopes and expectations with your financial situation. The bankers at AIBM understand. We work with you to assess your finances and help you obtain the best possible terms so you can feel 100 percent comfortable with your loan decision. Additionally, AIBM’s streamlined process is designed to get you into your home faster. Whatever your situation, AIBM can help get you into a home you love with a payment you can comfortably afford.

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DES MOINES — The Iowa House is expected to approve a plan Monday to boost general state aid to K-12 schools by nearly $90 million — or about double the increase that lawmakers approved last year.
“This respects our commitment to education,” said House Education Committee Chairman Cecil Dolecheck, R-Mount Ayr.
That boost would increase education funding to about $3.3 billion for the 2019-20 school year, making up slightly less than half of the state general fund budget.
Though they endorse the transportation funding and the $2.9 million for equity, Democrats and the Iowa State Education Association called the supplemental aid increase plan inadequate.
“Although 2.06 percent is better than the (State Supplemental Aid) rates the last couple of years, we know school districts need at least 3 percent to keep up with inflation,” said Melissa Peterson, an association lobbyist.
Bumping up the aid by 2.06 percent is “not adequate when you’ve been starved for so long to just get crumbs,” Smith said.
Democrats will offer an amendment on the floor Monday to boost up the increase to 3 percent — roughly $125 million — “because anything less than 3 percent doesn’t really make a significant advancement for our school districts,” Smith said.
Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, who teaches economics at Iowa State University, said a 2.6 percent increase is needed to just catch up with inflation. A 3 percent increase would help schools make up for years of small steps.
The Legislature approved increases of just 1.1 percent and 1 percent in the past two years.
Smith believes Iowa has the financial means for a 3-percent increase.
Lawmakers hear from school administrators and board members that they’re happy with anything more than a 2 percent increase, said Education Committee member Rep. David Kerr, R-Morning Sun.
“We appreciate not only the effort to put together a package that provides us $100 million for K-12 education … but we really appreciate the timeliness,” Iowa Association of School Boards lobbyist Emily Piper told lawmakers. School boards must certify their budgets by mid-March.
The package would grow to $100 million if $15 million in Area Education Agencies funding is included. But that’s not certain at this time.
The Urban Education Network and the Rural School Advocates of Iowa, which represent the largest school districts and some of the smallest, respectively, agree it’s a good school funding package. Their lobbyist, Margaret Buckton, noted it exceeded the Revenue Estimating Conference’s 1.9 percent growth projection.
“It will not us allow us to make inroads on improving the education quality for our children,” he said.
Republicans push back on Hudson’s claim. Aid increases have ranged from zero in the 2011-12 school year to 2 percent, plus 2 percent in one-time money, in the 2013-14 year and 4 percent the following year.
Overall, they say, the nine-year increase is 35 percent, or $765 million.
According to the annual Iowa Department of Education Condition of Education report, the number of teachers in Iowa classrooms has increased by 3,100 to 37,000, the student-to-teacher ratio has dropped every year despite enrollment growth and average teacher salaries have increased to nearly $60,000 — the 22nd in the nation.
Smith said he is not impressed.
House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, was more optimistic.
Republicans also are working on extending SAVE, a 1-cent sales tax for school infrastructure. The House last year approved an extension, but the Senate did not. The tax currently is set to end in 2029, which means districts that use the proceeds to back 20-year bonds are up against the deadline now. A new 20-year extension of the existing tax is forecast o provide more than $16 billion to Iowa school infrastructure projects and property tax relief.
“There are plenty of other education pieces we’re going to consider later in the session,” said House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow, R-Urbandale.
The Senate is planning to take up the funding plans later in the week.
Differences between the chambers in their bills would have to be reconciled before the governor could sign an increase.


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Richard Crawford, a luxury lifestyle expert who provides content for the marketing of luxury brands, is announcing the launch of his company – Richard Crawford Luxury – by giving away two tickets to join him on an all expense-paid Cigar Safari in Nicaragua in March 2014. One winner and their guest will receive an all-inclusive trip to attend the sold out four day/three night Cigar Safari at Drew Estate’s Nicaraguan Cigar Factory with Crawford. From March 26-29, cigar enthusiasts will be given an in-depth, hands-on tour of the facility that highlights the evolution of the cigar from seed to smoke. Guests will explore the eco-tourism of Nicaragua, visit the Estili-based factory, and blend cigars using the finest tobaccos.
As with many of the finer things in life, the more you understand them the better you can appreciate them,” said Crawford. “I’m excited to launch Richard Crawford Luxury in a big way by offering two lucky people the opportunity to join me in Nicaragua where I will be shooting video on the production of some of the finest cigars in the world. This fully-immersive, hands-on education offers a profound body of knowledge that guarantees a lifelong appreciation of fine premium cigars.
The Richard Crawford Luxury Cigar Safari giveaway includes flight, meals, transportation in Nicaragua, accommodations, cigars, and cigar education. For information on how to enter, visit Richard Crawford.
Crawford has a passion for living the good life. He believes luxury brands are part of a culturally rich experience, and he aspires to share the stories of heritage and the unique artistry that define them to his audience. After all, a brand’s story is its biggest asset. Offering hosted video production, written editorial content, event sponsorship, spokesperson and concierge services, Richard can help brands reach a multi-channel audience by creating unparalleled, rich content that tells the brand story across live, digital and print platforms.
For additional information, visit www.RichardCrawfordLuxury.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Established in 1996, Drew Estate Inc. is a privately held manufacturer and distributor of innovative and traditional premium cigars for today’s cigar smoker. In just over ten years, Drew Estate’s ACID line of premium cigars has become one of the top five selling premium cigar brands in the nation. Regarded as the pioneer and leader in the infused cigar® market, Drew Estate’s Nicaraguan factory handcrafts ACID by Drew Estate®, Natural®, Java by Drew Estate®, and other unique cigars along with its traditional Liga Privada®, La Vieja Habana® and Chateau Real® marks.
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Mental Health & Autism Health Project How do we Help Autism Providers?
We understand that as providers, your top priority is helping the children you work with! Wrangling with insurance companies consumes valuable time and we are here to help. We assist healthcare providers in navigating the insurance maze so that you can do what you’re best at—help children!
How Do I Become In-Network?
Forty-four states states (and D.C. and USVI) have already passed autism insurance reform laws that require health plans to provide ABA therapy, speech therapy and other autism-related treatments. Because of these laws, thousands of families who have a child with autism (1 in 68) are seeking out treatments for their children. If a family has a choice between a provider who accepts insurance and one who does not, the choice is simple. Growing your business and supporting autism families requires providers to do the footwork to become in-network. In addition, once you are in-network the billing process should be easier.
The challenges involved in becoming an in-network provider can be overwhelming. It involves a fair amount of paperwork, follow-through and persistence. We have connections and relationships at the all the major health plans. We directly assist providers from start-to-finish in getting into plan networks. We offer discounted rates to non-profit organizations. Contact us for assistance.
What Services and Treatments Can Be Covered?
Intensive behavior therapy, speech therapy, group social skill language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy are all medically necessary treatments, and are covered benefits under many state autism mandates. With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, fully-funded plans in all states must now offer habilitative care in parity with rehabilitative care. That means that they must offer at least as many sessions of these therapies as they offer for rehabilitation, and they should no longer be denying care because the condition is a developmental disability. Most health insurers know this, and will approve these treatments when you call them on it. If not, it is an easy battle to win by simply citing the law! More and more employer-sponsored (also known as self-funded plans) are also offering these medically necessary treatments through their employer sponsored health plans.
Even when you do everything by the book and have authorizations in writing, it is not always easy to get paid for services owed. Providers sometimes get in touch when they are owed in the hundred thousands. We are adept at reading through EOB statements, verifying non-payment, and getting plans to pay, with interest. For fully insured plans, we are happy to bring in the regulator, as well, and they are often happy to help. We are very efficient at recovering money, we charge on an hourly basis, not a percentage, which is usually much more reasonable than using a collections agency.
While many health insurers are required by law to provide ABA therapy, speech & OT, insurers are only required to provide these treatments when they are considered "medically necessary." Insurers may argue treatment is not medically necessary for a given patient. They may argue that the patient does not have severe enough symptoms to warrant treatment. Or they may argue that the patient is so severe that they are not likely to show improvement from the treatment. They may argue that the treatment should be obtained through the school district. Therapists need to be aware of these common arguments, and how to address them in writing up assessments, and progress reports. When care gets denied, sometimes it is a matter of rewriting the report to highlight what the health plan felt was lacking. We will work directly with providers and advise on how to write up reports to maximize the likelihood of getting covered.
As an autism service provider who accepts insurance, you should be seeking pre-approval from insurers before providing services for intensive behavioral treatments or ABA. We see cases where services are denied initially, and also upon renewal. When plans deny for medical necessity, they are required to tell you why. The most common reasons we see are slow progress, or has made sufficient progress and no longer needs treatment. Each argument needs to be appealed on its own individual merits. MHAIP assists families and providers through the appeal and regulatory review processes.
Self-funded plans are paid for by employers. As such, they are not held to the same stringent requirements as fully-funded, state-regulated plans. You cannot tell that a plan is self-insured by looking at the card. Providers need to verify to make sure that autism benefits are covered, and at what amount, before services begin. It is important to know what is and is not covered when working with self-insured plans. We can help and advise you on this.


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The European Banking Authority (EBA) website serves as a centralised electronic repository of supervisory data, allowing for quick and easy comparison of the relevant information. The websites of the competent national authorities provide exhaustive and detailed information.
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Week 1 DQ2 SWOT Environmental Scanning In 200 to 250 words, conduct a basic SWOT analysis of an organization or department to which you belong. How do you see these factors affecting the direction of HR?
Week 2 DQ2 Employee Selection Methods In 200 – 250 words, what are the goals of employee selection? Compare and contrast two selection methods and how these selection methods impact the achievement of organizational objectives?
Week 4 DQ1 Training Costs How has technology fostered new cost-effective virtual methods of training? In your view, how must training programs continue to evolve in order to do more with diminished financial resources?
Week 4 DQ2 Training and Career Development What is HR’s role in impacting your the career development of employees? What should be the role of training? How can training programs be evaluated on their effectiveness?
Week 5 DQ2 The Future of HRM Which areas of HR do you think will be most affected by current and future trends discussed in this course? What are some of the changes that will need to be made in order to keep up with these trends?


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Our client is a Licensed Corporation in Hong Kong. They are also SEHK and HKFE Exchange Participant, specializing in proprietary trading and trading solutions in equities and derivatives markets.
They are looking for IT Support Engineer to join their team.
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Are You Drowning in Clutter?
Are you drowning in the clutter of your real estate office? Envision your business desk. If I walked into your office, what would I see? Could I see processes and systems you use in providing top quality customer service? Could I see your checklists, posted, so that I knew you followed a regular, proven procedure for each group of activities? Could I see pre-made, ready to use, presentations for buyers and sellers? Could I see binders labeled with each subject (like ‘listing process’), and filled with ‘how-tos’ for assistants (or you) inside? Or, would I see stacks of disorganized papers?
If you’re a newer agent, I understand how difficult it is to organize that blizzard of information. And, admittedly, you’ll have to keep changing your organization as you progress. Yet, until you meet the organizational challenge, you can’t really move forward.
There are two reasons to organize. The first is that it provides much better customer service. If I’m the consumer today, I want to know that you are trustworthy—that you’re good for your word. If I can see that you have systems, I know that you will have a much better chance of keeping your word to me. I’m using the word “see”, because we believe what we see, not what we hear.
The second reason is that it provides you much better time management. The agent’s biggest challenge is to find a way to make the same amount of money and quit working 24/7. Creating systems will take a long way toward that goal.
How to begin. Real estate professionals are doers. We talk our way through processes. We dread organizing things, and frankly, we’re not good at it. So, how do we begin?
Start with one system or process at a time. Make a list and prioritize it for the systems you need first. Put a date to start, and a date for completion (I know, there’s that organization again!). You’ll find that the first is the hardest, and then, it starts to actually get easy! It’s a skill like anything else. Bottom line: Systematization allows you to actually run a business, not just run after buyers and sellers.
Note: If you want to make it easy on yourself, get The Complete Buyer’s Agent Toolkit and Your Client-Based Marketing System, the complete buyer and seller systems, with dozens of checklists, processes, and presentations already created for you.
Motivational and inspirational webinar coming up for you: On March 17, at 2 P. M. EST, I’ll be doing a webinar for the NAR Learning Library, titled Light ‘Em on Fire: Newest Truths about Motivation. Click here for more information. Join me!
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Marquez Auto Sales is dedicated to providing the ultimate automobile buying experience. Marquez Auto Sales is your #1 source for buying a quality pre-owned vehicles. We have extensive relationships in the dealer community allowing us to purchase a wide variety of lease returns and new car trades at exceptional values. This enables Marquez Auto Sales to pass along huge savings on the highest quality vehicles of your choice. In addition, we offer a full array of financing options to meet your needs.

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Being pregnant while trying to comply all the requirements for my Masteral studies is not an easy tasks. I have to recondition my mind everyday that everything will be okay especially now that I am still going through hyperemesis gravidarum (excessive vomitting). Have I known that I was pregnant during enrollment period, I will never take the risk. But here I am, I have to pursue my studies, otherwise, all my effort will just be in vain.
I have four consecutive subjects (all for three hours per meeting) that is why Saturday for me is a dreadful day. All these subjects require much reading and reporting. Honestly, only God's wisdom can save me out from this "dilemma". This is what I want actually. I want to finish my Master's degree however, since I got pregnant, my tolerance for stress is getting low. No matter how I tried hard to be okay but as the day ends, so does my energy. My last subject was often compromised, that's 5-8PM because that is the time that I lost all my energy and could hardly concentrate.
Well, maybe things will change when I will be on my second trimester (hopefully). I could only pray that God will give me that kind of strength that would survive me throughout the semester. Amen to that!


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As the Barclays Premier League closes for the season this weekend we take a look at the teams battling out for the top spot and the lower teams looking for another season in the worlds best football league.
Manchester City only need 1 point to become champions again but with Liverpool and Chelsea on their tails the pressure in on, can City keep their cool and play for a draw or go all out and end the season in style.
Liverpool spoilt their chance of winner earlier in the week as they lost a 3 goal lead against Crystal Palace to draw and only take a point, Liverpool need to score a handful of goals just in case City draw as they have a better goal different over the north west rivals.
At the bottom of the table West Brom, Norwich and Fulham will battle relegation but with west brom with the upper hand they look safe for another season in the premier league.
Cardiff city are already relegated after a poor season compared to last and Ole couldn’t manage to salvage Cardiff this season and will he remain at yeah club in championship only time will tell.


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Im also quite frustrated about how few comments you have when you have such fantastic artwork! its rare that you get to see poses like the ones you have drawn and you pull them off almost flawlessly :D i hope you get more recognition you deserve it keep it up!
Dude i'm shocked with your artwork. i mean that coming from someone who loves spiderman too. good job.
I'm stunned and in awe. Your pictures have such great details to them...I have to admit, I'm baffled from your lack of comments...I suppose some people are just too lazy to even leave a simple comment. I'm rambling, so I'll just end my comment here.
Well I just joined a few days ago, plus this is a big @$$ site with lots of great work on it.. so I was glad to hear from just one person! Appreciated.


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Here are some of my favourites from this awesome summer engagement session. Navi and Vicky were a lot of fun and very easy going. I can’t wait to photograph there wedding as I’m sure their photos are just going to be stunning. We were very lucky to get some gorgeous golden light during this engagement session and their warm smiles and connection did the rest.
Summer engagement sessions can bring lots of colour and greenery to your photos. But the temperature has to be the best reason as people are generally more relaxed. As long as you protect yourself from the bugs and it’s the right time of day you’ll have the perfect time for photos.
Another beautiful part of Winnipeg is the sunsets and how gorgeous they are here. In other provinces the mountains may be beautiful but they hide the sunsets. So it’s always great to take advantage of it here in Manitoba.
Here’s a link to some awesome engagement session tips.
The best part of these sessions are obviously the photos where there’s no pressure. Unlike a wedding it can be chaotic and rushed. You also probably couldn’t lay down in your dress or do piggy back rides. So getting these unique photos of yourselves are really important as it’s an important part of your lives.
Another great thing about these engagement session is that we get to know each other a lot better. For Vicky and Navi they said that now they understand how it’s going to be during the wedding. So it was like practice.
Having a summer engagement session could be because you have a winter wedding. So you just want some variety in your photos. There are a number of reasons and you should really think about what you two really desire and why.


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There is hereby established in and for the City of New Rochelle a Youth Court designed to aid in developing a respect for and knowledge of the criminal justice system, both among those who are members thereof and those who will come in contact with the Youth Court. The City of New Rochelle Youth Court shall work in cooperation with the Westchester County Family Court and the New Rochelle Police Department in an effort to reduce juvenile delinquency in the City of New Rochelle.
The Executive Board shall be composed of seven members, of whom one shall be appointed by the Mayor and one by each of the other members of Council, for a term of four years. The Executive Director of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau and a police officer assigned by the New Rochelle Police Department shall also be members.
The Executive Board shall be vested with the overall and general supervision of the Youth Court and, in furtherance thereof, shall develop and promulgate a constitution and bylaws.
The Executive Board shall also provide in its constitution for a Steering Committee and an Appeals Board.
The Steering Committee shall consist of five adults and four youths, with the Vice Chairperson of the Executive Board to be the Chairperson of the Steering Committee. The members of the Steering Committee shall be appointed by the Executive Board.
The Steering Committee shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Youth Court and Juvenile Jury. The Steering Committee shall develop a handbook for the purpose of guiding Juvenile Jury personnel in procedure; develop and conduct a course of study and training; supervise training; and appoint Juvenile Jury members.
Appeals Board. The Board of Appeals shall be composed of three adults and two youths to be appointed by the Steering Committee pursuant to criteria established by the Executive Board and shall dispose of appeals from the Youth Court pursuant to procedures to be established by the Executive Board.
Juvenile Jury. All members of the Juvenile Jury shall be at least 13 years of age and not older than 18 years and must reside within the City of New Rochelle. Said members shall be appointed by the Steering Committee, pursuant to criteria to be set forth in the rules and regulations of the Steering Committee, for the purpose of staffing all positions required to conduct a proceeding of the Youth Court.


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50% of adults with leukaemia won't survive. In Birmingham we have scientists and clinicians working together to extend life expectancy, potentially saving lives. Haematology research nurses enable new treatments to get from the lab into the patient who has exhausted all standard NHS treatments.
We have already been able to fund some research nurses but more are needed.
Historically the Midlands has not been able to run many clinical trials as the NHS do not fund research nurses which are what is needed to facilitate taking research forward.
The limited trials that have occurred can only be run from the centre in Birmingham. Patients are often required to attend the clinic 3-4 times a week. As leukaemia can leave patients feeling very weak those living outside of the immediate area often just don't feel able to travel to Birmingham to be part of a trial.
1) It enables patients to be treated in the their local hospital rather than having to travel to the centre in Birmingham. Therefore, more patients have access to potentially life saving new drugs and treatments.
2) Samples and data received from patients during treatments are fed back and used by the scientists to help understand the disease and response to treatments further. The more information the better.
Secure funding for research nurses at hospitals across the Midlands who wish to partner with us.
» Establish a partnership with the hospital looking to join the research programme. Some form of match funding is usually sought from their NHS Trust.
» Raise funds for the £20k funding Cure Leukaemia provides per research nurse.
Success will be...when we have Research Nurses in place at all the hospitals wishing to work with us and we have trials being run throughout them all.
The project long term will bring about a network of nurses working together to work closely with leukaemia patients who will be able to access new and potentially life saving drugs and treatments in their local hospital.
This will in turn strengthen the research being undertaken by scientists at the centre who will be able to access data from a greater number of patients.
Another indicator of the success of this project will be if the centre then attracts funding from drug companies.
Difficulties in communication between the different working parties eg The Centre at the University Hospital Birmingham, the partnering hospitals and Cure Leukaemia (the charity funding the nursing posts). Agreements have been put in place as to how funding will work and agreed timescales for funding.
Independent working of the Research Nurses. The nurses will be supported through regular meetings so they can receive training, share best practice and given a support base.
Any donors who support a specific hospital will receive an annual report on the work of that specific hospital.
We are more than happy to receive visits from major donors who might wish to see for themselves how the project is working.
As a charity, an annual report is always available.
The Leukaemia Centre is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site in Birmingham. The hospitals the centre is working with cover the whole of the West Midlands area - north to Staffordshire/Stoke, the east - Coventry and Warwickshire, the South - Worcestershire and into Herefordshire and westerly to the Black Country.
These are the patients who will immediately benefit but it is fair to say that the findings of these trials will have a positive impact on all patients living with leukaemia.
Patients living within the West Midlands suffering with leukaemia will be the first people to benefit from this initiative.
In addition patients across the UK and the world will benefit as treatments and new drugs are trialled and start to change the way this disease is treated.
Cure Leukaemia's main focus is to concentrate on clinical trials - taking the research taken from the laboratory and facilitate getting it out into patients. It therefore, compliments the work of other leukaemia charities that exist rather than complete against them.
The Centre which Cure Leukaemia supports is ideally set up to carry out this work. It has a world class team of scientists and medics and also has the second largest adult stem cell transplant programme in the UK.
Professor Craddock is one of the world's leading experts in Leukaemia. He leads the work at the Centre and is a trustee of Cure Leukaemia.


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Well, I guess she had something to say.
One of those human garbage dumps from the pro-abortion group, FEMEN went off the rails in Madrid, Spain, recently.
An unveiling in a wax museum of a new Donald Trump wax figure was the setting for one of these harpies to do something ludicrous.
The bare-chested woman reportedly pushed past security and walked up to the statue, grabbed the crotch and screamed “grab patriarchy by the balls.” She also had the words painted on her back.
Would this be a good time to point out that it was a wax figure and likely had no genitalia, whatsoever, to grab?
Last year, they also disrupted the Walk for Life in San Francisco. Police arrested the pro-abortion protesters after they removed their shirts and bared their breasts in front of the pro-life crowd, which included children. A video shows some of the protesters had obscenities painted on their chests.
I can get being upset about things Trump has said.
I don’t mind howls of idiocy about women’s rights (even though I’ve been too busy being self-sufficient for all my adult life to take time to claim I’ve been oppressed).
When you start showing your lack of a moral compass by exposing yourself to small children, it’s time to tase you, tag you, and drop you off in the middle of the Sahara and let you fend for yourselves.
I am sincerely curious to know if these shock tactics have ever accomplished a single thing for good in the world?
I doubt it. Their very cause is corrupt, so deriving anything good from them is impossible.

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If you ask people what object or material possession that they use most in their lives today, the answer you would get would either be mobile phone or television. However, before the takeoff of the mobile phone to society, the television would have pretty much been the reigning answer to this question.
Did you know that people today watch television for an average of 8 hours a day? That's equal to the amount of time the average person spends working! Of course, people want their viewing experiences to be the best it can be. This is the reason they buy television antenna boosters.
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The Council for Licensed Conveyancers will publish on Monday 6 June the findings of its Stakeholder Perceptions Report 2016.
The report tracks changes in views about the specialist property law regulator since the last survey in 2014. The survey was carried out by independent research firm IFF.
Stakeholders in other parts of the legal sector, the media and government described the CLC as ‘trusted, approachable, forward looking, helpful, open, proactive and professional’.
Most stakeholders feel the CLC compares favourably to other organisations in the legal community, with several citing a closer relationship and more personal touch.
Both the regulated community and stakeholders now look to the CLC to continue to do more to raise its profile in the sector and ensure that its positions on developments in the sector and in regulation are more widely understood.
This very positive report on the CLC’s performance comes immediately after a solid endorsement from oversight regulator the Legal Services Board in its report on the CLC’s regulatory standards.
Chief Executive of the CLC Sheila Kumar said: “The results of this survey are a testament to the entire team at the CLC, both members of Council and the staff. The staff group is largely new since the beginning of 2015 and over the past three years we have also made major investments in infrastructure and IT.
“It is very gratifying that the lawyers we regulate appreciate the efforts that we are making to continue to improve the service that we provide.
“It is especially important to us that those we regulate agree that the CLC regime supports innovation and growth alongside protecting the consumer. I am very pleased that we are now consulting on 20% reductions to regulatory fees for CLC firms, which I hope will support further growth.


text: Liu Xushuang helps with administrative and research tasks on a part-time basis. She is an M.phil student at the School of Oriental and African studies, University of London, working on late imperial Chinese chivalric novels. She received an MA in Translation (with a thesis on Walter De La Mare’s short stories) from SOAS in 2012 and a BA in History (with a thesis on Erasmus and Martin Luther) from Zhejiang Normal University in 2010.


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We recently welcomed Charles Randell, currently Chair of the FCA, to BCKR. Charles joined Slaughter and May in 1980 and stayed for 33 years, despite various efforts to ‘escape’. He interviewed widely for other jobs before becoming a partner, but concluded they were equally as ‘bad’. So, he took partnership but set himself a target to leave by the age of 50. On approaching 50, he accepted a job chairing a government owned business which was in the process of being privatised but he had a change of heart over the weekend and pulled out. This decision set him back quite some way on future jobs in the public sector!
He was still at Slaughters when the financial crisis hit. By the end of the crisis period, he had nothing left in the tank for transactional client work – particularly pitching to clients and the ensuing rejections. But he did know many more people in government and the Bank of England. One of these rang to encourage Charles to apply for a non-executive position on the Prudential Regulation Committee at the Bank which was to be his cornerstone commitment, and he finally handed in his notice at Slaughters. There had been hope of him remaining as a partner while fulfilling the Bank’s role but, at his first meeting at the Bank of England, there were so many conflicts that he realised he had no choice but to leave.
At around the same time, he joined the Department of Energy and Climate change board, which again came about through personal contacts gained through his work. He ended up Chairing the Audit and Risk Committee there too.
In his experience he has found that visiting head hunters was universally a disappointing experience. Despite that, he still did the rounds with them all.
It is well known that Chairs don’t actively seek to have lawyers on their boards, for the reasons we all know too well. He still gets asked if he has any comments to make on the minutes!
The job of a NED can be quite lonely and certainly an enormous contrast to being at a law firm where you can have useful conversations about issues with colleagues on a casual basis. It is difficult to find the right level of engagement, so you are not isolated from what matters in the everyday workings of the organisation you are working for. The dangers lie in not being able to walk about and find out what’s going on.
The Bank of England was initially very structured and difficult to penetrate – though it is becoming more relaxed.
A chronic lack of succession planning by powerful Chief Executives.
The PRA does have a watch list of financial services firms and plenty are on it.
With this in mind, the most critical thing in looking for a NED position is to have/choose the right NED colleagues. If you are not the Chair, it is obviously much harder to change the culture of the board and organisation. NEDs are most effective when working persistently to raise issues with the executive – as a group. Be dogged in a constructive and helpful way.
Freedom to poke about and a good quality exchange of information with the executive are essential. If you are not getting that, something is wrong with the culture of the organisation.
Compared to the unlimited liability you undertake as a lawyer, the risks are minimal.
Yes, there is a risk of public humiliation if things go wrong. Personally, Charles doesn’t think the risk is so great.
Financial services are no worse than many other industries and at least they are highly regulated so you have the comfort that others are also doing the checks.
The key risks relate to there being a lack of diversity of thought amongst the board. If you are just reacting to stuff being fed to you rather than delving into the underlying issues perhaps you aren’t giving it the mental space that is required. You need to maintain a freshness of approach.
Charles has found it useful to look at the agenda and identify the issues before reading through the board pack.
He has found being the Chair of an organisation much more intensive. The workload is considerable and the challenge as chair is to ensure that the right things get to the top of the agenda – focusing on the core objectives. This is not always easy.
How did you find the public appointment process?
It is formalised and less open. If the process doesn’t produce the right candidate, they will ring up the right candidate and suggest they apply. You need to assume that those making the appointment have an agenda.
There is undoubtedly more bureaucracy around the process in the public sector.
The approach of ministerial boards go either way. The willingness of the Secretary of State to engage with the board and use it as an advisory body varies enormously. Departmental boards are a very mixed bags. Your best bet is to ask around before joining a board. They can be very dependent on the minister (as Chair) – from full engagement to not turning up at all.
Non-departmental public bodies/Quangos are much more settled environments as they are not subject to the vagaries of reshuffles etc.
What signs should you look out for recommended to the when applying for senior public appointments?
Each post will have two candidates recommended to the minister so that he/she always has a choice. The key is in the integrity of the selection panel. Ministerial add-ins do happen but don’t necessarily get far.
How do you break from the issues of the day as board Chair and get time to add the right things to the agenda?
It is a job you never finish. It is usually more a question of getting stuff off the agenda. Often on government bodies it is part of the reward structure for people to present papers to the board. These things appear on the agenda months in advance. The struggle is to get control of the agenda and to fill it from the top down.
When you look at when you left Slaughter and May did you get the timing right?
Charles thinks he lucked out. If you look at the triggers enabling him to be able to find a job, it came down to random chance and the result of happy coincidences, chance conversations and luck. You have to make your own luck by working your contacts.
Like many lawyers he does not enjoy self promotion. He is happiest with pen in hand. A lot of lawyers think they don’t have a network. You have to start with the people you know through work and personal contacts and then just plug away making new connections with every cup of coffee you have. It does get easier as you go through the process as you realise what you need to get out of the conversations. If you lack that persistence, then you probably aren’t cut out to be a good NED anyway.
When it comes to risk – as a NED – how do you know what you don’t know?
When he joined the Bank of England, he took about 6 months to learn what it was all about.
In 2-3 years your insight will be better informed. You will pick up areas which you think should be on the agenda. If you are fobbed off – don’t give up. Don’t be afraid to ask the dumb question and have the strength of your convictions. For instance, with Carillion, the board papers would have said one thing, but the reality was different. If the executive team aren’t providing the board with the right information, how can a NED be expected to know what’s missing.
Ask the basic questions. Do the best you can.


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Yeah Soul Train knows what I’m talking about.
Now I’m no Dave Ramsey, but I’ve picked up a few things along the way that help keep me from debt collector’s (mostly) and wage garnishments so I thought I’d share. In lieu of a long and dramatic back story I’m going to hit you up with the cliff notes list version of my mistakes/misfortunes.
I thought my parents were going to pay for college.
I worked a lot, and spent that money on things that were not school.
I used my credit card with a much higher limit than I should have had to pay my school bill.
Both my parents were laid off. Then they got jobs.
Then I was laid off. Then I got a different, less lucrative job.
A year later, I had surgery.
My surgery was in March, but just in case you didn’t know that stuff is expensive. So all in all, I mishandled my money and expected others to take care of it. Naively. In May, I started my current job which pays more than any other job I’ve had and it pays regularly. The same check every week. That’s incredibly convenient. So I’ve devised a plan to pay off my debts and pay my bills and have a semi-normal social life in the process.
The first thing I do at the beginning of the month is whip up a calendar. All my bills have due dates. Do you see where I’m going with this? The first thing I do is plot those dates. Then I move them back to the corresponding payday. So if a bill is due Friday, I move it back to the payday just before (Tuesday). Then I do a little math. Paycheck – Bills = Money for other things. Money for other things breaks down into Debt Repayment, Fun Times, Lunch, and if I’m really lucky, Savings. Let’s be honest, Fun Times does not get a large budget.
I pay way more than the minimum payment for my credit card. 18 times more to be exact. I also pay a hefty sum weekly to my school so that one day they will let me back and I can be an academic. This doesn’t leave me with a lot left over to do wild 23-year-old things. Hence my frugal posts.
By paying my weekly bills as soon as I get paid, I’m not tempted to spend money on other non-necessities. I figured out that by following my bill paying regimen I can be debt free in 7 months. At least, that’s the plan. I am waiting to find out if my contract at the company I work for will be extended or not. They could even hire me. Whoa. My plan for now is to assume that nothing is going to change because I haven’t heard anything either way.
This might not be the best way to handle finances, or even a great way, but it’s what I found worked for me.
Do you have a strict budget? Do you wing it?