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MindMaple - Concept Mapping Programs Natural Mapping Interface Add and move topics just like drawing in a notebook. MindMaple® lets you place new topics creatively instead of restricting them to a preset location. Manage Your Tasks Visually integrate important task details into your maps. Flipped learning: A response to five common criticisms One of the reasons this debate exists is because there is no true definition of what "flipped learning" is. Over the past few years, the Flipped Learning method has created quite a stir. Some argue that this teaching method will completely transform education, while others say it is simply an opportunity for boring lectures to be viewed in new locations. While the debate goes on, the concept of Flipped Learning is not entirely new. Dr.
Humorous Illustrations by Wirdou - T-Shirt Designer 'I'm a young T-shirt designer from Madrid, Spain. I started this as a hobby but now it's become an awesome kind of job The following are a selection of humorous illustrations created by Spanish illustrator Wirdou! Download Choose your operating system: TheBrain 8 for Mac OS X Mac OS 10.7+1 GHz Intel Processor, 1GB RAM, 100 MB available storage TheBrain 8 for Linux Works on many Linux/Unix variants. Google+ isn't a social network; it's The Matrix Pretty much everyone (myself included) has been reading Google+ wrongly. Because it bears many superficial resemblances to social networks such as Facebook or Twitter - you can "befriend" people, you can "follow" people without their following you back - we've thought that it is a social network, and judged it on that basis. By which metric, it does pretty poorly - little visible engagement, pretty much no impact on the outside world. If Google+ were a social network, you'd have to say that for one with more than 500 million members - that's about half the size of Facebook, which is colossal - it's having next to no wider impact.
15 Great Mindmapping Tools and Apps Mindmapping is the process of drawing up diagrams that show relations between various ideas, tasks or information. For many of us this shows to actually be a way of taking notes that can be more useful than just writing down keywords or sentences like we do on a to-do list. By drawing mind maps you actually visualize your tasks and how each task can influence each other in a better way, making your brain remember more easily and/or come up with new ideas. The Tools There are various tools for mindmapping out there, both free and paid versions. In this article I will focus solely the free options.
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How to Install If you've never installed presets before, use this guide to get them from Preset Love into your own site. 1) Download When you download a preset from Preset Love it's going to come as a .zip file. When you download the zip file, make sure you know where it's going. The Underlying Blog Burritos & Sundresses It's summertime and most of my motivation, to put it bluntly, is focused on Chipotle, Mountain Dew and girls. It reminds me of that episode of Friends when someone asks Joey what he'd rather give up, food or women? I still have no answer, all I see is a pretty lady in a sundress handing me a Chipotle burrito with steak and guacamole, telling me I won the race. I have no damn clue what that means. Someday this paragraph may be used against me.
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10 Really Cool Mind Mapping Examples You Will Learn From Let's have a look at mind mapping examples together. I love to look at the mind maps other people make. The many examples that can be found online are amazing, boring, interesting, fun, educational and sometimes inspirational. Pilar's Classroom: Games "In 1606, some 105 adventurers set off from England to try and establish the first permanent English colony in the New World. They settled in what is now the state of Virginia and called their colony first James Fort, and then James Towne, in honor of James I, the King of England. The early years of the colony were nearly a total disaster. Almost half of the settlers died due to poor choices in settlement location, management of resources, and quarrels with the indigenous Powhatan Indians. You are the Captain of the Jamestown Colony: Can you do any better than the real colonists?
There's a Word for That: 25 Expressions You Should Have in Your Vocabulary Recently I came across this amazing little Tumblr named 'OtherWordly' – itself a play on words. It consists of a collection of strange and lovely words from different languages through different times. What I like most about this selection of consonants and vowels – little meaning-carrying packages of vibration – is that they all try to point to the unspeakable, the transient or the neglected. That which we forget in the busyness of our daily grind. Words have the power to remind us – and therefore we should choose our words carefully so we are reminded of the things that nourish our souls.
Root maps This article proposes some conventions on formats for common mind maps used in organizations, with a view to enhancing their use by using familiar patterns. It does not suggest that flexible, free-form mapping should be dropped. Its author has pointed out that "formality versus flexibility is not an either/or situation – both are needed, at different times and for different purposes." It is copied from an original white paper by Nick Duffill of Harport Consulting under the terms of the license by which that paper was released, and he has approved its appearance here. This work (that is, the article on this specific page of WikIT) is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 2.5 UK: Scotland License. To view a copy of this licence, visit or send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 Second Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California 94105, USA.


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Case Study - Guru | Knowledge Network
Crossbeam's fast, easy onboarding process got Guru up and running without burdening Revenue Operations.
Guru is a knowledge management network that unifies your organization's collective knowledge, verifies its accuracy and empowers your customer facing teams. With Guru, the knowledge you need to do your job finds you - when and where you need it most. With the recent investments in their Ecosystem strategy to drive technology partnerships, implementing Crossbeam was the ideal, complimentary app to help identify viable technology partners.
As Senior Director of Revenue Ops for Guru, Sarah Noderer knows what it's like to operate in a high-growth environment where every team member is juggling important responsibilities. Part of her job is onboarding new technology tools, many of which require integrations to Salesforce and other SaaS platforms.
One of Sarah's stakeholders is the Guru Ecosystem + Business Development team. This group accelerates growth through channel sales, partner marketing efforts, and technology integrations.
Crossbeam was introduced at Guru as a way to increase collaboration with their rapidly growing ecosystem. Sarah knew that once she connected Guru's Salesforce org to Crossbeam, her team could use partner insights to identify new leads, accelerate deals in their pipeline, and grow existing accounts. But first, she had to establish the Salesforce-to-Crossbeam integration.
Based on Sarah's operations and system administration responsibilities, her team was put in charge of Guru's implementation with Crossbeam. Having used many SaaS tools, she knew that this could potentially be a tall order. Thankfully, it was a breeze.
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"With just a few clicks, we had data flowing into Crossbeam and high confidence that it was the right information with the right settings."
Once data was connected, Crossbeam's automated onboarding made the rest of the process quick and painless. Sarah's efforts enabled the Business Development team to:
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Sunday, July 10, 2016 @6:30PM
Laurel Hill Mansion
Randolph Dr, East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA 19121 _____________________________________________________________
Federal Winds will perform Vidiksis's new work, Pillars in the Sea, for woodwind quintet.
Come hear Federal Winds perform on the 2016 Laurel Hill Concerts by Candlelight music series!
Laurel Hill brings a intimate experience in a unique environment. Listen as Federal Winds performs a selection of music spanning the history of the wind quintet repertoire. From early classical to a newly commissioned work from Philadelphian composer, Adam Vidiksis, Latin rhythms and Baroque dance music, it will be a concert with something for everyone!
Concert will last about 1 1/2 hours with a reception to follow. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on the website: http://laurelhillmansion.org/Pages/concerts.html
See you there!
Federal Winds:
Katie Ambacher
Meghan Kimball
Debbie Larsen
Nora McDonnell
Michael Stiles
Up-and-coming woodwind quintet, Federal Winds, is Philadelphia's newest chamber ensemble. Federal Winds looks to continue the tradition of classical music performance through new settings and engaging younger audiences. Founded in the heart of the city, this South Philly quintet is bringing classical music to the streets of Philadelphia and can be heard giving concerts in people's homes, at garden parties, in parks, art studios, recital halls and on the stage. They believe in the future of live classical music, and bring dynamic and captivating performances of traditional repertoire to each new audience.
Ensemble members Katie Ambacher, Meghan Kimball, Debbie Larsen, Nora McDonnell, and Michael Stiles, are some of the city's most sought-after teaching artists, providing music education through programs at Title 1 schools, after-school el Sistema programs, and private studios. Their first-hand experiences in these roles allow them to directly see the impact of music education in children's lives. The members of this quintet earnestly seek out opportunities to connect with audiences of a variety of ages and backgrounds, both on and off the stage, with the hope to enhance musical experiences for all.
For more information, please click here.
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In this report Fox New reports: YIKES! Chunk of Sun Headed Toward Earth at 2 Million Miles an Hour http://foxnewsinsider.com/2013/07/30/chunk-sun-headed-toward-earth-2-million-miles-hour
Latest unaltered images from SDO and NOAA We can see that different filters record different information. The dark areas on the green one from NOAA reveals less X-rays and the bright are more. These X-rays are the same as when you go to the doctors. See also in the side panel to the right The Sun Now latest images.
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Jarrow Formulas, Whey Protein, Unflavored, 2 lbs (908 g)
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Learn how to make delicious and easy homemade teriyaki sauce with this authentic Japanese method. Only 4 ingredients needed! Sweet, savory and versatile, it will be your go-to sauce for chicken, salmon, tofu, pork, or even meatballs!
Savory and versatile, Teriyaki Sauce (照り焼きのたれ) has been becoming the mainstay seasoning outside of Japan. Many of you have asked me if you could make your own homemade teriyaki sauce without having to get the store-bought stuff. I am happy that you asked because most Japanese home cooks actually make our own sauce at home.
The best part about homemade teriyaki sauce? It takes only 4 simple ingredients, and you'll get a most delicious sauce that goes well with everything! It's so easy that you want to keep it on hand at all times.
What is Teriyaki?
First of all, if you aren't aware, Teriyaki (照り焼き) in Japanese actually describes a cooking method. "Teri" (照り) means luster and "yaki" (焼き) means grilled, broiled or pan-fried. It's not the sauce we refer to, but rather how the food is prepared. So teriyaki essentially refers to any grilled/broiled/pan-fried food with shining glaze.
Watch How to Make The Best TERIYAKI SAUCE
Learn how to make the best homemade teriyaki sauce with this authentic Japanese method. All you need is 4 simple ingredients. Use it as your go-to marinade or glaze on literally everything!
All Teriyaki Sauce in Japan is Homemade
Fun Fact: Grocery stores in Japan don't carry bottled Teriyaki Sauce (unless they are imported). Why buy bottled sauce when you can make the best homemade teriyaki sauce in minutes?!
When the food is prepared in "teriyaki" style, we season the food with soy sauce, sake, and mirin (and sometimes sugar). Mirin gives the food a nice luster and it's an important ingredient for teriyaki style cooking. Since the meaning of 'teriyaki' has been deviated by simply referring to a Japanese sauce outside of Japan, I'd just refer it as a sauce in this post.
How to Make Authentic Teriyaki Sauce
To make Teriyaki sauce, all you need is 4 most essential Japanese pantry: soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar. The basic formula is to use equal parts of the first three ingredients, then adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. The easiest way? Have this formula memorized:
2 Tbsp soy sauce : 2 Tbsp sake : 2 Tbsp mirin: 1 Tbsp sugar
Americanized teriyaki sauce always include grated or minced ginger and garlic to produce a slightly different teriyaki flavor. You can add them if you like. It is a good variation of teriyaki sauce.
How to Thicken Teriyaki Sauce
Americanized teriyaki sauce is very thick and syrupy compared to the teriyaki sauce in Japan. Japanese teriyaki sauce is reduced in the pan until it becomes thicker consistency. We do not use cornstarch or honey like other non-Japanese versions.
Of course, there is no strict rule on the recipe, you can still make a thick sauce by adding a mixture of 2 Tbsp water and 1 Tbsp cornstarch or potato starch if that's your preference.
In a nutshell, there is no one "perfect" teriyaki sauce that fits all kinds of recipes. Adjust the ratio of ingredients each time you make a teriyaki recipe. Homemade teriyaki sauce is healthier than store-bought ones since it does not contain any additives.
The wonderful thing about teriyaki sauce is its versatility. You can use it as a marinade or a glaze, and make many of your favorite family dishes like teriyaki chicken, teriyaki salmon to beef teriyaki. Once you start to experiment with your own teriyaki sauce, you will have fun dishing out different delicious recipes with this all-purpose seasoning.
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Learn how to make delicious and easy homemade teriyaki sauce with this authentic Japanese method. Only 4 ingredients needed! Sweet, savory and versatile, it will be your go-to sauce for chicken, salmon, tofu, pork, or even meatballs!
Gather all the ingredients. See Notes for half portion ingredients or substitute info on sake and mirin.
In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Add sake and mirin.
Add soy sauce and sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil and continuously stir the sauce until sugar is dissolved. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium low. Cook on simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce is thicken.
When you mix the sauce or tilt the saucepan, small bubbles start to rise/appear. When this happens, the sauce is ready to use. Pour the sauce to a sterilized jar and keep the jar open until cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Teriyaki Salmon: Season the salmon with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Lightly coat the salmon with all-purpose flour. Heat the cooking oil or butter in the frying pan and cook the salmon one side for 3 minutes. Once nicely brown, flip the salmon. Add 1 Tbsp sake and cover to cook for 3 minutes. Remove the lid and pour the Teriyaki Sauce. Spoon the sauce over the salmon to coat well.
Teriyaki Chicken: Season the skin-on chicken thigh (or chicken breast if you prefer) with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Lightly coat the chicken with all-purpose flour. Heat the cooking oil or butter in the frying pan and cook the chicken one side. Flip and cover to cook until it's cooked through. Wipe off the frying pan with paper towel. Pour the Teriyaki Sauce and coat the chicken well with the sauce.
Teriyaki Tofu: Drain the firm tofu well (pressing it or microwaving it for 1 minute). Cut the tofu into smaller pieces (slabs) and lightly coat them with all-purpose flour. Heat the cooking oil in the frying pan and cook the tofu on both sides. Pour the Teriyaki Sauce and coat with the tofu.
You can also pour additional Teriyaki Sauce on the finish dish.
Substitute for ½ cup Sake:
- If you can take alcohol: Use ½ cup dry sherry or Chinese rice wine
- If you can't take alcohol: Use ½ cup water
Substitute for ½ cup Mirin:
- If you have sake: ¼ cup sake + ¼ cup water + 3 Tbsp sugar
- If you don't have sake: ½ cup water + 3 Tbsp sugar
You can make half portion with ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) sake, ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) mirin, ¼ cup (4 Tbsp) soy sauce, 1/8 cup (2 Tbsp) sugar.
Recipe by Namiko Chen of Just One Cookbook. All images and content on this site are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without my permission. If you'd like to share this recipe on your site, please re-write the recipe in your own words and link to this post as the original source. Thank you.
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Editor's Note: This post was originally published on Jun 12, 2013. It's been updated with a new video, images, and content in January 2018.


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Methods of installation and design criteria have tended to restrict the usefulness of rigid pipe culverts. With the increased mileage of highways which meet high standards, there has been an increase in the number of pipe culverts installed under high fills. This, of course, has accented the need for criteria for the proper design and installation of rigid pipe to obtain the maximum utilization of the pipe strength and to minimize the possible steelements that may occur in the road surface near the pipe installation or in the flow line of the pipe culvert.
In order to provide for an efficient utilization of rigid pipe, the Department of Highways issued Standard Drawings and Amendments No. 15 and 16 to the 1956 Edition of Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction specifying the bedding details and strength of pipe required for the various heights of fill. These standards were developed from the criteria set by the Bureau of Public Roads· The BPR criteria had been developed in co-operation with the American Concrete Pipe Association and was an attempt to bring together and simplify the prevailing methods of computing the necessary pipe strengths for the various classes of bedding commonly in use. Included in the Kentucky Standards was a provision permitting the use of the imperfect trench type of construction. Kentucky is, thus, one of thirteen states which permits this type of bedding, or a modification thereof.
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and construction criteria, the Bureau of Public Roads has requested that a number of reinforced concrete pipe installations be selected for periodic inspections. The data reported herein are a summary of the design and construction data for the pipes selected for study and a report of the condition of the pipes as observed during the first field inspection.
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Deen, Robert C. and Hughes, Ronald D., "Performance Survey of Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culverts" (1961). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 1230.


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Hope everyone is well.
Today I did make a Book Box for my friend ( pssssttttt she is turning 50 after few days ).
Inside is her gift ,but I can't show you, lol sorry!!!!
The image is coloured with copics in my favorite colours combo and ofcourse i did use one of my favorite images by Elisabeth Bell ~"Hello Sunshine" for Ladybug and Friends.
For the book box I did use the tutorial from here, but I change it a bit.
Here is my "Best Friends" Book Box!


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With the demand for information security professionals projected to grow more than 11% annually between 2013 and 2018, qualified and knowledgeable talent will be necessary to fill the critical skills gap.1 This online certificate program is designed to give you a solid foundation in the areas of computer operating systems, security governance structure, information assurance, and risk management.
Coursework in this graduate certificate program will allow you to:
The Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Cyber Security is part of Walden's suite of information technology program offerings. If reaching the next level is part of your career plan, Walden is committed to helping you earn credit for your foundational knowledge. Talk to an enrollment specialist at 855-646-5286 to learn more about transfer of credit options.
Find detailed information for this program, including possible occupations, completion rate, program costs, and median student loan debt.
My coursework has recently helped me get a new job as chief information officer at a school district in Indiana.
I'm a teacher by profession, and today, teaching is shifting from teacher to student, to student to teacher. My DIT gave me the opportunity to learn a little about so many things, and that is what I need in my profession.
I loved the flexibility of Walden. I was able to work my assignments into my schedule.
1International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, 2013 Global Information Security Workforce Study, on the internet at https://iamcybersafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2013-ISC2-Global-Information-Security-Workforce-Study.pdf (viewed online May 5, 2015).


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In the video above, it's clear that young people are shying away from STEM education because of a distorted perception of manufacturing employment and careers. Although the people in this film are bright, they are not very knowledgeable about manufacturing or technical careers.
When you watch this video, you see that some of the statistics that are cited are quite interesting. Over 17 million people are employed in the manufacturing world and on average the compensation for these careers exceeds $77,000. So while the jobs are there and they pay well, young people show little if any interest. According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), 18-24 year olds rank manufacturing 5 out of 7 for career preferences. However, more than 80% believe manufacturing is important to our economy and standard of living.
The fact is that we need to address the skills gap before we can develop the engineers and technicians of the future. A study from The National Defense Industrial Association reported that between 5th and 12th grade 74% of the children do not have access to or interest in STEM the coursework they need to thrive in today's advanced manufacturing environment. Without this baseline education, our younger generations won't be qualified to fill the highly technical careers that are now the benchmark of a manufacturing environment.
Many companies are addressing this gap by working with local educators and school administrators to support and encourage STEM education. Some organizations partner with workforce development agencies to identify and groom future manufacturing candidates. Still, others are using the old model of apprenticeships to grow their own talent internally.
The NAM conducted a Talent Development Roundtable as part of their initiative to drive education innovation and promote manufacturing careers. The product of this collaboration between educators and industry is called Manufacturing Skills Certification System. These standards will help companies validate the workforce readiness of new employees and interns. With this certification, the system assesses technical skills across 14 sectors of advanced manufacturing. NAM is now working to develop standards that will be applicable to higher-level education and industry specific occupations.
With these collaborations and educational reboots, we hope that the newer generation will begin seeing the manufacturing industry in a new light and begin planning their future with STEM. The injection molding industry as well as other industries are vital for keeping the country moving and we need the newer generation to work toward the dream.


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What Is Collection?
Collection is the process by which creditors attempt to get payment from nonpaying debtors. This process can be performed by the creditor or by a collection agency that the creditor has hired. A collection agency is a company that aggressively pursues debtors to collect money for the creditor.
Collecting Money Owed to Me
There are several debt collection practices that you can use to try to persuade your debtor to pay the debt:
Reminder invoice - Send the debtor another invoice to remind them how much the debt is and that you still want the debt paid.
Formal demand notice - Send the debtor a letter stating that you demand timely payment.
Call or visit the debtor - If the laws of the debtor's state allow it, personally call or visit the debtor and ask him or her to pay the overdue bill.
Hire a collection agency - Ask a collection agency to persuade the debtor to pay. A collection agency typically takes a percentage of the money due as compensation. Should you choose to hire a collection agency, be sure to check the agency's credibility with the Better Business Bureau and the Attorney General's Office.
What Can a Collection Agency Legally Do to Collect Payments?
Collection agencies tend to use aggressive tactics to collect money owed. These tactics, however, must not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This act limits what actions a collection agency can take in its effort to collect payments.
For example, a collection agency cannot:
Use threats of violence or harm
Contact any third party about the debt owed
Use obscene language
Use the phone to annoy or irritate someone
Falsely misrepresent themselves as attorneys, government officials, or any other entity
Make false or misleading statements
Declare that they will take unlawful action if payment is not made
There are also several things a collection agency must do once it has contacted a debtor. The collection agency must disclose:
The amount of the debt
The name of the creditor
The timeframe in which the debtor can dispute the amount owed


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Introduction: How to Etch Your Own Circuit Board at Home
How to make a PCB using pre-coated positive photoresist fibreglass (FR4) board. How to develop using UV light and Potassium Carbonate solution developer. And finally etching using Ferric chloride
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ues velum, really cheap and transparent- use it to burn Tshirt designs on a screen
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for your prompt reply and for clarifying that you used Sodium Metasilicate in your developer, and not Potassium Carbonate.
Tomorrow I will get some Anhydrous Sodium Metasilicate powder, and I will try to come up with the right concentration using the MSDS for that MEGA developer. It states that it has 33% by weight, so I'll make that solution and then dilute it with 9 parts water as you suggest. Since my chemistry knowledge is limited, I'm not sure if it makes any difference if the powder I buy is anhydrous instead of pentahydrate as I've found it's used.
I wish I would have known about Sodium Metasilicate before I started making my own PCBs, developing them with of course, Sodium Hydroxide. I've ruined the traces of many PCBs using that. lol.
Oh, one question:
-Would you happen to know what effect this new developer has on a piece of aluminum? Would it dissolve it like NaOH?
Thanks again for your reply.
Hi Andrew,
I tried doing this using Potassium Carbonate and it didn't work. I used 200 mL of distilled water with 4 grams of Potassium Carbonate, meaning about 2% Potassium Carbonate solution. The temperature of the developer was between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. I used MG Chemicals Positive Presensitized boards. I left the board even 20 minutes in this developer and nothing happened. Are you sure you are using a POSITIVE presensitized board? Every reference I've found of using Potassium Carbonate suggested to use it on a NEGATIVE dry film.
You also mentioned that you bought your developer from Rapid. I checked their website and the only developers they sell are those made of Sodium Hydroxide, and the Universal Developer made of Sodium Metasillicate. Are you sure it wasn't this developer that you used?
If indeed you did use Potassium Carbonate, could you please mention the total concentration?
Thank you for making this tutorial. I've been wanting to move away from NaOH for a long time.
Suitable for use with all alkaline developed, positive photo resists and fully aqueous dry film photo resists.
Available either in dry crystalline form, sufficient to produce 500ml solution (1 litre when used with Fotoboard 2), or as 1 litre of concentrate, to make 10 litres of working solution (20 litres when used with Fotoboard 2)
Developer gives a long tank life and fast developing time
The shelf life of the solution is considerably greater than the crystalline form and should be kept in undiluted form in an airtight container
Safe to use: contains no sodium hydroxide
I have only used it in liquid form mix 9 parts water to I part solution. In this concentration it will develop the board in less than a minute.
There is no need to use distilled water. The only reason to use distilled water is if you have a jet spray etch tank. As tap water will build up lime scale and block the jets.
Also the tubes in my light box are uv the same as on a sunbed.
I used to work in a large school and I made all the boards for the school ( around 6000 a year) using this method.
Here is a link to the board I use: http://www.rapidonline.com/Tools-Equipment/Economy-Photo-Etch-Printed-Circuit-Board-29439
You will not find a respectable electronics supplier selling a sodium hydroxide based developer. In fact they will go out of their way to too advertise the fact that their developers do not contain sodium hydroxide.
People have used sodium hydroxide as a developer and put videos online showing this. But it is far too aggressive to use for this and you will waste more boards using it.
Hope this helps you.
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Go Gothic in Las Vegas
It's one of the most exciting cities to visit, and one of the nicest places to spend the night. The five star accommodations Vegas can boast are certainly impressive, and hard to forget. The city is also one of the most popular places to get married when couples are under a certain romantic spell. For some, the idea of getting hitched in Vegas is more due to a lack of common sense than anything that Cupid might have in store. For others, a wedding is a wedding is a wedding, and it doesn't matter where or how, as long as it happens. And for others still, it's a performance.
The latter category are the ones who usually have the most fun in the city, because it means that having a sense of humor about even the most serious decisions is possible in this day and age. So many things in Las Vegas are a performance, too, with plenty of instances of live entertainment, coupled with a heightened performance of what people on vacation act like. So, in that regard, getting married here is a perfect choice, and the more spur of the moment, perhaps, the better.
For those who have been through an Elvis wedding already, or just feel past that for one reason or another, there are lots of options. These days, holding a Goth Wedding in Vegas is not only possible, it's also a little popular, too.
It might seem a little odd that couples are thinking about getting married wearing black clothes, with vampire themes. However, for most people who look into it, it's only surprising to find that their idea is not so original. There are perhaps some good reasons why a goth wedding would be something popular enough to be featured. The popularity of vampires, zombies, and anything creepy is definitely on the upswing. The cultural reasons for that are complex as any fairy tale. Then there are also the links between eros and thanatos, love and death, that go back very far into a collective past.
That this collective past might culminate in Las Vegas is an interesting idea, and one that's also almost as troubling as a goth wedding. But it's also a lot of fun.


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This acquisition is part of our ongoing growth strategy, where North American Title Co. is on the lookout to acquire top title agencies in crucial markets. Nicky Watts is the ideal partner for us as we expand in the Carolinas.
Miami, Fla. (PRWEB) February 08, 2016
North American Title Co. has acquired Appalachian Title Co., based in Cornelius, North Carolina, north of Charlotte. In business since 2006, Appalachian Title Co. does business in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
"This acquisition is part of our ongoing growth strategy, where North American Title Co. is on the lookout to acquire top title agencies in crucial markets," said Tom Fischer, president, North American Title Group. "Nicky Watts has built a robust business in North Carolina, with a great reputation and a seasoned title team. He is the ideal partner for us as we expand our operations in the Carolinas."
Appalachian Title Co. has underwritten its business with North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) since its inception in 2006. It was the first independent title agent in the nation authorized by NATIC, which is the affiliated underwriter of North American Title Co. Both companies are subsidiaries of North American Title Group.
"The longstanding relationship we have forged with Appalachian Title speaks to the commitment that they and we have to a successful business partnership – as well as the personal respect we have shared over these years," said Emilio Fernandez, NATIC president. "Nicky Watts and his team have always been consummate professionals as well as proactive in meeting and exceeding industry standards. I am pleased to welcome them to the North American Title family of companies. They have a great operation and will be a strong foundation for our future growth in the Southeastern United States."
Watts, Appalachian Title president, said, "North American Title and Appalachian have the same core beliefs and values in how we approach and support our customers. Our team has a passion for customer service, a deep background in the real estate industry and a strong commitment to growth. Our extensive customer base has expanded in these past 10 years, helping us thrive with a banner year in 2015.
"We are looking forward to expanding this partnership with North American Title Co., as we work and invest for long-term growth and success," added Watts.
About North American Title
With well over 1,000 associates and a vast network of branches from coast to coast, North American Title (NAT) is among the largest real estate settlement service providers in the United States. Consisting of both agent and underwriter operations, NAT reported annual net revenues in fiscal 2014 of $189 million. The company also has the resources and stability of a wholly owned subsidiary of an S&P 500 company with over $12.9 billion in assets (fiscal quarter ending Nov. 30, 2014). North American Title's agency network operates nationally under the name North American Title Co. (NATC), and is located in 18 of the fastest-growing states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Through our relationship with our expanding affiliate network, NATC provides real estate settlement services in all 50 states. NAT is headquartered in Miami, Florida. To learn more, visit http://www.nat.com


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We are so pleased to share this "How to Screen Print" we made with our friends at Amorfo Photography ! We loved working with Jess and Martin of Amorfo on our book which comes out June 1st 2018 with Hardie Grant.
This is a little taster of the screen printing fun that happens in our Home-Work Workshops.
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Review of Marvel's Spider-Man
Empyreal reviewed Marvel's Spider-Man (PlayStation 4)
"I loved this game. I always hate when DLC's are announced before the game surfaces but I'm genuinely looking forward to this DLC. This is the first game I've ever wanted to "Plat", which I have done so that must count for something, right?"
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Last Week's Card & Cuppa – Incredible Like You
Last week's Card & Cuppa class again used a new Stamp Set called Incredible Like You from the Spring/Summer Catalogue. I made the project in both Very Vanilla and Whisper White as I couldn't decide which one I preferred. The attendees had a choice of which one to make. Merry Merlot, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz


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Unified Communications
How to a persuade different non-tech savvy stakeholders to adopt unified communications
How to persuade non-tech savvy stakeholders to adopt unified communications
There will always be people who are reluctant to change and whose immediate reaction will be to oppose it. Unified Communication is a digital tool, so you must be prepared for some users to be reluctant or unwilling to embrace it, especially if they are not tech-savvy. To counteract this resistance, it's important to consider how Unified Communications will appeal to stakeholders' individual interests and pain points, and ensure that the program you choose is highly customised to what they actually want and need.
Our suggested approach is to focus on a small group of stakeholders first and educate them on the benefits, explaining how Unified Communications can help the business to meet key objectives and goals. Gaining the backing of a handful of stakeholders initially will help to bolster your attempts to persuade other stakeholders, as they will have more influence over decisions.
This guide will highlight the main reservations that stakeholders may have and the most effective ways to address them.
These include:
- Lack of understanding about Unified Communications & 'fear of the unknown'
- Concerns about the new system being difficult to implement
- The project being disruptive and taking a long time to implement
- Cost of integration
- Not viewing unified communications as a priority
Lack of understanding & 'fear of the unknown'
It is common for many stakeholders to have a limited understanding about technology and the positive impact that new technology can have on the business. They may hold the view that "I like and am used to the programs we use currently and I don't want them to change" which can present problems when it comes to encouraging a positive user adoption.
To avoid this, you need to ensure that all employees have a clear understanding of why Unified Communications would be an improvement on what they have currently. Speak to stakeholders to identify what they like about your existing communications systems and find out whether they use any external non-IT approved applications. This will help you to preempt any problems that stakeholders may have with the new Unified Communications platform, and plan the best way to respond to these through workshops and training.
It's imperative that you educate and train non-tech savvy stakeholders without using jargon-heavy explanations as this will only alienate them, causing further disengagement. Comprehensive training needs to be given to all and adapted to suit different levels of tech-savviness; a 'one size fits all' approach is not sufficient.
Difficulty with implementation
Another significant factor that may cause stakeholders to be hesitant about introducing Unified Communications is whether it will be difficult to roll out. Creating a comprehensive project plan showing how you will implement the new communications system can help to alleviate these concerns.
Arkadin's Organisational Change Managers have a proven success methodology and extensive understanding of key user profiles to ensure that the new way of working is tailored for maximum benefit realisation.
- Flexible infrastructure enables new users to be added quickly as your business grows.
- The program can be extended across departments and global divisions without the need for additional software licences.
- Arkadin has proven global experience with over 50,000 seat deployments across the world to help you achieve a seamless global rollout.
- Additional functionality can be added to meet the requirements of different user profiles.
Cost of integration
Cost is a huge influencing factor when it comes to stakeholders embracing Unified Communications. For many, despite the numerous benefits, their main concern will be the financial value Unified Communications can bring to the business.
When communicating the monetary advantages of UC to stakeholders, adopt a clear business-like language and avoid overly-technical explanations. Focus on providing a clear overview of the technological functions and explain how they will help to improve business operations.
- Unified Communications gives your employees the flexibility to work anywhere and be available at all times - meaning you never miss a business opportunity.
- Working with one provider to implement a comprehensive unified communications program enables better IT efficiency, and reduces IT operating costs.
- Unified Communications also frees up staffing and expensive training costs as Arkadin can provide expert training, coaching and maintenance.
- Unified Communications provides companies with easy-to-use tools which can transform the way that employees interact with customers and colleagues, leading to higher productivity levels.
- UC is easy to scale up or down, making businesses more agile and preparing them for future expansion across the UK, or globally.
'It's not a priority'
Some stakeholders may be indisposed towards investing in Unified Communications if they do not see it as a priority for the business. In order to persuade these stakeholders that adopting Unified Communications should be a priority, it's important to highlight the weaknesses in your current system and explain how these are holding the business back from reaching it's full potential.
Unified Communications gives companies flexibility, boosts collaboration and enables them to be agile when it comes to expansion and reacting to unforeseen events. It does, therefore, provide organisations with a competitive advantage. When persuading stakeholders to adopt Unified Communications, it's important to explain why the organisation cannot afford to wait as they risk falling behind their competitors.
Case study
As a supplier of brake systems and systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment and connectivity solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental holds subsidiaries in almost 46 countries. To make sure teams and individuals from all over the world work together efficiently, in 2009 the company decided to consolidate the number of conferencing systems and external providers from five to just one in Europe.
After an intensive evaluation Continental selected Arkadin to provide the web and audio conferencing services for both its European subsidiaries and its headquarters in Germany.
The combination of cost and quality was a strong argument for Arkadin. Besides, we realized that Arkadin is much more flexible than the other providers we looked at while the team was able to provide the level of expertise we needed.Reiner Birn, Head of Telecommunications, Continental


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Introducing the Edexcel Early Years Conference 2014
Edexcel Early Years Conference - June 2014
I'm extremely pleased to announce that the BTEC Level 3 National in Children's Play, Learning and Development (Early Years Educator, 2014) has now been accredited for all five sizes in England only.
The accreditation of the new BTEC Level 3 CPLD (Early Years Educator) is fantastic news and, as part of these new changes to the Early Years, we are introducing the first Edexcel Early Years Conference. The details of the conference are below:
Course title: Early Years Conference 2014
Description: This is a full day conference designed for Early Years practitioners who want to learn more about the newly accredited next generation BTEC qualifications in Children's Play, Learning and Development including the Early Years Educator.
The afternoon will include some of the current leading professionals in the field, facilitating key discussions on the professionalisation of the early years workforce and their involvement in the Governmental Nutbrown Review. You will also have the opportunity to gain support and guidance on the planning, implementation, and delivery of Edexcel qualifications through networking.
Normal fee: £50.00
Breakfast and lunch provided?: Yes
Location: London
No of places: 90
Date: 12 June 2014
Start time: 9.30am
End time: 4.30pm
The conference will be held in The Strand in London with fantastic views of the Thames and with exciting opportunities to meet and network with other centres planning to deliver this qualification for the first time. We have organised some key guest speakers for the afternoon to discuss with you their role in the Nutbrown review and the future of the early years workforce.
You will be provided with the specifications, materials and resources to take away and begin planning for first teaching in September 2014. There will also be an opportunity to view textbooks and teaching resources to support you in the delivery of the specifications.
I hope you and your colleagues will join me on the day and be a part of the first Edexcel Early years Conference. Should this be the success I anticipate it will be, my hope is to introduce more conferences around the country.
You can book yourself and your colleagues today by one of the following methods:
- On the Training for Pearson page, type in the event code and complete the online form.
- Email email@example.com with the name and centre number of all attendees.
You can also call 0844 463 2815, where Jo will be able to book you on to the event.
- There are only 90 places for this conference so please book as soon as possible to secure a place.
Should you need any further information, please feel free to contact me. Otherwise Jo and I look forward to seeing you in June.
Kind regards
Kate Elsmore
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Unflattening: The 2016 Pauline Cerasoli Lecture
On Day 2 of the CSM educational programming, Dr. Diane Jette PT, DPT, DSc, FAPTA gave the 2016 Pauline Cerasoli Lecture to a packed out room in the Anaheim Convention Center. This session, hosted by the Education Section, is consistently a source of inspiration to myself and everyone that attends.
This lecture honors one of physical therapy's best and brightest — Pauline 'Polly' Cerasoli (Feb 25, 1939 — Sept 11, 2010). Polly made several major contributions to the physical therapy profession, including:
- Started the Boston Education Consortium in the 1970s
- Published a landmark paper titled 'Research experience in an undergraduate physical therapy program'
- First appointed clinical specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1981
- Mentored a blind physical therapist in 1992
Dr. Jette examined trends [problems, really] in higher education, which she argued are not isolated to undergraduate education, and proposed potential future effects on the DPT education. The audience was challenged to question their assumptions and open up to new ways of thinking about their role in educating future healthcare professionals.
"I'm going to make you uncomfortable, I hope."
Dr. Jette found inspiration for the framework of her lecture after reading 'Unflattening' by Dr. Nick Sousanis. This book is meant to challenge narrow, rigid thinking that Sousanis calls "flatness." This is a take on the concept of flatlanders, which are a group of people that only exist is two dimensions and cannot fathom the idea of a vertical "upwardness" [summarized by Carl Sagan in Cosmos in video embedded below]. Jette uses this analogy to describe the current state of higher [DPT] education — that we are all in a stasis of thought. So, to break thru this stasis and engender new ways of seeing PT education, we must Unflatten higher education.
Problems with the cost of education
Lots of things are broken regarding the finances of PT education. Tuition increases have not been met by increased financial aid. It's great when earnings post graduation justify the large expense of the degree, but is that really the case in PT? What if programs were required to post cost relative to earnings? Would that change the way tuition is structures?
Poor business practices are not helping the situation either. A survey of university CFOs revealed that many are not confident about their institution's financial model for the next ten years. In tandem, several programs across the U.S. are struggling to maintain a positive budget. Some are meeting revenue decreases by attempting to increase enrollment by adding lavish buildings to their campuses (e.g., a rec center with a gorgeous climbing wall). Yet, there are no data indicating that these buildings increase enrollment. Unfortunately, currently enrolled students are the ones that foot the bill. And why focus on fancy buildings anyway when emerging technologies are making brick and mortar obsolete?
There is an increasing percentage of faculty aged 65–75 remaining in faculty jobs. A smaller percentage of faculty are full time, which increases the reliance on part-time faculty. A consequence of this is an increase in time dedicated toward all committee service, advising, and mentoring by the the full-time faculty. Dr. Jette asks if we are in a PT education bubble market — and when will it burst?
Problems with DPT curricula
Moving on to another illustrated panel from Dr. Sousanis' book, we see drone-like figures on a conveyer belt passing through what the author calls "an elaborate sequence of discrete stores." This reminded Dr. Jette of the prerequisites PT admissions committees put in place, which she claims have not been tested and shown to be valid predictors of success. Perhaps these sets of course requirements are narrow-minded and yield a cohort of students that all look the same. Why are community college courses viewed as a lower quality than a four-year university? No wonder diversity is limited and unchanging in DPT school and the profession, while race and ethnicity are shifting across the U.S. Minorities have limited opportunities already at the pre-req stage. Jette also stated that reliance on GRE scores creates racial bias because is one of the biggest determining factors of a students' performance on the exam.
Jette then pointed out that courses in the first semester of four DPT curricula she sampled varied widely, yet DPT students all take the same licensure exam. This raised the question — What do DPT students and graduates need to know for adequate practice? Jette exclaimed that they need to learn how to discern value of information!
"Students use the most judicious approaches to get through their classes, which generates more stress than facilitates learning."
Multiple choice questions do not teach how to prioritize information, no matter how good a writer you are. Jette asked us to consider if our programs prepare DPT students for the real world of practice. Then we saw one of my favorite charts, DPT student GPA upon matriculation as a function of time. It is a steep rise over the years, some cohorts have an average GPA of 3.75. However, graduation rates and professional violations have not been changing in parallel, so why push for these larger numbers?
Problems with student loan debt
Back to finances, which was a topic hard to escape from this year at #APTACSM. Jette again presented data, this time reminding us that student loan debt is at an all time high over the past three decades. The average student has racked up $92K for undergraduate and DPT degrees. This is directly related to the 100% increase in tuition over that same amount of time. Not helping the situation is the fact that household income has only increased 2%. Will students continue to pay these ever increasing tuition prices? Jette then reminded us that a good income to debt ratio is greater than 1.00. If the average PT job salary for an entry-level graduate is $77K, then the ratio comes to 0.84 = NOT GOOD!
Solutions through suppositions
Now that we all felt really good about the situation (yikes), Jette brought us back to the beginning of her talk to remind us that all we need to do to influence these trends is to "Unflatten" our thinking to access the vertical plane and test new possibilities. Jette likened our current situation to one of the flatlanders, sitting pretty and comfortably unaware of information that can be used to improve education.
Jette asked us to consider the following six suppositions…
#1. We must address the need for diversity in the healthcare workforce and consequently improve access to healthcare
This can be achieved by giving credit for community college courses. In fact, some degree programs allow students to take the first year courses online. And that ethnicity biased GRE? Supplement it with tests of emotional intelligence. Lastly, acknowledge that requiring observation hours can disadvantage already disadvantaged students because they don't have access to those resources.
#2. We must prepare graduates to work in a complex healthcare system in which uncertainty is the norm
This supposition speaks to the static format of lecture in which the lecturer has their back to the students, reading off of a list of bullet points. Jette encourages instructors to find innovative ways to deliver facts before class and to then reserve in-class time for discussion of difficult situations.
#3. We need curricular reform
Jette encouraged the use of blended learning strategies.
#4. Costs of our programs and the level of student loan debt are unsustainable
Reduce student debt so students can work while in school…
#5. Professionals have to become more efficient
#6. Work together — accelerate learning through networked connections
I can think of no better way to facilitate networked connections than social media such as Twitter.
In closing
Jette had several parting thoughts to share as she concluded her lecture. For example, we don't share enough. There may come a point that didactic content is containing within learning modules that are created by learning experts. Perhaps one way to address the varied styles and paces of learning is to give students the ability to demonstrate competencies at their own pace. The development of combined DPT/PhD programs would lead to a robust professoriate.
Overall, DPT educators should keep an open mind to new perspectives and aspire to reach new vantage points. Using the flatlanders as an analogy — perhaps we will access a future fourth dimension.
Dr. Jette then announced that for the first time ever, she would be taking questions from the audience, which she referred to as the kiss of death. So she cleverly adjusted the purpose of the time as an open-mic session for those in the audience to share innovations they have implimented in their DPT curricula (e.g., the University of Colorado participating in the year-long internship model of clinical education).
I took to the microphone first. Not to share all of the innovations in my DPT Program, but rather to inform Dr. Jette that I was able to engage in a dialogue with Dr. Nick Sousanis during her lecture. I asked Sousanis if he had a message for Jette since she just now finished delivering this lecture that she had spent the last year preparing. Here is what he had to say, which I read from my iPad into the microphone:
The 2017 Cerasoli Lecturer will be…
Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAAOMPT was announced as the recipient of the 20th lectureship. Congrats! Looking forward to covering that lecture from San Antonio.
P.S. I have also written summaries of the 2011 and 2012 Cerasoli Lectures if you happened to make it through this review unscathed!
Many thanks to my amazing wife Stephanie Pascoe for proof reading this write up! ❤
Hat tip to an excellent writer on the Medium platform — Eric Robertson. He recently posted his commentary from CSM and it is really good!


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More restaurants are embracing online ticketing, with hopeful customers poised to click weeks in advance and pay in full when batches of seats are released. Among those in San Francisco spearheading this move, the new Lazy Bear offers tickets for two nightly seatings at communal tables.
Lazy Bear, which opened in September, came to the system in a different way from establishedspots with big-name chefs, like Alinea in Chicago or Per Se in New York. It started in 2009 as a dinner party at the home of its chef, David Barzelay. But after a recent three-hour meal, it was clear that the ticketing system made sense: It felt more like an event than a dinner.
Tickets were slightly painful to achieve — competition for prime dates compounded by software glitches — but we eventually procured two to the early seating at 6. Several weeks later, my date and I were ushered to the buzzing mezzanine lounge.
The cozy layout and tasty drinks — a lemon-verbena shandy, for example — inevitably led to mingling. We noshed on the first of more than a dozen small plates: I swooned over the duck liver mousse with a paper-punch- size tiny spot of grape jelly and walnut paste.
Escorted downstairs, we were assigned seats at one of two long wooden tables next to a Canadian foursome, including a Royal Mountie who contributed a history lesson on New Brunswick. Mr. Barzelay created this communal experience as a way to recall the intimate nature of home-cooked meals of his youth. Diners were even encouraged to interact in the open kitchen as the chef's team combined unexpected flavors into colorful presentations of dishes that were complex but not fussy.
"My flavors are familiar from childhood and would appeal to my grandmother," Mr. Barzelay said later.
Bright orange trout fillets were rolled artfully atop a crunchy rye crumble; a sea scallop was crowned with sunflower petals. Grilled pork, both jowl and loin, was complemented with pine nuts, buckwheat and Chanterelles. Six varieties of dessert included a perfect Earl Grey macaron and a sesame-encrusted dim sum filled with chocolate ganache.
Just as one might after a dinner party, we exchanged email addresses with the Canadians before departing.


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Professional Placement Equity Grant
- 7
- 15 Jul 2020
- Session 1 Applications open
- The current round of applications close on:
09:00am 4 Nov 2020
- The next round of applications open on:
5 Feb 2020
- Outcome Notice Dates:
- 25 Mar 2020
- 29 May 2020
- 22 Jul 2020
- 16 Sep 2020
- 11 Nov 2020
- Available to:
Commencing Students; Continuing Students
- Value: up to $50 - $100 per week
- Duration: one off payment
Equity and Merit Scholarships and Grants
Provides financial assistance for Workplace Learning (professional placement). The grant is approximately $50 to $100 per week of placement. Grants are not intended to provide an alternative to other forms of income and recipients are not to rely on payment occurring prior to attending their placement.
Due to COVID-19 before any payments occur all placements will be checked with the relevant faculty Workplace Learning Officers.
COVID-19 updates can been seen via this link: https://www.csu.edu.au/current-students/safety-wellbeing/your-wellbeing/coronavirus
Am I Eligible?
To be eligible for this Grant you must be:
- Studying an undergraduate degree as an active student;
- enrolled in a CSU course as a Commonwealth supported student (full fee paying students are not eligible);
- enrolled as an internal or online student;
- enrolled as a full time or part time student;
- a commencing or continuing student, continuing students must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher;
- an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, a permanent Australian resident or a student with an Australian permanent visa;
- in financial need
- in receipt of an eligible means tested Centrelink Benefit (refer to guidelines) or
- able to demonstrate financial hardship.
- undertaking a subject for which Professional Placement attendance is compulsory and the placement must be a minimum of 28 hours per week i.e. a minimum of 4 days of compulsory placement and 1 day of internal classes as per your course structure.
If you are receiving any other scholarships or grants for the purpose of placement, you may not be eligible to receive this grant.
Download the 2020 Professional Placement Equity Grant Guidelines [PDF]
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have another scholarship/grant?
If you are receiving any other scholarship or grant for the purpose of relocating or accommodation you may not be eligible for this scholarship.
Can I submit a late application?
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
How do I know if I'm in financial need?
A person is considered to be in financial need if they are in receipt of an eligible means-tested Centrelink benefit or are in financial hardship. Supporting documentation will be required to demonstrate financial need.
Can I save my application and then finish it at a later date?
Yes you can, as long as you log back in and submit your application before the closing date.
What if I didn't receive the email receipt?
It might take up to 24 hours for your email receipt to come through.
Have you checked your spam or junk mail folder?
Did you provide the correct email address?
If you still haven't received the receipt after 24 hours, send an email to email@example.com quoting the application number, your name and student ID.
When will I find out if I was successful?
An email notification will be sent by the outcome notice date, as advertised on the website.
If I am successful when and how do I get paid?
Payments will be made be EFT to your nominated bank account or in some cases onto your student account or by voucher.
How do I register my bank details with CSU?
Register your bank details with CSU via online administration.
What if my circumstances have changed from what I put on my application form?
You must notify the CSU Scholarship Office immediately by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. Upon receipt of details regarding a change in circumstances, CSU may reassess your eligibility.
Will I receive a scholarship/grant if I meet all of the eligibility criteria?
CSU receives a high volume of applications for scholarships and Grants, meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee applicants a scholarship offer.
Do I need to submit the PPEG or UDRH Placement form if I have confirmed me placement in InPlace?
No, If your correct details are confirmed in InPlace.
Forms and Documents
- CSU Special Circumstances Form
- Supporting Financial Declaration
- Statutory Declaration
- Download and save the Professional Placement Equity Grant Form to your computer prior to completing.
How to Apply
Apply online
Session 1 Applications are OPEN and will close at 09:00am 4 Nov 2020


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Impromptu Beach Trip
Ash found the longboard that he's been wanting for ages for sale second hand. The best thing was that it came with good trucks and wheels as well and all together we would save over £100 than if we'd bought everything new.
So we decided to take a trip to pick it up. The person who we we're buying it from lives just down the coast from brighton and so, very last minute, we decided to also have a trip to the beach!
We picked up the board and promptly skated down to the seaside. The weather was just stunning, it was so warm and nice it didn't even feel like england.
I wore a pretty little summer dress with a giant hat that I had picked up from my trip to China last year! I think everyone needs a big silly hat, not only do they look awesome but they are great at keeping the sun off you. This hat has a pretty little ribbon around it which makes it so cute! It also has a piece of elastic to go round the chin in high winds (although I can't say I'm ever going to use that…)
I also wore some parrot earrings which I had made myself from a bracelet that was too big. I took out some of the links and the charms which couldn't fit on the new, now smaller, bracelet and made some matching accessories. I think they're adorable 🙂
The beach itself was pebbly (I miss the norths sandy beaches!) and stretched on for miles! I couldn't even see the end! We got changed into bathing costumes and wandered to the waters edge. The water, as usual for british waters, was freezing cold, but we soon got used to it we enjoyed it's coolness compared to the beating heat of the sun.
I really love the bikini I wore. The top is a really pretty purple and I spent months trying to find the perfect bottoms to match (the ones that came with are too small for my rather big bum). I eventually found these gorgeous bottoms with flowers and sequins which look great! I think they're so cute together.
Soon enough Ash couldn't resist the pull of the new longboard and I sat near the path (i was feeling lazy in the sun) whilst he practiced some moves. He managed to do four steps of peter pan (a move where you cross your feet over on the board) which was a personal best for him. I played with my Poi for little bit but it was too windy and they kept getting tangled. The board itself is great! Turns well, feels nice and stable but the trucks are very squeaky so you can hear someone coming a mile off!
We finished the day just laying next to each other in the sun and enjoying each others company, before we decided that we should head home as we could feel our skin burning.
It was a very impromptu trip, but very relaxing. Just what I needed after a hectic few months! It feels like we haven't stopped still since we started long boarding! Although I can't complain because we're always having fun!
Today, though, is full of chores before we're allowed to go have fun (and do some more skating). I really must get on with some sewing as well!
'Till next time!
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Alphabet Dating – D is for Deserie
After a bit of a hiatus on the Alphabet Dating front we have finally gone on Date D!
Ash had been talking about it for ages but we never seemed to find the right time to go. All I knew was that it was in Cockfosters and it was a meal.
The Outfit
As it was a meal I wanted to dress up, even though I had no Idea how posh this place actually was. I had bought this new lace top recently and decided I wanted to wear it. I thought it went well with this pretty, but plain, purple top underneath. The skirt is one of my favourite wardrobe items and had exactly the same shade of purple as my top and so I decided to mix patterns and go for a lace and tribal look! It's a shame my hair is so unruly at the moment (it's in a dire need of styling) as I think the mix actually turned out better than I actually expected! I decided to team it with my usual black tights and pixie boots.
The Date
The place he took me to was a Greek restaurant called Deserie. It was extremely busy (always a good sign) and we were given a table provided we were out in an hour as they already had it booked.
It was a lot more expensive than we were expecting, but then we're used to Wetherspoon prices and are both quite stingy at times. I really fancied calamari but decided the price was a little too much for our budget and so settled for chicken skewers whilst Ash had the pork. The skewers came with a salad and a choice of chips or rice and were delicious! My chicken was tender and succulent, ash wasn't so lucky as the pork was a little tough but still tasty. My rice was soft and lemony and left my mouth watering for more!
For pudding I was extremely tempted by a chocolate fudge cake, but decided that I should go for one of the Greek choices as I can get a fudge cake at my work.
Before our dessert we were given some tasty jelly things on sticks and some pineapples with grapes. Delicious!
I eventually decided on Gelatoboureko, or at least that's what I ordered. I think I was actually given a Baklava after looking on Google as it was a sweet pastry rather than a custard pudding. What ever it was it was delicious, Ash said they tasted a lot like the South African treat koeksisters. He ordered Shamali and Icecream which was a semolina based pudding and also delicious although we both preferred my dish.
End Thoughts
The whole night was very enjoyable. We talked nonstop and we're constantly laughing, one of the reasons why I love being with him, we just always seem to be having fun and very rarely argue. The staff at the restaurant were very friendly, the food did take quite a while to come out but it was extremely busy (and a huge birthday party table ordered just before us) so they can be forgiven. The food itself was delicious, pricey but delicious.
I think we would definitely go again, although maybe when money isn't so tight.
Overall Date D = Success!
Now I need to think of a something to do for Date E! Anyone got any ideas?
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March 11, 2013 | Categories: Alphabet Dating, Behind The Penguin Theory | Tags: alphabet, alphabet date, alphabet dating, barnet, black tights, Boyfriend, busy restaurant, calamari, chicken, chicken skewers, chips, chocolate fudge cake, cockfosters, custard, D date, date, date d, date E, date night, dating, Deserie, dress up, expensive, fashion, food, fun to be with, girlfriend, good conversation, Greek, Greek food, greek restaurant, haircut, having fun, ice cream, in need of a haircut, koeksisters, lace, lace top, laughing, layering, london, london fashion, lookbook, Love, meal, meze, mixing patterns, north london, outfit, pineapples, pork, pudding, relationship, restaurant, restaurant review, restaurants, review, rice, romance, romantic, romantic meal, seafood, skewers, style, sweet pastry, tasty food, tribal, tribal skirt, wetherspoon | Leave a comment