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13 thoughts on "Simple Question: Who was more Authentic, Chris Watts or Shan'ann?"
Authentic is defined as:
"not false or copied; genuine; real." And, my favorite definition, "representing one's true nature or beliefs; true to oneself or to the person identified."
Just helping by defining authentic. Not saying we don't know the word but sometimes it's nice to be all on the same page.
So let's take a look at Chris and Shanann's authenticity using both definitions. The first being "not false or copied, genuine, real". I'd say Shannon mostly wins here. I think she did truly did believe in her Thrive product , but unsure if it actually worked. Did anyone in her life comment or witness any physical and/or mental health improvement after she began using the regimen? So it could be possible then, that she was fake for the sake of making money. Having basically total control over Chris and her entire family, recalling that she even changed the spelling and pronunciation of her name to be rebellious, there was no reason for her to not be genuine. Chris on the other hand had to fake it to keep Shanann happy. Was he being genuine in having to play referee between Shanann and his parents? Was he being genuine when he had to attend countless Thrive vacations and and participate in the live videos? Was he being genuine with his mistress? I would say no. He even stated to investigators that he couldn't be himself around Shanann.
The second definition of "representation of one's true nature and beliefs, true to oneself." was authenticated by Chris when he decided he had enough and wanted to eradicate his family and start over. Shanann's true nature came out for everyone to see when the Nut Gate crisis occurred. It was what I believe to have been a major catalyst in Chris's decision to start over without his wife and children. Shanann was also being true to herself when defending her children against her inlaws and fighting for her marriage. She was blindsided by her husband being true to himself by not wanting the baby, falling out of love with her, and wanting a divorce. In the end the authenticity being played out by both of them, resulted in the end for all of them. Being authentic, which usually is a positive attribute, turned out to me much the opposite in this case.
I believe this all happened because Chris finally decided to be authentic.
He was happy to "go with the flow" and be submissive until he was shown another reality he far preferred.
However being the coward he is, he couldn't just confess his affair and ask for divorce. Shanaan and the girls had no place in his new reality.
Shanaan was presenting a happier image of her family on social media than was true, but she was authentic in her love, goals and hopes for the future.
Her goals and hopes were unrealistic. Phrases like "pay off the mortgage by 2019" and "Chris to Retire" on her vision board while being behind on the mortgage for months and delinquent on the $50-a-month HOA fees for more than a year, were extreme wishful thinking. She was praying for the paranormal.
They both come across as the antithesis of authentic. I mean, Shanann sold Thrive products ("amazing") and peddled the bonus ("super exciting") that didn't existed. There was something very cliched about Chris as well. He had nothing original to say. He always recycled the cliche phrases and what other people said in order to cobble up his narrative.
Even the people who knew them firsthand, while being careful with their words, couldn't resist expressing their true feelings toward the Watts. Jennifer Lindstrom described the Watts as "cookie cutter", although she and her husband had just said Shanann and Chris had the perfect life. David Colon also said they had the perfect life but added that he unfriended Shanann on facebook "due to constant posting".
I don't think "authenticity" is an appropriate concept these two could be measured on. It's irrelevant to them.
I would have to say Shannan was the more authentic of the two. The fact that Watts murdered his family and disposed of his children in such a heinous way indicates to me he was hiding a psychopathic illness his entire life. I believe if one has the capability to murder someone yet lead a so called normal life would be the highest form of inauthenticity.
My thoughts.
Shannan was as Fake as Fake is. From her late teens to her demise. She lied, stole and pushed people away from her. She nor Chris for that matter had no true friends. Or her stupid thrive idiots….believing in a dream…..not reality. Shannan had tried the scheme before, do she was a Pro at this. Chris wasn't. Deep down he was probably seething inside. Her stupid camera in their faces, her stories. Not his.
When are we ever really authentic in Ones life.
Times, places, actions, circumstances change almost daily. Are we ever true to ourselves.
We can all try our best, until the light goes out.
Which happened here.
Chris mire authentic. Poor Shannon was so sappy in the FB posts. There was one toward the end where a NJ friend calls in while Shannon is cooking. She was THE MOST real here. Her friend wide-open and funny dirt if brought Shannon out of the fake ness. Shannon could have been an even better mom had she not been making LIVES and videoing literally every single part of their lives. There were problems there. I saw a woman in pain who was searching.


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* Exported from MasterCook * COLCANNON AND CORNED BEEF SOUP Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 c Packed Parsley Sprigs 1 c Water 3 Leeks, with 1″ of dark green Part, split, cleaned and Sliced 1 lb Onions, quartered and sliced 2 Golden Delicious Apples, Cored and chopped 10 c Low-Sodium Chicken Broth 2 lb Baking Potatoes, pared Quartered and sliced Lengthwise 1 lb Green Cabbage, finely Chopped 3/4 lb Deli Corned Beef, sliced and Cut into thin strips 3 tb Sherry 1/2 ts Ground Cardamom 1/2 ts Ground Nutmeg 1/4 ts Ground Mace Ground Pepper 3 dr Hot Pepper Sauce 1 lb Kale, leaves stripped from Stems and finely chopped, Stems discarded 1/4 c Fresh Lemon Juice 3/4 ts Salt Prepared Mustard In a blender, process parsley with water until pureed; reserve in refrigerator in covered container at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. In a large pot, place leeks, onions, apples and 2 cups broth. Cook, covered, on medium-low heat for 50 minutes. Let stand to cool slightly. Puree in food processor or blender and return to pot. Add remaining broth, the potatoes, cabbage and half the corned beef to pot' reserve remaining corned beef for garnish. Heat to simmering; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Mash som of the potatoes into the soup, leaving some pieces whole. Stir in sherry, spices and kale; heat to simmering. Simmer, covered, just until kale is tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in reserved parsley mixture and lemon juice; simmer uncovered 2 minutes. Add salt, if desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved corned beef, and, if desired, a small dollop of mustard. Per SErving: Calories: 376, Protein: 23g, Carbohydrates: 51g, Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Fiber: 9g, Sodium: 752mg. Source: Medford Mail Tribune Typed by Katherine Smith Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Choosing the legal structure of your business is not only important, it's crucial to determining how you operate your business. The legal entity you choose will affect how much personal liability you face, how much you pay in taxes and how in-depth your new company's record keeping will need to be. It's basically the bare bones structure of your business – you need it in order to execute your vision.
Hopefully, if you feel like you're at a fork in the road, this post may lend some clarity. The following list includes the eight basic business entity types:
- Sole Proprietorship;
- Partnership;
- Limited Partnership;
- Limited Liability Company (LLC);
- Corporation (for-profit);
- S Corporation;
- Nonprofit Corporation (not-for-profit); and
- Cooperative.
The best entity for you will depend on the type of business you want to run, your potential exposure to lawsuits, the number of owners and whether you want the ability to raise capital or transfer shares. It's smart, and in many cases necessary, to consult a lawyer or accountant when making your choice.
Based on several great resources that I referenced at the base of this post, I've listed below the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each entity below, including the relevant tax related information.
Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships:
For many new businesses, the best initial ownership structure is either a sole proprietorship or — if more than one owner is involved — a partnership.
Sole proprietorships and partnerships make sense in a business where personal liability isn't a big worry — for example, a small service business in which you are unlikely to be sued and for which you won't be borrowing much money for inventory or other costs.
Sole Proprietorships
A sole proprietorship is a one-person business that is not registered with the state like a limited liability company (LLC) or corporation. You don't have to do anything special or file any papers to set up a sole proprietorship — you create one just by going into business for yourself.
Legally, a sole proprietorship is inseparable from its owner — the business and the owner are one and the same. This means the owner of the business reports business income and losses on his or her personal tax return and is personally liable for any business-related obligations, such as debts or court judgments.
Advantages of a Sole Proprietorship:
- Easiest and least expensive form of ownership to organize.
- Sole proprietors are in complete control, and within the parameters of the law, may make decisions as they see fit.
- Sole proprietors receive all income generated by the business to keep or reinvest.
- Profits from the business flow directly to the owner's personal tax return.
- The business is easy to dissolve, if desired.
Disadvantages of a Sole Proprietorship:
- Sole proprietors have unlimited liability and are legally responsible for all debts against the business. Their business and personal assets are at risk.
- May be at a disadvantage in raising funds and are often limited to using funds from personal savings or consumer loans.
- May have a hard time attracting high-caliber employees or those that are motivated by the opportunity to own a part of the business.
- Some employee benefits such as owner's medical insurance premiums are not directly deductible from business income (only partially deductible as an adjustment to income).
Federal Tax Forms for Sole Proprietorship: (only a partial list and some may not apply)
- Form 1040: Individual Income Tax Return
- Schedule C: Profit or Loss from Business (or Schedule C-EZ)
- Schedule SE: Self-Employment Tax
- Form 1040-ES: Estimated Tax for Individuals
- Form 4562: Depreciation and Amortization
- Form 8829: Expenses for Business Use of your Home
- Employment Tax Forms
For partnerships and the remaining business entities, read below.
Similarly, a partnership is simply a business owned by two or more people that hasn't filed papers to become a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC). You don't have to file any paperwork to form a partnership — the arrangement begins as soon as you start a business with another person. As in a sole proprietorship, the partnership's owners pay taxes on their shares of the business income on their personal tax returns and they are each personally liable for the entire amount of any business debts and claims.
Advantages of a Partnership
- Partnerships are relatively easy to establish; however time should be invested in developing the partnership agreement.
- With more than one owner, the ability to raise funds may be increased.
- The profits from the business flow directly through to the partners' personal tax returns.
- Prospective employees may be attracted to the business if given the incentive to become a partner.
- The business usually will benefit from partners who have complementary skills.
- Disadvantages of a Partnership
- Partners are jointly and individually liable for the actions of the other partners.
- Profits must be shared with others.
- Since decisions are shared, disagreements can occur.
- Some employee benefits are not deductible from business income on tax returns.
- The partnership may have a limited life; it may end upon the withdrawal or death of a partner.
Types of Partnerships that should be considered:
- General Partnership
Partners divide responsibility for management and liability as well as the shares of profit or loss according to their internal agreement. Equal shares are assumed unless there is a written agreement that states differently.
- Limited Partnership and Partnership with limited liability
Limited means that most of the partners have limited liability (to the extent of their investment) as well as limited input regarding management decisions, which generally encourages investors for short-term projects or for investing in capital assets. This form of ownership is not often used for operating retail or service businesses. Forming a limited partnership is more complex and formal than that of a general partnership.
- Joint Venture
Acts like a general partnership, but is clearly for a limited period of time or a single project. If the partners in a joint venture repeat the activity, they will be recognized as an ongoing partnership and will have to file as such as well as distribute accumulated partnership assets upon dissolution of the entity.
Federal Tax Forms for Partnerships: (only a partial list and some may not apply)
- Form 1065: Partnership Return of Income
- Form 1065 K-1: Partner's Share of Income, Credit, Deductions
- Form 4562: Depreciation
- Form 1040: Individual Income Tax Return
- Schedule E: Supplemental Income and Loss
- Schedule SE: Self-Employment Tax
- Form 1040-ES: Estimated Tax for Individuals
- Employment Tax Forms
Limited Partnerships:
Limited partnerships are costly and complicated to set up and run, and are not recommended for the average small business owner. Limited partnerships are usually created by one person or company (the "general partner"), who will solicit investments from others (the "limited partners").
The general partner controls the limited partnership's day-to-day operations and is personally liable for business debts (unless the general partner is a corporation or an LLC). Limited partners have minimal control over daily business decisions or operations and, in return, they are not personally liable for business debts or claims. Consult a limited partnership expert if you're interested in creating this type of business.
Corporations and LLCs:
Forming and operating an LLC or a corporation is a bit more complicated and costly, but well worth the trouble for some small businesses. The main benefit of an LLC or a corporation is that these structures limit the owners' personal liability for business debts and court judgments against the business.
Corporations and LLCs make sense for business owners who either (1) run a risk of being sued by customers or of piling up a lot of business debts, or (2) have substantial personal assets they want to protect from business creditors.
What sets the corporation apart from all other types of businesses is that a corporation is an independent legal and tax entity, separate from the people who own, control and manage it. Because of this separate status, the owners of a corporation don't use their personal tax returns to pay tax on corporate profits — the corporation itself pays these taxes. Owners pay personal income tax only on money they draw from the corporation in the form of salaries, bonuses, and the like.
Advantages of a Corporation:
- Shareholders have limited liability for the corporation's debts or judgments against the corporations.
- Generally, shareholders can only be held accountable for their investment in stock of the company. (Note however, that officers can be held personally liable for their actions, such as the failure to withhold and pay employment taxes.)
- Corporations can raise additional funds through the sale of stock.
- A corporation may deduct the cost of benefits it provides to officers and employees.
- Can elect S corporation status if certain requirements are met. This election enables company to be taxed similar to a partnership.
Disadvantages of a Corporation:
- The process of incorporation requires more time and money than other forms of organization.
- Corporations are monitored by federal, state and some local agencies, and as a result may have more paperwork to comply with regulations.
- Incorporating may result in higher overall taxes. Dividends paid to shareholders are not deductible from business income; thus it can be taxed twice.
Federal Tax Forms for Regular or "C" Corporations: (only a partial list and some may not apply)
- Form 1120 or 1120-A: Corporation Income Tax Return
- Form 1120-W Estimated Tax for Corporation
- Form 8109-B Deposit Coupon
- Form 4625 Depreciation
- Employment Tax Forms
Like corporations, LLCs provide limited personal liability for business debts and claims. But when it comes to taxes, LLCs are more like partnerships: the owners of an LLC pay taxes on their shares of the business income on their personal tax returns. The owners are members, and the duration of the LLC is usually determined when the organization papers are filed. The time limit can be continued, if desired, by a vote of the members at the time of expiration. LLCs must not have more than two of the four characteristics that define corporations: Limited liability to the extent of assets, continuity of life, centralization of management, and free transferability of ownership interests.
Federal Tax Forms for LLC:
- Taxed as partnership in most cases; corporation forms must be used if there are more than 2 of the 4 corporate characteristics, as described above.
S Corporations:
A tax election only; this election enables the shareholder to treat the earnings and profits as distributions and have them pass through directly to their personal tax return. The catch here is that the shareholder, if working for the company, and if there is a profit, must pay him/herself wages, and must meet standards of "reasonable compensation". This can vary by geographical region as well as occupation, but the basic rule is to pay yourself what you would have to pay someone to do your job, as long as there is enough profit. If you do not do this, the IRS can reclassify all of the earnings and profit as wages, and you will be liable for all of the payroll taxes on the total amount.
Federal Tax Forms for Subchapter S Corporations: (only a partial list and some may not apply)
- Form 1120S: Income Tax Return for S Corporation
- 1120S K-1: Shareholder's Share of Income, Credit, Deductions
- Form 4625 Depreciation
- Employment Tax Forms
- Form 1040: Individual Income Tax Return
- Schedule E: Supplemental Income and Loss
- Schedule SE: Self-Employment Tax
- Form 1040-ES: Estimated Tax for Individuals
- Other forms as needed for capital gains, sale of assets, alternative minimum tax, etc.
Nonprofit Corporations:
A nonprofit corporation is a corporation formed to carry out a charitable, educational, religious, literary, or scientific purpose. A nonprofit can raise much-needed funds by soliciting public and private grant money and donations from individuals and companies. The federal and state governments do not generally tax nonprofit corporations on money they take in that is related to their nonprofit purpose, because of the benefits they contribute to society.
Some people dream of forming a business of true equals — an organization owned and operated democratically by its members. These grassroots business organizers often refer to their businesses as a "group," "collective," or "co-op" — but these are often informal rather than legal labels. For example, a consumer co-op could be formed to run a food store, a bookstore, or any other retail business. Or a workers' co-op could be created to manufacture and sell arts and crafts. Most states do have specific laws dealing with the set-up of cooperatives, and in some states you can file paperwork with the secretary of state's office to have your cooperative formally recognized by the state. Check with your secretary of state's office for more information.
I would be remiss if I didn't direct you to the references that helped me write this post. The parent sites of each article are also great business resources as well.
- FindLaw: "How to Choose a Legal Structure"
- U.S. Small Business Administration: "Choose a Structure"
- Reuters: Small Business Resource Center
- American Express: OPEN Forum
- Legal Resources for Startups and Entrepreneurs
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The Cyprus A-1 well encountered approximately 310 feet of net natural gas pay in multiple high-quality Miocene sand intervals.
The discovery well was drilled to a depth of 19,225 feet in water depth of about 5,540 feet. Results from drilling, formation logs and initial evaluation work indicate an estimated gross resource range(1) of 5 to 8 trillion cubic feet (Tcf), with a gross mean of 7 Tcf.
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"We are excited to announce the discovery of significant natural gas resources in Cyprus on Block 12," Charles D. Davidson, Noble Energy's Chairman and CEO, said. "This is the fifth consecutive natural gas field discovery for Noble Energy and our partners in the greater Levant basin, with total gross mean resources for the five discoveries currently estimated to be over 33 Tcf. This latest discovery in Cyprus further highlights the quality and significance of this world-class basin."
Davidson went on to say, "We would like to thank the Government of Cyprus for their productive cooperation and support in achieving an important outcome for the people of Cyprus and Noble Energy. We look forward to working closely with the Government of Cyprus to develop this discovery in a manner that maximizes value for all stakeholders."
Noble Energy operates the well with a 70 percent working interest. Delek Drilling and Avner Oil Exploration will each have 15 percent, subject to final approval by the Government of Cyprus.
The Commerce Minister, Praxoulla Antoniadou, said that the gas find is worth tens of billions and that it will satisfy the Island electricity production needs for 210 years and President Demetris Christofias called the find "historic".
The minister went on to say that "Cyprus is in a position to strengthen the energy security of the EU as we are the only country in the region that belongs to the EU, and at a time when the EU seeks new sources of natural gas".
(1) Range of resource estimate based on 75th and 25th percentile probabilities.
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Over the course of 2016 there has been a new class of mobile applications that have attempted to get ahead by breaking the mold of traditional smartphone apps. By trying something new, these apps have used the attention (both positive and negative – looking at you Mrs. West) that they have garnered to propel them to the top of their respective app stores.
From manipulating photographs and delivering hyper-local weather reports, to delivering the news in a new way, these five apps have made their mark and set new benchmarks in their respective categories.
For Quartz, presenting the news was more about making it engaging than it was presenting everything going on in the world. Built with an interface similar to iMessage, Quartz makes the news feel like it is being personally presented to you by a real person in conversational form. Whereas most news apps are looking for ways to fit more stories into their apps, Quartz takes pride in curating only the top stories of the day, and delivering them in a unique way to keep the reader coming back.
Dark Sky
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Snapchat has made a living out of turning features that you didn't even know you needed into ones that you couldn't live without. Take for example geofilters, which originally began as a way for brands to embed sponsored content into photos, but has evolved into something much bigger when it was opened up to the public. Opening up the opportunity to create a filter to everyone has allowed for brands and consumers alike to get creative and put their mark on something personal. The ephemeral nature of Snapchat photos make users much more likely to share a branded image, than they would if the image were permanent, as they are on Facebook or Instagram.
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There are lots of beautiful bits to check out from this black, pink and gold styled shoot at the International Polo Club in Wellington. Our Fave, Chelsey Boatwright snapped up all the pretty that was curated by Teresa and Janderyn. I'm especially crazy for this decked out getaway ride, the feathers on the cake and shoes, plus the classic Airstream backdrop!
Sending a bubbly clink to our gal pal across the pond: a toast to your amazing 2014 and to what your exciting future holds. We're cheering you on from here!
Check out all the beautiful scenery shots from this classic Miami wedding at the Biltmore Hotel and Villa Woodbine.
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Can't get over this gorgeous modern-meets-rustic shoot, especially that cascading floral display in the ceremony scene.
I'm liking this simple round-up of goals for the New Year: take stock in your successes, think long term, pay it forward and say yes to adventure! Done.
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Helping early bookers to plan ahead for next winter, leading low fare airline, Jet2.com, has launched the first phase of its winter 2010/2011 schedule, with flights to Lanzarote and Tenerife now on sale.
The winter 2010/2011 routes now available starting from just £59.99 one way including taxes include Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle to Lanzarote and Belfast, Blackpool, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle to Tenerife.
The launch underlines Jet2.com's commitment to its newest base, East Midlands Airport, with summer 2010 flights departing in May 2009. The East Midlands to Tenerife route is the first winter 2010/2011 service to go on sale, with more to follow shortly.
Philip Meeson, boss of Jet2.com, said: "Many people like to plan their holidays well ahead and this year we have responded to increased demand by our customers to launch our most popular winter 2010/2011 flights as early as possible.
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Dale and Teresa were busy getting things ready for the market today. Dale needed to run to the farm to get some lettuce for their BLTs for lunch today and we tagged along.
|Swiss chard growing in the raised bed
|Squash growing - behind the fence were onions, tomatoes, squash...The fields were packed to the brim!
When we got back to the kitchen, Kole helped Teresa make pepperoni rolls. He is really in his element when he's helping in their kitchen - I love it!
And we enjoyed some pepperoni rolls as part of our CSA share this week. Things are coming along in our garden and I harvested green beans this morning. I tried to make my choices for our CSA based on what's not ready in our garden or what we didn't plant.
This week we picked up some pepperoni rolls (not pictured because they were quickly devoured), tomatoes because they're not ripe in our garden, cucumbers, red onions, and zucchini. I'm going to try some things other than zucchini bread this week!


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It was a dark and stormy night in Kuala Lumpur on 8 December 2012 and I was rather hesitant about going for Heineken's Thirst in SIC as I knew that there would not be any shelter from the rain. However after a couple of calls to my mates who were at SIC early they assured me that it was not raining there so I decided to press my luck.
Heineken Thirst has evolved over the last three years into a landmark event on the international festival circuit. This time with two arenas instead of one at a custom-built festival site located at the paddock area instead of the rather cramp SIC Welcome Centre, Heineken brought down headliner Avicii at the Main Stage and Above & Beyond who have a huge following in Malaysia. Representing Malaysia were our very own EDM superstars Goldfish & Blink. This was a show not to be missed and I had been waiting for it since the stellar lineup was announced in November.
I (somewhat brilliantly) injured my left foot earlier in the week however that certainly did not deter me from going for the event. I slipped on a pair of slippers, jumped into my car and headed over to SIC. Fortunately the VIP area was relatively near the paddock building and there were shuttle buses to ferry us right to the doorstep of the VIP entrance! I thought that was pretty awesome as I didn't need to hobble and limp all the way from the car park to the entrance so kudos to the organisers for thinking of that!
I actually went only to see two (2) artistes – Above & Beyond (which I had the honour of seeing up close in Zouk Club KL a couple of years back) and Avicii and I timed my arrival at SIC to coincide with their set times. First stop though was the bar in the VIP zone to get a couple of ice-cold Heinekens! Then it was down to the cabanas to meet up with the rest…
Unfortunately I did not stay until the end as my foot was hurting so I left at 1.45am before the event ended and missed the fireworks (sigh).
BTW here's an interesting fact for you. See the three (3) flowers lit up in purple in the photo above? Ok here's a clearer pic below.
The 50 foot high flowers were called 'Wish' and made its Asian debut at Heineken Thirst. D esigned by San Francisco public art conceptualists Robert James, Wish consists of 'three contemporary dandelions that are losing their seeds in the wind'. Clad in aluminium leaves and mirrored glass and edged with pulsating LEDs that react to the tempo of the music far below, Wish was a pretty cool visual sight at Heineken Thirst.
I found out after the event that 28,000 party-goers attended this year's Heineken Thirst making it I believe the highest turnout ever for a Thirst in Malaysia. I think this had to do with the superstar acts as well as having two (2) stages to cater to different music tastes. I'm glad to see that EDM is alive and
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Don't be modest. Many of us are hesitant to put down just how much we have done, or how good we are. We grow up being taught not to brag, but this is your chance! A resume is like a sales prospectus, and you are the product. The resume gets you the sales interview, and then it's up to you to close the sale. Make sure you don't leave out the good stuff.
Talk about what you've done that shows how good you are. The statement: "Effectively managed a diverse population of 30 computer professionals to become a cohesive working team" is effective; "Am excellent with people and have great managerial skills" is not. "Consistently exceeded sales targets by 30 to 50 %" is effective; "Am very good at getting a lot of work done" is not.
Keep it honest. You want to say as much as you can that's positive about yourself, but remember, if the resume works it will get you an interview with someone who will probably be looking right at it during that interview. Don't ever put in anything you can't defend, justify or comfortably explain.
Presentation IS important. While the content of your resume is the most important thing, the visual appearance can make a big difference. If your resume is packed with great information, but appears crowded and hard to read, a busy executive might just not take the time to go through it with the care it deserves. Unfair? Of course, but this is the real world. Use indentations, bullet points, and lots of white space. I like to put two or three short to medium sentences with each bullet point, although sometimes one impactful statement will stand alone.
Use the appropriate amount of space. If you've been in the work force for five years, and are applying for your second job, using a two page resume would not be helpful. No one wants to look through a lot of padding. On the other hand, if you've been working for twenty years and have lots of experience and several jobs, trying to compress it into one page will never do you justice. In that case, forget the so called "experts" that say to put it on one page, and use the space you need to get the job done right (and get the job!). This is especially true if you have a difficult situation such as changing careers, or a scattered work history. The number of one page resumes I do is about equal to the number of two page resumes, with an occasional three page resume at the executive level.
Functional versus Chronological. If you're on a simple career path, and your last job is the most relevant experience to your next, a standard chronological resume is generally best. This lists your employment from last first, and puts your experience under each employer. However, if you are changing careers, going back to something you used to do, or have a scattered work history, then a functional resume will probably serve your needs better. This kind lists your achievements first, dividing them into about two to four categories, and then puts your employment afterwards with relatively little comment. If your resume is more than one page (and most functional resumes are), be sure the most relevant sections for your new position are on page one.
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- 1 Kg Rhubarb
- 1 Kg Jam sugar
- 1/2 Lemon
- 2-3 Sprigs fresh Rosemary
- 1 splash of Ginger Cordial I used bottlegreen Ginger and lemongrass (optional)
- Cut the Rhubarb into chunks and put on a low heat with the sugar.
- When the sugar has dissolved turn up the heat and add the rosemary, juice of half a lemon and a good splash of ginger cordial.
- When the sugar has dissolved turn up the heat and
- Boil for about 15 mins until it has reached setting point (about 110c or test by putting a saucer in the freezer and dipping a bit of the mix onto the plate. If after 2 mins the top has wrinkles after prodding then it is ready, if not keep cooking.
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Before we begin, it's a good idea to install some general purpose tools that will help us out once R is installed.
The first of these dependencies are a bunch of development tools. These are needed because on Linux, packages are generally installed from source, and if they contain any compiled code, will need to ensure that we have the compilers and build tools available.
I take a shortcut here and just install the pre-configured group called 'Development Tools'.
yum groupinstall -y 'Development Tools'
This probably installs more than we strictly need, but it works just fine.
Next we're going to want to install some common dependencies of R packages that may get installed later. This might seem odd, but some R packages can rely on OS level packages, such a C libraries and so on, and if they're not available, the R package will fail to install.
yum install -y libcurl-devel openssl-devel libxml2-devel
This doesn't cover everything you might need, but it covers the most common dependencies. You may run into issues during the life of the server, where a user attempts to install an R package, only to have it fail with an error about a missing library. For example the R library 'rgdal' will fail to install unless the 'gdal' tools are installed on the server. Such situations are not common however and should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. It's a good idea here to keep track of anything else that you install like that, so you can do it again at a later point should the need arise.
Installing In a Permissive Environment (EPEL is not restricted)
In some environments installing R on RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7 is reasonably straightforward. In these situations, the local security policies are permissive enough to allow access to the Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux repository or EPEL, which contains R as well as a couple of additional dependencies.
Note for CentOS users: Although CentOS is often considered to be identical to RHEL in all but name (and support!), the CentOS team actually make things a little easier by having the EPEL configuration package available from the main repo. The means to configure EPEL you can run a
yum install -y epel-release and then you can continue to install R.
After the EPEL repo is enabled (instructions are on the site if you need them), you can install R with the following command:
sudo yum install -y R
You may find that this fails with a dependency error. In that case, try:
yum --enablerepo=rhel-optional install -y R
This temporarily, enables the "RHEL Optional" repo, which should get you going.
One important thing to note here, is that the "RHEL Optional" repo, is sometimes named slightly differently, depending on where you're running RHEL, for example on AWS it's called 'rhui-REGION-rhel-server-optional'.
Naturally, this makes installation somewhat annoying to say the least. Fortunately, you can have a quick poke around in your repo config and figure out the name on your system.
Run the following in your terminal and note the result:
grep -i ^'\[.*optional' /etc/yum.repos.d/*
You should get three results back. The shortest of the three, the one without 'debug' or 'source' in the name is the one you want and you'll need the whole part between the square brackets.
Now that you have the name of the repo you can try the above command again, this time plugging in the name of the RHEL Optional repo from your system.
yum --enablerepo=YOUR_REPO_NAME install R
Installing in a Restricted Environment (EPEL is not available)
Sadly, the next hurdle you might face is considerably harder to work around. In many corporate environments access to the EPEL is outright prohibited, as it is not a first class member of the RHEL ecosystem. This makes life difficult, but not impossible.
In these situations, the best way to get R onto the system is to download it manually from the EPEL, and then follow whatever corporate process you have for getting external software onto your organisation's network. Unfortunately I can't help you navigate your corporate security team's processes, but I can help in getting R, and its remaining EPEL based dependencies.
The names of all the packages you need to obtain are listed below. (Versions correct at the time of writing.)
It's a pain to have to download all these files manually though so there's a script to do it for you at the end of this article.
Once the packages have been obtained, and landed in your network (hopefully not behind the backs of your security team!) they must be transferred to the server. How you do this will vary from one company to the next. Sometimes your security team will put them on the server for you. Sometimes they'll be on some central artifact server, where you can then download them to the target server, and other times you'll need to transfer them over to the server yourself with an SFTP client.
However you get them there, once they're on the server you can install them by first changing into the directory where the RPM files have been landed, and issuing the following command:
yum install -y *.rpm
This will install all the RPM files in the directory. If this fails with dependency errors, you can try again with the 'RHEL Optional' repo temporarily enabled, like so:
yum --enablerepo=rhel-optional install -y R
If it fails again at this point, it likely the the specified name for the RHEL Optional repo isn't right for your target system. In this case if you refer to the previous section, you'll find some info on figuring out what it should be on your system.
Once all that's done, R should be installed and ready to use. Just remember, you'll have to do it all again if you want to upgrade at some point!
Installing R on RHEL 7 can be a bit of a pain, particularly in a restricted environment. This is ultimately because RedHat themselves don't include R in their own repos, which in turn forces us out to the EPEL. Having said that, hopefully this guide has proved useful in getting you up and running with a minimum of fuss. If you run into any issues or spot anything that I've missed, find me on twitter and let me know!
EPEL Package download script
Finally I promised you a quicker method of getting the RPM's needed to install R from the EPEL. I use this little R script that I wrote, as it allows me to quickly change the packages that I need to obtain, should the need arise.
Firstly, save the list of RPM's above in a file called
epel_rpms.txt then copy this R script into that same directory and run it. It will create a sub-directory called
epel_rpms and download the listed files to there.
epel_base_url <- "https://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/7/x86_64/Packages"
dl_dir <- "./epel_rpms"
# build the download url from component pieces
construct_url <- function(rpm){
first_letter <- tolower(substr(rpm, 1, 1))
rpm_url <- paste0(epel_base_url, "/", first_letter, "/", rpm)
# read in the rpms to dl
rpms <- readLines("epel_rpms.txt")
lapply(rpms, function(x){download.file(construct_url(x), paste0(dl_dir, "/", x))})
Once the files are downloaded, it's up to you to figure out how to get them onto the server in your environment. Good luck!


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Celery and green apple juice is an excellent choice when you want to take better care of your health, get hydrated and be energized. Celery has so many benefits and it is such an amazing food. I'll start by saying that it is an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes; it is also loaded with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6. Let's see below which the main benefits of celery are and why you should include it in your daily diet. It helps in the weight loss process: as it contains a big amount of water and a stalk of celery contains only 10 calories, celery is a great help in the weight loss process. It reduces inflammation: If you suffer from joint pains, lung infections or acne, celery is for you as it will bring you the needed relief. Celery aids digestion. The high water content and the insoluble fiber in it, make is an undeniable help in the digestive system. It contains good salts. Celery contains sodium, but this is an organic salt which is essential for your health. Celery lowers blood pressure. Raw, whole celery reduces blood pressure. It […]
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If you like salty foods, as too many of us like, you may find yourself retaining too much water and this translates into extra weight, bloating and swollen hands, ankles and face, which can make you feel uncomfortable and irritable. When this happens I eat some bananas as they contain potassium which helps eliminate fluid retention and I make a diuretic green juice with cucumber, parsley and a green apple. I try to drink at least 500ml. It is a great diuretic and it helps you get rid of the extra water in a few hours. And, by the way, this juice is delicious. Ingredients: 1 large cucumber A handful of parsley A green apple How to: Juice everything and serve. I use a slow juicer and from these ingredients I get 400-500ml of fresh, green, diuretic juice. Reduce salt intake and stay healthy! Diuretic green juice Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Author: Ioana Recipe type: Juices Ingredients 1 large cucumber A handful of parsley A green apple Instructions Juice everything and serve. 3.3.3077


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Revealing the first FP Founders Programme cohort
We kicked off this year by announcing our first Founders Programme, designed to select a small group of pre-seed entrepreneurs with a strong startup idea and help them achieve their potential. At the end of the process, we'll be looking to make a pre-seed investment of £300-500k.
We were overwhelmed by the response, with more than 250 applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and some exceptional ideas. After much deliberation, we whittled this down to just six, creating our first cohort.
In the weeks ahead, they will each receive 1-to-1 mentoring and small group sessions on customer development, ideation, growth, product/solution, and investor readiness.
We will be publishing notes from these sessions on the Path Forward, and you can sign up here for weekly updates.
But for now, let's introduce you to the cohort, and learn a little more about their ideas.
Meet the Cohort
Ayah Omar
Ayah's career has seen her deliver wide-reaching, complex, impactful programmes in her full-time role as a project manager at Race On The Agenda, a social policy organisation, all whilst setting up a new charity and starting her own business, Pilgrim.
"I want my business, Pilgrim, to be the leading global direct-to-consumer brand for high quality sustainable Islamic lifestyle products, with an MVP focussed on all-in-one 'kits' for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, which have an attendance of 15m annually. There is a huge and growing educated Muslim population who engage in quality sustainable lifestyle brands."
"Other people might talk about success metrics, professional titles and impressive internships, but to truly know what multi-tasking, drive, resilience and ambition is - I think that's the thing I'm proud of."
Emmanuel Hadoux
Following his PhD in artificial intelligence Emmanuel has been working as a post-doc researcher at UCL. He plans to use his deep domain expertise in automatic persuasion to improve peoples' lives and financial wellbeing.
"If at the end of the day, some people are persuaded to live a healthier life, to save more money, to take public transportation, everyone wins."
Matthew Callery
A Cambridge graduate who worked as a headhunter for 3 years, Matthew holds an MSc in Computer Science, has worked for the HR Tech startup Personably, and built an Android résumé app which now has 17,700 MAU.
"Despite its bad reputation, my experience in recruitment convinced me that the current wave of RecTech startups won't kill the industry. External recruiters are specialists in their fields."
"That said, the employer-headhunter dynamic does lack trust and has led to inefficient practices which inflate fees. I believe that the experience of employers, recruiters, and candidates could be improved by restructuring the recruitment industry around a marketplace business."
Tatiana Botskina
Tatiana is focused on the application of AI and advanced technologies in legal practice. This includes the use of AI for translation of law internationally, legal expert systems and litigation on the blockchain.
"LegalTech is a promising industry with high value for customers and enormous scaling opportunities. I truly believe that in future legal services will be automated entirely. I would like to lead the process of the disruption of the traditional legal industry by democratizing access to legal assistance with new technologies."
Jonathan Baker
Another Cambridge graduate, Jonathan is now a contract data scientist working primarily in the data wrangling and modelling arenas.He previously co-founded Simudyne, a venture-backed risk simulation business.
He is currently building an easily upgradable security infrastructure to function as a modern smart system to replace existing security devices that cannot be easily controlled or monitored.
Rich Serunjogi
An ex-McKinsey consultant and Googler, Rich also founded the London 2030 Summit bringing together leading influencers from the capital's finance, political and civil society sectors to debate London and its future prosperity.
He is currently working on a FinTech solution for SMEs, improving their access to finance.
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What is Social Proof for Attorneys and How Can you use it to Improve Conversions?
- January 10, 2018
- Advanced SEO Techniques, Brand development, Business advice, Online marketing, SEO
You've worked hard to build authority in the courtroom, but what about in the outside world? Prospective clients will never solicit your services unless you can show that you deliver results, and few demonstrations are more impactful than digital word of mouth. Here's how leveraging social proof can help you build the trust that drives conversions.
Social Proof Defined
In psychology, social proof is the common phenomenon where people make their choices and formulate opinions based on how they see others act. In other words, it's about following the crowd.
How does this play a role in digital marketing? If you want to grow trust and improve conversion rates, then you'll go beyond telling audiences that they should work with you: You'll show them how working with you has benefited others. Below is a quick video we've put together showcasing popular examples of social proof and discuss each example in detail below.
Where Do Successful Legal Marketers Prove Themselves?
There are plenty of great examples of how brands use social proof to build trust, and various studies have established that social word of mouth can help develop and promote consumers confidence. As an attorney, however, you need to walk a fine line between getting immersed in digital media and establishing yourself as a knowledgeable, professional authority.
The best place to start isn't on some social media platform but rather your home page. True, these other venues are also vital areas for establishing your digital reputation, but focusing on your website first is crucial if you want to cultivate a consistent brand presence that makes people feel confident about reaching out for consultations.
Five Keys to Demonstrating Social Proof
Not sure how to prove your merit? Start with the following elements to show that you're a versatile legal professional worth a prospective client's time.
1. Reviews
According to BrightLocal, 2017 saw 97 percent of consumers read reviews for local businesses online. Some 85 percent of all consumers said they trusted these reviews as much as personal recommendations.
Displaying reviews from Google, Justia, Yelp and other sources is a good start. Having mostly 5-star reviews is even better. If that's impossible, then at the very least, you should respond to negative reviews so that people know you're willing to work hard to satisfy them.
2. Testimonials
Customer testimonials are a common means of boosting credibility. Experts recommend including a few basics: a short quote, a name, a photo and a job title.
Testimonials work by presenting examples of real people who reaped the rewards of completing business transactions with you. They help prospective clients envision what you could do for them and seriously evaluate the potential benefits of patronizing you.
3. Awards
Digital marketers say that displaying awards, accreditations, and certifications on your site is an excellent technique for establishing instant creditability. Conveniently, many awards have compact, recognizable logos that look great on webpage footers.
Using certifications and awards shows people that in addition to earning clients' trust, you've satisfied the high standards held by professional organizations. Whether you display awards from your peers, magazines or associations, it's hard to go wrong.
4. Verdicts
Expert social proof, or when industry gurus are associated with your products and services, is one of the key types of proof sought by marketers. For lawyers bound by strict advertising rules, sharing successful verdicts may fill this gap.
Verdicts show evidence of your results-driven track record without you having to guarantee results. Although it'd be highly unethical to declare that you'll win someone's case for them, you can make equivalent headway simply by saying "Here are some of the cases I've won."
5. News Features
Social proof works best when it invokes high-authority figures that consumers trust. Since you're unlikely to land many celebrity endorsements, why not establish yourself as the expert?
If you were featured, quoted or otherwise mentioned by a news outlet, then place their logo on your website in a tasteful "As featured in" section. Just like awards and certification badges, showing that you've been recognized by professional institutions demonstrates that the crowd believes in you, and where the masses go, new clients will follow.
Getting Started
Are you still struggling to improve conversions? It may boil down to how you're using social proof on your site. Discover how to build trust that lasts and actually drives profits by connecting with us online.
Albert is the owner and technology manager of Smashel, Inc a leading internet marketing firm based in Florida.
We're a full-service digital marketing agency based in Gainesville, Fl. We build award-winning lead generation campaigns for local, national and e-commerce clients.


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Financial institutions should not be considered out of compliance if they choose not to follow informal (non-rule) guidance published by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, according to comments submitted by NRMLA this week.
NRMLA responded to a Request for Information published by the BCFP on March 28 that sought public feedback on the overall effectiveness and accessibility of its guidance materials and activities, including implementation support.
"If, and when, the BCFP issues non-rule related interpretations or guidance, it should not take the position that such guidance takes on the force of a rule, and that if industry members do not follow such guidance, they will be out of compliance with the rule that the guidance interprets," commented NRMLA.
The association also recommended that the Bureau confirm receipt of, and respond more quickly to, requests for clarification and guidance, and suggested that the BCFP publish such responses in writing, so that others may see and benefit from them.
The complete letter is posted to the NRMLA Comment Letters page on NRMLAonline.org, where you can find NRMLA's comment letters to federal agencies dating back to July 2016. This page is restricted to members only and you must be logged in to view it.


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We've all been in the situation before where we collect business cards and then we get home and they sit on our desk until we're tired of looking at them so we throw them away. While many sales professionals will religiously scan business cards into Salesforce (or other CRM of their choice), others of us don't even use a CRM. But that doesn't mean that the contacts are any less important to us.
With the popularity of Gmail, I wanted to focus on the processes necessary to take a business card and turn it into a Gmail contact, without having to manually type in all of the information. Google Contacts (which is a different animal than Gmail, though it's in the same cage) accepts both vCard and CSV formats for importing, so you'll need to make sure that you're using a business card scanner that supports exporting in one of those formats. For the record, FullContact Card Reader does.
Now that you have your card scanner, get clicking. Your application should then go to work taking the information on the card and converting that to data that's usable by Google Contacts. Hopefully when the app is finished you'll have a nice collection of business cards scanned, and available to export in CSV or vCard. Once you have your file ready, just click on the More button within Google Contacts to get the Import option.
If you've chosen to use a CSV, it's possible that some of the custom fields within Google Contacts won't be used. If your card reader of choice supports custom fields, you can choose which ones that you want to use, and if there is data in the field then it should import correctly to Gmail.
Once the import is completed, you can choose to edit the information that the card contained, and then add that person as a contact, or merge the data with a contact that you already had. In the example below, Gmail has recognized that I am the same person as the Brad McCarty that I already had, so it pulled in other information such as my connected profile. However, unless you have previously contacted someone, don't expect Gmail to enrich the card data that you're importing (but FullContact Address Book will).
It's not a perfect process, and that's part of what we're going to fix when we release the FullContact Address Book. Because the Address Book is linked directly with FullContact Card Reader, you'll have all of your information in one place, and you'll be able to keep your Google Contacts updated automatically with no need to export. But for now, this is the best that Google has to offer, so hopefully you can stop throwing away business cards and start putting them to good use.


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Post Highlights
- 1 APCRDA Recruitment 2019
- 1.1 APCRDA Vacancy Notification
- 1.2 Andhra Pradesh CRDA Executive Notification 2019 Details
- 1.3 Eligibility Criteria
- 1.4 APCRDA Application Form
- 1.5 Apply For APCRDA Notification
Here is the latest news for all the candidates i.e APCRDA Recruitment 2019, which has declared by the officials of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority at the official website @ www.crda.ap.gov.in. So, candidates take the chance and apply for the APCRDA Notification through the online process.
The starting date of the application process is 14th January 2019 and the APCRDA Application Form download links will be closed on the 26th January 2019. So, candidates who are waiting for the government job notifications especially in the state of the Andhra Pradesh, those ones can apply for the AP CRDA Recruitment.
APCRDA Recruitment 2019
By scroll down the web page, candidates can get the full details about the AP CRDA Recruitment. So, all the willing and interested candidates once check all the eligibility conditions, which are mentioned on the below page @ www.jobschat.in and apply for the APCRDA Recruitment 2019, if you have the related educational qualifications and age limit. On the date of the 26th January 2019, the application form download links will deactivate. So, candidates before that last date, you have to register your name in the www.crda.ap.gov.in Recruitment with the help of the mentioned links on this web page.
APCRDA Vacancy Notification
As per the information from the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, they have released the APCRDA 17 Vacancies and the posts are related to the Consultant, Coordinator, Project Manager, CRM Manager, Legal Manager, Executive, CRM, Office Manager, Office Assistant Posts. So, candidates who are interested to apply for this APCRDA Notification, those ones just click on the highlighted links on the below page, then you can get the official notification and application form. After that, once check the APCRDA Official Notification. By checking that, you can get the full clarity about this APCRDA Recruitment.
Andhra Pradesh CRDA Executive Notification 2019 Details
|Name of the Organisation
|Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA)
|Name Of the Posts
|Consultant, Coordinator, Project Manager, CRM Manager, Legal Manager, Executive, CRM, Office Manager, Office Assistant
|Number Of Vacancies
|17 Posts
|Job Location
|Andhra Pradesh State
|Govt Jobs
|Application Start Date
|14th January 2019
|Application Last Date
|26th January 2019
|Official Website
Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification
|Name of the Post
|Educational Qualification and Experience
|Project Manager
|Post-graduation in Management or Real Estate or equivalent
10 years of experience in marketing & customer relations of Residential Real Estate Projects
|CRM Manager
|Post-Graduation in Marketing management or equivalent
07 years of experience in marketing and sales or residential real estate projects
|Legal Manager
|Post-Graduation in Law
07 years of experience in real estate matters, through an understanding of Acts, Rules of real estate like RERA, etc.,
|Executive, CRM
|Graduation in Marketing/Finance
05 years of experience in handling customer relationships of residential real estate projects, Good written and verbal communication skills including Telugu
|Office Manager
|Any Degree
07 years experience in office management
|Office Assistant
|Any Degree
3 years of experience in office management
Age Limit
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 42 Years
Application Fee
Contenders once go through the official notification to know the details of the application fee.
Selection Process
Based on the Interview, the candidates will be selected.
Pay Scale
Selected applicants will get the best salary from the board of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority.
Vacancy Details
Number Of Posts: 17 Posts
|Name of Post
|Number of Post
|Project Manager
|01 Posts
|CRM Manager
|01 Posts
|Legal Manager
|01 Posts
|Executive, CRM
|12 Posts
|Office Manager
|01 Posts
|Office Assistant
|01 Posts
APCRDA Application Form
Download AP CRDA Application Form, the links are mentioned on the below page. Some of the applicants get struggled to collect the application form and they are wasting so much of time to search other sites. Those candidates, just click on the mentioned link on this web page and download the APCRDA Application Form in an easy manner. Contenders while filling the details in the application form make sure give the genuine details. Because the board of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority can't accept the fake details of the candidates. After submitting the application form, candidates remember the application number, which is very useful for check the further round details of the APCRDA Recruitment 2019.
Apply For APCRDA Notification
Contenders don't forget to apply for this APCRDA Notification from this web page. Because this is the one of the best department among all the boards in the Andhra Pradesh state. So, all the job seekers must and should apply for the AP CRDA Recruitment 2019. Don't worry about the details and download links of the application form. By observing the whole page, you can get the full information about the www.crda.ap.gov.in Recruitment. To know more details about this APCRDA Recruitment 2019, candidates keep in touch with us. Here on this web page, candidates also know the details of the Central Government Job Notification, by just click on the highlighted link on this web page.
Important Links & Dates For APCRDA Recruitment 2019
|Start Date To Apply: 14th January 2019
Last Date To Apply: 26th January 2019
Check APCRDA Official Notification 2019


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UKS2 Subject Coverage Year A
|Year A 2019-2020
|Autumn 1
|Autumn 2
|Spring 1
|Spring 2
|Summer 1
|Summer 2
|Mighty Middlesbrough
|Blue Planet
|Tech Tomorrows world
|Survival of the fittest
|Road Trip
|Flow Q – Where does our water come from? O-Celebration of Middlesbrough Tees mouth trip
|Predator-Abyss Q – Why should we protect endangered animals? O-Write a letter?
|Mighty Metals Q –Magnets aren't important O- Game – younger class
|Traders & Raiders Q – Who should be King? Who settled in Britain? O- Museum
|Scrumdiddlyumptious Q – Is chocolate bad for you? O-York chocolate story DT Smoothies
|Road Trip USA Q – America is the best holiday destination. O—Adverts
|Local history – River Tees A local history study
|Scots, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans 1066 Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots The Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor
|York /chocolate production
|Rivers, water cycle Fieldwork Human and physical geography describe and understand key aspects of: physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, and the water cycle human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water. use fieldwork to observe, measure record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies
|Habitat locations Place and Location Knowledge
|Maps, UK invaders countries Human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water Counties and cities of the UK
|Cocoa growing countries Food miles Human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including food
|Maps New York City Place and Location Knowledge
|States of matter compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled, and measure or research the temperature at which this happens in degrees Celsius (°C) identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature Plants Identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers Explore the requirements of plants for life and growth (air, light, water, nutrients from soil, and room to grow) and how they vary from plant to plant investigate the way in which water is transported within plants explore the part that flowers play in the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal
|Animals – birds of prey Classification Identify that animals, including humans, need the right types and amount of nutrition, and that they cannot make their own food; they get nutrition from what they eat identify that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things construct and interpret a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey
|Forces – magnets Materials compare how things move on different surfaces notice that some forces need contact between 2 objects, but magnetic forces can act at a distance observe how magnets attract or repel each other and attract some materials and not others compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of whether they are attracted to a magnet, and identify some magnetic materials describe magnets as having 2 poles predict whether 2 magnets will attract or repel each other, depending on which poles are facing
|Food groups Teeth & Digestion describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions
|Electricity identify common appliances that run on electricity construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers identify whether or not a lamp will light in a simple series circuit, based on whether or not the lamp is part of a complete loop with a battery recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether or not a lamp lights in a simple series circuit recognise some common conductors and insulators, and associate metals with being good conductors
|DT Design, Make, Evaluate
|Magnetic game Puppets? understand and use mechanical systems in their products [for example, gears, pulleys, cams, levers and linkages] Technical Knowledge -magnets
|Sewing – Bayeux Tapestry
|Smoothie understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques understand seasonality, and know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown, reared, caught and processed
|Skyscrapers understand and use electrical systems in their products [for example, series circuits incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors] apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures Pies? American food understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques
|Art and Design
|Art week: Claude Monet
|Wire sculptures Calder?
|Puppet background Art week – Antony Gormley
|Art week – Still life (Fruit & Veg)
|Unit 1: Physical, Emotional and Mental
|Unit 4: Aspirations
|Unit 6: Safety (E-safety)
|Unit 2: Healthy lifestyles
|Invasion games, Fitness/Cross country
|Dance/ Net and wall games
|Striking and fielding
|Athletics, Invasion games


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1001 Fonts is a site that you can go to pick out the perfect font for your project. It also has free commercial use fonts if you need to get a new font for a commercial use.
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We consider ourselves a conversant copy team here at Punch, so it's natural that we view ghostwriting as an intriguing industry. A cursory Google search will display the following if you ask it to define a ghostwriter and a copywriter;
Ghostwriter, noun. A person whose job it is to write material for someone else who is the named author. Copywriter, noun. A person who writes the text of advertisements or publicity material.
So far, not so different. Although, a recent Marie Claire interview featuring several prominent US ghostwriters shows how these lines are becoming increasingly blurred.
Ghostwriters have long been used by celebrities to write novels, autobiographies or magazine columns, however as the article points out, the very definition of celebrity has changed. No longer confined to Hollywood's red carpet, we've seen a huge rise in YouTube sensations, bloggers transitioning to digital influencers, and even regular people becoming 'Twitter famous.'
While it's safe to assume that many ghostwriters actively build a close relationship with their subjects, one writer told Marie Claire of her first job – a 300-page memoir based on the life of a teen Instagram star. Despite ostensibly writing about this girl's life, they didn't meet at any point; "It was a fictional memoir of the girl her fans knew her to be… Her caricature on Instagram is who I wrote about."
Depending on how attached you are to the concept of authenticity, it perhaps isn't a big deal that well known personalities and bloggers use ghostwriters. However, when considering the backlash faced by 24-year-old YouTube star Zoella when it was revealed she used a ghostwriter for her first novel, we could be wrong.
It's arguably more concerning that an autobiography can be crafted without ever having met said person in real life (pardon me, IRL), but so advanced and detailed is their online presence you can still craft a story of their – seemingly perfect – life. The writer then went on to describe how she had to make up major plot points – "break-ups, arguments, whole family members…were completely fabricated".
It's further ironic that these stars' USPs are largely based around honesty and the personal relationships they cultivate with fans, followers and subscribers – after all, where would these stars be without them?
While social media users are becoming more comfortable with newsfeeds acting as a 'highlights reel' as opposed to real life, there appears to be an appetite for the embellished as these personalities continue to stand out in an increasingly cramped digital space.


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The New Yorker, February 15, 1958 P. 24
Talk story about a visit to Ellis Island which is to be sold at auction Feb. 14th. A real-estate man told reporter that when it was up for sale in 1956, Ellis had an estimated value of $6 million, but Eisenhower stopped the sale. He pointed out the expense of setting up any commercial project & therefore believed it wouldn't sell now for more than $100,000. Of all the proposed projects, he think the most practical one is that of Hogan, Javits & Ives, who want to buy Ellis for a narcotic addicts' hospital. Reporter took ferry to the Island & talked with Raymond Thompson, maintenance enginner of the installations there. Thompson took him on a tour of the powerhouse & the buildings where the immigrants used to reside. Describes some of the rooms. The hospital, which was abandoned in 1948, looked pretty dilapidated. Thompson said he's been work- working there since 1942 & would like to see some people come back & make decent use of the place.