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The Global Struggle against Free Basics
//CGCS Visiting Scholar Till Waescher explains that India's recent ban on Facebook's zero-rating initiative is a huge victory for both domestic and transnational privacy advocates
While many have voiced concerns surrounding Facebook's Free Basics service's violation of net neutrality principles, digital rights activists across the world also oppose the service due to privacy concerns. These activists highlight that for impoverished citizens of the 'Global South' the data plan is not actually 'free' as they pay with their personal data. Although Facebook has pledged to store the data for only 90 days, advocates worry that the company may permanently monitor the Free Basics traffic. A brief look at the debate in India also reveals that the fear of online surveillance was central in the anti-Free Basics movement. For example, Anupam Saraph, a Professor of Systems, Governance and Decision Sciences at the University of Groningen, and an advisor to the World Economic Forum, has called Facebook's service "more dangerous than the US National Security Agency's (NSA) Prism Project," essentially threatening Svarajya, India's founding narrative of self-rule developed by Gandhi during the struggle for independence.
Critiques of Free Basics being a masked form of 'digital colonialism' have accompanied the project from the start—even a major, largely friendly profile in TIME magazine called aspects of Free Basics "distasteful". (An unfortunate, quickly deleted tweet by board member Marc Andreessen seemed to confirm critics who accused Facebook of having a colonial mentality.) Activists around the world have noted that Free Basics effectively resembles the British Empire and brings in algorithms from the 'North' to data-mine the 'South.' While the Indian government's eventual decision to not greenlight Facebook's initiative was mainly the result of national discourse and activism within India, the international attention the issue received certainly helped. One of the core mechanisms of any form of transnational contention – lifting local or national concerns to the international level[1] – is applied in this case as well. Through globally coordinated efforts, activists and advocates within and outside of India managed to put the Free Basic controversy on the international news agenda.
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How the Internet Was Saved… and Why the Battle Continues
//Annenberg Assistant Professor Victor Pickard discusses the FCC's February 2015 decision to pass strong net neutrality rules. This article was originally posted on the Huffington Post and can be accessed here.
Last week's historic decision by the FCC to pass strong net neutrality protections is both closure to a 13-year-long struggle and an opening salvo for battles to come. In one of the most important public interest decisions in American media policy history, the FCC, in a 3-2 party-line vote, reclassified broadband as a common carrier telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act.
What this means is that the FCC now has the regulatory authority to prevent Internet service providers from discriminating against (blocking or slowing down) online content or creating fast and slow lanes based on whether content creators can afford to pay up. This is a big deal, and the excitement is warranted. But potential threats abound.
In the near term, we should expect continued court challenges and efforts from the Republican-led Congress to undercut the FCC's regulatory authority if not seek outright reversal. We have yet to see the final wording of the ruling, but potential litigants are reportedly lawyering up for judicial review, and AT&T has already announced its intent to sue. Beyond the decision being vacated by a court or Congress, a future reversal from a Republican-led FCC is also possible.
And even preserving net neutrality will not come close to solving our many Internet problems like…
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Dear FCC: Net Neutrality Is Part of a Social Contract
//Annenberg Assistant Professor Victor Pickard discusses the net neutrality debate in the United States, stressing the importance of safeguarding an open internet. This post was originally published on the Huffington Post and can be found here.
With his ringing endorsement for strong net neutrality protections, President Obama has joined a public groundswell for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reclassify the Internet as a utility. This move would not only enable the agency to remain true to its mandate to regulate in the public interest, it would also, according to the President and many of the nearly 4 million Americans who filed comments with the FCC, promote democratic values of openness, fairness and freedom.
Such overwhelming public support for what may seem like a wonky regulatory debate reminds us that net neutrality is and always has been much more than a technocratic squabble over how Internet "pipes" are managed. It's about the role of media and information in a democratic society, and the role of government — in this case the FCC — to help ensure access to information because…
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The GovLab Selected Curation of Articles on Net-Governance: Issue 41
The Selected Curation of Articles on Net-governance (the SCAN) is a weekly digest on internet governance news, reports, and events produced by the Governance Lab @NYU (the GovLab) as part of the GovLab's Living Labs on Smarter Governance project. The SCAN is cross-posted weekly from the GovLab on the Internet Policy Observatory. The original posting of the GovLab SCAN- Issue 41, September 5, 2014 can be found here.
This week's highlights:
- The 9th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) took place in Istanbul, Turkey this week. Topics of significance this year included the transition of the stewardship of the IANA functions, ICANN's "accountability update", net neutrality, safeguarding the multistakeholder model, the Internet and human rights, and Internet access. The full schedule can be found here.
- The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is focusing on reducing anti-competition policies this week in what is viewed as a significant position statement with regards to net neutrality debates.
- The U.S. Congress will deliberate on two privacy bills when Congress resumes on September 8: The USA FREEDOM Act –currently holding widespread support- and CISA (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act) –a bill that is currently…
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Sam and Mango back together in Waikanae
March 12, 2109
It is always great when a story ends well and this one certainly did. We reported earlier that a parrot had been spotted in a Waikanae garden. After sharing the story we found another Waikanae resident, Sam, was missing one parrot...sure enough it was the one and the same and Mango is now happily reunited with Sam following an afternoon of adventures around Waikanae.
Many thanks to the residents who came to the rescue and the excellent public response.
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A long weekend at the beautiful Barn in Tivoli with M&D. Evenings were spent lighting fires, cooking s'mores, and curled up with a book. Days were spent running or hiking through the vast hills and surrounding space. A trip to Hudson, a glimpse of Germantown, and a lot of time wandering the streets of tiny Tivoli, planning which house we should buy. (Tom, as you can see below, you were missed.)
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Sunday, 22 October 2017
Tivoli Snapshots
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Friday, 20 October 2017
Wandering around Fort Greene on a fall evening is like floating through a Brooklyn dream. Majestic brownstones line the sides of the quiet roads, kids scoot home with parents hurrying along side, flowers fill the front gardens and climb over front doors, and trees line the sidewalks. It's picturesque. When you then round the corner and find a glass-fronted, plant-surrounded, bustling restaurant, you should definitely go in. Hopefully the restaurant you walked into is called Metta.
The main focus of this restaurant? The open wood fire. It warms the room (both atmospherically and temperature-wise), is the source of much of its attention, and dominates the menu. In a good way. The executive chef, Noberto Piattoni, hails from Argentina, where he spent time learning the magic of cooking over fire with the food world's fire god, Francis Mallman.
The menu features a showstopper steak cooked on the wood-fired grill and served with an addictive chimichurri. I'll now never want to each chicken that's not cooked over a fire. And I'll need to build a fire before I next try to cook mackerel. But that was only the mains. We started with crispy, crunchy schmaltz potatoes (aka marathon runner's heaven), and charred flatbread with tzatziki. Then we worked our way through the farmers' market with the small plates: tonnato with market vegetables, charred fairytale eggplant, and a salad of peach, rye berries, charred tomato, tomatillo and crème fraîche.
We were pretty overwhelmed by char by this point. We loved it, but charred sweet potato wasn't the dessert we were craving. So back we went to Van Leeuwen for ice cream, because that's our routine these days.
Metta, 197 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
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Sunday, 15 October 2017
Getaway Snapshots
Last weekend we escaped the city with a Christmas present from M&D: a weekend in a Getaway cabin. No internet, lots of woodland, possible bear sightings, and time to read and cook over a campfire. It was heavenly. Here's some snapshots from a weekend I hope we'll repeat very soon:
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Hamburg: Pre-Program
Add an extra night in Hamburg and explore the maritime spirit of this historic Hanseatic city located on the River Elbe during a guided tour.
- Extend your holiday in Germany with Hurtigruten
- Stay in a centrally located hotel in Hamburg
- Visit Hamburg´s main attractions
- Enjoy a breathtaking view of the city
Day 1: Hamburg
Overnight at centrally located hotel in Hamburg, with breakfast included.
Day 2: Hamburg /Embarkation
The tour starts when we depart the hotel and visit the observation deck at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall to enjoy a view over Hamburg at a height of 37 metres. The hall's stunning architecture has made it one of Hamburg's main landmarks that should not be missed when visiting the city.
Excursion participants get to know this large and vibrant German city during a Hamburg Highlights bus tour.
The tour passes Alster Lake and exclusive residential areas near the city centre as well as Jungfernstieg with its luxury shops and shopping malls, the Renaissance-style City Hall and Stock Exchange, modern downtown architecture and the TV tower. They will visit the outside of the city's famous landmark, `Michel´ – St. Michaelis Church. Afterwards it heads for the world-famous entertainment and red-light-district, St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn, and the nearby harbour.
Practical information
The price includes one night at a hotel in Hamburg, incl. breakfast, transfer from hotel to pier and 3.5-4 hours Hamburg Highlights Tour with English/German-speaking guide.
Not included: Gratuities, lunch and dinner
Remarks and requirements:
- This tour starts one day before embarkation
- Guests with limited mobility are on request
- Booking code: HAMPRE
- Minimum number of participants: 15
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the trip up until 6 weeks before departure.
Tour dates:
- 25.01.2021, 08.02.2021, 22.02.2021, 08.03.2021, 22.03.2021, 05.04.2021, 19.04.2021, 03.05.2021, 17.05.-18.05.2021, 21.05.-22.05.2021, 31.05.-01.06.2021, 14.06.-15.06.2021, 28.06.-29.06.2021, 12.07.-13.07.2021, 26.07.-27.07.2021, 09.08.-10.08.2021, 23.08.-24.08.2021, 06.09.-07.09.2021, 20.09.-21.09.2021, 04.10.2021, 18.10.2021, 01.11.2021, 15.11.2021, 29.11.2021, 13.12.2021, 27.12.2021, 10.01.2022, 24.01.2022, 07.02.2022, 21.02.2022, 07.03.2022


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D.B. O'Callaghan An Illustrated History of the United States of America
Publisher: Longman 1990
144 Pages
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This is a companion volume to "An Illustrated History of Britain". It traces the history of the USA from the time of the Amerindians, through to the arrival of the Europeans, to the present day. Topics covered include colonial life, the Civil War and the American involvement in Vietnam. Each chapter consists of two or three double page spreads with inset material highlighting some of the characters or events mentioned in the main text.


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I've been enjoying Popdose's series entitled "Digging for Gold: The Time-Life 'AM Gold' Series", where each week a panel of the website's regular contributors spend their time listening to songs from the Sixties and then criticising them. (I've enjoyed the songs but not the criticism. It's frequently snarky, and I'm not a fan of snark.)
The latest post in the series focuses on songs from 1966, and one of them is The Lovin' Spoonful's exceedingly pleasant "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice". As soon as main vocalist John Sebastian started singing…
The Lovin' Spoonful – "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" (1965) (excerpt)
Link …it reminded me a lot of this: Ted Mulry Gang – "Sunday Evenings" (1974) (excerpt) Link Here are the full versions: The Lovin' Spoonful – "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" (1965) Link Ted Mulry Gang – "Sunday Evenings" (1974) Link Incidentally, that Ted Mulry Gang song was Song of the day on this ol' blog a few months ago.


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"Far Away" is a song by Australian hard rock band Wolfmother, featured on their 2009 second studio album Cosmic Egg. Written by vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, the song was released as the fourth single from the album on 3 June 2010, backed with a live cover version of the Kate Bush song "Wuthering Heights".[1][2]
"Far Away" has been generally well received by critics. Writing for Spin, David Marchese reviewed the song thus:
"Get your lighters out! If "In the Morning" was power-ballad-as-psychedelic-rainbow, then "Far Away" is its prom-friendly cousin. Over an almost delicate music box melody played on, I think, electric piano, [Andrew] Stockdale, in a relatively subdued voice, sings about the one that got away: "I believe that love is gonna last forever / But it's all within my mind." An acoustic guitar gently pads things out. The drums play a laidback shuffle. The bass shadows the guitar chords. A melodic major key guitar solo swoops in to guide the listener to Valhalla.[3]"
English music magazine NME praised the song as "the only 'progress'" on the album, describing it as "sound[ing] like it was expelled by Axl Rose during an enema in early sessions for 'Chinese Democracy'."[4] In revealing that the song would be released as the fourth single from Cosmic Egg, Australian news website Access All Areas described "Far Away" as "the hands aloft summit of Wolfmother's colossal second album," adding that it is "Wolfmother's sitting on the porch torch song, an epic slice of melancholic keys and searing guitar that sounds like a big ole bag of all-time good times."[5]


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If you need to know who's been making rude phone calls in the middle of the night, or if you want to find out if your mate's been cheating on you, or if you're in the middle of some other sort of relationship drama that happens to involve your cell phone -- the $30 or so it takes to run a reverse cell phone lookup may be well worth it. you can conduct reverse lookups to access phone records for more than 70% of all cellular numbers and over 95% of all unlisted phone numbers. You can then run unlimited background checks on spouses/ potential dates/ tenants/ employees, get hold of someone's criminal background records, any court records/ legal judgments, search for convicted sex offenders (ugh!) in your neighborhood and a lot more.
These vendors are reputable and with them, you get what you pay for. When it comes to my security and the security of my family, I figure it's probably best to sidestep the freebies and shell out a few bucks to get the information that's going to keep us safe and sound! My family's worth it.
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Shortly after world premiering the Pacific Rim: Uprising trailer at New York Comic-Con, I got to sit down with director Steven S. DeKnight and stars John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Burn Gorman, and Cailee Spaeny for an exclusive video interview. Since I knew they were going to be pretty guarded about revealing too much about the upcoming sequel, I sat down with two goals: to have fun and make them laugh. Thankfully, they were all in a great mood and we talked about memorable moments from filming (which included doing karaoke in China), the tone of the sequel, what they each geek out about or collect, and I also asked the most important question of the day: why wasn't Voltron invited to the fight?
If you haven't seen the trailer, Legendary and Universal's Pacific Rim sequel stars John Boyega as Jake Pentecost, the son of Idris Elba's character from the first movie, and the story takes place 10 years after the events of Pacific Rim. The Jaeger program has now evolved and expanded into a massive global defense force after the Battle of the Breach, which comes in handy when the Kaiju threat returns. The film also stars Tian Jing, Charlie Day, Adria Arjona and Rinko Kikuchi, Pacific Rim Uprising arrives in theaters on March 23, 2018.
Check out what they had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis.
Steven S. DeKnight and stars John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Burn Gorman, and Cailee Spaeny:
- Why wasn't Voltron also asked to fight against the Kaiju
- Also why wasn't Robotech invited to fight?
- They talk about the tone of the sequel.
- Memorable moments from filming which includes doing karaoke in China.
- What do they geek out about or collect?
Here's the official synopsis for Pacific Rim Uprising:
The globe-spanning conflict between otherworldly monsters of mass destruction and the human-piloted super-machines built to vanquish them was only a prelude to the all-out assault on humanity in Pacific Rim Uprising.
John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost, a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity's victory against the monstrous "Kaiju." Jake has since abandoned his training only to become caught up in a criminal underworld. But when an even more unstoppable threat is unleashed to tear through our cities and bring the world to its knees, he is given one last chance to live up to his father's legacy by his estranged sister, Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi)—who is leading a brave new generation of pilots that have grown up in the shadow of war. As they seek justice for the fallen, their only hope is to unite together in a global uprising against the forces of extinction.
Jake is joined by gifted rival pilot Lambert (The Fate of the Furious' Scott Eastwood) and 15-year-old Jaeger hacker Amara (newcomer Cailee Spaeny), as the heroes of the PPDC become the only family he has left. Rising up to become the most powerful defense force to ever walk the earth, they will set course for a spectacular all-new adventure on a towering scale.


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Macrophage activation syndrome: a frequent but under-diagnosed complication associated with rheumatic diseases
Antonio G. Tristano
Med Sci Monit 2008; 14(3): RA27-36
Available online: 2008-02-27
Published: 2008-02-27
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) or hemophagocytic syndrome is a severe complication of chronic rheumatic diseases especially in systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Although the cause of MAS is unknown, dysregulation of macrophage-lymphocyte interactions with subsequent increases in the levels of both T cell-derived and macrophage-derived cytokines could be involved in this syndrome, leading to an intense systemic inflammatory reaction, which accounts for the main clinical picture. Patients usually present with an acute febrile illness, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, cutaneous and mucosal bleeding, pancytopenia, and central nervous system, cardiac, and renal involvement. Treatment of MAS in patients with rheumatic diseases has not been standardized yet, but it commonly includes a variety of agents such as high-dose corticosteroids, cyclosporine, cyclophosphamide, etoposide, and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). This article reviews the current literature about the pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and treatment of this severe complication associated with rheumatic diseases.
Keywords: Macrophage Activation - drug effects, Rheumatic Diseases - drug therapy, Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use, Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic - etiology, Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use, Arthritis, Juvenile - drug therapy


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Everyone is nervous heading into their last year of college (except for those going to grad school, that is). It's time recent graduates prove to themselves, and probably to their parents, that all of this was worth it; they can get entry-level jobs, get out on their own, support themselves, and start on a career path. It is probably their family's hope that grads will conduct their job search seriously, and look at companies/organizations that promise a bright future. They've attended their first job fair, passed out their resumes, spoken with corporate recruiters, and some seemed interested. But something doesn't "feel" right in their gut. There's no excitement about all of this.
As recent graduates reflect on why they lack excitement, their minds go to the concept of a "corporate" environment with everyone playing their roles, a pretty large bureaucracy, policies, set work hours; "a single cog in a very large machine you will be," as Yoda would say. Then there's the office politics grads studied about in those business courses. Somehow, it doesn't seem right. They're thinking about their future success, which doesn't include what the "big boys" offer. Recent grads need to look elsewhere.
Graduates need to consider working for a startup. Now their parents and some of their friends might think they're a bit nuts. There's no job security, as 50% of all startups fail within five years, and then where will they be? Mom may be wringing her hands. However, this isn't their parents' world anymore, and there are large advantages to taking this path right now in their lives when they have no obligations other than to themselves.
Flexibility and continuous learning
Most start-ups do not have "pigeon-hole" jobs. They will demand everyone pitch in when and where it is needed. Graduates may have a "job title," but that will not mean a great deal. They'll have a skill others may not, but they will be required to learn everyone's job and everyone will be required to learn some of their job. This environment means continuous learning.
What's the other great thing? Grads will be forced out of their "comfort zone" into exciting challenges; things can change on a dime, and they will need to change with them. If graduates really enjoy risks and challenges, they'll love it.
Discover new talents
With all of the emphasis on pitching in, group decision-making, and problem-solving, recent grads may find they have creative talents and current skills they never knew or nurtured. They will be far more well-rounded in what they know and what they can do.
Learn how to budget
Pay is generally not the best for those who join startups. In fact, no one joins a startup for the salary. Graduates will often have to continue living like poor students, but they know how to do it. They'll stretch those dollars, shop at thrift stores, and eat Ramen noodles sometimes. So what? Grads will also learn how to budget and be frugal.
Work with passionate people
Enthusiasm is contagious, and that is one of the great things about startups. Everyone comes to work excited about the day and their projects. Everyone shares in each other's successes (and pumps each other up when there are failures). Grads, too, will be excited about getting up every morning and getting to work; many people in the corporate world would love to have that feeling.
Learn entrepreneurship
Forecasters predict small businesses will be more a wave of the future than large corporations. Why? First, corporations continue to expand globally and set up headquarters in other countries. Second, people no longer trust large corporations like they used to. These giants have taken big tumbles in recent years and no longer provide job security to their employees. It is the small business that is trending now. Working for a startup gives employees valuable experience in becoming small business owners at some point, if they should choose to head in that direction.
Push through failure
Most startups have their failures. The good ones with resilient employees move forward, learning from the failure but never losing the enthusiasm for what they are doing. It's good to experience failure when young; it is a wonderful teacher. If that startup goes "belly up," think of all the lessons employees have learned in the meantime.
Potentially invest or be given a stake
A lot of startups value their original people, and founders will give those people a stake in the company. Many people became millionaires because they started out with Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, or Mark Zuckerberg. Having a stake in a company at a young age is a great thing.
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Flexible hours are a big plus. Value is not based upon the number of hours worked. It is based on what employees produce. They may work several 18 hour-long days, only to sleep in late for several days after that and only put in four hours or so.
Dress is a big factor for many job seekers. If they love a jeans and flip-flop environment, taking their dogs to work, letting their hair grow, or sporting a tattoo, they will find the startup environment is where they want to be.
Choosing the right startup
Startups come in all different stages of development. Choosing one should be based on job seekers' level of risk tolerance, their investigation of the founder(s), and their passions for the product(s) or services being developed. Nothing is carved in stone; if one idea doesn't work out, there are many others to try.
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Social media can be a valuable tool in college recruiting. With many college students and recent graduates on social media, college recruiters could find the best job candidates and learn more about them. LinkedIn and Twitter are two social networking websites that benefit recruiters. Amera Fattah, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Eventistry, discusses both sites from a recruiter's perspective and offers advice to college students and recent grads.
"LinkedIn continues to be the top social media platform to recruit college graduates. We are surprised how many recent graduates aren't jumping on this platform until graduation time, and that's usually after they learn how hard it is to find good employers to work for. We recommend graduates set up their LinkedIn profiles about two years before graduation. On their profiles, graduates should note they're seeking internships and also when they are graduating. Many recruiting firms and people working in talent acquisition in corporations will connect with recent grads and bookmark for them later.
Another common way good recruiters pickup candidate leads is on Twitter. This is usually done through content marketing, where a piece of content is put in front of the target market. Sometimes, we add a job posting on Twitter or an article such as "millennial resume mistakes," and we pick up many leads from recent graduates seeking employment. New graduates need to keep their heads on a swivel; on social media they are going to find opportunities flashing by their faces even when they're not looking. Ultimately, this is really how social media works when attracting college graduates for this generation. Grads may be following the Yelp \ Talia Jane trend on Twitter and then see a job posting roll through their feeds, so pay attention."
Want more advice on using social media for college recruiting? Follow our blog to learn more about the best practices in college recruiting and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.
Amera Fattah is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Eventistry – a Metro Detroit event and creative services company. A graduate of Oakland University, she achieved her Bachelors of Arts in Communication and Public Relations with a concentration in biology. She began her career in marketing and media relations and has worked across multiple industries ranging from non-profit organizations, medical technology, real estate, and career services. She is also a board member of the The Art Experience, a non-profit organization dedicated to art therapy of underprivileged and special needs people. Amera is an avid social media specialist and has a passion for marketing, media relations, and creative services with a history of diverse work experiences and focus on millennial entrepreneurship.
Recruiters should watch out for hiring trends in college recruiting in 2016. One trend is connecting with college students on LinkedIn. By engaging with potential candidates sooner rather than later, small companies will have a chance to compete with large companies for the best talent. Dennis Theodorou, Executive Search Expert and Vice President of Operations at JMJ Phillip Executive Search, discusses this trend as it relates to his company and others.
"One major tip we are giving clients and something we have been actively doing in the last two years is connecting with candidates on LinkedIn prior to their graduation, as early as one to two years before graduation. At that point in their careers, our companies and other companies often setup pre-interviews or bring candidates onsite for mixers or for "learn what we do" type-of days, offering a unique, hands-on, real world experience.
A big issue small and medium-sized companies need to accommodate is all the large corporations are picking up a good portion of the graduating class before these smaller companies ever get a shot. As a smaller company, we have had to become more aggressive for our internal hiring and for our clients to gain an edge and earn the attention of top talent. If recruiters and hiring managers cannot get recent graduates or college upperclassmen interested in their companies way before graduation, it's likely they will lose these candidates due to high profile startups and large Fortune 1000's hitting campuses with presentation days – nearly automatically placing them lower on students' interest and priority scale before even having a chance.
As employers, capture their minds early, and you will increase your odds greatly, but you have to be highly proactive."
At College Recruiter, we believe every student and recent graduate deserves a great career, and we are committed to creating a quality candidate and recruiter experience. Our interactive media solutions connect students and graduates to great careers. Let College Recruiter assist you in the recruiting process. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for more information about the best practices in college recruiting.
Mr. Dennis Theodorou has more than 15 years of operational excellence and executive experience across multiple industries including: Executive Search, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail and Hospitality. Mr. Theodorou graduated with a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management from the leading supply chain management college in the world, Michigan State University. He has continued his education through graduate-level course work at Harvard University. As a development agent for Subway, he managed and led an entire region of store locations including the management of self-owned stores, franchise development, real estate, and area management. As a national expert in hiring, he has hired more than 700 employees over his entire career span and works hand-in-hand with companies to help on board top talent. Currently as Vice President of JMJ Phillip, he manages a portfolio of executive recruiting and employment service brands, spanning multiple locations and across nearly all verticals.
There are not many career fields that have as many interesting and varied opportunities as the real estate industry does. There are many ways to get into this exciting industry. Some may require completing a course for real estate license purposes, while others require either a basic college degree or an advanced degree, with a primary emphasis on real estate.
Some students who have graduated from real estate licensing courses become traditional realtors, either working for an established real estate firm or as self-employed realtors. In fact, about 50 percent of realtors are self-employed. Others, however, go into occupations that have an emphasis in real estate, while being in an entirely different industry. (more…)
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Ok so,
I went out with Epic Failure again, his name is Jared just so you know. And there are a few things I should probably go over with you to get you up to speed. I've been hiding out. I'm sure you've noticed. I guess I just needed a little space for my head because I'm happy and excited and not sure how to handle Bryan who is totally gorgeous but I'm dating Jared who I really like. So, you would think this would be an easy choice right? Go with the guy you like.
Ok well, I worked late with Bryan and as you can see he is totally hot. He is so engaging, captivating, easy to be with and I feel like he could easily be a great boyfriend but more than that, a really great friend. I want that. I want to date someone who I can feel close to like they are my friend. That is what I'm wanting from Jared, that companionship.
When I'm around Bryan it just flows. It always has, he's just been in my life as a coworker though. We never really talked beyond the normal office stuff and a little bit here and there about our lives. But, when we work on a project together… it's like peanut butter and jelly. We click so well. He makes me long for more of that because believe it or not I'm coming up on my 90th birthday as a flatliner. The last time I was close to anybody was probably about 20 years ago and after that went south (and by south I mean my best friend tried to poison me with silver, garlic, wood chips, etc.) I was very wary about letting anyone get super close to me. I have acquaintances that I can hang out with.
You know, people I can call up to go on playful hunts that don't result in anyone dying or even just to test our skills for various missions. Working for Primus means you can get called in for anything at any time despite what your actual job is. So, I got called on a few interesting things with Silver Banshees and Liths (vampires infused with dark powers) and I am in the ongoing float pool.
But, when I do get pulled in to prep a mission for someone or go on one myself, guess who is right there with me? Yep, you guessed it. Bryan is. He is sweet unlike anything I have ever known. People tell me he is a lot like Paul. But, Paul is a traitor and is chasing after some human girl against Primus' orders. However, if Paul had stayed around and had not gone off of the grid, Bryan is what they say he would be like. Maybe they're cousins.
Anyway, I want that closeness and ease with Jared and I just don't know how to get it. I want to say yes to Bryan just so I don't feel like I'm so alone even though I am dating the gloriously gorgeous Jared who everybody loves but shies away from because he can be kind of a loner and has turned most everybody down anyway.
Maybe I should not have started writing him because he does turn most girls down, but I did not want to go down as just another number, just another rejectee, and too he gave me hope because he was witty and flirtatious with me too which is abnormal for him anyway.
I'm rambling.
So, Jared and I decided that instead of going to sea we would go to the mountains and hunt. We were trying to lure a bear to a house full of people throwing a party that way when the human police investigate the bloodbath we'd have an alibi. The bear was of course easy to coerce, but the people at the house were hunters of some sort and shot it dead. Then shot at us, and things went downhill from there.
Now, granted. There are no witnesses and we only drank about 5 people, but we did have to drink them to death to avoid being called in by Primus for exposing our secret.
Jared isn't into the grocery store stuff. He likes the real thing. I admit. That blood was good, but I remember why I stopped. I became a very hollow person not regarding any life, not even mine as a vampire, the more that I killed and that feeling crept up on me.
Once I finally told him why I was so bummed he understood and felt bad, but I reassured him that this whole thing was my idea and that I wanted to go hunting with him. Most couples hunt together. If we are really hitting the fast forward button then we should too.
I felt sick to my stomach with guilt though and despite my intentions to be a "good girl" I wound up being quite naughty with him. Which of course he couldn't keep to himself and although I know I have nothing to feel badly for since he is technically my boyfriend… all I could think about was how hurt Bryan would be when he found out. I wouldn't hurt that man for anything. He is truly wonderful.
Hence, my hiding out.
So, I finally stopped avoiding him and went to work. Low and behold he had been out of the office for the last few days so at least he had not heard from anyone else yet that Jared and I had become a bonafide thing. But, I still would rather be the one to tell him.
I feel like I owe him that. I mean, he is so sweet to me and really went out on a limb to tell me how much he cares for me and I want to honor that somehow.
Wish me luck Elle. He'll be in the office before my shift is over and instead of telling him that I didn't call and connect with him while he was on his mini vacation, which I know is what he was hoping for… I will be more or less admitting to sleeping with my boyfriend and all but throwing his affection for me in the trash.
Now I feel like I'm the Epic Failure.
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Phase 3: Development/Testing
Some people may argue that development and testing should be taken up as different phases. But, considering the interaction that needs to take place between these two teams and the synergy required between each member of these two teams it seems befitting to keep these two activities in the same phase.
The development phase should be initiated only once the complete deliverable has been received from the design team. This is one of the best practices that should be employed in product development. Organization should be employing their internally identified best practices to develop, test and review the product.
At times not all resources as required by the project are available. This is a good phase to employ any third party organizations (e.g. design consultants, contractors, etc) as key members of the development team, as initiation if this phase indicates that the teams clarity on the overall aspect of the application at hand.
Apart from testing, milestone review meetings should consist of high level review of features & functions associated with the given release, and should have both an architecture representative as well as a dedicated project manager present to ensure proper compliance & schedules are being met along the way. In the event that a necessary change needs to take place, the key people in the meeting can co-ordinate with their perspective teams to ensure project deliverable move forward in a stream-lined and coordinated fashion.
This will also ensure that elements such as scope creep stay to a minimum, because the functional specification is aligned with a work breakdown structure, with appropriate timelines as-signed accordingly.
Remember that a key difference between management review and testing is what is defined as difference between verification and validation respectively.
Testing or verification is to check "Are we building the product right" whereas review or validation is to check "Are we building the right product". Mark the subtle difference between the placement of the word "Right".
As functionality is completed, and stakeholder buy off is complete. The project should go through a final approval, with key stakeholders engaged to ensure functionality aligns with the statement of work and functional specifications. This should take place with small groups of key representatives, with a set timeline for feedback and data gathering. The project sponsor in this case too has the final say.


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So, let's have a glass of wine (or beer!); talk, have a nosh, catch-up AND hear from a web-based learning expert.
Now, are you curious about e-Learning design and development and the value to you and your organization? If your answer is YES!, you must bring your work colleagues, corporate teams, and friends to this casual, relaxed, "fireside chat" event with Storyline Hero and Chief Nugget Head, Kevin Thorn.
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After retiring from the Army as a trainer, Kevin earned a Technology Management degree (Christian Brothers University) in pursuit of an IT career. When his interest in technology mashed with his passion for visual design, along with his experience in training, he founded NuggetHead Studioz, LLC.
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Moving With Kids: How to Keep Them Happy and Occupied
The Big Move didn't sound so overwhelming at first. Donate all your extra stuff, organize and pack what's left — no biggie. But now your toddler's wailing about how he'll miss his friends and your daughter is going ballistic about starting a new school, which makes you feel like throwing a tantrum yourself.
Moving can be tough on kids, particularly if you're leaving the only home they've ever known. So before the moving truck arrives, step back from the boxes and focus on making this transition a good one for your little ones.
Give them a sense of control.
Two keys to keeping yourself and your children sane during a move: Give your kids an age-appropriate purpose and help them envision specific things they can look forward to in your new home. That's the advice from Lori Collins Burgan, who authored the book Moving With Kids after moving five times in seven years with her husband and three kids.
For children, the disruption in their routine can feel truly overwhelming. The solution? Give them specific tasks they have control over. For example, ask each child to pick out and pack a special backpack especially for the move. They can stuff it with activities for the car or plane, their most prized stuffed animal and a few other comforting belongings. Talk to them about their new neighborhood and let them choose the first new restaurant you'll try. Ask them to think about what color they'd like to paint their new bedroom or whether they might want airplane or racecar bedding. It's harder to have a meltdown when you're having fun.
Ask them for "help."
You'll need to label your moving boxes anyway, so turn that task into an art project by giving the kids markers and stickers to transform them into cardboard masterpieces. In the meantime, you'll get a chance to wrap up your fragile items. Consider giving each child his or her favorite color marker to color-code the boxes, making the boxes easily identifiable.
Older kids can help fold, organize and pack their clothes. Just remember to set aside a favorite outfit for each kid for moving day. Ask younger kids to help sort their belongings into categories — pajamas in one pile, shirts in another — making it easier for you to pack. (Now's your chance to match up random socks! Loners become hand puppets, since the other toys are getting boxed up.)
Need to keep the kids out of your hair? Set up a play tent or box fort in the middle of your living room. That way any mess will be confined inside.
Make the new place feel like home.
Before moving day, shop for a few items that'll serve as welcome-home gifts. Pick out a few fresh decorations for their new room, or let older kids select items they like. Got a sports fan? Pick up a team poster to show support for your new hometown heroes. A guidebook of local plants and animals will give children things to identify while they explore.
Once you arrive at your new house, help the kids get settled into their rooms before you tackle the kitchen unpacking. As much as you might want to find your forks, your transition will run smoother if you get the kiddos settled into their new digs first.
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I am overjoyed to announce that one of my inspirational clients has been granted asylum in the United States of America. This individual, who just so happens to be a transwoman, demonstrates what it means to be a woman by exhibiting profound internal strength, mental endurance, a passion for life, the ability to rise up through the darkest despair, and an uncanny ability to hold her head up high through some of the most excruciating moments of existence. Transwomen are so severely mistreated, abused, and tortured all over the world — the United States is not an exception. However, there are certain laws and rights that do protect transwomen, transmen, and others who do not subscribe to a binary gender.
After suffering from verbal abuse, physical violence, sexual violence, severe childhood neglect, torture, threats, and hate crimes — without even minimal protection from law enforcement (they actually were perpetrators of assault) nor safe family members, this asylum-seeking transwoman has received that what she already deserved as her birthright — asylum in the United States. Like all of the colorful hummingbirds who stop at East Bay Area Therapy for a short sip of nectar, may she fly!
East Bay Area Therapy provides psychological evaluations for immigrants with various types of legal immigration cases not limited to U Visa, asylum, the extreme hardship waiiver (I-601A, I-601, I-929), VAWA, T Visa. All services are provided by Grace Pacheco, M.A., MFT, a liicensed psychotherapist in the state of California who is fluent in both English and Spanish languages. She commonly works with interpreters who speak languages from around the world and has access to interpreters who speak Mayan indigenous languages (Mam, K'iche'), Brazilian Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Tagalog, Hindi, Arabic, and more.
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Cultivating a Safe Oasis: An Afternoon with a Cutting-Edge LGBT Immigration Law Firm
Oasis Legal Services is a new non-profit immigration firm, whos staff tirelessly works to secure a safe haven in the united states for gay, lesbian, and transgender asylum seekers, fleeing violence, torture, and hateful treatment in their countries of origin. their staff members speak fluent Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Japanese. I was initially introduced to oasis legal services through attorney Dustin Bankston, owner of Bankston Immigration Law Office in El Cerrito, California, who worked with Oasis staff members, at the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, in Berkeley, California.
I had the pleasure to join this team of immigration attorneys, volunteers, language interpreters, board accredited representatives, executive board members, and other essential figures, vital in maintaining the success of this unique and cutting-edge specialty firm.
In my role as a licensed mental health clinician, i meet many of their clients, who undergo psychological evaluations, for whom i provide a formal written report, which is utilized for their immigration cases. more often than not, i uncover severe incidents of victimization, hate-based targeting, experiences of torture, severe abuse and neglect, and other paralyzingly traumatic experiences. i conduct a comprehensive screening for various mental disorders, of which the primary findings are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and other trauma-based anxiety disorders, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Oasis Legal Services held a team meeting to increase connection among their many diverse collaborators, share inspiration, plan for their exciting next steps, and champion the group for social justice. it was a pleasure to meet new team members, and reunite with some old friends.
for more information on Oasis Legal Services in Oakland, California...
Oasis Legal Services is a nonprofit immigration firm in Oakland, California who advocates and specializes in the unique immigration needs for the LGBTQIA+ community. Most of their clients are monolingual Spanish speaking survivors of severe forms of violence, torture, hate crimes, and other experiences of cruel discrimination in their countries of origin, solely based on sexual orientation or gender identity.


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A Brexit supporter has been jailed for 12 months for bringing Eurostar services to a halt on 'Brexit Day' by climbing on top of a railway tunnel wrapped in an England flag.
Terry Maher's protest on March 31 - the day Britain was originally due to leave the EU - near St Pancras International station caused 88 trains to be cancelled, affecting 22,000 people.
The 44-year-old's stunt was described as the "single most expensive incident in the history of high-speed rail in Britain" and was estimated by British Transport Police to have cost £1 million.
Maher, who lives in Clerkenwell near the station, was jailed after previously admitting committing an unlawful act on a railway under the Malicious Damage Act, as well as one count of sending a malicious communication to his ex-girlfriend.
Maher, who has a history of mental health issues, wrapped himself in a St George's flag before climbing on to the roof of the tunnel with power banks for his phone and warm clothing and staying there for 13 hours before being talked down.
Blackfriars Crown Court heard that his actions stopped high-speed trains travelling to the southeast and France, disrupting thousands of commutes and delaying holidays and leaving people stranded overnight in London.
Businessman Arron Banks under fire for joke about Greta Thunberg being in a 'freak yachting accident'
When arrested Maher complained about the police and Brexit.
He told the court that the stunt was a "cry for help", saying: "I'm aware I could have gone to prison for that, but I was asking for help."
Nasreen Tincey, in mitigation, said: "He has been suffering from a number of mental health issues."
Speaking after Maher was sentenced, investigating officer Detective Sergeant Dean Percival said: "This has been described as the single most expensive incident in the history of high-speed railway in Britain.
"However, not only did it cost the rail industry, it also cost thousands of commuters and holiday-makers their time, significantly delaying their journeys and leaving them stranded at stations desperate for the situation to be resolved."
He added: "Maher's selfish actions profoundly impacted the day-to-day lives of the public; that impact is what he was brought to court to answer for."


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Storm the House 2
Storm the House 2 is castle defense game for shooting game players.
Fun Facts on Storm the House 2
One of the most colorful flash games of all time is Storm the House 2. It is a 'defend the castle' type of game wherein you would be shooting various enemies as they approach your fortifications. If you want to play Storm the House 2 game you just need to visit Pukmo more often. The application is children friendly and it can be played by kids of all ages. Each level is comprises of days. The more days you enter the more enemies that would get to you. The page starts with the main menu screen. In the main menu, you would be able to choose the toughness and you would also find the instructions panel. Storm the House 2 is a fairly easy to control and you only have to move your mouse in order to aim and shoot. Like many other games in different categories, you can also play Storm the House 2 without ever paying a single cent.
Storm the House 2 online game with a motto 'Let's Deux this' has 4 different complexity levels: Easy, Normal, Hard and Why God? If you are a beginner game player, it is strongly advised that you start with easy level and whenever you succeed in Storm the House 2, you go further the harder levels step by step.


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We're so excited for summer and even more excited for our next stop on our IRL tour, Washington DC. We reached out to Style Gallery siren, Rocky, and asked her to give us the deets on our nation's capital. This busy Med student was able to sit down between shifts and walk us around all of her fave spots in her adopted home. So grab your sandals and your sunnies and get ready to dive in to DC!
Tell us a little bit about you and your life in DC — we'd love to know more!
I was born and raised in Brooklyn and moved to DC after graduating from college several years ago. Leaving the Big Apple to live on my own was a big step, but I've had such a great time discovering the wonderful, vibrant culture that makes the District unique! From the 17th Street High Heel Drag Queen Race to street performers drumming go-go music on a Friday night, you never know what is waiting just around the corner.
I'm currently a medical student so I spend most of my time running around the hospital helping to care for DC's residents. On days when I'm not in scrubs and comfort clogs I try to add a little bit of personality to my work looks with a fun print, pops of color, or fun accessories. Professional style never has to be boring!
In my free time, I love taking my bike out and about exploring new parts of the city. It's a great way to get around and save some cash on gym memberships! I also get a chance to show off my vintage-inspired style riding in the annual Seersucker Social in the summer and Tweed Ride in the fall, hosted by DC-based social group Dandies and Quaintrelles. You can check out some outfits from those rides in my Style Gallery!
Obviously, DC is known for politics and museums. What is off the beaten path that you think is a must-see for those visiting America's capital?
Just a stone's throw from the halls of Congress is the quiet neighborhood of Capitol Hill in NE DC. The neighborhood is a mix of beautiful row houses in a rainbow of colors and local bars, restaurants, bakeries, and bistros. On the weekends I love exploring the centerpiece of the neighborhood known as Eastern Market, which has been around for over a hundred years! It's easily accessible via Metro at the Eastern Market station and is open all year round, rain or shine. At the Market you can find everything from local produce, farm fresh eggs and dairy, and craft foods to handmade arts and crafts and antiques. I can never leave without snacking on samples of the fresh fruits on display and picking up a bouquet of sunflowers to brighten my apartment. It's also a great place to hunt for vintage clothes or the perfect statement jewelry to tie your outfit together!
Is DC known for any culinary creations? Which spot is your go-to when it comes to grub?
Definitely! DC is an international city at heart and draws culinary influences all over the world. Grabbing takeout from the Ethiopian restaurant Meskerem on the way home from work has become a favorite ritual. If I've got a craving for tacos, El Centro D.F., District Taco, El Chucho, and Taqueria Nacional all have delicious options. I'm still trying to decide which one serves the best fish tacos in the city! If you like your food with a side of entertainment, Busboys and Poets can't be beat. The name Busboys and Poets refers to Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy before later gaining recognition as one of America's great poets. True to its name, the restaurant shares its space with a bookstore and café, art exhibitions, and performance space. It's perfect for any occasion, from weekend brunches with my girls to date nights with my boyfriend. Busboys is located in the U Street Corridor, also known as Black Broadway, which has long been a center of DC's cultural and activist scene.
We also know that DC has quite a few green spaces with the Mall perhaps being the most popular. What is your fave public place to promenade?
Hands down, it has got to be Meridian Hill Park! The park sits at the top of a hill about a mile directly north of the White House with some great views of downtown DC. The park is home to some truly beautiful architecture, with cascading fountains, statues of famous figures, and an actual promenade on the upper level. I'm usually in the park on Monday mornings working out with the November Project, a local free fitness group that uses different parts of the city to stay in shape and make new friends. On warm Sunday afternoons at Meridian you can find local families picnic among slack liners and acroyogis, all to the sound of dozens of local musicians who gather to perform in a drum circle that has been held in the park for decades. It's such a vibrant space, no matter what day of the week or time of the year!
+What's your favorite spot in your hometown? Let us know in the comments! And if you want more of Rocky's chic city style and adventures, follow her on Instagram!


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The events of the last few days in Mumbai – the city of my birth – has brought terror to me in a manner most chilling. Terror has reached my doorstep! I do not live in Mumbai, however my wife and I have our parents and siblings and loads of friends who live there. I visit Mumbai every year and exactly 4 months ago I was dining at the Cafe Leopold and at the Taj hotel.
I am still numbed by the magnitude of the events and trying to balance sadness with anger while trying to think constructively as to what we can do to move ahead. The blogsphere is alive with posts, tweets, and groups on Facebook. People are voicing their apprehensions and giving advice.
But how does one control a heterogenous crowd of 19 million people? Even if, hypothetically, one were to restrict freedom and curtail the openness of Mumbai, it is a difficult task! Difficult but not impossble, if we think creatively and honestly.
I believe the answer lies in citizens getting more involved in how Mumbai is run and how the country is run. How? by getting involved in civic matters in your local environment. Why? To start some place small! To build trust! and to address issues that creates a sense of community. A community that is solution-focused and transcends boundaries of religion and social strata. Why? To understand how to share the responsibility with the authorities in creating a good place to live. This simple involvement will create an understanding of challenges and generate practical solutions. Those solutions will infect others and you will be infected by others. And then as the picture of the issues and potential solutions gets sharper; you can support politicians to make democracy work "for the people and by the people" on your terms. Your involvement will have created a sense of transparency and can be used to challenge politicians who are reluctant to change.
With what? Use social networking technologies like http://www.mysociety.org/ to create tools to make this work. Impossible? No! 2 years ago people dismissed claims that Barack Obama could be the next US president. With his roots in communty service, he has managed to galvanize millions to work for change. So lets start now and hopefully in two years we will have reached a milestone in creating a transparent society. A caring and just society. One that is proactive and bonded. One that destroys corruption.
Where to start? Begin by identifying the local politicians and what their promises were and what their responsibilities are. Confront them with this. Use the Right to Information Act and use social networking technology. Educate at the school-level! Educate at the ALM-level? Create networks with diaspora Mumbaikars! Grow at the grassroots! Leverage alumni networks and other action groups. Use this vast human resource that India prides itself with. Get involved!
A society that is transparent and proactive will never allow terrorists to operate in peace.
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The Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence is the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office's flagship fellowship for India and has run for more than 20 years. The fellowship is aimed at young high-flyers and mid-career professionals from diverse backgrounds with strong and demonstrable leadership potential.
In September 2019, the University of Oxford with the Department of Politics and International Relations will commence running the 12-week Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence.
Gurukul Fellows will be exposed to current issues and themes impacting global leadership, including:
- Economics of global integration: growth, trade, regulation and deregulation.
- The role of science and technology: climate change, the internet, technological interconnectedness, cybersecurity.
- International governance and government of the nation-state: the UN, WTO and trade agreements, the European Union and Brexit.
- Social challenges of and to global integration: migration, refugees, inequality and intolerance.
The course includes numerous site visits in the UK and Europe, researching and presenting on a public policy plan to be developed throughout the course, and a varied cultural programme designed to integrate Gurukul Fellows into the academic and cultural life of the University and Department, along with building their professional networks.
Each fellowship includes:
- Full programme fees
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
- Return economy flight from India to the UK
For the Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence, one must:
- Be a citizen of India and currently live in the country. You must not hold British nationality.
- Have at least ten years' work experience prior to applying.
- Be a mid-career professional with strong leadership potential in a wide range of sectors including state or central government, the private sector, media, and civil society.
- Have a good working knowledge of English to be assessed by a qualified English language assessor.
- Have a postgraduate level qualification or equivalent professional training or work experience in a relevant area at the time of application.
- Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines, requirements and expectations of the programme.
Application Deadline February 27, 2019.


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Welcome Seagull! You have come tothe right place and we all know that you can do it. Once you get started you will be so surprised at how easy it really is. Oh yes we all have "OUR DAYS" but then it is straight back into it. Youwill feel better and look fabulous in no time. 10kgs....nothing to loose. You can do that in 3 months if you really want to. So have a read of the forum and go shopping today and start tomorrow... So glad that you found us....You will do fine. Have a great weekend and han…
GOOD ON YOU CAZZA...... Well done mate, I am very proud of you!! Love Makeely:D
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Hi there Erin atkins.com/ check it out, you will find everything that you need to know there... Good luck and happy reading. Love Makeely:D
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Morning guys.... Well i must admit that I was very excited to read this thread....I am the X Pasta queen and I raced out at lunch yesterday to go the the local Asian Supermarket..... well they have been taken off the shelves in QLD due to someone chocking on them. Even the ones in the blocks have been taken off the shelves....I walked out of the shop like a two year old that has just had his lollies taken from him..:mad: I only sulked for a little while but the memory of the thought of having no…
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RBB, don't be a silly billy. You look beautiful. I know what you mean about being tall.....I would love to be a small petite thing! But Grass is always greener....... The picture needs to stay up for a little while just so that the rest of the gang can see it. It really is great to put a face to a name.... It really is not bad at all......:D
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Hello you West Ozzies you!! Great to put names to faces. glad to hear that you had a good time, thanks for the photo. Love Makeely
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Well I am starting up this thread so that if any of you are having a bad day, you can come in here and write down one or more things that you are grateful for TODAY! This will help you if you are feeling a bit down and hence maybe you won't grab for the Chocolate Crossiants or icecream.... So feel free to give it a go. I'll start it off: Today I am grateful for the fact that I have been a very good girl for the fourth day in a row food wise and I am feeling good. Also for finding this site and t…
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"An obstacle is something you see when you take your eyes off the goal " This is the lesson that I am currently learning.....I did used to know this but I am having to relearn it....;)
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Worpec Is that cheesecake that you made the one made with a base, digestive biscuits etc et? The one that I make is this one and per slice is P6 F 37 C4 But that is all I know. I am at work so I can't even really tell you what is in the recipe.... Mascpone Philly lite cheese diet jelly digestive biscuits almond meal butter that is all that I remember Anyway, you do know that you can make the cheesey bit without the topping and put it into muffin paper thingys....Yummooo and even less carbs Try t…
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My God Worpec on 410 cals per day you are certainly going to loose weight. YOu are going to loose strength, your hair, you wonderful glowing skin, the ability to think, your energy just to mention a few. So my advice.....don't follow that at all. Firstly you NEED to have at least 20gms carbs per day for the brain to function well....So keep this up. Fat is good for you, obviously not so much the saturated fat but if you are on the induction it doesn't matter what fat that you are eating at the m…
No worries........Nice Goals you have there Rach and Annelies! I too want to win the lotto and build a house......:D
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Why thank you RBB!! That reminds me of the time......... No just kidding. I am in a silly mood, cause it is Friday arvo and I luuuuuuurrrrrvvvvve not having to come here for 2 days!! YOu all have a wonderful weekend and I will see you all next week. Love Makeely the pop pop popper!
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Placements FAQs
The answers to your questions and concerns about volunteering with Jesuit Missions. If you want any more information do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or calling us on 0208 946 0466.
1. General questions
Where will I go?
We have recently sent volunteers to Tanzania, Kyrgyzstan, South Africa and India. For more information about our current placements, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.
What will I do?
Responsibilities vary from placement to placement, but they have included teaching English, working in a summer camp, running activities at orphanages and working with refugees.
Where will I live?
Accommodation varies from placement to placement, but volunteers usually live in a community with the Jesuits or with other volunteers. Meals will normally be shared with the Jesuit community, or, in the absence of this, kitchen facilities will be available and a small stipend will be provided to cover food costs.
What training will I get?
Prior to departure, you will be invited to attend a training workshop here at our offices in Wimbledon. This deals with everything from keeping safe overseas, to dealing with cultural differences, as well as the importance of communication and the spirituality of volunteering.
What support will I get?
On placement you will be assigned a contact who will be responsible for helping you settle in and assist you on the ground with any issues that may arise. Our Volunteer Coordinator will regularly be in touch with you during your time overseas to check that everything is running smoothly and to help with any difficulties. You will also be put in touch with a spiritual mentor to help you with spiritual guidance during your placement, if that is something of interest to you.
How much will it cost?
You will be asked to provide £450-£600 towards the flight and also pay for medical expenses, insurance and personal spending money. The cost of these vary according to each individual placement. Placements take no payment for accommodation and provide full board. Where you are expected to buy your own food, you will be given a small allowance.
We can support you with this through helping you apply for a grant from various Catholic organisations, giving a talk at your local parish, or putting on a fundraising event.
2. Application Process
How do I apply?
Once you register your interest here, we will email you an application form that you will need to complete and send back to us. We will then read through your application and invite you to our office for an interview if we think we have a placement that is suitable for you.
When should I apply?
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that you have enough time to prepare before the placement (this can include applying for a visa, raising funds, getting vaccinations, attending training etc). Each individual placement has it's own deadline which are found in the placement profiles available on our main volunteer page.
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible to participate in Jesuit Missions' Volunteering Programme, you must be over 18 years of age on departure and be a UK citizen or have indefinite leave to remain. EEA citizens are eligible, provided they have a permanent residential address in the UK.