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The federal government and its offshore detention contractors will pay more than $70 million in compensation to 1905 refugees and asylum seekers for illegally detaining them in dangerous and damaging conditions on Manus Island.

In what may be Australia's largest ever human rights-related settlement, on June 14 the government settled out of court before the class action, brought on behalf of the refugees and asylum seekers detained on the island, began.

In settling the case, the government avoided a long and damaging six-month trial that would have involved evidence of murder, systemic sexual and physical abuse and inadequate medical treatment leading to injury and death.

Lawyers for the asylum seekers Slater and Gordon confirmed the government had agreed to a conditional settlement of $70 million plus costs, to be distributed to asylum seekers based on the length of their detention and severity of their injuries. Costs will run to at least $20 million.

The settlement was reached on the proviso that the government denied all liability for the mistreatment and false imprisonment of people on Manus Island.

The lead plaintiff in the case was 35-year-old Iranian Christian Majid Kamasaee, who fled his homeland to escape violent religious persecution. He claimed on behalf of the group that his treatment on Manus Island during 11 months of detention in 2013–14 was degrading and cruel.

He said the settlement was a long-overdue acknowledgement of the unnecessary suffering endured by those sent to Manus Island.

“This case is not just about me, it is about every person who has been trapped on Manus Island,” he said.

“I came to Australia seeking peace, but I was sent to Manus, which was hell. Sadly, many of my friends are still there.

“Our voices have never been listened to, but today we are finally being heard and I hope everyone’s suffering can be over as quickly as possible.”

The 166-page statement of claim detailed allegations of mistreatment from detainees, as well as supporting evidence from health workers and security experts.

It alleged detainees were housed in lacklustre facilities that were dirty, overcrowded and overheated, were subject to violent and anti-social behaviour from security staff and other detainees, and routinely had insufficient drinkable water, hygiene products and medications, among many other complaints.

A further claim of false imprisonment was added to the class action last year.

Slater and Gordon lawyer Andrew Baker said the people detained on Manus Island endured extremely hostile conditions, but had refused to suffer in silence. “Most were fleeing religious persecution and violence and came to Australia seeking protection, only to be denied their basic human rights,” he said.

“While no amount of money could fully recognise the terrible conditions the detainees endured, we hope today’s settlement can begin to provide them with an opportunity to help put this dark chapter of their lives behind them.”

Iranian journalist and refugee Behrouz Boochani told the Guardian from Manus that the settlement was a concession by the Australian government its policy of offshore detention was illegal.

“The people are very happy because it’s the first time they smell a little bit of justice from Australia,” he said. “The government has kept people in this prison for four years and must answer to the people it has damaged physically and mentally.

“This shows the government recognised that they committed a crime by sending us to this prison. It proves that the government lied to the people.”

The Manus Island detention centre was ruled “illegal and unconstitutional” by the PNG Supreme Court in April last year. It is slated for closure by October.

Boochani said the future of the 900 men remaining on Manus Island remains uncertain, despite the class action settlement.

“It’s time to take us from here and give us freedom in a safe place. Freedom is more important than anything.”

GetUp! Human Rights Director Matthew Phillips said: “Make no mistake — this is hush money.

“Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Dutton will throw around a seemingly unlimited amount of taxpayer money to avoid public scrutiny of evidence of abuses occurring within Australia’s detention regime and to protect the private contractors complicit in those abuses.

“This settlement is an acknowledgement of the abusive environment on Manus Island, an environment that is unsafe for refugees and people seeking asylum.

“Eight months since the US Deal was announced, still not one refugee has been taken to safety. The camps must be urgently evacuated and the men the Australian government detains there brought to Australia.”

Refugee Action Coalition spokesperson Ian Rintoul said the settlement is an admission that the Australian government is responsible for detention on Manus Island. It puts the lie to the continual claims from Peter Dutton that Manus Island is the responsibility of the PNG government.

“No amount of money can compensate the asylum seekers sent there unlawfully for the damage that has been done to them. They, and their families, have lost almost four years of their lives. Three people have died.

“Now the government will pay for unlawfully imprisoning them. But there won’t be justice until the refugees and asylum seekers are brought to Australia.

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Best way to beat the blues? Kill them with active kindness

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The sun’s out, a blinding wintry white. Cold wind is whipping up leaves and paper coffee cups. I am tucked deep inside the hood of an ancient pea coat, walking briskly along a mostly empty Queens, NYC avenue on the last day of the American Thanksgiving weekend.  Four days of bacchanalian feasting and I’m hungover from too much food and friends and family. I am in a black mood. Feel so dark I am scaring myself.

Over a cup of hot tea, I contemplate. Life is good. After a decade of excellent travel, I’m where I want to be, in a job I sought and the zip code I preferred. So what’s the problem?  It hits me like a cartoon anvil to the head. I have no balance. I am completely about work, and have been for most of the past year. I am surrounded by friends and colleagues who are also job-centric. It’s an American thing, and a very New York City thing. And it’s in sharp contrast to the life I created over six years living in Amman, Jordan where I blended a fulltime job with chunky volunteerism. In hindsight, nothing provided me a better perspective snap than getting out of my usual friend and colleague zone, taking on work outside my usual skillset, and indulging in any activity that falls into the ambiguous category of “giving back”.  I need to get active again in ‘making a difference’, outside of the day job, and outside of my head. This is how I found Action for Happiness.

Action for Happiness is a movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society, founded by British economist, Lord Richard Layard. They encourage a fundamentally different way of life – where people care less about what they can get just for themselves and more about the happiness of others. They bring together like-minded people from all walks of life and help them take practical action, drawing on current scientific research by leading experts from diverse fields including psychology, education, economics and social innovation.

The Dali Lama – patron of the group – said, “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions”.  Hear Lord Layard expand on this in his 2014 TEDxTALK.

Happiness is contagious, and our actions do make a difference. Research shows that the happiness of a close contact increases the chance of being happy by 15%. The happiness of a 2nd-degree contact (e.g. friend’s spouse) by 10% and the happiness of a 3rd-degree contact (e.g. friend of a friend of a friend) by 6%.

Science shows that our genes influence about 50% of the variation in our personal happiness, yet our circumstances (like income and environment) affect only about 10%. As much as 40% is accounted for by our daily activities and the conscious choices we make.

Check out their website, which provides ideas and resources to enable people to take action at home, at work or in their community.  I’m going to park my healthy skepticism and try their 12-step Happiness Program:

  1. Take the happiness pledge
  2. Do kind things for others
  3. Create a local Action for Happiness group
  4. Find three good things each day
  5. Thank the people you’re grateful to
  6. Look for the good in those around you
  7. Bring mindfulness into your day
  8. Find your strengths and focus on using them
  9. Get help if you’re struggling
  10. Help kids build emotional resilience
  11. Use positive parenting techniques
  12. Volunteer your time, energy and skills

The Happiness Society has no religious, political or commercial affiliations and welcomes people of all (or no) faiths and all parts of society. Small things can cause big positive changes, so choose an action and make it happen. Go to their website, find a suggested calendar of daily ‘baby steps’ (also in our lead image), poke aound, and perhaps also beat the blues.

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Employees at these companies have three of America's most beloved CEOs.

That's according to a new report by Glassdoor, an online jobs and careers community. The 2015 Highest-Rated CEOs report relied solely on the input of employees who elected to participate anonymously in an online company review survey.

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Actor Park Joong-hoon, actress Jung Yu-mi and director Kim Kwang-sik-I at the press conference for "My Dear Desperado" [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

The smell of shellfish soup cooking fills the room and a red light shines on the stack of soju and beer bottles in the refrigerator. However, it is not a bar rather it is the set for the briefing for the movie. The briefing for the movie "My Dear Desperado" was held at a cart bar near Apgujeong because actor Park Joong-hoon wanted to "have a shot of soju while introducing the movie". The brave yet jobless Se-jin (played by Jung Yu-mi) and Dong-chul (played by Park Joong-hoon) the neighborhood gangster who lacks bravery and always gets beaten up are semi-basement one room neighbors. The two people who look like they would never get along, come together at a nearby snack shop to eat ramen and become close after having a drink together in their room. The audience can see the two people come together when the movie "My Dear Desperado" opens in theaters on May 20. Below are the excerpts from the press conference for the film "My Dear Desperado" attended by director Kim Kwang-sik-I, actor Park Joong-hoon and actress Jung Yu-mi.

10: The storyline of a gangster and a person preparing for a job living together in a basement room is as unusual as the film's title "My Dear Desperado".
Kim Kwang-sik-I (Kim): I have a college friend who has been distressed of not having a job even after getting his master's and doctorate degree. So I had my mind set on making this movie to console my friend. I wanted to give a bit of hope for those in the same situation as my friend, showing that they are not alone and that someone is there for them.
Park Joong-hoon (Park): Se-jin is the exemplary person, someone with all good qualifications to get a good job, including having graduated from a decent school. She just hasn't been able to get a job because of the economical condition. And it's what the reality we are living in is actually like too. It's actually hard in reality for someone like her to meet an older small-time gangster but what's appealing about the movie is how the two people miraculously open up their hearts to each other. It would seem less unexpected if they had been people who are likely to meet but the process of how Dong-chul and Se-jin meet was unique too.

Left to right: Park Joong-hoon and Jung Yu-mi answering questions at the press conference for "My Dear Desperado" [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

10: This is the first time the two of you are working together. What was your first impression of the other person?
Jung Yu-mi (Jeong): When I first met Park, I thought 'Wow! It's Park Joong-hoon!' (laugh) But there wasn’t anything else in particular after that because he treated me with much ease. When we were acting together and he is Dong-chul I don't feel any difficulty but when filming is over and we are taking a break and I see him I feel 'Oh! It's Park Joong-hoon!' and I'm amazed once again. (laugh)
Park: I had thought Jeong is the kind of actress who was abundant with emotions after seeing her roles in "The Birth of a Family" and "Like You Know It All". And from what I heard about her from people in the film business, she is from a fourth dimension and lives in a world of her own so I was half worried and half excited to meet her but I realized that I hadn't seen an actress with such clear eyes. During the first day of filming I told her 'your eyes are so clear' and after spending time with her I found out she was free-spirited. Because of our 17 year age difference, I was worried whether the audience would view our relationship as a man and a woman instead of us being uncle and niece. It was good to see that after working with each other for a while the twenty something year old Jeong was energetic and had her own energy about her.

10: Even though your characters are a couple in the movie, the special video shows that there isn't much physical affection between you two. (laugh)
Jeong: There aren’t that many affectionate scenes. There are a couple scenes but we shouldn't reveal it since there are only a few. (laugh)
Park: The affectionate scene in our movie is so lovable, that we shot it in a very innocent form. (laugh) It's awkward for even us actors to look into each other's eyes all misty-eyed and start kissing away. But in our film "My Dear Desperado" it is very loving and beautiful.

10: Park Joong-hoon, I heard you lost six kilograms for your role.
Park: I don't think there is a need to brag about it because actors are always losing and gaining weight for their roles. Rather than that, the hard part was darkening my skin. My skin is light but I was at a loss because I had to go to the tanning salon for about three to four months. I think the audience will be unfamiliar with who I am appearance-wise because I had to cut my hair short, grow my mustache, lose weight and darken my skin.

10: Park Joong-hoon has played the gangster role in several movies now. Was that one of the reasons for casting him for this role? (laugh)
Kim: I didn't want a pretty boy to play the role of a third-rate gangster and I thought that Park matched the role, to the point where I couldn't cast someone who was uglier than him. (laugh) I thought that someone like Park who has character and humor can relay empathy to the audience.
Park: I have played the role of an inspector five times, a gangster three times, and a bully seven or eight times. But it will be the first time since 2000 that I'm playing the role of a gangster. (laugh) I think the audience will open their hearts for a third-rate person loser instead of a distinguished person. For the movie "Haeundae" I played a geologist and no one believed me when I said a tsunami was coming so I quit that job and hit the streets to become a gangster. (laugh)

Director Kim Kwang-sik-I at the press conference for "My Dear Desperado" [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

10: The video revealing your character Dong-chul did a good job in revealing the day-to-day life of a gangster, almost as if it was the real thing. Have you ever done anything gangster-like in your own life?
Park: When actors take on a role, they become that character in real life. In the movie, my character Dong-chul is angry and while we were filming the movie my family and people around me were afraid of me. I was sharp and filled with anger for two to three months. I think if I play a soft role I will become soft and if I am playing someone who is harsh, I will be harsh.

10: Your character Se-jin is someone who failed at finding a job. In your real life, have you ever failed during an interview or an audition?
Jeong: I haven't gone to that many auditions. I was lucky when I made my debut and I had been to several auditions but the most memorable audition was for the series movie "Voice Letter". The whole audition was impressive. The audition was held at a closed school in the country region for one night and two days. However, I didn't make it. (laugh)

10: In the movie Dong-chul and Se-jin sort of live together because they are neighbors. What is your point of view on couples living together?
Jeong: I haven't thought about it, so I don't really know. But if I find someone who I like, I might have to think about it. I will talk about it when I find someone.
Park: The common thought of the older generation in Korea would be that couples should live together after getting married. I think if I was in my twenties and had someone I liked I would live with them. After living together couples can decide if they want to get married or break up. I highly recommend that couples live together. (laugh)

10: Any final comments for the audience members who will see your film?
Park: I can't pinpoint the exact genre of the movie "My Dear Desperado" even after filming it. "Haeundae" belongs in the human blockbuster category and while some say "My Dear Desperado" is a romantic comedy, I don't think it could simply be called a comedy. You will understand why I said this after watching the movie.

Film "My Dear Desperado" press conference host Kim Ji-sun, cast members and director. [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

From left, comedienne Kim Ji-sun speaks to actor Park Joong-hoon, actress Jung Yu-mi and director Kim Kwang-sik-I at a press conference for film "My Dear Desperado" held at a cart bar in Seoul, South Korea on April 27, 2010.

Actor Park Joong-hoon and actress Jung Yu-mi [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

From left, actor Park Joong-hoon and actress Jung Yu-mi pose during a photo session of a press conference for film "My Dear Desperado" held at a cart bar in Seoul, South Korea on April 27, 2010.

Actor Park Joong-hoon [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

Actor Park Joong-hoon poses during a photo session of a press conference for film "My Dear Desperado" held at a cart bar in Seoul, South Korea on April 27, 2010.

Actress Jung Yu-mi [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

Actress Jung Yu-mi poses during a photo session of a press conference for film "My Dear Desperado" held at a cart bar in Seoul, South Korea on April 27, 2010.

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Welcome to our blog, and we invite you to visit us often. For our first post, we want to share with you a little piece of history behind the birth of Handy Store Fixtures. And this story can actually be considered a classic lesson for any retail business: You must understand your customer’s needs and wants. . .The Handy Grill

In the 40s and 50s, Handy was a division of a very successful regional hardware wholesale business. It was also the name that properly identified a small portable, fold-up barbeque grill that was one of a large line of products manufactured under the HANDY label.

It was during this same time frame when mass marketing, which had originated in the 20s thanks to radio and which allows companies to appeal to a wider audience of customers, began to pick up pace again, following the slumping effects of the Great Depression. As a result, more and more companies needed fixtures and shelving products to store and display merchandise for resale.

When the need for metal shelving was greater than the need for small barbeques, the smart business change was made to appeal to the needs of this market. It was also decided that the Handy name would remain because, like the grill, handy perfectly describes the nature of our store fixtures and shelving products, which is well-built and practical for storage and display.  Thus, Handy Store Fixtures was born.

The last Handy grill came off the production line in 1959. Ever since that time, our Handy-brand Gondola, which is the standard shelving system of the retail world, has been the backbone of Handy Store Fixtures.

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Sometimes I am asked about what I believe about God, the Universe and our origins, time travel, etc.

I’ve been exposed to a lot of different things and I think that ones knowledge or awareness is directly associated with what you can believe, or how much you allow yourself to perceive.

Some people don’t give themselves permission to see beyond the veil or frequency that they are currently at.

I’ve seen large flying objects moving over populated areas in broad daylight. I’ve seen lights come out of mirrors, and energy moving through the air.

What have you seen? Or not seen?

Psychics have an ability to see things out side the norm and

a good example of this was popularized by the film What The Bleep Do We Know.

There is a story about the native people in the “new world” who could not “see” the tall ships of visitors approaching their shore, simply because it was not in their experience, they could see the small boats that came to shore, but not the big ships, it was as if the visitors just appeared in small boats. Their Shaman was summoned and he could see the ships, and over time he helped his community to comprehend and therefore see the tall ships.

I’m not big on “fixing “ or forcing anyone to think or believe in anything they are not comfortable with without their desire to do so.

We are all in our own evolution, and that is sacred.

If people ask me for a jump start I can certainly expose you to what I am aware of or point you in a new direction to help you to gain experiential knowledge of what you are seeking.

Most indigenous cultures have a strong connection with nature, the spirit world and the higher powers of all things important to them.

If we are so advanced in our technologies and ways of being ahead of the game why are we not connected to spirit?

Why are some of us afraid to trust our intuition?

My approach is holistic and the holistic model includes the medical model, meaning that if you are accustomed to seeing a doctor for a particular ailment then you should do so, but also holding the knowledge that other types of alternative remedies and practices exist and are available.

I envision modern people accessing all types of healing processes that best suit their needs and I am certain that psychics and intuitive healers will play a defining role.

Past lives
In spite of the fact that I am very open minded I didn’t used to believe in past lives.

I remember telling a close friend ‘this whole past life thing is ridiculous! Even if you could verify that they are real, what would be the point? The present moment is where it’s at.”

Do you know what? The Angels were watching because my next 5 clients all had past life issues, so lets just say I had to change my thinking to keep up with my own spiritual evolution!

When I was a child I was afraid of water, I wouldn’t mind being next to a lake or wading a bit at a beach but I refused to go in deep water, anything over my head gave me such anxiety that I would ether freeze up or have a tantrum, and find the fastest way out of the situation. One time I even hid inside a hedge for hours to escape a mandatory swimming lesson.

So as you might assume, I discovered had some water issues in my past lives, the most traumatic being one in which an underwater structure fell on me while I was working in a diving suit.

Now that I’ve had that memory and released it, I have a much easier time in water, I actually enjoy it!

So however we investigate our past lives, we can process the information and release it and not further suffer in unconscious confusion.

The very concept of past lives may threaten our concept of reality.

but given the instance of a life threatening illness or compulsive behavior we know we want to change, we may not be so fearful to investigate the possibility.

It may surprise you, but I am very skeptical, it is just my nature.

This is why I resisted my gift for so long, but here it is

and here we are, and here is another client with a past life issue.

What I have noticed is that we draw upon past lives to help us with our present lives. We unconsciously pull information and experience from a past lives to aid us in a present life. This is where everything works out. It’s when a trauma, or intense behavior from a past life effects us in a negative way, and we become prisoners of these effects, that we need to focus on these past lives and ways to heal them.

What’s energy?

What’s energy? What’s energy reading and healing?

Energy is a word I use to title the subtle fields and phenomena existing in all matter and primarily the fields around people, plants and animals.

Clairvoyants, healers, psychics tune into this energy and interpret it discovering information about the past present and future.

Everything in this world that we perceive has It’s own energy field unique to its self.

Just tuning in or focusing on it helps us to have a deeper relationship with it.

In other words, we get to know it and as we do that we become familiar with it and develop respect for it. As this deeper relationship develops we can fully understand it.

Are we a global comunity?

Scientists created the web so they could more easily communicate and share Ideas.

What I do and what so many healers do is a science in its self which is becoming more recognized and applied to peoples lives more and more every day. It’s becoming “normal” for people to go to holistic doctors for treatment, or to receive healing to aid ailments and disease.

I’ve already made some wonderful new contacts on the web and I know this will only grow into a larger community of light! Like minded individuals connecting and sharing information and intentions! Intending that our planet is healthy and safe, intending that all our different cultures and countries have healthy boundaries and connections of love and respect.

We are in an exciting time, a time of change and shift in consciousness! It’s happening right now and there are so many ways to participate!

Just being alive is a really profound experience. It really blows my mind that we are here on this earth! Have you ever for a moment thought about how amazing this earth experience is? I mean just nature alone is amazing, the sacred geometry, the interconnectedness of all these beings, the animals all perfectly adapted to their surroundings. just looking at an image of the earth from space is amazing.

Have you ever forgotten how profound it is?

Some people live in a consciousness of forgetting, so caught up in the competitive nature of human life.

I am part of this too, I choose to be apart of it.

but I also remember the beauty, I recognize what I have and what is all around me. Life is truly amazing!


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Cool, funky place. Great to relax in the garden on a nice warm day, very friendly owner/chef. Great customer service! Not many vegan options, although the options were the Veggie fajitas or a Méxicano sandwich. I think there may have been a couple of other sandwiches and salads which could be made vegan as well. We had the Méxicano sandwich which we asked for without cheese 'sin queso' and it was excellent! The juices were fantastic too, and hand pressed! The green juice was especially yumm!
Great value, I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the Tulum area!

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Cons: Could do with more vegan options

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Just got back from Tulum, and we ate at Bless. The menu, although limited for vegans, was worth the stop. The Chef (Waiter, dishwasher, food prep) was a true artist. Bless is pure Tulum funk...a small outdoor restaurant with an open kitchen, wood tree trunk tables, books, cards, and cool lights. This is not a dress up place, but for us with our vegan kid it was perfect. The chef, Emmanual, was a true host. Everything was prepared with care and artistry. When the power generator went down for a few minutes, he was there with a flashlight and a smile...we knew all was OK and he did not miss a beat. We ate the veggie fajitas, the Bless Salad and the salsa and chips. At the end of the excellent meal, he treated our kid to a kitchen tour, some hugs and more hospitality than one could ever ask for. Visit Bless...restaurants like this need to survive. It's worth the trip to Tulum.
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Pros: Healthy, Funky, Artistic

Cons: Hard to Find, Mosquitos (It is Outdoors!)

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Karmic closed. Was there on on 1/24 and it was the new restaurant's first day. New place is called Bless. They are veg friendly but not all veg. Our meal was very good.

Pros: healthy cuisine, venue

Cons: new rest. replaced a veg rest.

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They often only have one or two non-dairy options, and they haven't had a chocolate option the last 3 times we've been in (deal-breaker for our vegan kids). Their non-dairy flavors are tasty, often things like a fruit sorbet or a pistachio flavor, but the lack of variety and lack of a kid friendly option means it's hard for us to go here.

Pros: Delicious

Cons: Expensive, Slim selection

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Students at HCC can earn as many as 45 credits by examinations or combination of examinations and other non-traditional credits towards the degree requirements.

Exam credit may be earned through nationally normed testing programs including AP, CLEP, IBO, DSST, and Excelsior College for courses offered at Harford Community College. Exams are reviewed by the appropriate HCC faculty and the minimum scores and course equivalencies approved. Students must meet the minimum score required at the time of submission to Registration & Records. In addition, HCC students may earn division exam credit for the satisfactory completion (70%) of tests developed by faculty members for some HCC courses.

  • Advanced Placement (AP), a College Board program, and International Baccalaureate (IBO) exams are available annually to qualifying high school students. Complete list of accepted AP and IBO exams and scores can be found at the following CBET Table. Official score reports must be sent directly to Registration & Records to receive credit for qualifying scores.
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  • The Excelsior College exam for Abnormal Psychology is accepted by HCC. No other Excelsior College exams are currently accepted. The Test Center is not a test site for Excelsior exams.

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CDC updates Zika travel guidance for pregnant women to not travel to any area with Zika risk

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CDC has updated its Zika travel guidance and now recommends that pregnant women not travel to any area where there is a risk of Zika virus infection, including areas where the virus has been newly introduced or reintroduced and local mosquito-borne transmission is ongoing; areas where the virus was present before 2015 (endemic) and there is no evidence transmission has stopped; and areas where the virus is likely to be circulating but has not been documented.

To help pregnant women and others identify areas of Zika risk, CDC published a new interactive World Map of Areas with Zika Risk that allows people to search for location-specific Zika information and travel recommendations. CDC also published an interactive “Know Your Zika Risk” tool that offers tailored risk and prevention messages based on information provided by travelers.  In addition, CDC’s Zika testing recommendations for pregnant women have been aligned with these three risk categories, as depicted in a new map for healthcare providers to use for evaluating and caring for pregnant women possibly exposed to an area with Zika risk.

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Can we do abs and cardio on the same day?

I follow a 3-day spilt work poout routine, whcih goes as M-W-F weight training and Tues-Thurs-Sat cardio for 30 mins. My question is, is it advisable to do cardio and absexercise on the same day or so should I do abs exercise on weeight training days?
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Hi Anil,

If you do cardio first, you will burn up calories first and get your muscles warmed up, THEN do your muscular strength excersices (weight lifting, abs etc.) and you will burn the fatty fat cells.

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yes u can.  better to do cardio after  finishing ur weight training. try hiit. in ur plan on M W F u cna do weights and after that u can perform 10-15 mins cardio. on T TH SAT u can perform 10-15 mins hiit cardio n abs n again 10-15 mins cardio.

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The Hedayet Institute for Arabic Studies is one of the pioneer Arabic institutes devoted to the teaching of Arabic as a foreign language in Egypt. Hedayet Institute has a world class reputation for serving students visiting from abroad and the larger expatriate community in Egypt. It has offered Arabic language and Arabic related studies to students from across the globe since 1994. Hedayet Institute is also a renowned centre for training teachers of Arabic as a foreign language (TAFL).

Why learn Arabic?

There are twenty two Arabic speaking countries in the Arab world and over two billion Muslims who use Arabic in their daily rituals. Arabic is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations . Nowadays, and more than any time, a bridge is needed between the Western cultures and the Eastern Arab-Islamic cultures.

We are one of the oldest and most renowned Arabic language institutes in Egypt and the Arab world. Since the 1990s, Hedayet institute offers world class teaching in Arabic language and related Arabic studies to students from over 70 countries in the world. Our teachers are certified AFL teachers and our programs are academically accredited by several Ivy League and international universities.

  • Marwa Abou Baker – University of California Los Angeles

    "I am glad I chose to study Arabic at Hedayet institute because the instructors are so patient and knowledgeable about a wide range of topics from history to Arabic literature, music to film and media and Egyptian popular culture. I have learned so much in such a short time and the relationship I’ve developed with my instructors is really valuable to me. I especially enjoyed my literature class because I am a graduate student in comparative literature. I never knew I was capable of reading difficult material in Arabic but the class made it easier and more simple for me. I was also very happy with my Egyptian colloquial and modern standard Arabic classes because my speaking & listening skills improved as we as my vocabulary and knowledge. I’ve learned many valuable skills. Thanks to the instructors at Hedayet for making my stay in Egypt amazing!" Summer 2017

  • Tuva Shroder – Leiden University

    I had previously studied Arabic and struggled immensely. But the professors at Hedayet Institute managed to change my attitude toward learning Arabic. I enjoyed all of my classes and made noticeable progress every day. Apart from the Arabic classes, joining Iftar dinners during Ramadan, and weekends trips, made it easier to see all the places in Cairo and Alexandria and to meet people. If you are looking to learn as much Arabic as possible and simultaneously meet people, see the sites and take part in everyday life of Cairo, go to Hedayet Institute. The experience was great and my Arabic has improved on a great scale.

  • Yuval Orr – University of Pennsylvania

    "I cannot say enough about my learning experience at Hedayet Institute. The quality of the teachers is unrivaled by any other foreign language institution I have attended. While many language institutes focus solely on working through standard Arabic textbooks, the program at Hedayet Institute dealt with all aspects of language learning - reading, speaking, writing, listening comprehension and cultural studies. With the help of an excellent group of teachers I improve my language skills vastly. I am now more confident in my ability to communicate in colloquial Arabic, read and write in Modern Standard Arabic, and listen to Arabic media sources. I would strongly recommend Hedayet Institute for anyone interested in immersing themselves in the Arabic language in order to gain a greater understanding not only of the language, but also of the Arabic culture." Summer I 2010

  • Sajida Jalalzai – Columbia University

    "My favorite thing about Hedayet was the program's conscious effort to balance courses in Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Arabic, as well as extracurricular classes and cultural events, all of which showcased Arabic as a living language, rather than a set of grammatical rules and vocabulary lists in textbooks." Summer I 2010

  • Peter C. Lohman- Johns Hopkins University

    Studying at HIAS was an enriching and rewarding experience. Through daily intensive study, interaction with Egyptian culture and history, weekly trips to sites in Cairo, and the support of the HIAS faculty, my Arabic abilities grew beyond my expectations. HIAS is an organized, well-run, professional school that can cater to all levels of Arabic and provides students with a supportive, yet challenging classroom environment. I would recommend it to anyone!"

  • Max Mattern – University of Arizona

    The teachers at HIAS are what really make the program great. They give you a level of personal attention that I’ve never found before in my language classes. Also, they’re not just teaching you the Arabic language at HIAS, but also the Arabic and Egyptian cultures as a whole.

  • Ian Blood – Harvard University

    "HIAS is an incredible value. For a fraction of the price of other programs, I am confident that I learned about as much Arabic as it is possible to learn in 7 weeks! The intimate size of the program is also very nice. Since we all travel together and eat together at Dr. Hedayet's home, we really began to feel like a family. In addition, the cultural, historical, political and religious knowledge that I was able to glean from my professors added immensely to the excellent language instruction. I think it would be hard to find another program with such distinguished, enthusiastic faculty at such a reasonable price. I highly recommend HIAS to anyone, at any stage in their Arabic studies, who wants to have an exciting, intense Arabic learning experience and be introduced to the largest, most dynamic city in one of the most fascinating countries in the world."

  • Maria Stohler – University of Notre Dame

    "Attending the Hedayet Institute was by far the best choice I could have made for my Arabic education. The total immersion experience is incomparable to any other study abroad option in Cairo. The staff and teachers are friendly, extremely helpful and qualified, and the surrounding area of Ma'adi has something to offer any time of day or night. The language classes were small enough that I learned as much as I would have with a private tutor. The weekly field trips were awesome; they truly offer a diverse and educated experience of Egypt. The elective classes - cooking, music, Egyptian films - and field trips are experiences you cannot find except at Hedayet. The family-and-friends atmosphere made the day-to-day experience fantastic. I can't possibly say enough good things about my experience - it was worth every penny."


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How to write a cover letter - how to set out and what to include in a covering letter

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These days no CV is complete without sending a cover letter to go with it. The covering letter is just as important as the CV itself in that it is a way of introducing yourself to the employer in a less formal manner than in your CV.

Your CV is a rigid and impersonal document, whilst your covering letter should show you as a real person rather than just another name on a piece of paper.
An impressive covering letter, will spark interest and give you a head start above the other candidates. Your CV is more likely to be placed at the top of the pile rather than at the bottom (where it would possibly go if received without a cover letter!).

As there are certain rules that apply to writing CVs, there are also a number of important dos and don'ts when writing the cover letter. Read the following information to give you a better idea of what to say, and more importantly what not to say in your covering letter.

Your cover letter should be set out on one side of A4 paper, preferably the same paper that you use to write your CV.

It should be set out in the same style as a business letter, with your name, address, telephone number and email address on the top left-hand side, followed by the date and then the employer's name, company name and business address.

Your cover letter should be brief, written in simple language using a simple sentence structure. It should be no more than five paragraphs, with each paragraph being two or three sentences long. The whole letter should be approximately 200 words with plenty of white space so that it is easy to read and there should be absolutely no spelling or grammatical errors, or stains or smudges on the paper.

Address to a real person

The worst way to start your cover letter is with the phrase "Dear Sir" or "To whom it may concern".

Go out of your way to find out the name of a specific person to address your CV to. It should be someone in management, someone with hiring power or someone who can refer you to the person with the hiring power. You can use the Internet or library to try and find out the name of the hiring manager or even just call up the company and ask.

Starting the cover letter with the name of the correct person shows that you are focused, determined to get an interview and that you pay attention to detail - all good qualities for any job.

Grab their attention

Start with a punchy first line that is sure to grab the reader's attention and entice them to read more.

Explain the reason for contact, how you found out about the position/company and what you have to offer. If you are responding to a job vacancy advert, make sure that you mention which post you are interested in and specifically how your particular skills and background relate to that specific vacancy.

If you are sending your CV to the company in the hope that they may have a job for you, then say why you want to work for that company, as opposed to all the others. Show that you have the knowledge about their company through research and say what you can do for them and not what they can do for you.

Give a few examples of reasons why that company might be interested in giving you a job and back them up with proof of qualifications or achievements.

Take action

A common mistake that people make when they send out their CVs is that they then sit back and wait for things to happen. More often than not they are left waiting a long time.

It is essential these days that you ask for a meeting and that you tell the employer that you will follow up the receipt of your CV with a phone call in a week's time, for example. Ensure that you stick to what you say.

If you are unsure as to how to set out your cover letter, there is nothing wrong with copying the format and layout from one of the many free example cover letters that you can find in books or on the Internet. It is very important that you make sure that the cover letter that you write applies to you personally, and that it is not obvious that it has been written for a different situation.

Try to write an original cover letter for each company that you write to. They should not be exactly the same with just a few words changed here and there.

Similarly, try to create a cover letter that enhances the CV and is not just a shorter version of it. There is no point having two documents that are more or less exactly the same.

Signing off

Just like the main body of the cover letter, keep the ending brief and to the point.

Remember that after reading your final phrase, you want the employer to immediately rush to look at your CV.

Sign off with "Yours Sincerely", "Yours", "Sincerely", "Kind Regards" or something similar and then finish off with your signature followed by your typed name underneath.

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Ahead of his documentary, Touched by Auschwitz, on BBC2 tonight at 9pm, Laurence Rees blogs on why it's important we continue to talk about the Holocaust.

The Nazis wanted to keep knowledge of the Holocaust a secret. We know that from a variety of historical sources, not least Heinrich Himmler’s infamous speech in 1943 in Poznan where he warned other senior Nazis ‘not to speak in public’ about it.

But why, if they thought it necessary to exterminate millions of people, did the Nazis not want to shout about it to the world? After all, Himmler called the Holocaust a ‘page of glory’ in German history – albeit one that was ‘never to be mentioned’.

One practical reason, I suppose, is that Hitler envisaged that knowledge of the Holocaust might cause problems for Germany after the war, once - as he believed they would – the Germans had won. It’s hard to see how relations between Nazi Germany and America, for example, could ever have been normalized if everyone knew that six million Jews had been murdered.

But behind such political considerations lurks a moral reality that must have made the Nazis uncomfortable. Because, ultimately, they needed to keep quiet about the killings because they must have known that other people would condemn them for committing an unconscionable crime; that they would be accused of bringing into the world new knowledge of the depths to which human beings are capable of sinking.

Amongst themselves they could make vainglorious boasts about completing ‘this difficult task’ because of their ‘love’ of the German people, but they didn’t have the nerve to tell anyone outside of their closed Nazi circle. I even suspect, that in the middle of a winter’s night, when they couldn’t sleep, a number of them knew perfectly well that they had done something vile.

So whenever anyone asks me why I think it is vital that we remember the Holocaust and our children are educated about it, I always think first of all that the Nazis wanted it kept a secret.

So, it follows, doesn’t it, that if we tell people all about what they did, then the Nazis lose once again.


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Sacrifice and Renunciation, the First Step to Religion

Gurudeva tells us the next steps to take. The soul of the individual moving forward stems from sacrafice. Souls gather together. Gurudeva tells us about the magic of religion, the inner forces moving humanity foreword. The Gods are coming out of exile.

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So, from small beginnings, the next step is to stabilize what has been created and bring the philosophy into the temple, to bring ayurveda and jyotisha into the temples, to bring highly educated English-speaking swamis into the temples, and to make Hinduism intellectually, spiritually, as well as devotionally strong. I am thinking about the western world, and that'll feed back to India.

So, this all comes from sacrifice. And, sacrifice is the soul of the individual moving forward. You are a soul. Living in an astral body, living in a physical body, having an intellect, moods and emotions, you are a soul. As that soul pushes forward and claims its heritage, religion comes up within the community. As religion comes up within the community, souls gather together regularly, solve their problems, work through their karmas.

We have a small group coming up in Pheonix, Arizona. The Aadheenam here sent a 1,200 pound Ganesha deity to their satsang group. It has pulled the entire Hindu community, of every community in the Pheonix area together, and they're forming a society around it. The leaders of the society are, of course, (are) getting criticized; that comes with it.

I told them, "Now, as soon as you form this society, everybody is going to be very happy and settle down. Then there will be a split in about five months, it's predictable. The north will go and say 'We need a North Indian temple', and the south will go and say 'We need a South Indian temple' and they won't like each other. Then they will count their finances among themselves and find out that they don't have enough money for two temples. So they'll get back together and compromise. And this is Lord Ganesha's grace in working with the community. They'll get back together and compromise so when the split comes, don't worry about it. So, don't be unhappy when the split comes and all the hate comes up within everyone, because that dates back thousands of years. Right back to, probably, the Ramayana time when the book disparaged the southern people. So, don't worry about that. Just stay right with it, and let Lord Ganesha work it out in His Swastika way. You don't know what move he's going to make yet, but it is predictable that, that will happen." My representatives in getting these temples going, don't join the board of directors. They sit with the board of directors representing me. If they joined the board of directors, they could be voted out. So, because they can't be voted out, they're right there permanently. Why will this split happen? It happened in Salt Lake City, in New Zealand, in Anchorage, Alaska, in Seattle. This is what people do.

That is the magic of religion. It's an inner force that moves humanity forward. It's a spiritual force that comes from up, down. It's a force that, you would not be able to describe in words. If you put it into thought, you would not be able to think about it accurately. But, if you just feel that spiritual force which brought you all here today, you are feeling Sanatana Dharma, modern Hinduism, ancient Hinduism. It will never go away. Why? Because, it's like science. Science discovered the existence of gravity. Gravity is not going to go away, karma is not going to go away, reincarnation is not going to go away, the existence of all-pervasive Gods is not going to go away.

All the Gods are coming out of exile now, and beginning to work in and among the people. People are seeing them in visions and having dreams of them, dreaming their presence. Also, some temples are becoming more kindly and nicer to their priests. Progress is being made.

We're happy to sit here on this island, where we're between Asia, North America, and Europe, and watch the progress as it comes up year after year after year. Our public service is Hinduism Today as you all know. We support several orphanages as well, whereas other monastic communities have orphanages that they run personally, schools, and other kinds of public service. So the renunciate, the Sannyasin is one who has done a good job of renunciation. He's figured it all out and transformed himself from one kind of a person to a different kind of a person, and is tireless in his ability to serve.

I'm going to send the swamis and the mathavasis on their way now, and then we're going to have a short abhishekam of the kumbha on the Siva Lingam.

Aum Namasivaya, Aum Namasivaya, Aum Namasivaya,

Aum. Aum Namasivaya, Aum Namasivaya, Aum Namasivaya, Aum.


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Carjacker drives off SUV of Infosys employee in Panchkula only to find 5-yr-old inside | punjab | Hindustan Times
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Carjacker drives off SUV of Infosys employee in Panchkula only to find 5-yr-old inside

Police suspect woman was target of carjacker who drove away Renault Duster without realising 5-year-old boy was inside.

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The Renault Duster with a Punjab registration number is still missing.
The Renault Duster with a Punjab registration number is still missing.(Representative Image)

A carjacker drove off an Infosys employee’s Renault Duster from Panchkula’s busy Sector 20 market at 10.15pm on Tuesday night with a five-year-old boy in the back seat. The vehicle thief pointed a pistol at the head of the Infosys engineer’s wife on the second seat but she managed to jump off.

In his complaint, the Infosys engineer, Manish Kumar, 35, said that he got down to buy fruits and vegetables from a roadside vendor when he found his Duster being driven away by a stranger. “The SUV keys were in the ignition. The youth simply got in and drove off in a fraction of a second,” he said.

Kumar’s wife, Jyoti, a lecturer at Chitkara University, was in the second seat when the youth in a white shirt pointed a pistol at her head. By then she had opened the door on her side. “I jumped off soon after he started driving. I didn’t realise that my son was in the back seat,” she said.

She suffered bruises on the arms. “It was dark so all I could see was a man in his 20s in a white shirt pointing a gun at me. He warned me against raising the alarm,” she said.

As the SUV sped away towards Peer Muchalla in adjoining Zirakpur town, which is in Punjab, the couple raised the alarm that their son was being kidnapped. The two stopped a car coming in their direction and chased the SUV for a distance before losing track.

They rushed to the police station, about 500 metres from the site of the incident, to report the matter.

The boy was later found standing outside the Domino’s restaurant on VIP Road in Zirakpur, 5km away. This was 45 minutes after the Panchkula police began a search for him on the parent’s complaint.

A Domino’s employee, Surender Singh, said the boy was crying. “He had his school identity card and a bank passbook that the carjacker must have left him with,” he said.

The couple lives at Trishla Society, Peer Muchalla, located behind the Panchkula’s Sector 20 market.

The Renault Duster with a Punjab registration number is still missing.

In view of the modus operandi, police suspect that the carjacker aimed to drive away with the woman. He was armed and two such crimes have been reported from the Sector 20 market in the past six months.

The station house officer of the Sector 20 police station, Anshi Garg, said investigations were on and the statement of the engineer and his wife recorded. “We are probing all angles,” he said.

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Ashok Kumar said a case of robbery and kidnapping was registered.

On May 11, 2017, Reena Devi, 39, a teacher of Army Public School, Chandimandir, went missing from the Sector 20 market where she had gone to buy pizza with her 15-year-old son. She was found dead hours later with multiple stab wounds.

On January 17, a carjacker drove away a 21-year old girl engineering student from the Sector 20 market in her hatchback car. The victim’s friend had stepped out with the engine of the car on.

The girl said the stranger aged around 30 years with a light beard, knocked on the car window, saying he wanted to ask directions. When the girl opened the window, he yanked the door open and barged inside. Pointing a gun at her to stop her from raising an alarm, he drove away.

He stopped in front of a liquor vend in Panchkula and put the girl in the boot of the car. He took her to an isolated place and started drinking the beer, forcing the girl to do the same. The complainant said she could not finish the bottle and threw half of it away. While drinking the beer, the accused drove the car through Sectors 20, 21, 25 and 26, the girl told the police.

After he was done drinking, she said, he raped her at gunpoint and asked her to go home in an auto-rickshaw, before driving away.


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How to choose Painter's Tape

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Not all painter's tape is made alike. At the home store the most expensive tape is 2-3 times as expensive as the cheapest. What do you get for your money. Let's take a look at what matters when buying painter's tape.

What Matters

1. Adhesion

First and foremost the tape must stick to the surface it is applied to, and must remain in place for a significant time. Almost all brands of tape stick well enough to be used for painting. Problems happen when the tape either sticks too well, or not long enough.

Tape that sticks too well can pull paint off the wall when it is removed. This can create a significant amount of additional work.

On badly engineered tapes some of the adhesive can remain on the wall instead of being removed with the tape. Removal is not easy, because the adhesive cannot be cleaned with water. If left on the wall, the adhesive will collect dirt. Packaging tape falls into this category. It was never intended to be removed in a non-destructive manner.

Most tape will stick well enough when applied. Cheap tape, however, can lose its grip and fall off after a couple of days or weeks. Direct sunlight can accelerate this process. Some types of tape will only stick for a couple of hours in direct sunlight.

Quality tape will stick properly and will stay in place for several weeks. The tape tolerates temperature variations, and does not leave behind any adhesive on the walls.

2. Paint Bleeding

When using tape for painting a straight lines, paint can bleed under the tape at it's edges.

Quality tape uses a special chemical in the adhesive that neutralizes paint. Any paint that gets under the tape will react with the adhesive. Instead of sticking to the wall below the paint, the paint comes off with the tape. The result is a crisp paint edge with no bleeding paint.

Cheap rolls of tape do not have this protection. Any paint that makes it below the tape will dry there. It's almost impossible to apply this type of tape and not come out with at least a few bleed stains in an average size room.

Quality tape with bleed protection has an expiration date. Most will lose their bleed protection capability after about a year. Buy only as much tape as you need. Storing painter's tape for extended periods of time is not recommended.

3. Easy removal

After the painting is done, the tape must be easy to remove and discarded. The property of strong adhesion that is so important in the prep stage becomes an issue during the cleanup. Good tape is just as easy to remove as it is to apply. The secret is all in the adhesive.

The Tale of two Tapes

All of this creates two types of painter's tape, each with its own usage.

Tape for paint edges

Tape that comes in contact with paint must be engineered for this event. Despite tape being labeled "painter's tape", not all tape is intended for this purpose. If you want a crisp edge, you must use a quality tape.

The two most popular types of painter's tape are:

3M Blue tape (Amazon):

This type of tape has been around for decades. It works and is a favorite of painters all over the world. Still as expensive when it came out, 3M's blue tape is a good choice no matter the project.

The standard blue tape sold at the home centers performs well for all common painting tasks. Paint stores sell other types intended for special circumstances.

Frog tape: (Amazon) The new contender is a stiff challenge for the old master. Frog tape performs just as well as 3M tape. Some painter's prefer it.

Either one of these options will perform well. A novice will do well with either one. Pros may or may not notice a difference.

Tape for drip protection

Tape that does not come into contact with paint does not have to be high quality tape. For example, the tape used to tape plastic drop cloth to the floor does not have to have special properties. Professional painter's use cheap tape for this purpose.

While Frog tape and 3M blue tape can be used for this purpose, there is no reason to pay for all its paint blocking properties. The cheap tape gets the job done just as well.

Painter's tape that comes into contact with paint must be engineered for the purpose to prevent paint bleed through. 3M blue tape and frog tape are proven options for this purpose. The expensive stuff does really work better.

Tape used to for other task such as securing drip cloths, or creating a drip shield can be any type of tape. It's best to have a cheap roll around for these tasks, and save the expensive tape for areas where a sharp pain edge is necessary.

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Copywriting Tips to Increase Amazon Product Sales Conversions

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Copywriting Tips to Increase Amazon Product Sales Conversions

Copy writing Amazon is one way of increasing the sales of your products. If it is your first time posting your items on the e-commerce site, you have probably taken for granted the value of Amazon optimization. This is anticipated, given others also do not even know that conversions and sales come hand in hand. Have you even thought of testing your selection of keywords used on your listing? If not, it appears that you indeed have to learn a lot.

Amazon SEO copywriting is one way of boosting your conversions, get more profits, and upgrade your products’ ranking on the “Best Sellers” category. You do not need to worry about significant investment for more sales conversions. The skill must simply be mastered. The key is to make your product a striking item out of a market filled with similar items. Professional copywriters can carry this out with ease, whose service fee is not as much as what you have allotted for advertisements.

There are ways of getting high quality copy writing Amazon right away, which will be explained by the excerpt given below:

Why Consider a Strong Copy?

You need excellent copy writing Amazon skills to prevent wasting money. It is apparent that you have to spend a lot for ads without even obtaining clients with the strategy. You are only wasting your business funds now that you can maximize your budget for better conversions. As mentioned above, starting a back scratcher Amazon technique using copies will not cost you a lot. With the copy writing strategy, you will increase your conversion rate and sales at the same time without the ads.

Simply imagine selling more, bidding more, and ranking higher without advertising hassle. Amazon SEO copywriting just requires your attention to detail and dedication of time. You may have asked yourself that why you have to study how to copywrite now that you have a considerable listing. Truthfully, your list may not be enough if you are still aiming for continuous growth and better conversion rate.

Do You Have to Be Good in Writing?

You may be doubtful of Amazon SEO copywriting given you have no background of writing articles or even drafting product descriptions. If you will check out the article entitled “The Secret Truth About Amazon Product Ranking and Reviews,” it is largely about strategy rather than strong writing skills. You can still optimize your listing without the pompous words if you will only use the right keywords that rank higher.

An expert Amazon listing copywriter works by just understanding each of the steps in the formula. Primarily, you have to find the most useful keywords related to your product. You have to consider here the search queries being used by your customers, and then you will write. This may be a tedious task, which gives you the option to let the professionals take over. However, it is still imperative to understand the procedure in detail.

Copywriting Tips That Increase Both Conversions and Sales

Copywriting samples may guide you with the task, but it is still best not to waste time and begin your journey for more earnings. To help you understand the process, a professional Amazon copywriter has to carry out carefully our professional advice as these prove to increase sales instantly via the e-commerce site:

Produce a Perfect Product Title.

Have you noticed that Amazon products are often introduced with a long title? This is the trend that somehow works. Why does an Amazon product listing copywriter do this? This is because a product title is what the reader first checks out. If the product name is capable of informing what the item is about effectively, there is a greater chance for the customer to be converted as a buyer.

You need to capture the attention of people by only finding the right formula for a product title. The model number plus the product name is no longer the formula. A professional knows that there more conversions happen when you segue the item’s features.

Know Your Customers.

When copy writing, it is best to consider what will target your customers by heart. Professional copywriters have dealt with a lot of products aimed at various customer types. By trusting them to do the work, they will keep your items focused on capturing the right clients’ attention. The means of knowing your customers begin with the age, gender, and interests. Then, you also have to take regard of the reviews or what they say about your rivals’ offered items.

Getting a grasp of what your customers want will have you an idea of how to draft a better listing title. Remember, the more concentrated the copy writing is, the more organic your conversions will be.

Analyze Your Competitors.

Looking into what your neighbors are doing will be an effective strategy regarding Amazon listings. From how your rivals create their copy writing, you will somehow get an idea of how you will develop yours. Nonetheless, it is still crucial to determine if they are converting well. If they do, then this is an advantage for you to consider phrasing and somehow to improve their copy. Conclusively, you may even surpass the results that they have achieved.

Professional copywriters will do this task effectively. By only looking into the copies of your competitors, they will already visualize how the headings and titles are formed.

Review Your Previous Listing.

It is best to look back on how you created your listings. This will help you understand the mistakes you have committed, which lead to a significant loss of revenue. You have to determine your listing’s traffic and keywords. Verify if these factors properly utilize your Amazon listing. A qualified copywriter will not only pinpoint your errors but also correct it accordingly.

Your mistakes may include poor product description and inefficient use of bullets to explain the features of the item. You can even make your listing not seem too much like sales by devouring more on the scientific facts about the product.

Create a Copy That Speaks.

You should imagine introducing your listing to a reader personally. This will make your conversions higher since you are somehow trying to answer what your customers are looking for. As mentioned, you have to know your buyers better. Once you have done this, you have to write for their needs, wants, or other preferences. It is similar to article writing that manages to increase engagement.

Using “you” instead of “we” can provide the readers the feeling of being prioritized. Although you are a seller, you prevent from making people feel that you are only selling. Instead, you want them to know that you are responding to their product needs.

Present Your Products as the Best Choices.

Your customers have browsed through your listing for they already know that your item may be what they need. They are aware of your product’s type or category. You do not have to explain your product’s basic purpose. For instance, if they are looking for a hunting knife, it is anticipated that your product serves the purpose of assisting your hunt. You do not have to highlight that your item is intended for targeting prey.

You should concentrate on putting your products at the top. Explain why your items are better than similar items on Amazon. Your customer has to be convinced that out of all similarities, your product is distinctively more reliable.

Never Forget About Keywords.

The right word or phrases matter when it comes to creating your titles and descriptions. You need the correct keywords to index higher on Amazon whenever clients are searching for the product type. However, keyword stuffing is not the key to better optimization. You have to be aware that it takes distribution and frequency of use. If you put too many keywords, you will just hurt your opportunity of conversion nor sale.

Only a few keywords are necessary. Apart from the description, you should put the best keywords on the title.

List the Features in a Straightforward Way.

Bullets are recommended for a reason. As much as possible, you make the features explained at once without complication. Quick-fire benefits are also best. Even if your products have tons of attributes or advantages to offer better than other products, you have to select the unique one. Select features that will appeal to most customers best.

Do Not Write Vague Description.

If you are not entirely aware of Amazon copy-writing techniques, you will end up introducing your products with same statements. Although you can be specific by writing the technology infused in a product, not all will understand it. It is best to explain in the shortest way possible how your item works. For instance, it is best to indicate that the aloe vera topical cream improves acne by preventing inflammation than explaining how it compares with stereoscopic terminological acetonic. Not all customers are aware of scientific research as well, so just state that it a product is approved by a professional study instead of explaining the evaluation entirely.

Avoid Sending Traffic to Copies Not Optimized.

Many sellers are too excited to pay traffic for their listings without considering that these are not optimized yet. You are only throwing money if you do this. Always, check the copy of your listings before investing for traffic. If you have already committed to advertising service, this will not be an issue. Otherwise, do not spend tens of thousands of dollars unless the copyright is properly stuffed with keywords and drafted.

Never State What Is Obvious.

The features of your products should not be explained in a way that is already evident. For instance, you have indicated that it has GPS tracker. You no longer have to explicate that it can provide real-time location data since it is what the technology is made for.

Moreover, do not make the description of features redundant. For instance, if you have already stated that it a kitchenware has a comfortable grip, you no longer have to clarify that it will never interfere with your hard cheese grating.

Make Use of the Description Word Count Freely.

Many people ended up creating a description for their products in just 200 words when they can provide more. The idea of the description is to explain what the customers will experience when using your product. You cannot only concentrate on the features, which clients may not even decipher unless you elaborate more. The features section is somehow intended for the customers who prefer to browse for possible options firsthand. Alternatively, the description area is for the buyers who are already concentrating on knowing more about your item.

If you fail to impress them using the description area or to provide them a hung like feeling, they may go over the next product. They want to know if your product can solve their existing problems. They also want to learn how your item will solve their issues in a better way compared to other products.

Never Exaggerate the Product Presentation.

You should never introduce items with tags, such as “best quality,” “best-selling,” or even “customer-recommended.” Let the reviews provide such recognition to your product. Customers tend to trust items that are backed by real-life positive experiences. You are not tasked to praise your products in a poor way, leading to people doubting the veracity of your claims. It is sufficient to explain what the product can do.

Even Amazon reminds the sellers that misleading information must be avoided at all costs. Under the policy of the e-commerce site, your account may suffer from suspension or even removal if you provide inaccurate or false information. Even if you visit another selling platform, this will still be a rule.

It is self-explanatory that copywriting for Amazon listing can be very sensitive in its own way. This is why it is often recommended to let professional copywriters do the work. They could seamlessly consider the important factors in creating product listing to ensure your conversions and sales. Stop losing revenue when you can earn more the smart way. If you want experts to help your Amazon business to be a success, then you can contact us for write your product best copy.

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Hogan Lovells’ $1.2 Billion Public Private Partnership Project Wins Top 10 of 2011 Award

23 May 2012

MIAMI, 23 May 2012 – Hogan Lovells announced today that a $1.2 billion medical research institute project its lawyers advised on has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as a “Top 10 Deal of 2011” in North America. The annual award series salutes the best corporate facility projects in the world, judged by investment, high-value, and high-volume job creation, creativity in negotiations and incentives, regional economic impact, competition, and speed to market.

Miami partners Mark Sterling and Carol Licko led a team that included Northern Virginia partner Philip Porter and Miami associate Gaston Fernandez to represent The Jackson Laboratory, an internationally-renowned independent medical research institute, in a transaction to create a new $1.2 billion genomics research laboratory in the State of Connecticut. The transaction involved agreements between the State of Connecticut, The University of Connecticut, and The Jackson Laboratory to develop a 250,000 square-foot genome research facility that will focus on personalized medicine – treatments that are tailored to an individual’s specific set of genes.

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