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Emergency crews have resumed their recovery and clean up efforts at the scene of the Interstate 35W bridge that collapsed during rush hour Wednesday evening.

Authorities lowered the number of confirmed fatalities to four, but said they expect the number to change throughout the day.

Doctors at Hennepin County Medical Center said at a news conference this morning that 79 people were injured in the disaster.

One of them died around midnight of blunt force trauma, consistent with chest injuries from falling 64 feet.

Fifty-five people were transported to area hospitals including 24 to HCMC. Six of those had life-threatening injuries, 10 were listed in satisfactory condition and eight were treated and released.

Twenty-four people made it to hospitals on their own.

Dr. John Hick, who was one of the first responders to the bridge collapse, said "It's somewhat of a miracle that (the number of injuries and fatalities) was that low."

Hick also praised work done by passersby and people in area who jumped in to assist police and paramedics with evacuating injured.

Dr. William Heegaard, who operated on some of the injured, said the hospital cleared out 25 rooms in ICU to deal with the expected flood of injuries.

He said at one point the hospital had 10 operating rooms available and that a number of surgeries were performed. "They were in shock, they were happy to be alive, but they felt sad for all the people they had seen," he said.

Doctors said the types of injuries dealt with included head, arm, leg internal injuries

"They may make it, but some of the may not, said Dr. Douglas Brunette.

Police Chief Tim Dolan said at a news conference this morning that 20 to 30 people were still missing.

Dolan said many vehicles were still in the water.

"The recovery involving those vehicles and the people who may be in those vehicles is going to take a long time," Dolan said. "We're dealing with the Mississippi River. We're dealing with currents, and we're going to have to do it slowly and safely."

Police Lt. Amelia Huffman said the number of confirmed fatalities had been lowered from seven to four. "This morning, the medical examiner's office only has four sets of remains," she said.

Mayor R.T. Rybak said the police department's number is based on the medical examiner's information, but he still considers there to be seven fatalities  and he expects more.

"I think you can expect that to be a dynamic situation for a while," he said.

Crews in boats were using sonar to search the water, said Hennepin County Sheriff Rick Stanek. The bridge is too unstable to allow divers into the water, he said.

As the sun rose this morning at least two patrol boats were visible on the river south and east of the lock and dam and just uptream from the collapsed bridge.

Many rescuers who'd been at scene as late as 2 a.m. were expected back at 6 a.m. for an operations briefing. Then, they were going to go back onto the water.

An hour before sunrise, nearly a dozen giant lights mounted on the Cedar Avenue and surviving parts of I-35W bridge illuminated river surface.

The 1,907-foot bridge fell into the Mississippi River and onto roadways below. The span was packed with rush hour traffic, and dozens of vehicles fell with the bridge leaving scores of dazed commuters scrambling for their lives.

Stanek told the Associated Press at about 1 a.m. today that all search efforts had been called off for the night and that searchers did not expect to find any survivors.

Wednesday night, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said the bridge collapse "is a catastrophe of historic proportions for Minnesota."

Between 50 and 60 vehicles were on the bridge when it went down shortly after 6 p.m., authorities said. Legions of rescue workers and volunteers swarmed to the scene and spent hours sifting through the wreckage in a frantic search for survivors.

By late in the evening, officials said efforts at the Mississippi had switched from rescue to recovery.

Jay Danz, 45, of St. Paul, was on his way to the Metrodome to watch the Twins play Kansas City and had driven under W. River Parkway, beneath the interstate bridge, seconds before it fell.

"I heard it creaking and making all sorts of noises it shouldn't make," Danz said. "And then the bridge just started to fall apart."

In addition to the cars that went into the water, a school bus carrying about 60 Minneapolis children fell from the bridge, landing on all four of its tires and missing the water as it came to rest near the parkway.

Several of the children and at least two adults were treated for injuries after the group escaped through the back door of the bus.

"Some kids had blood on their faces, but thank God everybody could move," Danz said.

Bernie Toivonen of Minneapolis was southbound on I-35 Wednesday when he saw the bridge in front of him buckle.

"I knew it was going down," he said.

Toivonen scrambled out of his vehicle, and helped others who were stranded among the wreckage.

"I helped a lady get out of a minivan. She was at a real steep angle. There were people screaming."

Toivonen said that below him 40-50 feet was a tabletop of concrete. He scrambled down to the scene and found a man who he said, "had a chunk of a beam on his arm and a piece of concrete on his head."

The cause of the collapse wasn't known in the hours afterward. It's too soon to know what happened, said Catherine E. Wolfgram French, a civil engineering professor at the University of Minnesota.

"Things can happen with temperature, and with construction, or a lot of other confounding factors," French said.

This was a 40-year-old truss bridge, and French did say that some early truss bridges don't have as many structural redundancies -- backups to carry the loads -- as is now considered desirable.

Another engineer, Michael Ramerth, a principal at MBJ Consulting Structural Engineers in Minneapolis, said in the search for answers "I would start at the foundations."

On a typical weekday, more than 100,000 cars use the bridge.

Berndt Toivonen, 51, of Minneapolis, was on his way home from a painting job when the bridge collapsed beneath his car.

"The bridge started to buckle," Toivonen said. "It went up and came down. I thought I was going to die."

Bumper-to-bumper traffic

What people in the area of the collapse experienced or saw at about 6:05 p.m. unfolded as motorists crawled bumper to bumper across I-35W toward the end of rush hour.

Those on the bridge felt buckling and swaying and heard a crunching.

Then came the unthinkable: The 40-year-old bridge collapsed, dumping vehicles into the water and onto land below. That was followed by scenes of frantic, bloodied motorists and rescuers who converged on the scene.

Many vehicles, including at least one semitrailer, were on fire. People were reported to be floundering in the river. Rescuers rushed to help people escape cars trapped in the V-shaped hollow where the bridge had caved in.

The school bus that fell was, returning from a day-camp swimming trip sponsored by a Waite House summer program.

"We collapsed," said Ryan Watkins, one of the children.

Crumpled wreckage lay on the east bank of the river, and a huge section of concrete roadway lay on the west bank. Down below in the river gorge, rescue workers scrambled to help people get out of the water.

Fire and black smoke rose from the wreckage.

Memorial Blood Centers and the American Red Cross put out immediate calls for blood donors. A center for families of those who are missing was set up at the Holiday Inn Metrodome.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff issued a statement Wednesday night saying there was no indication of terrorism.

Transportation Secretary Mary Peters was scheduled to fly to the Twin Cities early this morning, along with Sens. Norm Coleman and Amy Klobuchar.

Workers on the bridge

About 20 construction workers employed by Progressive Contractors Inc. were about to begin night shift work on the bridge when it collapsed, company officials said.

The company has been working on a repair project for about six weeks, said Mike McGray, president of the company. Progressive is based in St. Michael, Minn., and is one of the state's major road and bridge repair contractors.

In 1990 a construction worker fell 90 feet to his death when a concrete arch span on the Lake Street-Marshall Avenue Bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River. In 1960 a bridge over the Minnesota River at Hwy. 41 in Chaska collapsed during construction. No one was killed in that incident.

Construction workers had been repairing the bridge's surface as part of improvements along that stretch of the interstate. There were a large number of construction workers who went into the water, said Maj. Michael Asleson of the Minnesota State Patrol.

Most of the injured were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.

Nine people were taken to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale and five others arrived by ambulance at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

A staging area for the injured was set up near the Stone Arch Bridge.

Marcelo Cruz, 26, of Crystal, who has used a wheelchair since being paralyzed in a shooting in South Carolina several years ago, was driving his van across the bridge toward downtown when he felt it began to wave up and down.

He steered into the concrete railing to stop himself from driving into the river, and saw many cars on the bridge fall into the water.

His van came to rest steeply inclined toward the river and several onlookers ran and told him to get out. He said he needed help and the onlookers carried him out of his van in his wheelchair to safety on the riverbank.

"I'm lucky to be alive," he said over and over again.

Peter Siddons, a senior vice president at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, was heading north over the bridge toward his home to White Bear Lake when he heard "crunching."I saw this rolling of the bridge," he said. "It kept collapsing, down, down, down until it got to me."

Siddons' car dropped with the bridge, and its nose rolled into the car in front of him and stopped.

He got out of his car, jumped over the crevice between the highway lanes and crawled up the steeply tilted section of bridge to land, where he jumped to the ground.

"I thought I was dead," he said. "Honestly, I honestly did. I thought it was over."

Ramon Houge of St. Paul was on his way home from work and was on the bridge when he heard a rumbling noise and cars in front of him began to go down.

He said cars that could backed up, turned around and drove toward safety.

Baseball game added to congestion

Danz said there were cars behind him on W. River Parkway, but he didn't think any of them were under the bridge when it fell.

John Joachim of Taylors Falls, Minn., took I-35W to the Twins game and said traffic suddenly "slammed to a stop" as he neared University Avenue.

"I didn't know what was going on but a huge cloud of dust rose in front of us," he said.

After the game, traffic were being rerouted away from the collapse, routes that also were being used by theater patrons leaving the Guthrie.

This afternoon's Twins game has been postponed, along with scheduled groundbreaking ceremonies for the new baseball park that had been scheduled for this evening.

'Five feet from the edge'

Louis Rogers, 28, of Roseville was driving home from work listening to music in his Chevy Blazer when the bridge gave way just feet in front of him.

"It just disappeared; it made no sound whatsoever," he said. "It was pretty much like a thud, not too loud of a thud. The next thing I know, cars were dropping and there was smoke. My car was no more than five feet from the edge."

Rogers tried to help some of the people in cars that had fallen into the river and stopped on the bridge.

"I saw a lady in a car and I screamed, but I got no response," he said. "I grabbed my bag and started signaling cars to get out of there."

Ryan Murphey, 30, of Minneapolis, went to the scene to see if he could help out.

"It looked like a terrorist attack, a complete catastrophe," Murphey said. "But everyone there was very calm and organized."

He helped remove two victims from the east side of the bridge on stretchers, including a woman in her late 50s with a "bloody face."

The Twins decided to play Wednesday night's game, but only after the public address announcer alerted the crowd at 7:08 p.m. of the bridge's collapse. A moment of prayer followed. It was then announced that the game would go on so emergency crews could perform their duties without the added pressure of having 20,000 to 25,000 people scrambling in swarms from the Dome area.

Area law enforcement, including the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, had launched at least three boats to help with the rescues.

"Unbelievable," said Audrey Glassman of Minneapolis, who left her work shift at nearby Spoonriver restaurant to survey the scene. "You'll never cross a bridge again without thinking about this."

Red Cross volunteer Eric Pone guessed 100 people came through the Holiday Inn Metrodome Wednesday searching for word on loved ones. "For some folks they're dealing with a sense of relief because they're loved ones are OK. Others haven't heard anything."

Ian Anderson rode his bike to the Holiday Inn to look for his girlfriend, Allysa Rocklitz, 24, of Burnsville, a waitress at the Fine Line club in downtown Minneapolis. "I can't remember a single instance when I called her and wasn't able to instantly talk to her," he said. "She calls me all the time and all of a sudden she's not there.

"Hopefully, I'll get a call tonight. I'll be up all night, I'm sure of that."

--The Associated Press contributed.

Staff writers Curt Brown, Tim Campbell, Joe Christensen, Terry Collins, H.J. Cummins, Pat Doyle, Kevin Duchschere, Tom Ford, Kevin Giles, Pat Lopez, Maura Lerner, Bill McAuliffe, Pamela Miller, Claude Peck, Joy Powell, James Shiffer, Jim Foti and Doug Tice contributed to this story, which was written by Paul Levy.


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If colon cancer screening were as easy as taking a breath, more people might do it. Now, a small pilot study suggests such a test could be developed.

The study, of 78 people with and without colon cancer, found that those with the disease tended to have a distinct pattern of chemicals in their breath. Researchers correctly identified the colon cancer patients 76 percent of the time.

The findings, reported online in the British Journal of Surgery, sound good. But if you're waiting for your doctor to offer such a test, don't hold your breath.

"It's an interesting concept, but this is in the very early stages," said Dr. Durado Brooks, director of prostate and colorectal cancers for the American Cancer Society.

What's more, he added, there are already several good ways to catch colon cancer. Yet about 40 percent of Americans who should be getting screened are not.

The idea of using a breath test to catch cancer is not new: Researchers are looking into breath tests for detecting a number of cancers, including lung and breast tumors. It's all based on studies showing that breath samples from cancer patients tend to have a distinguishing pattern of so-called volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

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DENVER - Mike Yeo met with Niklas Backstrom after the All-Star break. The Wild coach told him it was time for one of the goaltenders -- Backstrom or Josh Harding -- to step up, seize control of the nets and get on a run.

Thursday night at Colorado, Backstrom, quiet in his crease and in control throughout, made 37 saves for his 25th career shutout as the Wild beat the Avalanche 1-0 for its second victory at the Pepsi Center in nine nights.

"He [Backstrom] said right there he'd like to be that guy [to get the majority of the starts], and he's obviously going to get another chance [Saturday] in Dallas," Yeo said. "I thought he was in control all night. He was seeing pucks and he was controlling his rebounds. He never looked in trouble.

"There were plays that could have developed into secondary opportunities, and he just killed the play. When you have a goalie playing like that, it brings confidence to the group."

It looked like the Backstrom that reeled off an 11-5-2 record with a 2.08 goals against average and .932 save percentage through Dec. 10. Thursday was only his third victory since giving up three or more goals in seven of his previous eight starts.

It was his second victory in a row in his favorite city -- Denver, where he is 9-2-1 all-time and the Wild is 10-1-2 in its past 13 visits.

"Every time you go out there, you try to do your best," Backstrom said.

The goalie got a lot of help from his teammates during an impressive, hard-nosed effort to rebound from Tuesday's third-period collapse against Nashville. The Wild played half the game with five defensemen after Clayton Stoner suffered a lower-body injury during a fight with Cody McLeod.

But the Wild blocked 26 shots, led by Nate Prosser's five and Greg Zanon's four. And it was Zanon, the veteran stay-at-home defenseman, who scored his second-career winning goal at 6:04 of the first period. It held up all game.

"Nothing spectacular," Zanon said of a seeing-eye shot through traffic after Kyle Brodziak won a faceoff and Dany Heatley sent the puck to the point.

It was not as dominant a performance against the Avalanche as last week's. Colorado made quality adjustments, spending much more time in Minnesota's end. But the Wild put forth a gritty effort and played with an edge, especially after Stoner was lost.

"One shift after the next, they were coming at us," Prosser said. "We had to do what we could to help Backy out. ...

The game, especially the middle period, got chippy, starting when McLeod wanted no part of Matt Kassian, who tried to make McLeod answer for December's hit-from-behind on Jared Spurgeon.

McLeod later fought Stoner, wrestling him to the ice, then hitting him after Stoner had fallen. As Stoner skated to the locker room hurt, McLeod screamed obscenities at him. The game also featured big hits and a Chuck Kobasew-Carson McMillan scrap.

But the Wild, sitting in eighth place, prevailed to move three points ahead of the Avalanche and Stars.

"It started to be playoff hockey out there," Darroll Powe said. "Everyone was battling for those two points, and things get more physical and emotional in those games."

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The sixth-annual statewide summer reading kickoff presented by the South Carolina State Library will feature award winning author/illustrators Jarrett Krosoczka and Lauren Castillo on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Families from across the state will be able to celebrate the 2016 Collaborative Summer Library Theme “On Your Mark, Get Set…READ!” at a free event for families held all day at the State Museum in Columbia.

Lauren Castillo has written and illustrated over 14 books for children including the 2015 Caldecott Honor, Nana in the City. Along with several picture books including Punk Farm, Jarrett Krosoczka is the author/illustrator of the Lunch Lady graphic novels and Platypus PoliceSquad middle-grade novel series. This year’s event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with presentations by the authors, a summer reading themed craft area, face painting, local college mascots and a Readers Theater presentation. Storytelling will take place all day on the fourth floor with a special guest presentation by Jim Gill who encourages read along and sing along play in his work.

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Central Health is Travis Countys hospital district, which oversees programs for health care services for the countys poor, uninsured and under-insured residents.

A report from a certified public accounting firm Wednesday found that the University of Texas’ Dell Medical School’s use of money from Central Health taxpayers is in keeping with an affiliation agreement between the entities.

The agreement was created after Travis County voters in 2012 passed a property tax increase to fund the new medical school. The Travis County health care district solicited the report from Atchley & Associates, LLP, in July.

“This report is part of our larger approach to how we’ll manage this relationship going forward,” said Mike Geeslin, president and CEO of Central Health. “Using sound business diligence, our goal is to ensure accountability to the public.”

Clay Johnston, dean of Dell Medical School, said in a statement Thursday that they’ve always contended the public’s investment aligned with the voter proposition, agreement and both entities’ missions.

“We’re glad to see this review confirm that,” Johnston said. “The larger goal is to help make Austin a model healthy city and to demonstrate to residents how we are doing that.”

Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt in a statement Thursday emphasized that there was never an assumption of wrongdoing on Central Health or Dell’s part.

“The Commissioners Court has never felt that there must be something wrong with the relationship between Dell Medical School and Central Health,” Eckhardt said. “However, we take very seriously our responsibility to be diligent in our oversight role … which is why we wanted to ensure a thorough review of the affiliation agreement.”

But critics of the health care district say that the report does not answer their questions. Attorney Fred Lewis said in an emailed statement that whether the entities were in compliance with the agreement was not his concern.

Rather, he wants to know whether the agreement is legal and in keeping with Central Health’s statutorily obligated mission to give care to the indigent.

“Is that legal, when Dell is using the funds for its development officers, communications personnel, Dean’s assistants, admissions officers, and business officers— who presumably aren’t practicing medicine or even supporting the practice of medicine?” Lewis said.

John Hille, a lawyer with the Travis County attorney’s office, which also provides legal services to Central Health, said in November 2016 that the funding arrangement complies with state law.

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Behind a strong pitching performance by Zac Engle, the Steamboat Springs 11-and-under baseball team secured the District 3 Little League title Sunday at Emerald Park.

Engle struck out eight batters in five innings of play as the Steamboat team rolled to a 15-1 victory against Grand County in the championship contest.

“Most of these players started practicing in a gym back in March,” coach Harvey Lyon said. ‘They’ve played in the snow and rain of early spring and have taken advantage of the opportunities afforded by Triple Crown. They are developing into a mature, disciplined, cohesive young ball club with a very bright future.”

Lyon credited solid hitting and nearly perfect defense for the team’s success in the tournament.

The coach said Charlie Von Thaden was nearly perfect at shortstop, making great stops and throwing out six base runners during Sunday’s game.

On the other side of the diamond, Eric Spahr was also strong, knocking down three hard shots and making throws that kept the runners off base.

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Michael Yost made a spectacular inning-ending catch in right field to end one of Grand County’s biggest threats in the game. The play stranded three Grand County base runners.

On offense, Tommy Lyon reached base five out of five times and scored four runs in the game, and Seams crushed a double to right field that scored three runners.

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YOUphoria Fashion Face-Off

Last Thursday I attended the YOUphoria event at Nordstrom in Oakbrook to support my girl Jennifer of Red Soles &Red Wine.
Here is what I wore:
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Top: Zara (similar) // Skirt: Piperlime- Sold Out // Vest: Nordstrom // Shoes & Bag: c/o Just Fab // Cuff & Nail Ring: T+J Designs // Necklace: Clyde's Rebirth // Watch: Fossil // Charm Bracelet: Gift // Ring: Lili Claspe // Sunnies: Prada // Lip Color: Rose Blossom by Bobbi Brown

Ok, as you can see my outfit changed a bit from when I left my house to when I arrived at the event. I have been in search of a black leather (or faux leather) vest for some time now. I was over the moon when I saw this fringe one. It's The vest I was looking for with a nice and very me twist on it. LOVE!

Here are some photos of the three blogger's racks for the competition:
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This event was complete with a photo booth, DJ, and stations for lips, nail, eyelashes, and hair. I obviously jumped on the opportunity to have my nails and lips done, if you follow me on Instagram you saw my pretty wine colored nails and lips. ;)
I also jumped on the opportunity to do some shopping as there where lots of gift card giveaways as well!
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Photos above: Liz of Sequins & Stripes and myself (she won the Chicago competition) // myself and Jennifer of Red Soles & Red Wine

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Using the photo booth: Johanna of 101 Things I love, Jennifer, and myself

I have been swapping clothes with Johanna on for months so I was so excited to finally meet her in person. She is seriously a doll and I like her even more now...if that's possible. ;)

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The new look of the third floor (the savvy department) at Nordstrom Oakbrook is AMAZING! I tried on (and walked out with) quite a few new items. I think the Top Shop section was my favorite for sure!
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Lastly they announced the winner, congrats to Natalie of Mint Love Social Club!! What a fun night out.

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I really loved this one. Well played Nordstrom, well remain my favorite retail store. ;)
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Walt Disney World has finally completed its scheduled of narrators for its for its annual holiday event, the Candlelight Processional, held at the America Gardens Theatre, beginng November 23 of this year.

As we previously noted on Twitter early this month, Olivia Newton John is no longer performing from December 14-16. Instead, the time slot will be filled by Lea Salonga. In addition, Alfre Woodward fills the final open slot from December 17-19. The full narration schedule as it currently stands is as follows:

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Walt Disney World has begun announcing its celebrity narrators for its Candlelight Processional performances which will take place this year during the ‘Holidays Around the World’ celebration at Epcot from November 23 through December 30, 2012.

The shows will take place at the America Gardens Theatre, located across the American Adventure pavilion. Shows are free with seating available on a standby basis, or through priority seating which is offered via special dinner and lunch packages from table service restaurants at Epcot. Park admission is separate and required regardless.

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Cigar Review: Partagas Serie P No. 2 (Cuban)

31 Oct 2012

Here’s one of those instantly recognizable cigars that needs no introduction, a Cuban that has received its fair share of praise since it was released as the “Partagas Pirámide” in 2000.

Notable among the Partagas Serie P No. 2’s commendations is the number four spot on Cigar Aficionado’s list of the best cigars of 2011. “The cigar shares the same dimensions as all of Cuba’s pirámides, and the Partagas Serie P No. 2 is currently smoking better than all of them, even the legendary Montecristo No. 2,” wrote the magazine. “It has been transformed into something incredible, a perfect example of the level of top-quality smokes that are being made in Cuba today.”

When CA rated the Serie P No. 2, it was examining samples with box dates of March 2011. I don’t have the luxury of knowing the box date of the two samples I’m smoking for this review. While I’m very confident in the authenticity of the cigars, I did not acquire an entire box. I hope you’ll forgive me since each No. 2 costs about $18.

Carefully sliding the Cuban out of its black, cedar-lined aluminum tube, the first thing I notice is the tremendous amount of oils on the mottled Colorado wrapper. I also take note of the substantial weight of the cigar (6.1 x 52), which is explained by the dense cross-section of filler tobacco that’s visible from the foot. Pre-light the aroma is of hay and syrup.

After lighting the foot, the initial flavor is very well balanced with tastes as varied as white pepper, cream, and roasted nut. The texture is bready. I find a little spice and some kick, but the profile is decidedly medium-bodied. It’s the sort of start you hope for if you spend $18 on a single.

So I wasn’t terribly disappointed to find the Serie P No. 2 remaining consistent in flavor from light to nub. Aside from a gradual increase in intensity as the end draws near, there aren’t many discernible changes in taste, save for a texture change from bready to syrupy. Construction was OK, but the burn—which requires a few touch-ups along the way to stay even—leaves something to be desired.

I guess I was hoping for something a little more exciting given the Serie P No.2’s reputation and price. While I enjoyed the cigar thoroughly, I’m taking into account the fact that you can buy better (non-Cuban) smokes for a fraction of the price when I award it four stogies out of five.

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5 Responses to “Cigar Review: Partagas Serie P No. 2 (Cuban)”

  1. ReggieW Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 9:57 am #

    I tend to agree. This is a very fine cigar with a nice medium-bodied flavor. But $15 or more? I don’t think so. Too many better cigars on the market for $12 or less.

  2. Eric Scism Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 12:44 pm #

    I dont really understand the hype surrounding these cubans. I've had a couple of cubans and was less than impressed. I'll take a Liga Privada over them anytime. Especially for $18 / stick. I agree with Reggie, there are too many better cigars on the market than to go hunting for these cubans.

  3. Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 12:26 pm #

    Agreed completely , for the price its just not special enough to warrant this much attention.

  4. Ted Friday, November 9, 2012 at 8:08 am #

    You guys are on some other planet. USD 18 is a bargain. In the UK they cost GBP21 which is USD33 (GBP28 in a cigar bar circa USD 45), and in Europe they cost EUR14.5 which is about equivalent to USD18.50 dependent on exactly where you buy it. Cubans are wonderful cigars, some more overrated than others (Cohiba cough cough); however, the P2's are brilliant. unfortunately, this sort of commentary on pricing affecting a rating and being overly US centric is leading me away from reading this site, which is generally quite an enjoyable read.

  5. Martin Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 11:23 pm #

    My friend has a smnoikg room with a fan built into the wall and it sucks the smoke straight to the outdoors and the room just NEVER smells. It’s probably the best method I’ve seen in keeping smoke odor out of the house. It just sucks that I’m in the cigar biz and my wife hates the smell damn!


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Neolithic necropolis unearthed in Northern France

A team of archaeologists is currently conducting excavation work on 20 hectares of land in Fleury-sur-Orne (northwestern France), which is earmarked for residential development. This site has revealed an important Middle Neolithic (4500 BCE) necropolis containing twenty monuments and some intact burials.
     During the Middle Neolithic new types of monuments appear: constructions of earth and wood, varying in length from a few dozen to several hundred metres. These monumental tombs, the first of their kind are called 'Passy' - named after the eponymous site found in Yonne (Burgundy). These large, elongated structures are bounded by ditches which may be associated with fences, and a mound entombs the deceased. In a break with past traditions, these large monuments suggest that a type of hierarchy has been introduced into society.
     At Fleury-sur-Orne, twenty of these monumental tombs have been identified by archaeologists. Their size and morphology are varied from 12 m to 300 m in length, enclosed by ditches from 20 cm to more than 15 m wide. One of the tombs at Fleury was exceptionally well preserved and features the original constructional walls of stacked grass turves which would have been built up to at least 2 m in height.
     Each construction was designed to house a few burials, but often there is only one. The most characteristic burial mounds are very large - 3.50 to 4 metres long - and contain a male individual along with a number of arrow tips. Whole sheep were also interred; a good example being Monument 19 which had seven accompanying the deceased.
     Contemporaneous with the large dolmens appearing on the shores of the Atlantic, the monumental tombs of Fleury mobilised considerable energy to benefit the few and therefore appears to signal the emergence of a social hierarchy.

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Trump challenges Clinton to drug test before debate

A new poll shows Mrs Clinton with just a four-point lead over Mr Trump.
A new poll shows Mrs Clinton with just a four-point lead over Mr Trump.
A new poll shows Mrs Clinton with just a four-point lead over Mr Trump.
A new poll shows Mrs Clinton with just a four-point lead over Mr Trump.

PORTSMOUTH (New Hampshire) • Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has challenged his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to a drug test before their next debate, suggesting she was "pumped up" on performance-enhancing drugs, in a new twist to the brutal White House race.

The unsubstantiated attack came as a new poll out yesterday showed Mrs Clinton with a four-point lead over Mr Trump, suggesting that he still holds a solid core of voters despite a week of snowballing claims of sexual misconduct that have thrown his campaign into chaos.

He has trampled all conventions in his treatment of his opponent, vowing if elected to jail her over her e-mail practices as secretary of state - and making "Lock Her Up" a rallying cry for his fired-up supporters.

His campaign has actively fuelled right-wing conspiracy theories about her health, seizing on her bout of pneumonia last month to suggest she is hiding a major health problem, and is unfit for office.

In the latest attack, levelled without proof, he suggested she had taken drugs during their last debate, and called for tests before their final duel on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

"At the beginning of her last debate, she was all pumped up... At the end, it was like, 'Take me down', she could barely reach her car," the 70-year-old told a rally in Portsmouth on Saturday.

"Athletes, they make them take a drug test. I think we should take a drug test prior to the debate. Why don't we do that?" he said.

The billionaire has spent the week claiming the media and a "global elite" are working against him.

"The election is being rigged by corrupt media pushing completely false allegations and outright lies in an effort to elect her president," he charged in New Hampshire.

Ten women have now come forward to say they were the victims of unwanted advances by Mr Trump.

His latest accuser, 63-year-old Cathy Heller, told The Guardian that he had grabbed and kissed her against her wishes during their first and only meeting 20 years ago.

He denies the allegations, insisting in one of a barrage of tweets to his 12 million followers: "Nothing ever happened with any of these women. Totally made-up nonsense to steal the election. Nobody has more respect for women than me!"

The controversy apparently has had little effect on Mr Trump's support: an ABC News/Washington Post poll out yesterday shows Mrs Clinton leading 47-43 per cent among likely voters, a small change from 46-44 in a survey done ahead of the first presidential debate.

The poll was taken after the Oct 7 release of audio from 2005 in which Mr Trump bragged he could get away with grabbing women's crotches because he's famous.

Mrs Clinton has scaled back her campaign commitments, keeping a low profile as her rival battles the incendiary allegations.

But her camp issued a swift response to his latest comments on the election, accusing him of seeking to erode public faith in the vote.

"This election will have record turnout, because voters see through Donald Trump's shameful attempts to undermine an election weeks before it happens," her campaign manager Robby Mook said.

Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan rebuked Mr Trump over his comments questioning the validity of the election process.

"Our democracy relies on confidence in election results, and the Speaker is fully confident the states will carry out this election with integrity," said a statement issued by his spokesman AshLee Strong.

In the latest example of the dissension within the Republican Party, Mr Trump has severed ties with the party chairman of the battleground state of Ohio, accusing him of "duplicity'' and of not fully supporting the campaign.

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“Amazing Spider-Man” by David Michelinie & Todd McFarlane Omnibus

This handy omnibus collected the entirety of Todd McFarlane and David Michelinie’s run on “Amazing Spider-Man,” namely issues #296-329. That included several Erik Larsen fill-in issues near the end, as Mr. McFarlane juggled a bi-weekly schedule and also prepared to move to his successor “Spider-Man” series. ‘Bonus’ items included a backup feature that Mr. McFarlane did in “Spectacular Spider-Man” Annual #10, as well as his covers for various Marvel titles, such as “Marvel Tales.”

In regard to the book’s construction, two editions were released, with only their covers differing. The mass-market version had Spider-Man in his the regular red and blue costume on the cover. The direct-market edition featured Spider-man in his black costume. I went with the variant edition, since I’ve always had a thing for that old black costume. Also, I thought that if I was going to spend a hefty amount on a book, I might as well get the one with the lower print run.

The construction was the usual top-notch Marvel Omnibus quality, with a sewn binding. The paper was thick and durable, with a semi-gloss coating. Colors were bold and vibrant.  Unlike some omnibus books, this volume isn’t uncomfortably thick.

In terms of actual content, it was surreal to suddenly have so much of Mr. McFarlane’s material all in a collection, as I’d wanted to read a number of these issues for over twenty years. For fans of this particular phase of Mr. McFarlane’s career, this collection was a ‘holy grail’ of sorts. The first four issues started slow, focusing on the mercenary Chance, before moving into Spider-Man’s first battle with Venom in “Amazing Spider-Man” #300. This was classic material to be sure. “Amazing Spider-Man” #300 has been looked upon as a milestone of the era and it delivered an exciting double-sized story that was worthy of the landmark issue. There was a dark tone to Venom that was well-handled, bringing an edge to his stories but still balancing in the ‘fun’ that was expected in a Spider-Man comic book. With Spider-Man’s return to his original costume during issue #300, the stage was set for what felt like a near-relaunch for the character. That was the point where Mr. Michelinie and Mr. McFarlane really started to hit their strides and that energy would keep going through the next thirty issues.

I found myself surprised to warm up to the stories that followed Venom’s first defeat. Those issues didn’t get the sort of reprint exposure that either the Venom arc(s) or the “Assassin Nation Plot” would get in later years, so I wasn’t familiar with them. They featured several ‘villain of the month’-type stories intermixed with interesting ongoing plot threads. One ongoing thread involved Peter deciding if he should take a job outside of New York City, while another involved Mary Jane being stalked by her new building’s wealthy supervisor, Jonathan Ceasar. The cross-over issues with the “Inferno” event were mostly stand-alone in nature.  A notable one featured the appearance of Harry Osborne as the Green Goblin. A nice Christmas-themed issue followed that event.

The return of Venom, over a three-issue arc was another high-point of the collection, although his rematch against Spider-Man rematch never quite lived up to expectations. While Venom’s alter-ego Eddie Brock got a couple of lucky breaks and made things interesting, particularly when he found out where Peter Parker lived, Venom never came across as a deadly menace this time around. The final fight that ensured in that sequel trilogy was oddly short.

The six-part “Assassin Nation Plot,” the longest story in the collection, should have been the high point of the book. Unfortunately, the espionage elements didn’t entirely work with Spider-Man. There were many fun guest stars, such Silver Sable, but the story felt like it would have been better in “Captain America” or “Iron Man.” One jarring element of this storyline was the first appearance of Erik Larsen’s art, as he began filling in for Mr. McFarlane. Mr. Larsen appeared to be trying to approximate Mr. McFarlane’s style, but the result simply looked ‘off’ and was often unappealing.

The final issues related to the “Acts of Vengeance” cross-over that Marvel was running at the time. Those issues could be read stand-alone, but none were overly-memorable. Issue #328 was the most notable of that grouping, in that it featured an appearance by the Hulk and was the only issue that Mr. McFarlane drew between issues #326 and #329. The final issue of the book was actually an issue drawn by Mr. Larsen.

One thing to note about this entire era was that Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson had recently gotten married. As a result, the ‘domestic’ scenes often felt like the Mr. Michelinie was trying to figure out how to make that marriage believable, while still keeping Peter Parker relateable to the often-teen male readers. Given that Mary Jane worked as a well-known model, many of Peter’s supposed ‘problems’ regarding money seemed ridiculous. The most compelling early motivations for Peter seemed rooted in his desire to be the ‘breadwinner’ of the couple, but even that didn’t feel right, since Peter complaining about the stress of being married to a supermodel seemed like a problem that most guys wouldn’t mind having.

Mr. Michelinie did eventually figure out ways to make Peter and Mary Jane’s lives less-ideal throughout the second half of the collection. Their stalker landlord Jonathan Ceasar continued terrorizing Mary Jane from jail by both causing her assets to be frozen and also preventing her from getting modeling jobs. Peter and Mary Jane were forced to move in with Aunt May and the series briefly got back-to-the-basics. Life started to smooth out for the couple by the end of the book, as their luck turned around when Mary Jane landed a role on a soap opera.

Mr. McFarlane’s art didn’t quite excite me now like it did when I was living through his peak of popularity. In that era, he was considered the most popular artist in comics and, even if some elements of his style now seem dated, it was easy to see how influential it was. For better or worse, his style defined much of the comic book art that followed in the 1990s and, while my tastes have moved away from his exaggerated forms, his dynamic panel layouts remained something that I admired. ‘Back in the day’ I’d never really thought of Mr. McFarlane as drawing in a ‘cartoony’ style. Of course, upon re-review, it was very obvious that his cartooniness was what made his style so unique. It’s hard to explain, but at times it seemed like Mr. McFarlane somehow drew a gritty, ‘realistic cartoony.’ How I didn’t notice that 20 years ago was beyond me.

The low points of the omnibus always seemed to be the fill-in issues with Mr. Larsen. I had hoped that revisiting his “Amazing Spider-Man” art might provoke me to appreciate something that I’d not previously noticed, but that was not the case. For example, Mr. McFarlane drew a very ‘cute’ Mary Jane, whereas Mr. Larsen’s drawings of her always had a bizarrely ‘sleazy’ look to them. It took Mr. Larsen a few years to find his own style, during which he was one of the more vilified guys in comics. Eventually, he did turn into an artist whom I enjoyed whenever I read his work on “The Savage Dragon.”

Despite running out of gas near the end, this collection was a worthwhile purchase due to most issues having really fun stories to read. In that regard, the writing by David Michelinie turned out to be the pleasant surprise of the book. Mr. Michelinie’s work on “Iron Man” in the late 1970s and early 1980s was hailed as greatness, but many forget about his lengthy run on “Amazing Spider-Man.”

While these might not have been the most ‘profound’ Spider-Man comics, the development of Venom certainly made several into notable classics. The remaining issues often contained a sense of whimsical joy that was very appealing. Also, Mr. Michelinie was very good at ending each issue on a cliffhanger, compelling me to want to learn what happened next. As much as I came to this book for Mr. McFarlane’s art, the warm-and-friendly stories by Mr. Michelinie helped bring the total package together for me.

Larsen, Erik. Savage Dragon Archives. Image Comics, 2007. Print.
Michelinie, David. Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle. Marvel, 2008. Print.
Michelinie, David, and Todd McFarlane. Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus. Marvel, 2011. Print.

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1.COMPUTER SKILLS 2.INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 3.EXTRACURRICULAR SKILLS - WINDOWS 98/XP/7, MACINTOSH 10, MS OFFICE. - Problem solving, Flexible, Presentation, Communication. - Meeting and interacting with different kinds of people, can easily mingle with others ,Organizer, Enthusiastic Participant. - English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada.

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MBA(MARKETING) under Swiss Business School from Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies, Bangalore with an aggregate of 83.6% (July 2009- July 2011) B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) (May 2004 - May 2008) from Madanapalle Institute of Technology and science, under JNTU University, A.P., India with an aggregate of 66.31%. Intermediate (Math’s , Physics, Chemistry) (2002-2004) with an aggregate of 90.30%. SSC (2001-2002) with an aggregate of 76.77%

A Study of Organization Structure in UNIQUE PUNCH PVT.LTD. for 2 months (APR2010-JUN2010). This study encompasses the organizations Operations, Objectives, Functions, Culture, Values, Vision and Experience with a team of 2 members..

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For years, Central Florida has been known for having the best amusement parks in the world, all in one relative area. Having so many parks in such a small amount of space gives us a variety of amusement choices. Here we have theme parks, water parks, and animal parks, guaranteeing that there will be something to cater to your interests. The most popular of all the Central Florida attractions are the theme parks. These are most appealing to the children, who usually have the final say in the selection process, mainly because they are geared toward younger kids. That's why they have the popular characters, and the child oriented themes. But these parks are also very entertaining for adults with the big roller coasters, live shows, and other attractions. Theme parks have a little bit if everything, making it possible for everyone for to have a good time. That's why they are usually the best bet for the whole family. People come from all over the world, just to visit the theme parks. Theme parks are perfect for vacations. Another extremely popular attraction of Central Florida are the numerous water parks. In an area known for it's hot, humid weather, these fit in perfectly. A nice water ride will cool you off pretty quick on a warm, summer day. That's why water parks are most popular with the people from this area. We appreciate them the most because we live with this weather every day. These parks are like a mini oasis.' Vacationers often visit water parks, but are usually not the main attraction for their trip. But they do make a great addition to one. They may see a flier for one in their hotel and decide to go cool of. Water parks bring us all the relaxation and sun of our famous beaches, but also give us many entertaining rides, wave pools, and other water attractions. If you're not into roller coasters or water rides, then maybe you'd like to see some animals. Central Florida has some great places to see some of the...
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The Civil War in America was, in fact, inevitable. There were many disputes over the politics, economics, and culture of slavery both in the White House and in the Supreme Court. The South was very persistent about wanting to keep slavery and they even wanted it to spread in to the North. The North disagreed completely however and wanted it to just be completely abolished throughout all of America.

There were many factors that made the Civil War inevitable. The first of which was economic differences. The North and South’s economies were drastically different. The South relied heavily on a lot of slaves to run the large plantations that they owned. They need less slaves after the Cotton Gin was invented, however they wanted more because since it was said that the Cotton Gin would do the work of 10 slaves, the more slaves you had, the faster you could work, and therefore the more money you could get more quickly. The South had a more agricultural economy so they needed more people to do manual labor than the North. Another reason that the South felt that they needed slaves and couldn’t just simply employ workers because slaves were cheaper. Even though they had to pay for the slaves’ food and their shelter, it was still less costly than paying a worker a certain salary. Lastly, the plantation owners had complete control over the slaves and could essentially scare them into doing work. This would not happen if they tried to scare a worker whom they paid.
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Working as an International Student in Australia

As an International student you are allowed to work up to 20 a week and no more.  This is just a package deal that comes with your student visa and being considered an international student.

However just because you are an international student doesn’t mean the Australian rules and responsibilities do not apply to you, so here is what you should know:

Working in Australia

Your student visa now allows you to work up to 20 hours a week. This qualifies as all the paid, volunteer or unpaid work you do will be added up to the 20 hours you can work.

While waiting to receive your permission here are some rules that cannot be broken:

  1. You cannot begin working till you have begun your classes and school has started.
  2. You can only work up to 20 hours a week while your are also in school, if school is out, visit the website for more information. Again it includes the work you get paid for, volunteer or unpaid word.
  3. During the holidays and when courses are in session, you can work unlimited hours.
  4. And remember your visa needs to be active and working correctly, not surpassing the expiration date.

Types of work you can get as an international students

Usually as an International student’s you can find work in retail, hospitality and administration work. Your total payment for the week depends on the job and what are the tasks you are performing. Students have also used this opportunity to tutor, where you can earn up to $40 dollars an hour, according to the Australian government guide for students, teach a language that you know or tutor on classes that people are interested in taking.

But remember school and your education should always come first. This is the extra time you have that you can take a job and earn some extra money on the side, but always try to find the balance between work and your education. You did after all come to Australia for the education.

Tax returns

How can this affect you?  You should obtain a Tax File Number (TFN) from the Australian Taxation office (ATO) if you are going to work in Australia first.  And You may need to open up a TFN bank account.  If you visit their website you can apply and fill out the forms on the ATO website or any Australian post office can help you with further details. You need to give your full name, current address and date of birth.  Your date of arrival in Australia, current overseas passport with permit, proof of enrolment, like a student card or the Confirmation of Enrolment issued by your institution.  You will need to place an income tax return, through a registered tax agent or by completing it yourself, check the website for more information, like e-tax online and with in 14 days you can have all the paperwork in order and you just wait now for it to be completed. The official website where you can find more information is or the phone them at 13 2861.

Here is how this work, lets say you are working in Australia as an international student, and you get paid $450 or more in a month you may be entitled to superannuation. In Australia it is required by law to pay money into your superannuation or retirement saving account due to the fact that you make more than the $450 a month. Like a saving plan, that will set away money.

Your employer will most likely talk this over with you or you with your employer to come to a deal that when the money will be pulled out to be place where and how can you get  it there afterwards,  you can visit for more information.

Some people may be entitled to receive entailment when you permanently leave Australia, you can apply for the Superannuation payment on the ATO website.

Finding work as an international student

You can find job opportunities on the web like, through world wide known websites and search with key words and the regional or local newspapers also have job adds.  Your institution can be of great help to help you find work too, counselors, friends, just passing along the word and leaving your resumes at business that later on might be interested in hiring you as their employee.

Applying for a job

Once you find an advertisement for a job that you want to apply for you will probably need to submit a resume, also known as a Curriculum Vitae or CV, any of which all mean resume.  Your resume is to sell your skills and your knowledge, your past experience as in working and with education in details.

While it might take you a few hours’ even days if you want it perfect, to the detail with no mistake, it usually just passes through the employers hand in seconds and if nothing stands out it might just be placed down again, you want to make sure:

  1. You organize your resume in a logical order.  Place your personal details and contact information first, then your work history (most recent to first job), education and skills.  You also might like to include a section on your hobbies or interest if you feel it’s appropriate.  You can add additional languages that you know, skills that you have picked up, certificates that’s worth knowing about, clubs or honors you have received if for the application is important to point it out.
  2. Use heading for each section so that the employer can quickly locate the information they are trying to look for like your name, address, telephone number etc.
  3. Make sure you provide enough details to assure that the employer has a list of the skills that you believe is important.  You can go into more detail in the interview.  Make sure you submit your resume by the advertised deadline, shows that you are punctual. Submit everything you were asked for and provide a cover letter, selling yourself and what you are looking for as well as a list of references of people that can provide what a well employee you will be.
  4. Listing references can be quite not so easy if you do not know anyone well enough in Australia but you can always explain your situation and list people that you have worked for before and various ways that person can get in touch with them, email, telephone number etc. be creative.
  5. If you are proving the original application, not a copy, make sure it looks clean, is not folded and is presentable.  Go simple with the letter Arial, verdana, times new roman, classic is always better.

What not to include in a resume

Just review your resume and make sure that you don’t have some information that you don’t think is appropriate or that just shouldn’t be on the resume, like:

  1. Do not include information that really has no relevance, unless you’re going out to be a model.  That would include information like your height, weight.  Nor include your marital status, religion, political views, how many children you have, this should hold no importance to your employer.
  2. You do not have to include your age or birthday, it is not necessary.
  3. You do not need to place a picture of yourself; there is no need for your employer to see you before hand that is why interviews are set up.
  4. Do not discuss how much you like to be paid, any benefits you would like to receive on your resume, that will get discuss later on in the process.
  5. Don’t ever place information that is false, that is reason to not hire you.  Always place information that is true and that you can back it up with proof if needed.

The interviewIf your employer calls you to set up and interview, this is a very important step, you are at the middle point already, now you just need to make sure that the interview goes with flying colors.

Prepare yourself.  You look at yourself in the mirror as you practice questions that your employer might ask, such as where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? What assets do you believe you bring into this company? What makes you the ideal candidate for this position?  Its also important that again you read the qualifications the job is desiring, make sure you can do what the position is asking for as you can back it up by demonstrating it with your employer, if they are looking for a computer programmer, is ok to say, that you have worked on computers in the past and with such computer you executed the damages in a certain way, its ok to give examples of your past work in the area you are interviewing for.  Remember to stay calm, you can always expect a few nerves; but remain relax and you will perform at your best.  When the interview is in process make sure you listen to the question take a minute to gather your thoughts and respond, if you do not understand the question politely ask them if they can rephrase it.

Keep in mind that the interview is your time to promote yourself and discuss your skills more in details, let them know why they should handle you, what makes you so perfect for the position, be polite and friendly to the staff, the employer to everyone you may come across.

Consider your appearance to the interview, there is no need to buy new clothing, but make sure you dress neatly and you look presentable, this is the first time they will meet you and see you, first impressions count for a lot, go for basic colors too, black and white maybe a dash of color but also no need to dress orange and yellow with purple too.

Hopefully, your interview will be a success and you will be offered the job.  But if you are not, you can ask the employer for some feedback and the reasons why and next time you have improved them and you have a better chance.  Not getting the job is not the end of the world, there are many more opportunities where that one came from, and maybe this one just was not the one for you.

Your rights and responsibilities in the workplace as an international employee

As a student visa holder, you are permitted to work up to 20 hours a week, that is how the rules work, while studying in Australia.  Many international students find that part-time job is ideal, means you have time to study, keep on top of everything, projects, home work and gain some work experience too.   But don’t think that just working 20 hours a week will be enough to rely on financially, is true Australia is not as expensive as in other locations but you always want to make sure you have more than what you need that is why to come to Australia with a good amount of money and use this money for some more basic everyday needs.  That you know you can afford, like food.

You have the same legal rights as any other employee, besides the fact you can only work 20 hours a week. Make sure you know your rights, you can get more information from the workplace Ombudsman at on you can call 1300 363 264.

You are entitled to receive at least the basic rate of pay that applies to your job; this is how they should get divided:

  1. You get paid for the hours you worked.
  2. They must pay you on a regular basis – casual and part – time workers are often paid either weekly or every two weeks.
  3. The employer cannot assign you more work and tell you not to count it as worked hours.
  4. Your pay slip must include your employer’s information (including their Australian Business Number or ABN )the number of hours you are being paid for, the amount you have paid in income tax, your superannuation payment and how much you have been paid for this week.
  5. You shouldn’t have money taken out to your pay to cover anything that is the stores responsibility.
  6. You should be paid for ‘trial work’ and any days or time that you enter and are working for the employer.
  7. If you work on a public holiday, you may be entitled to be paid for the day; also you might get a higher rate of pay if you work on the weekends.
  8. Keep tabs on your checks and pay stubs to make sure everything is in order.
  9. The Australian government can provide more information.

Shifts at work

The time you spend at work, is what we call shift.

  1. In your shift after working more than 5 hours straight you are entitled to your break.
  2. You should start and finish your shift at the time that it was set out.   If you work extra hours, you should first have this approved by your manager or it was because he or she asked you if you could work these extra hours and if you cannot you just let them know, or if you must leave early also make sure its approve and you do not just leave with out say.

Starting a new job

Before you start working for a new employer, it is very important that you understand exactly what your duties are, what is expected of you and how much will you be getting paid in return, no question is not important and you should have all your questions and doubts cleared up in advance.  You should ask information on things like meal breaks, completing time sheets (the record where your hours are written down), what you can do if you cannot make it tow work etc.  As the Australian government points out these are very important factors, you need to know what exactly your tasks are.  Also the Ombudsman at can help or by calling 1 300 363 264.  For other language the translation number is 131 450.

Ending your employment and saying goodbye

If you choose to end your employment you must give the appropriate notice (that varies; depending your job) and formally inform them of your intentions to leave.  You were given the opportunity to work at that place and is only fair to let them know that you are leaving. However, if your employer terminates your employment, they must do so for lawful reason. Not because of absence from work, due to illness or injury when you have a valid doctors note or any other excuse given to you that you feel is unfair, if that does occur and you need help contact the workplace ombudsman and if you were terminated is probably not best to ask for that persons reference and if you feel it was unfair and you have questions you can always ask for feedback and the reasons why.

Work permission when your course is not in session: If you are on break from your 'official' course and...

  • you are undertaking another CRICOS registered course, you may only work 20 hours per week (Example: You decided to do summer school because the points will be credited to your degree), however your 'official' course is seen to be in session => you you are only allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
  • you are undertaking another CRICOS registered course, however the points will not be credited to your degree (Example: You are doing an English course over the summer) => you are allowed to work unrestricted until your course commences again, so obviously you are not seen to be studying towards the course for which you have your visa => you are allowed to work unrestricted until your course commences again.
  • you are doing a short course that is not CRICOS registered (Example: You are doing a pottery or yoga course), you are not seen to be formally studying towards the course for which you have your visa => you are allowed to work unrestricted until your formal course commences again

Students and their dependants can apply for permission to work after their course commences, and are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week whilst the course is running.

During semester breaks you are allowed to work full-time with this visa. If a student is completing a Masters degree or a Doctorate family members have unrestricted work rights. To keep a student visa the student must maintain 80% attendance and fulfil course requirements.

Please note, Employers and Employing Agencies accept your application in many cases only if you

  • hold the correct Visa which gives you the right to work in Australia.
  • are already in the country
  • have the correct tax file number.

Please use these guidelines before making appointments with employment agencies and employers. AA Education Network can give you guidance on how to proceed most effectively.

The National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) is an Australian Government organisation to assist Australian institutions to recognise qualifications from overseas. Often it is a process of weeks to get a response. AA Education Network will assist you to get the recognition you require as soon as possible.

We have personal experience to get the recognition you require and also provide you with a free counselling service. Australia has several recruitment companies world-wide that provide career counselling and can connect graduates with prospective employers. In many large corporations you will find in-house graduate recruitment services who will highly value graduates with international experiences.

As an international student you have the opportunity to attend returning-home seminars provided by Australian universities and higher education institutions that help you to find employment entry in your home country, including job search facilities.

Did you know that the skilled migration programme has been set up by the Australian Government to allow people with skills that are in demand to settle in Australia and contribute to the Australian economy?

International students with Australian qualifications make up approximately 50% of the applicants for the skilled migration programme. There is still high demand in occupations like information technology, nursing and accounting. In order to be admitted to this programme, you will need to pass a points test and satisfy basic requirements: a maximum age limit of 45, English language proficiency, post-secondary school qualifications or work experience relevant to your nominated occupation. If you hold Australian qualifications you will receive points in addition.

Post-study work visa

International students studying technical courses or job-ready courses at TAFEs and vocational institutes will soon be able to access the post-study work options as per changes indicated by the new government. The facility is expected to invite more students who want to genuinely study in the country.

Expected Changes in the Post-Study Work Options for International Students

Quite a number of international students are expected to get a Post-Study Work Visa as per recent changes expected to be made by the newly elected government. Although, the previous government setup the post-study work options, the visas were granted only to university students.

It is now anticipated that vocational students will be included in the list as well. The changes are sought because vocational students required work experience to build up a strong career. It is also felt that many international students came over to Australia to study a non-competitive course just to get the post-study work option benefit.

Post-Study Work Visa
The special visa was sanctioned as per Knight’s recommendation some time back. The idea was to allow fresher from universities, especially Post Graduates and Graduates to get work experience after they completed their studies in Australia. As per the ruling, a Graduate completing studies from March 23 can get a visa to work for 2 years while a Post Graduate can get 4 years.

Need for a Change
There was a sharp decline in the enrolment at private vocational institutes and TAFEs as students did not get the opportunity to start work after they finished their studies – a prospect given to the university students. Competent students from the international market will now be roped in. The extension of the post-study work option will consequently boost the country’s revenue earning from international education.

Plugging Unfair Advantage
Work rights were not given to the VET sector earlier as many exploited the option to stay permanently in Australia. For instance, foreigners took up a short course just to take up work rights and stay on in the country. There were institutes too, which created courses to invite migrants to Australia.

However, the present government has assured people that such practices will be blocked. Low level diplomas will not be now accepted by the immigration department. In short, unfair advantage of the benefits will be stopped.

It will also be seen that meritorious candidates are invited to take up courses that will be useful to the country’s economy. These changes will reflect in the number of Student Visas granted to foreign students in the near future. The government also has plans make the job market more accessible to the international students who have graduated from Australian institutes.

Check with us from time to time on useful updates on Student Visas, especially if you are keen to take up vocational or university courses.

Working in Australia and Student Visa Conditions - Student Visa holders can work up to 20 hours / week.

There are certain conditions which must be met for a student to work their 20 hours in Australia. Students can not commence work until they have started their course. It only allows 20 hours of work a week, but full time during holidays.

Type of work for international students

As students can only work part time or casual hours most of the work available is in shops, retail and hospitality as the hours are flexible. Generally the pay is not high and it will depend on age and experience. Many students decide to work as a tutor for students learning their native language. Tutoring work tends to pay higher how ever job opportunities are not high.

Tax Returns

Students will need to apply for a Tax File Number through the Australian Taxation Office before commencing any paid employment. Tax will be taken out of any pay earned and can be claimed back at the end of each financial year along with any other work related expenses. Each financial year Tax File Number holders must complete and lodge a Tax Return, this states what money has been earned and from where as well as how much either the tax office owes the tax payer or how much the tax payer owes the tax office.

Any tax owed to the payee will be paid within 14 days unless there is a problem which needs to be resolved, in this case the tax office will contact the person involved.

Any one who is paid $450 a month is eligible for superannuation, this is where a percentage of paid tax goes into a superannuation account which is applied for as an individual or through the place of work. Superannuation is a retirement fund, any money placed in this account can not be withdrawn unless in the case of an emergency or retirement.

There are many superannuation providers in Australia to choose from.

Finding Work

There are many ways to look for a job, alot of students hand out resumes directly to employment options. If looking for advertisements local newspapers, and web sites advertise available jobs regularly. Websites such as and allow job applicants to apply for positions directly through their website.

Always when applying for a job ensure that the resume and cover letter are truthful and made out with good English. In the resume include all the applicants contact details, name, educational history, employment history as well as several references which can be contacted by phone. Both a covering letter, resume and any copies of qualifications should be sent to the advertiser.

Do not include in the resume, details such as height, weight, marital status or religion. A photo of ones self is not necessary, and never state how much the applicant is wanting to be paid.

If an advertiser is interested in an applicant they will call and ask for an interview, this will generally be at the place of work so the applicant can see where they would be working and what they would be doing first hand. Always dress appropriately and be prepared, the interview is when the potential employer will decide whether or not the applicant would work well with their team. If English is the applicants second language, make sure to listen carefully and be overly prepared.

Usually after an interview the advertiser will let them no whether or not they have been successful, at times they may ask them back for a second interview or say they will call them and let them no whether they have been successful.

Your rights and responsibilities in the work place

The main responsibility for student visa holders is to make sure they do not work more then 20 hours a week, they must make sure their employer understands this as there are penalties for working more then the aloud amount.

Always check that the student is being paid a minimum of award wage. Pay must be made on a regular basis meaning fortnightly or monthly at the most. Ensure money is paid into a bank account and not in cash. After the pay period be sure the employer has provided a pay slip which has on it all the employers details, pay amount, tax and superannuation details stated on it. The pay slips will help when lodging a tax return at a later date.

An employer will let the employee no of what shifts they are to work, it is the employee's responsibility to turn up on time and work the desired shift. Let the employer no at the interview time what shifts they can and can not work due to study commitments.

Ending your employment

Ending employment is simple enough but the employee must provide enough notice, both parties must give at least 2 to 3 weeks notice when choosing to end employment.

Employers are not aloud to end employment on grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or ethnicity. If an employer does this there are rights to contact the Workplace Ombudsman to discuss rights and further action.

Work Australia - International Students

Why study and work in Australia?
There are many reasons for international students to study abroad in Australia. Australia has so much to offer! Many international students study abroad in Australia to combine a top quality education with the famous Australian lifestyle which leaves a lasting impression and a one-in-a-lifetime experience.

Can I work in Australia?
You must apply for a student visa in order to work and study abroad in Australia. We can send you all necessary information.

Below are some general requirements you have to fulfill in order to study and work in Australia:

  • You must demonstrate ability to meet the financial capacity
  • You must show a satisfactory knowledge of English
  • You must possess a good character and healthy condition
  • You mustn't have outstanding debts to the Commonwealth of Australia
  • You must have an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) that is accepted
  • You must genuinely show intentions to comply with visa conditions.

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Working and student visa conditions

A Visa allows you to work in Australia, however there are conditions:

  • You can only work after you have started your course.
  • You can work up 20 hours a week, this includes volunteer work as well as paid work. However if you are doing work experience or if it related to your course, it does not count

You can work as many hours as you want when you are on holiday or when you are not doing your course

Tax returns

If you are working you should obtain a Tax File Number (TFN) from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). You may also need a TFN to get a bank account. To apply,a  print out a form at the ATO website or fill in one at an Australia Post office. You will need to give your name, current address and date of birth. You may also need
to supply your arrival date, current overseas passport (with current entry permit), and proof of enrolment, which would be a student card or the Confirmation of Enrolment issued by your institution. If you are going to work in Australia you will have to lodge a tax return either yourself or by a tax agent. If you complete one yourself e-tax is the most efficient way to get a refund. Usually up to 14 days. You can download e-tax from the ATO website.

Working in Australia Students - Working on a Student Visa - Your education consultant will support you in understanding your work rights as international student and even help you to gain work experience in Australia.

Holders of student visas may be employed on a casual basis; however, you can only begin work once you have commenced your course.  While your course is in session, you may undertake a maximum of 20 hours work per week, including hours that are unpaid or voluntary. Any work undertaken as part of your course is exempt from these restrictions. In break periods when your course is not in session, you may undertake as many hours of work as you like.

Students are commonly employed in retail, hospitality and administrative positions.  A better-paying alternative can sometimes be found as a tutor, in your field of study or native language.

We can help you to find work in Australia.

Finding a Job

The vast majority of jobs are advertised in newspapers and on employment websites.  Prospective employers will expect you to provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining your skills, education, work experience and a brief personal profile.  It is also standard practise to include a cover letter introducing yourself and describing your suitability for the advertised position.  You can obtain templates and advice on preparing your CV from employment websites.  Your institution’s employment resource centre will be able to offer further guidance.

If you plan to work you will require a Tax File Number (TFN). Application forms are available online from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website, or at Australia Post outlets. You will also be required to lodge an income tax return following the end of the financial year.  This can be done via a registered tax agent or directly through the ATO website.

Superannuation Benefits

Earnings above a certain amount may entitle you to superannuation payments from your employer. These are contributions towards your retirement which the Australian government holds in trust until your retirement. You may be eligible to withdraw these contributions when you return home after completing your studies.  Applications can be made via the ATO website.

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  • General English +Optional classes (Writing, Grammar, Pronunciation workshop etc.)
  • 2 hours of extra, specialised workshops and tutorials
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  • Access to all student activities(e.g. Pub Nights, Talk Shops, Job Workshops etc.)
  • Access to student counselling/consultation
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  • Provision of required paperwork
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  • Provision of shirt, hat and water bottle
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Tax file number (TFN)

You need to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) to work in Australia. You can obtain a TFN through the Australian Tax Office.
You will need to contact the Australian Tax Office about their requirements and processes.See: Australia Tax Office website

Before looking for employment, make sure you have an Australian bank account and Tax File Number set up. A bank account can be organised through any branch Monday to Saturday. Tax File Numbers can be organised through the Australian Tax Office, a TFN is required by all employers and this will help international students to be sure they are not paying a higher tax rate.

When applying for a TFN certain documentation is required this includes a birth certificate, visa, passport, confirmation of enrollment and photo identification. Once a year students will need to lodge a Tax Return stating any money earned. To find out more about Tax visit the Australian Tax Office at

You will also need to set up an account with a Superannuation provider, many employers have their own which they will prefer employees to hold an account with. If not there are many different providers to choose from. Superannuation is where a percentage of the tax you pay goes into a superannuation account, this is help until retirement or if an emergency situation arises.

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Facing my new life after concussion

Last updated 09:21 02/06/2016

Petra Sullivan wants others to learn from her concussion experiences.

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I had my first concussion while playing hockey back in 2014.

I was knocked unconscious for about one minute before I was carried off the field, then after it was noticed that I was 'out of it', mum took me to after-hours.

I was monitored for six hours and sent home, after I was told all was okay and that I could play hockey next Sunday.

Thinking I had gotten off lightly, I went to school as normal and continued on, but by the Wednesday, I was extremely sick.

I had headaches, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, sensitivity to noise, unbalanced and not knowing where I was some of the time.

Petra Sullivan

Mum took me back to after-hours where I was told I shouldn’t be at school, watching TV, using laptops or phone and I needed to rest to relax my brain.

Because of the few days I had stressed my brain after the accident, I ended up having to go to a concussion clinic to regain some balance loss, and to overcome my sensitivity to noises and slow reactions.

It took two months before I could go back to school (I was year 12 at the time) and a total of six months before I was able to attend school every day for the required time.

This meant I couldn’t sit mock exams and struggled to study and retain information for NCEA exams and received modified grades. During the six months I went through cycles of being fine to being dizzy or saying weird things in sentences.

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I was always tired, even after half a day of school and my recovery would most likely have been quicker if I had rested in the following days after the accident.

It took a year to fully recover from this and being able to go back to playing sport.

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Because I looked fine, and there was no cast or stitches, people didn't realize how serious my injury was.

I am now 18 and at Canterbury University and have joined the cheerleading team, where I received my second concussion two weeks ago.

I’m a flyer and I was doing a basket stunt where I was dropped on my head and was unconscious for 30 seconds. This time I was rushed to hospital in an ambulance with a heart rate of 180bmp and followed by a rapid response car.

I can’t remember anything from the hospital other than having a lot of doctors and nurses around me, my clothes were cut off for monitors to be put on me and X-rays were taken to make sure my neck wasn’t broken.

I felt very dizzy and nauseous, but I was asked whether I wanted to stay the night or go home and be monitored every few hours and rest, so I choose to go home.

The next morning we had a phone call that an emergency ambulance was on its way as there was something a second look at the X-rays that doctors wanted to check so again I was off to hospital in an ambulance but fortunately there wasn’t anything wrong with my neck other than it obviously being sore.

Again I am only to rest and I haven’t been able to attend university since.

Often I have asked for pets that are no longer with us or gotten ready for sports I haven’t played for months and talked nonsense, but to the naked eye I look fine and this is the danger of concussions.

I am suffering from headaches, tiredness and nausea.

I was told by the doctor I now have to make changes to my life and contemplate the risks of things in my life I do.

For example, I have to decide whether it is wise to go back to cheerleading and risk a third concussion. A third concussion would most likely mean permanent brain damage or being paralyzed due to the stresses of knocks to the head.

Being a very active and sporty person this is quite hard to accept, but I doubt I’ll ever pick up a hockey stick again. Next time I won't get off so lightly.

I don’t want to see other people taking these head injuries lightly, just beceause you “look fine”.

Concussions are extremely serious and you need to make the right decisions before it is too late.

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