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Career Development Resources This page is for all students and prospective students (high school, college, graduate school), where you will find some expert free resources and tools for furthering your education. Students have been one of the primary priorities of Quintessential Careers since our founding in 1996, and we have a large number of resources, tools, and articles to assist you in achieving your educational goals. Pursuing an education is a great way to advance your career goals and quality of life. Studies show that the more education you pursue (and degrees you earn), the higher your lifetime earning potential.

Amazing Kale Recipes Christina and Emily are culinary revolutionaries. As whole-food ambassadors armed with keen wits and tastebuds these ladies have penned this handbook for anyone out there that may be unsure of where to start when preparing this superfood. Their book is a compilation of high quality photos, recipes, tips and creative ways to use their favorite leafy green. If Kale is a mystery to you..The Kale Effect will demystify this wonderful food for you forever. Take a look at their work below (click on the pictures for the recipe), and if you’d like to see more or buy a copy of their book for the foodie in your family you can buy THE KALE EFFECT here.

Stuff that occurs to me: Where London science communicators might work by @JoBrodie, brodiesnotes.blogspot.com Updated 28 December 2013 - sections marked in orange have been checked, others haven't. Shortened link for this post is How you can help... 1. Suggest an organisation that I've missed, or a category, or a resource - jo dot brodie at gmail dot com Volunteer Abroad in Mexico, Sea Turtle Conservation in Mexico with Projects Abroad Placement location: Tecoman, ColimaRole: Work in sea turtle hatcheries, with captive breeding crocodiles and wildlife researchMain Research Focus: Conservation of sea turtles, crocodiles and native birdsLocal Environment: CoastalAccommodation: Volunteer dormitories near to the beachLength of placement: From 2 weeks Start dates: Flexible Our Conservation Project in Mexico gives you the chance to volunteer abroad right next to the ocean! Conservation volunteers in Mexico work alongside local experts on a variety of conservation and environmental projects, specifically focusing on the protection of turtles, crocodiles, and birds. The project is based on the Pacific coast at Campamento Tecoman in the state of Colima.

New Web Platform Launched to Accelerate Green Economy Transition Geneva, 22 January 2014 - A robust, state-of-the-art knowledge-sharing platform was launched today by the newly established Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP), a diverse consortium of leading institutions and organizations working in areas related to green growth and green economy. The website is in response to increasing demand from both policy makers and the public for information on ways to achieve sustainable economic growth. Like the GGKP itself, the website - which features a searchable e-library with over 600 technical and policy resources, as well as dashboards with data and policies for 193 countries - transcends the traditional divide between economy and the environment.

FPU Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies - Careers in Conflict Resolution Careers in Conflict Resolution Prospective students often wonder what their career options are with a master of arts degree in the field of conflict resolution. Well, to be completely accurate, it is usually the spouses of prospective students who are most concerned about career opportunities. The field is broad, and ranges from private practice to employment with agencies.

Plus Size - Clothing "As soon as it came to my door, I tore open the box, put on the dress and looked at myself in the mirror and sighed a sigh of relief and said 'finally!' The way clothing should fit me. I felt so comfortable and it showed off my body and curves in the most amazing way. Gap Year and Career Break Travel Experts Finding Your Trip Changing Worlds has been running meaningful travel opportunities since 1999 and has sent thousands of people away to have an experience overseas that will be remembered for a lifetime. Throughout the site you will find a range of opportunities to suit all travelling needs, and also spur some creative thoughts about how you can travel and explore, whilst gaining some unique experience and returning home with a new perspective and understanding of different countries and cultures. To find an overseas experience that is right for you, you can use the Search Box on the top right, where you can filter your options into your preferred interests. Alternatively, click on the Trip Type boxes above (Volunteering, Courses & Qualifications, Paid Work, Tours, Summer Camps and Work Experience & Internships) or the 'Search our World' tab at the top of the page to find out exactly where your travel interests can take you.

Hotel Iroquois Jobs: Hotel Iroquois Mackinac Island Michigan MI area lake strait Huron hospitality careers employment opportunities Hotel Iroquois is a small deluxe hotel and fine dining restaurant on northern Michigan's Mackinac Island. Hotel Iroquois enjoys an ideal location on Mackinac Island, overlooking the beautiful Straits of Mackinac. Awarded 1997 and 2000 Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List recognition, the hotel ranks among the best hotels in the world. Hotel Iroquois recently celebrated its 100th year. The Carriage House dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the Great Lakes Huron and Michigan as well as the Mackinac Island marine harbor. The Carriage House has been featured in Gourmet magazine and is well known for its fine food, service and superior lakefront setting.

Five Easy Repairs to Extend the Lifespan of Your Things I have a dilemma—a New Year’s dilemma. At a time when resolutions dominate the season, resolutions are the one thing I dread. Every January, I make promises: Eat better; exercise more; save money. But if history is any indicator, I know that my grand declarations of self-betterment will likely fall to the wayside come February. Sound familiar to you? Conflict Resolution Jobs This page has moved. Our new conflict-resolution-jobs Search Engine is up and running with many new listings of dispute resolution related jobs! As promised it offers the next generation in locating jobs in conflict resolution. Snowflakes Up Close: A Small, Fragile World If you’re one of those people who likes to ponder things while looking out a frosty window on a cold winter day, these pictures will clear up one of those long standing wonders: each snowflake really IS unique. Some look like roman columns, others circuit boards or spaceships. Taken under high magnification using a microscope, these images bring a fragile and beautiful world into view.

About Us - UK Volunteering We develop and deliver high impact volunteer-led solutions across the UK in response to some of the most difficult challenges facing individuals and their communities today. We engage more than 30,000 volunteers and 90,000 beneficiaries every year through 180 active programmes across the UK. Founded in 1962 (and known as Community Service Volunteers until 2015), Volunteering Matters has been leading UK volunteering in policy and practice for more than 50 years.