The collector virus got me. After 2 purchases, I'm still going strong.
Anyone who has an opinion about this one? The LiP seems not correct to me, but the rest looks orginial to me. Please help.
looks to be a redial IMO. Look at the number placement in the subdials. Sliderule is a reprint too. Lume job is nasty.
The number placement in the subdails are looking ok to me, if a compare it with my other ones. But maybe you are right. How can yousee it is a reprinted sliderule? I will have my doubts about the lip sign. Anyone an insight about that?
The subdials are shaped like a pie dish. The numbers should not be printed on the angled rim edge like they are.
The slide rule is an obvious reprint because the quality the printing is very poor.
Also,...there shouldn't be any gap between the slide rule markings and the inside edge of the slide rule...and it clearly doesn't fit properly.
Both very truth. Thank you!


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A spectacular evening in London at the Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards
As you know, I've been down in London again this week and I thought you might like to join me at the rather glamorous party I went to. Specsavers invited me to attend the Spectacle Wearer of the Year awards ceremony so that I could learn more about the fundraising they do for the anti-bullying charity Kidscape. Kidscape is an amazing organisation dedicated to helping children and teenagers who are being bullied whilst supporting their parents and teachers too.
Kidscape – preventing bullying
Each year, Specsavers holds the "Spectacle Wearer of The Year" awards specifically to raise funds for Kidscape. It is open to anyone over 16 and for each entry, Specsavers donates £1 to the charity. The money from last year's event will fund the relaunch of the Parent Advice line.
When I think back to my own teen years, the girls at my school who had the toughest ride were often the ones who wore glasses. So for an optician to align themselves with an anti-bullying charity seems a sensitive choice. Thankfully, we haven't had any bullying problems with our boys but my nephew was victimised mercilessly at school. Even though my sister and her husband were both teachers (at a different school) and so in theory should have had the skills to stop it, they all went through five years of living hell and the bullying has had a lifelong impact. If there had been a resource such as Kidscape for them to turn to, it could have been very different.
The Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards 2017
So, when Specsavers invited me to join them at the ceremony and asked me to wear my glasses for the evening, I was really happy to help raise awareness. The event was held near Trafalgar Square in London and the venue was stunning. The dress code was 'cocktail party' and I dithered over what to wear. In the end I opted for the winter version of the jumpsuit that I wore for the UK Blog Awards in April. As soon as this came into stock I loved it but it seemed crazy to have two jumpsuits that are so similar. However I think this one will earn its keep over Christmas (I had to keep taking my glasses off because they're reading glasses so it was hard to see distances).
Blue velvet jumpsuit; Boden clutch (past season); M&S gold Mary-Janes (past season)
I met up with Catherine from NotDressedAsLamb beforehand so that we could arrive together.
We had pre-dinner drinks and admired the incredible displays that had been made out of spectacles, even having photos of our irises taken. We then went to our table with the other bloggers who had been invited. Catherine and I were representing the over 40s and I was lucky to be seated next to the very charming David from GreyFoxBlog who was our male counterpart. If we look slightly bemused it's because (in true midlife style) we were trying to work out how to use the selfie sticks that Specsavers had thoughtfully added to each place setting.
(with David from GreyFoxBlog)
On my other side was Charlie Irons aka Man About Town. We played celebrity bingo as we looked around to see who we could spot. There was some intergenerational confusion as Charlie (27) struggled with the fact that I had never watched Love Island so didn't recognise any of the contestants that were dotted around the room. I, on the other hand, was more concerned that he had never heard of Twiggy!
(with Charlie Irons, ManAboutTown)
Here she is, just across from us – and you may also recognise her companion (it isn't a very good shot but I was trying to be discreet)…
…(Louis Walsh if you can't quite make him out). After dinner, the awards ceremony began, hosted by TV presenter Rylan and former Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle.
We heard some very moving stories about the work that Kidscape have been able to do as a result of the money that has been raised by these annual Specsavers events. It includes weekends for children whose self-esteem has reached rock bottom after endless bullying. In an environment away from home that feels safe and unthreatening, they are shown different ways of dealing with bullying and they take part in group activities to rebuild their confidence.
Fourteen thousand people from all over the UK had entered the competition and the categories were divided by age and regions. We cheered each finalist and Prue Leith was awarded the "Services to Specs" trophy. Of course there were lots of jokes about her attending the event on a Tuesday evening when it was 'Great British Bake Off' night!
Then it was time for the judges to decide on the overall winner of the Spectacle Wearer of The Year title which came with a £10,000 cash prize. As you can see our table was right in front of the panel so it felt like we were part of the action.
Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards 2017 – The Winner
We were delighted when it was announced that this lovely chap, Alex Miller, was the winner because he had been sitting at our table all evening – along with his proud mum who he had brought along as his guest.
When we were waiting for the results, she was joking that she hoped he would win so that at the age of 27, he might finally be able to leave home. Of course when he did, it dawned on her that she wasn't sure she really wanted him to move out after all!
As the raffle was drawn, a final calculation was made and it turned out that Specsavers had smashed their original target of £88k and had raised £120,000 from the evening. What a fantastic result.
So, then it was time for the after party. I managed to have my photo taken with Claire from pop group Steps who must be one of the most naturally beautiful women I've ever seen. It was all for my eldest son who used to love Steps when he was a teeny bopper and was duly impressed when I sent him the photo!
Gradually the younger bloggers started dropping away. Catherine and I did the over 40s proud by staying till the end – and then we even went on to the bar. The 'after after party' carried on around us as we sat and had a good catch up.
Some thoughts about corporate social responsibility
As I get to know Specsavers better, I am growing to really respect them as a brand, particularly in the way that they handle their corporate social responsibility. In my experience of working in retail marketing departments, sponsorship is often seen as a box to be ticked, with funds cynically being matched to the causes that offer the highest opportunities for brand exposure. It's good to see Specsavers choosing their charity partners thoughtfully.
In my last post about them, I talked about the fact that they sponsor referees for rugby matches – which immediately captures my heart as the mum of rugby players. In fact I found an action shot from the last match the eldest played before he went off on his internship year, signing the forms with the Specsavers ref (and a hand that is clearly too injured to hold a pen properly).
Once again Specsavers have impressed me with their Kidscape partnership. The funds they raise go to defined projects that clearly make a difference to a lot of lives. When the Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards open again for next year, I will try to post it on here. Just imagine how much money we could raise for Kidscape if we all enter. And how glamorous the ceremony would be if a group of Midlifechicers got through to the final! I can't tell you how much I love that thought…
I'll leave you with my official Specsavers shot from the evening taken by pro Instagram photographer Luke K Clarke. As always I find it really nerve racking having to pose for the camera, especially when there is a crowd watching and wondering who you are. Fortunately they managed to catch me when I was looking away so it isn't too forced.
Earrings; Necklace; Glasses
Next week I'm going to be putting together some capsule wardrobe ideas for autumn. Until then, as always, I wish you a wonderful weekend.
'Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards' was written to expand on the work that Specsavers does with Kidscape. My interpretation, words and pictures are, as always, my own. Thank you Specsavers for a wonderful evening – and congratulations on the creation of such a successful event.
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Prime Minster Narendra Modi had announced his vision to set up 100 smart cities across the country soon after his government was sworn into power. The 100 smart cities mission intends to promote adoption of smart solutions for efficient use of available assets, resources and infrastructure. A smart city will be equipped with basic infrastructure to give a decent quality of life, a clean and sustainable environment through application of some smart solutions.
As on September 2017, to measure the "quality" and "impact" of various ongoing smart city projects, the Modi government decided to hold a contest carrying total prize money of Rs 50 lakh.
The housing and urban affairs ministry has sent out a concept note and guidelines on 'India Smart Cities Awards Contest, 2017' to all States and Union Territories.
Under the 'Project Awards' category, excellence will be awarded in various categories such as 'Improving Governance', 'Social Aspects', 'Culture and Economy', 'Environment impact', 'Transportation and Mobility' and 'Water and Sanitation'.
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Smart shelter home inaugurated
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City to have food court near Palika Stadium in 4 months
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UT untangles wire issue with futuristic approach
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Year after nod, no hydraulic ladder for Ludhiana's firemen
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smart city conclave to showcase UT's key projects
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Country has moved ahead under PM Narendra Modi, says Pralhad Joshi
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Nashik Municipal Corporation to install new traffic signals at 18 locations in city
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Nashik smart Corporation installing public address systems
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Makeover to help KD Singh Babu stadium host international events in Lucknow
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44 CCTVs not functioning in Wanowrie
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As MC polls near, F&CC gives nod to projects worth ₹500cr
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Manimajra likely to get 24x7 water supply by September
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Home > Appeals Court Rules in Harvard's Favor in Admissions Lawsuit
Appeals Court Rules in Harvard's Favor in Admissions Lawsuit
by Marina N. Bolotnikova [1]
In October 2018, supporters of Students for Fair Admissions hold signs in front of the federal courthouse where the admissions trial took place.
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The First Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld Harvard's use of race in admissions, the latest ruling in a yearslong lawsuit alleging that the College's admissions process discriminates against Asian-Americans. The case [4], first filed in 2014 by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), may ultimately be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court and could reverse or alter decades of precedent on affirmative action in college admissions.
The ruling upholds the October 2019 decision made by U.S. District Court judge Alison Burroughs. SFFA's founder and president, affirmative-action opponent Edward Blum, quickly appealed that decision, and the First Circuit heard oral arguments [5] in the appeal on September 16.
In their 100-plus-page decision [6], First Circuit judges Jeffrey Howard and Sandra Lynch wrote that Harvard's use of race in admissions is consistent with Supreme Court precedent, rejecting SFFA's claims that Harvard "(1) engages in racial balancing of its undergraduate class; (2) it impermissibly uses race as more than a 'plus' factor in admissions decisions; (3) it considers race in its process despite the existence of workable race-neutral alternatives; and (4) it intentionally discriminates against Asian American applicants to Harvard College." The ruling concludes that there was no error in Burroughs's decision, and that Harvard's use of race is sufficiently narrow, appropriately tailored to meet Harvard's goal of assembling a diverse class, and does not evince evidence of implicit bias against Asian Americans.
Blum vowed in response to appeal the First Circuit's decision and take the case to the Supreme Court. Only that body can revisit the question of whether or not race can be used as a factor in admissions at all, or revise longstanding precedent that says that race can be used under certain circumstances. For a deeper look at the issues at stake in the case, listen to Harvard Magazine's recent podcast episode featuring Jeannie Suk Gersen [7], Watson professor of law.
"Just over a year ago, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs found in Harvard's favor," said University president Lawrence Bacow in a statement. Today, her decision—and the values that underlie our undergraduate admissions process—are reaffirmed. The consideration of race, alongside many other factors, helps us achieve our goal of creating a student body that enriches the education of every student. Diversity also represents a pathway for excellence for both Harvard and the nation. We will continue to defend these principles and our admissions process all the way to the Supreme Court, if necessary."
"Today's decision once again finds that Harvard's admissions policies are consistent with Supreme Court precedent, and lawfully and appropriately pursue Harvard's efforts to create a diverse campus that promotes learning and encourages mutual respect and understanding in our community," University spokeswoman Rachael Dane said in a statement. "As we have said time and time again, now is not the time to turn back the clock on diversity and opportunity."
Blum and SFFA took a second case, against the University of North Carolina [8], to trial this past Monday. By proceeding against Harvard and UNC, Blum has cases under way against a public and a private institution, raising different constitutional and civil-rights issues, which may lead to separate Supreme Court challenges to affirmative action.
Source URL: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2020/11/appeals-court-rules-in-harvard-s-favor-in-admissions-lawsuit?page=all
[1] https://www.harvardmagazine.com/profile/Marina-N-Bolotnikova
[4] https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2019/01/harvard-affirmative-action-trial
[5] https://harvardmagazine.com/2020/09/admissions-lawsuit-round-two
[6] http://media.ca1.uscourts.gov/pdf.opinions/19-2005P-01A.pdf
[7] https://harvardmagazine.com/2020/jeannie-suk-gersen
[8] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/09/us/affirmative-action-north-carolina.html?searchResultPosition=3


After my first cheap gimbal controller and the hassle I had getting firmware (Had to get a hacked HEX) and then getting a GUI to tune it took more time than the actual setup. Once I did have all the right software it was relativity easy. But I wanted a simpler way.
So I ordered one and waited the required 3-4 weeks it take to make its way here.
As you can see from the photo below it is considerably smaller, both the controller and the IMU from the normal size controller.
It was time to modify and design a new case.
The first thing I did was change the roll motor mount. I moved the motor back about 10mm. I wanted the whole gimbal closer to the quads CG.
Once that was done it was onto the actual controller case. After some tinkering in tinkercad I had my first version complete ready for testing.
The Motor mount and the case are just superglued together. This makes it easier to print and faster.
I also modified the gimbal arm for this version as the first version I am currently using warped a fraction by the roll mount. So I added some bracing to strength that up.
Full test mock up trying to fit everything in. The extra wire lengths were the main part to try and hide. I did want to do any cutting just yet until I have proven it would all work.
After a couple more tries I printed a slightly longer case to give me more room to pack everything away in the controller case.
I also had to print another Gopro holder with a different IMU holder as its considerably smaller.
Overall the the final gimbal setup is about 20% smaller, When on the FLIP quad the battery is about 20mm closer to the center which makes for a more compact look. I will update with weight reduction and final shots of it on the quad.


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It's cold and windy here, but we're well within 200 miles of Indianapolis, which is quite close to Cincinnati!
There is a Jimmy John's at this Shell Station! This is the best food we've had since leaving Bozeman!
Brett & I are both sick and tired of music.
Brett is back behind the wheel.
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NewsRegional/National
Virginia Regulators to Consider Changes to Menhaden Fishing Regulations
By Chris Six
A menhaden pulled from the Chesapeake Bay in the area of Jordan Point Marina. (Charlie Paullin / Virginia Mercury)
RICHMOND — Virginia regulators will consider changes to commercial menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay following requests from recreational anglers to put an end to the fishery.
Among the changes the Virginia Marine Resources Commission will take up are new regulations creating a no-fishing buffer one nautical mile wide around Virginia shorelines and Virginia Beach and a half-nautical mile wide around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Another proposal would expand the days around holidays when fishing is prohibited.
The proposals follow repeated requests from the Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association to stop menhaden fishing in the Bay, including a petition of 11,000 signatures that was presented to the office of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin earlier this year.
"The proposed regulations are a good start, but much more is needed," said VSSA President Steve Atkinson. However, he said, "The Youngkin administration, for whatever reason, was not willing to do what our petition asked them to do, which was to move the fishery out of the bay until science can show that it is not causing harm."
Reedville-based Omega Protein, the lone player in the Bay's menhaden reduction fishery, which processes catches into fishmeal or fish oil, says the new regulations take away available fishing grounds that include uninhabited areas. Taking operations completely out of the Bay into less safe conditions in the ocean would ultimately force the company to stop operating.
"It's death by 1,000 cuts," said Omega Protein spokesperson Ben Landry.
Legislators are also getting involved in the issue. Earlier this month, Republican Del. Tim Anderson, R-Virginia Beach, pre-filed legislation for the 2023 General Assembly session seeking a two-year moratorium on menhaden reduction fishing "in any territorial sea or inland waters of the Commonwealth" while the state studies the impacts of the fishery. A separate bill would also allow the VMRC to make changes to fishery regulations outside the October to December window that state law currently allows, a protection Omega sought when the commission took over management of the fishery from the General Assembly in 2020.
Regulatory proposals
The regulatory proposals come after two net spills by the company over the summer, one of which washed thousands of menhaden ashore in Northampton County.
With the new one-mile buffers, Omega Protein will have to deploy its nets in deeper waters, which will decrease the likelihood that they will get snagged on the Bay or ocean floor, explained Pat Geer, chief of the fisheries management division at VMRC. Fewer days for fishing around holidays are also intended to prevent fish spills from reaching the coastline during high-tourism days.
The regulations are a happy balance between what the recreational anglers want and the fishing operations want, Geer said.
"That's what our job is," Geer said. "To do this as the best benefit to everybody."
A complete removal of menhaden fishing operations from the Bay isn't being proposed because there is no evidence that menhaden are being overfished, Geer said.
Anglers have argued overfishing of menhaden in the Bay has led to the depletion of the striped bass population there.
Recent coastwide stock assessments of striped bass by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission show that the population is on track to recover following quota reductions and time for spawning stock to replenish, Geer noted. The same commission, which oversees fisheries on the East Coast, also increased the coastwide quota limits for menhaden this month because of data showing the population is healthy.
But those assessments don't provide specific numbers for striped bass and menhaden populations within the Chesapeake Bay. The ASMFC has imposed a 51,000-ton limit on menhaden catches within the Bay, but a larger study of the population there would likely take years to conduct, said Geer.
Not enough, but also too much
Atkinson of the Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association said while he is pleased the VMRC is taking some action, the one-mile buffer is not enough to conserve menhaden. A two-mile buffer would be more protective, he said.
While striped bass populations are recovering, Atkinson said Virginia should be "extra careful in the Bay" to make sure there are enough forage fish.
Omega already follows a one-mile buffer around the Eastern Shore and a three-mile buffer around Virginia Beach, Landry said. A reduction in days to fish around holidays also "takes food out of the mouth of our fishermen," he said.
The Youngkin administration granted a meeting with Omega Protein to discuss the proposed regulations after decisions on them had already been made, Landry added, and not in "real time." He said the Youngkin administration had relied on data that said Omega Protein caught 6% of its hauls within one mile of shoreline despite National Marine Fisheries Service data showing 15% of the catch was within that buffer.
Data used to determine the percentage of fishing nets that would be displaced by the one-mile buffer are from Captain's Daily Fishing Reports, documentation from the VMRC shows.
"It just seems that this is a concerted effort by wealthy recreational fisherman and its harming blue collar commercial watermen in Virginia," Landry said. "It's really sad."
Youngkin Press Secretary Macaulay Porter said the governor has made the Bay one of his top priorities.
"Since day one, the Administration and VMRC have been engaged with all stakeholders from Virginia's commercial and recreational fishing sectors about these issues and the importance of ensuring commonsense solutions for protecting and cleaning up the Bay," Porter said. "We will continue to look for solutions that protect the health of the Bay and all of Virginia's economic activities that rely on the Bay."
Legislative proposals
Anderson said his bill to halt reduction fishing in the Bay for two years while the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality studies its environmental impacts is intended to address a lack of scientific information.
"We have to have metrics to see what's going on," Anderson said. "If I'm wrong then Omega will never have to hear from me again."
The delegate also wants to expand VMRC's ability to change regulations outside the end of the year to allow the oversight body to take action following emergencies such as net spills.
"No other wildlife management (plan) says you can create regulations only three months out of the year," Anderson said.
While supporting the goals of the legislation, Atkinson noted that bills have a difficult journey to get passed and argued the VMRC has the authority to issue a moratorium on the fishery.
Landry noted that the three-month window for changing regulations was part of a deal negotiated under the administration of former Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam to allow the business to make any adjustments in advance of its fishing season.
The VMRC will meet Tuesday in Fort Monroe.
Virginia Mercury is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Virginia Mercury maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Sarah Vogelsong for questions: info@virginiamercury.com. Follow Virginia Mercury on Facebook and Twitter.
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The Best Catcher In The AL East
Today, we had a caller on "Sound-off with Sinkoff" ask who I thought the best catcher in the American League East was.
Although I might seem like a homer, I'm going with the Orioles' Matt Wieters.
The "can't miss kid" was labelled as "Joe Mauer with power" when he came up a couple of years ago. As a rookie in 2009, he hit .288 with 9 HR's and 43 RBI's in just 96 games. Expectations were extrememly high as he headed into the 2010 campaign.
But after a down year (his first full season in the Big Leagues), most people have jumped off the Wieters bandwagon. There's reason for that - as he hit just .249 with 11 HR and 55 RBI in 130 games last season.
But I firmly believe that Wieters is the real deal. Keep in mind, expectations were unrealistic early on. A 23-year old was essentially labelled as a savior of a franchise that hasn't been to the MLB playoffs since 1997. What most people fail to realize is that he had virtually no protection in a lineup that had problems scoring runs last season. Because of that, his numbers suffered.
This year, Wieters will likely be the Orioles #8 hitter. He'll have lots of protection in a revamped line-up. With the addition of Mark Reynolds (32 HR's in 2010), Derrick Lee (19 HR's in '10), Vladimir Guerrero (29 HR's last year) and JJ Hardy (a lifetime .270 hitter) - to go along with guys like Luke Scott (27 HR in '10) and a rejuvenated Nick Markakis - the Baltimore catcher isn't expected to shoulder the load.
Throw in the fact he's a great defensive catcher already and this could be the year of Wieters.
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I believe one of my personal strengths in communication is that I can talk to just about anyone. I enjoy talking with people. In communication, my strength would be that I have the ability to listen as well as respond. I enjoy having conversation with people of different cultures, because it gives me a chance to learn more about their lifestyle.
I have learned to communicate well with people, because I am an outgoing person. I communicate better one on one. I have a weakness with communication when it comes to having to speak to a large group of people. I become very nervous, and will sometimes forget what I wanted to say.
My weakness in communication is also when I have to speak in front of the class, or in front of a very large group of people I become nervous, because my weakness of thinking that they are more focused on me than on the information that I will be presenting. I work at that weakness by having the personal strength to try to make the presentation enjoyable so that the focus will not be so much on the speaker but the information be presented to the group.
I have learned through the years that it is important to stay focused on your strengths and not your weaknesses and to realize that for the most part everybody else is probably just as nervous as I am. I have strength in the fact that I can talk about most subjects very freely. I try to communicate just the point I am trying to make and have the point understandable to those who are listening.
Communication for me is easy depending on the topic being discussed. I sometimes have a weakness in the fact that I may be too honest with my answer and do not think before answering. I realize that when you are communicating with people, they really do not want the truth because it hurts and is offensive.
I find that it is much easier for me to communicate, when I have knowledge of the conversation being discussed. I am very weak when it comes to starting a conversation and leading the discussion. I will avoid a conversation as much as possible when I have to present the information to be discussed. In communication, I am also weak in the area that I will choose to listen more that participate.
I also have a weakness in my non-verbal communication skills. The weakness is that sometimes my body language will give a different answer than what I would have spoken. When I am using non-verbal communication as a point of contact I will point out or agree to something from just listening to the topic being discussed. I focus on my non-verbal communication skills, because I want the non-verbal to be just as understandable as the verbal. My body language must not present a different communication than intended. With non-verbal communication, I try to give more eye contact so that there is no misunderstanding of the communication intended. I find nodding your head helps in non-verbal communication, because a nod can say a lot. In my communication skills, I have learned that if I highlight the strengths. Then the weaknesses would not be so obvious.
In having communicated with all different types of people, I once was told that if you stop and think for five seconds before you speak, your communication skills would present themselves in a most intelligent manner. Communication comes somewhat easy for me, because I like to talk, but just talking and not communicating would become a weakness.
I try to always have something to communicate to other people that would be beneficial. Whether communicating verbally or non-verbally your actions will for the most part, represent how you are feeling about a particular subject or discussion. When it is possible always, try to communicate verbally and have the person you are communicating with acknowledge that they understand what you are saying.
Communication, verbally or non-verbally is a very powerful tool and when you understand your strengths and weaknesses in that area you will be able to communicate much more efficiently with people. When you are communicating, with different types of people you will be able to decide if verbal or non-verbal communication would be the best approach according to their logic and the logic of the situation and surrounding environment.
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Knowledge-Based Skills: This can be your computer skills, languages, degrees, certifications, training and technical ability acquired from education and experience.
Transferable Skills: These are your portable skills that you take from job to job such as communication and people skills, analytical and critical thinking abilities and problem-solving and planning skills.
Once you prepare the list, choose few of those strengths that match the requirements of the admission people. Here is an opportunity for you to differentiate your candidature from the pool of applicants. You need to write about the qualities or traits in you that you have not covered in any other essays. You can highlight any of your qualities such as leadership, initiative, teamwork, creativity, innovation, courage and volunteerism, that you think makes you a strong applicant for a top ranking MBA program. Other applicants might also have similar strong attributes, but your anecdote needs to be convincing enough to compel the admission committee to distinguish you among the massive crowd of applicants. Though you do not have space for rambling stories one or two succinct anecdotes would help the cause.
Just mentioning the strengths will not suffice. You have to present examples of how you have demonstrated those strength. Make sure you can give specific examples to demonstrate why you say that as your strength. Further during interview, when confronted with this question, remember the admission officers are looking for a fit. They are forming a picture of you based on your answers. Put your energy into your strength statement. Before writing about your assets, judge yourself if you actually consider it as your most powerful strength. Further discussions with friends, peers and family members will help you in finalizing a trait and anecdote. You can focus on any quality that is much blown up in you, let it be personal or professional.
If you proudly admit about a specific talent in you, then it is quite obvious that you have demonstrated this skill of yours in certain situations, or how do you support your answer? Discuss the situations where you have employed your asset to deal with the circumstances and also share what knowledge or experience you gained from it. It is also advisable to share how you developed the quality in you. What are your motivational factors or what has influenced you to transform this quality of yours as your most powerful strength.
Describe what the situation was and what your role was.
Delineate what action you took and how did you utilize your skills to deal with the situation.
Discuss the result from your action.
Mention how it benefited you and your organization.
Discuss how this skill will help you to prosper in your career.
Discussing these points will surely serve the purpose and will definitely show your uniqueness to the admissions committee. Hence take this question as an opportunity and furnish the information, expose the surface which admissions committee wants to see.
Weakness: Try not to talk about too many weaknesses - one or two will be sufficient. You can mention that you do not have a particular domain knowledge/skill/type of experience. Example: In your previous role as a Technical Manager, you did not get much exposure to marketing and branding aspect of business. Therefore, you lag the required skills to market your products. Then you need to discuss how you are planning to develop these skills. You should give evidence of your ability to determine the skills required. Remember to present a genuine weakness, so that you can talk about the strategies you are using to deal with the same. This will let the admission officers know that although you are not perfect, you are working on your shortcomings.
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