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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has spent tens of billions of dollars to fund improvements in global public health. Melinda Gates sits down with Jane Pauley to discuss her long-held commitment to science and data, and how it is vital to combating hunger, maternal and infant mortality and malnutrition, and to improving access to education and family planning.

An example Tips on how to write an effective cover letter EXERCISE Now it's your turn.   Choose one of the job listings below and write a cover letter to apply for the job.  Include your purpose for writing the letter,  where you saw the ad and 3 qualifications that make you the right person for the job.  180 words approx. Animal care specialist National Zoo requires experienced person to feed, water and clean the cages of small animals. Duties also include conducting tours for young visitors. Send resumé and cover letter to Cassandra Beck, National Zoo, P.O: box 42, Metropolis city MA 02210 International Tour Guide Tour leaders needed for our small-group luxury tours to Hawaii, South America and East Asia. Excellent salary and benefits, plus unlimited free travel. Contact Melinda Lee, Starline Travel, 16 Bayfield Drive, Mayfield NY 22267 Personal Shopper Macy’s Department Store is looking for people with a great sense of style to help our custom...

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Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. St Patrick's Day is March 17 . How much do you know about this celebration?. Have a look at some of these websites and find out more... http://edition.cnn.com/EVENTS/1996/st_patrick/history/index.html http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/saint-patrick.htm http://www.infoplease.com/spot/irishflag1.html http://www.irishabroad.com/stpatrick/life/factfantasy.asp http://www.irishabroad.com/StPatrick/IrishQuiz/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5X5IrA0zEs&feature=related (Danny Boy by The Pogues) COMPLETE THESE STATEMENTS:  1.   St. Patrick’s Day is a ___________________ of spring. 2.   It’s a celebration of the ____________________ patron saint. 3.   In the 5th. century, a boy, Marwin Sagat was ________. 4.   He worked as a ________________ for 6 years. 5.   Years later, he had a visión and became _______________ and adopted the name Patrick. 6.   He con...

As the job market becomes redundant with candidates, companies are finding it difficult to hire the right employee for the right job. With the vast interview advice and CV resources available online, job seekers are able to design a very attractive CV and prepare & rehearse answers to questions in the interview. With the growing cost of a poor hire, it is imperative to select a candidate that will prove to be beneficial in the long term. The Dutch brewing company Heineken took interviewing candidates to the next level in order to hire the right employee. On May 25th, 2013, Heineken needed to hire an intern for its Event & Sponsorship Marketing team to prepare for the Champions League final. Heineken received a staggering 1,734 applications for this position. They faced the question how to choose a right talent amongst 1,734 candidates, who not only have good knowledge but also suitable behaviour, thinking style and interests to do the job. Finally Heineken decided not to fol...

On International Women’s Day (8 March 2019), UN Women calls on the world to “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change.” This International Women’s Day, UN Women focuses on innovative ways in which we can advance gender equality and the empowerment of women, particularly in the areas of social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure. With the IWD 2019 theme of “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change,” we are calling for transformative shifts, integrated approaches and new solutions to ensure that no woman or girl is left behind. Innovation and technology provide unprecedented opportunities, yet trends indicate a growing gender digital divide. Women are under-represented in the field of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and design. These gaps prevent them from developing and influencing gender-responsive innovations to achieve transformative gains for society. From mobile banking to artificial intelligence and the inter...

Books: Tales of Childhood The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time A website A film: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Skyfall A restaurant A concert