Oxford English Dictionary may go out of print

The publishers said that the third edition of the famous dictionary,
estimated to fill 40 volumes, is running at least 20 years behind
schedule. PHOTO: ONLINE

The world’s most extensive work on the English language, the
Oxford English Dictionary (OED), may not appear in print form ever again
according to The Telegraph.

Publishers of the renowned dictionary said that the print version of
the book is extremely lengthy and argued that an online version would be
more economical to scholars.

They also added that the third edition of the famous dictionary,
which is estimated to fill 4o volumes, is 20 years behind schedule.

The OED’s first new chief editor for 20 years, Michael Proffitt, said
the dictionary is facing delays due to an “information overload” from
the internet, which is slowing his compilers.

His team of 70 philologists, including lexicographers, etymologists
and pronunciation experts, has been working on the latest version, known
as OED3, for the past 20 years.

Proffitt revealed to Country Life magazine that the next
edition will not be completed until 2034, and likely only to be offered
in an online form because of its large size.

“A lot of the first principles of the OED stand firm, but how it
manifests has to change, and how it reaches people has to change,” said
the 48-year-old editor.

The Oxford University Press stated that a print version will only be
available for sale if there is enough demand for it at that time. It
will comprise of 40 volumes, which is double the length of the second
edition which came out in 1989.

No child to be refused admission to capital’s schools, colleges

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) on Tuesday announced that a 'no-refusal policy' will be implemented for all admissions to classes I to X. However, students can still be sent to a nearby school if no seats are available.

In addition, more than 90 textbooks of the total 103 titles in the curriculum will be handed over to the students of federal capital by May 15.

Two model colleges will be established in Bhara Kahu and Tarnol in the next financial year.

This was announced by Rafique Tahir, joint secretary of the Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD), at a press conference on Tuesday.

"There are 424 educational institutions in the federal capital but admissions are an issue for only 19 Islamabad model colleges (IMCs). However, because of problems at these 19 institutions, there is an impression that there is a huge problem," said Rafique Tahir, who also holds charge of the FDE.

"Almost 8,000 to 10,000 students are admitted to Class I every year. However 40,000 students can be accommodated in Class I across 404 educational institutions every year. The problem is that most people want their children to attend the IMCs which have limited seats," he said.

"A meeting of principals has been called on Wednesday (today) where they will be instructed to accept all admissions because after the promulgation (April 19, 2010) of Article 25-A, it has become mandatory to accommodate all students," he said.

"In case of more applicants as compared to seats in a school, remaining students will be automatically referred to nearby schools. Majority of people want to admit their children in the Islamabad College for Boys G-6/3.

"There are 12 schools in Sector G-6 and most of them have 50 per cent vacant seats. So students will be referred there and quality of education will be improved," he said.

Mr Tahir announced that there will be complete ban on the admissions in evening shift due to which within four years evening shift will be completely abolished as primary and middle level students will complete schooling.

"As far as transfer from evening to morning shift is concerned, students can be transferred from evening to morning if their brothers or sisters study in morning shift. If parents are government servants or students have any medical problem, case will be considered for transfer," he said.

Issue of Books

Mr Tahir said every year issue of books, which are handed over to students free, is raised. This year although funds were released but Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue (AGPR) raised objection that books cannot be printed without tender.

"Because of AGPR's decision authors of books went to the Islamabad High Court and obtained stay order.

The AGPR has finally reconsidered the objection due to which court stay was withdrawn on April 5.

The FDE has been trying its best to handover the books by May 15 and day and night printing is being done," he said.

"Books have been handed over to students of Matric. Students of V and VII have to wait because their syllabus has been changed and they will get all books before summer vacations," he said.

Daily Wage Teachers

Discussing the issue of teachers on daily wages, Tahir said schools will pay the salary to daily wage teachers till May 31, and after that AGPR will pay them the salary.

"It has been decided that new recruitments of teachers will be done on permanent basis and for that BA B.Ed will be the minimum qualification," he said.

Mr Tahir said there were 11 computer labs in the educational institutions. Teachers were appointed during the tenure of former government but computers could not be purchased.

"Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Prof Ahsan Iqbal has agreed to provide Rs1.228 billion for the 25 projects due to which not only computers will be purchased but as many as 60 educational institutions will get resources of IMCs in next financial year," he said.

Ikram Junaidi

DAWN.COM

Brazilian Portuguese Classes at Embassy

Islamabad—The Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad has reopened the admissions for its free Portuguese language course. The admissions are open from November 13rd to 19th.

The classes will take place at the Embassy and are free of cost, starting on December 2nd. People above 16 are eligible to attend the course, which will have consecutive three months modules. This initiative is in the scope of the increase on educational cooperation between Brazil and Pakistan, which includes the offer of placements in Brazilian universities for Pakistani students, announced by the Embassy last May.

The admissions are open for beginner's level of Portuguese. Classes will take place at the Embassy i.e. St. 72, House # 01, F-8/3, Islamabad, Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm to 6pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:10pm to 7:10pm. To become a part of this free language course, interested students should fill out a form available on the official website of the Embassy of Brazil. Pakistan Observer Reported.

If you are interesting so Click Here for the Application Form.

Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Smart Work Lovers

 

Technology is become essential in our daily lives, As a student, professional and even a staying-at-home person we can't ignore it. But the question, which irritates is 'technology use utilize lot of time and return-on-investment (ROI) is very low.

WomanTribe's correspondent Lara Cameron brings the solution with the keyboard shortcuts. Hope you will found it useful to produce a lot in short span of time.

Alt + 0153….. ™… trademark symbol

Alt + 0169…. ©…. copyright symbol

Alt + 0174….. ®….registered trademark symbol

Alt + 0176 …°……degre­e symbol

Alt + 0177 …±….plus-or­-minus sign

Alt + 0182 …¶…..paragraph mark

Alt + 0190 …¾….fractio­n, three-fourths

Alt + 0215 ….×…..multi­plication sign

Alt + 0162…¢….the cent sign

Alt + 0161…..¡….. .upside down exclamation point

Alt + 0191…..¿….. ­upside down question mark

Alt + 1………..smiley face

Alt + 2 ………..bla­ck smiley face

Alt + 15……….su­n

Alt + 12……….f emale sign

Alt + 11………..m­ale sign

Alt + 6………..s­pade

Alt + 5………… ­Club

Alt + 3…………. ­Heart

Alt + 4………… ­Diamond

Alt + 13………e­ighth note

Alt + 14………. ­beamed eighth note

Alt + 8721……. N-ary summation (auto sum)

Alt + 251……….s­quare root check mark

Alt + 8236…….. ­infinity

Alt + 24………… ­up arrow

Alt + 25………… ­down arrow

Alt + 26……….ri­ght arrow

Alt + 27……….l­eft arrow

Alt + 18………..u­p/down arrow

Alt + 29…….. left right arrow

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Steps to Take when Moving to Dubai for a Job

Dubai has become a favoured offshore location amongst international job seekers and professionals seeking a higher standard of living and unique career experience. Although the advantages of moving to Dubai are numerous, and many expats will tell you of the fantastic benefits there are to living in the UAE, it is also important that you are aware of the restrictions, downsides and any draw backs that may affect your time there.

There are many steps that need to be followed in order to successfully move to Dubai for employment, some of which are detailed below.

Obtain an offer of employment

Due to the fact that a sponsor is required, along with a work visa to reside and work in Dubai, it is vital that you have an offer of employment, together with an employment contract before relocating.

File for a visa

You must have the required visa before you can begin employment in Dubai. In order to obtain the visa, you may need the following documents; passport, birth certificate, degree certificate, 6 months bank statement and employment contract from sponsor in Dubai.

UAE driving license

If your job requires you to drive, you must obtain a separate UAE driving license as your current license will not be valid in Dubai.

Changing jobs in Dubai

You should note that it is not easy to change jobs in Dubai and this is because your employer is your sponsor and reason you are in the country. In order to move from one employer to the next, you must obtain a no objection certificate (NOC) which is to be signed by your current employer and which permits you to move employment.

Renting and living costs

Dubai is known for its high standards of living, attractive salaries and tax free incentives, however the renting market and general living expenses are also considered to be relatively high. It is therefore important that you have enough money in your bank account to fund your first month there before you receive your first month's salary. Usually, property owners can request anything from one – six months worth of rent upfront. 

         Posted by
         Emma Mackenzie
         http://www.careeraddict.com/2600/steps-to-take-when-moving-to-dubai-for-a-job

 

Security Guard Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL DUTY1. Protect and guard office staff, premises and equipment.
2. To inform the staff member upon arrival of their guests/ visitors.
3. Inspect visitor bags and equipment's thoroughly.
4. Ensure that visitors are directed to the proper office/staff member. Unexpected visitors should be directed to the attention of Security focal point.
5. Ensure that all offices and windows are locked, computers and other electronic equipment is properly turned off, up on departure of staff members.
6. Persons who are not 10M staff members are strictly not permitted on the promises of 10M after-hours, on weekends or holidays, unless authorized/accompanied by a senior staff member of the office. 10M staff members should be logged in and out after office hours, on weekends and on holidays.
7. Check all vehicles moving in and out of office premises.
8. Immediately inform the security officer and security assistant about any unusual device if found in the car or attached with the car body.
9. Check all the official equipments moving in and out of office premises with duly signed GATE PASS by RR or RRMO.
10. Maintain a log of visitors to the office during office hours.
11. Maintain a log of telephone calls and radio receptions during non-office hours, weekend and holidays.
12. Occasional responsibility for taking telephone calls on a needs basis. All
13. Callers should be requested to leave their name, title, telephone number and, as appropriate, information concerning the subject of their call. This information should be passed to the Security focal point at the earliest opportunity.
14. Unusual circumstances should be brought to the attention of the CoM and the Security Focal Point immediately.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIESAll visitors have to leave a personal ID card at the gate before getting a visitor card.
Besure that entering and leaving times are registered in the protocol.
Their bags and anything they carry with them has to be searched, both when entering and leaving.
The person they want to see has to be informed before they are let into theoffices.
If above person is not available, they should be asked to wait in thereception area, and the reception person informed.
All vehicles are to be search for any suspicious objects that do not seems tobelong there, before entering the compound.
The same procedure has to be impounded when the cars are leaving the compound.
The passenger(s) has to go through the main gate at building I, carrying theirpersonal belongings and join up with the vehicle outside.
No vehicles are allowed parking in the street in front of the office between the
"No Parking" signs.
Private vehicles, that for the timebeing, are allowed parked between the street and the office near building, should be subject to the same procedure as vehicles entering andleaving the compound.
At least once an hour one guard should make a round around the back of thebuildings day and night.
After office hours check the offices to ensure doors are locked, lights off andthat everything is well.
The guards should not enter the building when they are locked down for thenight, when no staff is present.
If asuspicious package or item is discovered, it should not under anycircumstances be moved or touched.
If ina car, the engine must be stopped, the security informed immediately, and the area around evacuated, until the situation is cleared.
Incase of fire call the Fire squad, security and evacuate the buildings.
See tothat the staff and all the cars are leaving the compound.
In case of demonstration and other trouble, inform security and police.

KPK minister pledges to improve education

ISLAMABAD - A three-day international conference on 'Applications of Molecular Biology in Medicine and Agriculture started here at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) on Tuesday.
The conference was organised with an objective to foster fellowship and collaboration among the biochemists, molecular biochemists and the scientists of related fields.
State Minister for Education, Training & Standards in Higher Education, Muhammad Balighur Rehman in his inaugural speech said that development of the education sector is top priority of the government. He said that Prime Minister's Youth Training Programme is being launched to provide an opportunity for youth to equip themselves with practical knowledge and to get hands-on experience. "Our government is committed to providing more training opportunities to the youth and under the national internship programme 50,000 fresh graduates would be provided training opportunities. They would also be given a stipend Rs 10,000 a month. Similarly, MPI has been given fresh guidelines to provide extra training opportunities," the minister said.
While addressing the inaugural ceremony Prof Dr Masoom Yasinzai, Vice Chancellor QAU, said that in recent past the colossal development of the biological information is an outcome of vast advances in the field of molecular biology. These discoveries have resulted in transformation of new products or processes which have flooded world markets, therefore showering vast economic rewards on those nations which have had the courage and the vision to make Science & Technology the corner stone of their development programs.
The Vice Chancellor said that latest techniques and state-of-the-art methods in molecular biology provide researchers with a phenomenal opportunity for scientific research with new horizons. He urged the participants to deliberate all these new discoveries and should find ways to translate academic research into the socio-economic uplift of the country. Dr Bushra Mirza, Professor and Chairperson of the Department of the Biochemistry, highlighted the objectives of the conference. She said the objective of the conference is to stimulate interest and promote research and education in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and other related fields.

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