The non-biodegradable nature of waste emitted from the agriculture and industrial sector contaminates freshwater reserves. Fabrication of highly effective and low-cost heterogeneous photocatalysts is crucial for sustainable wastewater treatment. The present research study aims to construct a novel photocatalyst using a facile ultrasonication-assisted hydrothermal method. Metal sulphides and doped carbon support materials work well to fabricate hybrid sunlight active systems that efficiently harness green energy and are eco-friendly. Boron-doped graphene oxide-supported copper sulphide nanocomposite was synthesized hydrothermally and was assessed for sunlight assisted photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye. BGO/CuS was characterized through various techniques such as SEM–EDS, XRD, XPS, FTIR, BET, PL, and UV–Vis DRS spectroscopy.
The bandgap of BGO-CuS was found to be 2.51 eV as evaluated through the TAUC plot method. The enhanced dye degradation was obtained at optimum conditions of pH = 8, catalyst concentration(20 mg/100 mL for BGO-CuS), Oxidant dose (10 mM for BGO-CuS), and optimum time of irradiation was 60 min. The novel boron-doped nanocomposite effectively degraded methylene blue up to 95% under sunlight. Holes and hydroxyl radicals were the key reactive species. Response surface methodology was used to analyze the interaction among several interacting parameters to remove dye methylene blue effectively.
Materials and reagents. Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3, > 99%), Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4, > 99%), Copper(II) Nitrate Trihydrate (CuH2N2O7, > 99%) Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4, 98%), Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2, 35w/w%), ethanol (CH3CH2OH, 95.6%), Boric acid (H3BO3, 99.5%), and Thiourea (CSN2H4, 96%) were purchased from Sigma Aldrich (USA). The dye methylene blue was obtained from the Fischer Scientific company. The graphite powder was obtained from Scharlau (Spain). Boric acid, Copper (II) Nitrate trihydrate, and Thiourea were obtained from Dae Jung (South Korea). Sodium Nitrate and potassium permanganate were obtained from Merck.
All the compounds were of analytical quality, and none underwent further purification before usage. Throughout the research project, distilled water was used for carrying out all reactions. Synthesis of GO, BGO, and GO‑CuS. A modified version of Hummer’s technique was employed to produce graphene oxide (Fig. S1), as previously reported by our research group 42. Prepared GO was dispersed ultrasonically and mixed in an aqueous solution containing boric acid in a 1:3 ratio, resulting in boron-doped graphene oxide synthesis 43. The hydrothermal method was used to make the CuS/GO nanocomposites, as previously reported by Saranya et al.44. All the synthesis details are presented in the synthesis section of (supplementary information).
Synthesis of BGO‑CuS. The binary boron-doped graphene oxide/copper sulphide (BGO-CuS) nanocomposite was prepared by the ultrasonication-assisted facile hydrothermal method. The hydrothermal technique was used to make the CuS/BGO nanocomposites. Firstly, a uniform suspension of boron-doped graphene oxide was obtained by dissolving 0.02 g in 50 mL of distilled water. The mixture was then ultrasonicated for 30 min to obtain a uniform suspension. The appropriate amount of copper nitrate (Cu(NO3)2 was added to 40 mL distilled water, and the solution was constantly stirred until a blue solution formed. After that, thiourea was added under constant magnetic stirring.
After the solution had been well mixed, 0.2 g of already properly dispersed BGO was added to the mixture in a dropwise manner in about an hour. After vigorous magnetic stirring for another two hours, the solution was poured into an autoclaved, which was kept for 24 h at 180C in an oven. BGO/CuS nanocomposite was obtained by centrifuging the black precipitate with distilled water and ethanol after drying it in an oven. Figure 1 depicts a schematic diagram of a novel composite synthesis. Characterization and equipment. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) was used to characterize the morphology, elemental analysis, and microstructure of as-produced GO-CuS.
The non-biodegradable nature of waste emitted from the agriculture and industrial sector contaminates freshwater reserves. Fabrication of highly effective and low-cost heterogeneous photocatalysts is crucial for sustainable wastewater treatment. The present research study aims to construct a novel photocatalyst using a facile ultrasonication-assisted hydrothermal method. Metal sulphides and doped carbon support materials work well to fabricate hybrid sunlight active systems that efficiently harness green energy and are eco-friendly. Boron-doped graphene oxide-supported copper sulphide nanocomposite was synthesized hydrothermally and was assessed for sunlight assisted photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye. BGO/CuS was characterized through various techniques such as SEM–EDS, XRD, XPS, FTIR, BET, PL, and UV–Vis DRS spectroscopy.
The bandgap of BGO-CuS was found to be 2.51 eV as evaluated through the TAUC plot method. The enhanced dye degradation was obtained at optimum conditions of pH = 8, catalyst concentration(20 mg/100 mL for BGO-CuS), Oxidant dose (10 mM for BGO-CuS), and optimum time of irradiation was 60 min. The novel boron-doped nanocomposite effectively degraded methylene blue up to 95% under sunlight. Holes and hydroxyl radicals were the key reactive species. Response surface methodology was used to analyze the interaction among several interacting parameters to remove dye methylene blue effectively.
Materials and reagents. Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3, > 99%), Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4, > 99%), Copper(II) Nitrate Trihydrate (CuH2N2O7, > 99%) Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4, 98%), Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2, 35w/w%), ethanol (CH3CH2OH, 95.6%), Boric acid (H3BO3, 99.5%), and Thiourea (CSN2H4, 96%) were purchased from Sigma Aldrich (USA). The dye methylene blue was obtained from the Fischer Scientific company. The graphite powder was obtained from Scharlau (Spain). Boric acid, Copper (II) Nitrate trihydrate, and Thiourea were obtained from Dae Jung (South Korea). Sodium Nitrate and potassium permanganate were obtained from Merck.
All the compounds were of analytical quality, and none underwent further purification before usage. Throughout the research project, distilled water was used for carrying out all reactions. Synthesis of GO, BGO, and GO‑CuS. A modified version of Hummer’s technique was employed to produce graphene oxide (Fig. S1), as previously reported by our research group 42. Prepared GO was dispersed ultrasonically and mixed in an aqueous solution containing boric acid in a 1:3 ratio, resulting in boron-doped graphene oxide synthesis 43. The hydrothermal method was used to make the CuS/GO nanocomposites, as previously reported by Saranya et al.44. All the synthesis details are presented in the synthesis section of (supplementary information).
Synthesis of BGO‑CuS. The binary boron-doped graphene oxide/copper sulphide (BGO-CuS) nanocomposite was prepared by the ultrasonication-assisted facile hydrothermal method. The hydrothermal technique was used to make the CuS/BGO nanocomposites. Firstly, a uniform suspension of boron-doped graphene oxide was obtained by dissolving 0.02 g in 50 mL of distilled water. The mixture was then ultrasonicated for 30 min to obtain a uniform suspension. The appropriate amount of copper nitrate (Cu(NO3)2 was added to 40 mL distilled water, and the solution was constantly stirred until a blue solution formed. After that, thiourea was added under constant magnetic stirring.
After the solution had been well mixed, 0.2 g of already properly dispersed BGO was added to the mixture in a dropwise manner in about an hour. After vigorous magnetic stirring for another two hours, the solution was poured into an autoclaved, which was kept for 24 h at 180C in an oven. BGO/CuS nanocomposite was obtained by centrifuging the black precipitate with distilled water and ethanol after drying it in an oven. Figure 1 depicts a schematic diagram of a novel composite synthesis. Characterization and equipment. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) was used to characterize the morphology, elemental analysis, and microstructure of as-produced GO-CuS.
Woodrow Wilson, address to Congress (April 2, 1917)
“The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for ourselves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make. We are but one of the champions of the rights of mankind. We shall be satisfied when those rights have been made as secure as the faith and the freedom of nations can make them.
Just because we fight without rancor and without selfish object, seeking nothing for ourselves but what we shall wish to share with all free peoples, we shall, I feel confident, conduct our operations as belligerents without passion and ourselves observe with proud punctilio the principles of right and of fair play we profess to be fighting for.
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It will be all the easier for us to conduct ourselves as belligerents in a high spirit of right and fairness because we act without animus, not in enmity toward a people or with the desire to bring any injury or disadvantage upon them, but only in armed opposition to an irresponsible government which has thrown aside all considerations of humanity and of right and is running amuck. We are, let me say again, the sincere friends of the German people, and shall desire nothing so much as the early reestablishment of intimate relations of mutual advantage between us—however hard it may be for them, for the time being, to believe that this is spoken from our hearts.
We have borne with their present government through all these bitter months because of that friendship—exercising a patience and forbearance which would otherwise have been impossible. We shall, happily, still have an opportunity to prove that friendship in our daily attitude and actions toward the millions of men and women of German birth and native sympathy who live among us and share our life, and we shall be proud to prove it toward all who are in fact loyal to their neighbors and to the government in the hour of test. They are, most of them, as true and loyal Americans as if they had never known any other fealty or allegiance. They will be prompt to stand with us in rebuking and restraining the few who may be of a different mind and purpose. If there should be disloyalty, it will be dealt with with a firm hand of stern repression; but, if it lifts its head at all, it will lift it only here and there and without countenance except from a lawless and malignant few.
It is a distressing and oppressive duty, gentlemen of the Congress, which I have performed in thus addressing you. There are, it may be, many months of fiery trial and sacrifice ahead of us. It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars, civilization itself seeming to be in the balance. But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts—for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own governments, for the rights and liberties of small nations, for a universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free.
To such a task we can dedicate our lives and our fortunes, everything that we are and everything that we have, with the pride of those who know that the day has come when America is privileged to spend her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth and happiness and the peace which she has treasured. God helping her, she can do no other.”
Under the moon, i can see lights. Under the moon I can see everything that could ever pass by the village. Under the emoon is where I feel safe. THe light keeps the village warm and the stars show the path to hoe. The village is hopeless without the glow of under the moon.
вона він тут нова тіні вата тина віта нота інта тані тіна ані іна ти та ні он тін віт нут тон вів ніт она вітна натів тавін нова новат вата тона вані тані віта тина они вона тін вів вино винна вивів нові воно тут утік вітати вітаю вуна винуті ніту тут туні новину відтинати він тону тіну він вітаю танути тинути вітати нитка таїна вітати тину винна тин вину винні тато тітка тин вата тон туди тут
The girl had expressed a marked reluctance to stay with her father. The High Court was of the opinion that the children had developed long standing affection towards their maternal grandfather, aunt and uncles. It will take a while before the y develop the same face the difficulties of attaining adolescence is an important consideration, though not a conclusive one. She will benefit from the guidance of her maternal aunt, if custody is given to the respondent, which the appellant will be in no position to provide. Further, there is a special bonding between the children and it is desirable that they staty together with their maternal grandfather, uncles and aunt.
In case of custody of the minor children, the Family law, i.e., the Mohammedan Law would apply in place of the Act. Considering the provisions under Section 353 of the Mohammedan Law, the High Court had held that the preferential rights regarding the custody of the minor children rests wit the maternal grandparents. After making doubtful proposition that in case of a conflict between personal law and welfare of the children the former shall prevail, the High Court held that in the case at hand there is no such conflict. For the reasons afore-mentioned, the High Court, by its impugned order set aside the order of the Family Court, Bangalore which vacated the interim injunction issued against the appellant. It is this order of the High Court, which is challenged before us by way of special leave petition which on grant leave has been heard by us in the present of the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties. It was the contention of the appellant before us that the Act will apply to the present case because there is a conflict between the preferential guardian in Mohammedan Law and the Act. It was pointed out that while deciding the custody of the minor children, the welfare of the children had to be taken into consideration and that it was guaranteed by the Act. They have placed their reliance on a case of Rajasthan. The Rajasthan High Court in the cited case held that where the provisions of personal law are conflict with the provision of Guardians and Wards Act, the latter shall prevail over the former.
Passage 14
Relying on the case, it was contended by the learned counsel for the appellant that there is a presumption that parents will be able to exercise good care in the welfare of their children. It was argued by the learned counsel on behalf of respondents that the impugned order warrants no interference. Before passing the impugned order, the learned Judge had spent over one hour with the children to ascertain their preferences. The children have been living with the respondents since their mother’s death in June, 2006 as the High Court had stayed the order of the Family Court vacating the injunction order. While the respondents had been complying with the visitation rights granted to the appellant, the children were not happy with the treatment meted out to them during the time they spent with their father and step-mother. In contrast, respondent no. 3, contrary to the apprehensions expressed by the appellant has stated on record that the cited cases are not applicable to the facts of this case.
We have heard the learned counsel for both the parties and examined the impugned order of the High Court and also the orders passed by the Family Court. After considering the materials on record and the impugned order, we are of the view that at this stage the respondents should be given interim custody of the minor children till the disposal of the proceedings filed under Sections 7, 9 and 17 of the Act. Section 12 of the Act empowers courts to “make such order for the temporary custody and protection of the person or property of the minor as it thinks proper.” In matters of custody, is the sole and single yardstick by which the Court shall assess the comparative merit of the parties contesting for custody. This Court had observed in this decision that custody orders by their nature can never be final; however, before a change is made it must be proved to be in the paramount interest of the children. In that decision, while granting interim custody to the father as against the maternal grand-parents, this Court held that “the Division Bench appears to have lost sight of the factual position.”
Passage 15
At the time of death of their mother the children were left in custody of their paternal grand parents with whom their father is staying and the attempt of the respondent no. 1 was to alter that Family Court. For this purpose it was very relevant to consider whether leaving the minor children in custody of their father till the Family Court decided the matter would be so detrimental to the interest of the minors that their custody should be changed forthwith. The observations that the father is facing a criminal case, that he mostly resides in U.S.A. and that it is alleged that he is having an affair with another lady are, in our view, not sufficient to come immediately. What is important for us to note from these observations is that the Court shall determine whether, in proceedings relating to interim custody, there are sufficient and compelling reasons to persuade the Court to change the custody of the minor children with immediate effect. Stability and consistency in the affairs and routines of children is also an important consideration as was held by this Court in another decision cited by the learned counsel for the appellant.
“We are convinced that the dislocation of Satpal, at this stage, from Allahabad, where he has grown up in sufficiently good surroundigns, would not only impede his schooling, it may also cause emotional strain and depression on him.” After taking note of the marked reluctance on part of the boy to live with his mother, the Court further observed; “Under these circumstances and bearing in mind the paramount consideration of the welfare of the child, we are convinced that child’s interest and welfare will be best served if he continues to be in the custody of the father. In our opinion, for the present, it is not desirable to disturb the custody of Master Satpal and therefore the order of the High Court giving his exclusive custody to the father with visitation right to the mother deserves to be maintained.” The children have been in the lawful custody of the respondents from October, 2007. In the case of Rajpal Sing v. Sumesh Nagpal, it was argued before this Court by the Counsel that welfare of child should be seen.
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The spending multiplier’s effectiveness diminishes when the economy is close to its potential output, as increases in aggregate demand raise price levels more than output. Fiscal policy can target specific regions and directly affect spending. However, delays, political visibility, and public debt can hinder its effectiveness and economic stability.
Balanced budgets are when the government revenues and government expenses for the year balance out. Budget surpluses result from contractionary fiscal policy, while budget deficits result from loose fiscal policy. The three policy making principles are annually balanced budgets, cyclically balanced budgets, and functional finance. The Canadian government would benefit from limiting their expenditures to combat public debt.
Balanced budgets are when the government revenues and government expenses for the year balance out. Budget surpluses result from contractionary fiscal policy, while budget deficits result from loose fiscal policy. Government budgets are best compared between years as a percentage of each year’s GDP. The three policy making principles are annually balanced budgets, cyclically balanced budgets, and functional finance. Generally, the Canadian government has moved from functional finance to a cyclically balanced budget over the years. The Canadian government would benefit from limiting their expenditures to run more surplus budgets which would help combat our public debt.
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воно вів тані она вино ні тін вата нові винна тина вона віта ті натів тон вивів нота они тіна він інта тані віт он нат ніт тіні вітна тавін нова новат вата тона вані віта тина вона та ані іна ти
він ті на він вона тіні вата тина віта нота інта таін тані тіна ані іна ти та ні он ві тін віт нат тон вів тви ніт тіа тні вит она інта вітна тіван натів тіані вітаі тіана тавін нітав тінати вітати натіва вітана тавіта івната нова новат вата тона вані тані віта тина они віно тані вона тін
A trust requires (1) intent; (2) identifiable corpus; (3) ascertainable beneficiaries; (4) proper purpose; and (5) compliance with mechanics and formalities.
asalamualaikum warahmatullohi wabarakatuh
pertama-tama marilah kita panjatkan puji syukur keehadirat Alloh subhanahu wa taala yang telah memberikan kita kesehatan dan kesempatan untuk berkumpul pada hari ini dalam rangka pembukaan kuliah kerja nyata di sdn pondok ranji kosong 1 yang kita cintai ini.
yang saya hormati bapak kepala sekolah beserta guru guru seluruhnya
yang saya hormati bapak dosen pembimbing lapangan dan seluruh rekan-rekan mahasiswa KKN yang saya banggakan
pertama kami mengucapkan terima kasih yang sebesar besarnya karena telah menerima kami di sekolah ini untuk melaksanakan kuliah kerja nyata.
kami menyadari bahwa keberadaan kami di sini bukan hanya sebagai tamu melainkan juga sebagai bagian dari proses belajar dan mengajar dan juga bagian dari proses kemajuan sdn pondok ranji kosong 1 ini selama beberapa waktu ke depan.
Oleh karena itu kami mohon bimbingan dan arahan nya dari bapak ibu sekalian selama kegiatan ini dilaksanakan.
program-program yang telah kami rencanakan meliputi berbagai bidang yang kami harapkan dapat memberikan manfaat bagi para guru dan peserta didik.
kami sangat menyadari bahwa kesuksesan program-program ini tidak dapat tercapai tanpa dukungan dan kerjasama dari seluruh lapisan di sdn pondok ranji kosong 1 ini.
kami mengharapkan partisipasi aktif dari bapak ibu guru untuk memberikan bimbingan dan arahan yang sangat kami perlukan agar program yang kami jalankan dapat sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan harapan.
tidak lupa juga kami berterima kasih kepada dosen pembimbing lapangan yang telah mendampingi kami sejak awal hingga sampai saat ini bimbingan dan arahan dari bapak dosen pembimbing sangat berarti bagi kami dalam merancang dan melaksanakan program-program KKN ini.
Bapak Ibu dan seluruh hadirin yang saya hormati sebagai penutup saya mewakili seluruh rekan-rekan mahasiswa KKN ingin menyampaikan bahwa kami sangat bersemangat dan berkomitmen untuk memberikan yang terbaik selama berada di sdn pondok ranji kosong 1 ini
kami mohon doa dan dukungan dari seluruh pihak agar kegiatan KKN ini dapat berjalan dengan lancar dan memberikan manfaat yang sebesar-besarnya bagi para guru dan khususnya bagi peserta didik.
Demikian sambutan yang dapat saya sampaikan mohon maaf dan terimakasih assalamualaikum warahmatullohi wabarokatuh
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thank you very much deputy speaker and i rise to oppose the motion moved by the leader of the opposition. and in so doing i say to the leader of the opposition i will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man. i will not. and the government will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man. not now, not ever.
the leader of the opposition says that people who hold sexist views and who are misogynists are not appropriate for high office. well i hope the leader of the opposition has got a piece of paper and he is writing out his resignation. because if he wants to know what misogyny looks like in modern australia, he doesn't need a motion in the house of representatives, he needs a mirror. that's what he needs.
let's go through the opposition leader's repulsive double standards, repulsive double standards when it comes to misogyny and sexism. we are now supposed to take seriously that the leader of the opposition is offended by mr slipper's text messages, when this is the leader of the opposition who has said, and this was when he was a minister under the last government – not when he was a student, not when he was in high school – when he was a minister under the last government.
he has said, and i quote, in a discussion about women being under-represented in institutions of power in australia, the interviewer was a man called stavros. the leader of the opposition says “if it's true, stavros, that men have more power generally speaking than women, is that a bad thing?”
and then a discussion ensues, and another person says “i want my daughter to have as much opportunity as my son.” to which the leader of the opposition says “yeah, i completely agree, but what if men are by physiology or temperament, more adapted to exercise authority or to issue command?”
then ensues another discussion about women's role in modern society, and the other person participating in the discussion says “i think it's very hard to deny that there is an underrepresentation of women,” to which the leader of the opposition says, “but now, there's an assumption that this is a bad thing.”
this is the man from whom we're supposed to take lectures about sexism. and then of course it goes on. i was very offended personally when the leader of the opposition, as minister of health, said, and i quote, “abortion is the easy way out.” i was very personally offended by those comments. you said that in march 2004, i suggest you check the records.
i was also very offended on behalf of the women of australia when in the course of this carbon pricing campaign, the leader of the opposition said “what the housewives of australia need to understand as they do the ironing…” thank you for that painting of women's roles in modern australia.
and then of course, i was offended too by the sexism, by the misogyny of the leader of the opposition catcalling across this table at me as i sit here as prime minister, “if the prime minister wants to, politically speaking, make an honest woman of herself…”, something that would never have been said to any man sitting in this chair. i was offended when the leader of the opposition went outside in the front of parliament and stood next to a sign that said “ditch the witch.”
i was offended when the leader of the opposition stood next to a sign that described me as a man's bitch. i was offended by those things. misogyny, sexism, every day from this leader of the opposition. every day in every way, across the time the leader of the opposition has sat in that chair and i've sat in this chair, that is all we have heard from him.
and now, the leader of the opposition wants to be taken seriously, apparently he's woken up after this track record and all of these statements, and he's woken up and he's gone “oh dear, there's this thing called sexism, oh my lords, there's this thing called misogyny. now who's one of them? oh, the speaker must be because that suits my political purpose.”
doesn't turn a hair about any of his past statements, doesn't walk into this parliament and apologise to the women of australia. doesn't walk into this parliament and apologise to me for the things that have come out of his mouth. but now seeks to use this as a battering ram against someone else.
well this kind of hypocrisy must not be tolerated, which is why this motion from the leader of the opposition should not be taken seriously.
and then second, the leader of the opposition is always wonderful about walking into this parliament and giving me and others a lecture about what they should take responsibility for.
always wonderful about that – everything that i should take responsibility for, now apparently including the text messages of the member for fisher. always keen to say how others should assume responsibility, particularly me.
well can anybody remind me if the leader of the opposition has taken any responsibility for the conduct of the sydney young liberals and the attendance at this event of members of his frontbench?
has he taken any responsibility for the conduct of members of his political party and members of his frontbench who apparently when the most vile things were being said about my family, raised no voice of objection? nobody walked out of the room; no-one walked up to mr jones and said that this was not acceptable.
instead of course, it was all viewed as good fun until it was run in a sunday newspaper and then the leader of the opposition and others started ducking for cover.
big on lectures of responsibility, very light on accepting responsibility himself for the vile conduct of members of his political party.
third, deputy speaker, why the leader of the opposition should not be taken seriously on this motion.
the leader of the opposition and the deputy leader of the opposition have come into this place and have talked about the member for fisher. well, let me remind the opposition and the leader of the opposition party about their track record and association with the member for fisher.
i remind them that the national party preselected the member for fisher for the 1984 election, that the national party preselected the member for fisher for the 1987 election, that the liberals preselected mr slipper for the 1993 election, then the 1996 election, then the 1998 election, then for the 2001 election, then for the 2004 election, then for the 2007 election and then for the 2010 election.
and across these elections, mr slipper enjoyed the personal support of the leader of the opposition. i remind the leader of the opposition that on 28 september 2010, following the last election campaign, when mr slipper was elected as deputy speaker, the leader of the opposition at that stage said this, and i quote.
he referred to the member for maranoa, who was also elected to a position at the same time, and then went on as follows: “and the member for fisher will serve as a fine complement to the member for scullin in the chair. i believe that the parliament will be well-served by the team which will occupy the chair in this chamber. i congratulate the member for fisher, who has been a friend of mine for a very long time, who has served this parliament in many capacities with distinction.”
the words of the leader of the opposition on record, about his personal friendship with mr [slipper], and on record about his view about mr slipper's qualities and attributes to be the speaker.
no walking away from those words, they were the statement of the leader of the opposition then. i remind the leader of the opposition, who now comes in here and speaks about apparently his inability to work with or talk to mr slipper. i remind the leader of the opposition he attended mr slipper's wedding.
did he walk up to mr slipper in the middle of the service and say he was disgusted to be there? was that the attitude he took? no, he attended that wedding as a friend.
the leader of the opposition keen to lecture others about what they ought to know or did know about mr slipper. well with respect, i'd say to the leader of the opposition after a long personal association including attending mr slipper's wedding, it would be interesting to know whether the leader of the opposition was surprised by these text messages.
he's certainly in a position to speak more intimately about mr slipper than i am, and many other people in this parliament, given this long personal association.
then of course the leader of the opposition comes into this place and says, and i quote, “every day the prime minister stands in this parliament to defend this speaker will be another day of shame for this parliament, another day of shame for a government which should already have died of shame.”
well can i indicate to the leader of the opposition the government is not dying of shame, my father did not die of shame, what the leader of the opposition should be ashamed of is his performance in this parliament and the sexism he brings with it. now about the text messages that are on the public record or reported in the – that's a direct quote from the leader of the opposition so i suggest those groaning have a word with him.
on the conduct of mr slipper, and on the text messages that are in the public domain, i have seen the press reports of those text messages. i am offended by their content. i am offended by their content because i am always offended by sexism. i am offended by their content because i am always offended by statements that are anti-women.
i am offended by those things in the same way that i have been offended by things that the leader of the opposition has said, and no doubt will continue to say in the future. because if this today was an exhibition of his new feminine side, well i don't think we've got much to look forward to in terms of changed conduct.
i am offended by those text messages. but i also believe, in terms of this parliament making a decision about the speakership, that this parliament should recognise that there is a court case in progress. that the judge has reserved his decision, that having waited for a number of months for the legal matters surrounding mr slipper to come to a conclusion, that this parliament should see that conclusion.
i believe that is the appropriate path forward, and that people will then have an opportunity to make up their minds with the fullest information available to them.
but whenever people make up their minds about those questions, what i won't stand for, what i will never stand for is the leader of the opposition coming into this place and peddling a double standard. peddling a standard for mr slipper he would not set for himself. peddling a standard for mr slipper he has not set for other members of his frontbench.
peddling a standard for mr slipper that has not been acquitted by the people who have been sent out to say the vilest and most revolting things like his former shadow parliamentary secretary senator bernardi.
i will not ever see the leader of the opposition seek to impose his double standard on this parliament. sexism should always be unacceptable. we should conduct ourselves as it should always be unacceptable. the leader of the opposition says do something; well he could do something himself if he wants to deal with sexism in this parliament.
he could change his behaviour, he could apologise for all his past statements, he could apologise for standing next to signs describing me as a witch and a bitch, terminology that is now objected to by the frontbench of the opposition.
he could change a standard himself if he sought to do so. but we will see none of that from the leader of the opposition because on these questions he is incapable of change. capable of double standards, but incapable of change. his double standards should not rule this parliament.
good sense, common sense, proper process is what should rule this parliament. that's what i believe is the path forward for this parliament, not the kind of double standards and political game-playing imposed by the leader of the opposition now looking at his watch because apparently a woman's spoken too long.
i've had him yell at me to shut up in the past, but i will take the remaining seconds of my speaking time to say to the leader of the opposition i think the best course for him is to reflect on the standards he's exhibited in public life, on the responsibility he should take for his public statements; on his close personal connection with peter slipper, on the hypocrisy he has displayed in this house today.
and on that basis, because of the leader of the opposition's motivations, this parliament today should reject this motion and the leader of the opposition should think seriously about the role of women in public life and in australian society because we are entitled to a better standard than this.
You have applied to 80 different work-from-home jobs. Each time you complete an application, you are certain you have done a great job on the application and related tests only to be ghosted or worse yet receive the dreaded “it's not us, it is you” letter which generally contains something along the lines of going with other applicants who are better qualified for the position. Desperation drives you to apply for jobs that you are clearly overqualified for, only to be met with the same response. “Thanks but no thanks” What are you doing wrong? How do you get past the rejection to that coveted position in which you can display your stellar skills.
It could be that the recruiter never even receives your resume because it is rejected by the ATS system. If this is not the case then it means that you are faltering somewhere in the prequalification process. Usually this means failing a test or faltering in the interview. So let’s discuss those personality tests.
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[Section 1: Overview of Remote Job Tests]
Narrator:
"Let’s start with an overview of the different tests you might encounter when applying for remote jobs."
1. Typing and Data Entry Tests
o These assess your typing speed and accuracy.
o Tip: Practice using free online tools like TypingTest.com or 10FastFingers.
2. Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs)
o Evaluate your problem-solving abilities and decision-making in work scenarios.
o Tip: Always put the customer or company values first in your responses.
3. Technical Skills Tests
o Measure your proficiency in tools or software specific to the role, such as CRM systems, spreadsheets, or email platforms.
o Tip: Familiarize yourself with common tools used in remote jobs, like Zendesk, Slack, or Excel.
4. Behavioral and Personality Assessments
o Help employers understand how you’ll fit into their team.
o The most common test? The DISC test, which we’ll dive into shortly!
5. Mock Calls or Role-Playing Exercises
o Test your communication skills and ability to handle customer interactions.
o Tip: Practice mock calls with a friend or record yourself to evaluate your tone and clarity.
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Understanding Pre-Employment Personality Assessments
Navigating pre-employment personality assessments can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, they can become an opportunity to showcase your strengths. These assessments are designed to evaluate consistency, so attempting to "game" them often backfires. Instead, aim for authenticity while highlighting your professional best.
Key tips include:
• Answer honestly and consistently.
• Reflect on your natural working style.
• Align your traits with the demands of remote work.
• Take the assessments when you’re rested and focused.
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[Common Assessments and Best Practices]
1. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The MBTI categorizes personalities into 16 types based on preferences like communication style and planning habits.
• Focus on your natural preferences, not how you think you should act.
• Consider remote work contexts, such as virtual communication and independent tasks.
• Remember: There’s no "best" type for remote work; every type offers unique strengths.
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2. Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment (PIBA)
This tool measures behavioral drives like dominance, patience, and formality.
• Complete the assessment in a distraction-free setting.
• Answer based on your natural workplace behavior.
• Highlight traits like self-discipline and adaptability, which are crucial for remote work success.
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3. DiSC Assessment
The DiSC assessment explores dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness.
• Focus on your professional behavior rather than social tendencies.
• Reflect on how you handle remote challenges like virtual collaboration and independent productivity.
• Highlight patterns in how you influence and communicate digitally.
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4. The Caliper Profile
This assessment measures personality traits and cognitive abilities, offering nuanced insights.
• Take your time to understand the questions and relate them to workplace scenarios.
• Focus on traits like problem-solving independence, virtual communication, and self-management.
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5. SHL Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ)
Designed to evaluate workplace behaviors, the OPQ uses a forced-choice format to measure traits.
• Answer based on consistent workplace patterns.
• Highlight competencies such as time management and digital communication.
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6. Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI)
The HPI assesses normal personality traits relevant to professional settings.
• Be honest and consistent in your responses.
• Focus on traits like achievement motivation, virtual teamwork, and stress management.
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[General Tips for Success]
1. Prepare Before the Test:
o Review your remote work experience and reflect on your successful strategies.
o Think about how your natural traits align with remote work demands.
2. Choose the Right Environment:
o Pick a quiet, comfortable place with reliable internet.
o Block out sufficient, uninterrupted time.
3. Frame Your Answers Professionally:
o Respond in the context of workplace behavior.
o Highlight traits like adaptability, digital communication, and self-motivation.
4. Remember:
o These assessments evaluate tendencies, not abilities.
o Honesty and consistency are key.
o Use your results to better understand your strengths in a professional context.
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Personality assessments are tools, not tests. They help employers and candidates identify compatibility and potential. By approaching these assessments with authenticity and preparation, you can confidently demonstrate how your traits make you an asset in any remote role.
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[Section 2: Spotlight on the DISC Test]
Narrator:
"Now, let’s zoom in on the DISC test—the superstar of personality assessments, especially for remote customer service and sales roles." Passing Remote Work Tests: How to Ace the DISC Test and More
The DISC Test is one of the most commonly used preemployment tests for customer-facing remote roles. The DISC test is your chance to show employers how well you fit their needs. Combine that with strong skills and a willingness to learn, and you’ll be ready to land that dream remote job.
[On-screen Text: “What is the DISC Test?”]
• The DISC test measures four key traits: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness.
• Each trait reflects how you approach tasks, people, and challenges in the workplace.
[On-screen Animation: Brief explanation of traits]
1. Dominance: Goal-oriented and results-driven.
2. Influence: Outgoing and enthusiastic.
3. Steadiness: Patient and supportive.
4. Conscientiousness: Detail-oriented and analytical.
Narrator:
"Why does the DISC test matter? Employers use it to predict how you’ll handle customer interactions, teamwork, and job-specific challenges. For example, customer service roles often value high Conscientiousness and Steadiness, while sales positions may favor a balance of Influence and Dominance."
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[Section 3: How to Ace the DISC Test]
Narrator:
"Here are practical tips to succeed in the DISC test."
1. Understand the Role
o Research the traits the company values for the position you’re applying for.
o For customer service, highlight empathy, reliability, and problem-solving.
o For sales, emphasize goal orientation and adaptability.
2. Research the company’s values and culture.
3. Tailor responses to highlight traits that align with remote customer service roles, such as empathy, reliability, and problem-solving.
4. Emphasize honesty, as the test is designed to detect inconsistent answers.
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5. Be Honest but Strategic
o Answer consistently. The test can flag contradictory responses.
o Align your answers with traits the role requires while staying authentic.
6. Practice Beforehand
o Take free DISC practice tests online to familiarize yourself with the format.
o Tip: Reflect on past work experiences to identify how you naturally exhibit DISC traits.
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[Section 4: General Tips for All Remote Job Tests]
Narrator:
"Beyond the DISC test, here’s how to excel in other assessments."
1. Prepare Your Environment
o Ensure a quiet, well-lit space with no distractions.
o Test your internet connection and hardware in advance.
2. Time Management
o Complete tasks promptly, especially timed assessments.
o Practice with sample tests to improve speed and accuracy.
3. Communicate Effectively
o Pay attention to clarity in mock calls or email simulations.
o Proofread written assignments before submission.
4. Embrace Feedback
o If a test includes feedback, use it to improve for future opportunities.
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Section 3: General Tips for Remote Work Tests
• To ACE Technical Skills Tests: Ensure your internet connection and hardware are reliable. Take practice tests online if available.
• To ACE Situational Judgement Tests: Focus on problem-solving and customer-first responses.
• To ACE Typing Tests: Practice speed and accuracy beforehand using free typing tools.
• To ACE Behavioral Interviews: Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers.
Section 4: Additional Tips for Remote Workers
• Environment Preparation: Set up a distraction-free workspace with good lighting and a neutral background.
• Time Management: Complete all assignments or assessments promptly.
• Communication Skills: Always proofread emails and communicate clearly.
• Practice Mock Tests: Many websites provide DISC practice tests or similar personality assessments.
Section 5: Resources for Remote Job Seekers
• Mention platforms like LinkedIn Learning or Udemy for test prep courses.
• Recommend websites offering free DISC personality test practice.
• Call to action: Subscribe to the channel for more tips on excelling in remote work.
Narrator:
"Landing a remote job can feel like a dream come true—working from the comfort of your home with no commute and more flexibility. But before you start that journey, there’s a crucial step: passing pre-employment tests. These tests evaluate your skills, personality, and ability to thrive in remote roles. Check out the video description for links to free employment practice tests to increase your skills and land your dream job.
