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President Obama has made it official. Our newest national monument is Fort Ord — more than 14,000 acres right on Monterey Bay where an estimated 1.5 million Army troops trained before the base shut down for good in 1994. (Fun fact you won't find in the official proclamation: Both Jerry Garcia and Jimi Hendrix completed basic training there.)
Along with three cheers for the announcement, here are three of the many reasons Fort Ord was an excellent choice. First, the public lands that the president has permanently protected represent a diverse range of intact ecosystems in an area that's under increasing pressure from development. As President Obama's proclamation states: "It is one of the few remaining places in the world where large expanses of coastal scrub and live oak woodland and savanna habitat, mixed with rare vernal pools, exist in a contiguous, interconnected landscape." It's also home to 44 rare, threatened, or endangered species.
Second, Fort Ord already gets more than 100,000 annual visitors who come for the 86 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback-riding trails. The national monument designation ensures that these public lands will be available for the enjoyment of generations to come, and it's certain to boost to the region's tourism and recreation economies.
Finally, as Sierra Club Military Family and Veterans Representative Stacy Bare has pointed out, Fort Ord's proximity to both a Veterans Transition Center and the Naval Postgraduate School means that, if managed correctly, it could become a model of outdoor recreation and cooperation for the Department of Defense, Department of Interior, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Getting outdoors is good for everyone, but it can be especially helpful for vets who are dealing with stress and other issues. It's fitting that Fort Ord could help provide those healing experiences.
Fort Ord is the second monument declaration to come from President Obama. Earlier this year, he got off to a good, if modest, start when he designated Virginia's Fort Monroe. Following up with Fort Ord, though, the president has stepped up his game and given us a major addition to our national heritage. He deserves all our thanks.
But why stop when you're just getting warmed up? Dozens of strong candidates for national monument designation are ready for protection. I've already written about New Mexico's Organ Mountains and the proposed Greater Canyonlands National Monument adjacent to Utah's Canyonlands National Park. New Mexico also has Otero Mesa, which is the largest and wildest expanse of desert grasslands left on U.S. public lands.
Like Fort Ord, all of these public lands deserve to be permanently protected for the benefit of their true owners: the American people. Otherwise, it's only a matter of time before they fall prey to the greed of those who would prefer to drill, mine, or develop them for profit. So let's send the president a message: "Thank you for Fort Ord — and for working to protect still more of our most special places."


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Thursday, September 24, 2009
A Prayer for Sweet Pea
9 comments:
- Lynne at Hasty Brook said...
I will.
- September 24, 2009 at 4:44 PM
- KGMom said...
My heart sank when I saw your blog title on my sidebar. Oh no--prayers are good, but the reasons for them are sometimes bad.
I hope (and pray) that all will come out right.
Oh, I love sweet boy cats who are head-butters. That is my Cassidy. Bonk, bonk--sometimes in the middle of the night. Wake up, mom, and tell me you love me.
- September 24, 2009 at 10:57 PM
- possumlady said...
Thanks Lynne and Donna. I'm feeling pretty depressed. The blood work is not in yet but this morning was the first morning that Sweet Pea was acting not well. He bled a little from his mouth and ate some chicken baby food but he just wanted to hide in a paper bag. I brought out some of his favorite toys to see if I could get him interested but he just turned away (Apu and Woody though were more then happy to play)
- September 25, 2009 at 1:57 PM
- Laura said...
You have our prayers for Sweet Pea. Hope you can get some answers to guide a treatment that result in Sweet Pea feeling much better.
- September 25, 2009 at 2:47 PM
- Margaret Cloud said...
I am praying that his tests check out okay, it is hard to have something wrong with your pet, they can't complain.
- September 26, 2009 at 2:06 PM
hello... hapi blogging... have a nice day! just visiting here....
- September 27, 2009 at 3:30 AM
- possumlady said...
Thanks so much Laura and Margaret.
Still waiting to hear back from the vet's office. I called a little while ago and everyone is in surgery now so I'll need to call back. It was a roller coaster weekend with Sweet Pea perking up on Saturday and acting almost totally normal...running around and jumping up to the open windows, jumping in my lap and purring away and eating pretty well. Then, yesterday morning blood starting coming out of his mouth again for about 10 minutes. After that, he was back to normal and ate really well. Last night he was all balled up and his head hanging low almost touching the floor, obviously not feeling well and was the same this morning. Lord knows what is going on with him.
- September 28, 2009 at 2:39 PM
- Dog_geek said...
Oh no! I'm just catching up with everyone's blog, and saw this about Sweet Pea. I sure hope that it turns out to be nothing serious! Sweet Pea has prayers from me!
- September 28, 2009 at 8:17 PM
- KGMom said...
Any update--I hate to ask, but want you to know we are out here worrying and thinking about you and Sweetpea.
- September 30, 2009 at 2:36 PM

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EMBARQ's Lee Schipper talks on National Public Radio about the much-hyped Tata Nano, a 4-door car costing $2,500 that's scheduled for release this year.
The Nano, hailed by many car manufacturers as India's answer to Henry Ford's Model-T, has the potential to drive millions, if not hundreds of millions, of the upwardly mobile into the ranks of the motorized middle class. As Dr. Schipper notes, if there is no alternative or regulation, the environmental impact—increased pollution, smog, and CO2 emissions—will be catastrophic.
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"Qigong is the most profound health practice ever invented by mankind for the prevention of illness, reducing stress, managing chronic conditions, increasing longevity, and promoting healthy, active aging." Tom Rogers, President, Qigong Institute.
Watch a short 10-minute clip from Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century created by Qigong Institute Chairman of the Board Francesco Garripoli. It was the first Qigong documentary to be shown on PBS, starting in 1999. The full documentary can be obtained via the Qigong Institute Store.
A fundamental tenet of Energy Medicine is that the human body emits and receives a broad spectrum of electromagnetic and acoustic radiation and that these oscillating energy fields regulate the function of the body's physical and chemical processes.
Introduction to the fundamentals of practicing the Art of Qigong.
Harvard Medical School's Harvard Health Publications calls Tai Chi "medication in motion". Tai Chi when combined with standard treatment is helpful for a range of conditions including arthritis, low bone density, breast cancer, heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, Parkinson's disease, sleep problems, and stroke.
Beginning about 1980, extensive clinical and experimental research on medical applications of Qigong was carried out by scientists in China. Most of these studies were reported only at international conferences, and only a few were published because suitable scientific journals were not available in China. The Qigong and Energy Medicine Database™ contains abstracts collected by the Qigong Institute since 1984.
Qigong can improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
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Qigong changes the expression of genes related to energy metabolism, insulin secretion and inflammatory pathways, an important step to improved health and fitness.
"Integrative Medicine blends the best of conventional and complementary medical approaches, addressing not only physical symptoms, but also psychological, social, environmental & spiritual aspects of health & illness. It believes in stimulating the innate human capacity for healing, empowering patients in their own care, while providing them with choices in healthcare that are proven to be safe and effective." The Center for Integrative Medicine.
"The founding of the Qigong Institute was a natural outgrowth of my interest in Qigong. The goal of the Qigong Institute is to promote the scientific understanding of the basis of Qigong" Dr. Ken Sancier (1920 - 2013).
Qigong and Tai Chi Teacher Henderson Smith
Qigong is a mind and body wellness practice integrating movement, posture, breathing, and awareness in a new category of exercise called "meditative movement." Meditative Movement is defined by (a) some form of movement or body positioning, (b) a focus on breathing, and (c) a cleared or calm state of mind with a goal of (d) deep states of relaxation. More...
If There Was Ever a Time to Activate Your Vagus Nerve, It Is Now. Four simple steps to return to a 'rest and digest' state.
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Qigong for the Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Infection in Older Adults
"Tai chi is often described as 'meditation in motion,' but it might well be called 'medication in motion.' MORE.
Multifaceted physical activities such as tai ji (tai chi), qigong, and yoga involve varying combinations of neuromotor exercise, resistance exercise, and flexibility exercise. Neuromotor exercise training is beneficial as part of a comprehensive exercise program for older persons, especially to improve balance, agility, muscle strength, and reduce the risk of falls. MORE.
Stress in the workplace is is the second-most disabling illness for workers, with an annual price tag of more than $300 billion in lost work time, health care costs, and stress reduction. MORE.
Managing stress and anxiety through qigong exercise in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The practices that are today called 'Qigong' are millennia old, but the term 'Qigong' was coined in the mid-20th Century.
Neuroscience Reveals the Secrets of Meditation's Benefits. Although Western psychologists have been studying the ancient contemplative practice since the 1970s -- mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn created Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in 1979 -- scientific interest in mindfulness has escalated in the past decade. MORE.
Qigong is not exercise -- it is dynamic meditation. Doing repetitions is not the focus - it is conscious application of the three intentful corrections - lengthen the spine, deepen the breath, clear the mind or visualize healing. MORE.
Qigong and Tai Chi initiate the "relaxation response," which alters the neurochemistry profile toward accelerated inner healing and enhancing the efficiency of the immune system.
Qigong Trips to deepen your practice at power spots in Asia, Africa, and more.
Training thousands to improve the lives of millions - Tai Chi Easy.
Abode of the Eternal Tao, Empty Vessel Magazine, China Trips.
Educating the public about the health and life-enhancing benefits of Qigong.
This is a short clip from Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century, created by Qigong Institute Chairman of the Board Francesco Garripoli. It was the first Qigong documentary to be shown on PBS, starting in 1999.
The full documentary is on Garripoli's Qigong beginning practice DVD which can be obtained via the Qigong Institute Store.


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It appears our friend Kige is growing larger than we ever could have imagined: He's now doing paid advertisements.
We can't imagine how much money got for this little commercial for Kentucky Chrome Emblems, but we hope they didn't pay too much: He gives the wrong URL. (Though he does spell his own name right, making sure you get 25 percent off your order.) It's also very important you not consider Kige some sort of corporate shill; from his YouTube page:
My first commercial: note the product is good I tried it out I WOULD NOT PROMOTE IF WAS NOT GOOD So do not call me a sell out.
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Characteristics of the academic, for credit internship
- A 3-way arrangement-set up by the student-between employer, university, and student
- A stated, specific number of hours of work will be completed by the student
- The student shall submit a report at the culmination of the internship, and student *and* employer shall both submit separate, confidential evaluations
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- Companies enhance recruitment and retention outcomes, hence, improve the bottom line.
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- Employers need to develop positions that pertain to the student's field of study. See the list of majors offered at Gonzaga University.
- The internship should use and expand on the student's educational background.
- Employers are responsible for supervising students. Regular meetings should be set up between the student and an on-site supervisor.
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Roth's piece has traveled to museums around the world, portraying the cycle of life and objects to its international visitors. At first the structure looks like a hodge podge of found objects — discarded chair legs are nailed together to create support beams, shipping pallets create ramps for a makeshift garden area surrounded by plants, and there's even a platform set for relaxation, with a chair, easel and radio. Recycled picture frames, televisions, tubes and hoses hold the structure together, and plants and birdseed bring a living element to the piece.
The piece is not only made from found and recycled materials, but the waste from construction becomes recycled into elements of the installation itself. Sketches and drawing plans are hung throughout. Leftover glue, paint, and other liquids are jarred and labeled, arranged together to create a library catalog structure that bears the date and name of the city in which Roth and his son Bjorn worked on the piece.
Gartenskulptur has been displayed, and worked on, both inside and out, incorporating elements of each venue into the ever-changing sculpture. You can see the effects of the weather, plant life, and animals on the piece, allowing everyone and any thing to at once destroy and add to the nature of the piece.
Roth's Gartenskulptur shows the viewer that the decay of both living and found objects is not only a natural occurrence, but that adapting to decay can render most elements still usable. Images ©Lori Zimmer for Inhabitat


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Please keep in mind that just because a work is out of print doesn't mean it is not protected by copyright. Always make sure a work is in the public domain before answering "yes." Any work published before 1923 is automatically in the public domain.
If your answer is yes, stop here, no consideration of copyright is necessary.
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Any work you create, such as syllabi, your lecture notes, or handouts created by you, are yours to distribute as you please. This does not automatically apply to articles that you have written for scholarly journals! Academic authors typically sign away some or even all of their copyright privileges to publishers. Check the agreement that you signed for the particular article you want to use, and contact your publisher if you are unsure. While it may seem impossible, there have been cases where publishers have taken legal action against an author who signed away rights on his own work.
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Because works produced by the United States Government are produced with taxpayer dollars, they are considered the property of the American people and cannot be copyrighted.
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Weymouth Carnival was back this year and we proudly backed the return of the Floats! The whole day was a success and Weymouth Town was overflowing with locals, families and holiday makers. This was the best in recent history and we cant wait for next year!
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Patch reliability is unclear, but widespread attacks make patching prudent. Go ahead and patch, but watch out for potential problems.
FAQ: AskWoody, Windows Secrets, Subscriptions and ongoing database clashesPosted on woody Comment on the AskWoody Lounge
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This morning's release of the first AskWoody Plus newsletter has brought a flood of questions — and more than a few complaints. I'm answering them al
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Why does the very first link in this topic point to reply #310011 in the autopay discussion?
fixed now -thank you; however, why are all the other email links in the topic broken?
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Welcome back (front?!?!!) to WS and the WS team. Muchly looking forward to more.
There are 10 kinds of people:
those who understand binary numbers
and those who don't.
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I've always used my email address as my username on this site. Not a good idea per your faq! Can username be changed? This is no biggie, if no way for me to do in my account. I know you have bigger fish to fry!
Nope. You've got it right. Your username is KWGuy.
If you had a username that looks like email@example.com, you'd have a problem. But as long as your username doesn't contain your email address, there's no problem.
My question too… How can I access "my account" as a Plus'er, to change my e-mail address, for example?
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You can always change your email address (as long as it isn't your username, which it isn't in your case) by clicking on your avatar (picture) and then clicking Edit.
The email address is way down at the bottom.
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Yay! Glad to see things reverting to a more appealing approach. I'd gotten to where I was not reading the newsletter because it seemed like it appealed to a different audience. Happy that you and the rest of the team are back in control.
OK do I have this correct:
First use the Register tab (top right) to register for the Woody's Lounge. Then use the Plus Membership area (right side panel) to donate and turn the first registration into a Plus Membership?
Answer please.
Hello, Anonymous!
Glad you are eager to sign up.
I'm probably not the best person to answer this, but you seem to want an answer right away, and you got me… (all volunteers here).
I think you have the right order of things, but it is possible that your first post needs to be approved by the moderator, after you register, before you are recognized by the site…
Some people have been doing their first posts in the Test forum, so they can do a little experimenting.(see Post#314118
If it doesn't work for you, you can contact @AskWoody.com">email@example.com (as Woody knows more exactly how to make it work, and what to do if it doesn't).
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Elly, thanks.
Looks like your answer is "Woody Approved".
Bit of a correction-
Some people have been doing their first posts in the Test forum, so they can do a little experimenting.
It turns out that your first post should not be done in the test forum. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
(Head hanging down… )
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I've been confused on what exactly happening with this merger. Will the site still be "AskWoody" or will it be "Windows Secrets", or is it going to be renamed entirely?
The site will remain AskWoody and much will essentially be the same for non-AskWoody Plus users. Anonymous posting will still be allowed.
We are adding benefits like the Newsletter and additional Lounge access (eventually, under construction) for those who become Plus members.
Thank you for clearing that up.
We were on shaky ground sticking with the name "Windows Secrets" anyway. There's a long history of permissions granted decades ago — enough to keep IP attorneys employed for months — but Microsoft is very protective of the name "Windows."
Besides, we're more than Windows — and Windows Secrets was, too.
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I subscripted yesterday to Plus Membershıp and paid via Credit Card
but the Blue + Plus badge is still not on my avatar..
Notified Woody,waiting to see what happened..
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Firstly, thank you for your donation/ subscription to the 'Plus Membership', as you can imagine we are processing in the background and sometimes things take time. Please be patient, all is in hand. 🙂| Win8.1 Pro x64 | Linux Hybrids x86/x64 | Win7 Pro x86/x64 Offline |
The one thing I didn't see covered in the FAQ was different user names in WS and AW. I imagine that there will be others in the same boat that I will be in when the transfer is done.
From what I've gathered so far, WS user accounts will be transferred to AW and then renamed to the AW user name (saving all the previous history under the WS user name to the AW name). Is that the plan so far ??
Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does 🙂
4 Win 10 Pro at 1909 (3 Desktops, 1 Laptop).
That's an ongoing concern. A big problem is that we can't transfer the passwords from WS to AW – they're incompatible and I don't trust them anyway. (Long story.)
My current plan is to modify all of the WS usernames to append "WS" to the front of the name. Then invite people to use the standard password reset techniques if they want to get into the old WS accounts. If they already have an AW account, I can manually delete and merge the old WS account into the new AW account — and, fingers crossed, everything will transfer over to the new AW account.
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Merging giant databases with incompatible indexes is sooooo much fun.
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Would it help if I tried to change my user name and password on WS to the same as it is on AW? I noticed that there is a space in profile settings to do that.
Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does 🙂
4 Win 10 Pro at 1909 (3 Desktops, 1 Laptop).
Thanks for the offer, but that section has already arrived here 🙂
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No need. I'm not bringing over ANY passwords from Windows Secrets to AskWoody. I've been spooked by the reports of database breaches….
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I mailed you a check to subscribe to your newsletter. Given the choices available to register for it, what do I do now?
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In the past, I subscribed to WindowsSecrets. Is there a way I can access articles on Windows 7? If so, what user name and password should I use?
We'll be bringing the full Windows Secrets Lounge over here. It won't be easy, but sleep is an overrated commodity.
According to Windows Secrets statistics, they now have more than a million posts in nearly 200,000 threads.
So here it is, my first post, although I have been reading (and learning from) AskWoody and lounge discussions for years. For years before that, I was a Windows Secrets subscriber, almost from the beginning. I let that lapse some years ago when Penton(?) took over and my voluntary annual donation was deemed insufficient. I was excited to hear about the new merger of the old gang and AskWoody, (we're gettin' the band back together!) that's a + I want to be a part of!
My question is: should I register here on the forum first? Or join AskWoody Plus first and then register here in the Lounge? When I join AskWoodyPlus will I create a username to use here in the Lounge or is that a separate action to be done after I am a member in good standing?
Apologies if this has been answered already. I am overly cautious about such matters (just ask my wife), I simply don't want to screw up.
Sincere thanks to all of you who've been unknowingly helping me with Windows conundrums for years.
I would think that registering as a 'new user' would be first then, attributes can easily be made later once the donation is received for 'Plus Membership'
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When you register, your ID should not be your email address, but we will need for you to include a valid email address in the registration process if you intend to subscribe to the Newsletter and Alerts. Links to registration and the AskWoody Plus membership are in the upper right corner of the blog page.
Be aware that your first post will need to be moderated. But afterward, posting will be immediate.
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The way WordPress is baked, one can't just upload a picture.| Win8.1 Pro x64 | Linux Hybrids x86/x64 | Win7 Pro x86/x64 Offline |
Well, okay then. I have had a wordpress account with an account pic, but I signed up with them using a hotmail addy, I have never merged or authorized the actual gravatar site to use that anywhere though. I don't think I want to do that. I joined AskWoody using my gmail. I do have a gmail avatar picture though so maybe it will show up. Guess we will see.
Windows 8.1, Linux Mint 19.1, NEVER 10. Group B.
Yes, with my only gmail address.
Windows 8.1, Linux Mint 19.1, NEVER 10. Group B.
Just to add, the other day when I went to WordPress/gravatar and entered my gmail address it didn't show my avatar until I put in woodys url and under details I put my user name. Then the avatar showed up.
Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does 🙂
4 Win 10 Pro at 1909 (3 Desktops, 1 Laptop).
If I register and later change my mind, can I unregister and have my information permanently deleted including my email address to ensure it is not hacked or whatever in the future?
Refer to Posts & Privacy for answers to your questions. Once you have read that, come back to us with any questions you may have then.
Posts & Privacy is on the top menu bar of AskWoody.com, and contains a link to our User Accounts & General Rules
I'm quite adamant about it, actually.
I won't store any sensitive information on this site, other than email addresses (which we need to keep various things working). If you want to spoof an email address, that's fine with me – several Microsoft employees, among others, do exactly that. If you want me to delete your account, just drop a line to @AskWoody.com">email@example.com.
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So here it is, my first post, although I have been reading (and learning from) AskWoody and lounge discussions for years. For years before that, I was a Windows Secrets subscriber, almost from the beginning. I let that lapse some years ago when Penton(?) took over and my voluntary annual donation was deemed insufficient. I was excited to hear about the new merger of the old gang and AskWoody, (we're gettin' the band back together!) that's a + I want to be a part of!
I also was a subscriber to WindowsSecrets until Penton took over. After that, it seemed this publication was directed to a very different audience. My question is will it be possible to access material on Windows 7 in the newsletters. Hopefully, I can read Woody's, Tracey's, Ms. Susan's, and Fred's articles in WindowsSecrets.
For those of you interested in net neutrality, Woody and Lincoln had some excellent articles on this subject. Lincoln's article included his recent experience with one of the few independent ISPs. Amazingly, his company installed fiber optic cables and then lowered the price.
Thanks in advance for advice on accessing old articles on Windows 7 from yesteryear.
We will soon be in the process of importing WS data to AskWoody. But since the structure of the two sites and the software that is/was used is quite different, it may take a while for the import to be available to our readers. At this point, it is under constructions, but I'm not sure we have the "drawings" yet, so we'll have to wait and see how it builds out.
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OK so I completed first step, I think I am Registered!
Tried a short post in the Testing Forum – says waiting for moderator. Saw this below per PKCano.
Be aware that your first post will need to be moderated. But afterward, posting will be immediate.
How long does this part take before I'm legit?Windows 10 Pro x64 v1909 and Windows 7 Pro SP1 x64 (RIP)
All of the people here, both those moderating and those providing information/answers are volunteers. None of us are subject to demands for immediate attention. We all work hard and and when we can provide the services, we do so. Posing a question multiple times in a short period of time doesn't give us more hours in our day. Please be patient. You are one of thousands we serve.
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Well, not sure about how it works, but I suscribed for a year. I hope I did it right!
I have the Plus badge on my avatar on one of my machines, and the commenters' names are listed horizontally under articles as they should be. On my other machine, however, the Plus badge is missing and the commenters' names are listed vertically. Both machines are Windows 6 x64 desktops running Chrome.
Is this all part of the "work in progress" or is there anything I can change on the second machine to fix it please?
@Seff, to help us help you, could you possibly post screenshots from each?| Win8.1 Pro x64 | Linux Hybrids x86/x64 | Win7 Pro x86/x64 Offline |
Is there a way of doing so without using an external site for holding images as I don't use any? It's exactly as I explained, however. Originally when the site changes were started both machines listed commenters vertically and I was told (I think by Kirsty in a PM) that this was being fixed, but it's only fixed on one machine. Once my subscription went through, the Plus badge appeared on my avatar on that machine but not the other.
If you are logged in on one machine it is not the same login on the other machine. If you haven't logged out on the machine having problems, try doing so, clear the cache and log back in.
In other words, logging in on one machine does not log you in on the other. You have to log in on both separately (in my esperience).
Your badge is visible here so your ok, many thanks!
There are small issues to iron out regarding the forum which will be dealt with as soon as possible. Hang in there..| Win8.1 Pro x64 | Linux Hybrids x86/x64 | Win7 Pro x86/x64 Offline |
Thanks both, your time is appreciated. I'll hang on and see what happens as the dust settles, most of the time I use the correctly displaying machine anyway so I was really only interested in passing on some feedback and seeing if there was something to fix at my end on the incorrectly displaying machine (which I logged into the site on freshly today).
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So I'm having the same issue of the "Plus" badge not showing up in Chrome. I switched to IE and it shows up there. Does Chrome block some ad-ons or what?
Edit: Nevermind…I just went back and cleared the cache and then they started appearing.
Rule #1: don't overlook the obvious.
Rule #2: see rule #1.Windows 10 Pro x64 v1909, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Home Premium x64
I'm running in Chrome and the flares are showing up just fine.
Two possibilities occur to me. Are you on the Canary branch? And do you have any add-ons that might be getting in the way?
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Woody, I thought the same thing, that it might be add-ons. I went back and checked and nothing stood out. Then I was re-reading the thread and saw the "clear the cache". That did it. Not sure why, since I had not logged on to the Forum with Chrome until after the "Plus" tag was applied. Oh well.Windows 10 Pro x64 v1909, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Home Premium x64
New registered member here.
I note some members have what I would call a footnote at the bottom of their postings.
Is this accomplished via your Profile Signature block?
ThanksWindows 10 Pro x64 v1909 and Windows 7 Pro SP1 x64 (RIP)
That is correct.
I just had to join in on the conversation. I was an unlimited Windows Secrets member, but ignored it when Penton took over. Joined up with AskWoody. So I am a reoccuring Patreon member here, but I want my fancy blue badge on my avatar. I like shiny things…
I have gotten the new newsletter in my email. I wasn't sure what to do next after reading through all these posts.
Thank you volunteers for all your help!!
Your shiny badge is in your right ear. If you go back to the coffee mug, you can probably see it better. It's hard to look in your own right ear. LOL
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OK, went back to the coffee cup. Umm not seeing it. What color is it?
Just above the handle – see what mine looks like above. Gold ribbon with a + in it.
Sorry but no, don't see it. Not on yours or mine (or anybodys). Woody still working on it?
I will check tomorrow and see if it shows up.
Thanks for your help.
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We all look like ponies who've won gymkhanas!
Got it!! Since you could see it but I couldn't, I turned off the adblocker that was active for this site and voila, there it is.
Thanks for all your help!!
BTW, I could switch back to my JigglyPuff and I'm sure it would be there. That was just some fun I was having with my boys (one of them is at Microsoft). Always fun to hear the stories from the inside…
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I have a question:
As I am not really that interested on everything Windows, just on patching my old PC's Windows 7 for as long as that lasts, am not a system administrator and my business is not taking care of problems other people have with their computers, but am also interested on things Mac and Linux, as well as Office:
Could I remain plain OscarCP without that golden ribbon and still contribute money to Woody's? Even if others wrongly think that I am too cheap to send money?
In such a case, would I become unable to do the few things I do at Woody's, such as reading what others post, and making occasional postings to all streams open to the now ribboned-loungers? Thanks.
Windows 7 Professional, SP1, x64 Group W (ex B) & macOS + Linux (Mint)
Could I remain plain OscarCP without that golden ribbon and still contribute money to Woody's? Even if others wrongly think that I am too cheap to send money?
You most certainly can donate, using the Plus Membership link, but just untick the Subscribe to the AskWoody Plus Newsletter option. There is no compulsion for donors to subscribe!
Remember to do all this from your logged-in account, to make things easier! Thks.
The flare on the avatar should show our donors, not just our subscribers, but with a few things still not working as they should, that may not be how it currently appears – apologies to anyone so affected, if that is the case 🙂
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Kirsty, Thanks!
One last question (just in case): since you've made clear it makes no difference, on Woody's side, whether I take or not some of Plus "perks", would it be possible to subscribe to the Newsletter to see what it is like, and if turns out that one is not really interested, then unsuscribe to it?
(Note: I would expect the answer to be either "yes" or "yes, but." I ask obvious questions like this, sometimes, because, sometimes, I get unexpected answers, and some of them are really good.)
Windows 7 Professional, SP1, x64 Group W (ex B) & macOS + Linux (Mint)
I don't see a way at present to cancel your subscription from My Account, but there is a link in each emailed newsletter, to enable you to unsubscribe, should you not feel you benefit from receiving the emails.
There is also a link in the emails to update your preferences, which allows you to change your email address for the subscription – this can also be achieved in My Account too.
Just to tag onto this discussion:
The Home page also now has a Newsletter/Alerts tab that Woodys says will eventually only be available to Plus Members. This appears to list the Newsletters. So do Plus Members even need to have a weekly email delivered?Windows 10 Pro x64 v1909 and Windows 7 Pro SP1 x64 (RIP)
The Newsletter button in the bar at the top should be accessible to Plus members for online perusal. When you sign up for Plus you should be able to opt out of email delivery but still access the online version. I notice you don't have the Plus badge on your avatar yet.
If you still have a question, please email @AskWoody.com">email@example.com
Short answer: No. But you might want to stay subscribed, just to be notified of Alerts as they're sent out.
I'll mention the Alerts here on the main page when they're out, but it takes a while to get it all posted on the site. Emailed Alerts are faster.
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Could someone please refer me to a post or forum or explain how to enter a reference to a previous post as a link into a current post?
Such as "blah blah blah as discussed here (clickable link)".
ThanksWindows 10 Pro x64 v1909 and Windows 7 Pro SP1 x64 (RIP)
Right-click on a post number (yours is 314571) and choose Copy Link Location or Copy Link Address (depends on your browser). You get a link to that exact post.
FAQ: AskWoody, Windows Secrets, Subscriptions and ongoing database clashes
Thanks. FYI on system (Windows 7 Pro) using Internet Explorer 11 (sigh).
Only Right click selection is Copy shortcut.
FAQ: AskWoody, Windows Secrets, Subscriptions and ongoing database clashesWindows 10 Pro x64 v1909 and Windows 7 Pro SP1 x64 (RIP)
If you want to add the link to a word, "here" in your example…
Click on the Text tab (upper right of reply box). Highlight the word, then click on
. That will bring up a box to paste the URL into. Click "Add Link".
Alternately, you can click on
- link
and fill in "Link Text", "here", and add the URL. The result looks messy in the Text tab, because it shows the code, so I always click back on the Visual tab to see what it will more nearly look like when posted.
Another hint to using the Text tab- if you use Copy/Paste in part of your post, do the paste into the Text tab, and excess HTML will be automatically deleted. Pasting into the Visual tab may show unintended formating code carried forward when the reply is posted. (You would see it if you go back to the Text tab, and wonder where all that came from).
Non-techy Win 10 Pro and Linux Mint experimenter
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I'm confused. I click on 'Posts since last visit' and among the posts is this one, but the newest post on it is January 21st, and I've seen it before!
What's happening?
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No idea….
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There are some posts dated yesterday further up the page, just search for the string February from the top. It's a (minor) problem with having nested posts; if someone replies to a much earlier post it won't appear at the bottom as it would if all posts were chronological.
Correct, but the posts you haven't read while logged in will show with "New" to the left of the date. This is something to be wary of if you're replying to one post before reading all the New-tagged posts, as reloading the topic page to reply will lose all those tags.
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"I'm super nervous already! This is the best gig ever, look at you beautiful people..." said McFly's guitarist Dougie Poynter.
Although the heavens opened during the show, Matt Willis - who sported a bright blue Mohican - said it was "the best night of his life" as he was supported by his TV presenter wife Emma.
The cheeky chappies were full of jokes throughout the show as Dougie attempted the worm before bashing out the national anthem, while his 28-year-old bandmate Tom Fletcher gave his rendition of Take That's hit Greatest Day and Danny Jones fired water balloons and t-shirts out to the crowd.
The band also replayed part of Tom's famous wedding speech, which acted as the perfect introduction to their song, Crashed The Wedding.
The inter-galactic themed set saw the band perform Room On The Third Floor on a spaceship-inspired platform in the middle of the crowd, to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Earlier, Busted frontman James Bourne took to the stage with the Backstreet Boys to sing I Want It That Way. Previous acts who performed on July 6 included Diversity, The Vamps and Scouting For Girls.
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It's sometimes hard to see a bright side when something truly terrible happens, but for a bereaved Florida family the surprising return of their pet dog has helped ease the blow of a violent tragedy.
On January 7, 22-year-old Blake Talman was attempting to flee the scene of an accident in Sarasota when he lost control of his Nissan Altima at high speed. The car struck and killed Donna Chen, a mother of three who was jogging with her dog Barney, before crashing into another car and several roadside poles along State Road 758.
Talman, who later admitted he was drunk at the time, and a friend were hospitalized.
That afternoon, Rory O'Connor was paddling his kayak out into Sarasota Bay for an afternoon of fishing. His video camera, mounted on the nose of the small boat, shows him baiting some hooks until he is distracted by a splashing noise.
The small blob in the water moving towards his craft was a dog, swimming out several thousand feet from shore. Quickly pulling his line in, O'Connor reached out and pulled the terrified Vizsla into the kayak with him and headed for land.
A check of the dog's microchip ID implant proved that the small brown dog was Barney. He had been injured in the crash, but was able to run from the scene and inexplicably went swimming away from shore. The traumatized Barney is ok and has been reunited with the Chen family.
"I think a higher power lead Barney to where he needed to be because out of this horrible tragedy there is something remarkable that happened. Her puppy is alive," Chen's sister Eduardo told ABC Tampa. "We are focusing on Barney and appreciating his life and celebrating his life."
Talman faces DUI manslaughter, DUI property damage, and personal injury charges related to the incident.
(Hat tip to G2BForReal!)
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Reader's Digest reissued 6 of the titles in hardback as the series "Read with Elmo" in 2006.
In 2009, Dalmatian Press began to reissue the series as softcover books, under the series title "Where Is the Puppy?" Some titles were also reissued as hardback books starting in 2010. Each features "Elmo's Everyday Words", a glossary of 8 words from the story, and "Big Bird's Big Ideas", a glossary of 4 more abstract words. The featured words are printed in blue throughout the story. Also in 2009, Publications International released eleven titles under the title "Elmo's Neighborhood: Lights and Music Treasury".
Sesame Workshop launched a new series of iPhone apps in 2009, allowing adults to record their voices reading Sesame books for kids that they love to hear. The app launched with four titles from the "Where Is the Puppy?" series -- "123 Sesame Street", "The Firehouse", "The Fix-It Shop" and "The Playground".[1]
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Word to the wise: wrinkles are inevitable (sorry ladies, I only speak the truth). Whether we like it or not, they are a part of life. Needless to say, there are many simple tricks you can work into your everyday routine to keep them at bay.
Here are my top ten tips for not looking like this:
- Don't be a straw dog. Try not to use straws (and definitely do not smoke). Pursing your lips constantly will cause micro lines to become serious crevices. No thank you.
- Sleep smart. Believe it or not, there is a right way and a wrong way to sleep (in terms of positioning at least). The wrong way: sleeping on your face or side. The right way: sleeping on your back (even the American Academy of Dermatology recommends this).
- Slather the SPF. No surprises here: SPF is a must if you want smooth, youthful looking skin. While a tan might look good now, don't forget who you will look like later…this! When you buy a sunscreen buy one with Zinc…..OBAGI!!
- Exfoliate: Prevent cracks and keep your skin soft and supple buy using Retin-A….it is the ONLY thing proven to work.
- Sleep clean. Always, always wash your face before bed. I cannot stress this enough. Never, ever sleep with makeup on.
- Wear your sunnies! Not only are sunglasses a great style staple, they also protect the delicate skin around your eyes from harsh UV rays. Just make sure you buy sunnies that are polarized to ensure maximum protection. And the bigger, the better! (I definitely just gave you a wonderful excuse to go buy a new pair of sunglasses.)
- Take your vitamins. Take a multi-vitamin every day and make sure you're getting enough omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.
- Eat right. You are what you eat so be sure to make your diet vibrant and full of color. Do this by consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables everyday. This will keep your skin firm, hydrated and happy.
- Drink up. You're only 8 glasses away from happy skin…don't forget your h2-ohhhs.
- Smile! While science has yet to prove the direct link between wrinkles and stress, based on my experience the evidence is pretty clear. Stress manifests itself externally (and from what I've seen, wrinkles are a common symptom). Take a deep breath, exhale and smile!
That said, if you already have wrinkles—wear them proudly! I have little smile wrinkles. Most women my age would freak out, but to be honest, I kind of like them. As Lauren Hutton once said, "We have to be able to grow up. Our wrinkles are our medals of the passage of life." Couldn't have said it better myself…but it can't hurt to make those "medals" a little less obvious before you join the half-century club. Right?


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From 1972 to 1983, Debbie Rosas operated an exercise business in the San Francisco Bay Area known as the Bod Squad. In 1983, a series of sports related injuries prompted her, and one of her trainers, Carlos AyaRosas to research and develop an alternative method of aerobic exercise and strength training aiming for safe, non-impact, bodymind based movement. This led to the establishment of the Nia Technique.
She met Carlos AyaRosas at one of her fitness aerobics classes. He was hoping to get fitter to gain an edge in his upcoming tennis tournament. After taking a few classes, he approached Debbie about a job – teaching was what he had always wanted to do. Debbie gave him a routine to learn. Five days later, he came back ready to throw in the towel on his tennis pro career. The entrepreneur inside of Debbie told her she should hire him – so she did.
One day, out of the blue, Debbie decided to call a friend who was a martial artist, in the hopes of learning more about the belt system. He invited her to the Dojo where he practiced his craft. Excited and not sure what to expect, she asked Carlos to join her.
From that day on their lives changed dramatically. When they arrived at the dojo the martial artist asked them to take off their shoes. He then told them to "move." As they began doing jumping jacks and leg lifts, he shook his head. "That is not moving. You have forgotten," he said.
It was through martial arts that Debbie realized she could incorporate new energy patterns and movements into class. From that day forward she never wanted to put her shoes on again to workout. She also took on the radical idea that working out didn't have to hurt to get excellent results.
At that time, the widely accepted health mantra was, "no pain, no gain." Together, Carlos and Debbie rejected that notion and defined a new approach to wellness – one that broke away from high-impact aerobics, repetitive movement and mind-body separation. They spent the next 13 years creating Nia together.
This catalyzed a tremendous shift towards fusion fitness. Rather than obsessing over physical results, Nia tuned into the needs of the body, mind, spirit and emotions. Athletes, dancers, casual exercisers and gym-haters alike began to embrace the movement lifestyle because it felt good. It was exhilarating, not guilt-driven; expressive instead of one-dimensional. Healing, not exhausting. Nia ultimately forged the category known as mind-body fitness today.


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Review by Michael Nordine
Posted on 21 January 2011
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The vast number of conspiracy theories surrounding such far-ranging topics as who shot JFK to whether or not we landed on the moon has proven fodder for more films than can easily be counted. In my mind, this points most directly to one thing: our need to assign meaning where there may be none. In the absence of a truth we can easily wrap our head around, our tendency is often to mine deeper until we find one or, failing that, create it for ourselves. More than any one factor, this might account for the ever-flowing stream of detective movies. A primary (if implicit) role of fictional sleuths is thus to fulfill both our desire for mystery and our even stronger need for resolution, often in the form of a unified explanation for each and every loose end. It's why the final montage of The Usual Suspects is as satisfying as it is, as well as the reason the ending to No Country for Old Men displeased so many upon its release: the latter affirms the way things often are instead of the way we would like them to be. Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye undoubtedly leans closer to the former pole, but it does so in an idiosyncratic enough way to make it notable in its own right.
I got a woman. What do I need a cat for?"
The Long Goodbye announces its oddness by way of a fastidious tabby cat. The feline in question wakes up its owner—Philip Marlowe, formerly embodied by Humphrey Bogart in The Big Sleep but now portrayed by a decidedly less self-assured Elliott Gould—at 3:30 in the morning so that it may be fed. Rather than a mere exhibition of quirk, however, the incident provides Marlowe with his first chance to prove his worth. When the makeshift dinner he prepares is ignored by his discerning pet, Marlowe is forced to trek to a 24-hour grocery store and find a can of Coury cat food, the only brand the cat will accept. They're out, so Marlowe buys something else and places it in a Coury can while the cat isn't looking. It isn't enough: the rouse fails and the cat slinks off, never to be seen again.
This may seem like a too-exhaustive account of a seemingly innocuous event, but it highlights some important facets of Marlowe's character, namely, the particular ways in which he's exceptionally clever but not infallible. He sleeps in his clothes, makes no attempt to hide the unkemptness of both himself and his apartment, and in general gives off the impression that his work as a private investigator stems more from an innate knack and less from a strong moral compass or sense of the way things ought to be. The ease with which he cracks wise is natural to his line of work, but Marlowe's wit is unique in that it isn't a defense mechanism. His cynicism is nothing new among '70s private eyes, but the fact that it isn't there to mask a hidden vulnerability proves atypical. Marlowe has no skeletons in his closet, no baggage he carries with him every day. More than anything, he's a pragmatist. Only when the simplest solution doesn't pan out does he turn to convoluted means, as with the cat food and, of course, the film's larger story arc, which concerns a friend of Marlowe's accused of murder (wrongly, according to Marlowe) and a woman named Eileen Wade whose husband Roger has a habit of disappearing for days and weeks at a time. The two narrative threads are, of course, connected.
As tends to be the case, it take the film's entirety for these threads to fall into place. Indeed, plot points are introduced without any hints as to their significance; not until long after their introduction do they form any sort of picture at all. This may seem par for the course, but it's the way Altman allows them to float (more as a means of focusing on Marlowe and less so that the revelation of their true meaning will be enhanced) that fascinates. Details aren't belabored here; they're mentioned in passing and brought back when salient. The result is often a layered confusion on the part of the viewer, doubly so when Marlowe himself can't add up the clues he comes across.
Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of The Long Goodbye is a stylistic one concerning three extended close-ups that occur in the latter half of the film. Seemingly innocuous but ultimately foreshadowing, the first occurs as Marlowe speaks with the now-returned Roger Wade on a beach. The shot: a wave breaking onto sand. Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond's camera simply meanders away from the two men as if it has caught a glimpse of something more to its liking. The second—bizarre, hilarious, and difficult to interpret—features one dog humping an unwilling second in the middle of Tijuana. It occurs as if by accident, while Marlowe is walking through the border town late in the movie while searching for information regarding his apparently-dead friend, but ends up being the focus of the shot. What purpose this moment serves other than being the single most absurd of the entire film is unclear, but words fail to express how brilliant the non sequitur seems in retrospect. The third and final close-up is a callback to the first and interrupts a conversation between Marlowe and Eileen. It is night and the two are in front of a window looking out onto the same beach mentioned above. The waves breaking outside are silent, unnoticed. As their conversation goes on, the camera gradually shifts focus off of them and onto a figure walking into the dark water. Long after the camera notices, Marlowe and Eileen do too, but not in time to do anything about it.
A cumulative effect is achieved upon completion of this odd triptych: a dramatic irony in which the viewer is made aware of things before the characters are, Marlowe in particular. As with the cat food incident, these close-ups highlight the way in which even he—the instrument of our understanding—is sometimes at sea. This may either be taken as an affirmation of our own power to discern what is happening in a film of this sort or, more likely, a reminder that meaning, if it is to be found at all, is not always revealed through a linear assessment of hints and clues, but simply stumbled upon.
For instance: The Long Goodbye's title is never spoken aloud. It certainly seems to evoke death, but anything beyond that—a sendoff to Marlowe's wrongly-accused friend or even his disappeared cat—seems mere conjecture. This is not only a change from catchphrase-happy films eager to spoon-feed their meaning to viewers, but an instance in which neither chance nor a skilled gumshoe can reveal everything to us. Even to those who fancy themselves amateur sleuths, this is likely cold comfort.
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Notebook of sailors' ballads collected by Fenwick W. Hatt
- MS-2-375, SF Box 37, Folder 5
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Item is a notebook containing twenty sailors' ballads, one popular song and two song fragments written in at least two different hands. There is also a brief diary entry outlining Fenwick Hatt's movements between 1883 and 1885.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Visa Norm? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Visa Norm? Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> United Arab Emirates View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message iggybJoined: 19 Aug 2012Posts: 36 Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:05 pm Post subject: Visa Norm? What is the normal range of proceedures for getting your visa to teach in the UAE? I was told here that the visa is done once you get in country and noticed today on the UAE Embassy website that they don't process any visas in the US... ...which throws me for a loop due to my familiarity with Korea. The norm for Korea is that you have to get all the document authentication done in the US and have the visa processed in the US before you even think about leaving for Korea. What is throwing me is --- --- shady places in Korea will tell some people to come over to Korea using the Tourist Visa Waiver the US has with Korea - begin working for them - and they'll process your visa paperwork in Korea. For Korea, this is a huge red flag... It sometimes works out fine. But, working without the visa is illegal. Shady schools can hold it against you - threatening you with deportation - as they change contract conditions and whatnot or simply pay you far less than they promised. Others who have flown over without a visa have been caught by immigration and deported with a block (for some amount of time) on being able to return to Korea in the future. --- So, when I hear that the norm in UAE is to fly over on the tourist waiver and apply for the work visa in country --- it clashes much with my Korea experience. What have people here experienced with the UAE? I also learned today about what authenticating documents for the UAE means and don't know if I can get that done within a couple of weeks before the contract I just received says it starts.... ...I need to keep telling myself this is all part of the learning experience I wanted in going to a new country ---- which is why I didn't want to go back to Korea this time.... Back to top nomad soulJoined: 31 Jan 2010Posts: 11454Location: The real world Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:34 am Post subject: Iggyb: I find it odd that youve mentioned SK often throughout your forum posts. Yet, comparing it and your experience there to the UAE (or other countries throughout the world, for that matter), is pointless. Its apples and oranges; each country has its own culture, rules, and processes for doing things. Whats considered the norm in one country, is the extreme in others. It is what it is. Youre also starting to sound like you secretly regret leaving your previous job in Asiatheres some apprehension about moving forward. Youd certainly benefit from reading about the history, life, and diverse cultures in the UAE so that you can begin feeling more comfortable with the country and idea of how things work. Back to top iggybJoined: 19 Aug 2012Posts: 36 Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:00 am Post subject: --sigh-- I keep mentioning Korea because it is my frame of reference. I also assumed some of the people reading here would have experience in both... Of course, I know this is a new and different country/region. I clearly stated that is what I wanted --- that the reason I put Korea at the bottom of my list when I decided to go back overseas was that it is too familiar. It is boring by now... But, there is a practical side too: Have you ever taught in Korea? Experienced the things that become warning signs? Someone experienced with Korea would see some of the things I have in this process to go to the UAE as a warning sign. What is wrong with my asking about it? What is the difference with that and someone with no experience teaching abroad coming over to ask what the visa procedures are and what to look out for? Isn't that what the forums here are for? I'm simply someone asking what people in the UAE have experienced in the visa process and what the norm is... Back to top iggybJoined: 19 Aug 2012Posts: 36 Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:31 am Post subject: Imagine the conversation this way -- a conversation with someone who has lived and worked in the UAE and ME for years... Quote: Newbie: My recruiter for a job in the ME is telling me I should buy the plane ticket myself and I'll get paid back after the 6 months probationary period. He also said to come over on a tourist visa and bring along my documents, then the school will get me a work visa after I arrive and begin work. The contract my recruiter sent over also says the school can change the conditions in the future if they need to. What do you think? Newbie + Me: All of these things are big red flags in Korea and anybody familiar with Korea would say, "Noooo! Don't do it! This is all wrong! Find a different recruiter and job!!" What do you think? Experienced ME Person: Don't worry. What your recruiter for the job in the ME told you is pretty much the norm here. It is how things are done, and people don't have any serious problems. So --- Would I be OK in just saying what the Newbie said? But I somehow go wrong by adding the last part when I mention Korea??? I know the ME has been a good market for ESLers for a long time. That it doesn't have a terrible reputation for ripping people off and other things that Korea was notorious for 15-20 years ago before the government started changing regulations and cleaning things up a bit. So, if someone familiar with the ME and UAE tells me these things are normal parts of the process, it's a good thing... Back to top helenlJoined: 04 Jan 2006Posts: 1202 Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:05 am Post subject: My experience in UAE has been: Applied for a job, had a video conference interview, received a job offer and copy of the final contract and, after accepting the offer, a one way ticket and an entry visa. Note: The entry visa is not a tourist visa, it is a temporary visa issued by the MoI pending a permanent work visa being issued. Arrived in UAE handed my passport to HR, went and had my Xray and bloodtest, got fingerprinted. Passed the test and security check. Signed the contract (which was exactly the same as the copy received in my home country). HR PRO took my passport and contract to the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labour respectively to get my RP/Work Visa and register the contract. Once in UAE took about 2 weeks. I would never accept a job that required me to come up with the money for my ticket or visa myself anywhere. The good employers generally follow the procedure I outlined. Any who try to get you to come in without providing you with the proper documents and a ticket and copy of the final contract should be avoided. Back to top nomad soulJoined: 31 Jan 2010Posts: 11454Location: The real world Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 9:37 am Post subject: iggyb wrote: I keep mentioning Korea because it is my frame of reference. I also assumed some of the people reading here would have experience in both... Of course, I know this is a new and different country/region. I clearly stated that is what I wanted --- that the reason I put Korea at the bottom of my list when I decided to go back overseas was that it is too familiar. It is boring by now... But, there is a practical side too: Have you ever taught in Korea? Experienced the things that become warning signs? Someone experienced with Korea would see some of the things I have in this process to go to the UAE as a warning sign. What is wrong with my asking about it? What is the difference with that and someone with no experience teaching abroad coming over to ask what the visa procedures are and what to look out for? Isn't that what the forums here are for? I'm simply someone asking what people in the UAE have experienced in the visa process and what the norm is... I described your comparisons and references to Korea as odd, not wrong, because the focus should be on the specific job situation you're applying for or have contracted with and not on previous employment in some other country. By no means was I belittling your comments. It's just that there's no value in comparing the employment situations and visa processes of two vastly different regions; they have no affect on each other. And no, I've never taught in Korea but neither have a lot of other teachers working in the Gulf. The world is full of employers that are either very good, so-so, or downright shady---SK included. That's the norm whether we like it or not. In fact, Saudi Arabia, where I'm presently located, seems to lead the region in terms of having the most sketchy TEFL contracting (non-direct hire) companies/employers, which is why it's smart to thoroughly research the reputation and track record of each prospective employer, in addition to the contract terms and conditions, visa type offered, and visa process. And that's for any country. It helps you make an informed decision. In terms of my own situation, it pretty much mirrors that of Helen's. I've worked in two Gulf countries and in both, the terms and conditions of my employment agreement remained the same from my initial job offer while in the US, to the time I signed the contract upon arrival to KSA. The visa process was long for Saudi Arabia because I obtained a proper 90-day employment visa (versus a business visit visa), which ultimately led to a residence/work permit within a week after I arrived in the Kingdom. My employer, a Saudi university, provides roundtrip airfare (upfront), medical insurance, and allowances for housing, transportation, and furniture. They also pay on time via direct deposit into my Saudi bank account. As Helen stated, the better Mid East employers generally follow these hiring and visa processes, and they deliver on the terms of the contract.Last edited by nomad soul on Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:17 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top iggybJoined: 19 Aug 2012Posts: 36 Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:15 am Post subject: Thanks both. helenl: Quote: a one way ticket and an entry visa How was the entry visa obtained? Just a printed document? Something waiting for you at the airport when you landed? NS: OK. But, my point is, this is doing research into a position. It is not fundamentally different from someone just asking what is the norm and what to look out for in a country in terms of visa, contract, and so on. And comparison isn't useless. You see it as perhaps the author expecting one country to match another, but that isn't it. Maybe I can best picture it like this: It isn't apples and oranges. It is an apple and an orange that looks like an apple. For example, helenl says that asking the employee to pay for airfare upfront is not the norm in UAE and you shouldn't accept if asked to do it. So, this IS the same as Korea: The norm in Korea is to get airfare paid upfront, and there are strories each year about shady places who told the employee to pay upfront who ended up cheating the person. So, anyone familiar with Korea would tell a newbie wanting to go there to avoid a job and recruiter that tried to talk you into paying for your flight upfront. So, in this one case, we are dealing with apples and apples... An apple and orange situation seems to be how visas are done: For Korea, you get a visa stamped in your passport at a Consulate before you go over. Then you get fingerprinted and health check before you get a residency card. But, the work visa is already in your passport. For the UAE, it appears you don't get anything stamped in your passport beforehand. Everything is done over there. That is a big difference in the standard operating procedure. So, there is no need to worry with the UAE if a recruiter or job asks you to fly over without the visa in your passport. That is good to know. If it were Korea, it would be a clear signal to turn down the job, because some shady schools DO ask people to come over without the visa and handle it in country and then screw the person over. It is one of the big warning signs when looking for a job. In the UAE, it is no warning sign at all. I now know that by asking. Thanks for the responses... 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Let's turn up the volume, shall we?
Yesterday's New Year's tunes from DJ Lucy Wrubel were designed to set the stage for an intimate dinner with a few close friends. Today's playlist, on the other hand, will get a whole house (or warehouse) full of party people in the mood. Load 'em up then crank it up to bring in 2010 with a bang.
- Little Secrets, Passion Pit
- September, Earth Wind & Fire
- Carry Out, Timbaland (featuring Justin Timberlake)
- Just Fine, Mary J. Blige
- Love Generation (Bob Sinclair Radio Edit), Bob Sinclair (featuring Gary Pine)
- D.A.N.C.E., Justice
- Hot N Cold, Katy Perry
- 1901, Phoenix
- TiK ToK, Ke$ha
- Around the World (Radio Edit), Daft Punk
- Under Pressure, Queen (featuring David Bowie)
- Echo, Cyndi Lauper
- State Farm, Yaz
- Who's That Girl?, Yelle
- I Gotta Feeling, Black Eyed Peas
- Enola Gay, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
- Sweet Child of Mine, Mylo
- Poison, Bel Biv Devoe
- The Fear, Lily Allen
- Get Low, Abdul Raoof, Jimmy Brown & Unwrapped
Thanks, Lucy! We owe ya one.
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The photo in this post is a crosswalk sign in Topeka. Take a good look at all those instructions …
Also note that the crosswalk sign talks to you, too. When the light is red, you are told every few seconds "Do Not Cross the Road" or something like that.
And then when the light turns green, and you get that little "walking dude" icon that means you can cross the street, there's another voice that starts talking. This voice sounds … um … let's just say he has a bit of a rural accent, and he tells people wanting to cross the street something to the effect of "it's now ok to cross the road, and to look both ways" … or something like that (I have yet to actually understand what the guy says).
My favorite part of the crosswalk sign is the arrow with the "To Cross Push Button" instructions. The arrow makes it look like you actually need to cross the street to push the button … in order to cross the street. Hee.
So … doesn't everyone know how to cross the road when there's a crosswalk sign? I mean really – you push the button and wait for the signal to walk … right? This is pretty simple stuff, and it really doesn't need four lines of text and two different voice recordings to help you successfully get across the road.
Guess what? Sometimes, we do the same thing to our customers. Too many instructions. Signage with detailed explanations. Websites that provide way too many details about a library service.
How about our library catalogs? There might be too many details there, too. For example, I just looked up "The Hobbit," and found this line of text:
Description: 271, [4] p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
I can hear our customers now – "Oh great! This book is 21 cm tall  – just what I was looking for!" Not to mention the full MARC record that's attached. Our customers are just clamoring for that.
What do our customers want? Well – the book. Probably with a simple button that says "check out now" or something similar. At this point, many of our customers are pretty familiar with the "add to cart" idea of a shopping website, and checking out something on a library catalog website is pretty similar.
Here's your assignment – take a look at a set of instructions for something your library does, and see how much detail you can remove while still making those instructions useful. I'll bet you will be surprised!