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Beating Shyness
In The Business World
The business world is the one place where shy people can just as easily shake or shine.
Many shy people thrive in the business world because it provides us with a "role" to play that legitimizes the things we do. As long as we're acting "on behalf" of the company or in the best interests of someone else, we find the strength to do great things. But ask us to step outside that role---let's say, at the holiday office party, on the company softball team or in the boss' office to negotiate something for ourselves and it's over. We melt, if not dissolve, as our self-confidence crumbles. Then again, for some of us, there is no such thing as a safe place in the business world, because few if any social interactions are tolerable. For us, our only hope is to find a position that requires little or no interaction with other people---as a bookkeeper, a computer programmer or maybe a night janitor.
But the saddest part about shyness in the business world is not the discomfort it causes us, but the opportunities we miss as we sit back in staff meetings, training sessions and business negotiations silently watching as our colleagues speak up and reap their rewards while we're still formulating our thoughts.
Overcoming shyness in the business world is hard. It requires all of the skills necessary to overcome shyness in other areas of our life and more. Not only must we be able to carry on a conversation with others at a moment's notice, but we must be able to do it under pressure on a job interview, during a sales pitch or on a cold call. From networking to resume writing to public speaking, shyness stunts our growth because it keeps us from learning the things we need to know to do our jobs well---things that many of our colleagues learn by taking classes or simply by comparing notes with other people on the job.
The article "Are You Too Shy To Try? sums our struggle up nicely, reminding us that courage and confidence "evolve over time through learning and practice and . . . by making mistakes . . . Sales people, the group of people known for their charisma and confidence, spend more time and money developing these skills than any other group."
In an effort to give you a head start, I've listed some of the more common skills you're likely to need to thrive in the workplace along with links to sites that can help you learn more about these skills. I hope they can be of some help.
General Interest . . .
BEA Systems' Bashful Best Hope You may find this story about Alfred Chuang, chief executive of BEA Systems, inspirational independent of how well BEA Systems is doing. Once painfully shy, Mr. Chuang took standup comedy classes to help him deal more effectively with people
Social Anxiety Disorder at Work I wasn't sure where to put this article as it touches on nearly all of the topics listed below. While the article suggests that people who have been diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder may find its tips helpful, the truth is that sooner or later nearly all of us need to learn the skills described here. It's just that when we're shy, we just assume that we're the only people who struggle to get do things. But more often than not, we'd be wrong. The biggest difference is that some of us let our fear stop us, where others persevere despite their discomfort. Now is your chance to persevere by breaking some of these tips into small managing parts that are doable for you and taking the risk for doing them. Okay, not all of this is in the article I've linked you to. But please keep it in mind while reading this and some of the other articles on this page.
Is Technology Making You Shy? Stanford researchers suggest that technology is contributing to a decline in our social skills. In her article Is Technology Making You Shy? Mary-Ellen Drummond offers ten simple tips to us to help us keep our social skills sharp.
Networking . . .
Academy.Com I included this article entitled Business Networking Strategies for the Shy by David Clarke for the broad picture it paints of the networking process, including myths about what networking is or isn't about, and my favorite piece of advise for fledgling networkers who are on the shyer side . . ."Take things slowly."
CIO.com I've linked you to an article by Meridith Levinson called How to Network: 12 Tips for Shy People, but be sure to check on the links to the left of the article on the first page, particularly the link to an article called Learning How to Network. Don't be put off by the suggestion that you take a short MBA class. It's really good advise for people who need to network in business settings. If you're too shy or can't afford the money or the time to take a course, consider an online program or do what I regularly do, subscribe to a business related journal.
Don't be shy: Networking tips for the timid Nice article by Joan Lloyd providing a number of practical tips to ease the pain of networking. The truly shy among you may find some of these tips overwhelming. But if you do your homework first (check out the Tips page of this website), odds are that sooner or later you'll be up to the job, if you are not already.
Entrepreneur.com Entrepreneur.com is a great resource for people wanting to beef up their business skills, in general. I've linked you to an article entitled "Networking," but the there are a lot more articles where this one came from (hint - just enter networking and shy in the search box the upper right hand corner). Don't be intimidated if you feel too shy to follow their recommendation to the letter. Just know, that you're not a lone. Most people would have difficulty doing everything they recommend from the get go. The reason I linked you to this particular article is that it encourages us to develop a five year plan. And while their plan may not be the right plan for you, it does acknowledge that networks (and networking skills) are things that don't just happen. We have to build them overtime.
Quintessential Careers - Networking Another great site with links to a wide range of articles on networking. As of this posting, most of the articles I scanned had useful information of one kind or another--particularly things you'll want to remind yourself of before leaving for networking events, so they're fresh in your mind. For returning Veteran's seeking employment, they even had links to resources for military personnel transitioning out of the service.
Networking for Introverts I really like this article because it was written by Meghan Wier, a fellow shy person, who like me, used to avoid social situations until she developed the skills to be more successful. If you're shy, please check this one out. It may take time, but if I did it and Meghan did it, the odds a pretty good that if you start slowly enough and stick with some of the things you can learn from links on this page, in time, you can do it too!
The Riley Report Maintained by Margaret Dikel, a librarian by training and an internet consultant and career counselor by profession, this site offers a wealth of job related links to resources on the internet. I've linked you to the Networking Advice page, but be sure to check out links to everything from resumés, cover letters and salary guides to job listings and search tips.
Tips for Shy People Who Want to Meet Clients at Networking Events A great article by Linda Golman reminding us of the kinds of things we need to do to become effective networkers. But for those of us who are shy, remember it takes time to become a good networker and being shy, it can be hard to even think about some of the things mentioned in the article, let alone to do them. Observe others at first and then try out some of the things this and other articles suggest.
Susan RoAnne Author and public speaker, it is probably safe to say Susan RoAnne has helped thousands of people improve their networking skills. This link takes you to the business networking page of her site, but look around some of the other pages as you may find some helpful information.
Presentations & Public Speaking . . .
Five Ways to Control Your Public-Speaking Anxiety A thoughtful piece written by Milton Wood, Ph.D. offering strategies for both thinking about and dealing with the fear of public speaking. The article is part the Public Speaking Anxiety/Phobia Group site which includes links to resources dealing with social anxiety, a message board addressing a variety of topics and a recommended readings section.
LJL Seminars A professional speaker, Lenny Laskowski shares tips on a wide variety of topics ranging from chow to use flip charts effectively to how to analyze your audience and how to make transitions in your speech. While much of the material is fairly basic, that's a good thing because it reminds of simple things we tend to forget---things that can make or break a presentation.
Public Speaking Pro If it takes a while for you to sort through the wealth of information on how to design your presentations, manage your fears, handle questions, and put together a Power Point presentation, that's as it should be. As George Torok (the site's author) says, "Public speaking is a skill not a talent," and last I heard, it takes time to learn skills. Consider reading through an article or two before you have to make a presentation, or even times when you expect to have a difficult conversation. Pick a skill or two, practice it over and over and over again, and then give it a shot. If you're really serious about become a better speaker, the tips on this site should keep you busy for years to come.
Speaking-Tips.com If you need to give a speech, this site has a number of articles on almost everything you'll want to consider when starting out; from writing your speech and and leraning how to tell stories to visual aides and voice control. It even provides tips for speaking at funerals after loosing a loved one. For obvious reasons, I've linked you to the page that deals with stage fright, but while you'e there, make sure to check out tips on how to prepare for and deliver your speech. After all, if you're so prepared that your speech goes well, you may be able to skills some of the fearful and anxious part or at least feel a whole lot better about what you're doing.
School for Champions This site will link to all sorts of resources about speaking. Don't be intimidated if some of the sites they link to look like they're directed at professional speakers. That just means the information they include is good and you may need to break it into bite size chunks that feel comfortable to you.
Toastmaster's International An incredible resource for anyone wanting to refine their skills and increase their comfort level speaking in front of others. Shy people may find the experience threatening at first, but for those of you who can stick it out, the pain is well worth the gain. You can find Toastmaster groups in all around the world, with several to choose from in most metropolitan cities in the United States. I encourage people to try more than one group before settling into to a "home" group. You may want to let people in the group know you're shy from the get go. Odds are you will be met with a chorus of "I am too!"
Career Search and Planning . . .
CIO.com This is a career tips page for CIO Magazine (for the uninitiated, CIO stands for Chief Information Officer) filled with links to great articles designed to help you navigate the job search process. While the site is geared toward upper level technical jobs, much of the content applies to job searches was a whole. What's more, you'll find tips on this site that aren't covered by most other sites; like how to figure out if managers are hiring, searching for jobs after 50, dealing with gaps in your work history, and how to use Twitter in a job search. IT or not, check it out. Be sure to scroll through the entire page to take advantage of the full range of resource links presented here.
Monster.com Probably the most popular career site on the internet, Monster.com is packed with practical information to help you with every stage of the job search process. From resume tips, salary information, networking strategies and job search capabilities, this site is a must see.
Occupational Outlook Handbook A great resource for people to wanting to know more about what it means to work in a particular field, the Occupational Outlook Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects for a broad range of occupations. It is presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Statistics and is revised every two years.
What Can I Do With A Major In . . .? Want to know what you can do with your degree? Check out this site hosted by the Montana State University. It lists job titles associated with different fields of study, skills associated with those fields (something that can be helpful when thinking about your resume or job application) and links to a career planning, professional associations and job search resources associated with different degrees.
WannaLearn.com A great resource in general, I've linked you to the "Business & Careers: Finding a Job" page of WannaLearn.com.
Resume Writing & Cover Letters. . .
A note about resumes - As shy people, we often undersell ourselves---leaving out valuable information about our skills, talents and abilities, thinking they are either unimportant or inadequate. As you read through the tips on the resume sites listed below, keep in mind that prospective employers are not mind readers and that if you don't tell them about your strengths, other people will tell them about theirs and you are the one who is likely to lose out.
Career Development Center Like so many schools, Indiana University at Bloomington provides a broad range of information on how to successfully navigate today's job market. It is absolutely worth your while to look around the site for information on a broad range of topics designed to help you succeed with your job search, but for now, I've linked you to the resume writing section of their Resource Library (please scroll down to see links on this page). It contains links to information on everything from tips to help you write the resume itself to ways to tailor your resume to different kinds of applications (e.g., cirruculum vitae and Monster.com
DailyWritingTips.com This site is filled with a wealth of information about business writing skills. I've linked you to their resume tips page. Scroll down to get to the tips section. For those of you who are interested, the site offers to help you create a free resume. Because I can't vouch for the sites policies, I can't encourage or discourage you from giving it a try. If you do, please let me know how it goes. In any case, the tips of this site appear to be a great place to bone up on your resume and business writings skills.
Recruiters' Top 10 Resume Pet Peeves Want to know what not to do when you're writing your resume. Check out these ten tips.
Montana State - Career Counseling Like most colleges, Montana State provides career counseling for its students and, fortunately for us, shared a wealth of information about the job search process online. I'd originally linked you to a resume writing tips page, but as things go on the internet, the link is now nowhere to be found (by me at least); but in the process of updating the way too many broken links on this site (my apologies), I found new links that more than made up for the loss. For starters, I've linked you to Montana State's career handout page filled with tips and ideas about almost every aspect of the job search process. But for those those of you who struggle to get the attention of potential employers, who need help figuring our out how beat the competition, or feel you need a competitive edge to help offset our shyness, it's worth taking the time to poke around the site for even more information like tips on writing cover letters, how to build an e-portfolio", and much more.
Interview & Job Negotiation Skills . . .
Career City A great site with tips to walk you through the interview process from getting your references together and preparing your resume to how to dress, manage your interviews and negotiate benefits.
Mental Health Sanctuary Another good site describing responsible ways to be assertive without being aggressive.
Department of Veteran Affairs I don't know about you, but I found this an unlikely place to find information about assertiveness. However, the DESC model they present makes a lot of sense---D=describe, E=Express, S=Specify, C=Consequences. Check it out.
Santa Ana College & Santiago Canyon College I like the Assertiveness page of this site serving "Students at Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College," because it provides sound practical advice in a condensed format, along with an added bonus "Career Planning Life Home Page" that provides useful information for people thinking through their next career move, as well.
Cold Calls . . .
5 Cold Calling Tips for Overcoming Shyness\ with your spouse, if you, like many shy people, don't have a spouse, practice with your personal voice mail. Obviously, you can't carry on a conversation with yourself on your voice mail, but there's something about having to think clearly when someone picks up the line that throws many of us off--something you can practice with your own voice mail.
Craig Harrison This is another short, practical tips page. This one is presented by Craig Harrison, who is a motivational speaker.
Inc Magazine In Magazine is an online business magazine packed with information from how to start a home business to finance and human resources. I've linked you to series of articles on cold calls. Be sure to search the site for more articles on "cold calls" and other topics that may be of interest to you.
Washington Business Journal In his article "Heat up cold calls with these fixes for phone faux pas," Jeffrey Gitomer walks us through some of the cold hard facts about cold calls.
Sales & Marketing . . .
BizMove.com The article I've pointed you to "Selling Tips" is one of many business tips articles available on this site (for additional sales and marketing articles click here). As a "recovering" shy person, my initial reaction to some of the material in this article was to cringe. Largely, because it reminded me of manipulative sales people I've disliked in the past. At the same time, I recognize that many of these sales people appear, at least on the surface, to have been very successful. At the very least, this article provides food for thought about where and how to manage your sales initiatives and opens your eyes to possible sales strategies that may be in use by your competitors. The appropriateness of these techniques will clearly depend on a combination of your personality and your business model.
EGOPOWER This site provides a wealth of tips well known to effective sales people. Many of you will find some of these tips offensive and down right manipulative, but if nothing else, it's important to know what the competition is doing. From presentation and motivation techniques to telephone and persuasion tips, we can all learn from the site. The key is to recognize those strategies that are consistent with who you are and what you believe in and forget the rest.
iVillage Nice article with tips for marketing for shy people.
Meetings & Conferences . . .
Make the Most of Networking Technically this article is on networking, but the tips provided are particularly helpful for conferences and business meetings. Don't despair if the tips seem a little outside your current comfort zone. The advise is good and provides something to shoot for later.
Surviving a Business Conference While this article offers tips for shy conference goers, by far the most important message it delivers is that you're not alone if you feel shy and uncomfortable at conferences. Odds are a significant percentage of the attendees feel just like you do.
Business Planning Resources . . .
Entrepreneur.com Need help figuring out your business plan?& Are you lost when it comes to thinking about payroll taxes? Could you use a business mentor, but don't have much money or know where to find one? This page includes links to organizations like Score and the Small Business Association (SBA), which generally provide a wealth of information and guidance for little or no cost. I also found some useful ideas browsing around the site--however, many of them involve buying a product of some sort.
Managing Shy Employees . . .
Note . . . When it comes to us shy people, there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all management strategies as there are so many sizes, shapes, flavors or shyness and social anxiety. On the other hand, a little knowledge can go a long way toward bringing out the best out in us--and if you've glanced at the Shy Celebrities page of this site, you know there's a lot of good to bring out us. The shyer we are, the harder it is to coax us out of our shells and help us feel safe. Don't be surprised if you have an employee who's perfecting comfortable selling up a storm, but is scared to death to go to the company party, or someone who is a bully on the outside to cover up his/her fear on the inside, or a strong producer who shivers at the mere sound of your voice, even when you're saying something good. The key is to "listen" for signs of discomfort in your employees (shy and not shy alike), build as many management tools as you can to bring out the best in your employees, and match them to their needs as best you can. The resources listed below are admittedly very limited, but if you're serious about bringing out the best in your shy or socially anxious employees check out the site as a whole for insight into things you can do to make things better for your employees. And, for non-shy managers who are reading this page . . . thank you for caring enough to try to make a difference. We are so-o-o-o- worth it!
Best Way to Deal With A Shy Emoloyee This article emphasizes the importance of attending to the softer side of working with shy employees along with recognition of a problem often faced by shy employees, the tendency for management to overlook them when considering promotions.
6 Ways to Get Shy People to Open Up Like most recommendations for dealing with shyness, one size rarely fits all. It should come as no surprise then, that the six tips presented in this article are unlikely to be welcomed equally by your shy employees. In fact, some of the ideas presented here may very well scare, if not terrify, some of your shyer or more socially anxious employees. Nonetheless, the emphasis these strategies place on holding shy employees accountable for makng a contribution to your bottom line is refreshing and likely to pay off for enterprising managers willing to invest the time and energy needed to mentor these untapped resources.
Silent Partners Another wonderful article from Entrepreneur.com. In a few short paragraphs it cautions employers to distinguish between employees who lack the motivation to actively participate in the workplace and the untapped resource of eager, but shy, employees who need your encouragement to to blossom
How to Get Shy Employees to Open Up Simple ways to approach shy or socially anxious employees to bring out the best in us.
Miscellaneous . . .
Rhonda Abrams A syndicated columnist, author, and public speaker, Rhonda Abrams provides tips for marketing, managing and promoting your business. I've linked you to a series of articles she's written on everything from getting publicity for your company to time management and taxes. Many of the articles are pretty general, but if you have the patience to sort through them, you are bound to find a useful tip or two.
Disclaimer . . .
This site is provided as is without any express or implied warranties. While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in on this site, the author assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. This site is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling.
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Uber suspends low-cost service in France amid tensions with traditional taxi drivers
Uber has suspended its low-cost ride-hailing service in France in a bid to defuse an escalating legal dispute and violent tensions with traditional French taxi drivers.
An Uber spokesman said the low-cost service, called UberPop in France, is being suspended.
UberPop links users to drivers without professional taxi or chauffeur licences. French authorities had ordered it shut down but Uber refused, pending a legal decision at a top French court.
Uber France chief Thibaud Simphaud said in an interview in Le Monde that Uber changed its mind "in a spirit of bringing peace" with authorities.
Mr Simphaud and another European manager for San Francisco-based Uber were detained this week and ordered to stand trial to face charges including "deceptive commercial practices" and complicity in illegal activities.
Read more: Uber dealt blow as California rules drivers are employees, not contractors
The dispute reflects the broader struggle of governments to keep up with fast-moving technology - and how to tax operations like Uber and protect workers and consumers.
Companies like Uber argue that governments are unfairly protecting entrenched industries instead of adapting to the times.
Uber Technologies has run into legal problems elsewhere in Europe, as well as in China and India.
Uber's regular app-based service, which connects registered drivers with passengers, continues to function in France. Uber claims to have 400,000 customers a month in France.
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I purchased this car 5 weeks ago from a dealer with 3 months warranty with verbal confirmation that the car was mechanically sound - after a little over two weeks (only about 20 miles) the engine started stuttering if I had to accelerate quickly and oil was leaking from the rocker gasket - the dealer repaired the car (took about 3 days to pick it up then returned it about a week later with a promise of no further problems. Two days later I took it for a 3 miles journey to drop my daughter off and it totally overheated so the dealer picked it up stating it was a temperature control switch duly repaired it and returned the car the next day saying he'd checked it over thoroughly and I would not have any further problems. Sunday the oil light came on and stayed on after a short journey to our local shops. Checked the oil levels which appeared fine but the engine was still slightly warm. Yesterday evening the car started fine then the oil light came on flickering slightly as I drove up the road and remained one for about half a mile then flickered and went off. Any idea what could be causing this as I've really had enough of this car now and avoid driving it - please help!
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But the latest adventure of James Bond, her Majesty's most famous spy, is to be written by an American, it has been disclosed.
Jeffery Deaver, 60, a millionaire thriller writer, has been selected by Ian Fleming Publications Ltd to breath fresh life into the super-spy .
His novel, which has been mysteriously but temporarily dubbed Project X, will be published a year from today, marking Bond creator Fleming's birthday.
Deaver, who has been hailed as "the master of ticking-bomb suspense", has written 26 novels and sold more than 20 million books worldwide.
He was picked after revealing at an awards ceremony his great admiration for Fleming, a fan of whom he has been since a child and from whom he claims to have learnt much of his literary technique.
"I can't describe the thrill I felt when first approached by Ian Fleming's estate to ask if I'd be interested in writing the next book in the James Bond series," he said.
"The Bond books were important parts of my life ... They appealed to me as wonderful stories but they also stood as singular examples of a thriller writer's craft.
"I learned, through osmosis as well as design, much technique from Mr Fleming's work: compactness, attention to detail, heroic though flawed characters, fast-pacing, concrete imagery and straightforward prose."
Bond first leapt into life in Fleming's Casino Royale, penned in 1952.
The spy, known for his masterful way of tackling baddies and wooing women, has become one of the world's best-known literary characters and a hugely successful film franchise.
More than 100 million Bond books have been sold around the world.
Born near Chicago, Deaver is best known for his Kathryn Dance and Lincoln Rhyme books, notably The Bone Collector, which was turned into a film starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie.
He now lives in North Carolina and has written short story collections and stand-alone novels including Garden Of Beasts and The Bodies Left Behind.
Before turning his hand to writing books full-time, Deaver was a journalist, like Fleming, and also a lawyer.
He follows in the footsteps of Sebastian Faulks, who was picked to write a Bond novel marking the centenary of Fleming's birth.
Deaver won the Crime Writers' Association's Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award for his book Garden Of Beasts in 2004 – and spoke of his lifelong admiration of Fleming's writing in his acceptance speech.
Corinne Turner, managing director of Ian Fleming Publications, was in the audience.
She said: "I'd always enjoyed Jeffery Deaver's thrillers, but I particularly liked Garden Of Beasts.
"It demonstrated that he was not only a master of the contemporary American thriller but could also write compelling novels of period suspense within a European setting.
"I didn't know anything about the author himself and expected a fairly low-key response from him when he received our award.
"I was surprised and delighted when he spoke very fondly of Ian and about the influence that the Bond books had had on his own writing career.
"It was at that point that I first thought that James Bond could have an interesting adventure in Jeffery Deaver's hands."


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Special Olympics Washington holds powerlifting tournament
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Athletes from five different local teams gathered Saturday for Special Olympic Washington's Powerlifting Invitational tournament at the Washington Athletic Club.
Competitors from BKAT Adrenalin, Federal Way Thunder Lifters, Tumwater Valley Power Dragons, Sky Valley Ladies and Gentleman and EST Powerlifting participated in bench press, squat and deadlift competitions during the day-long event.
Check out the gallery about for scenes from the event.
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'Glee' co-stars react to news of Monteith's death
Cory Monteith, the handsome young actor who shot to fame in the hit TV series "Glee" but was beset by addiction struggles so fierce that he once said he was lucky to be alive, was found dead in a hotel room, police said. He was 31. Monteith, who played star quarterback-turned-singer Finn Hudson on the Fox TV series, was found dead in his hotel room.
Changes planned at Lake Arlington path following death
The Arlington Heights Park District announced this weekend that it will make a few interim changes at Lake Arlington in light of the recent death of a pedestrian who was struck by a bicyclist last month. As part of the interim action plan for Lake Arlington, the park district will restrict bicycle and other wheeled use to the outside lane of the path and require people to only travel one-way...
Rallies large and small follow Zimmerman verdict
Thousands of demonstrators from across the country — chanting, praying and even fighting tears — protested a jury's decision to clear neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager while the Justice Department considered whether to file criminal civil rights charges.
Suburban homes wanted for TV, film projects
Want your home to be featured in movies, on TV, or in ads? Suburban homes are in demand right now, and while it can be a lucrative and brag-worthy opportunity for homeowners, there are some downsides, too. How do you get your home chosen? We have some tips, but in the end, "it's a lot of luck," said Timothy Tiedje who's worked on dozens of movies.
Images: The Week in Pictures
This edition of The Week in Pictures features young fishermen with a plan, kids learning about sharks, and a friendly turtle at a pet blessing ceremony.
Malian troops open Frances Bastille Day parade
Troops from 13 African countries who backed France in a war against al-Qaida-linked extremists in Mali marched with the French military during the Bastille Day parade in Paris on Sunday to honor their role in the conflict.
No horses, but McHenry Sheriff nets triple crown award
The McHenry County Sheriffs Department recently earned a Triple Crown," but it has nothing to do with horse racing. The National Sheriff's Association term is a distinction held by less than 1 percent of sheriff's offices across the country.
School principal from Itasca faces DUI charge
An Itasca man who is a principal of a South suburban school was arrested over the weekend for his third DUI, officials said.
For 2014 elections, abortion returns to forefront
With no immediate hope of overturning the U.S. Supreme Courts decision legalizing abortion, Republicans around the country are increasingly pushing legislation to restrict the procedure, and Democrats say theyll make the GOP pay in coming elections.
Party leaders spar over Senate rule changes
Proposed changes to Senate rules would either ease the way for President Barack Obama to assemble his second-term team or permanently threaten the bodys deliberative style, the chambers top Democratic and Republican lawmaker said Sunday. Democratic Leader Harry Reid and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell once again strongly disagreed during separate television segments of a morning news program.
Zimmerman fate following acquittal uncertain
Following his acquittal on all charges in the fatal shooting death of Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman will spend no time behind bars. But that is about the only certain thing that can be said about the former neighborhood watch volunteers immediate future.
Wauconda Rodeo celebrates 50 years, says goodbye to 2 longtime volunteers
Wauconda Rodeos golden anniversary was capped Sunday by the retirement of two longtime volunteers. Co-chairs Rosann Hansen and Jim Schwantz are stepping away from leading the annual event at the Golden Oaks Equestrian Center grounds after making sure the roughly 100 daily volunteers under them and other aspects of the rodeo are running smoothly.
Civil War scenes re-enacted in Lake County
For the 22nd year, the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda resounded with the rattle of rifle shots and the concussion of cannon fire during the annual two-day Civil War commemoration.
Egypts army chief defends ousting president
Facing unrelenting pressure from Muslim Brotherhood protesters, Egypts military chief sought to justify his decision to remove Mohmmed Morsi from office, saying Sunday in a televised speech that the Islamist leader had violated his popular mandate and antagonized state institutions.
Islamic militants leave Pakistan to fight in Syria
An increasing number of militants have left Pakistan for Syria in recent months. The fighters have contributed to a growing presence of Islamic extremists there and complicated U.S. efforts to help Syria's rebels.
Images: The Wauconda Rodeo
Action at the 50th Annual IPRA Championship Wauconda Rodeo at the Golden Oaks Rdeo Grounds on Sunday.The event sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce featured bull riding, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and barrel racing.
Images: Sundays Suburban Festivals
Images from festivals in the suburbs on Sunday, July 14.The events included Lake County Civil War Days, Glendale Heights Fest, Windmill City Fest, West Chicago Railroad Days and St. Sophia Greek Fest.
Fake Stevenson letter offering extra credit for cash was part of history course
Stevenson High School officials say they have figured out the source and reason for a letter that surfaced on social media last week claiming students could make cash donations for extra credit and other favors. As it turns out, the phony letter was crafted by a summer school world history teacher for instructional purposes.
Hanover Township hosts recycling event
Hanover Township will host a recycling extravaganza from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. Drop off electronics, prescription drugs, batteries, cellphones and more at the township campus.
Links Technology Cup golf outing Aug. 14
The annual Links Technology Cup golf outing benefiting the Schaumburg Park Foundation will be held Aug. 14 at the Schaumburg Golf Club.
Island Lake group collecting coupons for troops families
An Island Lake community group called Marions Angels is collecting coupons for the families of active-duty military personnel. The coupons can even have expired up to six months ago.
Glendale Heights man slain in Maywood
A Glendale Heights man was fatally shot in Maywood over the weekend, authorities said Sunday. Marquise Coleman, 33, of the 400 block of Sidney Avenue, died from multiple gunshot wounds, a spokeswoman for the Cook County medical examiner said. His death was ruled a homicide.
Gail Borden Library District hosts edible book contest
All bakers, amateur and professional, are invited to make a creation for Gail Borden Public Librarys annual Edible Book Festival. Registration is open until Aug. 5. Participants will create an edible book that will be on display Aug. 17-18. The creation can be in the shape of a book, or based on a favorite tale or be a pun on a famous title. Prizes will be awarded for the children/teen,...
Jury instructions at center of Zimmerman verdict
Despite a clamoring by some for a conviction against George Zimmerman, jurors acquitted the former neighborhood watch leader of all charges, leaving many Americans to wonder how the justice system allowed him to walk away from the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin.
Gurnee firefighters rescue man from burning home
Firefighters are crediting thermal imaging cameras with saving the life of a young man during a residential fire early Sunday morning in Gurnee.
Villa Park teen rides to raise money for her rare disorder
Literally racing for a cure, Nicole Kramer of Villa Park will be using her custom bicycle to raise funds to fight the progressive disease attacking her body. Kramer was 14 when she began having troubles with her back, coordination, balance and breathing. As doctors conducted tests, one mentioned to the girl's mother a worst-case scenario of a rare, unlikely and cruel disease called Friedreich's...
Plaque marks where Sandy message in a bottle found
A seaside Long Island village on Saturday honored the memory of a girl whose message in a bottle was found after Superstorm Sandy, discovered by cleanup workers a dozen years after she tossed it into the ocean.
Is it time to start over with new Metra board?
Does the growing scandal over ex Metra CEO Alex Clifford's lavish separation deal mean the entire board should resign? A key Republican lawmaker is calling for that. With the shadow of Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan hovering over the agency, other lawmakers weigh in.
Flight attendants sprang into action after crash
In the July 6 crash three members of the crew were ejected from the planes sheared off tail section while still strapped in their seats. Those who were able, meanwhile, oversaw the emergency evacuation of nearly 300 passengers using knives to slash seatbelts, slinging axes to free two colleagues trapped by malfunctioning slides, fighting flames and bringing out frightened children.
Powerful typhoon forces evacuations in China
A powerful typhoon has surged into southeast China, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people from a coastal province after passing across northern Taiwan, killing at least two people.
A new day for once-feuding Glen Ellyn and COD?
Glen Ellyn Village President Alex Demos is confident that détente has been achieved in the relationship between the village and College of DuPage — which engaged in a protracted and expensive legal dispute over jurisdictional matters for more than two years. "We're going to work together in every capacity," he said. "It's a beginning of a new...
Is Janet Napolitano leaving the worst job in Washington?
Wanted: A public servant who will pledge to keep America safe in a world that is fundamentally, relentlessly, hide-under-your-bed dangerous. Must have cool temperament, intestinal fortitude. Will receive much criticism, scant praise. Any takers? Janet Napolitano will step down in September from her post as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
How manager stole $30 million through government contracts
With his baggy blue jumpsuit pant legs stuck in white socks and white canvas slip-ons, Kerry Khan looked more like a broken man — certainly a caught one. Now he'll be a number, a Bureau of Prisons inmate looking at almost 20 years for his scheme to cheat taxpayers out of $30 million through bribery and kickbacks connected to bogus and grossly inflated U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracts.
Dallas sheds shadow of JFK's assassination 50 years later
As the nation and world mark this year's 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, special attention once again falls on the Texas metropolis. It was a legacy that took time for the young city to come to terms with — a conundrum symbolized by its debate over the fate of the Texas School Book Depository, where Lee Harvey Oswald fired on the presidential motorcade from a...
An up-and-down first half is in the rearview mirror
It was an interesting Cubs' first half to say the least. The highlight for me, without a doubt, was Travis Wood's ascendance. I've always liked how he competes, but this year he has added a laser-like side-to-side command of all of his pitches and it has made him an elite guy, at least for half a season.
Former Sox pitcher Thornton did not deserve the venom hurled his way
Anyone with a crumb of knowledge will admit that Matt Thornton enjoyed some excellent seasons on the South Side and, at times, was absolutely dominant. He was particularly outstanding from 2008-10, and though his performance declined the last few seasons, he was still, at minimum, a serviceable reliever. But even the word "serviceable" undermines what he did while he was here.
All-star Wood bound for Big Apple
Travis Wood is indeed going to the All-Star Game. Wood started Sunday nights 10-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field and worked 5 innings in getting a no-decision. Because the All-Star Game is Tuesday, it was up to Wood whether he wanted to pitch. He said yes, and after the game, was on his way to New York.
Baker takes next step in comeback
Right-handed pitcher Scott Baker began his minor-league rehab stint Sunday, pitching for the Kane County Cougars at West Michigan. Baker is on the mend from Tommy John surgery. Even though he gave up 4 runs in the first inning, the Cubs are happy he is back throwing in games.
Molinas late homer crushes Cubs
Yadier Molina hit a three-run homer in St. Louis four-run ninth inning, and the Cardinals beat the Cubs 10-6 on Sunday night at Wrigley Field in the majors final game before the All-Star break. Allen Craig lined a tiebreaking RBI single into left field before Molina drove an 0-2 pitch from Kevin Gregg (2-2) over the wall in left for his seventh homer. Craig and Molina tuned up for Tuesdays game in New York with four hits apiece, helping St. Louis to a season-high 21 hits overall.
Fairy-tale finish for 19-year-old Spieth
Its not unusual for golfers to get their first PGA Tour victory at the John Deere Classic. Jordan Spieth became the 19th player in the tourneys 43-year history to do it on Sunday.Spieths win, though, was different from all the others a lot different.
Red Stars rally to earn tie
The Red Stars scored a pair of goals over the final minutes to rally from a 3-1 deficit and tie FC Kansas City 3-3 Sunday afternoon in Lisle.
Boomers head into break with loss
Host Schaumburg collected 7 hits, the 15th time in the last 18 games the Boomers have had at least that many, but they still dropped a 5-3 decision to the Traverse City Beach Bums in the finale of a three-game series Sunday at Boomers Stadium.
Sox force extras, lose in 10th
John Mayberry Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Sunday. Chase Utley led off the 10th with a double and David Purcey (0-1) walked Jimmy Rollins. The runners advanced on Domonic Brown's groundout and Darin Ruf was intentionally walked to load the bases. Ramon Troncoso relieved and struck out Young. But Mayberry lined Troncoso's first pitch up the middle for the winning run.
Baker roughed up in rehap start with Cougars
The Kane County Cougars could not overcome a 4-run first inning by the West Michigan Whitecaps and went on to lose 5-2 on Sunday at Fifth Third Ballpark. Right-hander Scott Baker (0-1) started for the Cougars (4-18, 34-54), making his first rehab appearance having been sidelined by Tommy John surgery since April 2012.
Ramirez helps White Sox split vs. Phillies
With a catcher playing second base to finish a long day of baseball, the White Sox at least got one win to show for it. Alexei Ramirez hit a tiebreaking double in the 11th inning to lift Chicago over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader Saturday. Michael Young hit an RBI single with two outs in the 13th inning to give Philadelphia a 2-1 win in the nightcap.
Giants Lincecum throws 1st no-hitter, beating SD 9-0
Tim Lincecum has thrown his first career no-hitter and the second in the majors in 11 days, a gem saved by a spectacular diving catch by right fielder Hunter Pence in the San Francisco Giants 9-0 win against the last-place San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Blackhawks' master plan looks very different this time
For the last three years, the Blackhawks' Stan Bowman has been working to ensure not just another shot at a Stanley Cup, but also a chance to get back to the final four every year, something a team can't possibly do if it has to subtract 10 players in the summer.
6 stocks that stand out in a sizzling stock market
A handful of companies stand out for investors. Six stocks Amazon, Starbucks, UnitedHealth, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover Financial notched their own records this week, helped by the growing confidence of American consumers.
Max and Dave, Washingtons newest power couple
Welcome to the Max and Dave Show, a campaign-style swing around the country featuring two of the most powerful members of Congress rallying support for their effort to overhaul the nations tax laws and, just maybe, change the way Washington works.
Online course will let students give money away
A free online course that starts Monday will offer students the chance to learn about giving from Warren Buffett and help decide how to spend more than $100,000 of his sisters money.
Career Coach: Focus on getting what you want
Focusing our thinking on what we want is a prerequisite to mobilizing our efforts to achievement-oriented activities. Eliminating or avoiding an undesirable condition — a job problem, negative interpersonal dynamics, or avoiding an error — does not ensure that we will attain what we desire.
Work Advice: Ask me no favors, I'll tell you no lies
Karla L. Miller writes an advice column on navigating the modern workplace. Each week she will answer one or two questions from readers.
Small business owners neglect retirement savings
For many small business owners, the golden years arent looking so shiny. Many have devoted so much time and money to their businesses that they have failed to plan for retirement. Catch-up plans for these owners usually consist of aggressively putting money aside, or taking another big risk: Planning to sell their companies one day to fund their retirement.
Late to the Chinese market, Ford aims to catch up
Every year, tens of millions of Chinese are reaching the income threshold they need to buy a car. Ford wants to double its Chinese market share by 2015, so the company is launching six new vehicles in China this year. They used to be laggard, cautious. But now theyre all in, says Michael Dunne, president of the automotive consulting group Dunne and Co. in Hong Kong. They are saying, `We have confidence in the China market. We have confidence in our products. We can win here.
New car too pricey? Used car prices are dropping
Used car prices have been falling since 2011, and theyre expected to decline gradually for the remainder of this year. Thats good news for those joining or re-entering the workforce, or anyone else who might find a payment on a new car too steep. There is some volatility. The price of a 3-year-old car fell 4 percent between April and June, estimates Alex Gutierrez of car-pricing company Kelley Blue Book.
Small-cap funds have packed the biggest punch
The biggest returns this year have come from the smallest stocks. Indexes that track small stocks are at record highs. Small- and mid-cap stocks have dominated their larger peers over much of the current bull market, which began in 2009.
E. Dundee to vote on auto auction business Monday
When East Dundee trustees decide Monday whether to let a wrecked auto auctioneer do business in town, Barrington Hills residents will protest one more time. "Unless they can guarantee that Barrington Hills, East Dundee and Barrington Area Council of Governments residents' water supply will not be contaminated, the project should not go forward," said Marvin Husby.
Farm bill doesnt end food stamps
One after another, angry Democrats took to the House floor to say Republicans would increase hunger in America by stripping food stamps from the farm bill. In reality, though, the bill passed by the House on Thursday didnt deal with food stamps at all. And the lack of congressional action on food stamps could keep the $80 billion-a-year program untouched by any cuts.
Is it time to buy Japanese stock mutual funds?
The Japanese market began its rally in November with the dissolution of Japans parliament, which paved the way for the election of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. But it was Abes package of policies to grow Japans moribund economy that really sent stocks soaring. The quick turnaround has led many to ask if this market correction is a buying opportunity, or merely a head fake as the Japanese market returns to the doldrums its been sitting in for the past two decades.
A financial checklist for same-sex couples
Legally married same-sex couples are now entitled to the same federal benefits as their straight counterparts. But the decision still leaves a lot of unanswered questions. What do couples who move to states that dont recognize gay marriage do? It could take a few months before there are clear answers, says Lisa Siegel, a senior wealth planner at Wells Fargo Private Bank. But gay married couples can take action now by checking in with an adviser to set out a plan.
Life & Entertainment
Despicable Me 2 holds top spot
Universals minions ran away with the box office for the second week in a row. With $44.8 million in domestic ticket sales Friday through Sunday, the animated sequel Despicable Me 2 outdid the debuts of the Adam Sandler comedy Grown Ups 2 and director Guillermo del Toros monsters-versus-robots action flick Pacific Rim.
Halle Berry ties knot in France
Halle Berry married her fiancé, French actor Olivier Martinez, in a weekend ceremony in a village church where princes are buried in Frances Burgundy region. Berry, who has a 5-year-old daughter, is expecting her first child with Martinez.
Saddlebrook Farms offers custom homes in retirement community
Many people who want to live an active life during retirement do not have a limitless supply of funds. In fact, more retired adults probably fall into this category than into the group that can invest in a large home in a southern climate.
Home repair: Try spray-on options to remove unwelcome roof guests
Q. I have various forms of mold and algae growing on a shingled roof facing east over my kitchen and mudroom. I have not had any luck finding a contractor or roofer to come take a look. I am wondering if there is a spray that will kill the molds and algae and not stain the roof or painted shingles.
County fairs more than just tractor pulls and livestock
County fairs are just part of summertime traditions. From tractor pulls to bull riding to livestock competitions, county fairs give city folks a real taste of country. Some fairs are even going a little upscale with local wineries and microbreweries as part of their attractions. At the Lake County Fair, the Chicago Flower & Garden Show is returning with a special exhibit that will appeal to gardeners and flower lovers alike. So mark your calendars, and get ready to go to the fair.
Zooey Deschanel switches from acting to singing
During a summer tour with her musical duo She & Him, Zooey Deschanel has performed songs about tortured love and broken hearts. Since she wrote the songs with her partner, M. Ward, and she's recently gone through a divorce herself, she's obviously using her musical career to purge some emotions, right? Wrong, says Deschanel. "That is not what I do," said Deschanel.
Elgin-based Love Shots gels creatively on second album
Critics of The Love Shots' first album have described the band's sound as "1950s doo-wop meets punk rock." Lead singer Daniel Craig of Elgin says the label is "fairly accurate" and lists the legendary punk band, The Ramones, as his favorite band. The Love Shots will celebrate their new "Summerlakes" release with a show in Elgin on Friday, July 19.
Creating strong relationships out of sticky situations
Q. I have always been the smart one. The sister was an average student, and I have always excelled in all areas of academia. This sounds conceited, I know, and Im not writing off my sibling. She has many talents I simply dont possess, like the ability to make people feel comfortable.
'Newsroom' cast talks critics, season 2
Even the star of HBO's drama "The Newsroom" admits that season one had its growing pains. Creator Aaron Sorkin's show-about-a-news-show was last year's TV series most likely to be hated, or loved — or one that viewers actually loved to hate. "Season one, we're guessing," noted actor Jeff Daniels, who portrays cable-news anchorman Will McAvoy. "It's like a first draft. ... But coming into season two, it's like we own it."
Book notes: Libertyville native signs debut novel
Meet Libertyville Helene Wecker as she reads from and signs copies of her debut novel, "The Golem and the Jinni," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at the Libertyville Civic Center and at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville.
Money woes crimp Field Museum budget
Best known for impressive public displays such as Sue, the towering Tyrannosaurus rex that greets visitors in the lobby of its Lake Michigan campus, the Field Museums larger mission always has been behind-the-scenes research on its 25 million-piece and growing collection of birds, mammals, fish, plants, fossils and artifacts. Field scientists travel the globe to retrieve specimens that could produce medicines, document the effects of climate change or explain the secrets of genetics. But the 120-year-old museum, founded during the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition and named for department store magnate Marshall Field, now is setting the scientific world abuzz for another reason. Faced with almost $170 million in debt, the museum is cutting next years research budget 20 percent, including by shrinking its science staff and merging departments.
Reporters' Civil War capture, escape saga
Among the tens of thousands of books written about the American Civil War, there are dense histories of campaigns, profiles of leaders, compilations of battlefield photos or soldiers' letters home. Then, once in a while, you run across just a really good yarn. That's what Peter Carlson has written in his nonfiction account of two New York Tribune reporters' unique experience of the war.
Unusual pattern of spine injuries from jet crash
Many survivors of the recent plane crash in San Francisco have a surprising pattern of spine injuries that a doctor says shows how violently they were shaken despite wearing seat belts. So far, two people are unable to move their legs — doctors don't yet know if the damage is permanent — and several others have needed surgery to stabilize their spines so they can move, said Dr. Geoffrey Manley, neurosurgery chief at San Francisco General Hospital who is overseeing their care.
A pearl of wisdom about grandmother's beads
Q. I am hoping you can tell me how much my grandmother's pearls are worth. She said they were made from walrus ivory that my grandfather purchased sometime in the late 1920s or 1930s when he was working in Alaska. I would appreciate any help.
Impoverished Haiti seeks to reinvigorate struggling tourism
The only leisure tourist among the U.N. peacekeepers, aid workers, embassy personnel and missionaries on this beach north of the Haitian capital must have been Anne Fournier. She didn't live or work in Haiti or pretend to help. Fournier was here for fun, traveling to Haiti for the first time with her Port-au-Prince-born husband of almost two years. "You can tell that the tourism isn't very developed yet, and that's the big charm of it," Fournier, 26, of Montreal, Canada, as she sipped juice from a cut-open coconut. "Everything is an adventure here."
On the road: A celebration of Italy in Milwaukee
When in Milwaukee, do as the Italians do and celebrate La Famiglia at the annual Festa Italiana. Test your bocce ball skills, try crooning on the Italian Idol stage, watch the Pinocchio parade and let the kids enjoy their own activities and entertainment. Closer to home, there's Chicago's 34th annual Chinatown Summer Fair. The neighborhood festival features a Lion Dance procession plus Asian cultural entertainment from music to dance. Have a taste of Chinatown's many restaurants along with browsing the gift shops, arts and crafts exhibits and children's area during the daylong family event.
Sunday picks: Ravinia hosts Willie & Family
Country fans won't want to miss Willie Nelson & Family with special guest Lukas Nelson & P.O.T.R. performing Sunday at Ravinia. See hundreds of rare vehicles and special displays at the 7th Annual Barrington Concours d'Elegance. Cheer on the brave riders at the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce 50th IPRA Championship Rodeo at Golden Oaks Rodeo Grounds today.
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Editorial: Outlaw assault weapons in the suburbs
A Daily Herald editorial calls on suburban municipalities to ban assault weapons since the state is not likely to do so.
A peace process on hold
Columnist Michael Gerson: Majorities of Israelis and Palestinians support a two-state solution. The broad parameters of a deal have been clear since the Clinton administration (though the details are devil-filled). The American secretary of state is energetically on the job. But little is likely to change.
Tax increases result of pension problem
A Mount Prospect letter to the editor: In 1988, people had jobs remember Searle Labs, Boggies? teachers taught, kids absorbed as much as they wanted, and college was completed without years of servitude due to student debt. Was 1988 the good old year? Do we need a seat at the negotiations table?
Keep education the great equalizer
A Rolling Meadows letter to the editor: Many Americans dont really believe in equal educational opportunity for all. It may be that they dont want the children of taxi drivers and house cleaners to compete with their children for admission to Harvard and Yale.
A suggestion to make lake path safer
An Arlington Heights letter to the editor: Walkers could all go in one direction on perhaps the inside of the path, and bikers and skaters go in the opposite direction on the outside of the path. This would allow bikes to pass on the outside grass if needed. New markings and signs, along with initial enforcement presence, should soon lead to this compromise working out, without much additional expense.
Love brings peace, no matter who loves
An Antioch letter to the editor: This is in response to Aadil Ahmad (July 7) and his/her view of a very dangerous trend. Human beings do not learn what true love is through marriage. Human beings do not possess natural powers. And your choice of words used correctly and at an appropriate time? What is that?
Lack of action will hurt Wauconda
A Wauconda letter to the editor: Waucondas newly elected Mayor, Frank Bart, ran in part on a pledge to be more transparent. He has failed to live up to that pledge.
Minimize the cost of a demotion, Metra
A St. Charles letter to the editor: Regarding the Metra boards generosity, it would seem to be a primary and critical concern to minimize the cost to force someone out of authority.
Ashamed to say we live in Illinois
Ashamed to say we live in IllinoisIn the June 22 business section is an article that should have been on the front page. The situation in this state is beyond belief and we are planning to leave as soon as we can. My husband has lived here 73 years and I have lived here 65. We are leaving family behind because we cannot afford or tolerate the situation any more.The stock market crash took half of our retirement investment and now the state is trying to gobble up what we have left in high gas prices, increased taxes and wasted spending in Springfield. Its a very sad state of affairs to live in the worst state in the nation. We are ashamed to say we live in Illinois.Marianne B. KingWest Chicago
Fourth noise was tough on many
Fourth noise was tough on many I wish to respond to Amy Gilbertsons July 6 letter respecting veterans and fireworks. I would like to add that in addition to veterans with PTSD, there are those of us living with autism spectrum disorders and animals who are terrified of the military grade fireworks. This was one of the worst Independence Days in a decade in terms of persistent use of military grade fireworks by neighbors. My aunts Great Pyrenees trembled and hid in the closet all day. His Thundershirt did not help. There are veterans with autistic children who are trying to be strong for their families as well as for themselves. None of us need the added burden of listening to a battlefield on what is supposed to be a day of sweet freedom.There are many other fireworks to be enjoyed, such as roman candles and bottle-rockets (any risk is up to the user). Freedom is defined as enjoying oneself within the confines of the law. If we can compromise and respect one another, this should not be complicated. Ms. Gilbertson pointed this out in her letter as well. I would also advise earplugs and earmuffs (earplugstore.com). Keep white noise on during peak times for noise such as dusk.Allison M. KramerCarpentersville
New policy puts Boy Scouts in peril
New policy puts Boy Scouts in peril As a male youth of 13 (many years ago) I was approached in a mens bathroom facility by an older youth soliciting sex. I was able to flee the scene, but I have not forgotten the encounter.Now that the Boy Scouts of America have made a policy decision to accept openly gay and active teens into the Scouts they should realize that they are putting many other scouts in peril.J.W. JenkinsMedinah
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The Western Central Railway (WCR), Indian Railways, on behalf of His Excellency President of India Last Date for Sale / Downloading / Receipt and Submission of the Application Forms by the Candidate is the 3rd of November 2015 (03.11.2015).
Selection Criteria:
There are 147 Vacancies for recruitment of the Eligible Candidates at 77 Railway Stations in Bhopal. The Appointment of the Candidates shall remain valid for a period of Three (03) Years.
Final Selection of the Candidates shall be made on the basis of the Educational Qualification, Marks in the Higher Qualifying Examination and in compliance with the Written Terms and Conditions stipulated in the Tender of the Western Central Railway.
Mode of Fee Payment:
Application Fee: Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) In the form of Demand Draft in favor of Senior Zonal Financial Controller, Western Central Railway.
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On Thursday, December 8, I'll start a series of webinars on core issues in digital preservation for Infopeople, a library services group in California that is supported by the California State Library and the California Preservation Program. Dec. 8 is the first installment in a four-part series. The presentation on December 8th gives a framework for critical thinking about digital preservation, rather than giving a list of interesting acronyms and specific technologies.
Future webinars in the series will provide a deeper introduction to file formats used in digital libraries and the core issues in reliably storing digital content for the long-term:
- Webinar #2: Tuesday, January 10: Text and Image Formats
- Webinar #3: Tuesday, February 7: Storing and Managing Digital Collections
- Webinar #4: Tuesday, March 20: Audio and Video Formats
Each webinar is only an hour, so we leave out more than we cover, of course. I've created an additional post with some follow up links to resources: http://jacobnadal.com/259
All of these webinars are intended to help you get started in building digital collections, not to raise barriers to building good digital collections. In subsequent sessions we'll look at specific types of digital collection to assess current standards and future risks, but we'll do that through the lens of doing the things worth doing right now while also being smart about limiting future preservation burdens.
For the first installment, we'll start with a trip back in time through the decipherment of Linear B, as a way to show that the issues at stake in digital libraries are not foreign to our profession. Instead, I suggest that they are substantially the same issues we're used to, presenting themselves in a new technology and media.
But the technology and media are new! From Linear B, we turn to some of the specific quirks of digital media, formats, and encodings, and wrap up with a little discussion of timelines – what matters today? what matters in the incipient fututre? what can I leave for some future generation of archivists?
I have presented versions of this material before, and the feedback has been positive, especially for librarians and archivists who need to have digital preservation in their planning, but don't have a degree in computer science. I hope you'll tune in. Registration and information about related events here: http://infopeople.org/training/digital-preservation-fundamentals


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Nice studies! Glad you do them again. Off course there's a way to fix it. You just have to find it yourself which is best for you.
Nice studies! Glad you do them again. Off course there's a way to fix it. You just have to find it yourself which is best for you.
I'm making mess here: Sketchbook .
also on dA and tumblr
Old sketchbook, in case anyone interested.
I really like that last traditional piece, and the studies are looking really good, too!
witcrack - thanks ill try harder
nurraymjo - thanks
Larriva Art - thanks, still i need tons of studies..
some updates:
EvonT- some color tests, girl for wacom dream contest
steam-punk character portrait, 2 speed portraits 1h each
chow 183 wips and finalz
updated an old-ish speedy. tried to add more depth
horsman - in this one tried to get more dark and artistic mood
she - and anime-look experiment
chow#184 wipz and final,
ant eater-ish creature concept for mount
Prava - female warrior in full plate armor holdind happy axe
Yeah! You work hard man, it's what I like to see Keep up with the awesome updates!
Nice work man. The little thumbnails in http://www.conceptart.org/forums/att...1&d=1261404830 are really cool; I should start doing that, when I just draw big right off I have trouble coming up with cool ideas. Thanks.
Bumping this sketchbook 'cause is cool.
Portfolio | Blog | Sketchbook
Merry Xmass CA people!
Happy Holidays!
AlexTooth Working hard is the key for me. I have lots of things to fix
drd Thank you!
I'm liking alot of your stuff, if i can say anything i feel you use a bit too many hard brushes, tone that down a lil bit oterwise you're great with characters! Very diverse and interesting
Happy and productive New Year CA people!
mariasun - Thanks!
Man you have some really interesting stuff!!!
Beautiful colors and costumes and all sorts. Love it, keep churning it out!
bagtaggar Thanks! Love ur faerie!
some updates
Hey, thanks for the post.
One of my resolutions this year is to practice harder and update more often. So hopefully next time you do so it won't go unanswered so long!
Your stuff is still awesome, and i'm still jealous! particularly like the kinda sepia version of the girl in the post above.
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Platonist Thanks, practice harder - that worked for me
some chow, and some team chow
working on tarot cards: empress and 10 of swords
4 speed portraits
1 speed environment
some progress on team chow tarot - empress
more team chow
my tarrot cards:
10 of swords
my bonus cards
Knight of cups
9 of pentacles
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The Hampton Inn Las Vegas/North Speedway offers clean and comfortable rooms with modern conveniences. Located in the North Las Vegas Business Park, the Hampton Hotel Las Vegas is just minutes from the heart-pounding sporting action at the Las Vegas Speedway, as well as Nellis Air Force Base. More importantly, it's also just a 20-minute drive to the Las Vegas Strip, the center of the Entertainment Capital of the World's non-stop party. From gaming at one of the world famous Strip casinos like the MGM Grand or the Bellagio to once-in-a-lifetime shows from Cirque du Soleil and the sound and light spectacular known as the Fremont Street Experience, it's all just a short drive away from the Hampton Inn Las Vegas/North Speedway.
The Hampton Hotel offers its guests many amenities to make their stay seamless. The 24-hour business center offers complimentary printing service, fax machine and photocopying, while meeting rooms and audio-visual equipment mean traveling for work is a snap when you stay at the Hampton Las Vegas. Travelers looking to relax under Las Vegas' famous palm trees will enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool. All guests at the Hampton Inn Las Vegas/North Speedway have access to the fitness facility, free breakfast with coffee and tea, and complimentary parking. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available for free in all public areas at the Hampton Hotel Las Vegas. A friendly staff at the Hampton Hotel Las Vegas can help guests with booking dinner reservations. Area restaurants include Outback Steakhouse and Mulligans Restaurant.
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In the Dominican countryside, it is widely rumored that you can get worms from the bite of the salta cocote (a.k.a. a crown giant anole belonging to the ricordii group). It's easy to see how this rumor might have gotten started when you look in the mouth of a salta cocote! The A. ricordii in the photo above had a large cluster of maggots in its mouth, as did other individuals from the same locality. These maggots have some narly teeth that they seemingly use to dig into the flesh on the back of the lizards throat. We're taking measures to identify these larvae now, but perhaps somebody can save us the trouble of doing this work ourselves – have these buggers been described?
12 thoughts on "Yuck! Maggots in the Mouth"
I think this is really interesting. I also observed maggot-mouth earlier this year, but in Anolis barahonae. It was only in a single individual, so I assumed it was anomalous at the time. This makes me wonder if this is yet another unique Anolis host/parasite relationship… keep us updated!
Well I can add some more observations of this for Anolis cybotes, although I rarely saw more than 1 maggot per specimen.
I forgot to add, that the cybotes maggots were larger than the ones you show on the picture. Also, they weren't rare at all at some sites (I have a pretty good idea of the inside of their mouths, as they usually hiss at me before they bite me).
Now I wonder whether mom fly was suicidal or just has a long oviposition structure…
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It is not an Anolis exclusive. I just discovered the same thing inside the mouth of Leiocephalus carinatus from Abaco (Bahamas).
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Has anyone found an ID on the maggots that they found?
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Calliphoridae
Subfamily: Chrysomyinae
Genus: Cochliomyia
Cochliomyia is a genus in the family Calliphoridae, known as blowflies, in the order Diptera. Cochliomyia are commonly referred to as the New World screwworm fly. There are four species in this genus: Cochliomyia macellaria, Cochliomyia hominivorax, Cochliomyia aldrichi, and Cochliomyia minima.[1][2] The two main species are Cochliomyia hominivorax and Cochliomyia macellaria.
Cochliomyia hominivorax are known as the primary screwworm because their larvae produce myiasis and feed on living tissue. This feeding causes deep, pocket-like lesions in the skin, which can be very damaging to the animal host. Cochliomyia macellaria are known as the secondary screwworm because their larvae produce myiasis, but feed only on necrotic tissue. This species is forensically important because it is often associated with dead bodies and carcasses. Both C. hominivorax and C. macellaria thrive in warm, tropical areas.


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the brief for this new retreat is modest. to provide temporary accommodation, with pared back zones for sleeping, cooking and bathing. by providing minimal enclosed space, ones experience and engagement with the surrounding landscape is sought at all times.
we investigate how to encourage maximum involvement of the inhabitants with the outdoor environment, while providing limited internal area. concepts of providing minimal built enclosure by designing spaces with a high level of flexibility and dual function are explored.
our studio commences design work for a new retreat at phillip island.
set on a 100 acres, the site is surrounded by bass strait, with access to its own secluded beach. with views of the coast to either side and rolling grazing land behind, the site is an example of stark contrasts.
expansiveness + containment
openness + intimacy
fluidity of the ocean + structure of the hills
ombre pigface ground cover and rusted fencing + charcoal of the rock and stone ruins
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Washington Jewish Music Festival presents:
Yemen BluesThursday, June 12, 7:30 pm $25; $20 Discounted
Yemen Blues mixes West African and Yemenite influences with contemporary grooves, from funk to mambo to the deep soul of old chants. Created by Yemenite Israeli vocalist Ravid Kahalani (of The Idan Raichel Project), this hip new arrival has taken the world music scene by storm with irresistible, rhythmic music that makes you want to dance. "Quite simply, it's one of the most exciting bands in world music right now."-Time Out Chicago
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Fractal Design Integra R2 750W PSU Review
- Details
- Written by Matthew Steere on March 06th 2013 at 11:05pm
Fractal Integra R2 - Installation
Due to the fact that the Integra R2 was designed to be a space-efficient power supply, where better to test it than in a small case? For this instance, the case chosen is Fractal Design's Node 605 HTPC case and as you can clearly see, there was plenty of space for the PSU and the tangle of unused cables. In a smaller standard configuration case space might become an issue, but anything larger should prove to have ample room. Either way, there are still relatively few competitors packing the power densities we see with the Integra R2 at its size while still offering 80 Plus Bronze certification. This makes it a perfect companion for high-performance and efficient HTPC and LAN box builds.
As for the cable lengths, the majority of the cables had more than enough length to work with. However, given the way I chose to rout the CPU ATX connector (around the outside edge of the motherboard), I got the impression that the cable may prove to be a bit on the short side if installing the Integra into a large case, such as a Cosmos II. Then again, such fears could be without merit with the availability of space to rout the cable behind the motherboard.
Noise Testing
Given our experience with Fractal Design's other products, when they say it's quiet, it really means you're likely to not notice it unless you're ear is against the case. By utilising a larger fan set to operate at lower speeds, the Integra R2 runs quieter and more efficiently while maintaining safe operating temperatures. Under full load, the power supply was always an afterthought against the backdrop of the graphics card and CPU fans revving up, yet the efficient fan design was pushing plenty of air out of the rear exhaust. Fractal Design has always put clean aesthetics and dull acoustics as the foundations for their designs, and we aren't remotely surprised to see that philosophy make its way fully into the Integra R2 power supply.
*NOTE: Since we are still in the process of acquiring proper power supply testing equipment (which is very expensive), we do not yet have the capability to do fully stability, power signal quality, and regulation testing. We don't use our PC to load the power supply and make voltage "stability" measurements, because it's highly variable, and would ultimately result in us drawing conclusions for something which just isn't right, no matter how carefully you try to set up your tests. So rather than doing an injustice to ourselves and our readers by pretending we can draw accurate-enough conclusions from this type of testing, we will stick to a tops-down and high level analysis of how it performs.


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I am not your teacher.
Life is your teacher.
(But there are some tools to
accelerate your results!)
It came time to write the content for my website and all I could think was blah… blah… blah… I was so tired of these websites that talked about how amazing someone was, and how things always seemed to go their way...
Stop believing all that crap.
I've coached A LOT of those people.
And behind the scenes, they're just like you and me.
They have a body that feels good some of the time, and acts up other times. They have relationships that include friction and deeply hurt feelings along with all the romantic pictures they post on Facebook. They have a lot more expenses than they want to admit. Just like you and me. I've worked with leaders of companies, who seem to have everything going their way- but I promise you, there are areas of their lives where they hurt and feel completely inadequate. Just like you and just like me.
But here is what inspires me about human beings
When we follow the natural laws of change, we can experience extraordinary results in our life! The challenge is that too many of us have fallen for the "get-rich-quick" mentality- and that is what keeps us stuck.
When we look for a quick fix in our health, we might get external, visible results that look good on social media, but our health really comes down to our day-to-day habits. And if those haven't changed, we will fall back into poor health. There is no other long-term solution.
When we approach relationships with the quick-fix mentality, it makes it challenging to have long-term relationships. We end up moving onto the next partner. . . until our true colors come out. Similarly, with our finances, long-term wealth is not an accident. It's not luck. It is the result of following the natural laws of money over and over.
Real leadership isn't about motivation or hype.
It's about an ongoing investment into the well-being and needs of our team. This isn't a weekend, or a strategy. It's a way of living. When you align your life with the natural laws of success and power, and pay the price to take the daily steps over, and over, and over- until this finally becomes who you are- then you will have success and power.
We first apply these principles in our private life. Then we move into our relationships, and then we can transform organizations.
So welcome to TonyLitster.com where we will teach you how to access your power so you can make more money, have incredible connections and live your purpose.
Check out the tools here on this website that will help you create real, lasting change in your relationships, health and finances.
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Are you considering efficient and effective accessories for handling your products? Regardless of whether heavy equipment and machine parts have to be moved in your plant every day, or whether you have to transport difficult products such as sacks, for example. With SMI handling systems, you can be certain to find an economic and proven solution for handling loads in your company.
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FAQ/Do i need planning permission?
From the 1st of October 2008, a submission for planning permission may be required for impermeable surfaces like tarmac, concrete, and block paving. The purpose of this new regulation is to prevent storm water drains, and eventually the rivers, from being unessecery overfilled during periods of heavy rainfall due to overdevelopment. These regulations apply to the area between the front of the house and the road if the area is over 5 square meters. We will try to satisfy the requirements of our customers and local council by using various drainage systems where the rainwater can be drained or harvested into surrounding areas, i.e. using Aeo drainage, professionally built soakaways, French drains or simply by creating falls allowing water to drain towards planters.
On particularly poor drainage properties, or where soakaways are to close to the property, we are permitted to use storm drains. Providing we make our best effort to drain driveway accumulated rainwater into the sub soils below, WE WILL NOT REQUIREPLANNING PERMISSION. Our trained site surveyor will look at all options in order that all requirements are met. On rare occasions there may be no option but to apply for planning permission, we will apply for permission on your behalf which costs £ 150.00 and takes about 6-8 weeks to complete.