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Jezebel is FINALLY available for your (hopefully) reading pleasure! This is my longest story to date falling in at 79,000 words. If you buy it and read it, leave me a comment below. No matter the opinion, I always like to hear from readers:)
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Amazon's Top 100 in Sports, African American and Multicultural
Genre: Multicultural,Historical Romance
New York, New York 1938—Celeste Newsome is a good time girl with plenty of personal demons. The beautiful dancer holds them at bay with late night benders, plenty of hooch and the company of the opposite sex.
Determined to never let anyone change her bad girl ways, and risk discovery of her Achilles heel, Celeste is turned inside out when Shane Brennan walks into her life. The handsome prizefighter slowly chips away at the hard-hearted Hannah's defenses and becomes the only man capable of taming her wild heart.
Warning: Although this is a sweet romance, the chemistry between a notorious dancer and a handsome prize fighter will make your toes curl. Expect plenty of drama and secrets before this couple can find their happily ever after.
"You got me, Daddy. Now what are you going to do?" she asked, proud her voice didn't quake like her insides.
"You're a real party girl aren't you?" He brushed his hands over her forearms and Celeste called on all her reserves and years of experience to keep from wrapping her legs around his waist. "You're all fun and games."
Not the least bit insulted, but the consummate flirt Celeste touched her finger against the tip of his nose. "There's nothing wrong with having a good time as long as no one gets hurt."
His green eyes darkened to a dark coffee color and his nostrils flared. Even though she wanted to run for cover, Celeste held her ground.
"Even at another's expense?" he asked.
Called on the carpet more than once in her life, Celeste studied her polished fingernails. "There wasn't any harm done."
"No harm done?" Fascinated, Celeste watched his Adam's apple bob with each syllable.
"Nope," Celeste replied cheerfully. His dark mood seemed to lighten hers. Anger was so much more manageable than kindness. With a coquettish tilt of her head, she traced the edge of his jacket lapel with a finger. "Don't have a hissy, Daddy. All of this can be rectified quite easily. After tonight we'll simply steer clear of each other."
Celeste ignored the pang of regret her words caused. Somehow and in the most surprising way possible, he'd crawled under her skin. He made it impossible for her to think about anything except the two of them naked rolling around in clean white sheets.
"That's not going to work for me. I'm calling in the favor and aim to collect."
"You won't get any objections here," Celeste gushed in relief. Then in a purely submissive move, she placed her arms behind her back and leaned against the wall.
To her surprise, his gaze narrowed and she faltered. Had they not been on the same page? He didn't help matters by simply standing there with his trap sealed shut. He was probably married, why hadn't she thought of that earlier?
Embarrassed by her faux pas, Celeste felt her cheeks explode with heat. Thankfully, her dusky skin hid her humiliation. In an effort to save face, she ripped open her purse. "How about I even the score. Let me buy the next round."
"I'm in training," Shane reminded.
"You said that earlier, and yet you also sucked down a stogie. I doubt one of those can be good for an eight rounder."
Shane's eyebrow lifted as if surprised by her answer. She might be a floozy from Brooklyn, but as a performer on the road more than not, Celeste had seen more of the world in the past three years than most people would in their entire life.
"It's ten maybe twelve rounds depending on the promoter," he corrected.
Celeste blushed furiously. Not only had she failed at seducing him, but her attempt at impressing him fell pathetically short.
"Not many dames know the technicalities of boxing. I'm impressed."
Even though she wouldn't have admitted it to anyone, even under the threat of death, his compliment thrilled her from her natural roots to the tips of her toes.
Suddenly bashful and woefully out of her element, Celeste dipped her head. Not for long, Shane thumbed her under the chin until she met his gaze.
Celeste sighed in wonderment. His eyes were a perfect shade of pale green, ethereal like a shot of Crème de Menthe mixed with heavy cream.
The lust she'd felt earlier crept back in and wrapped her around its naughty little finger. Wanting to suddenly connect, she reached out and straightened his silk tie, tweaking the Windsor knot.
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Outdoor advertisement created by Heye, Germany for McDonald's, within the category: Food.
Creative Directors: Jan Okusluk, Oliver Diehr
Art Director / Copywriter: Volker Heuer
Photographer: Mathias Remmling
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Not sure what it said, but it's cool. I get that you can buy MacD cheap in Germany.
It's cool. I like it.
"Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants,
so long as it is black." - Henry Ford
yeah maybe you should try advertising, sounds like it that you're the man
no es original. no es tremendo, sólo es un recurso que estuvo de moda hace unos años gracias a cannes.
arch has been done so many times that it just blends into the scenery never the less simple and straight
"just commenting to gather points i love free drinks"
The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time
I guess its promoting the "Euro Menu" rather than the "Dollar Menu". It's clever. It's convenient that the Euro has the gilded edges. I also bet it sprung from an art director or CD looking down at the change on his desk (or his McDonald's tray).
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yes it does promote the 1 euro products in german mcdonald's... hamburger = 1 euro, cheeseburger = 1 euro, fries = 1 euro and so on.. the promotion called "einmaleins" in english "one times one" or "1x1" and i think it is a great notice that the 1 euro coins have those golden edges.. great art work. and i think it is a original as well..
not original at all
the 90's was awesome for making shit out of your logo
these guys missed the boat
true about the 90's
BUT if the promotion is all about 1 euro coins.. than i think it is great!
it has a big relevance and it's realized perfectly!
great idea, great work!
So does the burger cost 1 Euro (1 x 1) as the headline suggests? Or 2 Euro (1 + 1) as the picture implies?. The coins as the arch is okay, but mixing in the reference to a 4 X 4 ad is confusing.
1 Euro and the promotion is called 1x1 (i think nine products by that time which cost 1 euro each)
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A Family Under One Sky: the Mulitgenerational UU University Track
A Family Under One Sky: the Mulitgenerational UU University Track
A Family Under One Sky: the Mulitgenerational UU University Track
Governance for Congregations, Leadership Development
Ministry Across the Generations (Multigenerational)
- How might we build the beloved community by living into the fullness of our common humanity through authentic relationship across the generations?
Our congregations are meant to be places where we find spiritual nourishment and challenge to live lives of meaning and purpose in the world. The multigenerational church is a vehicle through which we learn to practice our values. Intentional multigenerational ministry involves learning to meet the 'other' with curiosity and good will; embracing the richness and texture that diversity brings to a community; and questioning dominant assumptions about generalized groups of people and coming to know one another as we wish to be known. Witnessing the ways that the sacred speaks through each of us uniquely and listening for the sacred voice in one another's experiences makes our whole community more in touch with the call of the divine.
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Nov 01,2007
Drought leads to 'hose rage' homicide
by UPI
SYDNEY -- Australian police charged a Sydney man with murder after a retired man watering his lawn was attacked because of drought-imposed water restrictions.Todd Munter, 36, appeared in court Thursday on charges he attacked, punched and kicked Ken Proctor to the ground in a dispute over watering.Proctor was watering during a permitted time, The Telegraph of Australia reported. He was reportedly accosted by Munter and turned the hose on Munter, who punched him several times and kicking him while he was on the ground.Proctor later died of a heart attack in a hospital.In his first court appearance, lawyers said Munter was on a "cocktail of prescription drugs" related to recent spinal surgery, the Telegraph said.Munter was remanded in custody until Nov. 15, when he is to enter a plea.Australia's drought began in 2002 and has worsened gradually.
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Maxwell Render is a standalone render engine for making perfect images, films and animations from 3D models. It is the complete solution for anyone who demands immaculate results on a deadline.Maxwell Render offers maximum quality, speed, and compatibility for architects, designers and visual effects artists.
It saves you time...
Maxwell Render uses no tricks and no approximations, it just does what real light does. From the core render engine to the camera model, everything in Maxwell Render is real world and correct. This is our obsession. So that makes for great photorealistic images, ok. But getting images this good is complicated and takes forever, right? Well, no. In fact, with Maxwell you'll be counting the time you save in days, not minutes. The entire Maxwell Render work process is revolutionary- saving you time and money at every turn, from production times to decision cycles.
It speaks your language
Maxwell Render is all about the real language of light. There are very few technical concepts and you don't need to be a CG technician to use it. Maxwell Render works just like a camera, with lenses, shutter speeds and f-stops, so it's quick and easy to learn. If you are a photographer or cinematographer, then you'll be talking the same language!
It's predictable and reliable
That's the thing about following the laws of physics - it means you can rely on the results. You won't get any weird results or surprises, so you can forget constant re-rendering and waiting around for tests. You can come back to your finished render and find exactly the result you wanted. Every time and on every frame.
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Full-rise, quick-dry undies for long backcountry trips.
- Ideal undies for travel and long backpacking trips
- Moisture wicking, quick drying, stretchy fabrication
- Odor-resistant finish enhances long-lasting freshness
- Item #EXO0246
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I love them
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
Great no nonsense unders!
favorite undies for cold weather stuff
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Height: 5'4"
- Weight: 120lbs
These are my go to pair when I have thermals on underneath my ski bibs. Wedgie free all day and they don't move! Exactly what I needed for my higher rise thermals. These are pretty high waisted so unless you are wearing something that comes up that high to match the waist band, I would get the bikini brief instead
She likes them
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Don't remember
- Height: 5'7"
- Weight: 135lbs
Mine were so comfortable, on my next order, I bought a pair for my wife. She likes them!
Give-N-Go Full Cut Brief
17 countries. 6 weeks. One pair of award-winning underwear. (Ok, maybe two.)
Join the thousands of people who have discovered the ExOfficio travel underwear revolution. Just toss your Give-N-Go's in the laundry or wash them in a sink. Within hours you will have a fresh, dry pair of underwear. Breathable, lightweight, and long-wearing, you will toss them into your carry-on for every trip. Soon they will replace every other pair in your underwear drawer.
Give-N-Go Full Cut Brief
Give-N-Go Full Cut Brief
Give-N-Go Full Cut Brief
I like bikini cut better.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
I wanted to try a higher-waisted pair of undies to see if I would like them. These are nice, but not my style.
Give-N-Go Full Cut Brief
Join the thousands of people who have discovered the ExOfficio travel underwear revolution. Just toss your Give-N-Go's in the laundry or wash them in a sink. Within hours you will have a fresh, dry pair of underwear. Breathable, lightweight, and long-wearing, you will toss them into your carry-on for every trip. Soon they will replace every other pair in your underwear drawer.
Give-N-Go Full Cut Brief
Black. Side view.
Comfort & Convenience!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I bought my first ones in 2008 for a 3-week trip to China, and I'm still wearing them. I've added more to my collection since then. I think I'm hooked and don't want any other brands in my underwear drawer.
Can't get enough of these undies!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
The ad on the package says something like 16 countries, 90 days and 1 pair of panties (well 2). That is because these are great travel undies. They keep clean and comfy through long active trips and dry quickly when washed, so I believe the statement could be very true. They are ideal for a trip if you are a minimalist packer like myself. I have 4 pairs for a month long trip into the jungle where they will be used exactly as intended and used well! I strongly recommend these undies for anyone who likes travel but not packing, or just likes very low maintenance undies.
ExOfficio Give-N-Go
You're planning a long backpack trip and would like a pair of wicking, quick-drying undies that can go a few days without offending your tent partners. Turn to the Ex Officio Women's Give-N-Go Full-Cut Briefs. Not into up-the-butt thongs or the low rise fit? No problem?the Give-N-Go Briefs have a full cut that covers your buns and hips. Nylon and spandex fabric air-dries quickly so you can wash as you go, while an odor-resistant finish helps block sweaty smells.
Comfortable, expensive, fade and stretch
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I invested in buying all Ex-officio underwear - over the past 3 years - both these and the "boy short" - I purchased about 16 of them, in many colors - both those shown here and others that have since been discontinued.
They are extremely comfortable and stay dry, as well as drying fast - overnight - when hand washed.
However, I have found that these just don't do very well over a longer period of time being washed in a home washing machine, even on delicate cycle - (the upright kind of washer, not the new High Efficiency kind) - and then being placed in a full-heat dryer, with the rest of my underthings. I've had to replace them as they faded and became stretched out from the washing/drying process.
I think these are well made, but the "technical" fabric is just not up to every-day wear and frequent washing. I would buy these for travel and other special uses - but for the expense - I find that much less expensive 3-to a package for $10 cotton full-cut or boy-cut underwear is just as comfortable - and fine as long as I have access to a washing machine. I'm saving the ones that are still in decent condition for travel - about 4-5 pair - and the others that are still left have to be thrown out over the next 6 months as they get to the point where the fabric loses its shape to the point of becoming uncomfortable. Best of luck with your holiday shopping!
I agree! $18.00/ pair is way too much! Do they even have a cotton crotch and do they come in boy shorts?
Very Comfortable
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
Great for travel. Easy to pack, wash and dry.
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These are just perfect in every department. Great fit, hard to remember I'm wearing them, excellent colors. Also, extra easy to care for--wash in a flash and dry quickly. What more could you ask? I'll buy more.
Great performance
Took three brands to Belize for variety of outdoor adventures. These performed the best. I could live for weeks/months on three pair. Well worth the price. I like the beige ones best, since they don't show through light colored pants and shorts. They washed clean, after sliding down muddy slopes that really ground the dirt into them. They ran a bit big in the butt for me, so I might buy a size smaller next time.
Exceptional underwear
I love these underwear. They are soooo comfortable and dry soooo fast. They are super soft, non-binding, and hand washable. They stretch and give with every movement. You don't even know they are on. I wear them every day. I chose the full-cut briefs because my hiking gear are all waist high (as opposed to hip-huggers. On the trail I can simply pull everything down and everything up in one swoop. Important when you are trying not to get caught in the "act". Plus, even little dribbles don't smell. They hand wash well. Even blood washes out. Of course, I love the black ones best as they never look dirty. Just so you know, the bikinis are made out of the same material as the full-cut briefs.
So they have cotton crotches?
So they have cotton crotches?
sorry but these do not have any cotton
How many come in a pack?
How many come in a pack?
Just one per package.
How highwaisted are these? Do they go...
How highwaisted are these? Do they go above your belly button?


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As local hotels fill up with evacuees, we spoke to a family who left their home in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, with a total of 60 family members young and old.
For the past three days, Scherita Strickland and her family have kept their eyes glued to the TV.
"Just not knowing how my home is, is just killing me right now," said Strickland.
As they continue to watch the path of the storm this family is haunted by the memories of living through Hurricane Katrina.
"When you just wake up and everything is gone right in front of your eyes, everything you worked for is gone, it's just terrifying," said Strickland remembering what she had gone through seven years ago.
Taking up this entire wing of rooms and four more upstairs, at least 60 members of the Strickland family came here running from Hurricane Isaac and are now wondering what's next.
"We're in a crisis. We don't even know if we can go back home and they say the bridges are closed," said Strickland's cousin, Chiante Singleton, who lives near the rest of her family in St. Charles Parish, just under 30 miles southeast of New Orleans.
"We all live in mobile homes down there so we don't know where we're going to so home to so I am so worried about, right now, our homes and the family we left down there," said Singleton.
Even though most of the family did evacuate the ones who stayed behind weigh heavy on Strickland's mind.
"That's what we're really worried about," said Strickland about family members who stayed behind in Louisiana. "We're trying to get a hold of them; we can't even get in contact with some of them. We're just praying for them, my eyes are in tears we're just praying for them."
And that's all Strickland says they can do, pray they have family and a home to go back to as they watch and wait out the storm.
After a disaster making sure friends and family are safe is on the top of the to-do list.
The American Red Cross recommends registering for their "Safe and Well" program.
Click the provided link to head to the Red Cross web site where you can register yourself as "safe" so your family members can check the list and be at ease.


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RIVERSIDE – Increasing labor costs and flat revenue require Riverside County to adhere to a conservative spending plan for the rest of the current fiscal year and into 2014-15, according to a report to be reviewed tomorrow by the Board of Supervisors.
The Executive Office's midyear analysis of county finances shows that most agencies are on track to end 2013-14 in the black, but pressure on the treasury remains an ongoing concern as the county faces an estimated $77 million in higher labor expenses over the next year.
The rising costs stem from collective bargaining agreements reached over the last three years with labor unions that represent more than 90 percent of the county workforce. A sheriff's recruiting drive — undertaken at the Board of Supervisors' direction — to add 500 deputies to the county payrolls is also lengthening the expense column, according to the midyear report.
The Sheriff's Department and the Riverside County Regional Medical Center projected the largest deficits by yearend — $35 million for the sheriff, and $84 million for the medical center. The latter is in the early stages of a major restructuring that county officials hope will curtail cost overruns and make the facility more competitive.
The red ink serves as a reminder that the county must stick to a disciplined spending regimen, county CEO Jay Orr said.
"My office has tempered our revenue projections for the next four years," Orr wrote in an introduction to the report.
"Escalating labor costs and other financial challenges will continue to outpace … modest revenue growth."
Orr pointed out that assessed property valuations are predicted to increase a meager half-percent this year, leaving property tax income virtually unchanged, while sales tax revenue and receipts from building permits are likely to be "flat."
The county's discretionary income at midyear is projected to be $625 million, compared to $591 million in fiscal year 2012-13. Though the modest increase is encouraging, county officials cautioned that future revenue growth remained tied to uncertain variables, such as the length and strength of the real estate market recovery.
Orr said non-public safety agencies will have to absorb labor cost increases through the end of the current fiscal year,
though there would be exceptions. According to the report, the Public Safety Enterprise System had recorded $500,000 in excess expenditures because of problems getting the network up and running.
PSEC replaced the county's analog radio system with a digital spectrum that allows sheriff's deputies to broadcast from remote locations without concern for line-of-sight disruptions or other coverage blind spots.
The Clerk of the Board and the Office of the Registrar of Voters are facing similar overruns. The registrar's shortfall has to do with a March 25 special election called by the governor to fill a senate seat left vacant when the incumbent unexpectedly resigned. The clerk's deficit stems from unanticipated retirement outlays, according to the report.
The county is holding about $194 million in reserves.
According to documents, agencies projected to end the fiscal year with money to spare include the Office of the Assessor-
Clerk-Recorder and the Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector.
The first hearings on the 2014-15 fiscal year budget are tentatively set for April 2.


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Nov 23, 2009
I truly think this is my fault. This was my first trip were I did not used lonely planet or any form of guide to give me an idea of how bad this hostel really is.
The exterior of the hotel is not bad at all. It looks renovated and the entrance, dinning room and lounge are ok. But the rooms.... ohhh the rooms! The beds were old, they smelled funny and a bit dirty.
The bathroom was pretty bad. We barely had any water to shower, brush our teeth or even flush the toilet. The towels were old as well and just not pleasant.
I have stayed in some pretty low-quality hostels but I knew what i was getting myself into. The usual hostels tell you that they are meant for budget travelers... this one advertises that is 2 or 3 stars when is barely one.
The "Tours" - DONT GET THEM!! IS A RIP OFF! please do not pay $80-90 for one of their tours. The guy is not a tour guide... he just drives you the location and drops you off. We did to the cavern and observatory tour. The man just dropped off there, gave me his cellphone and just told me to call him when we were done. The worst part was that we could not go into the caves because there was a large group (200+) in front so it would take 3 hours to go in. So we called for 30 minutes before we came. HORRIBLE.
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Oceana Hostal Playero Overview
It will take guests only a few minutes to walk from Oceana Hostal Playero to Ocean Park Beach, where they can partake in water sports or relax on the beach. The hotel is only a short drive from Old San Juan, where guests can visit historical attractions. They will find museums, and forts, as well as places to shop. It takes only 10 minutes to drive to the airport from Oceana Hostal Playero. The cruise ship terminal, as well as many other areas of interest, is only a short drive away as well. Some attractions are within walking distance.
The rooms at Oceana Hostal Playero have private bathrooms as well as air conditioning, cable TV, and small refrigerators. Some of the rooms have balconies, and some have kitchenettes.
When staying at Oceana Hostal Playero, guests will be able to take a dip at the onsite pool and then have a drink at the bar. The hotel also offers an onsite restaurant. Those arriving by car will be able to find free parking. The property is smoke free.
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I took another fun, educational tour with the New York Transit Museum. This tour was of MTA's Linden Yard where they rehabilitate and replace subway track and switch gear. I have been on several yard tours, and this one was very different. There were no cars being repaired. It was strictly rails. There are three types of rail areas: underground, aboveground on the surface, and aboveground on a structure (elevated). They repair and build rail differently depending on where it is.
In some areas, they can lay continuous welded rail, which speeds up replacement. They weld long lengths of rail together in the yard and then transport them to the location to be laid.
The continuous welded rail is transported in specialty rail cars that are joined together and can transport eight of these continuous welded rail.
They use thermite to weld lengths of rail together. The process is awesome to watch.
They also rehabilitate frogs, aka rail switches.
They build complete segments of rail attached to the ties. For curved sections of track, they have to rip the ties at precise angles to give the rail curve whatever angle it needs for the train to take the curve safely.
They also build the more complicated rail junctions.
They also repair the third rail. Third rails are not welded together but are joined using a very thick copper wire that is welded to each segment.


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Seek a Mentor
Posted by Lindsey Pollack on May 5, 2011
How can you turn a hero into a real career advisor? Cultivate a mentor.
A mentor is a professional advisor who agrees to provide expertise to "mentees" or "protégés" in order to help them build and succeed in their career, develop their skill set and experience, and build their networks. Mentors are an asset to any career, and most successful people over the course of history, in every field, cite one or several mentors as important factors in their achievements. Socrates mentored Plato. Haydn mentored Beethoven. Johnny Carson mentored Jay Leno. Whitney Houston mentored Brandy.
But don't worry that mentoring is only for highly accomplished people who want to be superstars. According to Peer Resources, a nonprofit, Canadian educational corporation, "It is a myth that mentoring is a rare experience and only occurs for a few great people. Informal mentoring is probably the most frequent method of transmitting knowledge and wisdom in society; virtually everyone has experienced it." By creating a more formalized mentor/protégé relationship, you'll have a more regular forum for increasing your knowledge and wisdom.
In some ways, a mentoring relationship is like a long-term informational interview. It's also a kind of friendship. This means that you and your mentor have to have a natural affinity towards each other and genuinely enjoy talking and watching each other's success. So, how do you find this person? First and foremost, you have to be proactive; a mentor usually won't come seeking you. As Andrea Jung, CEO of Avon has said, "Some people just wait for someone to take them under their wings, but they should just find someone's wings to grab onto." Gaining a mentor is up to you.
Here are some tips for finding and making the most of a mentor, based on what's worked for me and many of the successful professionals I know:
• Seek a mentor in your existing network. If you're new to this concept, seek mentoring from someone you know already. You might approach a former boss, professor, friend of the family, or local community leader whose career you admire. Professional associations, even if you've only attended one meeting, are a great place to find a mentor—many organizations will even set you up with a mentor as part of their services. Alumni of your college or university are a great place to look as well. Some schools have formal programs and others encourage students to find mentors in their alumni databases—check with your career services office for the proper protocol. And, as you saw in the previous tip, sometimes a mentoring relationship can be developed with someone you greatly admire, simply by contacting that person.
• Start small. "Never ask, 'Will you be my mentor?'" advise Eric Henderson and Heike Currie of Management Leadership for Tomorrow (www.ML4T.org), a nonprofit organization that runs programs to increase the presence of minorities in fast track entry-level jobs and major graduate business schools. "This unfocused request puts the person you ask in an awkward position. Although he or she is not likely to give you a flat, 'No,' it is very likely that you will have closed off a potentially meaningful conversation by positioning yourself as someone who simply wants a favor. Instead, ask an experienced person a focused and informed question about something you need to learn about your career. This will begin a dialogue that can grow into a mentoring relationship." Mentoring can start with a simple chat over coffee, where you discuss just one issue or ask for general advice. You don't have to set up weekly or monthly meetings right from the start; ease into your relationship.
• Be specific about the kind of help you need. When someone agrees to be your mentor, tell that person exactly where you need help—determining what career path to pursue after college, learning how to be a professional, becoming a more confident negotiator, whatever. The more specific you are about your needs, the more specific a mentor can be with his or her advice.
• "Meet" any way you can. In today's super-busy world, it may be hard to have regular, face-to-face meetings with a mentor. Or, you may want to develop a mentoring relationship with someone who lives far away. This is absolutely fine. You can have a productive mentoring relationship over the phone or with email interactions. With ever-changing technology, you can even talk for free through your computer with a program like Skype.
• Ask your mentor to make you accountable. It's a great idea to find a mentor who is willing to follow up with you about your goals. When my mentors give me ideas or networking connections, we set a deadline for me to report back on my results. This also means that you should always be prepared when you meet with your mentor: have specific questions or situations ready to discuss—it's totally appropriate to bring a list of items you'd like to discuss.
About the author: Lindsey Pollak is a bestselling author, speaker, and blogger specializing in career advice for college students and young professionals. She is the author of Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World and writes the top-rated Lindsey Pollak Career Blog. Lindsey is also the career contributor for ABC News on Campus, has written for Marie Claire magazine and Metro New York newspaper, and frequently speaks at universities and corporations across the country. She is a graduate of Yale University.
This article was excerpted from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World. To learn more, visit www.LindseyPollak.com


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Author Notes: Once a year I find myself with a lot of green cabbage and yearning to do something different with it. This was inspired by a brussel sprout dish l I ate in Los Angeles at Gjelina. There is definite room for variation. I thought it was quite tasty I hope you do to! —MamaIntheKitchen
Serves 4-6
- 1/2 medium head green cabbage cut into thin 1/4 inch thin strips
- 1 cup crimini or white button mushrooms sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons chopped sage leaves
- 3 slices thick cut bacon
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted
- 6 dried black mission figs sliced thinly
- 3 ounces goat cheese
- 1-2 pinches sea salt
- cracked black pepper to taste
- drizzles of black truffle oil
- drizzles of maple syrup
- optional poached egg
- Put 5 quarts of water to boil and blanch green cabbage for 6 minutes , drain and put aside.
- Cut Bacon into 1 inch strips and fry in large non-stick skillet until crispy, remove from pan and drain excess fat. and put aside.
- In same skillet that bacon was cooked in, without adding anything else to pan, fry mushrooms until well browned on medium - high flame. When mushrooms are almost done, add sage, lower flame.
- Add drained cabbage and bacon into skillet and toss on low flame for 1-2 minutes then add almonds and figs , sea salt and a few grinds of cracked black pepper to taste . lightly drizzle Maple Syrup and some Truffle Oil. Toss and remove from flame.
- Serve on plate or in bowl, drizzle additional trufle oil and maple syrup to taste, topped with crumbles of goat cheese.
- Make a great side for a simple pasta dish or have a heartier serving and a meal served with a poached egg on top and some polenta or crusty bread.
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I bought a vintage pattern from a 1958 Eva Dress to use as a possible dress for my wedding reception. I wanted to make a prototype of it to see how the fit was and whether or not it would actually work. Let me just say what a pain in the arse the pattern was. Actually it was the bodice, specifically. It just wouldn't line up the way I wanted. It was also telling me to add elastic in the armholes to keep the front of the blouse from gaping in an unsightly manner. There were no clear directions on where exactly to put the elastic and really only had never given any other directions other than that one particular instruction. I ended up just tacking the contrasting piece to the inside of the bodice. I think it seemed to work, but I don't love it. If I make this dress again, I will change the interior of the bodice again. The instructions overall in the pattern were fairly confusing at times. I just kind of sewed it together willy-nilly. I also shortened the dress considerably, as summer is around the corner here in San Diego.
So If I do make this as a reception dress, then I will be making it in white dupioni silk, with red dupioni contrast. I will possibly add some other fabric to the dress to give it a more bridal look,. It will also be left closer to the original length, which is about calf length.
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Debbie Mumm quilting fabric (cotton)
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Jun 6, 2010, 04.29 PMby marloncosta
This design would look very elegant on dupione silk. I hope you post the pic of it for us to see. Your prototype came out beautiful as well, in despite of the problems you ha with it while sewing.
Apr 3, 2010, 03.06 PMby rebexy
love that fabric! the bodice definitely needs something, not sure where that elastic would go either… but adorable fit, and definitely fun for a party dress!
Apr 3, 2010, 01.05 PMby mlssfshn
It's funny how we think old patterns were perfect, until we cut into one and see that they were written just as badly written as most modern ones! You did a nice job, despite the problems. I see where the elastic was needed between the shoulder and the modesty piece they added easy there by opening the dart to that seam line. The elastic would have pulled the fabric back towards the body so it wouldn't hang away as it is in the photos. You may want to walk the bodice pieces as well to make sure all the seams match up, if you haven't already.
Apr 3, 2010, 09.30 AMby zenica
Oh, but I really like it. This looks like a fab summer dress. Just love the decoltee. The only thing that I would alter is the contrasting band, lower it by a couple of centimeters. Can definitely see this work as a reception dress… Have I already mentioned that it flatters your figure? ;-)
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DAKAR (Reuters) - Asked what might happen if Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade is declared winner of the West African country's elections, student Nando da Silva mouths the sound of an explosion: "Boom!"
Casting his first round ballot last month in Grand Yoff, a dusty Dakar suburb which is a labyrinth of sandy streets and crowded homes, da Silva is one of many young Senegalese who want to see an end to the octogenarian president's 12-year rule.
"African leaders like politics ... khaliss," the 19-year-old adds with an impish grin, using the local Wolof language term for money and rubbing his thumb and finger together to emphasis how high political office brings enrichment for a few.
The clamor for change and renewal in one of Africa's most stable states is colliding headlong with Wade's disputed bid for a third term, setting up a ballot-box battle many see as a test for electoral democracy in the world's poorest continent.
A surprisingly peaceful February 26 first round vote followed violent anti-Wade protests in the election run-up that killed at least six people. The contest is headed for a deciding second round run-off on March 25 between frontrunner Wade, 85, and his former prime minister Macky Sall, 50.
Inside and outside Africa, Senegal's election is being closely scrutinized to see whether it upholds and advances a positive spread of multi-party political pluralism since the end of the Cold War more than two decades ago, or whether it will exacerbate what many are calling a "democratic recession".
"Across Africa as a whole, it sends a signal," said Abdul Tejan-Cole, Dakar-based regional director for Africa of the Open Society Foundations, a pro-democracy network founded by the billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros.
Supporters of democracy have hailed the flowering of frequent elections that have accompanied Africa's general shift away from dictators and one-party states since the late 1980s. But in recent years, they have started to sound the alarm about what they see as a deterioration of these democratic gains.
"There was a time in the 60s, 70s, when we were talking about coups d'etat, then in the 80s and 90s we were talking about presidents for life. Now we've got to a stage where we are having elections ... Now it's really about the quality of the elections," Tejan-Cole told Reuters.
He and other observers point to "manipulation" of democracy by some elected or long-serving African rulers, who speak the language of pluralism to appease donors but then use all powers at their disposal to rig or fix elections. Many have also sought, often successfully, to extend their terms through constitutional reforms forced through compliant parliaments.
"I think several African countries have seen attempts to create democracy without democrats," said Professor Babacar Gueye, who heads a civil society collective in Senegal that provided volunteers to observe the country's election.
In the last decade, a number of African rulers from Algeria to Uganda have succeeded in fixing their constitutions to remove term limits and gain more time in power.
At the same time, states across the continent have stumbled through elections whose processes and outcomes have sometimes been criticized by observers as deficient or outright flawed, such as the polls in Democratic Republic of Congo in November that re-elected President Joseph Kabila.
Other closely-fought votes have exploded into violence such as in Kenya in 2007 and Ivory Coast in 2010, and expected elections this year in Angola and Zimbabwe, where long-serving rulers preside, are already generating attention, and concerns.
Nevertheless, regional power South Africa has held regular credible elections since the end of apartheid in 1994 and others, such as Ghana, Mali, Zambia, Benin and Cape Verde, can boast of having gained international praise for 'good' elections involving genuine political alternation.
One widespread problem is the "patronage and spoils" system of politics in Africa. Here, as elsewhere in the developing world, power almost always signifies opportunities for rapid personal enrichment for individuals and political elites, which they are often reluctant to give up once ensconced in office.
"I don't see democracy in Africa. People just want to be in power to get rich," said Awa Faye Ndoye, a Dakar housewife.
Many Senegalese voters now view Wade, who was enthusiastically elected in 2000 when he unseated the long-serving Socialists, as just one more example of this kind of self-serving lapsed democrat seeking to hang on to power.
Opponents, many of whom re-elected Wade in 2007, accuse him of attempts to engineer a succession scenario for his 43-year-old banker son Karim and point to an equally abortive plan to limit the Senegalese election to a single round. Both the president and his son have denied any succession plans.
Underpinning this is bubbling frustration over prices for staple foods, basic goods and fuel which have spiraled upwards, squeezing most citizens in the small, largely Muslim, mainly agricultural country that depends heavily on foreign aid.
Tirades against Wade are invariably prefaced by the exasperated complaint "Life is too expensive!"
But despite this palpable groundswell against the president, especially in Dakar, the incumbent led in the first round with 34.8 percent of the votes compared with Sall's 26.6 percent in a total field of 14 contenders, according to official results.
The president has his supporters. "Yes, he is old, but in a household you need wisdom. If the old man goes, whoever comes will have a lot of problems," said Ousmane Cisse, 72, a street trader, as he fingered his string of black prayer beads under a leather awning on a sandy curbside.
The biggest outpouring of fury against Wade greeted his contested candidacy for a third term - endorsed by a Constitutional Council whose head he appointed. Opponents said this flouted a two-term limit enshrined by a 2001 constitutional reform, but Wade's supporters argued this was not retroactive and the council ruled he could stand for a third time.
In the run-up to the February 26 first round, the controversy saw rock-throwing protesters fighting pitched battles with riot police, turning normally tranquil streets around Dakar's Independence Square into a tear gas-clouded battleground.
"Maybe he is a democrat ... in the end. But before that he is trying to exploit democracy by using all the powers at his disposal," said Mamadou Diane, 35, an unemployed teacher in Dakar's gritty Parcelles Assainies working class neighborhood.
"Senegal has woken up since 2000," said trader Khady Diop.
But instead of the widely feared violence on the first round voting day - which could have inflicted more damage on Senegal's cherished reputation for tranquility - voters cast their ballots peacefully at polling stations around the country, which mostly opened on time with material and electoral officers in place.
Completing a picture of free, fair and orderly elections, widely praised by foreign observers, was the presence during the vote counting process of representatives of all participating political parties - an important check against cheating.
Another such check was provided by dozens of mostly local journalists, many of them from Senegal's active radio networks, who swamped voting stations to broadcast results across the airwaves as soon as they were posted by voting bureaux.
"We put man-to-man marking on this election," said 40-year-old mechanic Baila Badye, using a soccer term that describes the way a team closes down in defense when its goal is under threat.
Analysts say this kind of political awareness, still patchy and weak across much of Africa, is essential to provide an effective bulwark against election rigging and fraud.
"You need people to really understand that they can actually influence the system," said Gilles Yabi, West Africa Project Director for the International Crisis Group think tank.
One diplomat told how a voter had shown him his electoral registration card and said: "This is my rock," suggesting he believed his ballot was more powerful than protests.
This "close-marking" of the vote by foreign and national observers, but especially by ordinary citizens, made it virtually impossible for any side to try to declare an outright first round win before any official results had been announced.
Such early calls are a pre-emptive tactic seen in many African elections. They invariably trigger controversy, even violence, and rumors swirled through Dakar hours after the February 26 vote that Wade's campaign might try to declare he had already won the overall election with over 50 percent of the vote.
"There was concern on our part that Wade had learned to game the system ... the Senegalese people came through ... they sent a message to Abdoulaye Wade that they wanted a second round and they also sent a message that democracy in Africa works and that government in Senegal is still by the constitution and not by the person," the diplomat said.
The United States, a key donor, and France, the top exporter to Senegal, expressed concerns about Wade's third-term bid. Washington said it risked destabilizing Senegal, while Paris said it would like to see power transferred to a younger generation. The European Union and African Union sent observers to the polls, and along with the United States, backed a network of several thousand local volunteers to watch the vote.
Democracy supporters say this scrutiny must stay for the March 25 second round, where Wade, whose 26 years in politics have earned him the nickname "the Hare" - in Senegal symbolizing cunning as a fox does in Europe - faces a formidable challenge.
"We have to remain vigilant," said Father Alphonse Seck, executive-secretary of the Episcopal Justice and Peace Commission of Senegal's Catholic Church, which deployed its Scouts and Guides movement as election observers.
"Particularly in elections, you get the impression Africa sometimes takes one step forward and two steps back," he said.
Sall is working to rally a powerful anti-Wade coalition behind him for the run-off, including defeated contenders from the first round. He has gained the endorsement of world-famous music star Youssou N'Dour, who is a vocal critic of Wade's re-election bid and had joined the street protests.
This has already created a body of opinion in the country that Wade "cannot win" the second round - a phenomenon that veteran election watchers say creates a potentially dangerous level of skewed expectancy which could easily spill into violence if voters feel their choice is not respected.
Whether or not Senegal maintains its prized badge as one of the most stable and mature democracies in Africa - an example to project across the continent - is now riding on the eagerly-anticipated March 25 run-off.
Additional reporting by David Lewis, Diadie Ba and Mark John; Editing by Mark John and Janet McBride


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Sat., Jan. 23, 2010, 7:48 p.m.
Nancy Benson waited in line for more than 15 minutes Saturday for a sample of Yukon taquito, served with chili-lime sauce and avocado, cooked by Spokane's Wild Sage American Bistro.
"It's worth the wait," Benson said. "I'm going back for seconds."
Seconds, thirds, maybe even fourths weren't uncommon for the thousands of "foodies" like Benson, who came to sample eats from top-rated Spokane restaurants at the Spokane Festival of Foodies at Spokane Community College.
The ninth annual event also featured wines, spirits and microbrews from area wineries, breweries and distilleries.
The event draws 1,200 to 1,500 people each year, said Donna Tikker, coordinator for the Eastern Washington chapter of the Washington Restaurant Association.
Vendors pay a $100 entry fee, and attendees pay $15 at the door for unlimited samples. Wines and spirits are $1 each, after two freebies. All proceeds from ticket sales go to the restaurant association.
"It's really about exposure," Tikker said, as food vendors hope to draw the foodies into their restaurants and shops.
This year, however, there were noticeably fewer vendors than in years past.
"There were a lot bigger names here last year," said Chris Clark, 29, of Hayden. Clark has been attending the event since he turned 21.
"I like to try new things, and there's no place better," Clark said. "But I would have liked to see more offerings this year."
Tikker said the decline in vendors is due in part to the economy, but more likely it's because this year's event fell during the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships at the Spokane Arena. The skating event concludes Sunday, with skaters and fans from all over the country converging on Spokane.
Restaurants, especially those near the Arena, have "just been swamped," Tikker said. "That's very exciting for them."
"We've seen quite of a few of them eating at our restaurant before they head to the shows," said Jacob Jones, the kitchen manager at Luigi's Italian Restaurant downtown.
Despite the skating frenzy, the popular Italian eatery didn't miss an opportunity to attend the annual culinary event at SCC.
Detlef Dorsch, a German native who now lives in Greenacres, waited to sample tiramisu from Luigi's.
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Healing meditation is suggested for all forms of panic, anxiety, and stress. In your journey of recovery and healing from panic attacks, panic disorder and anxiety disorders, meditation for anxiety relieves stress and tension and brings wonderful relaxation, peace and serenity.
One of the things most people find so challenging about the whole idea of meditation is that they think it is some complicated ritual that only Buddhist monks can do. Actually nothing could be further from the truth. Meditation is super easy, available to everyone, and you can do it today 🙂
Benefits of Meditation
Scientists and doctors study meditation and recommend it. Meditation is now proven to be more than just a 'warm and fuzzy' feeling. There are many important benefits of meditation. Meditation reduces stress. Other benefits include: increased relaxation, improvement in health, clear thinking, increased creativity, improved sleep, and to improve mental strength. There are physical, emotional and spiritual benefits of meditation. It's safe, it's simple and it's available to anyone. Who wouldn't want all that? 🙂
While meditation is ideal for everyone, it is especially useful for those who suffer from anxiety disorders. Meditation is defined as an engagement in contemplation or focused thought, often, but not necessarily on that which is spiritual, religious or devotional in nature. It helps us to relax and to feel good within ourselves. Through meditation, we can keep our mind fit, relieve stress and promote overall good health. There is just no downside to it.
By consistently practicing meditation for anxiety for at least 10 minutes per day, we shed the physical and mental stresses of daily living and put ourselves in a relaxed state of bliss and contentment. Daily meditation is a worthwhile activity whose benefits we can no longer doubt and should not take for granted.
People who are not familiar with meditation sometimes think it has to do with ceremonial prayer or worship, but this is not entirely accurate. Meditation is concentrated awareness. As you meditate you learn to overcome distractions and worries and focus your mind on something positive. You are becoming more aware of the present moment. You are meditating when you maintain a continued state of awareness. In the healing meditation state, learning and healing are promoted and the body is highly relaxed.
Beginning attempts are likely to leave you feeling confused, wondering "did I do that right?" You will also notice your mind wanders a lot at first. That is completely normal and okay and it diminishes with practice. The important thing is to keep practicing. 🙂
Easy Meditation For Anxiety Techniques
It's wise to start with simple and easy meditation techniques to see results quickly. Here is an simple meditation for anxiety for beginners:
Sit or lay down in a comfortable position. Close your eyes. Allow yourself to simply breathe in and then exhale slowly. Begin to concentrate on the length of your inhale and exhale. Try to make them equal in length. For example, inhale to a slow count of 4, and then exhale to a slow count of 4. Keep the breathing slow. Concentrate on nothing but your breath. Once you have created a nice breathing rhythm, introduce something you wish to create in your life with each inhale. Now introduce something you wish to release or get rid of with each exhale. Here are 3 suggestions: 1. Create Health—Release Worries 2. Create Love–Release Anxiety 3. Create Happiness–Release Shame.
Here's how it works –we'll use suggestion 1:
Inhale slowly to a count of 4 while thinking, "I'm creating health." Now release your breath by exhaling slowly to a count of 4 while thinking, "I'm releasing all worries." Inhale slowly… 1 – 2 — "I'm creating health" –3 — 4…. Exhale slowly… 1—2 – "I'm releasing all worries" – 3 – 4 …….Inhale slowly… 1 — 2 – "I'm creating health" — 3 — 4 …. Exhale slowly… 1 — 2 – "I'm releasing all worries" – 3—4… Repeat….
When your mind starts to wander (and it will in the beginning, this is normal) or thoughts pop into your head, simply bring your focus back to your breathing. Inhale 1-2-3-4, Exhale 1-2-3-4…..repeat as often as necessary.
If you prefer, you can choose to practice meditation for anxiety while walking or doing simple repetitive tasks, such as vacuuming. Stay in the present moment, observe your movements and silently repeat your intention with every inhale; then repeat that which you are releasing with every exhale.
When you practice meditation regularly, you begin to liberate the energy in your mind and the quality of your life will improve. You will become more relaxed and happy, experiencing a sense of well being and calm in your life. You will approach life in a much more peaceful manner, not stressing in ways you used to. This is not just a generalized statement, but is now being proven by medical research.
Here is a wonderful Guided Meditation MP3. See and feel results in less than 20 minutes a day. If you're just thinking about going into meditation and just want to see how it feels, this is for you. Download mp3 now.
I wish you peace,
Jill G.
ps. As we free ourselves from panic attacks, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder or GAD, we learn to treat our bodies and minds with care. Healing meditation is one of those ways. Consider it a gift you give to yourself 😉


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A processor of credit and debit cards, Global Payments Inc., has reportedly been hit by a security breach, The Wall Street Journal is reporting.
Bloomberg News reported that trading was halted in its stock as the credit card industry investigated the data breach. "Global Payments fell 9.1 percent to $47.50 when trading was halted in New York, after earlier plunging more than 13 percent," Bloomberg said.
The company, with regional offices in Atlanta, could not be reached for comment.
MasterCard confirmed on Friday that it was investigating "a potential account data compromise event of a U.S.-based entity," and that law enforcement had been notified.
A spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service confirmed that it was investigating the matter, but "was not at liberty" to elaborate.
"We have alerted payment card issuers regarding certain MasterCard accounts that are potentially at risk," MasterCard said in a statement.
An independent data security organization is conducting a forensic review," MasterCard noted, adding, "It is important to note that MasterCard's own systems have not been compromised in any manner."
The statement confirmed an earlier Krebs on Security report that MasterCard and Visa alerted member banks of a "massive" security breach at a credit card processor.
A Visa spokeswoman emphasized in an email: "that there is no issue or impact to Visa's systems or our processing network VisaNet. This is an issue with a third-party."
Brian Krebs, who runs www.krebsonsecurity.com site, reported that his sources in the financial sector said the breach might involve more than 10 million compromised card numbers.
MasterCard and Visa sent alerts to banks, Krebs reported, saying the card processor was compromised between Jan. 21-Feb. 15. Banks are reviewing transaction data to try to determine a common point of purchase, he said.
"Sources at two different major financial institutions said the transactions that most of the cards they analyzed seem to have in common are that they were used in parking garages in and around the New York City area," Krebs said.
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Wednesday 5:45-7:45 PM UW1 031
Colin Danby, University of Washington, Bothell
Room UW1-245 (425) 352-5285
Office Hours Monday and Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30 PM, and by appointment.
· IAS ePortfolio Resources (info about IAS portfolios & student samples): http://www.uwb.edu/learningtech/eportfolios/ias-resources
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As you complete your undergraduate coursework, you should be thinking about how you got here and where you want to go next. Your portfolio capstone course addresses these questions by providing time and structure to reflect on your education and its relation to your future goals. You will step back from the learning you have done in individual courses, focusing on the connections among those courses and the links between your overall academic accomplishments and their diverse contexts and audiences. We will meet to discuss common readings, to share reflections, and communicate with one another orally and in writing. The course will conclude with an exhibit-poster session for all BIS 499 students.
BIS 499 is an opportunity for you to share your best work with others, to learn from what others have accomplished in the IAS program, and to create a capstone portfolio of which you will be proud. That portfolio will include a polished piece of writing that frames your accomplishments and reflects on your learning in IAS as it relates to your future ambitions. The development of your final portfolio will begin from the four IAS core learning objectives: critical & creative thinking; interdisciplinary research & inquiry; collaboration and shared leadership; writing and communication. This starting-point will allow us to focus retrospectively on how your coursework and related experiences in IAS have advanced those learning objectives and prospectively toward the ways in which your accomplishments can become a basis for achieving your life and career goals.
Considering what it means to engage diverse audiences will be central to the work of this course; it is part of the design of BIS 499 that you will be working with students, faculty, and staff who are not intimately familiar with your area of specialization. As a result, you will need to think about and practice how to explain and frame your work and accomplishments for multiple audiences.
Critical and Creative Thinking
IAS students develop their critical and creative thinking abilities by learning how to identify assumptions, and to work out how those assumptions inform results. They assess multiple perspectives, with an eye to understanding why and how they differ, and developing the capacity to engage in controversy productively. Students learn to identify central questions or concerns informing other work, and to develop their own work with clear animating questions. Students develop a range of skills in interpretation, analysis, argumentation, application, synthesis, and evaluation.
Interdisciplinary Research and Inquiry
IAS students develop their ability to assess and conduct interdisciplinary research by engaging with diverse areas of knowledge and kinds of inquiry. They learn to think critically and creatively as they develop research questions, pursue them with appropriate sources and methods, and present results in a form suited to their intended audience. In this process, they learn to position their own work in relation to other research literatures and methods of inquiry, and in relation to relevant debates.
Writing and Communication
IAS students develop their writing and communication abilities by articulating significant purposes for their work, and gaining an awareness of its audiences and contexts. They learn to communicate those purposes effectively to audiences through writing, presentations, and other media, and to use a range of evidence, both qualitative and quantitative, to support their arguments. As part of this process, they develop the ability to identify and refer to other work clearly. As part of the development of reflective practice, students learn how to improve their writing and communication by collecting and reflecting on evidence of its reception by others.
Collaboration and Shared Leadership
IAS students develop their collaboration and shared leadership abilities by learning to work with others to identify dimensions of a project, generate and refine ideas, follow through on the consequences of collective decisions, and pursue specific tasks without losing a sense of the whole. As part of this process, they learn to assess and draw on group members' histories, strengths, and potential contributions. They develop skills in listening, mediating conflict, playing different roles, and reflecting on the outcomes of collaborative work. Essential to this progress is understanding different ways of managing groups, and reflecting critically and creatively on collaboration processes.
Learning Objectives for this course
As an interdisciplinary program, IAS encourages students to draw on a range of intellectual traditions and research methods and to pursue their own directed inquiry through one (or more) of the degrees offered in the program. With this greater scope and freedom comes a need to articulate for various audiences the meaning and significance of your academic accomplishments. The overarching objective of this course is to allow you to consolidate, reflect upon, and become articulate about your accomplishments in IAS and in relation to the core learning objectives of the program and your specific degree(s) within it. By the end of the course, you should have:
• Reynolds and Price, Portfolio Keeping (This is the basic guidebook for building your IAS portfolio. If you don't still have your copy from BIS 300, please refer to a copy on reserve at our library.
I will make some other readings available to you on this site as the course proceeds.
Students must receive a minimum course grade of 2.5 in the capstone course to graduate
BIS 499 builds toward the capstone portfolio and poster/exhibit session through weekly assignments. The assignments during the quarter build toward those final products and give you practice presenting your work and conveying your abilities to different audiences via different formats. You will submit assignments via your UW Google Sites.
Late work: late submissions will be penalized 15% (of the total possible grade) up to the first week they are late; 30% thereafter. Late assignments submitted after the last day of classes (June 7) will not be graded. It's your responsibility to organize your life so work gets done on time, reliably. Please don't show me doctors' notes, court orders, or anything like that. There are no exceptions to the late-work policy -- there simply is no way that I can fairly assess the personal emergencies, job pressures, and other factors that impinge on different people's lives, and adjust individual deadlines accordingly. There is however one appeal: if you feel that for any reason, part of your grade does not reflect your learning in the course, write me a short e-mail explaining why, and I will take that into account when assessing the final grade.
In the classroom: Our scheduled classes are times for work. Focusing on the task at hand is vital for your own learning; it also makes you a better participant in small-group discussions and other activities that help others learn. It is therefore expected that you will use class time for class work, and most importantly that you will not do anything to distract other students from class work. It's my responsibility to ensure that the classroom is a place in which every student can work successfully, and I will be forceful in squelching distractions. I will ask you to avoid private conversations and noisy food, and to turn off and put away cell phones and any other portable electronic devices. In the interest of avoiding distraction this will be a laptop-free classroom. If you have to arrive late to class, please tiptoe in the back door as quietly as possible. Please return from break on time (my breaks are five minutes). It is my responsibility and prerogative to determine what is appropriate classroom behavior.
Keeping track: This syllabus is a web document. It can be located by putting "danby" into the faculty directory accessible via the main uwb page, or by putting "colin danby" into a search engine like google. Changes in readings or assignments may be made due to winter weather or other reasons. So please keep the url in your browser's bookmarks. If you miss classes, you need to check for any modifications to assignments. The university also provides you an e-mail account which I will use if I need to contact you, and you're responsible for forwarding if you use multiple e-mail accounts. It is also easier for me if you e-mail me from your university account, because e-mail that comes from non-university addresses is harder for me to identify amid the daily flood. At the least, please be sure that any e-mail account you use to contact me shows your full name in the "from" field.
Staying in touch: I encourage you to see the regular class time as only part of the service provided to you in this course. Please feel no hesitation about contacting me outside of class, about using the scheduled office hours, and about setting up meetings at other times. If you're caring for a child, feel free to bring the child with you to office hours. Aside from visiting during the scheduled office hours or chatting after class (before class is less good because I'm focused on setting up), the best way to get in touch is e-mail. Among other things, you can always show me an assignment draft in advance, and I am also happy to look at practice exam answers in advance (really and truly – students don't always believe this, but I will review drafts of anything. My job is to help you learn!) The "Collect It" dropbox also has chat functionality but I don't monitor it regularly, so please use e-mail for electronic communication with me. I don't use the UWB voicemail system. I'll usually reply to e-mails within 24 hours during the M-F week. If I can, I'll be faster, and I often check in during weekends, but don't depend on that. Every now and then, the flow of e-mail gets too great and I fall behind for a few days. Feel free to send me a reminder. Given federal laws around educational records disclosure (google FERPA), it's best not to use e-mail to discuss grades or anything sensitive. But please e-mail me at any time about any question or concern, large or small.
There is no reason to tell me if you are going to miss class. However if a serious illness or personal emergency is going to affect course work over a week or more, please tell me so we can plan how to get you back on track as quickly as possible. If an unforeseen circumstance makes you fall seriously behind in your work, it may be better to cut your losses and seek a hardship withdrawal.
Weather: Please check if the campus may be closed due to weather. When this happens, I hear about it at the same time you do, via the UWB website or by calling the Campus Information Hotline 425.352.3333. You may also sign up with an alert system that will contact you via email or text message if classes are canceled. For more information on the alert process, please see http://www.uwb.edu/alert.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Accommodation for disabled students is a campus priority, and I am always happy to work with the Disability Resources for Students Office (DRS). If you believe that you have a disability and would like academic accommodations, please contact the DRS at 425.352.5307, 425.352.5303 TDD, 425.352.5455 FAX, or at firstname.lastname@example.com. http://www.uwb.edu/studentservices/drs.
Diversity: In IAS and at UW Bothell, students are expected to respect individual differences including age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender presentation, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status. You should also expect to encounter a range of views in course readings and classroom discussions, some of which may be at odds with your own. Students seeking support around these issues can find more information and resources at http://www.uwb.edu/diversity.
Academic Integrity:
You are responsible for knowing what constitutes a violation of the University of Washington Student Code, and you will be held responsible for any such violations whether they were intentional or not. For crucial information regarding academic integrity, see: http://www.uwb.edu/studentservices/academicconduct and
http://www.bothell.washington.edu/academic/policies/academicconduct/student-guide. The library also has an extremely useful website with resources at http://libguides.uwb.edu/ai .
Student Support Services: Library: http://library.uwb.edu, 425-352-5340; Writing and Communication Center: http://www.uwb.edu/wacc, 425-352-5253; Quantitative Skills Center: http://www.uwb.edu/qsc, 425-352-3170; Student Success and Career Services: http://www.uwb.edu/studentservices/success-services, 425-352-3776; Student Counseling Services: http://www.uwb.edu/studentservices/counseling, 425-352-3183.
Schedule of Topics, Readings, and Assignments (subject to adjustment)
IAS Portfolio Prompt
As you approach graduation, we ask you to create a Capstone Portfolio by showcasing and framing the significance of a limited number of artifacts from your full archive of work. This portfolio can include written work and essays; videos of presentations; poems and stories; pictures or film of art projects or posters; field reports and other documentation of experiential learning – any artifact related to your undergraduate education and your accomplishments as a student. You should feel free to include items produced outside the IAS curriculum. You also may showcase items that you consider flawed if they reveal something important about your development as a learner.
In order to explain the significance of the artifacts you choose to showcase, your Capstone Portfolio requires a framing statement of approximately 1250-1750 words that responds to this prompt:
As you conclude your undergraduate education, what knowledge and abilities have you developed that you can carry forward? How does your portfolio provide evidence that you have the knowledge and abilities you claim?
Please make your claims in the framing essay evidence-based and credible by including specific and substantial reference to the artifacts you have chosen to include in your portfolio. Your capstone course professor will provide additional details about how to assemble a Capstone Portfolio that will speak persuasively to your intended audience(s) about your accomplishments and abilities.
You are welcome to use the IAS learning objectives to structure the essay, but you don't need to: your Capstone Portfolio is about you, not about IAS. For more information about the IAS Capstone Portfolio and resources for portfolio creation, including sample Capstone Portfolios, see: http://www.uwb.edu/ias/iasdegreeportfolio
Creating ePortfolios with Google Sites
Summary of Essential Steps
Here is a summary of the essential steps that students will need to know to set up the UW's Google Sites for an ePortfolio as well as links to their tutorial pages. These steps are also listed in the navigation tiles at the top of the page.
1. Activate your UW Google Apps.
2. Create your Site using this EXACT naming convention: LastName, Firstname IAS Portfolio, your major,
3. After your site is created, you can always access it by going to http://gmail.uw.edu and clicking on the link to Sites.
4. Share your site with your instructor (designating me as an owner in Google Sites) so I can look over your ePortfolio. Use this instructor email: firstname.lastname@example.com (not my uwb account)
5. Create a File Cabinet page to which you can upload and organize your files and learning artifacts; create other pages as needed to showcase your work.
6. Create and edit your page by adding learning artifacts including files, presentations, and multimedia.
7. Customize your site as needed including adding new pages, changing its design, moving files to other location within your ePortfolio, and integrating it with other Google tools.
8. Please include a photo of your poster on your google site, so that I may remember in detail what you produced.
9. Please note, if you need technical assistance, do not email me. Instead, please contact the IT Help Desk, http://www.bothell.washington.edu/learningtech.
Using UW Google Apps
UW Google Apps is a collection of web tools that let users easily collaborate with others on assignments and other tasks. The University of Washington has partnered with Google to provide Google Apps for UW faculty, staff, and students.
UW Google Apps is tied to your UW NETID and is different from a separate Google Account. You can login to UW Google Apps from either (https://gmail.uw.edu) or the Google homepage.


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Orange Hot Shots (8-10yrs)
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4:15pm. Saturday 9:30am
Cost:$19 per session
Ratio: 1:6
Matchplay Options: Orange Ball Hot Shots League
There is no minimum playing standard required to become involved in Tennis Gear's Orange Hot Shots lessons! We encourage all players to get involved and take part in this awesome game. As player's progress and improve their games they will start to achieve the playing standards required to move up through the classes and levels right up to our Orange Ball Squad's! There's no rush though – Orange Baller's can spend up to 3 years honing their craft on the smaller courts and developing their games right through to Hot Shots Squad and Talent Development Squad level!
No minimum playing standard required! This is our entry-level class for Orange Hot Shots and is perfect for first-time players or kids who have played a small amount of tennis. Players will work on developing all of the fundamental skills of tennis including rallying, serving, coming to the net and scoring and competing. By week 8 of the term players will take part in our Rally Awards day which will measure their progress in the following areas: Rally, Serve, Come to the Net, Score and Compete. This will give them the opportunity to progress into the next level of Orange Ball classes.
After mastering the Orange Hot Shots stage, children move on to the Green stage where the ball bounces a little higher (75 per cent compression) and the court is a bit bigger.
Orange court size: 6.4m × 18.29mTennis ball: Orange ball (50 per cent compression)
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Curses upon curses.
Now, however, my uterus is the princess of timing. What is unpleasant is menstruating during a yeast infection and UTI going on at the same time.
J. is having fun blaming my vibrator.
I, on the other hand, am blaming my good luck so far. I knew I couldn't get through my 20s without at least one good period story to tell in the nursing home.


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Every now an again I come across something that I did not know but that in retrospect, I feel I should have. Last week I heard a water pollution expert say that the copper from auto and truck brake linings, although a real breakthrough in safety when invented, is one of the biggest pollutants in streams and rivers. As vehicles brake, some copper is turned to dust and accumulates on and near roadways. Storm drains on roads almost invariably drain directly to streams and other waterways. Rain washes the copper dust into the water and causes all sort of trouble with fish and invertebrates. Salmon in particular seem to lose their sense of smell and direction when exposed to just trace amounts of copper. Maybe that is what happened to the salmon in the photo on this post? Here is a link to a PDF that describes the problem rather well, if a bit technically. Recent agreements with brake manufacturers hope to reduce the pollution,but it will take a real nationwide effort similar to what the State of Washington just did to make a difference.
Copper Brake Linings and Fish
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Huh, I didn't know that was copper in the brakes. I do know copper is highly toxic to aquarium fish though.
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You're right when you talk about water pollution. But can you imagine how much of this stuff you inhale when working or living next to a highway?
I wonder if there's ever been a real investigation into that issue?
.-= Luc J´s last blog ..Buckle-Up Your Pet in Your Car – Pet Seatbelt =-.
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Hmm, I wonder if water from a house with copper plumbing is ever a problem for aquariums? Seems like it would not be although I have heard that trace amounts of copper does get into the water.
Good point Luc. I wonder how much is in the air in a city like L.A.? I think copper is more of a problem for aquatic life rather than humans, but who knows? I bet it has been looked at somewhere. I would not want to live near a copper smelter, though!
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Will, I think with each innovation in this world there is something wrong, directly or indirectly. So many problems to fix. Anna 🙂
.-= Anna´s last blog ..Good Luck Horseshoe =-.
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Goodness, it's really amazing where all these pollutants end up coming from. Who'da thought of brake lining dust polluting the oceans & rivers. Man's impact on the environment is so far reaching isn't it?
.-= Tony´s last blog ..Fuelly.com =-.
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Goodness, it's really amazing where all these pollutants end up coming from. Who'da thought of brake lining dust polluting the oceans & rivers. Man's impact on the environment is so far reaching isn't it?
.-= Tony´s last blog ..Fuelly.com =-.
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Yeah Tony, and who would have thought that such minute quantities would have such an effect on the fish.
I agree Anna. Sometimes I don't even like to think about it!
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NEB responds to Hearing survey; Energy East participants to have oral cross-examination, multiple opportunities to ask questions and provide evidence
CALGARY, July 20, 2016 /CNW/ - The National Energy Board (NEB) announced details today of one of the most innovative hearings in its history. Intervenors in the hearing for the Energy East and Eastern Mainline projects will have multiple written and oral opportunities to provide input to the Hearing Panel, including oral cross-examination. The Hearing Order integrates feedback gathered through a survey of participants, and sets the process steps between now and March 2018.
In addition to a full written process, intervenors will be able to present up to three times in front of the Hearing Panel. The first opportunity will be at Panel sessions taking place between August and December 2016 at 10 locations along the pipeline route. The objective of these sessions is to establish key issues of interest to intervenors, and to assist them in preparing well-developed written evidence and information requests later in the process. The second opportunity will be oral cross-examination in the summer of 2017, and the third will be the final argument in the fall. Aboriginal intervenors also have the additional option of providing Oral Traditional Evidence.
"The participant survey demonstrated to us that intervenors want the opportunity to stand in front of the Hearing Panel to voice their views. We will continue to listen to the input of participants as we refine the review process over the coming months. "
Jean-Denis Charlebois, NEB Director, TransCanada Project Applications
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Though a photo gallery of celebrities is about the last place you'd expect to find social satire, something of exactly that sort happened yesterday. Scores of unsuspecting Globe and Mail readers excitedly shared a celebrity sideshow that was accompanied by some very biting, funny captions that contrasted the Occupy Wall Street movement with the excesses of the Hollywood red carpet. "Lauren Conrad, well-known chronicler of the down and out in Orange County, wore shorts to the polo match to show her support for people who can't afford long pants," read a particularly witty one.
Social media sites understandably exploded with links to the photo set, but they were also often accompanied by comments like "Better get to the Globe site right now—it's actually cool. Won't last." Interestingly, many believed that either the caption writer had 'gone rogue' or, even more conspiratorially, that the Globe and Mail site had been hacked. So widespread was the sentiment, Globe editor Mason Wright collected them here.
From one perspective, the kind of snarky, derisive tone of the captions is exactly what the web excels at, and people lapped it up. But let's think about this for a second. In light of what may be one of the most significant continent-wide protest movements in recent memory, a national newspaper makes fun of celebrity obliviousness, and even dares to show some sympathy to some anti-establishment views, and suddenly thousands feel like they've just glimpsed a glitch in the matrix. What should be entirely normal is now strange. Someone should go check up on Highgate Cemetery to see if Karl Marx is actually rolling over in his grave.
So much of the reaction to the Occupy movement has been about whether or not there is a 'clear message' or 'a conscious endgame' to the protests. But the reaction to the slideshow shows why the strength of this movement is precisely its ambivalent, often ironic nature: We no longer quite know how to envision alternatives to corporate capitalism or its links to the mainstream media. Presented with a break in the connections between the two, we feel that something has gone wrong.
Perhaps it isn't really that surprising, however. In the decades following World War II, capitalism was always counter-balanced by another way of doing things: communism. It wasn't simply a game of ideological tit-for-tat, either; post-war Canada, Britain and the United States all had little choice but to institute socialist policies like 'welfare' and 'health care' in order to fight economic inequality. As we all know, though, when the Iron Curtain fell in 1990, capitalism 'won,' and it was no coincidence that the next two decades saw a shift to economic liberalization.
With alternatives now seemingly discredited by history, the only response to the failings of capitalism is more capitalism. As philosopher Slavoj Zizek pointed out in a rare moment of lucidity, the reaction to the financial crisis of 2008 was for the government to flood the market with capital, providing the illusion of both liquidity and stability. Yet with income inequality still growing, banks still raking in billions in profit and, most significantly, unemployment at record highs, one certainly gets the sense that something didn't go quite right.
So a small but not insignificant number of people are taking to the streets to say what the yet-unnamed caption writer at Globe also expressed: something isn't right about this. They aren't clear what the solutions are, but they know all too well the problems plague us.
It's strange when, in a celebrity slideshow, we catch of the glimmer of the incredulity that is probably the only logical response to the contemporary age. But it's hard to imagine something else. There is no outside to an economy that affects all of us. In an age in which there is no alternative, there isn't some mythical anti-capitalist purity we can escape to. To wit, the About page of the OccupyTO website, one of many, simply says "Our target is to make change in Toronto, Canada, and the Toronto Market Exchange… We are looking forward for a change", as if there aren't quite words for what the point of the whole thing is.
That doesn't make the movement meaningless, though. Jacques Derrida, another hard-to-understand philosopher, liked to distinguish between the future, which was just the ordinary sense of tomorrow or next year, and l'avenir, French for 'the thing to come'. The future is expected, easy to guess at. L'avenir is the unknown, the future we don't know how to articulate or even understand.
In its 'aimlessness', the Occupy movement seems to be a way to make space for l'avenir, to open up the possibility that there may be a different way to think about things. For years, it's seemed as if the only thing to do was to keep one's head down and let markets do their thing. Occupy Wall Street—and yes, our lone, heroic caption writer too—suggest that accepting the norm isn't the only option. And even if we can't quite imagine what l'avenir looks like, we can at least gather in our unknowingness and signify that it might finally be time to think about it.
The Standard's Bert Archer provides his take: The Non-Rogue Caption Writer and What it Says About Our Perceptions of the Globe
Navneet Alang is the Toronto Standard Tech Critic.