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You buy vitamins and other nutritional supplements with the goal of improving your health, but do you know exactly what to look for, or what's inside the bottle? Just because a supplement is labeled "all-natural" doesn't mean it's safe -- or effective.
Before you buy any supplement, read through this list of frequently asked questions to make sure you're buying a product that helps rather than harms your health.
What is a dietary supplement?
Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, enzymes, amino acids, or other dietary ingredients. You take these products by mouth in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form to supplement your diet.
Can I take supplements on my own, without a doctor?
Supplements are available for sale over the counter at your local pharmacy or online without a prescription. Still, you should always check with your doctor before taking any product because some supplements can cause side effects, or interact with other prescribed or over-the-counter medicines or supplements you're already taking. It's especially important to ask your doctor about a supplement before you take it if you're pregnant or nursing, about to have surgery, or you have a health condition such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes.
What questions should I ask my doctor about taking supplements?
Ask your doctor whether you need the supplement based on your current diet and health. Also ask what benefits and risks the supplement can have, how much to take, and for how long you should take it. Make sure your doctor and pharmacist know exactly which supplements and medicines you're taking.
Are all supplements tested to make sure they're safe and effective?
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How can I tell whether I'm getting a good quality supplement?
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text: ATLANTA, MI (WKZO) -- Michigan guard Trey Burke has picked up another national honor. He is the 2013 Naismith Men's College Player of the Year. He has already picked up the AP Player of the Year, the Bob Cousy Award, The Oscar Robertson, the Wooden, the Big Ten Player of the year, and the Division 1 player of the year awards. It makes him the first Wolverine to win all the majors since Cazzie Russell did it in 1966. The one he probably wants even more he could win tonight. If the Wolverines can beat the Louisville Cardinals, he would be a "National Champion".

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COLFAX, Wash. -- A Whitman County judge decided on Thursday afternoon to release a Washington State University student accused of attacking a professor.
The judge ordered Joshua W. Nantz, 23, to appear in court again on Friday, April 19th. Court documents claimed that Nantz and three others attacked Dr. David Warner on March 30th in a Pullman parking lot. One suspect punched Warner while two others tackled him according to the police report.
Warner suffered serious head injuries. Documents showed that Warner suffered severe head injuries and required emergency surgery. Doctors removed a piece of Warner's skull according to the paperwork. Sacred Heart Medical Center staff upgraded Warner's condition to serious on Thursday.
Police arrested Nantz and Madeline Fouts, 21, on Wednesday. The two men have not been arrested.
Nantz's classmates said that they find the charges hard to believe.
"He makes everyone laugh, you know, he's the type of guy that's always been positive, at least level headed," said Tommy Hodges.
Nantz and Hodges attended Kamiak High School and WSU together. Hodges said that Nantz was not the type to look for trouble.
"To hear what happened, or him being involved is pretty shocking or not like him or at least the Josh I know," said Hodges.
He described Nantz as a jock who was also the class clown. WSU officials said that Nantz is a junior studying social sciences.
Officers credited an anonymous tip with leading them to Fouts on Wednesday. Fouts' boyfriend confirmed the names of all four suspects to police according to court documents.
Prosecutor had not decided how to charge Nantz before the hearing on Thursday afternoon. The judge explained that Nantz could be charged with first degree assault.
The defense lawyer said that Nantz does not have any criminal history. However, family friends of Dr. Warner expressed concerns in court about Nantz's release.


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New London - The city attorney has advised the City Council that a proposed ordinance requiring the police department to maintain a four-dog K-9 unit violates the city's charter.
Attorney Jeffrey T. Londregan said in a memo sent to the council on Thursday that the proposed ordinance, which the council is set to discuss Monday, would be in "direct violation" of Sections 40 and 37 of the City Charter.
But City Council President Michael Passero, who also is an attorney, strongly disagreed with Londregan's interpretation of the charter, saying the "proposed ordinance falls squarely within the legislative authority of Council as demonstrated in Sections 21 and 43."
"The community is outraged he (the mayor) is unilaterally dismantling the program,'' he said. "So that's when the councils steps in as a representative of the citizens and tells the mayor, there will (be) a K-9 unit."
Londregan wrote that the proposed ordinance is an attempt to dictate how the police department operates and what assets it must maintain.
Under the charter, the mayor, who is the chief executive of the city, controls the police department. The council cannot "dictate, or attempt to dictate," the way the mayor manages the city and its staff, Londregan wrote.
The council has proposed an ordinance mandating a minimum of four K-9 units in the police department, each comprising a dog and its handler. The cost of maintaining the units would be included in the department's annual budget.
"As the proposed K-9 Patrol Division ordinance is an attempt to give an order to the Police Department to maintain certain services and patrols divisions, it is in direct conflict with the provisions of the City Charter,'' Londregan wrote.
But Passero said he is confident the council's proposal is permitted under the charter.
"We organize departments. We could reorganize any department. That's our legislative prerogative,'' he said.
In an email response to Londregan's memo, Passero wrote that he anticipated Londregan's opinion and drafted the ordinance so as to not interfere in the "administration" of the police department.
"The ordinance does not dictate how the Chief/Mayor manage or direct the K-9 unit,'' he wrote. " The legislation only requires that the police department include a K-9 unit within certain minimum parameters. This is a policy issue that rests within the legislative power vested with the Council. The Mayor, in turn, will be obligated to exercise his executive authority to carry out the mandate."
The council's Public Safety Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, followed by the City Council at 7 p.m.
In June, Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio eliminated two K-9 positions in the department. Buck, a German shepherd, was retired for medical reasons and Bessie, a bloodhound, was scheduled to be donated to another department, leaving one police dog in the department, as required by the police union contract. Officer Todd Lynch, the police union president, is the only officer paired with a K-9. His dog is Jasper, a German shepherd.
Finizio has said he does not support an urban police department using dogs that bite and intimidate.
"I fully support a K-9 program that employs the use of detection and tracking dogs, such as our bloodhound Bessie," Finizio said. "I reiterate that as a matter of policy, I do not support the use of biting/patrol dogs in city law enforcement."
After an outcry from some members of the department and the public, Finizio reinstated Bessie.
Last month, the council passed a non-binding resolution supporting a K-9 unit in the police department with at least four dogs. It then proposed the ordinance, which in effect would require the department to have a K-9 unit with at least four dogs.
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Section 853p, act June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 17,62 Stat. 300, provided that retired pay be based on highest rank held. See section 3046 of this title.
Section 853q, act June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 18,62 Stat. 300, provided that Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned Officers' Act of 1948 would not affect retired rank and pay held pursuant to other laws. See section 3047 of this title.
Section 853r, act June 3, 1948, ch. 390, § 19,62 Stat. 300, related to personnel board. See section 3022 of this title.
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Christmas Eve is a time of family gathering around. I have a confession to make. I many times was cloistered in a room with a sewing machine finishing my gifts. I have been know to be up until 4 am. Yes, the Hero was rolling his eyes. A fellow blogger said about shoppers who were agitated in long lines, 'Dec 25 comes the same time every year.' LOL, yep, my planning skills were just not the best in the world.
I took a poll among some of my children, and they told me that our Christmas Eve was a series of attempts at different traditions. We read the Nativity story from St. Luke in the Bible. We made cookies and milk for Santa. As they grew older, the older children got to play Santa for the younger ones. They liked that as it gave them distinction.
As it began to be late, the adults were playing cards and drinking eggnog. My cousin Dale and I were playing with some toys (yes, that means, I don't remember what we were doing) . Uncle Ed and my older cousin Darryl, who was home for the holidays from the service, began to fuss at my younger cousin and I to go to bed or Santa wouldn't be able to come. We went off to our rooms to get ready for bed. All of a sudden, we heard bells and the slamming of the front door. Of course, that meant the two of us had to come out to see what was going on. To our surprise there was a huge stuffed panda bear and a set of cowboy guns sitting in front of the tree. The panda was mine the guns were Dale's. They told us that Santa had been in a hurry because we had stayed up so late, so he dropped them off at the front door on his way to the next town. Yes, we believed him and were delighted with the presents. The next day my cousin and I played Cowboys and Indians. Wow. Innocent times in a different world.
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People who live in the southern half of the country can get a fast Zone meal without the usual fast-food fallout. We sent Sherlock Zone to check it out. Every month our trusty sleuth investigates a different restaurant menu that might leave Zone diners clueless.
A salad bar is the perfect place to find a Zone meal. The menu at Souper Salad is no exception. Sherlock selected tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, kidney beans and some olives for his salad. He then topped it with tuna fish and the whites of a boiled egg.
Several types of soups are on the menu, some of which contain 1 block of carbohydrate and 1 block of protein per serving, including New England clam chowder, chicken tetrazini, white bean chicken, chili, and zucchini chicken.
Since Sherlock thought he hadn't eaten enough carbs, he rounded out his meal with a piece of fruit. Selections include apples, oranges, pineapples, strawberries, kiwis, plums, and grapes.
Actually, Sherlock did a little detective work before he visited the restaurant by checking out soupersalad.com, which lists complete nutritional information for all the menu items.
If there's no Souper Salad in your area, visit a supermarket instead for a fast-food lunch that is completely in the Zone. Create a salad, stop by the deli for protein and grab a couple of pieces of fruit.


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After being accepted to Harding, the next step is to prepare you for your first semester on campus. We want to assist you in taking the best possible step for your university career. Attending one of the two Summer Stampede sessions is a great way for a new student to become acquainted with Harding and have a great start to your first semester. We have planned activities to introduce you to university life. Although it is not required, it gives you several advantages. At Summer Stampede:
This is your invitation to attend one of these sessions.
Summer Stampede is open to students fully accepted to Harding University. which means you should have received your Harding acceptance letter in order to register. If you have not completed the admissions process or are not sure yet of your acceptance, please contact your Admissions Counselor.
In order for us to do our very best in advising and helping you select your classes, you must have taken either the ACT or SAT test before attending one of the Summer Stampede Sessions. If you are unsure that a record of your test is in our files please contact your Admissions Counselor.
Reservations will open in January, 2014. The dates for Stampede 2014 are June 12-13, July 10-11. Once you decide which session to attend, you can follow the link "Signup" on the left to reserve your spot. There will be a link to a form for each session. Only fill out the form for the session that you plan to attend. Submit your reservation online as early as possible. This allows us time to prepare the folders and registration materials for your arrival.
The $50 Summer Stampede fee covers dinner on Thursday evening, a continental breakfast and lunch on Friday, and up to 3 nights in the residence hall. It should be mailed to:Harding UniversityBox 10761Searcy, AR 72149
Make checks payable to Harding University.
To pay by credit card, call 501-279-4106. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Please have your credit card number, expiration date, and security number (3 digits on back of card) ready when you call to make a payment.
Housing is provided for students only. Students will stay in one of Harding's residence halls on campus and are expected to bring their own towels, pillows, and sheets and blankets to fit a twin bed. Students should also bring a backpack to carry their documents.
There is no specific dress requirement for Stampede, but everything should follow Harding's dress code. This means that shorts need to be mid-thigh length, dresses and skirts need to be knee length, and tank top straps need to be at least two inches thick.
Parents may contact the Heritage Inn toll free at 1-888-766-2465 to make their own housing arrangements.
Students should arrive on campus by 1 p.m. Thursday June 12 or July 10. Registration will be in the Student Center Lobby in front of the Harding Bookstore (see the Campus Map). Please check in to your dorm first when you arrive, and then come over to the Student Center.
A shuttle service is provided from the Little Rock airport. Searcy is 45 minutes from the Little Rock airport. Please plan your flights accordingly. Students should arrive on campus by 1:00 pm Thursday. Return flights should be booked AFTER 5:00 pm on Friday. You will enter flight information on the reservation form. Please have your final flight information ready when you fill out your reservation form, but changes can be made by contacting the Stampede office. Final flight information is needed NO LATER than a week in advance, because the shuttle schedule is made at that time.
Each Harding student is required to submit proof of two immunizations against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). This information must be on file in the Admissions Office before you may register for classes, as Arkansas law prohibits you from attending class until your records have been received. Therefore, a registration hold will be placed on your academic account which will prevent you from being able to register for classes.
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Transitioning to Kindergarten: A Toolkit for Early Childhood Educators
Supporting Teachers as Learners: A guide for mentors and coaches in early care and education
$3.00 each for members. $29.95 for non-members at Red Leaf Press (July 2013). Members may send a check payable to the American Federation of Teachers to: AFT Order Department, 555 New Jersey Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001. Shipping and handling costs are included. Please include the publication name, and your membership number and local (if applicable). Orders are limited to three books per member.
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The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says a magnitude 4.3 quake was recorded Monday night about 18 miles west-southwest of Denali National Park.
The Fairbanks-based center says it has received no reports that the light quake was felt or caused any damage. The quake hit at 8:06 p.m. Alaska time at a depth of 65 miles.
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For those of you who may have not caught up with the latest internet fad, Twitter is an Internet-based, social-networking service that allows the user to send short messages to a group of friends. Since the messages can't be larger than 140 characters, it's designed to give friends just a little taste of what's going on in your life.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky threw its annual party last week in Lexington.
Sixteen teams from around the state earned the right to take part in the National City/Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena.
The tournament tipped off Wednesday afternoon and concluded on Saturday night with the Holmes Bulldogs cutting down the nets after defeating Louisville Central in double overtime in the Championship Game.
Tough times require us to think of ways of saving and getting the most out of what we have.
As you may know, the month of April is when the law requires the delinquent tax bills to be sold at the courthouse steps. The tax sale in Owen County will be held April 29. After the tax sale, all the delinquent tax bills are turned over to the County Clerk's Office.
At this time the tax payer will be faced with an increase in the amount due. However, if your tax bill is purchased from the clerk's office by a third party, the price grows more and more.
I am sure that when most people see that I am writing a column about getting ready to dance they will assume I am referring to March Madness – otherwise known as the "Big Dance." The tournament is one of my favorite times of the year.
But I am not writing this about basketball. In fact, I write this column at the expense of my manhood.
OK, who I am trying to kid? And you can stop giggling.
One of my mentors-at-a-distance was Carl Sagan. I watched his now-famous TV show, Cosmos, read some of his books and read his articles in the popular media. His words in a Sunday magazine article, though written over 20 years ago, blazed off the paper and have stuck with me through the years. Carl saw the training he received as a great gift, one that the son of an immigrant would never have received except for this wonderful confluence of time and space – here and now and in America.
When I was younger, it was always a treat for me to get to come to Owenton.
It may not be the biggest city, it may not have big fancy restaurants, a Wal-Mart or a plethora of clothing stores, but there was always something about Owenton that appealed to me.
As I've gotten older, I've noticed something about Owenton that is drastically different from other cities I've visited. The courthouse sits at the center of downtown, and the downtown area thrives right around the courthouse.
In a society where so much emphasis is being placed on winning, it seems there is not enough being placed on how to act when you do. Not only can you be a poor sport when you lose, it is not uncommon for someone to be a sore winner.
That is not the case in Owen County.
The basketball teams made history this season when both the varsity girls and boys won a District Championship. The boys even advanced to the semifinals of the 8th Region Tournament.
As most of you probably know, on the morning of Jan. 22 my daughter was in a horrific car accident. She had left, as she did every morning, wondering if I liked her shirt, if her hair looked OK and could I grab her a snack for breakfast. In less than five minutes after she left, a friend of hers called me and said, "Katey has been in an accident." It took me seconds to be out the door and to her.
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Ethanol industry may rebound this year
Producers stand to benefit as farmers make up lost ground in corn fields.
By Jim Probasco
Until last week, only 15% of the corn crop in Iowa (the leading corn growing state in the nation) had been planted.
Then came a week of good weather. Iowa farmers responded by launching an invasion of farm machinery into their fertile fields. As of Sunday, 71% of the corn crop had been planted according to The Associated Press.
The same scene played out in all of the key grain states to the extent that the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its weekly crop progress update that 71% of the corn crop had been sown in those states as well. This figure isn't far off from the 79% average farmers planted by this time over the past five years.
State by state, the numbers are impressive. In addition to the 71% of corn planted in Iowa, 75% of this year's seed has been sown in Illinois, along with 70% of the crop in Missouri, Kansas, and Minnesota.
Tuesday's Daily Livestock Report, commenting on the unprecedented planting of 43% of the anticipated corn crop in one week said, "When accounting for the increase in corn acres that are expected to be planted this year, (last week) is by far the biggest number of acres ever planted in a one-week window."
Last year, 95% of the corn crop had been planted by now. However, last year featured a warm early spring. This year has not been nearly so favorable.
Farmers and commodity traders are not the only people paying attention to potential corn yields this year. Corn yields affect another industry in a big way. And that industry is ethanol.
Last year's drought conditions, lower corn yields, the resulting higher corn prices along with generally moderate gasoline prices, made ethanol so expensive that producers cut back for the first time in 16 years, according to Bloomberg.
As planting conditions improved this year, and the likelihood of a bumper corn crop increased, the doom and gloom surrounding ethanol has started to lift. More corn means lower prices per bushel. That translates to lower production costs, and all of a sudden, ethanol is competitive again.
All good news indeed to companies like Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), the nation's number-one ethanol producer. Revenue in the ethanol division of the company grew 7.7% year over year.
Another beneficiary is Valero Energy (VLO). Valero is number-three in ethanol production with a 1.2-billion gallon annual capacity and reported gross margins of $0.42 per gallon in the first quarter of 2013, compared with $0.34 per gallon in the same period last year.
Combined, Archer Daniels Midland and Valero are the two largest publicly traded ethanol producers in the country.
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There are no subsidies on corn or on ethanol in the United States. The corn from which ethanol is made is field corn, not sweet corn, which is the kind you would eat at your dinner table.
You may get 20% fewer miles per gallon from ethanol, but you pay 25% less for it at the pump, and the price gap is only expected to increase! Your car and our society will benefit because ethanol is an oxygenate. Oxygenates are used by fuel blenders to increase the oxygen content of gasoline, which improves combustion efficiency and eliminates emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants. According to the EPA, 10 percent ethanol/gasoline mix can reduce volatile organic compounds by 9.7%, carbon monoxide by 36% and exhaust benzene by 38.9%. BTW, your car will run equally as cool with ethanol blended with the gasoline.
One of the byproducts from making ethanol is animal feed. Farmers would much rather feed their animals dried distillers grains or DDGs than straight field corn. A study from the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M said "…corn prices have had little to do with rising food costs." They also said that "Important food items like bread, eggs, and milk have high prices that are largely unrelated to ethanol or corn prices, but correspond to fundamental supply/demand relationships in the world."
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Burgers or Blogging? Further Thoughts on Pursuing Your Passion
Published on - March 19th, 2012 (by J.D. Roth)
Over the past couple of weeks, we've been exploring the nature of work at Get Rich Slowly. What does it mean to pursue your passion? Is passion what work should be about? Or is a job just a source of income?
For me, there's no right answer.
Right now, yes, I'm pursuing my passion, and I love it. As a full-time writer working from home, I'm doing work I've always wanted to do, and I do it on my own schedule. Yet I recognize this isn't what everyone wants. Kris, for instance, loves her job and her co-workers. She finds the work fulfilling, and she likes the security of having an employer take care of things like taxes, paychecks, and health insurance.
What bothers me about this ongoing conversation about work is that so many people want to frame the discussion in black and white terms, as if there are absolute right answers. There aren't.
Burgers or Blogging?
One of my favorite jobs ever was flipping hamburgers at McDonald's. I'm not joking. It was awesome.
What made a dead-end job like fry cook so amazing? Looking back, I think there were a number of factors:
- I had a good manager.
- I had good co-workers.
- I worked hard at what I did. Sure, I was a lowly burger flipper, but I was a damn good one.
Though we were just a crew churning out fast food along the side of the freeway, all of us loved working together, and we took pride in what we did. We wanted to be the best crew in the store, if not the state. It was fun.
In contrast, I once worked at a Burger King just a few blocks from this McDonald's and the experience couldn't have been more different. At the Burger King, nobody cared about quality. Nobody cared about anything. The manager didn't want to be there. The employees would rather complain about life than get the work done. (And yes, I was part of the problem in that case.) It was a crummy job at a crummy restaurant.
From the outside, the jobs and the places were nearly identical. From the inside, it was like the difference between heaven and hell. (Okay, that's hyperbole, but still…you know what I mean.) Even a dead-end job can be fun, meaningful, and fulfilling under the right circumstances (and with a good attitude).
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On the other hand, I've never been more fulfilled than I have been since quitting my day job to blog full time. I took a huge risk by leaving the box company to pursue my passion, but I'm glad I did. So many amazing opportunities have come as a result of the decision.
I get a lot of complaints when I write about people who pursue their passions. "Not everyone can do that!" people say. "It's not that easy!" people warn. And so on. But I'm not saying this is for everyone. I'm no Tim Ferriss out there trying to pretend that everyone can quit the nine-to-five to work just four hours a week. If I've conveyed that's what I think, it's been wholly unintentional. (And besides, most bloggers I know work at least as much as everyone else, and many work much, much more.)
It can be dangerous to turn a hobby or a passion into a full-time job. When that happens, it can turn from something you want to do into something you have to do. This can be a big problem. Again, I can use myself as an example.
When I was a boy, I loved programming computers. I dabbled in this hobby through high school and college and then, in 1998, I took some formal computer programming classes. In the summer of 1999, I picked up a couple of computer programming jobs. I was working 40 hours a week pursuing my passion. I HATED IT! Turns out that what I found fun as a hobby made me miserable when I had to do the work for somebody else. I spent a few months slogging through code before slinking back to the box factory. (And if I was willing to return to my position as box salesman, I must surely have been unhappy.)
Over time, I've come to believe that it is possible to make money by pursuing your passions. But I also believe that it is possible to be happy with a job that is just a job. What's best for your situation? Only you can say.
Making It Up As We Go Along
Yesterday, Knot Theory shared the story of how he quit his dream job to find more mundane work.
Recently, Jacob from Early Retirement Extreme did something very extreme. He un-retired — gave up life as a professional blogger — and went back to work.
And then there's me. Yes, I'm still writing full time. But more and more, I'm doing other work (even though it's not for pay). I spend ten hours a week actively working on Spanish, and many more hours passively learning the language. (Active work is reading and speaking and studying; passive work is listening to music and podcasts as I do other things.)
I've been volunteering for four to five hours per week in a second-grade classroom, rekindling my latent love of teaching. (In college, I had planned to be a first-grade teacher, but lost track somewhere along the way.) On Saturday, I took a training course so that I could tutor native Spanish speakers in English. If all goes according to plan, I'll be tutoring a student in English within just a few days.
These are small things, I know, and they're not real work in the sense that I'm being paid or producing anything for anyone. (Yet.) But they're a start. They're a move from me being only a blogger to becoming something more. I feel as if something is pushing me (or leading me) toward a new career, one that combines Spanish and teaching and writing and personal finance. I'm not fighting it. Right now, I'm relaxing and enjoying the ride.
My point is this: There's no one right way to approach a career path. We're all just making this up as we go along. Because of that, you shouldn't get frustrated when career advice doesn't seem to apply to you. If something doesn't fit, set it aside and move on.
Is That Job Right for You?
In November, GRS reader (and now friend) Sarah Peck posted her one-page career "cheat sheet". "Given statistics that say that as much as 80% of people don't like their job," wrote Peck, "and some 25% of us are un- or under-employed, I scratched out a quick flow chart for questions to ask yourself about your current job — or a job you are considering."
Ultimately, the key to being happy with work is to figure out how it fits into your life. Do you want to do what you love? Or would you rather you simply worked to pay the bills? Neither one is right; neither one is wrong.
Whatever the case, when you work, do your best. This is the real key to job fulfillment — not to pursue your passion, but to be passionate about what you pursue. This is a subtle but important difference. When you choose to do your best, not only is your employer rewarded, not only is the customer rewarded, but you are rewarded as well.
Spot on as usual.
I've always been a jack of all trades, master of none, but lately I've been working to find my true passion. Every morning I wake up and ask myself "if I could do anything today, what would it be?."
I'm hoping that by answering this question enough I'll find what it really is I want to be doing and I'll figure out a way to do it.
I've already discovered that one of those things for me is writing, and after an 18 month layoff I'm back to writing and I'm already feeling more fulfilled.
Hey Daniel, I've been thinking along these lines recently too! For me the inspiration has been watching several of the famous TED Talks. It kind of gets you to thinking that if all of these guys have had such success with their philosophies, then there must be something to it right?
Clearly, it seems that liking what you do is important. I have stayed at a job too long because it was a paycheck. But to do something you actually enjoy is probably more important. So long as it is possible to earn as much or more, you have lost nothing.
But I understand the need for security too and it is hard to give up security for uncertainty.
I find it fulfilling to do my best at whatever I do. I've had jobs all over the totem pole and I generally enjoy them as long as I do my best. The fellow employees and atmosphere absolutely make or break the job though. I've had amazing bosses and I've had really horrible bosses. Currently I love my job, I am good at it but the atmosphere has been pretty bad for awhile now. That makes it a hard call because I feel like the atmosphere could improve since it was at one time better than it is now. I love working for someone else though as I like collecting a paycheque and letting the boss deal with the stress of owning the company.
My partner is an exceptional artist and could easily make a living on her art. But making mass produced art also brings up tensions, uncertainties, and just takes the love of the craft away from the creation. It makes it a job. So, i try to support the artist, not the job.
Personally, I absolutely lve research. Research pushes our world forward. Right now, however, I have to pay off student loans so I'm looking at jobs outside of academia (they tend to pay more, especially at the junior level).
For me, the important is to enjoy lfe and my family. My blog, a possible but unlikely source of income, is a hobby.
I've been reading Cal Newport's blog Study Hacks for awhile (http://calnewport.com/blog/). He has been exploring this idea of developing a rewarding career, and whether or not people should "follow their passions". To paraphrase, he doesn't always think following your passion is a good idea, instead he argues that one should get really good at what they do, and a rewarding career will follow. I think he has an interesting take on the matter, although I don't always agree with every point.
This post reminds me of my sister a lot. She got her PHD a few years ago and got the job that went with the PHD (research), and realized she wasn't happy. So she decided to go after what she really wanted to do, her "passion" as you say; and finds that it isn't so great doing that as a full-time job either. (just like your experience, JD). And so now she's looking around again for what to do and trying to decide if she should work 'just to pay the bills' or if she must love her job. This post is perfect for her.
I know how your sister feels. I got my PhD, but even in the middle of it I realized that I hated research. I stuck with it and got my degree (accompanied by many tears and a fair amount of beer), and I had discovered a small sector that I did enjoy: regulation of research. It was hard to try and switch fields, and I ended up doing a 1.5 year post-doc while continuing to look for a position (the post-doc was so much worse than the degree mostly due to the people I worked with). I finally found a job in regulation; I've been here two months, and I love it!
There are all sorts of jobs related to research but not the same old fight for funding type work. One resource could be if there is an alumni association at her grad school; ours has a career fair to try and expose students to less traditional jobs that they may not have otherwise considered. Tell her good luck for me, and not being miserable is worth it, even if she isn't necessarily persuing her passion.
I'm a university professor and just moved to a different university and country less than a year ago. I thought I had stopped caring about research but what I really hated was my former institution and department. Sometimes a change IS as good as a rest, as they say.
However, what I've also accepted is that I don't particularly care for or about teaching, esp the kinds of courses I'm stuck doing. I do it well enough (I win teaching awards and get good evals from students and peers) but I have zero interest in getting better at it through workshops, etc etc. So I'm content with being good enough to skate by. People are often flabbergasted when I saw this, but it's not like I'm slacking. I'm just not going all-out.
Not all gifts have to be shared with the world!
When I worked at McDonald's it was challenging and rewarding. Very hard work.
For the record, I failed that cheat sheet. I don't know what that means for me, as I'm not prepared to leave the world of 9-5 (logistically, not mentally).
I don't know where you failed, but it may not mean leaving the 9-5. If you hate your boss or the environment or they aren't receptive to ideas, maybe there is a different department or company that could be better. And sometimes the ability to learn new things is based on your boss too (do they encourage you to attend meetings or conferences that may expand your knowledge base, or do they consider it a waste of time).
While I know unemployment is up, it isn't always the best idea to say "I have a job, and that's better than some". You could always look at opportunities and maybe send your resume to a head hunter and see what pops up.
A lot of it depends on what you want to get out of your job, too. If you look at work as career and as a defining part of yourself the WHAT becomes a much bigger deal.
I wrote a blog post a while back that follows this idea: you don't have to pursue a passion for your paid work. Your job can be just your job, doing it for the paycheck. Your true interests can lie outside of your work with great results.
I worked at McDonalds as well. I was not as enthused as you were by that work!
Having been in my current job for 27 years (yikes!), there have been times when I loved it, times when I hated it, times when I could hardly stand to come to work, and times like now, when I enjoy it but am not married to it. I hope that this carries me through the next 8 years to retirement.
That being said, it is important to me to remember that the work is worth doing and that it is the best possible job I could have given where we live. (My husband refuses to move, and most days I don't want to, either.)I am preparing for a retirement job that will allow for some travel and other forms of fulfillment, but at this point am at a sort of peace.
I *love* your last paragraph. That is the key.
When I got out of school I started a career in high tech product management. It's a good job that pays very well and I'm really good at it. However, it's not my passion. So a few years ago, I started blogging about fitness. That was not a huge success but it taught me a lot. I took that experience and started blogging about personal improvement. I did slightly better but still not a big success. A few months ago I took all the things I learned from blogging and from my high tech career and combined them into my new eCommerce site. I can still remember how amazingly happy I was when Diamonds or Dogs launched. It was like watching a child being born.
Will it work? No clue, but I'm having fun and I'm learning a lot along the way.
Follow your passion. It's not that risky and you'll be much happier even if you're not tremendously successful.
Perhaps the word "passion" is too strong for many people to deal with (and so many lack vision and passion). Instead, perhaps the message – that I hope everyone can agree on – is that everyone should strive toward doing work they like/enjoy and that at a minimum, they don't hate.
As you grow and mature it's perfectly possible to lose the desire you once had for a certain job or career; often the role doesn't really change at all or change fast enough to keep pace with you. The exciting thing is when you realise you want to stop doing one job and change for something else, even if you haven't got a clue what would be best for you to do, because all of a sudden you realise anything is possible! Scary but all part of life and moving forward.
I've always been a good planner/administrator/logistics person, and spent a number of years doing such work, growing more bored and unhappy by the minute. Last year I made a change – I'm still doing administration, but now I'm working for my spouse's small business, building something for the two of us. I'm SO MUCH HAPPIER with new meaning behind what I do. It's not the work itself to which I objected- it was the meaning behind it, or lack thereof. My 'passions' are my creative hobbies, which give me enjoyment, but I have no desire to make money from.
I'm not doing what I love, but I'm taking steps to improve that situation. My day job sucks the life out of me, but it pays the bills and I occasionally get some satisfaction out of it. I do try to do my best because I do get paid well, and it reflects my personal values.
I know plenty of people who aren't doing what they love, but slog away at their jobs because it pays well and allows them to do what they love outside of work. I agree when you say there is no right and wrong, because some people are working in jobs they hate because they need to, or simply because they have different goals in life.
I have grown to hate taking direction from other people, so I've been spending a lot of my free time developing my ideas and investing the resources into making them a reality. It's been tough, because it's so easy to think about going to work and spend my days off doing something fun. Ultimately, I hope that it pays off and I am doing something I love all the time.
A collection of thoughts on this matter — sorry it's a bit disjointed.
At this point in my career/life, I'm starting to realize that the things I want at work are:
People I want to work with/for
Creative influence
Work/Life balance
I have the first two in my current job, and am working on the last one.
I tend to identify myself through my job, but that's something I'm working to correct. However, my jobs/career have taught me so much about myself, and other people. I've developed parts of my personality I never even knew I had. (Perhaps I've let other parts wither as well.) But I would not be who I am today without the work experiences and coworkers I've had. (I met my husband at work!)
I wouldn't say that my current job is my passion. But I am passionate about many elements of it, and passionate about doing the best work I can. It pays well and that is incredibly satisfying, because it gives me a sense of security that permeates everything I do.
The McDonald's story reminds me of my time as a waitress at a very busy restaurant. It was one of the best jobs I ever had, because I always knew exactly what to do (clear goals), almost always had a little more to do than I could handle (constantly challenged), and never brought any work home with me (work/life balance). Time flew by and the tips didn't hurt either.
Like you, I turned my blogging into paid writing work. Do I make a lot of money? No. But I am ohhhhhh! so happy. Eventually, it'll pay off more. But in the interim, I'm having way too much fun.
Do your best.
The rest, will follow.
Finding your passion is not easy. I tried 6 times before I became successful. Then, it changes and evolves. Work and life changes and evolves and you must change with it. I probably would not like it if everything stayed the same anyway.
Having a good team and work environment is key to being happy at your job. Even if you are passionate about the work that you do,if your team members and boss are difficult to work with, you will be unhappy. I've been working for several years in my current position and have gone under multiple bosses over that time. I always do my best to excel in everything I am involved with. However, on periods when my current boss is hard to work with, I do notice that my energy level and job satisfaction is lower. I am not as inspired as when I have a good boss.
My take is that always do your best in what you do. Put your stamp on it and make yourself proud. If you are unhappy with your job and can't perform your best as a result, then you are in the wrong environment. Move on.
It's great to have a choice to pursue your passion. Most people are stuck in their job whether they like it or not. Good luck with the Spanish tutoring and teaching.
Here's a question that I have J.D.
I have 2 years left before i retire.. but hate the job but it's not hard work. Would you still leave the job to find your passion if you were getting excellent pay and 5 weeks off.. or would you tough it out?
Oh yes.. and I worked at Burger King (first job).. kept losing my band aids in the burgers.
PS- not sure if everyone found this in their news plate this morning, but the Washington Post has an article about a new economic study that claims to prove that the decline in manufacturing jobs is not so much a result of increased worker productivity as of the fact that other countries are simply eating our lunch. OUCH!
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Eating our lunch! But are they finding band-aids in their burgers??
I think the problem a lot of us have is that we still wonder "what am I going to be when I grow up?" Nobody told us we might not ever figure out the answer!
I've been out of college nearly 20 years and have had seven different jobs. I stay in each position longer than the last, and my career path makes sense, but I still don't know what I'm going to do next and it's something that is very much on my mind on a regular basis.
My number one requirement for any job is great, engaged coworkers – they make each day a pleasure, and even the frustrating parts are easier to take.
J.D.: I, like you, greatly enjoy writing. In fact, I moved on to work full time at my blog and helping others with their blogs, and I'm loving it!
On the "Right Job for Me" cheat sheet, I loved the question: "Do I want to become my boss." Today, I have several "bosses" who are customers of my work, and yes, I'd love to become just like them!
Amazing thoughts, thank you!
Thanks for the honesty and the last couple of articles. They have been a great way to show a couple sides of the issue. Keep up the great work!
I quit my day job after seven years. I didn't have any dependents. I gave up my apartment and house sat for 2 years. I worked mundane, but low-stress jobs and joined a writing group to try to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. When I couldn't figure it out, I joined the Peace Corps. While overseas, I worked through What Color Is Your Parachute (twice!). Now I am self-employed as a music therapist, and I got 100% on that Cheat Sheet. But I'm not done, I'm working developing a community center for kids with autism.
I love my work. I've owned my own consulting business for 15 years. Today, my friend and I were coming back from a weekend away. As we crossed the border, the customs guard asked what we did for a living. We both explained what businesses we own. And the guard said, "And you both took a Monday off?" And we exclaimed, in unison, "We're self employed!"
I love the flexibility my work gives me. I love that I can make dinner in the middle of the afternoon or take off to go see a performance at my child's school. I love that I get to choose the work I do and how and when I do it.
It's not all easy. But it feels easy, in comparison with many other options. And I love it enough that I've started another business (Consultant Journal, originally my blog) to teach people to start, run and grow consulting businesses. In fact, helping other people launch businesses gives me great joy.
I don't know that everyone needs to pursue their passions. In one of my ebooks, I actually talk about the value of doing what you like, not what you love, if it's what supports other things you love. Maybe you like your work, but you love getting off work at a reasonable time to go skiing, having flex time to see your kids at school, or having money that pays for vacations or hobbies. I think it's okay to work at something you like (nobody wants to work at stuff they hate) and not just what you love, because it's really the entire picture that makes up your life.
MY J-O-B is a means to an end. It's basically an entry level job, yet 10 times better than the last 2 ½ jobs that I've had. My plan is to move up and around within this company every year. It's not an impossible goal. People move up and around at this job all of the time. I'm eager to learn, to grow, to broaden my skill sets, and to advance with the company. Yet, regardless of my title or tenure, this will always be a JOB to me. I've mentally separated what I love vs what I have to do to pay the bills. I'm cool with paying the bills. I'm not cool with not paying the bills.
The hours are great. The benefits and PTO are great. The paid holidays are very generous and I look forward to overtime when it it's offered. My ultimate plan is to force myself into a decision. I have a few side hustles ( blogger in progress) and whichever one grows to residual income or 3x times what I make at my job, then for the sake of my family and my sanity, I'll will let one of my jobs or hustles go.
The big picture is to acquire real revenue generating assets that allow me to have more control of my time and career/entrepreneur choices.
I'm in your boat. I decide not to pursue a conventional career – I'm freelancing full-time. I'm not making a lot by any stretch, but the money will increase in time because I love what I'm doing. Great post.


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I lived in Rome in the early 90's and made friends with these two Sardinians who introduced me to Lambrusco amabile - "friendly Lambrusco" - that's what they call the sweeter version... We loved it. Never tried the white or pink variety. In retrospect, if this was all the rage in the 1970's, then maybe this was the precursor to the wine cooler craze of the eighties???
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SK -- so glad you have highlighted Lambrusco -- it's so rare here. PS -- they were selling some at Trader Joe's, didn't try it, but now I'm encouraged to give it a whirl!
Jenny -- sorry, and kudos!
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"Emilio Medici is one of Lambrusco's oldest producers..."
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- FANTASTICOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/21/2014My friends and I love this place for brunch. We try to come once every month. So far we haven't found anywhere better.Special Features:
- Brunch BuffetOpenTable Diner Since 2013VIPDined on 9/21/2014The food was fair. Large selection on the brunch buffet, deserts were tasty.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not as good this yearOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/21/2014We have enjoyed brunch here for several years but noticed that this year they cut down tremendously on choices and did not have enough staff at stations creating long lines even though the restaurant was not that busy. We hope the restaurant stops cutting back or they will wind up to be just average and will lose a lot of customersSpecial Features:
- Great brunchOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 9/21/2014Went here for brunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. Wait staff were great, the restarant was beautiful. We were sat on the porch with a beautiful view of the river and downtown. We got there when it opened at 10 so we didn't have to wait in line for food (especially the omelet station which got backed up). Everything was delicious, especially enjoyed the donut station.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 9/19/2014For a restaurant that wants to be an upscale establishment, the Grand Concourse misses the mark. The wine list is very limited and the choices are not the best. Food is not properly prepared. I ordered a medium rare rib eye and got a medium well. A table near me also had the same results. A nice place to visit for the ambiance but that it. Management is pretty much non existent. Really made us feel welcome when that started clearing all the tables around us to set up for a wedding the following night. We tried it, but I would not recommend it.
- Visiting Pitt FamilyPittParentDined on 9/16/2014We selected this restaurant from searching the web not knowing what we would actually encounter when we visited our son on college. What a wonderful experience!!! The Grand Concourse is absolutely beautiful, the food is wonderful and our waiter, Jimmy, was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, made everything sound scrumptious. He was very attentive and professional!!! We sat in the River View room and on a sunny afternoon, we had a breathtaking view of the Allegheny River while enjoying a late lunch with our family. Our visit to Pittsburgh was made that much better!Special Features:
- Always a treat!Luvs2Dine57Dined on 9/14/2014The sunset dining menu is superb. I thoroughly enjoyed the Martha's Vineyard Salad, Coconut Macadamia Shrimp, rice, broccoli and chocolate mousse. My husband loved his crab cakes, Charley's Chowder, asparagus, rice and chocolate mousse. Freshly baked Poppy seed rolls and salmon pate were also delicious. I prefer seating in the main dining room although this visit we enjoyed the city of Pittsburgh views from the River Room. Check out the Sunday Brunch too as it is simply the best in the region!Special Features:
- disappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/14/2014I was not impressed at all. I didn't like the way the food was so scattered with no labels-I wasn't sure what some of the things were. I am only 5' -there were 3 bowls that were so high I couldn't see what was in them. We were there at 2pm and there were no visible signs of the omlet bar. We took family there for a 50th anniversary-we were all very disappointed. As for the food itself-we were very disappointed . We will not be going there again.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/14/2014My first time dining at the grand concourse. The food and service were excellent for a reasonable price too. I will gladly go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- As always Great!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/14/2014Love the brunch tradition for my daughter's birthday every year!! Great food!!Special Features:
- Family gatheringYummyDined on 9/14/2014There was 12 of us for brunch and we were all treated as if there was only 1 of us!!! It was wonderful. good food, good service, a good time had by all :) We'll be back :)Special Features:
- Awesome brunch4TheLuvofFoodDined on 9/14/2014So many great food options and I had a spectacular Bloody Mary! Loved the atmosphere and the service was fantastic. Would reccomend this brunch for a special occasionSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Sunday brunchHappy123Dined on 9/14/2014You made some changes to the brunch and it is really good. The omelettes are good and it is just a wonderful atmosphere. Favorite place for brunch in the Pittsburgh area.Special Features:
- Best BrunchBarbDined on 9/14/2014We enjoyed our brunch and I am sorry that I cannot remember our server's name but she was excellent and explained everything to us. Hopefully you can check your records for that day and commend her. The food was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Beautiful brunchSweetMelissDined on 9/14/2014I enjoyed dinning in a unique setting. The piano player added to the experience. The food was good. I particularly liked the omlet station and the fresh donuts. The buffet area had many options but the food was not as notable. The staff was attentive and friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Bit DisappointedDisappointedDinerDined on 9/13/2014My last visit to the Grand Concourse had me quite upset. I had made reservations for two about a week ahead of time and specifically stated, "please seat us in the center, it will be my guest's first time to the Grand Concourse." When we arrived, we were taken all the way to the back room, which had a view of the city on the water. Once arriving, I realized there was a wedding reception taking place that night. However, I had asked to be seated in center because I thought it would be the MAIN ROOM. What made matters worse was that we were the farthest tables from the windows to have a nice view. I would have appreciated a simple phone call to inform me there would be no seating in the main area due to a wedding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 64th wedding anniversary64yearsDined on 9/13/2014My parents wanted to go to this resteruant to celebrate their 64th anniversary, it was a disaster. The waitress must have been new, nothing went right we were given the wrong food at the wrong time. We received our entrie before we were given our salads. My mother finally received her entrie when my dad finished his desert. The soup was cold or the crab cakes and oysters were over cooked I would hope this was just a bad day. I know my parents did not enjoy themselves on this day, but I think they would like to try it again.Special Features:
- Reunion with a cousinOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/12/2014We had such a wonderful evening at the GC!! Everything was top notch, from cleanliness, to service to the choice of dinners! We couldn't have asked for more! Thank you!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Anniversary DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 9/12/2014Always so beautiful and very clean on this visit. The glasses were spotless (always a pet peeve of mine) We were treated like VIPs. Quite disappointed in the food quality on this visit. Crab cakes were dry and looked like they had been sitting out all day. The parmesan crusted chicken coating was soggy and somewhat tasteless. The menu is old and tiring and needs totally refreshed and redone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DineoutoftenDined on 9/12/2014I love this venue but I always leave feeling that it wasn't worth what it cost.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FANTASTICpopcornDined on 9/12/2014I love this place. Dining in a historic location is wonderful. The food is excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Grand ConcourseOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/8/2014Haven't been there for many years but the interior is the same, which is just beautiful. Food was great, wait staff very attentive. Overall great experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Real Nice PlaceSundayBrunchDined on 9/7/2014Our son was married Sunday at 10 AM at the Point. The service was running a bit long,(with pictures). We called and extended our reservation 15 minutes. They were very accommodating. We valet parked both of our cars, the waiter saw to it that our cars were brought up for us when we left. The food was excellent! One of the nicest dining experiences. We will be back.Special Features:
- Perfect BrunchSpaceCoastFLGirlDined on 9/7/2014We were looking for a wonderful brunch to take business guests to before the Steeler game. This was a perfect place! The food was amazing! The service was perfect, the ambiance was beautiful! We are so glad we picked the Grand Concourse for our brunch! Thank you for a perfect meal! We will be back the next time we are in the Burgh!Special Features:
- A Little Rocky at Firsttxflygirl87Dined on 9/6/2014Didn't start out well. Arr'd @ 7:13 for 7:15 res. & ck'd in. Wasn't greeted, but was told they'd let us know when they had a table for us. We went to bar. About 7:35, hostess came in & asked for "Kevin 'Benton', pty of 2". I asked if she was looking for "Kevin 'Clifton', pty of 2". She said no & continued calling out "Kevin Benton" (Res. was made online; I know how to spell my name) She came back about 10 min later & said they'd made a mistake & they 'were' looking for us. Finally got to our table; waiter greeted us with "Happy Anniversary" wish along with menus printed with "H.A." on them.(Again, res. made online). We aren't married; were there to celebrate my birthday. Just couldn't get it right. Waiter was great, but service was slowSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday Celebration for My HusbandOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/6/2014We have been to Station Square before, but this was our first dining experience at Grand Concourse. The service was impeccable and the food was excellent. I really enjoyed the lobster bisque. Looking at the history of this old train station via photos helped to pass the time while we waited for our table. The berry moscato sangria was absolutely delicious. I will have to learn how to make this drink. We will definitely bring out of town visitors to eat here and will also come for Sunday brunch.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/5/2014Quantity of food for the dollar was poor. Sides were cold. These would be issues if restaurant was busy, but this Fri night it was not. Typical of most chain restaurantsSpecial Features:
- Grand Concourse Pittsburgh PAtxcook85Dined on 9/4/2014We loved the look of this restaurant! Staff was friendly, great service. On the other hand, the food was not nearly what we expected for the price. It wasn't bad but with what they charge it should've been excellent and "not bad" doesn't cut it. I would be willing to give it another shot though, everyone has off days and our reservation was an hour before closing...Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wow worthyelegancesavvyDined on 8/31/2014We went there for a romantic dinner. The setting is phenomenal and the menu was impeccable. There was a lull in service and noise from a nearby table, but overall I am so glad we went. Would go again without a hesitation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GfamilyTheGFamDined on 8/31/2014Had a wonderful brunch this past Sunday. When I booked on Open Table I did not realize there was ONLY the brunch and not the regular lunch menu (somewhat disappointed). The brunch is set up beautifully and spread out nicely so there is no crowd(s) not "cafeteria line" feeling. Of course the venue is gorgeous so what else do we need, thats for sure. The brunch food was delish, plentiful, and beautifully presented (even the childrens table with cute little pbj sandwiches, chicken fingers and fries and some candy dishes as well - great job folks). Will get back again for the regular menu and will review thereafter. Kudos!Special Features:
- great brunchOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/31/2014party of 6 - had a great experience, good food, great setting...although we miss the fire that used to come with the bananas foster - down with fire marshalsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great brunch experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 8/31/2014I love their waffle station. Delicious pastries. Great meat selections.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Food and SelectionSelectionDined on 8/31/2014the selection for the Sunday brunch is excellent. Everything you can think of to have for breakfast was available.Special Features:
- A special Thank yourainbowchefDined on 8/31/2014I had my first experience at the grand concourse in April for my birthday. It was the first time I there and I was in awe over the overall experience so much so I needed to say a special thank you to my in laws for letting us live with them , while we were in the process of buy and selling our house over the summer I took them there. Needless to say they had a wonderful experience as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Service, Gorgeous SettingJillSquireDined on 8/31/2014Sunday Brunch at the Grand Concourse is an incredible treat. The interior decor is breath taking, truly grand, yet the atmosphere is very relaxed - not at all pretentious. It is a Sunday brunch you can truly enjoy with your family, all ages. The wait staff seems to always be at your elbow, without being intrusive. If you are a foodie, you can put your nose in the air and be pretentious... or you can appreciate that you are in an incredibly beautiful example of turn of the century craftsmanship, where the service is excellent and the choices are almost endless with something to please everyone. The food is solidly good. I think they do an amazing job serving such a crowd yet making your personal experience relaxing and enjoyable.Special Features:
- frankiegDined on 8/30/2014We had taken two of our grandchildren there for birthday dinner from the vip card to food great experience by allSpecial Features:
- OutstandingJDanny22Dined on 8/29/2014Went here for my spouse's birthday. Had a great view of Pittsburgh and the food was amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome Birthday Celebration at GCfabulous50Dined on 8/29/2014Our family was in town from Detroit for our nephew's wedding and celebrated a '51st' birthday at GC the evening before the wedding festivities. With nine in our party, all of us were very pleased with every aspect of our evening. The evening view of the river was captivating. Appetizers were outstanding - we ordered a second round of Dynamite Scallops! Dinner was spectacular and dessert, Bananas Foster Crème Brulee, was served and quickly devoured. We then toured the main dining area and enjoyed snapping few pictures with the lavish décor and majestic stained glass cathedral ceiling. Such a splendor to celebrate with loved ones in this magnificent historical restaurant. The staff made our evening and visit very special. Thank you!Special Features:
- mimichDined on 8/26/2014This was the first time we had eaten at Grand Concourse. We had a party of eight. The server Lyn was great. Never had to ask twice for anything. Food was great, nice presentation. Rolls were awesome, served fresh. Wine list was great, many choices.Special Features:
- love this placegrammyLDined on 8/24/2014we came here this time to celebrate back to school. My grand kids love it so it is the perfect place to celebrate anything!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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An enigmatic young woman. A manipulative sister. Their brilliant father. An unexpected suitor. One life-altering question. The search for the truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof is the perplexing problem in David Auburn's dynamic play. Starring Anne Heche and Jeremy Sisto, Proof is a winner of the 2001 Tony award for Best Play as well as the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for drama.
Includes an interview with Dr. Carrie Bearden, a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California-Los Angeles. Dr. Bearden is working to identify brain-based traits that may provide clues as to the underlying causes of psychosis and bipolar disorder. She joined us to talk about the role of heredity in mental illness and the links between genius and madness.
Also includes an interview with Steven Strogatz, a professor at the Cornell University School of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics. Dr. Strogatz is the author of three books, including Sync and The Calculus of Friendship, and has authored a column on mathematics for the New York Times. Dr. Strogatz joined us to talk about popular stereotypes of mathematicians, math as a "young man's game," and the question of gender bias in the field.
An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:
Anne Heche as Catherine
Jeremy Sisto as Hal
Robert Foxworth as Robert
Kaitlin Hopkins as Claire
Directed by Jenny Sullivan. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles.
Proof is part of L.A. Theatre Works' Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.
(P)2004 L.A. Theatre Works
"A masterpiece that deserves a place in the American literary canon." (Time)
"Flawless rendition....He gives each character color, personality, and heft, without ever vamping or straining for effect." (AudioFile)
"A complex, often startling picture of life in the region....[Jones'] narrative achieves crushing momentum through sheer accumulation of detail, unusual historical insight, and generous character writing." (Publishers Weekly)
"Jones has written a book of tremendous moral intricacy." (The New Yorker)
"Excellent adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize play"
I had the good fortune to see Anne Heche twice in the Broadway production of PROOF and was delighted to see that her excellent performance has been preserved on audio (Gwyneth Paltrow was picked for the movie version before anyone knew how good Heche would be). The supporting performances are equally satisfying in this intelligent, compelling and, dare I say it, moving play. More than most plays, this one works beautifully in the audio medium.
"Had a bit of trouble with Anne Heche's voice"
I had heard so much about this play over the years, and the play itself is as wonderful as people said it is. But I had trouble with Anne Heche's portrayal. Her shrill, strident voice really grated on me at times, as did the nasal, whiny qualities it sometimes had. It's obviously a personal preference, so listen to the audio sample first before you buy it.
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"Anne Heche at her Core!"
It can not be characterized an Audio-book it is more like a Play
Anne Heche for sure
This is more dramatically driven. Anne plays a person that is bother line between crazy and genius. She Rocks!
Yes for sure. it was trilling
"A stunner"
Loved this one! A superior play, acted with great style and brio. One of the very best in the LA Theatreworks series. If you enjoy audio plays try this one!
"Wonderful Play"
Yes, because this is a dramatization with great actors.
Engaged with all of them. Of course the two lead characters were my favorites compared to the self righteous sister.
I really liked all of them. They all contributed to story and my engagement.
Yes and no. One sitting would be great if doable, but I did over 4 or 5 sessions and enjoyed it thoroughly even with being in the middle of at least 10 other books.
I like this kind of dramatization. It was so good, looking for more like it.
"Anne Heches tone could not me more annoying."
Great story and nicely adapted for audio play. But Anne Heche?? An hour of that shrill, phoney voice was tortuous,
"briliant play"
great play well performed
"Better than the Movie"
D. Auburn writes a great play, and Anne Heche scores high on her interpretation of Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant mathematician. Her portrayal resonated with me more so than with Gwyneth Paltrow's. The rest of the cast hold their own very well in ensemble with Ms. Heche.
My favorite radio play to date.
Funny, poignient, heartbreaking and hopeful. Beautifully narrated!
"Proof proves the theater is very healthy!"
What a fabulous play! The actors are wonderful and the story of the losses suffered by the father mathematition, the genius of his caretaker daughter, her doubting, controlling, and absent sister, and a suitor is clever, sharp, humorous, and oh so good!
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The Sony Electronics YouTube channel published a five minute video showing in three parallel windows three hot Sony products du jour being assembled. The Sony RX1 is one of the three products and it is in the top left corner of the video. The video is available all the way up to 1080p so you can get a better look at the RX1 box. I am sure some boldly-going experienced DIYers will play the video backwards frame by frame and try to figure out how to tear down the RX1.
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Gonna be there with dorsalphin, can't wait. First game of the season!
Gonna be there with dorsalphin, can't wait. First game of the season!
I am a vegetarian, but I'll make an exception and look forward to duck soup!
BIG CARMA ROLLING THROUGH... No pansy deciding in the neutral zone!!! To THE BOARDS!!!!!!!!
I will take LA. Starting to think that if you consistently bet LA, you will come out ahead.
Hope all who attended Dorsal's house-warming party are not too hung over this morning.
Photos? Stories?
Fun times at Phinny's....although poor Rawley got more than he bargained for! Can't wait to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary at the game on Tuesday thanks to geogirl! Thanks, geo!
Oh, and I don't think anybody actually took any photos last night did they?
Can't wait to see Carcillo in action!! Go Kings GO!!
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A Geneva family is celebrating after finding a winning lottery ticket worth nearly $5 million in their cookie jar.
Ricardo Cerezo and his family have been going through a hard time in the last couple of years.
Last year, their 14-year-old daughter, Savannah, passed away from a sudden illness.
On Feb. 12, the couple, who have three children, stood before a judge in a foreclosure hearing for their home in the Mill Creek neighborhood of Geneva.
Foreclosure and eviction were imminent. The judge gave the couple a few more months to find a new home as the paperwork on their foreclosure finalized.
Three months later, Cerezo's wife decided to clean the kitchen, including a shelf holding a clear glass cookie jar, stuffed with a couple dollars in cash and some old Lotto tickets.
"It was 'take them in and get 'em checked, or they're going in the trash,'" Cerezo said.
Cerezo took the old tickets to the nearest gas station and scanned all 11. The first nine were losers. The 10th won him $3.
"I was pretty excited," he said. "I thought, "'Hey, this will pay for my Pepsi.'"
But the last ticket he scanned told Cerezo that he needed to check his claim. At the Illinois Lottery office in downtown Chicago, Cerezo learned he wouldn't be losing his house after all.
He'd matched all six numbers in the Feb. 2 Lotto game, winning $4.85 million. After taxes, the prize will be $3,395,000.
On Wednesday, he accepted an oversized check in honor of the win in front of a cooler of sandwiches and bottled water at the 7-Eleven at the corner of Sullivan and Orchard roads on Aurora's West Side, where he purchased the ticket in February.
Store owner Rashid Siddiqui also received a check for $48,500. He said he plans to go on vacation.
Cerezo said he still can't get over the fact that he had already won the prize days before the foreclosure proceedings, but didn't even know it.
"It couldn't have happened at a better time. I just thought, 'This is how God works,'" he said.
He and his wife plan on paying off their house in full, buying new vehicles to replace the 13-year-old cars he and his wife are driving, and then "donating a lot to our church and to organizations we feel strongly about."
Cerezo, a management consultant, said he and his wife plan to continue working.
The odds of matching all six numbers in the Lotto game are one in 10,179,260. But, Cerezo said, his family's win was a matter of faith.
"Faith tells us our best days are ahead of us," he said.
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FRIDAY, Jan. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Riding in a convertible with
the top down could damage your hearing, a new study warns.
U.S. researchers conducted sound level measurements using five
different makes and models of convertibles. In 80 percent of the
cars, noise levels were above 85 decibels (dB) when the top was
down and the car was traveling at 55 miles per hour (mph) or
Exposure to noise levels above 85 dB for prolonged periods is
not recommended, according to the U.S. National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health.
At 75 mph, the mean level of noise in a convertible with the top
down was 89.9 dB, the study authors found. (No excess noise
exposure was found when driving a convertible with the top up,
researchers noted.)
During the sound measurements when the convertible top was down,
the car radio was off, there was no conversation between occupants,
air conditioning was off, the car horn was not used, and there was
no rain or rough weather.
In addition to the noise caused by having the top down, people
in convertibles can also be exposed to extreme noise spikes while
driving, such as when they're beside a motorcycle or truck, noted
Dr. Anthony A. Mikulec, of the department of otolaryngology at
Saint Louis University School of Medicine and colleagues.
And listening to music can be an issue too, because the volume
levels required while driving a convertible with the top down
significantly increased noise levels.
"In light of the results of this study, we are recommending that drivers be advised to drive with the top closed when traveling for extended periods of time at speeds exceeding [55 mph]," the researchers concluded in a news release.
The study was published in a recent online edition of the
Journal of Laryngology and Otology.
More information
The American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery
has more about
noise and hearing loss.
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