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Thread: Direct or Indirect Attacks
02-05-2001, 10:58 PM #1nobull911Firehouse.com Guest
Direct or Indirect Attacks
I was just wondering what you guys thought on the subject. I know that people are starting to focus just on direct attacks and even tossing out their fog nozzles for a solid bore. I am starting to be convinced that the switch to the solid bore is a good one. The only concern I have is that in case of an emergency you don't have that fog pattern to protect you.
02-06-2001, 12:07 AM #2DDFirehouse.com Guest
Get a comb tip with a solid bore slug behind it if you want both.
I have used a solid bore for direct attack for a many years. Now I'll use the Heavy Attack Vindicator on an 1-3/4" line. It flows 250 gpm at 50 pounds nozzle pressure and with less nozzle reaction than the solid bore knob.
02-06-2001, 09:07 AM #3BarndogFirehouse.com Guest
Smooth bore IS th way to go but don't forget stay alert to your surrounding (change in smoke condition, sudden increase in room temp. etc)
02-06-2001, 11:48 AM #4ADSN/WFLDFirehouse.com Guest
What "emergency" are you talking about? It is a myth that a fog stream will portect you from flashover. If you start to notice the danger signs of a flashover. (high heat, rollover) you can hit the ceiling with a smoothbore to cool the room and delay flashover. Or just put the fire out.
The direct attack is the way to go, spraying water on smoke will only increase the damage caused to the building and delay putting the fire out.
A fog nozzle (on straight stream), smooth bore, or vindicator will all work. The higher flow of the Vindicator will just do it faster and beat you up less.
02-07-2001, 04:06 PM #5Paul GrimwoodFirehouse.com Guest
'It is a myth that a fog stream will protect you from flashover'....NO! It is most certainly NOT a myth and the correct use of a fog stream is far more likely to prevent a flashover from occurring when occupying a room/area adjacent to the fire room/area.
'The direct attack is the way to go, spraying water on smoke will only increase the damage caused to the building and delay putting the fire out'....Actually, spraying water into smoke and hot gases is the SAFEST action a firefighter can take!!!!!!!!!!!
Direct attack - excellent and most productive form of attack to deal with room surface and contents fire.
Indirect attack - application of water-fog onto SURFACES of a fire room to create large amounts of WET steam that smothers the fire to extinction....fraught with hazards where the room is occupied, but an excellent method of preventing backdrafts where signs and symptoms are obvious.
3D water-fog attack - used to apply water into superheated gas and smoke layers in rooms and areas adjacent to the fire room/s to create DRY steam to reduce the likelihood of flashovers and backdrafts occurring - excellent tactics!!!
Any firefighter that advances into a fire involved structure without the protection of a combination nozzle is limiting his/her options and may be leaving their survival to chance.......
02-09-2001, 03:30 PM #6TXFIRE6Firehouse.com Guest
We use fog nozzles, and I prefer the straight stream setting. Keep in mind if there are occupants anywhere near the fire with no protection, and you spray into the smoke, you have eliminated any chance for survival of the occupants.The disruption of the thermal balance will increase tempuratures at lower levels, and also decrease visibility to zero. This increase in heat level near the floor, and humidity increase stress on crews inside. Fog streams and indirect attack, have a place, but its not for interior firefighting when the building, is, or could be occupied.
Any Opinion expressed, are my own, and do not reflect my Department...RB
02-09-2001, 06:10 PM #7Paul GrimwoodFirehouse.com Guest
Temperature inversions and upsetting the 'thermal balance' are caused by incorrect use of the fog nozzle. By resorting to 'new-wave' techniques this will NOT happen if application technique is trained and correct. Don't think with tunnel vision here guys..........
02-10-2001, 09:47 PM #8FyredUpFirehouse.com Guest
I have read with interest all of your postings on "New Wave Faog Attacks". I always like to read of different ideas to see if I can incorporate something into our FD.
But I have to correct your terminology. You are using the term THERMAL BALANCE incorrectly.
Thermal balance is when the temperature at the lowest point (floor) in an area is nearly the same as at the highest point (ceiling) in an area.
Thermal imbalance is when the majority of the heat, smoke and fire gasses have accumulated at the highest point (ceiling) in an area and the lowest point (floor) is substantially cooler.
What you don't want to do if you are in the immediate fire area is to disrupt the thermal imbalance and thereby bring the heat and smoke and fire gasses down on you.
The surest and quickest way to disrupt the thermal imbalance is to place too much water into the super heated atmosphere at the ceiling in the form of a fog stream. This type of fire attack is called an indirect attack and should NOT be undertaken if you are in the fire room or if there are possible survivable victims in the fire room. The circumstances where this type of attack works well is in a fairly tight room or area, especially if you can shut the door, with you on the outside of the room and let the steam do its work.
A direct attack uses either a straight stream or a very narrow fog from a fog nozzle or a stream from a smooth bore nozzle. The water is directed at the base of the fire and direct cooling of the burning material extinguishes the fire. Much less steam is developed and the thermal imbalance is usually mostly retained.
An combination attack is where a brief sweep of the ceiling for cooling of the atmosphere or flame extinguishment is followed by direct application of water to the base of the fire. Again, as long as the water application into the overhead is brief the thermal imbalance is maintained for the most part.
I believe you are advocating a combination attack but instead of a constant brief sweep you are saying multiple quick pulses into the overhead. Again, with the intent to cool the overhead, but not disturb the Thermal Imbalance.
I hope you don't think I am nitpicking because I do enjoy your postings.
Take Care and Stay Safe,
02-11-2001, 02:18 PM #9Paul GrimwoodFirehouse.com Guest
Hi Fyred up........and thanks for posting here! I too have enjoyed your many many posts on this excellent forum since 1999.
When I use the term thermal balance - I use it with inverted commas....'thermal balance' (you will note). I am not fond of this terminology and associated definitions used by many firefighters as they vary widely!
I note you bring thermal 'imbalance' into the arena and accept that your definition is perhaps more acceptable.
However, I fully appreciate that advancing firefighters do not want to bring the heat, smoke and superheated gases down to the lower levels of the room and that is always a distinct possibility when utilising an 'over-application' of water - be it water-fog OR straight stream.......been there - done that!!
You are correct (of course) that an effective combination attack can preserve the heat at high levels but no - pulsing water-fog droplets is not the same as a combination approach.
Temperature inversions ARE actually a disruption of the thermal balance (or imbalance) and are caused by over zealous use of water-fog patterns (mainly) - here the temperature at lower levels can soar beyond those encountered near the ceiling and such conditions have been recorded during test burns (in Fairfax for example) when using indirect water-fog applications.
I am sure we are talking in agreement here!
02-13-2001, 02:49 PM #10chiefjay4Firehouse.com Guest
You hit the nail on the head txfire.
02-14-2001, 11:18 PM #11ADSN/WFLDFirehouse.com Guest
Paul, correct me if I'm wrong but it is my understanding that firefighters in England and much of Europe attack fires from outside of the building. The brothers on the other side of the pond are not a tenth as aggressive as firefighters in the USA. When the palace had its fire, we saw a lot of companies spraying water through the windows. It didn't look like many lines were being operated from inside.
If you practice aggressive firefighting then the direct attack is the way to go.
02-16-2001, 07:52 AM #12Paul GrimwoodFirehouse.com Guest
ADSN - Did you really think I would rise to such a stupid remark???!!! I think you have an awful lot to learn about 'aggressive' interior firefighting my friend and I hope it is not at somebody else's cost!
02-23-2001, 02:36 PM #13ADSN/WFLDFirehouse.com Guest
I guess you would since you started an entirely different post on it. Fighting a fire in a ship is considerably different than fighting a house fire.
[This message has been edited by ADSN/WFLD (edited 02-23-2001).]
02-23-2001, 03:41 PM #14Paul GrimwoodFirehouse.com Guest
It may be different in many ways - however, in others it may be very similar. A compartment fire in a ship may present similar heat release rates and conditions where similar fire loads to those found in residential basements are involved.
Moreover, these techniques are aimed at gas-phase cooling........fire gases behave similarly whether on a ship or in a closed structure.
This style of approach was developed for interior structural fire attack and was later adapted by the US Navy and FDNY Marine Division (examples) for ship use.
02-23-2001, 08:02 PM #15ADSN/WFLDFirehouse.com Guest
The big difference between a basement and a ship compartment is how tight the space is. The steam created in a ship's compartment can't go anywhere. That's why that technique works so well for ships. In a house you don't have that tightness. That was the major problem with an indirect attack. The final result was a fire that wasn't completely extinguished and now you have no viability.
In reference to an earlier post if a room has reached flashover a fog nozzle will not protect you. The danger signs of a flashover must be recognized and flashover prevented or you have to leave the area prior to flashover.
I guess I would have to experience this 3D fog attack myself. But I can't see how a fire that almost doesn't back down to 150 GPM directly applied to the burning material would magically go out with several quick bursts into smoke.
02-24-2001, 07:51 AM #16Paul GrimwoodFirehouse.com Guest
ADSN - your points are most valid. I agree about compartment 'tightness' in relation to ships but try to avoid comparisons with 'indirect' applications of water-fog onto heated surfaces. Steam production is most certainly not the objective when applying 'pulses' of 3D fog but inevitably, there is some surface contact (especially in small compartments) and steam becomes a by-product. The main aim is to 'cool' the gases outside of the fire compartment. When this occurs the gases contract and 'dry' steam expansion is nullified by such contraction of the gases. Ideally, under certain circumstances, the existence of steam is not overly apparent.
An 'indirect' injection of water-fog is another technique and we can use this in some situations where warning signs of backdraft are presented.
I agree also that flashover needs to be prevented rather than dealt with as it occurs. If you are occupying the compartment where fire gases are beginning to ignite at the ceiling, quite simply, a range of water droplets pulsed into the overhead will take the heat out of the situation quicker than a straight stream. If the compartment you are occupying is the actual fire compartment and the fire is developing then a straight stream attack may/will prove more effective.
A situation may arise where the fire is developing faster than any water available (in any form) at the nozzle is unable to deal with the increase in heat release. Then it is time to back-up immediately or withdraw your line.
I can think of numerous occasions where we have applied 3D tactics on the approach route - along hallways; in rooms adjacent to the fire room etc to cool and 'inert' gas layers. I can think of others where we have utilised 'indirect' applications into the fire compartment to reduce backdraft potential.......and then more still where we have gone with the all-out direct approach.........different sets of circumstances.......different conditions etc.
All three approaches most definitely have their place on the fireground but may not be suited to every fire.
Be open minded here.........until personal experience of this approach is proven clearly NOT to work.
03-06-2001, 09:01 AM #17FireLt1951Firehouse.com Guest
In my 28 years in the fire service,the best pipe I have ever used was the Rockwood,which the Navy invented years ago.It allows for a solid bore stream but slightly broken and a fog stream.One great pipe.Actually I prefer a slightly broken stream to the solid or the fog.Allows for smaller water droplets than the solid bore straight stream.If you ever get the chance to use a Rockwood nozzel,try it,I think you'll like its effects.One big plus to this nozzel is that it never clogs up on you and you still have your option of fog or straight.
04-03-2001, 06:58 PM #18LadderCappFirehouse.com Guest
Let us keep in mind that the newer automatic fog nozzles flow nearly as high a gpm as the old smooth bore nozzles. The key is to get the water to the seat. With a good nozzle you can get nearly the same effect with a good interior attack with a straight stream as you can with a smooth bore. Smooth bore nozzles are great for hitting it from farther out, but if you gotta get close, any water will do.
04-03-2001, 09:30 PM #19LHS*Firehouse.com Guest
Gee if the Fire LT from Detroit supports Rockwood navy nozzles as the best nozzle he has ever used inside, I guess he'll support me in using 1" hose inside too
04-03-2001, 10:16 PM #20johnusn971Firehouse.com GuestOriginally posted by LHS*:
Gee if the Fire LT from Detroit supports Rockwood navy nozzles as the best nozzle he has ever used inside, I guess he'll support me in using 1" hose inside too
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A firm favourite for most women, skinny jeans are a 'go-to' piece in most wardrobes - they're just so versatile. What we love about these jeans is the way they sit high up, covering our stomach for a svelte look, and the way they hug our bum! They really do make the most of your shape. Plus, they've added stretch, for comfort and lasting style. Two pockets add the perfect finishing touch, and provide a place for your essentials.
Whether it's a casual daytime look you're after, or a more elegant evening style, these allow you complete versatility.
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- Molly petite high rise skinny jeans by South
- Front and back pockets
- Zip fly fastening
- Added stretch
- Inside leg: 28 inch
- Available in black, indigo, light vintage or vintage
South Petite High Rise Ella Supersoft Skinny Jeans
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South Petite Ella Super Soft High Rise Skinny Jeans
Skinny jeans are an essential part of your look, whatever the season. These super soft skinny jeans by South have been designed especially for a petite fit, and have a high rise design for the ultimate feminine shape. They also have a comfortable and confident skinny fit that's sleek and sexy, showing off your gorgeous silhouette.
With a button and zip front fastening they are neat and stylish. The super soft fabric keeps you comfortable, making them ideal for all day wear. Available in a range of colours, they are a versatile pick that will really perk up your casual wardrobe.
Wear them with a printed vest or a soft cotton tee. Add heels for height or dress down with sandals or your favourite flats.
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- Super soft skinny jeans by South
- Designed especially for a petite fit
- Designed for a high rise style
- Button and zip front fastening
- Front and back pockets
- Inside leg: 28 inch
South Petite Fit Skinny Jeans
Small and curvy girls, will love these petite skinny jeans by South. Well we do!
With their figure shaping style, and added stretch, they are designed to embrace your curves - for a confident, contemporary, casual look. Hugging your figure, from top, to almost toe, these petite skinny jeans cherish your curves and skim your stomach for a look that truly complements your shape. To the front and back, two pockets add detail and the perfect finishing touch.
By day, wear them with a simple tee and pumps, for a relaxed casual look. By night, pair them with cute peep toe heels, silky vest, and fitted jacket for a little understated glam.
Useful info:
- Molly petite skinny jeans by South
- Front and back pockets
- Zip fly fastening
- Added stretch
- Inside leg: 28 inch
- Available in black, indigo, vintage or light vintage
Savoir Supersoft Longline Cardigan - Petite
This supersoft longline cardigan by Savoir is the perfect piece to cover up in when the temperature drops.
Designed to fit and flatter those petite in size, this cardigan creates a sleek silhouette with its length, worn open style and wear-with-everything hue. Full sleeves mean this cardi provides a wealth of layering options.
Wear this cardigan with Savoir jeans and a simple white tee for a classic yet casual daytime outfit.
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- Supersoft cardigan by Savior
- Part of the Petite range
- Longline design
- Worn open style
- Full-length sleeves
South Petite Combat Trousers.
Lightweight combat trouser. Pockets front and back.Colours: Black, Grey, Khaki, Stone. Cotton. Machine washable.
South Petite Crop Combat Trousers.
Lightweight crop combat trouser. pockets front and back.Colours: Black, Grey, Khaki, Stone. Cotton. Machine washable.
South Petite Basket Weave textured Skinny Trousers
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South Petite Skinny textured Trousers
Please use zoom facility to view texture of this figure flattering skinny fashion petite trouser. Choose from classic Black, must have Cobolt Blue or cool Grey.
These petite skinny trousers by South are an everyday essential that offers a gorgeous silhouette and an ultra stylish fit. In a petite fit, these trousers are designed to flatter your smaller frame.
These trousers are perfect for the office and a chic evening out, while the length makes them great for wearing with your favourite court shoes and platform heels. Available in grey, black or blue they provide versatile styling options for the season ahead. These slim fit pants are neat, chic and understated and we can't wait to wear them with the season's soft printed chiffon tops and blouses.
Wear these skinny trousers with a striped button-through shirt in crisp cotton. Add a petite single button blazer by South for a professional look that's packed with style.
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- Skinny trousers by South
- A versatile everyday essential
- Great for the office or for evening
- Inside leg length short 27ins approx.
South Petite Fit Super Soft Boyfriend Cardigan
In super soft fabric this South petite fit boyfriend cardigan lends a little luxury to your casual outfit. This knitted cardi is available in a range of colours for every occasion on your casual calendar.
With a longline design this piece offers just the right amount of style and slouch. The soft touch fabric makes it a favourite while the button fastening to the front makes this a great piece for layering. To the front it features front pocket detail.
This is a versatile boyfriend cardi that you can wear a hundred ways this season. Pair it with coloured skinny jeans and a longline jersey top. Wear over a denim shirt for a flattering layered look.
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- Boyfriend petite cardigan by South
- Knitted cardigan with long sleeves
- Button detail and pockets to front
- Soft touch fabric; deep V-neck
- Also available in tall and regular fits
Savoir Supersoft Petite Tunic Dress
This petite tunic dress by Savoir is the perfect transitional pick for the seasons ahead. In a petite fit, this dress is designed to suit your smaller frame perfectly.
Keeping you warm as we head into spring, this dress features three-quarter sleeves that flatter your arms, while the tunic length provides plenty of coverage. Button detailing to the shoulders and two front pockets is a playful touch that shows off your fun side. Available in a range of colours this piece will put a spring in your step with stripes, brighten up your wardrobe in green and pink or keep it classic in black, charcoal and oatmeal.
Wear this tunic with a pair of black leggings and ballet pumps for a casual yet chic style.
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- Tunic dress by Savoir
- Designed for a petite fit
- Three-quarter sleeves
- Boat neckline design
- Two front pockets with buttons
- Double button detailing to shoulders


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Ok, right at first, I was offended. If you really think that DPS is the easiest job in the world, then you must be one of the smartest people in the world. Depending on my spec, I have alot of different options available to me. Right now, I play a hunter. I can't say if I'm a huntard or not, because I'm still learning. I practice chain trapping, and recently was introduced to the idea of using traps as interrupts. As a Beast Mastery Hunter, a good portion of my DPS comes from my friend, Styx, a cat. Ever tried to decide whether or not to pull back a pet, because how many times does that one last pet attack kill your target before he aggroe's the next group? Also, depending on the tank, it's very possible that my pet will pull a mob off the tank, so do I let my pet have free with it? Yes, my pet will survive, but then you have the tank sitting there having a heart attack, because they think they have lost aggro. I don't blame them for that at all, I sometimes heal on my paladin. I can't tank at all, and I know it. Eventually, I intend to respec as Marksmanship Hunter. Now, all of a sudden, I have several more damaging shots I can work with, and suddenly, I'm having to decide exactly where I need to activate each one to maximize my DPS. Aimed shot seems mostly useable as a starting shot, because if I try to use it in the middle of my autoshot rotations, I lose one of my autoshots. This doesn't even begin to start considering the "Crowd Control" of a Hunter. My Ice Trap lasts about 20 second at 70, with a 30 second CD. Traps last less time the lower the level, though I'm not really certain when it changed. As far as my pet is concerned, I had to go out and find beasts I could tame, to manage to get the necessary skills to bring his DPS up to a proper level. It just seems to me that the statement of it's the easiest job in the world is completely false. It IS the easiest job in the world to be a Huntard, it's not, however, the easiest job in the world to be a GOOD DPS.


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Alexa Chung cozied up in a pastel blue turtleneck during the Peter Pilotto for Target launch.
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Thanks for your question jensaigal. Most of my expenses are covered through student loans and also help from my mother. I have some funds saved up from working in the past that I tap into but it is not much by any means. I will most likely take out a line of credit to help reduce the pressure.
A lot of my colleagues are older, and have a lot more money saved up from working longer; the prevailing method however is a line of credit. Most, if not all of my classmates have a line of credit. In the case of those who have partners and spouses, their significant others are helping them as well.


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Children will put just about anything in their mouths.
Regardless of whether it's found on the floor or picked off a toy; a small, magnetic object might appear to be a shiny piece of candy to any child.
If a child swallows two magnetic pieces, however, it could be fatal.
Little objects in little hands can create a medical emergency in a snap.
Magnetic toys can be attractive office ornaments, but if swallowed, those pieces are magnetically attracted to one another inside a person's body.
"We see case after case after case of children putting small objects in their mouth, swallowing them and it becoming a really dangerous situation," says Inez Moore Tenenbaum, Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
In recent years, the CPSC has received hundreds of complaints including 33 reports of emergency surgery to remove a magnet, and one tragic incident that resulted in the death of a toddler.
Small magnets are also used in some children's toys and teenagers use them as a prop mouth piercing. When teens accidentally swallow these magnets, it results in a trip to the hospital.
"They lock together and cause that intestinal blockage," Tenenbaum says.
Symptoms of a lodged magnet are vague, but very similar to a stomach virus.
In reality, the magnets or a single magnet and another metal part are pulling pieces of tissue together.
Over time, the pressure can cause a rip in body tissue and digestive juices can start leaking into the body.
The CPSC is pressing manufacturers and the toy industry to step up protective measures, but despite warning labels, magnets still end up in mouths and bellies.
"Children really get to almost a near-death experience before the problem is diagnosed," Tenenbaum says.
If you see your child swallow a magnet, seek immediate medical care. Surgery is the only way to remove them if they are stuck in the intestines.
You should also be aware that stomach pain, nausea and vomiting may be more than just a belly ache.
Keep any small magnets or metal pieces away from children.
Make sure you regularly look for loose magnets on toys and around the house.
Remember, if a toy was made to be an office toy for adults, it's best to keep those items at the office and far out of reach of your children.
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Daily iPhone App: Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage is a tasty cold cut from Rovio Stars
Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage is the very first title from the Rovio Stars program, a publishing initiative from the makers of Angry Birds. The company has a whole lot of infrastructure and expertise, but not a lot of good new ideas flowing, so it's decided to publish other developers' titles, and...
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The good folks at 148Apps have an interview up with Kalle Kaivola, Senior VP of Product and Publishing at Rovio, about the company's new Rovio Stars program, a publishing initiative putting out third-party titles under the Rovio banner. Kaivola says publishing was "was a pretty logical step" --...
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Neoseeker : Games : Nintendo 64 : Simulation : Other : Pokémon Stadium 2
BackgroundPokémon Stadium 2 follows up Pokemon Stadium and allows you to use Pokemon from the first three Game Boy games, plus Gold, Silver, and Crystal! Once again, the Transfer Pak makes it possible to import your favorite Pokemon into your N64. "Rent" Pokemon in-game if you don't have any Game Boy data to import. A total of 251 Pokemon are represented in full 3D in this version of Pokemon Stadium!
GameplayJust like the previous game, you'll be using rental Pokemon to battle with, but this time around, you can choose Pokemon from the Johto region, bringing the total amount of Pokemon to use up to 251.
- Pit Pokémon against each other in battle tournaments
- Includes 249 Pokémon
- Transfer and organize your trained Pokémon from Game Boy titles via separately sold Transfer Pak
- 4 new tournaments
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- Genre: Other (n64)
- Developer: HAL Laboratory
- Publisher: Nintendo
Released North America Mar 26, 2001 Europe Oct 19, 2001 Japan Dec 14, 2000
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- Pokemon Stadium: Gold, Silver, Crystal Version in North America
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Online Floorplan Tools for Design and Furniture Layout?
Good Question
Q: Are there any free programs I can use to help with a floor layout and furniture arrangement? I live in a pretty small apartment, and I have an awful time figuring out how to arrange my furniture! I also have a friend who wants to build her own small home, and she needs help figuring out a compact layout.
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Editor: Olive, we've written a number of posts on various available programs. Check out these posts:
• Roundup: Online Floorplan Tools?
• Icovia Floor Plan Program
• Good Question: Floor Plan Software?
• How To Make a Floor Plan
• How To Make a Digital Floorplan with SketchUp
• See My Design: A 3-D Interior Designer
• Visual Home Planning: Product Lineup
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Thank you Thank you Thank you! I appreciate your recap - I'll dive in now :)
IKEA has a few that you can download: http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/rooms_ideas/splashplanners.html
I have the IKEA HomePlanner one isn't available anymore but you can probably still find a download using a Google search.
I like Google Sketchup- it's free! http://sketchup.google.com/
I second Google Sketchup. There's a bit of a learning curve, but just look for a tutorial on floor plans and you'll be good to go.
Best of all there are online directories full of pre-made furniture from many popular stores. So you might just be able to pop in that couch you found to see exactly how it will fit in your space!


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Holiday time is the perfect time to be adventurous with your beauty routine. Last week, I tried something different with a festive snowflake manicure. After the deep blue polish chipped and I enjoyed a week full of fun questions like was that hard to do?? and where did you get that done!? -- I decided it was about time for round two. This week? It's all about sweet treats with a sparkly candy cane manicure.
With my red, white, and silver nail polishes, I was ready to begin. Just like the snowflakes, I knew the detailing on this look was going to require a steady hand and some serious focus. Hey, the challenge is half of the fun, right?
Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to re-create this fun look on your own:
First things first, you'll need to gather together the necessary tools. I chose to use a bright red from Essie called Aperitif ($3.50, Amazon.com) for my base coat, a white striping polish from Art Club ($2.89, DiscountBeautyCenter.com) for the lines, and a silver glittery striper from Mattese Elite ($5.99, RickysNYC.com) to add some pizazz.
Next up, the base coat. Apply two coats of the bright red to your nails.
Now it's time to get to striping. Make sure you allow the base manicure ample time to dry before drawing on your candy cane lines. If you don't, you'll have pink stripes instead of white. Sure, that could be a fun twist for some, but I'm more of a classic-looking candy cane gal myself.
Slowly drag the thin brush across your nail, creating two thin white strips on each one. Allow those stripes time to dry, and then apply the silver glitter.
When the glitter stripe has completely dried, apply a top coat to seal the deal. I used my go-to, Seche Vite Fast Dry ($3.30, Amazon.com).
And that's how it's done! Go ahead, try it, and let me know how it goes!
Are you a fan of the candy cane manicure?
Images via Emily Abbate and Lindsay Mannering
Adorable. But if I tried it, I'd end up looking like my cat was my manicurist.
love it!
really nice
I did my toenails with the white crackle polish this year! I painted every other toenail with red, the others green. Once dried I added the white crackle top coat and it looks like green and red candy canes! I love it for the holidays...and I am 24 yrs old :) There is nothing wrong with getting into the holiday spirit and taking yourself back to when you were a kid and doing little things that make you happy..even if it is painting your nails like candy canes!! :D
@kari ... fun and funky has no age limit. especially holiday fun and funky!
Cute but I think I will leave the silver glitter step out. I think it looks better without it. =)
I know I could do my left hand! It's the right one that has me worried! LOL
I like it! But I will try it as a pedicure lol


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Watching the new video for "Annie Mulz," in which Moe Pope and his bandmate Rain terrorize a Boston pub as vampires, you get the sense that Pope grew up loving the art of music videos. It's the first single from the local indie hip-hop artist's forthcoming album with Rain, "Let the Right Ones In," due in January.
Pope, who is nominated for a Boston Music Award for hip-hop artist of the year, recently told us about five of his favorite videos. It was a tough call.


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Jean-Paul Laurens's "Pope Formosus and Stephen VII", 1870.
This painting depicts the so-called Cadaver Synod of 897, one of the most bizarre incidents in the history of the papacy. During this incident, the reigning pope, Stephen VI (who is sometimes regarded as Stephen VII for unrelated reasons) had the corpse of his predecessor, the late Pope Formosus, removed from its tomb and put on trial for various crimes including perjury, practicing as a bishop while a layman, and attempting to usurp the papacy from a previous pope, John VIII. Whether this is true or not, John VIII seems to have believed Formosus had this intention, and excommunicated him in 876, though this was reversed after John VIII's death in 882 (following which, Formosus became pope himself in 891 until his death in 896).
At the Cadaver Synod, the corpse of Formosus was found guilty, stripped of its vestments, buried in a graveyard for foreigners, dug up, and finally thrown into the Tiber River. Rumors soon circulated that the corpse, which washed up on the shores of the river, had begun performing miracles. The hideousness of the Cadaver Synod led to riots against Stephen, who was arrested and then strangled in prison. Stephen's successor, Pope Theodore II, annulled the findings of the synod and had Formosus's body reburied in papal vestments before dying at the end of that year. His successor, John IX, confirmed Formosus's rehabilitation. Then, early in the 10th century, another pope, Sergius III (the only pope in history to have fathered an illegitimate child who later became pope as well) overturned the rulings of Theodore II and John IX, and had the body of Formosus dug up again and beheaded. It should be noted that Sergius may have been motivated by less than pure motives, having been a judge at the Cadaver Synod under Stephen.
All of this makes (slightly) more sense in the context of the times. During this period in history, the papacy saw a rapid succession of popes who were appointed and deposed often at the whim of competing political factions in Rome. It was in the interests of a new pope to discredit previous popes who were aligned with another faction.
Okay, I'm Catholic, and I admit there were some crazy popes, but I'm dying laughing right now.


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MEDFORD, Ore. — Staff at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center took time out of their schedules to thank employees Thursday, after the hospital achieved some national recognition. The hospital was named one of the top 100 large community hospitals in the country by Truven Health Analytics. Asante was also designated one of the top 15 … Continue reading »
Staff Adjustments at McKenzie-Willamette
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Some changes are coming to the McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. A hospital spokesperson says administration is implementing a small number of staff adjustments across the hospital. While she wouldn't specify who will be affected, or how many positions, she did say the reductions affect union-represented and non-represented employees. The changes are partially due … Continue reading »
Family Holds Toy Drive for Hospital
EUGENE, Ore. — A local family is getting ready for their annual toy drive happening Friday during the Willamette High School football game. It's called Jilly Bug's Toys for Hugs, it and collects toys for kids at Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. The family started the toy drive three years ago after their daughter, who … Continue reading »
Hospital Construction Reaches Milestone
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — Wednesday marks a major milestone for the mental hospital being built in Junction City. Construction crews are erecting the largest wall of the hospital, with Representative Val Hoyle and city leaders on site to witness it. They'll also be watching just how much of an economic impact the construction will have … Continue reading »
Large Turnout for Hospital Job Fair
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — Even though it won't be open for another two years, the Oregon State Hospital in Junction City started its recruitment process. The hospital held a job fair Thursday, starting the staffing process for the 174 bed psychiatric facility. The massive building's scheduled to open in 2015. Once fully staffed, it will … Continue reading »
Hospital Plans for New Psychiatric Unit
EUGENE, Ore. — The Sacred Heart Medical University District is set to get a new in-patient psychiatric unit. The unit will be moved from the Johnson Unit, to the ground floor of the support services building. The ground floor is currently a parking garage. The goal of the renovation is to design a more efficient … Continue reading »
Equine Flu Hits OSU's Horse Stables
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A flu outbreak hit Oregon State University's horse stables, and vets are warning their clients to leave their horses home unless it's an emergency. The OSU Vet Hospital says six of its patients have equine influenza, a flu that vets say is similar to the flu that people get. They say it's … Continue reading »
Residents Hope Hospital Revives Economy
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — Full funding for the Junction City Hospital has residents hopeful the economy will finally move forward. While the project is still under construction, residents say the news has them excited for what's to come. Residents say that Junction City has been through a lot since the fall of Country Coach in … Continue reading »
RiverBend up for Beauty Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend is up for an award as the most beautiful hospital in America. There are 70 hospitals nationwide running for Soliant Health's top twenty most beautiful hospitals. Rather than panelist deciding the winner, patients, hospital staff and the community will decide. To vote for Sacred Heart Medical … Continue reading »
PeaceHealth & CHI Suspend Joint Venture
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — PeaceHealth and Catholic Health Initiatives will not be partnering. The two suspended talks on a proposed joint venture. PeaceHealth says this was not personality driven, nor was it a disagreement over philosophy, but rather the inability to come to an agreement on technical financial issues that had to do with contracts and … Continue reading »


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'Bachelorette' Ashley Hebert & J.P. Rosenbaum's Wedding Guests Were Furious About the Cash Bar
First, we learned all the happy, glossy details about Ashley and J.P.'s December 1 wedding. And that was fun. Now, the news we really want to hear -- about what it was actually like at The Bachelorette couple's "I do"s -- is trickling out, and let's just say the night did NOT go off without a hitch.
One of the biggest snafus: Once ABC stopped filming the couple's wedding at 8 p.m., the open bar closed, The New York Daily News reports. "ABC would only pay for the part they were filming. As the night went on, and production stopped, so did the open bar," says a source. And apparently there had been no post-filming plan for the newlyweds to start picking up the drink tab. Wuhoh ... Thus, guests were suddenly confronted with a cash bar, and they were LIVID. Well ... can you blame 'em?!
I can imagine if this happened to my family and friends or many of my friends' wedding guests, all hell would break loose. It definitely depends on where you live and the culture there, and who your wedding guests are, but where I'm from, people expect an open bar at a wedding. It's a given. And no one cares who is springing for it -- be it the parents of the bride, the bride and groom themselves, or a major TV network -- but they want their free booze and they want it for 3 to 4 hours minimum. That's just the way it is.
When I was hunting down venues for my upcoming wedding, one hotel suggested we keep our budget down by going with a cash bar. Wedding sites like The Knot suggest that all the time, and yes, of course, forgoing a pricey liquor package is definitely one way to keep the total down. It's certainly a smart way to go if you think your guests couldn't care less about drinking, or your wedding is a more low-key, morning or mid-day affair. But if you're going to have a wedding on a Friday or Saturday night and you're inviting people to come PARTY, they're probably going to assume you're footing the bill for the booze.
And in this case, where the wedding was such a high-profile, Hollywood affair, obviously everyone assumed the free drinks were going to flow well past a 5-year-old's bedtime! That said, I'm hoping Ashley and J.P. eventually got the issue resolved for their guests. Because in a case like theirs, expecting guests to cough up for every drink a la carte isn't just a major wedding faux pas -- it's a total buzzkill.
How do you feel about open bar vs. cash bar at a wedding?
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silverdawn99December 7, 2012 at 11:34 AM
so people were whining because they had to pay for their liquer? How horrible!!! same on the bride and groom for not wanting to feed alcholics and shame on them for sticking to a budget
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GuestDecember 7, 2012 at 11:46 AMCash bars are tacky, if you can't afford to treat your GUESTS invite less of them
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KreDecember 7, 2012 at 11:58 AMno kidding! stop the whining! It's not uncommon to have a cash bar at all! Get over it! They should be happy for the free booze they did get! Ungrateful!
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Floridamom96December 7, 2012 at 11:59 AM
I don't understand the drinking at a wedding thing at all.
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Kelly GrossmanDecember 7, 2012 at 12:03 PMI agree. You are there to celebrate two people who are committing to spend their lives together. Why are people so whiny and selfish because they did not get their free alcohol?
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mommytojack0524December 7, 2012 at 12:03 PM
It's too bad people can't have fun without endless alcohol flowing...
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DianaDecember 7, 2012 at 12:08 PMIt depends where you are from. I've been to 2 weddings in my life that had a partial open bar (open bar for an hour then a cash bar). Every other wedding I've been to had only a cash bar. It's pretty expected.
Weddings are expensive enough without having to pay for people's liquor too.
Also, to me, an open bar encourages people to drink too much. If the liquor is free, people are inclined to drink more than they would if they were paying for it themselves.
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BethDecember 7, 2012 at 12:09 PMI'm getting married in oct of next year and I'm having a cash bar, I'm perfectly fine with that,plus my venue will tell the guests that they've had enough to drink and will cut them off
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SuzyBarnoDecember 7, 2012 at 12:10 PMI think it's pretty selfish to assume there is gonna be an open bar at a wedding. It depends on what the families can afford. They were on bachelorette not in major movies. They are not superstars with lots of money. And even if they were its not their responsibility to get everyone drunk.
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Karen Adkins-FleenerDecember 7, 2012 at 12:11 PM
It's a celebration not a party, maybe a glass of wine or a beer at dinner that's all. Being responsible for people getting drunk is not a good idea.


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WIU's School of Engineering is one of the newest ABET accredited engineering programs in the State of Illinois. We offer a multidisciplinary degree that allows students to build specialization on top of a fundamental core of subjects from Math, Science, Mechanics, Materials, Electronics, Robotics-Automation, Thermo-Fluids, Structures, Engineering Management, and Design. Why? Because we live in a multi-disciplinary world and these are the subject areas you need to master if you are going to remain competitive in this century!
Western Engineers can chose from six "emphasis" areas in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Manufacturing-Quality, and Materials Engineering, and Engineering Management. We encourage you to take electives in more than one emphasis area since this makes you more valuable to potential employers and gives you greater flexibility in career paths. The beauty of our program is that you make the decision of which area you want to specialize in at the beginning of your senior year! So if you are undecided and want to do an internship before making your choice, you can do it! That's flexibility!
Entrepreneurial Engineering, Innovation, Leadership...are the hallmarks of this program!
Program Accreditation
ABET accreditation is an essential indicator that WIU's engineering program is recognized internationally for its quality and best practices in engineering education.
On the 23rd of August 2012 the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) granted accreditation to Western Illinois University's Engineering program. It retroactively covers all our graduates. Learn more about ABET Accreditation.
WIU Engineering Students on the ground floor for a manufacturing revival!
Read the full story and view the video.
School of Engineering Open House Dates
- September 12, 2014: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
- September 26, 2014: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
- October 18, 2014: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
- November 14, 2014: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
- December 5, 2014: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
College Events
- Oct 1, 2014: 2014 Executive in Residence for the Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology (CBT)
- Oct 2, 2014: Informational Meeting on IT Career Opportunities with State Farm
- Oct 7, 2014: Informational Meeting on IT Career Opportunities with Caterpillar
- Oct 7, 2014: Pre-Career Fair Fun
- Oct 8, 2014: Agriculture Career Fair
- Oct 14, 2014: Meet-and-Greet with the Great River Human Resource Association (GRHRA)
- Oct 15, 2014: Ag Quiz Bowl
- Oct 18, 2014: 22nd Annual Smokin' Hog
- Oct 18, 2014: School of Engineering Open House
- Oct 24, 2014: Fall 2014 School of Agriculture Open House
College News
- 2014 WIU Homecoming Royalty Named
- Engineering Technology Scholarships
- SHRM Hosts Guest Speaker and Alumnus...
- USDA's Kirk Hanlin: '14 Exec in...
- SHRM Renews WIU Alignment
- Graphic Communication Program...
- Westen Awarded Outstanding Advisor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Model United Nations?
Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies.
How did Model U.N. begin?
Simulating international organizations began even before the birth of the United Nations, when students held a series of Model League of Nations in the 1920s. The Model U.N. Program is a successor to a student-directed simulation of what preceded the U.N. itself, but it is not documented exactly how the Model U.N. began.
Who participates in Model United Nations?
The popularity of Model U.N. continues to grow, and today more than 400,000 middle school, high school and college/university students worldwide participate every year. Many of today's leaders in law, government, business and the arts participated in Model U.N. during their academic careers from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and former World Court Justice Stephen M. Schwebel to actor Samuel L. Jackson. Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton is a Model U.N. veteran as well.
What is a Model United Nations conference?
Some Model U.N. exercises take place in the classroom and others are school wide. Still others are regional, national, or even international. These are called conferences, and the events are much larger, with participants from all over the United States and the world. More than 1,000,000 people have participated in MUN conferences around the world since the conferences became popular over 50 years ago. Today there are more than 400 conferences that take place in 35 countries. Depending on the location, the average conference can have as few as 30 students or as many as 2,000.
Where and when are Model United Nations conferences held?
There are an estimated 400 Model U.N. conferences held annually worldwide. These conferences take place virtually every month throughout the school year, but there are few events in the summer and even fewer around standardized testing such as the SAT.
What is a Model United Nations delegate?
A Model U.N. delegate is a student who assumes the role of an ambassador to the United Nations at a Model U.N. event. A Model U.N. delegate does not have to have experience in international relations. Anyone can participate in Model U.N., so long as they have the ambition to learn something new, and to work with people to try and make a difference in the world. Model U.N. students tend to go on to become great leaders in politics, law, business, education and even medicine.
Why should I participate in Model United Nations?
You should participate in Model U.N. because it promotes student and teacher interest in international relations and related subjects, increases the capacity for students to engage in problem solving, teaches aspects of conflict resolution, research skills, and communication skills, and creates the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
What are some of the educational benefits of Model United Nations?
For over 50 years now, teachers and students have benefited from and enjoyed this interactive learning experience. It not only involves young people in the study and discussion of global issues, but also encourages the development of skills useful throughout their lives, such as research, writing, public speaking, problem solving, consensus building, conflict resolution and compromise and cooperation.
How do I start a Model United Nations program at my school?
You can start a Model UN at your school with a few simple steps. First, you should find a faculty advisor by asking teachers if they would be interested in helping you start a Model UN You also can ask your principal or Social Studies chairperson to see if they know of any teachers that would be interested. Next, you need to recruit members and pick a day and time to meet. After you recruit members, you should decide which conferences your group would like to attend. Once you pick your conferences, you should hold meetings once a week. At the meetings you can choose other conferences to attend, organize fundraising ideas, and talk about any new information you may have received. For more information on starting a club, read our section on
getting started
Where can my organization get the funds to attend a Model United Nations conference?
Funds can be obtained through a variety of means. Since many Model U.N. conferences are held at colleges and hotels, fees can range from $15 to $165 per delegate. This fee usually does not include transportation, meals, or lodging. In some cases, however, meals and lodging are covered. Some conferences offer early registration discounts, while others have late fees. Many model U.N. groups can try to request funds through their school's
administration to cover transportation and conference costs. Other groups can apply for scholarships, but these are usually limited to groups traveling abroad. Model U.N. clubs can attempt to request funds through their local UNA-USA chapters . Additionally, groups can try local organizations such as Rotary and Lions Clubs for support. Other ways to raise funds include monthly group activities, dance-a-thons, bake sales, car washes, and sporting events. Finally, check
AMUN's guide to fundraising
for other ideas.
Should we have a Model United Nations class or a Model UN club?
On the issue of class vs. club, you should do whatever fits your needs best. In order to have a class, you need a teacher who is fully knowledgeable about the Model United Nations program. In addition, the teacher would have to get your school's administration to approve adding the course into its curriculum, which can be difficult for a new program. If you want to start a club instead, you would need a faculty advisor. Talk to your teachers or school principal to see which option would work best for you.
What is the role of a Model United Nations faculty advisor?
The faculty advisor is usually a teacher responsible for all of the students when attending a Model UN conference. Usually the faculty advisor is fully committed to Model UN, but he or she does not need prior Model UN experience. This person should be able to assist students with their research. Also, the advisor oversees students when they make travel arrangements to conferences. Lastly, the faculty advisor will help students pick out the Model UN conference they would like to attend.
How do I recruit members for my Model United Nations team?
You can recruit new members by posting flyers all around your school, putting flyers in teachers' mailboxes and setting up a special meeting, either after school or during an activity period. Additionally, you should discuss the conferences you may want to attend, and discuss what happens at a Model UN conference in general. Aside from setting up a meeting, you can go around to different classes or have teachers announce it in their classes.
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Interviews: Leave something to remember you by
DEAR JOYCE: After thinking about it for 24 hours, I realize that the interview for a job I really wanted was short and perfunctory. OK, I know that particular job is history for me, but what about next time? -- M.M.
Professional job search letter writers may prepare an "interview leave-behind." Essentially a LB is a document that spotlights a reason why you should be hired. Typically it is a single page focusing on such topics relevant to the specific job interview as accomplishments, skills, strengths, certifications, cultural fit and targeted profiles. It's also called a "resume addendum."
Here's an example: "Performance Snapshot" is a title of a document with extracts from performance evaluations, praise from customers and managers, and any other factor that shows you're A-list material for the job you want. Also, CAR (challenge, action, result) stories set off by bullets is a favorite format for LBs.
Until the last five years or so, I had heard of LBs only as samples of graphic arts candidates, but today the concept is gaining ground across the occupational spectrum.
Some LBs are far more ambitious than a one- or two-page document. Browse for "How to Use a Brag Book to Differentiate Yourself from the Competition" by Matthew Levy.
DEAR JOYCE: I've bought cars using Craigslist, but how good is it for jobs? -- T.J.
Susan P. Joyce says it's very helpful in job search. Her new ebook, "How to Find a Job Using Craigslist," is the first I've seen that carefully details chapter and verse and gives easy-to-understand tutorial instructions. Joyce, who knows the digital scene well, is CEO of two websites, Job-Hunt.org and WorkCoachCafe.com. Her book is available on Amazon for 99 cents until January.
DEAR JOYCE: What's an appropriate action to shut down a former employer, who, after a few too many drinks at a social event, badmouthed my work abilities? He was annoyed when I quit. I hope he's not saying the same unfair things when asked for a reference! -- B.H.
Option 1: Go back to the employer and negotiate a reference that won't wreck your chances to get a good job. A book on successful negotiating principles can help with your strategy.
Option 2: Consult a lawyer who can send a cease-and-desist letter to the damaging reference advising that continued negative comments may land the former employer in court.
Option 3: Retain a reference-checking firm to find out if you're being trashed when the former employer is sober. The report must be of sufficient quality to hold up in court. Tip: Don't sign a contract with any firm that doesn't contain a date guaranteeing when the reference check will be in your hands.
DEAR JOYCE: Four friends are considering teaming up to find a job. Good idea? -- P.M.
This is an excellent idea, especially during the holiday season when each of you can pool social event contacts. Agree on rules:
1) Share all job leads. A hiring manager will choose among you.
2) Compare after-interview notes. You may discover info that could mean two hires.
3) Be genuinely glad when one team member lands a job. That hire may spread coattails for other team members, or lead to info on open jobs from new co-workers.
4) Do not dissolve the team until each member has landed new employment.
Shared experiences can get you through the loneliness and uncertainty of unemployed days. You need friends who won't be bored by the micro details of the job search process -- not only is it a downer during the holidays, but the regurgitation of your brilliant moves and belly flops may remind them of their own vulnerability. In contrast, your team members can relate to every feeling you choose to reveal.
(Email career questions for possible use in this column to Joyce Lain Kennedy at firstname.lastname@example.com; use "Reader Question" for subject line. Or mail her at Box 368, Cardiff, CA 92007.)Copyright © 2014, Chicago Tribune


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English 454/554 Major Authors: Joyce Carol Oates
This course will serve as an introduction to the short stories, nonfiction, and novels of Joyce Carol Oates, one of the most prolific, versatile, and celebrated contemporary American writers. We will explore her various styles and themes, and trace her development as a writer. The class will coincide with Oates's visit to OSU as the first recipient of the Stone Award for Lifetime Literary Achievement. Two long critical papers and two reading responses will be required.
WR 524 Advanced Fiction Writing
This is the advanced fiction writing workshop for students enrolled in the MFA Program in Creative Writing. Production and peer editing of original short stories and novel chapters is the focus of the course. Attendance and class participation are mandatory. Two class presentations and peer responses to each presented piece are required.


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Is there any criteria at all to choosing to start in BT versus HF? I think I read that HF might be more pleasing to the eye which kind of makes me lean that way, but then if that's the truth BT might be slightly less crowded. What don't I know? Aside from this one relatively minor thing, how will anyone choose? Are there more quests in one zone than the other? Is one arranged to appeal more toward the horde and the other more toward the alliance? Or are they perfectly (for lack of a better word) equal and I'm reduced to eeny meeny miney mo?
As a very general assuming-ish rule, blood elves and undead would probably enjoy the story in Howling Fjord, and orcs/tauren/troll in Borean Tundra. For Alliance, pretty much a toss-up. Personally though, I think the initial way your arrival is greeted in Borean Tundra as an alliance celebrity would more appeal to paladins, warriors and priests, or other "I'm a big damn hero!" type people.
Also, Borean Tundra feels a bit more exotic to someone who already lives in northern europe and has fjords and fjelds outside the window.
There's no huge difference in quest rewards, so I think it will come down to player preference and what specific quests you enjoy. Most people I have spoken to actually ended up doing both the zones before moving on to Grizzly Hills or Dragonblight.
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In 2014-15, our standards implementation efforts will share a district-wide focus on Rigorous Tasks, Differentiation and Data-Driven Instruction. This means that all educators, including School Leaders, Teacher Leaders, teachers and central-level staff, will develop a shared picture of what this looks like in our classrooms and schools. These themes will be reinforced in our systems of professional learning, observation, feedback and coaching.
Planning for the 2014-2015 School Year
Listed below are links to key resources that may be beneficial in your planning for the 2014-2015 school year:
- Academic Expectations for 2014-2015
- Assessment Changes for 2014-2015
- Blue/Green Day Guidance and Beyond the Common Core/Singleton Guidance for 2014-2015
- Standards Professional Learning Overview for 2014-2015
- Standards Pathways Overview for 2014-2015
- Teacher Leader Selection Process
- Standards Implementation for 2014-2015 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Remember, scope and sequence documents are key to instructional planning. Sections 2-5 of the standards toolkit contains links to scope and sequence material. The 2014-2015 materials will be available after April 30, 2014.
What is the Standards Toolkit?
The DPS Standards Toolkit is designed to support teachers and leaders in implementing standards-based instruction. This Toolkit provides resources, articles, and tools for implementing the instructional shifts of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS), and the WIDA English Language Development Standards. In addition, the Toolkit supports you in identifying what the new Standards mean for student achievement, rigorous instruction and the role of assessment as part of a data inquiry cycle.
Navigating the Toolkit
The toolkit is organized into six sections related to the Common Core State Standards, the Colorado Academic Standards, and the WIDA English Language Development Standards:
- Utilizing the Toolkit (Start here)
- Literacy
- Math
- CAS - Colorado Academic Standards
- Data Inquiry
- Assessment
Quick Links
- What's New
- June Professional Learning Resources
- Standards Resources for Parents
- The Common Core State Standards
- The Common Core State Standards (Spanish)
- PARCC Online
- Literacy Scope and Sequence
- Math Scope and Sequence
- WiDA Can Do Descriptors