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Inspiring the Next Generation: the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
By Dana Ditmore, executive director, ISEF 2010
The next Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, Intel ISEF 2010, will be held May 9–14, 2010. Intel ISEF is the world's largest international pre-college science and engineering competition. The Fair in 2010 will provide a forum to showcase the creative math, science, engineering and technology projects of the brightest high school students from around the world— illustrating the value of math, science, engineering and technology education to our future. The vision of this event is to mentor and inspire the next generation of global innovation. The Intel ISEF 2010 is partnering with the San Jose State University Center for STEM Education.
The fair is supported by more than 6,000 high school teachers, coaches, translators and parents, involving more than 2,000 K-12 students. About 1,400 judges from local and global companies and universities are involved. The breadth of technology is wide (e.g. energy, transportation, environmental science, medicine, health sciences, chemistry, behavioral and social sciences). In addition, ISEF is also global in scope— with regional fair winners from around the world. More than 50 countries will be represented. Nobel laureates (8–12) participate in special student sessions.
The World's Best and the Brightest Students Convene
The Intel ISEF brings together the world's most creative and intelligent high school students from over 50 countries to compete for over $3 million in awards and scholarships. This science and engineering fair showcases cutting-edge science projects and allows participants a unique opportunity to network with fellow students, academia, and fair volunteers sponsoring companies and judges as well as the entire technical community. Students are mentored by Silicon Valley companies and organizations volunteers who act as judges and speakers at the event. This network of peers and industry veterans provides a foundation to foster advanced education in the sciences as well as new ideas for future generation technologies.
Opportunities for Companies and Universities
The seven-day event is an opportunity for Silicon Valley companies to nurture future technology development, encourage advanced education and to establish corporate name recognition for potential future employment. More importantly, this relationship may help to expand the participant's knowledge of the choices available to them in the technical field. It also introduces Silicon Valley universities and organizations that may facilitate their dreams of achieving such goals.
ISEF provides Silicon Valley companies corporate visibility and access to students. It is an opportunity to nurture and support tomorrow's science and engineering innovators while also leaving an unforgettable imprint on potential future employees. It also offers networking with colleagues, investors, potential partners and educators.
For information, please visit the Intel ISEF website at http://isef2010sanjose.org. If you have questions on ISEF 2010, please see the chart below:
Type of Information Needed
Person to Contact
Contact Information
Volunteer Opportunities, Fair Operations and Logistics (Security, Catering, Display, Safety)
Roger Milovina, host Committee Chair
(916) 435-4795 firstname.lastname@example.com
Sponsorship Opportunities
Dana Ditmore, executive director, ISEF 2010 Association
(408) 221-1132 email@example.com
Sign-ups for Judging
Dr. Roy Okuda, Chemistry professor, San Jose State Univ.
(408) 924-2525
Fair Exhibits and Set-up
Tony James
(408) 224-5953 email@example.com
International Activities, Interpreters, etc.
Bhushan Ekbote
Cell (517)944-5993
K-12 Student Outreach and School Visitation
Heidi Black
(408) 347-6563 firstname.lastname@example.com
All other questions about ISEF in San Jose 2010
Patti Hansen
(408) 356-0790
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This post has just blown my
This post has just blown my fucking mind. Truly outstanding work, Firestone. This all makes sense to me now.
Joe, you discussed some aspects to why this wouldn't be inflationary, but what about the paying off of debt? Like foreign debt?
Not that I'm against inflation, considering that that would hurt the banks and help homeowners. But I'm just curious.
Anyway, this is one of the best blog posts I've ever read, and I've been reading blogs for the past 10 years.
Congratulations. And thanks. Now, if only we could get Yglesias and Ezra to read this.

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Jun 23, 2010 at 12:16 am
Hi Thx for the add!!! Wicked garage!!
Jun 7, 2010 at 10:06 am
Man, you have some awesome lookin projects, It's pretty cool to be doing stuff you love to do isn't it.
May 11, 2010 at 12:36 am
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The 2012 IASC Skateboarding Summit hosted the third-annual Skateboarding Hall of Fame induction on May 10 in Orange, California, honoring the following skate legends:
Hall of Fame Inductees
|Danny Bearer photographer unknown
|Jay Adams by Glen E. Friedman
|Danny was an original member of
the Hobie team and the Men's Winner
of the National Championships in
Santa Monica, December 1964.
| As an original Z-Boy, Jay is considered
one of the most influential
skateboarders of all time. Stacy
Peralta has called Jay, "the world's
greatest natural skater."
|Mark Gonzales by J. Grant Brittain
|Peggy Oki by Glen E. Friedman
|Pioneering street skating in
the late 80's and early 90's,
the Gonz cemented the foundation
of what we know today as
modern skateboarding.
| Honing her ability in the famous
L.A. schoolyards of the 70's,
Peggy earned her spot as the only
female Z-Boy on the hugely
influential Zephyr Team.
Icon Award Recipients
|John Humphrey photographer unknown
|Frank Nasworthy by Warren Bolster
|John Humphrey became the first
licensee of a skateboard patent
after going into business with
Albert C. Boyden to produce the
Humco Surfer in 1963.
| With the introduction of the polyurethane
wheel to skateboarding through Cadillac
Wheels in 1972, Frank Nasworthy paved
the way for the second great boom
of skateboarding in the 1970's.
|Glen E. Friedman by Hugh Holland
|Black Flag by Glen E. Friedman
|One of the most important
photographers of his generation,
Glen E. Friedman was first published
in SkateBoarder magazine in 1976
at the age of 14.
|Black Flag gave voice to an
anti-authoritarian, non-conformist
message that deeply resonated with
and inspired skateboarders in the
late 1970's and early 1980's.
The event was oversold and people were rushing the doors to get into the packed venue for some amazing acceptance speeches from timeless personalities.
The Hall of Fame is located in Skatelab in Simi Valley. Here's a little info on it:
The first ever induction ceremony into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame was 10/24/2009. Bruce Logan, Tony Alva, Tony Hawk and Danny Way were the first of many legends who were inducted into the SHOF. Look for some great new displays inside The Hall paying tribute to these first Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductees.
The Skateboard Museum is and has been 100% FREE since 1997 and is OPEN 7 days a week the same hours as the Skatelab. With 2 permanent locations and several "pop up" displays Skatelab Skateboarding Museums are educating people about The History of Skateboarding worldwide. The Museum inside SKATELAB of California is home to the SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME and receives over 50,000 visitors each year. Skatelab has a collection of over 5,000 vintage skateboards as well as skateboarding memorabilia. Skateboard history lives on at Skatelab and the Legends live on in The Skateboarding Hall of Fame.


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Being long time members of AARP, my wife and I were pleased to have the opportunity to join the Hartford and get the advertised cost reduction on our car and newly purchased home. My wife and I are the only drivers and each of us have driven for nearly sixty years without a traffic violation, not even a parking, speeding, or a stop sign violation. We have never filed a claim in our fifty-two years of marriage.
On January 8,2010, on a foggy, rainy night around 9:30, I was leaving the Safeway parking lot. After stopping and making sure the way was clear, I entered the three lane street, turned right, and was crossing over to get in the left lane for a "U" turn about about 100 yards away. Suddenly, a car sped by and clipped my left front bumper just as I was entering my turn lane. I saw nothing coming, so I can only assume the car had made a "U" turn and entered the left lane after I had checked to make sure the way was clear.
I stopped and talked to the girl who was driving her grandma's car, gave her my insurance info, and got the info on her grandma's car. Police were not notified since there was no injuries, and damages were so slight. In fact, my car has such minimal scratches that I had to point them out to my wife when I got home. My car still has the scratches, and practically unnoticeable.
I contacted AARP - The Hartford, gave them all the info, and notified the state insurance office. The representative who I talked to at Hartford told me that he would be in touch if anything was made out of the incident. So, it was all but forgotten until June 9th when we received a notice from Hartford showing that our auto insurance policy had increased by more than 100 percent. Since hearing nothing for over five months, the new rate was shocking.
I immediately contacted Hartford and was told that the increase was due to the January accident. The person who I talked to said that Hartford had paid $10,000 to repair the other car. Remember, we heard nothing for over five months. I'm still trying to figure how the other car could require $10,000 in repairs while my car requires nothing. Leads me to only one conclusion - that is, someone padded the bill, big time. Tomorrow, Hartford will be notified to cancel our car and home insurance, because we have purchased our insurance with another company. Oh, by the way, we were told that the first accident would be forgiven.
When we received our renewal for our insurance on our vehicles, we was shocked it had double with no explanation to why it had gone up. This happened in April of this year. We live on a fixed income and this really hurt. So like a dummy we kept trying to pay it but each month it has become harder to do, with all the prices on food and utilities going up. I decided to call and ask why this was done to us, come to find out they had the wrong mileage down on our vehicles and did this.
Instead of reissuing a new policy they told us we would have to continue to pay the price they had on the policy until April of 2011 and when our policy started over, they would put it back at the right amount. There was no mention of paying back our money which will be over a $1000. My point is would you or anybody like to donate your money to a insurance company because of their underwriters mistake. So be aware and if something is not right on your insurance policy at renewal time call right then so the lazy underwriters don't rip you off like they have us.
The reason I say this that was what we were told we should have done. This has been a hard lesson for us to learn and do not want any one else to have this done to them.
ARKANSAS -- I live in Arkansas, I went to Michigan where the frame broke. I traded for another car and Hartford canceled my Arkansas Policy and opened a Michigan policy - at a much higher rate. I told the woman I didn't live in Michigan, wasn't going to be living in Michigan. Said she would correct the mistake. I got a bill charging me $75 for "closing my account and re-instating it". The woman in accounting is such a smart aleck, and Hartford doesn't make mistakes. She needs to be fired. I told her I'd move my auto and home owners to another company. She couldn't care less.
I'm surprised the company doesn't care! Plus, when I added my Homeowners, they told me I'd get a discount on my auto insurance. Instead, they increased it. They lie as bad as DirecTV.
I insured one of my vehicles with Hartford last year. Right from the start I had issues with them. First of all, premiums were not delivered to me on several occasions causing a lot of work to try to straighten things out so they would not cancel me. They tried to cancel me one time due to non payment when they did indeed have my payment and this year I paid the entire year's premium by the end of March to try to avoid any future premium problems with them.
And on 10-30-10 I received a check from them for $240.00 and all that it said was that it was a refund due to my insurance being cancelled on 10-04-10 which means that I was driving uninsured for 3 weeks. No letter or phone call from them explaining what their latest issue was. They simply cancelled me and sent me a partial refund 3 weeks later.
SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT -- During a recent storm some months back, a large limb approx one thousand pounds broke from a perfectly healthy tree swinging in a pendulum motion striking my glass enclosed spa and deck causing major damage. The limb broke in half over top of the structure causing it to move sideways. I called the insurance company as soon as possible and was informed to take any measures I could to minimize further damage. I immediately drained the spa and secured deck to another large tree with a come along and chains to keep it from falling over and losing the spa on the ground that was five feet down. While doing this I pulled the deck back to original spot as good as possible.
The insurance company sent out a contractor to inspect the deck followed by a engineer that without a level found that deck was not level, DAAA, so their claim for not wanting to pay full amount of claim is that a deck that was built years ago is not up to code because it is not level. Now after being struck by a thousand pound limb sideways, I have code upgrade insurance. I have contacted adjusters and their supervisors numerous times with very few responses. They then sent me a check for approx one tenth of the amount of the claim.
My husband and I are in our early 60s; he's retired, I work as a nurse. We have impeccable credit and driving records. We've been AARP members for a decade, using Hartford insurance for our home and several vehicles with never a claim. Last year we moved to Alaska. For several months we sought home insurance, but were told Hartford only does business through the mail. We continued paying for the house we'd sold and even took out an unnecessary renter's policy while mailing inaccurate and contradictory quotes back and forth from Alaska. In frustration, we finally insured our new home through Allstate, but kept the renter's policy and two cars with Hartford.
When our son graduated from college we removed his vehicle from Hartford (as required) and canceled the unnecessary renter's insurance. We live in a small town and drive our 8-year-old vehicle less than 5000 miles a year. I was told this updated information would go into effect next October. I again tried to insure our home with Hartford and was told rather tersely that they only deal through the mail. I asked for paperwork and was sent an application for car insurance! Then I got a bill, increasing vehicle insurance to almost $1000 a year.
We are simplifying our lives and no longer need multiple vehicles. We've tried to consolidate our policies with Hartford, but the obstacles are daunting. Hartford is no longer the best value of older couples. Their paperwork is copious and contradictory, they are unwilling to value past client performance, and seem intent on maintaining a high flow of cash from people who no longer require extensive coverage. When I canceled the final vehicle policy I was told I would be billed 7% of the remaining new policy amount figured until October.
I, too, have extremely disappointed with the service received from Hartford after a car accident. The claims handler was rude and treated my phone call as a complete inconvenience. A week later my car was still in the tow yard and no one had looked at it. I called again and talked with a woman named ** who was outstanding. She listened and truly cared. She helped me set up a rental car and gave me the number of the claim handler's supervisor. But the supervisor did nothing more than apologize and made promises that she didn't follow through on until I started calling every day.
Finally my car was picked up and taken to Denver which is 5 hours away. A week later an adjuster called and said the car could be fixed, not totaled as the computer had designated. He agreed to have the car brought back to my hometown to be fixed. His boss called later and said they didn't want to bring the car back but would have it fixed in Denver. I reminded him that according to my policy, it is my choice. He unhappily agreed to have the car hauled back. An hour later he called again and offered to buy me out. Thankfully I got the offer in writing via fax.
Two weeks later the person who was to cut the check called, only the price he quoted was two thousand less than the offer. He all but called me a liar when I told him the real offer, until I told him I would be happy to fax him the quote that had been faxed to me in writing. It took over a month and numerous phone calls to poorly trained, uncaring "customer service" people before the claim was settled.
As a 54 year old Human Resources professional, I deal with stressful issues all day long but have to say that by the time my claim was settled, I was pretty damned fed up! But it didn't end there. When I purchased a new vehicle, I was told that the wrecked car was still on the policy, and that I was to have called to have it removed. The claims handler does not do that. As per my call, the premium for the wrecked car would be backdated and deleted.
But lo and behold, I get the endorsement and the wrecked car is still on the policy and I am being billed for coverage. I call again and am assured it will be taken care of, and that I will be refunded the two months premium I'd already paid on the wrecked car. Then another bill, the car is still on it. No mention of a refund. All three premium amounts have been different, the one over the phone, the first endorsement bill, and then the next. And each one higher than the previous.
Enough I say, cancel the policy and go with a certified agent here in town. I got a letter in the mail today from Hartford. Yes, they are charging me a 10% cancellation fee. Well worth every penny to be done with such an incompetent organization. Bottom line, stay away from insurance companies that only offer 800 number service. With any claim, write down who you talk to and when, and get whatever you can in writing.
As for AARP, as long as they endorse a company that writes policies without the resources to back them up, I will not belong to that organization. Thankfully I was young and savvy enough to jump through all the hoops and FINALLY get my money. Thankfully this did not happen to my mother. I can only imagine how hard it would have been for her. Wake up AARP, do a complete audit of what is really going on with the company that you are endorsing.
I was in a car accident in October 2006. An old lady ran a stop sign and I hit her at the intersection (I did not have to stop). At first they said that I was 15% liable because I should have seen her coming. I argued that down to 5% based on the layout of the intersection (cars parked along the road, house makes side streets not visible until you are in front of them). On principle I would have argued it lower, but I wanted to get it over with.
After the accident, when I called the insurance company they stated that they would not agree to pay for a rental car until liability was established. I explained that the vehicle that was damaged was our only vehicle for a family of five, and that we needed that to get to work, the children to school, etc. The representative stated that once liability was established that the car rental would go retro. I agreed that I would put the rental on my credit card and then seek compensation from them with the settlement once liability was established (there was no doubt in my mind that liability would be on their insured).
To make a long story short, when it came time to pay for the rental car, they stated that they would not pay for the rental car until liability was established, and that it would go retro (from that day that we were having the conversation back to the day that liability was established). I explained that was not what this exact same representative had told me, and that that was not retroactive.
I explained to her that the fact that liability hadn't been established at that point did not make them any less liable in the situation, but she still said they could only pay after liability had been established, which was more than a week after the accident (were they dragging their feet to get out of paying more???). I spoke to her supervisor and explained the situation AGAIN, stating that we didn't have another vehicle and that I was entitled to a rental since their insured and made my van undriveable.
She agreed to pay for the rental back to the day of the accident. Then she argued about the towing and storage. I told her that I couldn't have parked my car at my home because of city ordinances regarding inoperable vehicles, and the two body shops that I had called (the two that I would actually let work on my van in the area) said that if they were not contracted for the work that they charged storage, which was, in fact, more expensive than the storage charged by the towing company. I explained this, and she still refused to pay for storage beyond the three day window from when they sent the letter.
I didn't know if the van was totaled, which is why I didn't have it taken to the body shop. Anyway, getting ANYTHING from them was a nightmare, and in most cases I just settled because I was tired of dealing with it. Now I have medical bills going to collections because they agreed to pay medial bills for the 30 days after the accident, and those have not yet been paid. I've been begging the creditors not to send them to collections, but I'm guessing they've waited enough, and I suppose they're right. I have nothing good to say about The Hartford. Nothing at all.


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Vt. driver hurt when tractor-trailer flips on I-93 in Sanbornton
January 31. 2013 12:18AM
SANBORNTON - A Vermont man was injured Wednesday when his tractor trailer went off Route 93 in the town of Sanbornton and overturned, state police said.
Police said Trey J. Therrien, 27, of Newport Center, Vt., was driving an unloaded milk truck when it left the road about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Therrien was taken to Franklin Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries that police said were not life threatening.
Police did not provide a cause for the crash.


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The New Zealand-born soprano Frances Alda, who seems to have been something of a horticulturist. 5x7 glass negative, G.G. Bain Collection. View full size.
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Inheriting the family farm can be a mixed blessing in a setting in which land and credit markets do not work well, and being in charge of the farm comes with familial and societal sharing obligations relevant to incentives for diversification into non-farm activities. Using original data on Senegal that include an individualized measure of consumption, we study the role played by land inheritance, other bequests and parental background as influences on an individual adult's economic welfare and current economic activities, emphasizing differences between men and women.
Women in Senegal face immense obstacles to individual land acquisition and control. Land inaccessibility is a problem that leads to limitations on women's economic productivity and food security. Women in Senegal can access land through associations and groups of women, but this is not sufficient for guaranteeing continuity and independence of land control.
This paper mentions that while womencould influence decisions, they rarely made the principal choices, as they do not control land, which is the main source of power.
This paper mentions: "Womenreceived plots of landfor their use from their fathers, or if married, from their husbands but they could not pass these on to their heirs, not even to their sons. It also discusses how the household farming system has changed in Senegalin the post-independence period."


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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus is "very close" to signing an agreement with potential creditors for a bailout to support its troubled banks and pay its bills, the crisis-hit country's president said Thursday.
President Dimitris Christofias said that the "very limited" number of differences that remain could be bridged "very soon."
The statement comes a day after Cypriot officials wrapped up a third round of negotiations with officials from the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, collectively known as the troika.
"Following tough negotiations with the troika and always bearing in mind the difficult situation that our country now finds itself in, we are very close to signing a memorandum with the troika," Christofias, who is in Brussels for a European Union budget summit, said in a written statement.
Christofias didn't specify which issues remain unresolved, but Cypriot officials, speaking anonymously because of the sensitivity of the negotiations, said they include how proceeds from offshore natural gas finds are managed, the privatization of profitable, state-owned companies and the state's contribution to workers' pension fund.
The statement was greeted with guarded relief in the country which was hit on Wednesday by another two-notch credit rating cut. Ratings agency Fitch sank Cyprus deeper into junk status amid worries over a weakening economy that the Cypriot finance ministry projected will shrink by 3.5 percent next year.
However, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has repeatedly said that he does not expect a deal with Cyprus to be finalized before early next year.
"Cyprus is negotiating with the troika which must compile a report at the end of its consultations. That's what we wait for. It will be evaluated when it's there," a finance ministry spokesman said Thursday.
Once the full troika report will be available, Germany's Parliament will also have to vote on the bailout deal. With only four weeks left before its Christmas recess, it is likely the vote might be scheduled for the new year.
Cyprus asked for international aid in June to prop up its banking sector — which has total assets with an estimated value of eight times the size of the country's €17.5 billion ($22.4 billion) economy — that took huge losses on bad Greek debt and loans.
The overall size of the bailout is estimated to hover between €13-17.5 billion ($16.6-22.4 billion) depending on the exact amount that the banks will need to recover. Finance Minister Vassos Shiarly said that amount won't be known before consultancy firm PIMCO and auditors Deloitte which are currently pouring through the banks' books, come up with a preliminary figure early next month.
Shiarly said apart from the banks' needs, the bailout will include €6 billion ($7.7 billion) to refinance the country's debt and another €1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) to cover fiscal deficits over the bailout's four-year implementation period up to and including 2016.
He said if a bailout agreement is signed in the next few days, it could be discussed by ministers from countries that use the euro when they meet on Dec. 3. A first bailout installment could be paid out six weeks after that once the deal clinches parliamentary approval from Cyprus' eurozone partners, said Shiarly.
Cyprus has been unable to borrow from international markets for over a year and faces a year-end cash crunch, but Shiarly said the government is working to ensure that all salaries will be paid.
Shiarly submitted the country's 2013 budget to parliament Thursday, which he said incorporated provisions that have already been negotiated with the troika.
" Negotiations with the troika are continuing and it's possible that there could be additional amendments so that the final picture of the budget for 2013 may be slightly different than what we now have in front of us," Shiarly said.
The Cyprus finance ministry said those provisions include steep cuts to public sector salaries, downsizing the government workforce through a hiring freeze, raising the retirement age to 65 and a raft of tax hikes.
Shiarly said the 2013 budget projects a fiscal deficit of around 4.4 percent of GDP. According to the finance ministry, the country's debt will jump from 85.8 percent of GDP this year to 92 percent in 2013, peaking a year later at 95.6 before starting to recede.
Unemployment is forecast to rise to from 12 percent this year to 13.8 percent next. It will increase to 14.2 percent in 2014 and retreat to 13 percent the following year.


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Being a new mom and juggling a TV show, Witches of East End, doesn't require magic, says Jenna Dewan-Tatum — just a little teamwork with the Sexiest Man Alive.
"He is getting really good at being the set husband — that's what I call him," Dewan-Tatum, 32, tells ET Canada of Channing Tatum.
When the actress is busy filming, the new dad is on duty, caring for the couple's 4-month-old daughter Everly.
"He's in the trailer, he's rocking her to sleep, I'm running back and forth breastfeeding," Dewan-Tatum says.
"He's been amazing — every chance he gets he's here. He's like, 'I could sit here and be set husband all day long. This is so fun!'"
It has been a busy few months for the proud parents. After welcoming Everly in May, the new mom reported to the Vancouver set of her show in July.
"We knew it was coming," Dewan-Tatum explains. "I had this show coming up, and we just knew, okay, let's get through these four months and prepare for it as much as possible, which I'm learning is the key of motherhood: prepping. It's going good so far."
And what does the Sexiest Dad Alive think of his wife's bewitching new show, which premieres Oct. 6, on Lifetime? "My husband has seen an episode," Dewan-Tatum says. "He thought it was amazing."
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THIS LANDMARK BUILDING rising above Westport's sheltered harbor, marks the confluence of the Nocquachoke and Acoxsett Rivers. The Paquachuck has dominated the landscape of the village of Westport Point for almost 200 years, a stately reminder of those who have made and lost their lives on the water. This four storey building is hand hewn from heavy timbers and built like a ship; pegged, worn smooth and salted by sand and wind.
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It took some time — and a lot of miles of walking — but my son, Lance, found the matching antler shed to the deer we have nicknamed "The White Horned Buck."
We have been watching this deer for several seasons. He will be a real dandy this fall. I saw him twice during bowhunting season in 2011, then I saw him at least three times while I was out looking for deer antler sheds earlier this year.
We aren't sure, but we think this buck will be 4-1/2 years old this fall. Can't wait to see what he grows for "horns" this year. He should add some serious mass, plus additional length on those tines.
That's the report for today. Tomorrow's forecast calls for much of the same: sunshine!
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2015 Horoscope
2015 Horoscope
2015 will be an interesting blend of play and work, Aries. Unique Uranus continues its tour of your Sun Sign, setting you apart from the crowd. You'll attract attention wherever you go. It may be especially easy to find love during the first seven months of the year. That's when expansive Jupiter will be touring your Romance Sector. You could find it difficult to resist the charms of a warm, outgoing person with a great head of hair.
If you're already in a relationship, it may feel like you and your partner are experiencing a second honeymoon. There may be some rocky romantic moments surrounding April 4th, courtesy of a disruptive Lunar Eclipse. Your creativity could also soar under this influence. Developing your love of writing, art and music may be particularly fulfilling through August 11th. On that day, expansive Jupiter will move into your Job Sector, giving work an added importance. If you're self-employed, it will be easy to find new clients and customers.
Are you looking for a job? You could find a rewarding one that will keep you busy. You'll quickly rise up the ladder of success, thanks to empowering Pluto's tour of your Career Sector. Instead of working with the public, you may be busy studying for an advanced degree or license, as evidenced by Saturn's tour of your Knowledge Sector from January through mid-June, and then again from September 18th through December 31st.
Love and Romance
As far as love is concerned, 2015 could continue to be a very rewarding time. The first seven months of the year may be especially romantic. That's when upbeat Jupiter will be touring your romance sector. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a sporting event, concert or play. Keep your eyes open for someone with a fabulous head of hair or no hair at all! Are you dating someone special?
This is an ideal time to get engaged or married. If you're already in a serious relationship, it may feel as though you and your partner are experiencing a second honeymoon. Fulfilling your sensual needs could assume an added importance between mid-June and mid-September. That's when serious Saturn will be travelling through your Intimacy Sector. If you aren't happy with the physical side of your relationship, have a heart-to-heart talk with your partner. Learn to let down your defenses and ask for what you really want.
The Lunar Eclipse on September 27th will have your attention on your relationship. It will be make or break time. If you want to take a romantic vacation, set your sights to the very end of 2015. That's when luxury-loving Venus will tour your Adventure Sector. Visiting a beautiful country could draw you and your partner closer together. If you're single, you could find love with a local who is charmed by your accent and electrifying charisma. When it comes to attracting love, your best bet is to set yourself apart from the crowd. That shouldn't be difficult, with unique Uranus touring your Appearance Sector.
Career and Money
Your ambition continues to develop and change thanks to transformative Pluto's tour of your Career Sector. Keep your eye on April 21st, when Mars, your ruling planet, forms a trine to Pluto. On this empowering day, you may be compelled to compete for a high-profile position in your desired field. The competition will be fierce, but you'll be a top contender for this job. Be sure to emphasize your ability to work independently during job interviews. Your leadership ability can also make a great impression.
Building long-term financial security could assume increasing importance between June 15th and September 17th. That's when disciplined Saturn will be touring your Shared Resources Sector. Putting money into a savings, college or retirement account can protect you from economic uncertainty. Be sure to take advantage of any profit sharing and matching contributions programs offered by your employer. If you're in a relationship, your partner may receive an impressive promotion. Instead of raising your standard of living, increase your savings account.
During the second half of 2015, you could be in high demand at work. Expansive Jupiter's tour of your Service Sector can give you added hours and increased responsibilities. If you're self-employed, it should be easy to find new clients and customers. The secret to your success could be attending to small details. Taking the time to learn individual tastes and needs can cause your professional reputation to soar. In this age of big, anonymous corporations, you can set yourself apart by providing the personal touch.
Your personal life could be a source of profound fulfillment this year, Taurus. From January 1st through August 11th, jovial Jupiter will be touring your Domestic Sector. Spending time with family could make you feel happy, secure and connected. Alternately, you may decide to move to a bigger place. A generous relative could give you the money for a down payment. You might even inherit some property from a relative.
Moving far away is another possibility. Last but not least, a baby or older relative could join your household, adding a festive element to the environment. After August 11th, your love life could get a big boost when Jupiter moves into your Romance Sector. If you're single, you could meet a hard-working intellectual who is great with their hands. Are you already in a relationship? It could feel like you and your partner are falling in love all over again, thanks to Saturn's retrograde movement through your Commitment Sector from June 15th and August 1st.
Getting engaged or married is a strong possibility in the days surrounding September 12th, when a Solar Eclipse has an electrifying influence on your personal life. If you want to improve your job prospects, getting an advanced degree or license is strongly favored. Transformative Pluto will be touring your Higher Learning Sector all year, suggesting great improvements can arrive through study, travel and writing. Vivid dreams could come courtesy of Uranus, which continues its journey through your Subconscious Sector. Keep a notebook by the bed to record your dreams.
Love and Romance
Expansive Jupiter enters your Romance Sector on August 11th, making you more magnetic to love. If you're single, you could meet a hardworking intellectual or artisan who makes your pulse pound. The two of you will have eyes only for each other. Are you already in a relationship? You could get engaged or married. Pay careful attention to the days surrounding September 12th, when a Solar Eclipse could bring exciting changes to your partnership.
Pregnancies and adoptions can also occur under this influence. Casual flings won't have much appeal for you, since serious Saturn will be touring both your Intimacy and Partnership Sectors throughout the year. Joining hearts and finances with someone special is a distinct possibility. Creating a budget with your partner may be critical to the success of your relationship. Having a nest egg can keep stress at bay and encourage you to make big plans for the future together. Buying a home, opening a retirement account and investing in a vacation property are among the possibilities.
Discuss your priorities and be willing to compromise. Your mate could get a raise, promotion or high-paying job in December, when luxurious Venus tours your Partnership Sector. Do everything you can to support your mate, even if this job will inflict changes on your relationship. By working together, the two of you can accomplish great things. Don't be surprised if you're given a lavish gift over the holidays. Your partner will be working hard to make you smile during the holiday season.
Career and Money
A Lunar Eclipse on April 4th could bring an abrupt end to a job or work assignment. Fortunately, you may find some moneymaking opportunities between April 11th and May 7th. That's when Venus, your ruling planet, will be traveling through your Earned Income Sector. Jobs involving writing, travel and education are especially favored. You could discover a gift for teaching. Helping people from different cultures assimilate could also be rewarding.
Ultimately, the secret to your job success may be communicating with others. When you find what motivates and inspires others and you won't go wrong. Cautious Saturn will be touring your Unearned Income Sector from January until mid-June, and then again from mid-September through the end of the year. Putting money into savings on a regular basis can protect you from financial uncertainty. If you're in a relationship, your partner may be seeking work or incur some big expenses. By working together, you can overcome these difficulties and maintain financial security.
Alternately, you may decide to become the sole breadwinner while your mate focuses on realizing a dream. Because transformative Pluto is moving through your Higher Education Sector, you might want to get an advanced degree or license to improve your job prospects. Acquiring skills that you can take anywhere in the world is strongly advised. Take this opportunity to earn a certificate that will allow you to work abroad. If you're not interested in working overseas, you can still land a position that will give you plenty of free time to travel.
Your reputation as a creative force may continue to grow, thanks to imaginative Neptune's tour of your Career Sector throughout 2015. Pursuing a job in an artistic field like film, fashion or photography could prove successful. Alternately, you may decide to work in nonprofit organization, which will be a great channel for your compassionate nature. An exciting job opportunity could arrive in the days surrounding March 20th, when a Solar Eclipse will energize this sector. 2015 could also find you assuming more responsibility in a close relationship. Serious Saturn's tour of your Partnership Sector from January through mid-June, then again from mid-September through the end of December, may prompt you to become the sole breadwinner in your household.
It's possible your mate will be looking for work, recovering from an illness, performing parenting duties or pursuing a dream. If you're single, you may be too busy with professional responsibilities to pursue romance. Be prepared to assume the lion's share of responsibility in your personal life. Because you are an Air Sign, you're always interested in getting intellectual stimulation. This may be especially true for the first seven months of the year. That's when expansive Jupiter will tour your Learning Sector.
Be sure to take an exciting class between January and August, when you'll soak up knowledge like a sponge. After August 11th, Jupiter will move into your Domestic Sector. Moving to a bigger place is a strong possibility under this influence.
Love and Romance
Restrictive Saturn will be touring your Partnership Sector for the majority of 2015. Romantic opportunities could be few and far between. You may be so busy at work that you simply don't have the time or inclination for love. Don't let friends and relatives make you feel bad for focusing on work. There is a season for everything. Your public life could take precedence over your private one this year.
If you have a partner, your relationship could experience some strain in the days surrounding April 4th. That's when a Lunar Eclipse may send shock waves through your Romance Sector. You and your partner may have to decide to make up or break up. Money could be at the root of your problems. If you decide to move forward with this relationship, it may be best to have three bank accounts: Yours, Mine and Ours.
Does one of you make significantly more money than the other? It may be better to contribute the same percentage of each paycheck to your mutual expenses, instead of dividing debts down the middle. Home life could be especially rewarding during the last five months of the year. That's when jovial Jupiter will be touring your Domesticity Sector. Moving to a bigger place is a distinct possibility. Alternately, you could add a person to your household. A baby, elderly relative or roommate could add a great deal of joy to your home life. Spending more time with your nearest and dearest can keep you happy and centered.
Career and Money
2015 could be a wonderful opportunity to get ahead at work, Gemini. Idealistic Neptune continues its tour of your Career Sector. Your job could be a source of profound satisfaction for you. If you're dissatisfied with your current position, take this opportunity to transition to a more rewarding field. Working in a creative industry like film, fashion or photography is strongly favored. A charitable organization could also be a fit for you.
You have tremendous compassion that can be effectively channeled into fundraising or social work. An exciting job offer could arrive on or around March 20th, when a Solar Eclipse electrifies your Career Sector. Beware of working too hard, especially between June 15th and September 17th. That's when serious Saturn will tour your Health Sector. Be mindful about taking regular breaks during this period. It's especially important to take a vacation during this demanding season.
Getting a change of pace will be a poignant reminder there is more to life than work. If you don't, you could suffer from stress-related problems like digestive problems, back pains and headaches. If you're given a choice between taking a flat salary and earning a commission, it may be better to choose the latter. That's because resourceful Pluto will be touring your Shared Resources Sector. Your powers of persuasion are very strong under this influence. This will make it easy to sell merchandise, sign clients and find investors. An inheritance, dividend or legal settlement could also enhance your financial health. Put this money in an interest-bearing bank account.
This year, you could be pulled between your personal and professional lives, Cancer. A Lunar Eclipse on April 4th may prompt you to relocate quite suddenly. Alternately, sudden changes could occur to your household arrangement. A relative could move in or a roommate may leave. This turn of events could be unsettling, but it may be necessary for your own personal growth. Always remember that whenever one door closes, another one opens.
Keep your eyes open for a healthier domestic situation. Transformative Pluto continues its journey through your Partnership Sector, changing your approach to romance. If you're single, stay away from controlling types that seek to remake you. Look for someone who will appreciate your strengths and accept your weaknesses. Do you have a partner? Try adopting a more assertive stance.
Stop pushing your needs aside for your beloved. If that means getting in a confrontation, so be it. 2015 will continue to be a time of professional highs and lows. Disruptive Uranus is continuing its tour of your Career Sector. Unusual opportunities and sudden upsets could keep you on your toes at work. A Lunar Eclipse on September 27th might bring a sudden end to a position, role or contract. Be ready to switch gears. Financially, things could look up, especially during the first seven months of the year. That's when expansive Jupiter tours your Income Sector. Save as much as you possibly can during this profitable period. Having a nest egg can sustain you during future lean periods.
Love and Romance
Throughout the entire year, passionate Pluto will be touring your Partnership Sector. If you're single, you could fall deeply in love with an influential person. It may be a struggle to maintain your identity when you are together. Never lose sight of your values, dreams and beliefs. While the prospect of becoming a committed couple will be exciting, you shouldn't become a different person to sustain your partner's interest. Set strong boundaries and prepare to defend them.
If you're in a relationship, it could cause you to radically overhaul your lifestyle. Relocating may be necessary if your partner gets a raise or promotion. Alternately, you might have to leave your job to care for a child or ailing relative. It's also possible that you will become the sole breadwinner while your mate goes back to school or recovers from an illness. Be prepared to make some changes to accommodate this union. Are you stuck in a toxic union?
Break away now, before you waste any more time on this lost cause. You have more strength than you realize. Summon your courage. A former love interest may surface when serious Saturn goes retrograde in your Romance Sector between June 15th and September 17th. You might want to think twice before getting involved with this person again. The two of you have a troubled history together that may be impossible to overcome. Instead of getting entangled again, hold out for a relationship with someone who with whom you can build an exciting future.
Career and Money
Restrictive Saturn will be touring your Shared Resources Sector throughout most of 2015. The first period of scarcity may occur between January 1st and June 14th. Getting a bank loan, seed money or scholarship may be especially challenging. If you need such assistance, send out a slew of applications from June 15th through September 17th, when Saturn will slip out of this portion of your natal horoscope chart. On September 18th, these resources could become scarce again. Be cautious with your money and try putting a portion of each paycheck into savings.
Fortunately, generous Jupiter will be touring your Earned Income Sector between January and August 10th. This will help you cover bills, but understand that your financial situation could change. While you may not lose your job, you might have to support your romantic partner or relative while they undergo financial difficulty. There's a strong possibility you may be the sole breadwinner in your home for at least part of 2015. Erratic Uranus continues its tour of your Career Sector, leading to dramatic highs and lows on the job front. If you're a free agent, you may experience periods of feast and famine.
Learning not to worry about your financial future may be your greatest challenge. You can keep anxiety at bay by being as frugal as possible throughout 2015, so you'll always have a little money in the bank. Acquiring cutting edge technical skills can greatly improve your job prospects. Don't allow yourself to become obsolete during this time of rapid change.
Expansive Jupiter continues its tour of your Personality Sector from January through August 11th. This poses the perfect opportunity to drawing favorable attention. Launching a business, breaking into a new industry and showcasing your talent are all favored. Your warmth, enthusiasm and positive energy will open doors that were previously closed to you. Use this golden period to go after your dreams, Leo. This is a rare transit that can shower love, luck and good fortune upon you.
After August 11th, your income could get a significant boost. That's when Jupiter moves into your Earned Income Sector. Pay careful attention to the days surrounding September 12th, when an exceptional moneymaking opportunity could arrive courtesy of a Solar Eclipse. Landing a lucrative job or running a successful business may give you more money for luxuries. Although the temptation to go on a shopping spree will be tempting, it would be wise to automatically divert a set percentage of each paycheck into an interest-bearing savings account. Building a nest egg can allow you to live comfortably during economic downturns.
Having money in the bank will also give you an added measure of freedom in both your personal and professional lives. Developing your creative talent may become an increasing priority throughout 2015. Studying with a respected teacher will force you to work harder than ever on your writing, music or design skills. It doesn't matter which medium you choose to pursue; just follow your heart. There's a good chance you'll be able to sell your handiwork or land a part.
Love and Romance
Your charisma may be red-hot this year, thanks to Jupiter's tour through your Personality Sector from January through August 11th. This gives an extra boost to your natural star power; admirers will flock to you like moths to a flame. In addition, idealistic Neptune will continue its journey through your Intimacy Sector, making you an object of desire for many. If you're single, you'll have your pick of several suitors. Although it's nice to be popular, you probably won't play the field.
You'd rather settle down with someone special. That's because serious Saturn will be touring your Romance Sector for most of 2015. Falling in love with an accomplished artist is a distinct possibility. There's also a good chance that your partner will have an exotic background. If you're already in a relationship, you and your mate could recommit to your partnership in a serious way. Spending more quality time together might become an increasing priority.
Have you been talking about having a child? You may conceive or adopt this year. Do you already have children? It may be necessary to form a united front for the sake of a kid. Take this opportunity to create a legacy with your partner. The two of you can accomplish great things together in 2015. If your romantic partner has been putting off a cherished dream, make a personal sacrifice on their behalf. Working while they develop a book, album or fashion line will be a great testament. Do what you can to support and uplift your beloved.
Career and Money
Keep an eye on the days surrounding March 20th. A Solar Eclipse in your Joint Resources Sector could attract a big windfall. An inheritance, insurance refund or legal settlement may arrive near this pivotal day. Use this money to finance a creative project or go on a dream vacation. If you're in a relationship, your romantic or business partner could earn some fantastic money, which will indirectly benefit you. Be scrupulous about your accounting, as deceptive methods could result in a tax audit.
Save your receipts and keep accurate records of all your financial dealings throughout 2015. After August 11th, your financial prospects could become significantly better. That's when expansive Jupiter will enter your Earned Income Sector. Landing a high-paying job or launching a successful business is strongly advised. While earning these big paychecks will be exciting, don't get lulled into a false sense of security. Put percentage of your income into a retirement or savings account.
Having a nest egg will sustain you through tough economic times. It will also give you more freedom in your personal and professional lives. Transformative Pluto is continuing its tour of your Daily Work Sector. Transitioning into a healthier work environment is possible for you. Whether this means negotiating a deal that allows you to work from home or transferring to a different branch is immaterial. The important thing is to push for a happier, healthier environment. If this means quitting a toxic position, so be it. A job that is taking a toll on your health is not worth keeping.
Your personal life could be a source of tremendous happiness this year. A Solar Eclipse in your Partnership Sector on March 20th bodes well for an idealistic romance. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a religious or spiritual retreat. The two of you may feel an immediate connection. There's a good chance you'll share a psychic connection. Being so closely attuned to each other's feelings will help you form a strong bond that is mutually supportive.
Are you already in a relationship? Getting engaged or married is a distinct possibility. If you've already made a formal commitment, your partner could lavish you with affection. Practice becoming more receptive to love this year, Virgo. In addition, expansive Jupiter will move into your Personality Sector after August 11th. After spending an extended period of time in seclusion, you may be thrust into the spotlight.
There will never be a better time to make a name in your desired industry. If you're interested in the performing arts, go on as many auditions as possible during this fateful period. You could land a juicy role or job. Launching your own business is also a distinct possibility. You could cultivate an impressive clientele on the sheer strength of your professional reputation. It may be wise to integrate your name or image into the company's logo. Domestic responsibilities will be plentiful in 2015, particularly from January through mid-June, and then again from mid-September through the end of the year. Taking care of an elderly relative anddoing extensive home improvements are possibilities.
Love and Romance
Love may be a powerful force in your life this year. Idealistic Neptune continues its tour of your Partnership Sector. A love relationship could assume a fairy tale quality that is positively enthralling. If you're single, you could meet someone special at a religious, cultural or artistic group. Keep your eyes open for someone with fabulous footwear and dreamy eyes. Are you already in a relationship?
Your partner could be extremely loving and attentive. Let down your defenses and allow yourself to be cherished. On March 20th, a Solar Eclipse will occur in your Partnership Sector. This could mark a significant turning point in a romantic relationship. You may decide to get engaged or married. If you're in a committed relationship, your mate could receive a fantastic raise, promotion or award.
Their good fortune will spill onto you. Take this opportunity to celebrate. By honoring your partner's achievements, you'll elevate your union. You'll probably attract lots of admirers this year, thanks to upbeat Jupiter's tour of your Personality Sector starting August 11th. All your positive qualities - intelligence, refinement and sensuality - will be evident for the world to see. And thanks to seductive Pluto's tour of your Romance Sector, you may enjoy a particularly satisfying physical connection with a special person throughout 2015. There could be an intense quality to this relationship that eclipses virtually other areas of life. If you decide to have a child together, your relationship will undergo a dramatic transformation. You may draw closer together as a family unit.
Career and Money
A job could dry up suddenly on or around April 4th. That's when a Lunar Eclipse falls in your Earned Income Sector. This could be a blessing in disguise. Take this opportunity to find work that is more creatively fulfilling. If you've ever wanted to launch your own business or work as a free agent, you may be able to do so in early August. That's when expansive Jupiter will enter your Personality Sector, drawing attention to your talent.
Instead of working for someone else, it could be possible to get work on the basis of your reputation and keep all the profits yourself. You may have an opportunity to settle some debts around September 27th, when a Lunar Eclipse falls in your Joint Finances Sector. Paying off credit card bills will give you a greater measure of economic freedom. It's also possible that an inheritance or legal settlement will be released to you after a period of dispute. If your romantic or business partner sells some property, you could receive a share of the money. Although you're independent by nature, 2015 invites you receive financial help from others.
Learning to accept grace may be one of your biggest challenges. Don't let pride get in the way of your happiness. Becoming a little more reliant on the ones you love will enhance your relationships and make you feel less burdened. There's more worth to you than your ability to make money. Take the focus off finances and concentrate on building a rewarding personal life instead.
You may feel compelled to change your image on or around April 4th, when a Lunar Eclipse falls in your Appearance Sector. You may decide you are being pigeon-holed, which is preventing you from finding the work and relationships you desire. Changing the way you dress, your job title or hairstyle may prompt people to treat you differently. The changes you implement may occur on a deeper level. You might draw healthier boundaries or cultivate your interpersonal skills. Do what it takes to improve your image.
Your social life may be lively between January and early August, when expansive Jupiter tours your Friendship Sector. Making the rounds of parties and reunions could be lots of fun. There's a good chance you will make at least one influential friend at a social gathering. After August 11th, you may adopt a lower profile. Spending time on solitary pursuits can be uplifting. Reading, meditating and communing with nature can create a profound sense of contentment that no amount of money or success could provide.
Taking up a serious course of study can dramatically improve your job prospects. That's because ambitious Saturn will be moving through your Intellectual Sector through the majority of 2015. Learning how to operate a software program or high-tech gadget could help you land a steady position with a good salary. Money could be tight between mid-March and mid-June, when Saturn slips into your Earned Income Sector. Practicing frugality during this brief interlude is strongly advised. Learning to live on less can help you appreciate intangible blessings more.
Love and Romance
Your love life continues to experience ups and downs, thanks to disruptive Uranus's tour through your Partnership Sector. Although you were first drawn to your mate's rebellious behavior, it may become a liability. You're tired of putting out all the fires they're continually setting. It may feel like you're in a continual loop of breaking up and making up. This dynamic has become exhausting. Instead of subjecting yourself to this ongoing drama, think about going solo.
Although you love having a companion, there are worse things than being single. The turning point in this union could occur on September 27th, due to a Lunar Eclipse. Putting an end to a toxic bond will give you more time for intellectual pursuits. Taking a class can prevent you from dwelling on your sadness. It will also strengthen your resolve to pursue your interests, regardless of your relationship status. If you're single, it may be difficult to find someone special.
Don't try to force the issue. Embrace your freedom instead. Family commitments can take up a great deal of your time, thanks to transformative Pluto's tour of your Domestic Sector. Big changes could occur on the home front. Finding a healthier living arrangement could be your first order of business. It may be necessary to live with a relative or roommate after breaking up with a romantic partner. Alternately, you may decide to move to a neighborhood that reflects some lifestyle changes. As far as love is concerned, 2015 could be an empowering time for you.
Career and Money
Money should be relatively stable throughout 2015. You may experience a bit of a drought duringJune and July when restrictive Saturn moves through your Earned Income Sector. Being frugal will be an interesting experiment for you. Although you love creature comforts and luxuries, you can take this opportunity to focus on intangible blessings. Friendships and spiritually uplifting activities can provide contentment that money can't buy. If you're unemployed, your best bet for landing a prestigious job is near January 4th, when the Full Moon rises in your Career Sector.
On March 20th, a Solar Eclipse will fall in your Daily Responsibility Sector. This could result in an exciting work assignment that draws on your creativity. This position may not be especially lucrative, but it will be emotionally rewarding. Eventually, this position may lead to bigger and better jobs. Don't be so quick to climb the ladder of success. Pause to enjoy this pleasant interlude.
Savor the sensation of working with intelligent, creative people on meaningful assignments. A moneymaking opportunity may become available in mid-November, when the New Moon enters your Earned Income Sector. You could land an assignment at a government agency, university or house of worship. Doing a good job on this project could pave the way for future jobs. This could be the beginning of a successful freelance career. Being a free agent may be more enjoyable than you expect. It will be a relief not having to compromise your vision all of the time. Assert your independence.
2015 may be a year of prominence for you, Scorpio. Expansive Jupiter will be touring your Career Sector between January and August 11th, putting you in the spotlight at work. If you're tired of your current industry, this would be a great time to break into a different line of work. Opportunities involving entertainment, luxury goods and gambling are especially favored. You may fare very well in a glamorous position when you're expected to deal with high-profile clients and expensive merchandise. Serious Saturn will spend most of its time in your Earned Income Sector, making it a good time to tighten your financial belt.
The economic pinch could ease between mid-June and mid-September. That's when Saturn will return to your Personality Sector. During these months, the lion's share of your burdens will be personal. You may be expected to take charge of a community group, make decisions for your family or serve the "go-to" person for problems at work. Fortunately, your managerial skills will serve you well during these intense few months.
Don't be surprised if you're given a raise, bonus or promotion as thanks for all of your hard work. Pluto, your ruling planet, will continue its tour of your Communication Sector throughout 2015. Say what you mean and mean what you day. Your words carry tremendous weight under this influence. Encourage friends, colleagues and relatives to pursue their dreams. Offer fair but firm feedback. Don't rain on anyone's parade. Work hard to celebrate other people's good fortune.
Love and Romance
Idealistic Neptune continues its journey through your Romance Sector. This is a wonderful year to fall in love, have a baby or embark on a second honeymoon. At times, people will accuse you of looking at life through rose-colored glasses. The irony is that your optimistic outlook actually attracts good fortune. Therefore, you have good reason to be cheerful, especially where your relationships are concerned. Are you thinking of getting engaged?
The days around March 20th would be especially auspicious to do so. That's when a pivotal Solar Eclipse will electrify your Romance Sector. Alternately, news of a pregnancy or marriage could reach your ears near this date. Do you want to get married? The two weeks following the New Moon on May 17th would be ideal for such a ceremony. May would also be a great month to take a romantic vacation with your committed partner, as affectionate Venus will be moving through your Travel Sector at this time.
Visiting a beautiful ancient city by the sea may be especially enjoyable. Be sure to buy a gorgeous souvenir that will serve as a memento. If you're single, your best time for attracting love will be during the month of December. That's when alluring Venus will be moving through your Sun Sign. You'll be especially irresistible during this magical period. Are you already in a relationship? You may notice your partner working extra hard to win your approval during the last month of 2015. Don't be surprised when you receive a beautiful gift during the holiday season.
Career and Money
Money could be tight for the majority of 2015, due to restrictive Saturn's rout of your Earned Income Sector. Finances may flow more easily between June 15th and September 17th, when Saturn slips back into your Sun Sign. Take this opportunity to sign new clients, ask for a raise, increase your rates or land a lucrative job. For the most part, you will be living on a budget. That's not an especially terrible prospect for you, because you're naturally resourceful. Part of the problem may be sporadic jobs.
Disruptive Uranus continues its tour of your Daily Work Sector. If you are a free agent, you may experience a feast-or-famine dynamic. Do you work on a commission basis? You could make a few really big sales, and then have extended dry periods between them. Whenever possible, you should put money into a savings account. This nest egg can sustain you through the leaner periods of 2015.
Despite all of this financial restraint, you could have remarkable career prospects between January and August 11th. That's because expansive Jupiter will be touring your Career Sector. Landing a prominent job is a distinct possibility. If you want to climb the ladder of success, set your sights on the first seven months of the year. Your prospects of landing a job in the entertainment, luxury goods or gambling arena may be very strong. The pay may not be fantastic at first, but once you get in the door, you may see a steady improvement in your finances.
Happy 2015, Sagittarius. This year could be a time of tremendous achievement for you. That's because ambitious Saturn will be touring your own sign between January 1st and June 14th, and then again from September 17th through the end of the year. Assuming more responsibility at work could lead to a raise, promotion or both. Alternately, you may decide to launch your own business or move in to a more rewarding field. This is a rare opportunity to achieve your career ambitions, so don't squander it.
You may be traveling overseas for the first eight months of the year. That's when Jupiter, your ruling planet, will be moving through your Foreign Affairs Sector. Getting an advanced degree is also possible between January 1st and August 11th. After this intellectually stimulating phase, your career could be kicked into high gear. At that point, Jupiter will be touring your Career Sector, expanding your job opportunities and putting you before the public. Fortunately, 2015 won't be all work and no play.
Impulsive Uranus continues its journey through your Romance Sector. You could fall head over heels in love with a wild rebel. If you're already in a relationship, you and your partner could generate plenty of chemistry together. Your union will be anything but boring. A Lunar Eclipse on September 27th could prompt you to end an arrangement that no longer works for you. Getting engaged, married and starting a creative business together are among the possibilities. Continuing to grow and change will enhance your relationship.
Love and Romance
Impulsive Uranus continues moving through your Romance Sector throughout 2015. Your love life may resemble a thrilling rollercoaster ride. Hang on and have fun. If you're single, you could meet a wild rebel in an unexpected venue. Keep your eyes open for someone with fabulous hair or closely cropped locks. The two of you could feel an immediate attraction.
You may feel an immediate physical attraction. Finding common ground in other areas may be more challenging, but you'll both have fun trying. If you're already in a relationship, you and your partner may be in for an interesting year. The two of you may decide to take up an extreme sport together or take a trip to an unusual place. Roughing it in an undeveloped country could draw you closer together. It's also possible you will discover you will be having a child together.
Although this news could be unexpected, it may be a tremendous source of joy. You and your mate will make unconventional but loving parents. A Lunar Eclipse on September 27th will mark an interesting turning point in your love life. It's possible you'll break off a dead-end relationship for the single life. You and your partner could suddenly decide to elope. It's even possible that the two of you will abandon a secure lifestyle for one that is utterly unfamiliar. Moving to an unusual place will be an exciting adventure that draws the two of you closer together. Avoid convention like the plague.
Career and Money
Resourceful Pluto remains in your Income Sector throughout 2015. This continues to be a good time to add to your savings account and establish long-term security. When offered a choice between taking a flat salary and earning a commission, pick the latter. You'll easily be the top performer in your organization, thanks to Saturn's tour of your own sign. Your earning power will increase tremendously if you take a share of the profits. Work may ease up between June 15th and September 17th, when Saturn changes sign.
Use these precious months to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest. Idealistic Neptune continues moving through your Domestic Sphere. Devote the lion's share of your attention to family matters. Having a rewarding personal life will give you the strength and courage for the professional challenges that will arrive during the final quarter of the year. A relaxing vacation will be an investment in your ultimate career success. Visiting an ancient city by the sea is strongly advised during this period of respite.
If you've ever wanted to launch your own business, 2015 is the ideal time to do so. A Solar Eclipse will fall in your Career Sector on September 12th. This could attract some start-up capital, favorable publicity or an exceptional deal on office space. If you've been longing to change industries, you may decide to take an exciting job in a different field. Ultimately, this could mark an exceptional opportunity for professional advancement. Taking a gamble could pay off handsomely.
Transformational Pluto continues its tour of your Image Sector. Becoming happier and healthier could be your primary focus in 2015. Whether this means getting a makeover, embarking on a fitness regimen or entering a different professional field is immaterial. The important thing is to embrace a new way of life that resonates with your inner spirit. Cast off any relationships and arrangements that no longer bring contentment. It could also be easier to save money and establish long-term financial security.
Open a retirement, savings or college fund any time between January 1st and August 11th. That's when Jupiter, the planet of expansion, will travel through your Unearned Income Sector. If you have a choice between taking a flat salary and earning a commission during this period, pick the latter. This is also a good time to negotiate a profit-sharing agreement. Starting on August 11th, you'll be able to earn an advanced degree. Going on an overseas trip is also a strong possibility, thanks to Jupiter's entry to your Intellectual Expansion Sector.
Saturn, your ruling planet, will be touring your Privacy Sector for most of the year. Retreating to a quiet hideaway will recharge your spiritual batteries. Having time for solitary pursuits will be an increasing priority. Don't hesitate to go on vacation by yourself. Family life can put your nerves on edge, due to disruptive Uranus moving through your Domestic Sector. It might be necessary to suddenly relocate around September 27th, when a Lunar Eclipse shakes up your home life.
Love and Romance
A passionate love affair could burst into flower between January 1st and August 11th. That's when expansive Jupiter will be touring your Intimacy Sector. If you're single, you could meet someone special at an educational, religious or cultural organization. It will be difficult to resist the charm of someone who exudes star power. Are you already in a relationship? You and your partner may experience a new level of closeness.
Come together to realize a mutual dream. Taking an extended trip or starting a business together may strengthen your bond. Have you been harboring a crush? You may be tempted to reveal your feelings on or around March 20th. That's when a Solar Eclipse will trigger heartfelt expressions of love. A passionate letter could pave the way for an exciting relationship.
This is also a good time to honor a committed partner with a lavish present. Choose something that will resonate with your mate's personal style. A thoughtful friend can provide some gift suggestions. If you want to get engaged or married, set your sights on the period between March 17th and April 10th. That's when romantic Venus will be moving through your Romance Sector. The period between May 7th and June 5th could also be heart-warming. Take this opportunity to go on a relaxing vacation or make plans to expand your family. If a relationship has been experiencing a great deal of strain, this will be the ideal time to mend it. Getting counselling and spending more quality time together are among the possibilities.
Career and Money
A Lunar Eclipse on April 4th could mark a turning point in your career. It may be necessary to leave a dead-end job for a position with more promise. Don't let a stubborn attitude get in the way of your own success. Be open to recent market trends. If your current industry is drying up, acquire some cutting-edge skills. Use your extensive knowledge and experience to make headway in a different industry.
Taking time off work to get an advanced degree is another possibility, particularly during the last five months of the year. If your family's needs change, you might have to leave your job to attend to an ailing relative. Uranus's tour of your Domestic Sector could force you to shift your attention from your professional to your personal life. This could be a healthy transition. The more nuanced your life, the happier you will be. There is more to you than your job title.
Allow 2015 to be a time of readjustment for you. Resisting the trend can cause unnecessary pain and anxiety. The best time of the year for career advancement will fall on November 12thonwards. That's when dynamic Mars will be touring your Career Sector. Take this opportunity to fill out applications, send out r sum s and compile references. Having a portfolio of work samples is strongly advised. Practice your interviewing skills with someone who routinely hires staff. Their feedback may prove invaluable. Careful preparation may be the secret to your career success in 2015.
Happy 2015, Aquarius! The year ahead invites you to build the life you truly want. Your ruling planet, Uranus, will continue its journey through your Learning Sector. Continuing to acquire cutting-edge skills and specialized knowledge may be empowering. Turn a deaf ear to cautious types who think you should be pursuing a more conventional line of work. A Solar Eclipse on March 20th may result in an exciting job offer.
Be ready to accept this position as soon as possible, as it may not be available for long. Although you're very independent, you may decide to embark on a passionate romance with someone special. That's because benevolent Jupiter will be moving through your Relationship Spector from January 1st and August 11th. Giving your heart to someone who is warm, giving and glamorous may be a very wise move. If you already have a partner, the two of you may feel like you've embarked on a second honeymoon together. As far as you're concerned, two heads are better than one this year.
As far as your social life is concerned, you should be as selective as possible when making friends. Serious Saturn will be moving through your Social Sector first from January and mid-June, and then again between mid-September and the end of the year. Associating with underhanded, manipulative types could backfire spectacularly. Hold out for loved ones who are accomplished, loyal and ambitious. Friends may help you reach incredible heights this year. Do not hesitate to ask them for help.
Love and Romance
2015 could be one of the most romantic years in recent memory. That's because benevolent Jupiter will be moving through your Relationship and Intimacy Sectors this year. Between January 1st and August 11th, Jupiter will be touring your partnership sector. Under this influence, your natural reserve could melt. It may be easier than usual to let down your defenses with someone who is warm, generous and glamorous. Are you already in a relationship?
You could have a wonderful opportunity to help your partner realize a cherished dream. Becoming the sole breadwinner could allow your mate to earn an advanced degree, pursue their desired career or become the primary caretaker for a child. This arrangement could be beneficial for you both. On August 11th, Jupiter will change sign. Tuning into your passionate side may be a revelation. Becoming more giving and caring will enhance your love life.
Take your cues from a friend who has no problem sharing their resources with other worthy people. You may realize that you're not as self-sufficient as you once thought. That's a good thing, Aquarius. Learning to pool your emotional and financial resources will make you a better romantic partner, friend and colleague. A Solar Eclipse on September 12th could mark an exciting breakthrough in your love life. Overcoming your inhibitions, embracing your desires and becoming more passionate can pay off handsomely. The prospect of being half of a couple won't be nearly as frightening as it once was. Embrace the love and affection that is rightfully yours.
Career and Money
Idealistic Neptune continues its tour through your Income Sector throughout 2015. That's a very good thing, as you need a job that feels more like a calling than a means to pay the bills. Continue to follow your impulses regarding work. Pessimists will urge you to pursue a more practical line of work, but you shouldn't listen to their warnings. A Solar Eclipse on March 20th could attract an exceptional moneymaking opportunity. Accept this offer as soon as it is made or a rival could snatch it away.
Your career may get another big boost from ambitious Saturn between June 15th and September 17th. Take this opportunity to develop your leadership skills. Whether it's pursuing a high-profile position, getting expert training or launching your own business, you could reach heights you never dreamed possible. This is a rare influence that shouldn't be taken lightly. By pushing yourself harder than usual, it may be possible to land your dream job. Money could come through an inheritance, legal settlement or insurance refund after August 11th.
That's when benevolent Jupiter will move into your Shared Resources Sector. Money could arrive quite suddenly near September 12th, when a Solar Eclipse will electrify this sector of your horoscope. Having a little more money for luxuries will help you breathe easier. This financially flush period won't last forever, though. It would be wise to put a big chunk of this windfall into an interest-bearing account. This financial cushion can give you an added measure of freedom that is in keeping with your independent spirit.
2015 could be a time of tremendous personal development. Neptune, your ruling planet, continues to move through your image sector. Projecting an image of a dreamy, sensitive artist could attract lots of admirers. This is a great opportunity to make a name in a creative field. In addition, you could capture the interest of a practical person who enjoys your whimsical approach to life. People feel like anything is possible when they're in your presence.
This can be incredibly liberating for a romantic partner who has always felt bound by convention. You may be very busy with work during the first eight months of the year, thanks to expansive Jupiter's tour of your Job Sector between January 1st and August 11th. If you're self-employed, use this golden period to cultivate a loyal clientele. Are you looking for work? You could find a lucrative position involving a creative field. Turn a deaf ear to cynics who insist you can't make a good living in the arts.
By adopting a positive attitude, you can land a job that seems more like play than work. Going on an overseas business trip is a distinct possibility between June 15th and September 17th, when professional Saturn moves through your Travel Sector. You will probably be able to combine business with pleasure on this journey, so be sure to pack at least one special outfit for going out and having fun. Alternately, you might get a degree or license during this period of advancement. Work to expand your horizons.
Love and Romance
Love will be a big part of your agenda in 2015. Generous Jupiter will move into your Relationship Sector on August 11th, making you highly attractive to romance. If you're single, you could meet someone special in a classroom, bookstore or library. It may be impossible to resist the charm of someone who is both intelligent and sensual. You'll bring whimsy to your partner's life, while they'll give you a sense of order and purpose. This could be a match made in heaven.
If you already have a romantic partner, you could get engaged or married on September 12th, when a Solar Eclipse energizes your Relationship Sector. Alternately, you and your mate may feel like you're enjoying a second honeymoon. Spending more quality time together will strengthen your mutual devotion. There's a good chance your mate could get a raise or high-powered job during the second half, which will indirectly benefit you. Take advantage of your improved financial situation by going on an overseas trip together. A luxurious vacation is favored between December 4th and December 29th, when romantic Venus will tour your Travel Sector.
Throughout the year, you will be in touch with your romantic side. That's because Neptune, your ruling planet, will be travelling through your Image Sector throughout the entire year. You'll be highly attractive and approachable. If you're single, you'll have your choice of admirers. Have fun playing the field, particularly through mid-August. By that time, you may be ready to settle down and make a serious commitment.
Career and Money
Your financial situation continues to be erratic, due to unpredictable Uranus moving through your Income Sector. Periods of feast and famine could force you to make continual adjustments to your saving and spending habits. Fortunately, you're not especially materialistic. It won't bother you to tighten your belt from time to time. The important thing to remember is to put funds into a savings account whenever possible, just to sustain you through the lean times. You don't need a steady source of income to be content.
Your uneven financial situation will help you learn to live in the moment. A Lunar Eclipse on April 4th could bring an end to payments from a trust fund, legal settlement or dividend. While you will miss the economic stability, it will be a relief to escape an oppressive financial executor. Take this opportunity to strike out on your own. Formulate a strategy for becoming more secure in the months ahead. On September 27th, a Lunar Eclipse in your Income Sector may prompt you to leave a dead-end job.
Fortunately, a better career opportunity could be around the corner. Your career prospects may be at an all-time high in 2015. That's because ambitious Saturn will be visiting your Professional Sector twice, first between January 1st and June 14th, and then again from September 17th through the end of the year. Take this opportunity to land a promotion, launch your own business or transition to a more rewarding field. By pushing yourself harder than usual, you can reach tremendous heights this year.


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College and … camping? At first, you might not see the connection. But when you're an innovative peer mentor like Dylan Clark, starting an annual camping trip with your learning community makes perfect sense. It's like Dylan explains, "When we take a group of students camping, it removes some of the stressors of school and creates the opportunity for them to get to know each other, the professors and their peer mentors."
Dylan's a peer mentor for the Global Resources System learning community. He became involved because of the positive experience he had in his learning community his freshman year -- and because he wanted other students to have that same experience.
Whether they're camping or attending lectures by notable individuals like World Food Prize Laureate, Pedro Sanchez, students in the learning community have access to an abundance of opportunities, many of which Dylan helps organize. But Dylan would be the first to admit he's also benefited from being a mentor. "As a peer mentor, I have gained excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. It is a big responsibility to be a role model for your peers, and I think knowing that makes you a better person," he said.
Iowa State offers more than 75 learning communities, all of which offer their own unique opportunities for students to grow. And Dylan's story goes to show that learning and leading aren't just confined to the classroom -- sometimes they happen in the unlikeliest of places, like sitting around a campfire underneath the stars.
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