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Comments and Feedback
We are committed to listening to our parents and carers in order to develop the Local Offer in a way that helps them to find the information that they are looking for easily.
We have a number of parents from the Sunderland, Washington & Coalfields Parent Carer Council who meet with colleagues from various departments within the Local Authority as well as partner agencies to look at ways of trying to ensure that there are no gaps in the information as well as making sure the information is user friendly and relevant to families.
We are also keen to ensure that children and young people are able to be involved with the work to develop Sunderland's Local Offer and to have therefore been working with City Equals, an advocate group of young people with learning disabilities or difficulties. They have given us their frank and honest opinions about our website and how they would like to see it changed and are currently working on giving us some frequently asked questions that we will be able to publish on the site to sit alongside the 'adults' questions.
If you are a parent, carer, young person or a professional who would like to get involved, please get in touch - we would love to hear from you.
If you can't find what you are looking for, or if you have any comments about any aspect of the Local Offer or have any suggestions about how you think that the site can be improved, please contact us .
Website Design
Our existing site was very dated and badly in need of improvement. We spoke to the designers and came up with some initial designs. These designs were then taken out for consultation with parents / carers at a number of events and venues across the city including, Parent Carers' Centre, parents coffee mornings, support groups and an family information event.
A PDF document showing the original pages of the site and the initial designs for the proposed site is attached below. There is also a document attached which shows comments that were received about the initial designs however a summary of comments received is below:
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After completing the consultation and collating all of the comments, the suggestions were taken back to the design company. Subsequent designs were created and after discussion with our Communications team the end result is now live and in use.
We hope that you agree that the new site has a much brighter and more pleasing look and hopefully you will agree that it is more user friendly. Please feel free to give us your feedback regarding our new site as we are continually looking at ways of making it a much better experience for our families.
Action taken following feedback
Following comments and feedback received about the Local Offer website, we have made some changes. Click on the question / comment below to reveal the detail of what action we have taken.
Young people stated that all of the FAQ's seemed to have been asked by adults
The young people were right, all of the current questions were asked by adults.
We requested the young people create their own set of Frequently Asked Questions. These have now been received and once we have finished drafting the responses, we will post them on the site.
Comments from City Equals - Young person LDD advocate group.
Can the image on the Local Offer homepage be changed to something more appropriate?
We obtained images of Sunderland children and young people with disabilities that have now been used throughout the site.
Request from a group of parents.
Can you use symbols on the category buttons?
Symbols have now been incorporated onto the category lozenges on the local offer page, and replicated on the category landing pages as well.
In addition to this, we have also now installed some software that displays symbols for words on the website page when the user hovers their mouse over a word.
Request from parents.
I found it difficult to find out what resourced provision was available in Sunderland schools.
All resourced provision is detailed within each individual school record however work is now taking place to create a document that will detail this information separately. This document will then also be included in the Sunderland Council's School's Directory.
Query received from a professional working with children and young people.


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The Canterbury- Bankstown Bulldogs have successfully defeated the Warriors 24-12 after a dominant performance at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
The home-side (Bulldogs) were able to record their first win of the 2017 season.
Positive Signs for Moses Mbye
Moses Mbye had one of his best games as halfback I have seen.
He was not afraid to take on the line, gained metres when required, set up Brett Morris for a try after a terrific pass as well as scoring the first try for the Dogs.
After copping a lot of criticism in the past couple of weeks after failing to impress in the halves, he stood up for his team against the Warriors to assist the get the much-needed victory.
He has lots of potential and tonight was a preview of what is to come this year. Bulldogs fans should be very proud and excited for the season that awaits him.
Bulldogs impress in defence
The Bulldogs defended their line with determination to avoid the Warriors from scoring. The Warriors were given a few sets in a row after Bulldogs players were deemed to 'play at the ball' but only let them through twice throughout the whole night. A very positive sign for the Dogs as defence is a critical aspect to the game.
The forwards were terrific with assisting the Dogs to defend their line and probably the most interesting/ entertaining play of the game was when the Captain James Graham thought he was playing fullback and attempted to kick on the sixth tackle.
Warriors unable to capitalise on opportunities
Warriors were awarded repetitiave sets and had the opportunity to score but were unable to capitalise.
Shaun Johnson had fancy footwork throughout the night and looked threatening but his team were unable to work out a set attacking play which worked in their favour.
After losing captain and fullback Roger Tuivasa- Sheck proved costly for them after they weren't able apply pressure or score the points to win
Dream come true debut for Marcelo Montoya
Debutant Marcelo Montoya had the debut of a life-time after successfully scoring for the boys in blue and white. He was evidently emotional after scoring and put into perspective to fans how much it means for hard work to pay off.
Montoya scored a try for the Bulldogs in the second half, made a line break and ran a total 101 metres throughout the game having a very dominant debut.
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New Term starts this Sunday
Well, the timetables are printed, the teachers all booked and everything is packed ready for the first day of term. The school is completely full, we have got lots of exciting performance opportunities coming up this term and we can't wait to get started. We have missed all our returning student (10 weeks is a long time to have off!) and we can't wait to meet all our new students. Roll on Sunday!


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From Vero Beach, Florida, USA:
I use insulin shipped to me via U.S. mail from the Veterans Administration pharmacy distributors in North Carolina, and it takes 4-5 days (with no refrigeration) to get to my home in Florida. Is it possible that the insulin could deteriorate enough during that time to affect my blood sugars?
The insulin should be fine, but you will want to refrigerate it as soon as you get it. I do see that you live in Florida, so it is probably hot during all of the shipping time of the insulin from North Carolina to Florida. Therefore, if you notice that your blood sugars are higher when you start using the new insulin, and there is no other possible explanation, I would talk to your diabetes team and get their input.
[Editor's comment: The insulin should be fine as long as it is shipped in some sort of cryopack or on ice to protect it from the extreme temperatures in your part of the country (especially in summer). If the insulin not being shipped this way, you will likely see deterioration and higher blood glucose levels. If this appears to be a problem, I would contact the VA pharmacy and discuss proper shipping procedures. If they cannot accommodate your request, I would suggest you have your physician contact them and request overnight delivery. SS]
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Heading to Boston mid September for 3 nights .
My husband is on business so I'll be on my lonesome most of the time
has anyone been before ? Where's good for shopping ( I love Macy's in nyc don't know if it's and good in Boston ) .
Mare there any trips sightseeing etc you would recommend?
If you don't want to do outlets the galleria mall in Cambridge is good for shopping. Has big Macy sears old navy gap Victoria secrets in it and while not as cheap as outlets its good value. You can get underground to it or else a taxi is less then 10usd from city centre. If you are doing a lot of sightseeing look into go card it can be good value depending on how much you plan to do. Def do the bus tour ghost tour at night is a good laugh. It goes from far side of fanueil hall near long wharf. Great city you will look love it have been about 7 or 8 times and would go again tomorrow.
Copley Square is a lovely shopping mall right in the centre. It's linked by a walkway to another mall, Prudential. Newbury Street is nearby, with gorgeous brownstone buildings and independent shops. Shopping is BRILLIANT in Boston, restaurants are wonderful too. You'll have a ball!
have been to Boston twice - if you fancy shopping try wrentham outlet - google it and you'll be able to organise a bus to pick you up at your hotel - fabulous place - downtown Boston is beautiful - take a stroll through Boston Common and visit the cheers bar - fanueil hall and quincy market are also fabulous for a stroll/shopping/eating - hope on the T and visit Harvard, absolutely beautiful area with lovely coffee shops/book shops - the john f kennedy museum is also fabulous - would recommend Top of the hub restaurant (54th floor restaurant with fabulous views) - you will have no problem whatsoever filling your time - i'd go back in a heartbeat!
Good few years since I was there but I do remember good shopping, nice parks and we went on a boat trip also as there is Boston harbour in the city. Visit "cheers"!!! Bar for a drink (from the old sitcom) that's all I can remember I'm afraid.......
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Sony will let users of their new console use their real names on the PlayStation 4's online service when the system launches on November 15, the company has confirmed to Kotaku. This is an option, not a mandate. It's also a point of distinction between PS4 and Xbox One.
It better be optional because i don't like the idea of having strangers knowing my real name.
I am sure sony is trolling m$ now lol
What if....your PSN id is your real name.....? nameception....
i really dont understand why M$ wont let you do it..maybe they gonna be running smart A.I. on launch to cover and say "oh we have lots of xboxone fans playing this games on XBL"


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Hi everyone!
My name is Sam Trott and I am a final year Industrial Design student at Loughborough University. For my final year project I am design a self draining cooking appliance for people with arthritis, and am currently in the process of acquiring specific user feedback to help drive the concept development.
I would really love it if you had a spare few minutes to take a look and fill out my questionnaire, as the more feedback and opinions I can gather from actual potential users, the better the design will be!
Below I have shown a copy of the participant information sheet, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me if there are any further questions you may have! Thank you very much for helping!!
Self Draining Cooking Appliance for People with Arthritis
Participant Information Sheet
Sam Trott, Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University – 07817 312168
I would like to thank you for taking the time to participate in my questionnaire; your feedback is very greatly appreciated!!
What is the purpose of the study?
The purpose of this study is to allow the experimenter to understand the opinions of people with arthritis and gain feedback on their daily cooking experiences in the kitchen. Particular reference will be paid to user interaction with saucepans.
Who is doing this research and why?
The investigator is a student of the Loughborough Design School at Loughborough University, and the research being carried out is to aid in the design of a product solution that provides people with arthritis with a new and more comfortable way of draining food. The investigator is interested in the opinions of people with arthritis and their daily cooking experiences to drive the product development.
Once I take part, can I change my mind?
Yes! After you have read this information and asked any questions you may have we will ask you to complete an Informed Consent Form, however if at any time, before, during or after the sessions you wish to withdraw from the study please just contact the main investigator. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason and you will not be asked to explain your reasons for withdrawing.
How long will it take?
This questionnaire should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
Who should I send the questionnaire back to?
You should return the completed questionnaire to Sam Trott via email:
What personal information will be required from me?
You will be asked to share your opinions on your daily cooking experiences, views on specific cooking activities, and your thoughts on how cooking appliances could be improved for people with arthritis.
Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential?
All participant responses will be kept strictly anonymous and no personal information will be published.
What will happen to the results of the study?
The results of this study will be analysed and used in the design development of a product that will aid in the improvement of commuters' daily journey.
I have some more questions who should I contact?
If you have any further questions regarding the study, please contact Sam Trott on
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What if I am not happy with how the research was conducted?
If you are not happy with how the research was conducted, please contact the Mrs Zoe Stockdale, the Secretary for the University's Ethics Approvals (Human Participants) Sub-Committee:
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– 5 days for discussions, Joint Forum to meet on Friday
Siliguri, Dec. 16: The state labour department today issued a draft wage agreement proposing a staggered hike of Rs 42.50 a day for workers in the hills and Rs 37.50 for those in the plains for the next three years.
Officials said they would wait for five days for suggestions from tea trade unions and planters.
The draft proposed a hike of Rs 22.50 a day (retrospectively from April 1, 2014 up to April 2015) for workers in the hills, followed by a raise of Rs 10 for the next two years. It means, a total hike of Rs 42.50 per day in three years for hill tea workers who now get Rs 90 a day. For workers in the Terai and Dooars, the state has proposed a hike of Rs 17.50 daily (retrospectively from April 1, 2014 to April 2015) followed by an increase of Rs 10 for the next two years. This translates to a total hike of Rs 37.50 for those who earn Rs 95 per day now.
The Joint Forum, a common platform of 23 trade unions, has said it would not sign the draft as it does not mention anything concrete about fixing the minimum wage. The forum has, however, said that it will hold talks with the constituent members on December 19 to take the final call.
After the talks at Uttarkanya here this afternoon, state labour minister Malay Ghatak said: "With today's talks, eight rounds of tripartite meetings have been held to decide the revised rates of wages that is due since April 1 this year. Today, we placed a draft agreement before the trade unions and tea planters."
He added: "They (the planters and unions) have been asked to go through it and submit their suggestions to our department in five days. We would wait for the next five days. Once we receive their opinions, we will sit and discuss with our officials and move ahead towards signing the agreement."
The draft proposed an additional Re 1 per day for tea hands who work for five days a week and Rs 2.50 a day for those who work for six days a week. "There is a proposal to introduce attendance allowance which would be an additional sum over the revised rate of wage. This would discourage absenteeism and encourage workers to join duties," a senior official in the labour department said.
The draft also proposed that arrears — as the hike would be effective from April 1 this year — would be paid in three instalments by August 31 next year.
Ziaur Alam, the convenor of the Joint Forum and the Jalpaiguri district Citu secretary, said: "The state is trying to help planters by advocating another three-year wage agreement with a hike on an ad hoc basis. But nothing much has been mentioned in it about our demand to fix the minimum wages. We feel that if the agreement is signed, the process to formulate the minimum wage would be delayed for another three years. We are not ready to sign the agreement."
He said the Joint Forum would inform the state labour department of its decision.
A Consultative Committee of Plantation Associations representative said: "The gesture is good but we need to discuss the rates among ourselves. There are other issues pertaining to workers. We want these to be incorporated."
Dola Sen, state president of the INTTUC, the Trinamul workers' union which is not a part of the Joint Forum, said: "We feel the agreement should be signed at the earliest. Some unions are trying to do politics and delaying the negotiation process because of their own interests. We condemn such acts and we would hold a public convention here on December 22 to apprise workers about the wrong intentions."
Tea talks: Suggestions on draft accord sought
Siliguri, 16 December: State labour minister Moloy Ghatak today set a five-day deadline and asked both the planters and trade union leaders to submit their suggestions on a draft copy of a settlement, which was circulated among them during the second day of the sixth tripartite talks on tea workers' wages at Uttarkanya here today.
The decision was taken after discussions on the draft agreement, and the Joint Forum, a conglomeration of 23 trade unions associated with tea plantations, refused to ink a three-year tripartite agreement.
"We circulated a copy of the draft agreement among the planters and trade union leaders for discussions. We have asked both the planters and trade unions to submit their suggestions within five days," Minister Ghatak said. "We will examine all the proposals and suggestions and amend the settlement text, if necessary. We will also call the next tripartite meeting very shortly," he added."To settle a wage agreement for tea workers, we have held meetings here with both the planters and trade unions eight times," he said.
Secretary general of the Tea Association of India (TAI) PK Bhattacharya said after the meeting that the meeting was adjourned today. "The minister has sought proposals and suggestions from us. We do have some suggestions, which we will send to the authorities concerned within five days," he said.
However, the spokesperson for the Joint Forum, Ziaul Alam, said: "The interest of the management reflects in the draft agreement, and there is no word for the workers. Though the state has taken primary initiatives to implement the Minimum Wage Act, there is no specific time limit for its implementation." "A three-year agreement is irrelevant. Focusing on the implementation of the MWA, the JF will hold another meeting in Siliguri on 19 December to adopt a resolution. Based on the resolution, a memorandum will be sent to the labour directorate on 21 December," Mr Alam further said.
The draft agreement clearly mentions the fresh rates of wages for daily rated workers in tea plantations in the Hills and the plains.
For the workers in the Hills, the wages would be increased from Rs 90 to Rs 112.50 a day. Hill workers will be getting Rs 5 (one time allowance) a day for the first year with effect from 1 April 2014.
Both the planters and trade unions agreed to the Rs 5 hike for the Hills to equalize the rate between the Hills and the plains.
For the workers in the Terai and Dooars regions, the wages would be hiked from Rs 95 to Rs 112.50 a day. According to the draft agreement, Rs 17.50 will be increased for the first year. In the next two years, Rs 10 will go up each year. The wages for the workers will be hiked up to Rs 132.50 in the third year.
"Notwithstanding anything contained in this agreement with regard to the increase in daily wages of the tea workers, the same will be inoperative forthwith when the minimum rates of wages become effective under the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948," the draft says.
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Steering Committee to Rewrite the District One-Call Law
Chairman, Scott Brown: Vice Chairman, Meena Gowda, Esq.
Host Venue – Miss Utility Call Center in Hanover, MD
Minutes of the Meeting – August 27, 2014
Prepared by Dora Parks
To modify the current District of Columbia One-Call Law to meet the requirements of PHMSA's Nine Key Elements of an effective damage prevention program and to reflect best and current practices. Enforcement of the DC law will have its foundation in outreach and education.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by Chairman Brown, followed by introductions of committee members.
The committee approved the August 19, 2014 minutes.
Chairman Brown provided a 'bullet' list of changes that have been drafted for the revision of Title 34. The list does not include all changes or revisions and will be revised during future committee meetings.
The committee continued with the review of draft revisions to the current Title 34 one call law. Please review the Title 34 working draft dated 14 0827 for all modifications.
Continuing with 34-2701 Definitions, the committee started with;
Term 13 No change
Term 14 Designer, there was a lengthy discussion regarding the new designer notice. The designer notice is a CGA Best Practice and included on the PHMSA SDPPC Nine Elements tool. There where changes made to the definition.
Term 15 New - Underground Facilities Information Exchange System, definition
34-2702 Formation and Operation of One Call Center
(a) Changes made, yellow highlighted areas will be reviewed at a later time.
Excavation and Demolition
34-2704 - Notification to the One-Call Center
(a) and (b) No changes
34-2709 – Emergency Notification
No changes, yellow highlighted areas will be reviewed at a later time.
The committee engaged in a discussion regarding separation. There will be a review of the industry
standard at a future meeting. There was also discussion on marking colors and symbols. The District Marking Guidelines may be referenced in the Title 34 draft.
The committee agreed to review the PHMSA SDPPC tool to ensure all elements are addressed while
drafting Title 34.
Scheduled meetings; September 11th, 16th and 24th. Also on October 6th.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45am.
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The sky over the south of England remained clear for the complete duration of this total eclipse of the Moon, the first total one to be visible since 2003. Over the space of 4 hours the Moon glided through the Earth's shadow, dimming to a dark coppery red before returning back to sunlight again.
This was quite a bright eclipse, with the Moon remaining clearly visible throughout, lit by sunlight refracted around the edge of the Earth by the atmosphere, and red for the same reason that the sun looks red at dawn or sunset. The sky became dark enough for alI the stars to come out - it was an eerie sight to see the red Moon in a dark sky surrounded by the stars of the constellation of Leo.
Click the picture or here for further pictures, a time-lapse view of the entire eclipse and some science behind the event.
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Coach and quarterback. If a team has a great one in each position, it can win a lot for a long time. Think Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the Patriots. Teams that are subpar in both spots can be in the wilderness forever. Consider the post-expansion Browns (so as not to embarrass the Jets of most of the post-Joe Namath era).
That's what makes Sunday's events in the race for the AFC South title so intriguing. Coaches and quarterbacks were the story as the Titans and Texans both won to get to 8-6 and remain tied for the division lead, one game ahead of the Colts.
Let's start in Houston, where the Jaguars blew leads of 13-0 and 20-8 and fell late to the Texans, 21-20. After the Jaguars lost for the ninth game in a row and fell to 2-12, owner Shad Khan pulled the plug on Gus Bradley. Khan proffered some B.S. about putting Bradley out of his misery now so the coach can have time to enjoy the holidays with his family, but this was about Bradley's 14-48 record. It didn't help Bradley he took his first head-coaching journey with Blake Bortles, who has more pick-sixes than wins in his three-year career.
Meanwhile, the Texans pulled off their comeback after Tom Savage, a fourth-round pick from Pitt, who hadn't played since 2014, replaced Brock Osweiler. So Savage took over for a $72 million free agent and came back to beat the third-overall pick in the 2014 draft (Bortles was selected 132 picks higher than Savage).
If it's hard to figure out the best way to find a quarterback — high pick, free agent, young backup, retread, etc. — it may be even more difficult to pick the right coach. Before the Titans' Mike Mularkey became an instant sideline wizard, he pretty much was Gus Bradley. Mularkey entered this season with an 18-39 record, which included a 5-11 mark that got him fired in Buffalo in 2005, a 2-14 record in his one season in Jacksonville in 2012 and even a 2-7 ledger last season in Tennessee, when he took over for Ken Whisenhunt.
But the Titans stuck with him, and now everything Mularkey touches turns to gold. After Derrick Henry scored on a 1-yard run with 3:12 to go to cut the Chiefs' lead to 17-16, Mularkey, with no timeouts left, decided to try to take the lead with a two-point conversion. Marcus Mariota threw incomplete as he was getting hit, but the Titans were far from done.
Mularkey elected to kick deep, the Chiefs went three-and-out, and Mariota got the ball back at his 25 with 1:07 to go. After passes of 19 yards to Rishard Matthews and 15 to Delanie Walker, Titans kicker Ryan Succop, a former Chief, was set up for the potential game-winner from 53 yards. His kick came up short, but Chiefs coach Andy Reid had called time. So Succop tried it again and won the game.
"This is what our team is, who they are," Mularkey said. "They responded how I thought they would. It gives us confidence that we can play good football teams, division leaders, and win at their place."
Until recently, that would have sounded like a bunch of Mularkey. Not now.
Silver and back!
With their 19-16 win in San Diego, in front of a crowd that looked more like it belonged in the Black Hole than Qualcomm Stadium, the Raiders (11-3) clinched their first playoff berth since 2002. The silver-and-black fans had an impact on the game, as the Chargers chose to forgo lineup introductions to spare themselves the embarrassment. They were so loud at times Philip Rivers had to use a silent snap count — in a home game!
As he walked off the field, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio shouted at a camera, "Hashtag return to greatness, baby!" It took an internet-savvy guy to bring the Raiders into the 21st century. Remember, after his bold decision to go for a two-point conversion to win the opener in New Orleans, Del Rio trolled some ESPN stat people on Twitter for first-guessing it as the wrong move.
The end of the game was odd. After an interception by Reggie Nelson, the Raiders took over on the San Diego 13 with 1:37 to go. Chargers coach Mike McCoy never called his one timeout, allowing Derek Carr to kneel away the remaining time. (Even that was strange looking because Carr took those snaps in the shotgun to protect his ailing finger.) Had McCoy taken his timeout, he at least could have forced the Raiders to try a field goal (there have been a lot of blocks this season) or go for it on fourth down and possibly get it back with one shot at a Stanford band play. Instead, McCoy took the timeout home with him. Perhaps he picked the "push" (just kidding, NFL!).
All I want for X-mas …
… is a game at Heinz Field next Sunday between the 9-5 Steelers and 8-6 Ravens, which probably will be for the AFC North title. The Steelers are a game ahead but lost earlier in the season in Baltimore, so a Ravens sweep would give them the tiebreaker. In Week 17, the Steelers are home for the still-winless Browns, while the Ravens have a much tougher matchup at Cincinnati.
Play of the Day
With 36 seconds to go in a 27-27 game, no timeouts and a third-and-11 at his own 26, Aaron Rodgers drifted left on his strained right calf, saw Jordy Nelson's hand go up and aired one out deep for a 60-yard connection. After a spike to stop the clock, the Packers won on a Mason Crosby field goal at the gun. Though still a game behind Detroit, the Packers can take the NFC North title with wins at home next week vs. the Vikings and at the Lions in Week 17.
Bad Beats
How much time ya got?
1. You've got the Packers minus-6 ½ and a 27-10 lead early in the fourth quarter against a team that entered 3-10. The Bears score two touchdowns and a field goal to tie it at 27 with 1:19 to go. All Rodgers' 60-yard bomb to Nelson does is set up the 32-yard Crosby field goal that wins it for the Pack and loses it for you.
2. Your money's on the Ravens at home, giving 5½ to the Eagles. The cover's still safe when Philly kicks a field goal to make it 27-20 with 2:22 to go. After a three-and-out, the Eagles drive for a Carson Wentz touchdown run with four seconds to go. Hopes of a win on an overtime touchdown disappear when the Eagles go for two, and the blood pressure soars even more when Ravens get the stop to win the game while you open the wallet.
3. You've got the Bengals plus-3 at home and a 17-3 lead over the Steelers. There was still 7:29 to go after the Steelers go up 24-20, but Cincinnati punts quickly and Pittsburgh runs out the final 5:53. Unlike the other two games, at least the Bengals suffered with you.
Post Patterns
The Cowboys are 12-2 after a 26-20 win over the Bucs, who had entered on a five-game winning streak. Dak Prescott hit on 32-of-36 passes for 279 yards, his 88.9 completion percentage the second-best in NFL history behind the 89.5 put up by the Raiders' Rich Gannon (34-for-38) in a 2002 rout of the Broncos. Dallas DE David Irving was unblockable in the fourth quarter, sacking Jameis Winston twice and hitting his elbow to force an interception. The wacky penalty of the week belonged to Ezekiel Elliott (above), who jumped into a large Salvation Army red kettle after scoring a touchdown. … Rex Ryan survived the week, kept Tyrod Taylor in the lineup and improved to 7-7 with a 33-13 rout of the winless Browns. "Here's what we all have in common," Ryan told reporters afterward. "Nobody knows what my future is. You probably don't know what your future is. So I'm focused on my team." … What can happen in a 10-below-zero wind chill? Bears RB Ka'Deem Carey took a head-on hit from the Packers LB Joe Thomas that knocked the "C" decal off the left side of Carey's helmet. … In a season of inconsistent kicking throughout the NFL, the Ravens' Justin Tucker remains Mr. Automatic. His 53-yarder in the first quarter was his 10th in a row in 2016 from 50 or beyond, tying Blair Walsh for the single-season record. (Walsh was one of the bumbling booters to lose his job this season). … The Patriots outclassed the Broncos 16-3 in Denver to clinch the AFC East, their record eighth division title in a row, as well as a first-round bye. … Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, the 2012 MVP and three-time NFL leading rusher, including last year, returned to action after missing three months with a torn meniscus. Peterson's night went as well as the rest of his team's in a 34-6 blowout loss to the Colts as he finished with 22 yards on six carries and a fumble.
Three Stars
1. Ty Mongomery, Packers RB
Converted wide receiver who wears No. 88 rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns for the Packers, who blew a 17-point lead before beating the Bears, 30-27, on a field goal at the gun.
2. Brandin Cooks, Saints WR
The long-distance threat came up big twice in less than five minutes, scoring on passes of 65 and 45 yards right after the Cardinals had scored on defense. Finished with 186 yards receiving and 2 TDs.
3. Chris Boswell, Steelers K
Boswell went 6-for-6 on field goals (45, 49, 49, 40, 49, 30) to help the Steelers chip away at a 17-3 deficit and eventually beat the Bengals on Ben Roethlisberger's TD pass to Eli Rogers.
He said what?
"I thought it would be best to do it immediately … so Gus can step away, relax and regroup with his family during the Christmas and holiday season." — The corporate-speak reason Jaguars owner Shad Khan gave for firing coach Gus Bradley after the team's 21-20 loss to the Texans.
Fantasy Insanity
* The Great Quarterback Crisis of Week 15 didn't actually reach "crisis" status, but it wasn't especially kind to many fantasy owners, either. Between matchups, weather, injury, poor recent performance and home/road splits, there was much worry about Drew Brees, Andrew Luck, Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, Marcus Mariota and others. Because so many of them just did OK, you stand a pretty good chance at surviving. But the crisis definitely was averted if you had Brees or Luck. Both in tough matchups, Brees having been a huge dud the past two weeks, and Luck playing with a virtual second-string offensive line, it didn't set up well. But each delivered a big game for his fantasy owners.
* It's official: Ty Montgomery is the Packers' penicillin. Not only is he a cure for what ails the Green Bay running game, they discovered him completely by accident. Desperate for a running game earlier this year, they put the wide receiver in the backfield. After second-guessing themselves for a few weeks, while they experimented with a healthy James Starks and newly acquired Christine Michael, it appears the Packers finally have acknowledged their discovery. Montgomery carved up the Bears on Sunday (162 yards, two touchdowns). His next two games aren't great matchups (vs. Vikings, at Lions), but this one at Chicago wasn't supposed to be a picnic either.
* With C.J. Fiedorowicz sidelined with a concussion, Ryan Griffin stepped up with a big game (eight catches for 85 yards). If C.J. doesn't make it back before next week's clash with the Bengals, feel free to run Griffin out there again, regardless of whether it is Brock Osweiler or Tom Savage at QB.
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LEGO has recently released several new LEGO Alarm Clocks. The minifigure clocks include a selection of Savage Opress, Fang Suei, Darth Maul, a Shadow Trooper, Mummy, and Vampire! Thanks to Smashing Bricks for providing the source. Which one is your favorite LEGO Alarm Clock?
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This Is a Story of Loss, Hair and Otherwise. (Or, How My Vanity Saved My Self.)
Stress: It's a helluva drug.
Let's take it back, an early #tbt if you will. It compounded last year. I was the most stressed I'd ever been in my 31 years. The culprit? Family.
Family was never really my thing, ya know? But it became a thing last year, in a major way.
To be brief, there were people close to me making life decisions that I, as a relationship coach and generally caring human, felt were extremely detrimental to their future and emotional and mental well-being. I felt helpless that I could not change their minds, I felt hopeless that they wouldn't see what they were doing to themselves, I felt as if I had failed as a person, in life, and in purpose. I was locked in a savior psychology.
If I couldn't save/help my family, how could I even think I could save my clients. My readers. Myself?
Add to that the fact that my financial state had been rapidly deteriorating since I'd taken a job with a pay cut that severely undermined my ability to fund basic needs in life (buy groceries, fix my car, pay for dental). Picture painted?
Cut to one morning in the spring of this year. There I was, doing my morning thang, staring in the mirror while getting ready for work, and something caught my eye. I leaned in a bit closer to observe what I didn't want to believe: A bit of a bare spot, right behind my hairline above my temple.
Now, understand that I have a ton of hair. I've always had a ton of big, beautiful, curly, sometimes-straightened, dark, richly wild hair. It was always a topic of conversation. It was always a maze, as complex and slick and deep as I was. It was sometimes difficult to manage, knotted easily, and detangled even more easily with the right care. It's been treated and dyed and relaxed to change it's core, but I've always loved it best when left alone to grow naturally. It was always a source of distinction. A presence. And to me, the bigger the better.
So the extra scalp I thought I saw didn't compute. It wasn't a possibility. It wasn't me.
Disclaimer: I'm about to go real deep on the meaning of this and get all astrology nerd on you. (Hey, this was an emotional realization. It required a deep dive.) Walk with me...
I'm a Leo rising. Leos, the sign of the lion, are identified by and with their hair (think lion's mane). Your rising sign indicates the way people perceive you, the mask you show the world. That is to say, I love my hair, and it's how other people notice me. It quite possibly enters the room before I do when it's down and in its full glory. I've had guys use it as a pickup line. If I style it differently, people won't recognize me, as if I am not separate from my 'do. My mother would tell me to "tone it down," that I shouldn't wear my hair so big so as not to intimidate people (i.e., play small and not outshine her or anyone else). My hair is kind of a thing.
In the zodiac, Leo corresponds to the 5th house of creativity, self-expression, true love and fun/pleasure. It also corresponds to the sun, the nucleus of it all. Our light, our source of energy, the thing that makes the world wake up and grow. The planet we'd die without.
Putting two and two together, Leo is represented by my hair and its health, which in turn relates to my creative self-expression that's in accordance to my true loves and passions. And this ability to creatively self-express is an essential part of the fuel that is my life source.
In sum, my hair is a BFD of a symbol of my self expression, power, and existence. And I was losing it.
My current state had gotten away from me and I had lost something of myself in the process. I had taken on too much, and with worries that weren't mine to take. I was sacrificing who I was and was playing small, and that sh*t was getting OLD.
To the point that my body was legit like, "If you don't get your authentic ass in gear, I am literally taking all of your hair." Gone. Done. Poof (or, poof-no-more, in my frizzy case).
Welp, I couldn't give up my hair. I couldn't go bald. I couldn't lose me.
So, after 9 months of bouquets and strands and haystacks of hair started rapidly abandoning my head, I got my authentic ass in gear.
I minimized toxic, deeply entangled relationships.
I dropped my obsession with being the savior.
I quit my job.
I said no.
I gave up lifelong never-to-be-fulfilled hopes.
I experienced many losses and I mourned.
I stopped strictly defining the how's and the should's of my life.
I let go.
And then, a few weeks later, I quietly felt better. I gave just slightly fewer f*cks. I felt more me.
The other day, after gingerly finger-combing my strands while staring in the mirror and wondering how bad this would have to get before it started to turn around, I caught the beginnings of new baby-hair growth.
Hair loss has a 6 week to 3 month delayed response, so here's to big hair this holiday season.


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Creative Writing: Getting Started/Getting Refreshed1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
Norwich GB
A two-hour workshop to get you started, to try something new, to work on your writing project or just to refresh your skills.
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With over sixty miles of bike trails winding through the Island, the best way to explore Hilton Head Island is by bike. The islands network of bike trails includes access to miles of pristine beach, historic sites, shopping, dining, golf, and countless other amenities. Enjoy an early morning ride down the shoreline, and then refuel with some coffee and breakfast at one of Hilton Head Island's popular cafes. Follow up with a round of golf, catch a movie at the cinema, or explore popular shopping areas without setting foot in a car. Many of the individual plantations offer their own scenic trails, some which lead to historic landmarks. With Hilton Head Island kid bike rentals the whole family can sightsee at a leisurely pace and enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the island up close. By riding the trails you can avoid the heavy traffic in the congested areas and get to your destination without the stress of navigating unfamiliar streets. You'll also save on gas and get some exercise in the process! The trails are well separated from the roads so you and your family can safely ride without worrying about vehicle traffic.
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The Senior .NET Developer will work closely with the Solutions Architect (and consult with other members of the project team) to develop a web application using C#, ASP.NET MVC, Javascript/JQuery, SQL Server, Bootstrap, web services, HTML5, CSS . The Senior .NET Developer will design, implement, and test code according to development standards while ensuring alignment with ongoing strategy.
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Research has shown that individuals in psychological distress are more likely to go to a clergy member or ministry staff person before any other professional group. The church has a significant role to play in the lives of those struggling with addiction and mental health problems. Studies have shown that religious support offers resources to psychologically distressed individuals that are unavailable from general social support. Religious support is vital to recovery and wholeness. The aim of the Promoting Mental Health and Recovery initiative is to build bridges between the mental health and faith communities while equipping the church to effectively serve and support individuals in psychological distress.
At the Hope and Healing Institute promoting mental health and recovery is our CEO Matthew S. Stanford's interest and longtime research focus.


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The pink flamingo lily, also known as anthurium, is a popular indoor plant, especially around the Christmas holidays when it puts on a display of brightly colored blooms. The pink flamingo lily exhibits waxy heart-shaped flowers rising up from leaves that look like shiny green triangles. Pink flamingo lilies aren't difficult to grow, and with a little extra care and attention they will bloom all year long.
Put the pink flamingo lily in bright but indirect light for at least six hours each day. Direct light or hot afternoon sunlight can scorch the leaves, but too little light will cause delayed growth.
Plant the pink flamingo lily in a well-draining potting mixture. A good quality commercial potting soil mixed with half peat moss is a good choice.
Water the pink flamingo lily deeply and allow it to drain through the hole in the bottom of the pot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but never allow the soil to become bone dry, as both excessive moisture and excessive dryness can cause damage to the roots of the plant. Be sure the pink flamingo lily is planted in a container with a drainage hole, and never allow the bottom of the pot to stand in water.
Fertilize the pink flamingo plant every three to four weeks, using a liquid fertilizer formulated for African violets or blooming houseplants. The fertilizer should be applied according to the directions on the label, except that the fertilizer should be diluted to half strength, and during fall and winter, the fertilizer should be diluted to 1/4 strength.


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The production and export of uranium lies at the very foundation of the well-being of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The huge reserves of this ore, the ease of its extraction (uranium in Kazakhstan is available for extraction at shallow depths) are all contributing to it being a major business advantage of this state. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the cost of uranium production is relatively low, which transforms Kazakhstan into the largest uranium exporter in the world and a strategically important partner for a handful of states interested in the development of nuclear energy.
However, in recent years local exporting companies have faced a number of difficulties that was provoked by an abrupt drop in demand for uranium due the unfortunate Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster that occurred back in 2011. This event was followed by the decision to abandon nuclear energy that was taken by a number of countries, which resulted in an abrupt drop in uranium prices. In 2016, the price of uranium on the world market reached its lowest point in a decade. To prevent the prices from going down any further, Kazakhstan was forced to introduce a limit on the extraction levels of this ore.
In January 2017, it was decided to reduce uranium production levels in Kazakhstan by 10%, which amounts to the whopping 3% of all uranium production worldwide. The management of Kazatomprom, the national nuclear company, hoped that such a radical move would prevent the prices from going down any further. Undoubtedly, a reduction in uranium production levels was to lead to certain losses suffered by the Kazakh economy, but should Astana have failed to cut down on the uranium production volumes, then the price drop tendency could become irreversible. However, this decision has actually resulted in prices getting stabilized.
Last month, Kazakhstan's energy minister Kanat Bozumbayev, while addressing the parliament announced that the worldwide price of uranium increased by 20%. The government of Kazakhstan believes that a decline in production is a temporary measure, and soon the demand for nuclear fuel will begin to grow again. This must happen due to the fact that a number of nuclear power plants in Japan, which has come to grips with the fact that it cannot survive without atomic energy, is going to be restarted. Additionally, there's a list of new nuclear power plants in different Asian and African countries that are about to be launched. In spite of the grim experience that the world has got with the Fukushima Daiichi, most experts agree that nuclear power niche will keep growing steadily, therefore the price drop trend that was provoked by the events that occurred in Japan back in 2011 is going to be reversed. Nevertheless, the difficult years convinced Kazakh political elites that the uranium production industry needs a large-scale modernization. In 2016, a long-term reform of Kazatomprom started, aimed at improving both the efficiency of company's management and its production units. At the same time, modern technologies are now being introduced at every level of the production chain to make all procedures more cost-efficient.
In order to ensure that its nuclear industry will not be suffering from price fluctuations in the future, Astana needs two things: reliable export markets and the transition to the production of high-tech products, which will allow the country to get a considerably higher return than the one it had while it was exporting crude uranium. Both of these tasks are being addressed due to the cooperation that Kazakhstan has established with two largest nuclear market players of our time – China and Russia. China has already become the major importer of raw uranium from Kazakhstan, since it needs a lot of fuel to feed the 30 industrial reactors that are already operating in its territory, while another 20 are now being constructed. In the near future, Beijing plans to start the construction of dozens more of new reactors, so its demand for uranium will only grow.
In 2016, National Atomic Company Kazatomprom and China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGNPC) have agreed to make a step forward in the area of join projects. The Construction of this FA Manufacturing Plant is one of the breakthrough projects to be implemented under Kazatomprom's strategy which focuses on development of a vertically integrated fuel cycle company with advanced nuclear fuel fabrication capabilities. The plant will be managed through a joint venture "Ulba-FA", the founders of which are Ulba Metallurgical Plant JSC and CGN-URC. According to the existing agreements, China is going to be buying the products that the plant is going to produce for at least 20 years since the moment once the plant gets fully operational, which is supposed to happen in 2020. The scope of Chinese nuclear projects, the need for a large amount of nuclear fuel and the territorial proximity to Kazakhstan, transform China into an extremely profitable partner for Kazakhstan.
Another key partner of Astana in the nuclear industry is the Russian Federation. If China is the main buyer of locally produced uranium, then Russia occupies the position of a major exporter of its top-notch technologies. As mentioned above, Kazakhstan wants to independently process natural uranium and export products with high added value. To this end, Kazakhstan needs to master all stages of the nuclear fuel cycle production, including the process of uranium enrichment. Since Kazakhstan is not prepared to take this step, it's been using the assistance provided to it by Russian specialists. With the purpose of enriching Kazakhstan's uranium, a joint Russian-Kazakh enterprise, the Uranium Enrichment Center, has been established, operating on the basis of the Urals Electrochemical Combine on the territory of the Russian Federation. As a result, a high-quality fuel is produced, which ensures the efficient operation of modern nuclear power plants. Over time, Kazakhstan expects are to be able to undergo the entire nuclear fuel cycle on its territory. In developing the necessary technologies, Russian experts will certainly help their Kazakh colleagues. It should be remembered that both Russian and Kazakh atomic scientists have been brought up by the one Soviet school, which greatly facilitates cooperation among them.
Another promising area for the Kazakhstan uranium mining industry is cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which continues to work on its nuclear program and needs fuel for its Bushehr nuclear power plant. The supply of uranium to Iran is currently hampered by the existing US veto. Nevertheless, given the crisis that has affected the uranium industry of Kazakhstan in recent years, it is difficult to expect that this country will turn its back on this market. In March 2017, Kazakhstan and Iran signed an agreement on the supply of 950 tons of uranium. Now the leadership of Kazakhstan is holding negotiations with the member countries of the "Comprehensive Action Plan", adopted in late 2015 to address the Iranian nuclear issue. The Kazakh side hopes to bypass the American veto diplomatically.
In conclusion, it should be noted that, in spite of the temporary difficulties associated with low uranium prices, the export of this mineral was and will be a reliable source of income for Kazakhstan. There is a reason to believe that nuclear power will soon be in major demand around the world, since it's not just the cheapest and most environmentally friendly, but also efficient. The sad lesson of Fukushima was not in vain, since modern nuclear reactors are now equipped with a security system capable of withstanding such impacts as Fukushima Daiichi couldn't.
Dmitry Bokarev, expert politologist, exclusively for the online magazine "New Eastern Outlook."


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Johnny Rockets Enter Belgium
Every Johnny Rockets restaurant boasts great-tasting food from a menu of All-American favorites including juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes and malts and freshly-baked apple pie. Guests also enjoy an All-American diner look and feel, servers who know the secret behind getting ketchup out of the bottle, tabletop jukeboxes that belt out tunes for a nickel and authentic décor. Johnny Rockets is the place where every Guest can enjoy All-American favorites served with a smile! OUR GUEST PROMISE: Say "hello" and "goodbye" to everyone passing through our doors. Serve the freshest, highest quality simple All-American fare. Cheerfully serve guests promptly in a sparkling clean store. Always dance on the half hour, twirl straws and serve ketchup with a smile. Handle guest needs right here and now.
The hamburger market is the strongest of all franchised food chains. In this market, McDonald's, the second largest hamburger chain, hopes to expand from its current 64 restaurants to well over 100 in the next two to four years. Pizza Hut controls twenty percent of the pizza restaurant market. Chi Chi's and Dominos are also present in the Belgian market, but they have experienced much difficulty in successfully penetrating it due to the high cost of labor in Belgium.
Belgium has one of the highest percentages of inbound franchises as a proportion of franchise systems in the European Union, which helps contribute to the strong competition present in the fast-food sector. The market leader is the GIB group, Belgium's largest retailer, which are the owner and franchiser of the Quick Hamburger Restaurant chain, Lunch Garden and Crock'In Sandwich restaurants. The Quick chain, with one hundred-five outlets, is the sales leader in the hamburger market. GIB originally owned the Pizza Hut master franchise. It is now owned and operated by the Tricon group of Belgium.
The decision to enter into a direct foreign investment was made on the basis that Johnny Rockets wanted to maintain controlling interest over operations, avoid transport costs and trade restrictions. This also allowed for a long-term investment that would acquire fixed assets such as land, equipment and buildings. Labor is also considered to be a key aspect because labor costs are substantially lower than in the United States. In researching which corporation to establish a joint venture Johnny Rocket's decided that GIB group was the ideal choice because of its established reputation, and had hired the U.S. investment bank JP Morgan to find a partner or buyer for its Quick operation.
In 1998, the last year in which figures were available, Belgium had the highest growth in franchise turnover in the European Union. With an actual growth rate of 52.1%, Belgium is far higher than the E.U. countries with the next highest turnover rates, Sweden (31.6% growth) and the United Kingdom (14% growth). Food is a major component of Belgian culture, as evidenced by the fact that Belgians spend about twenty percent of their disposable income on food and beverages, the highest rate in the E.U.
Informal dining continues to be a major form of entertainment for Belgians. Fast food restaurants have provided a relatively inexpensive eating and social opportunity for groups such as students and families with young children. Marketing messages are increasingly directed at these groups. McDonald's decision to include play...
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Following recent reports of explosive growth in UK mobile broadband services, a new study has found similar results in the US.
The comScore survey found that the American mobile broadband market grew by 154 per cent in 2007 - a pattern that could be mirrored in Britain in the coming months
Serge Matta, senior vice-president of the analysis firm, said: "As consumers increasingly demand and depend on portable internet access, the demand for mobile broadband should continue to increase."
The statement echoes recent predictions of considerable growth in the UK market.
Mr Matta adding that the mobile broadband market is going to expand extensively in the future, with internet service providers urged to "get ahead of the curve" in the provision of mobile broadband packages.
With that intention in mind, T-Mobile has announced that it will be targeting the fixed-line market in 2008 in an attempt to establish itself as a leading provider of mobile broadband.
Chief executive Tim Hyde said that customers could expect a "step-change" in the provision of mobile internet services in the coming year.
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Tuesday, January 01, 2008
I Need A Job
That's all I can say "wow." Why did I go to college? I've been trying to find a job today...browsing multiple job-type websites--and boy am I in trouble. For starters, trying to find an entry level position sucks. If I had some experience (or had some sort of direction) then maybe this would be easier. The only jobs in the "entry-level" category that I keep finding are "sales" jobs. Now, I wasn't too sure what that meant...so I did what any young person would do, I went on Wikipedia. "Sales" (besides sounding boring as hell) is basically just trying to convince people that they need to buy whatever you're selling. Great, gee sign me up.
I have a lady (who keeps calling me) that's supposed to call me sometime (maybe this week) about an entry level sales job. I honestly would rather puke up all my internal organs.
I have three problems:
1. I'm still in a "kid" mindset (I don't see myself as qualified to do anything).
2. I have no real experience (other than basic retail and security).
3. I have no idea what I want to do.
On top of that, I also need money. Now, I know I could go find a random security company and have a job in less than five days...but I really want out of security. I hate it (and it hates me). I don't want anything to do with retail (which in this country, in this day and age is pretty much impossible for someone like me). So where does that leave me? I don't know. I do know that whatever optimism I once had is pretty much gone, and I'm seriously regretting graduating.
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I had the same problem in May 07. I had put out 100 resumes or more and no one had responded. I had a CS degree and thought hey that's a marketable degree right? I had a ton of website experience from school where I went out and just told them I'd do there site for free and for the experience. You just have to keep putting out a bunch of resumes a day like I told Leah and then hope someone picks one up and you get a job. It's a tough market for that first one. When you have the experience, then you can choose whatever job you want. Good luck man. You seem pretty smart, so I'm sure you'll find something.
- Jason said...
Thanks Becky, that makes me feel (a little) better. I'm setting a 3 applications a day goal (starting tomorrow). We'll see if I can meet it. I don't think I'm stupid, I just have trouble seeing myself doing anything (job related). Right now the two things I'd like to do more than anything are take a vacation to Hawaii (I miss it) and finish my novel. I can't seem to do either right now, and it's driving me crazy.
You are qualified for technical writing, which is a job that can be done on a contract basis.
You are also qualified to do legal secretary work--you don't know how many people can't read and can't write nowadays because to you it is second nature, like breathing.
(They make good money)
You could also look into doing corporate training, teaching basic business English.
You could start out by using Kelly Services, a temp agency that would allow you to sample a variety of business settings.
You would also be good as a "creative" person for an ad agency. And, if you could interest yourself in sales, becoming an account executive might be up your alley.
All of these are occupations that former English majors of my acquaitance have pursued.
- Jason said...
It's funny you should mention a temp agency Terri, because I've been thinking about going to one. I've been a little hesitant about it...I guess I always thought they were for people that couldn't find a job on their own...
BUT I think it would be a good way to sample a bunch of different jobs (and get a variety of skills).


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