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A Dolls House
February 11, 2014
I've been dreaming of a lovely dollhouse for our little girl for a while, but I had something larger and more beautiful in mind. You know, an heirloom which could be played with forever and passed down to the next generation. But the more I stood there and looked at this poor old house, the more I wanted to rescue it.
After some thinking I began to see possibilities, but the magic happened when I changed my thinking from me into we. Perhaps we could do this project together as a family. Together we can sand and paint, choose colours, sew, make furniture...
Suddenly this house became alive in my mind.
So I bought it.
The investment was $2.50 and we are hoping to renovate it without spending a cent.
Here begins the journey of our little dollhouse. A rather modest, very inexpensive dollhouse that I hope will provide many happy memories. Did you have a dollhouse as a child? What was the thing you remember most about it?
Linking up with The Op Shop Showoff, The Nifty Thrifty, Coastal Charm, Magpie Monday and Sirthiftalot.
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Ahh I can't wait to see how this turns out.ReplyDelete
I had a dolls house as a kid that my dad made me. He spent hours and hours toiling away in the garage, making little stairs, wallpapering it, hooking it up with mains supply so it had lights and presented it to me one Christmas. I recently got it back from my folks house, and I'm so lucky to still have it!
What a great find!! I can tell you that yes a large heirloom is special and we are lucky to own a massive one that Mikes father made before he passed away, but its so large that we have nowhere to put it, and currently only a piece of it gets played with, which is more than enough! And making this your own together will make it a treasured heirloom alone.ReplyDelete
I can imagine your little girl will get just as much enjoyment from this as she would any other :)) I look forward to seeing the journey of it's transformation....how fun!
I know we had one as kids but can't remember the details, it likely got passed on to younger relatives when we out grew it. I gave our daughter one for her 3 rd Xmas, not a lovely old one but a new one I got cheaply in a closing down sale . It is probably the toy she has played with most and if I had known that, I would have invested either my money or preferably time in something a little more special. An heirloom one would be nice but doing one up together equally special , I look forward to seeing yours all put together. Lots of lovely inspiration to be found on pinterest - I hope you have fun doing it.ReplyDelete
I was given a metal dollhouse in the 1950s and still treasure it. It currently resides in my basement and I have no intentions of selling it. Playing with a dollhouse opens up an imaginary world, one that can expand to include just about anything one's heart desires. I'm so thankful to have had it.ReplyDelete
What a delightful project to involve the whole family. I bought a basic kitset from Ashford which I then painted and decorated for my nieces when they were very little - but I was selfish and did the whole thing myself ;p. Looking forward to seeing your progressReplyDelete
oh it's going to be lovely I can already see it! thanks for linking up and I can't wait to see the finished productReplyDelete


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Treasury Secretary Jack LewJacob (Jack) Joseph LewOvernight Finance: US reaches deal with ZTE | Lawmakers look to block it | Trump blasts Macron, Trudeau ahead of G-7 | Mexico files WTO complaint Obama-era Treasury secretary: Tax law will make bipartisan deficit-reduction talks harder GOP Senate report says Obama officials gave Iran access to US financial system MORE said Wednesday he believed Congress had now "accepted" that the nation would need a debt limit boost by the end of February, earlier than had been previously thought.
Lew told reporters aboard Air Force One that the government would reach its borrowing authority on Feb. 7, and so-called "extraordinary measures" that allow the government to continue paying its bills would be exhausted before the end of next month.
"They need to act in that window," Lew said of lawmakers, adding that he thought, "they've accepted that deadline."
House Republicans have expressed surprise at the tight timeframe, and some are questioning Lew's deadline.
Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) suggested lawmakers had more time to resolve the debt-ceiling fight.
"That is not urgent. We keep getting different numbers on that. We think sometime in May that will be necessary," Reid said. "Maybe it's April. But we'll deal with it."
Reid's office later said the top Democrat wanted to deal with the debt ceiling "as soon as possible."
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) suggested earlier this month that the GOP wanted to "attach something significant for the country" — like the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline — to a debt-limit increase.
"Any president's request to raise the debt ceiling, whether this one or previous presidents, is a good opportunity to try to do something about the debt. I think the president is taking an unreasonable position to suggest that we ought to treat his request to raise the debt ceiling like some kind of motherhood resolution that everybody says 'aye,' and we don't do anything, when we have the stagnant economy and this massive debt created under his administration," McConnell told Fox News.
A representative for Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) also said Democrats would need to offer concessions to get a debt-ceiling hike through the House.
"The Speaker has said that we should not default on our debt, or even get close to it, but a 'clean' debt limit increase simply won't pass in the House. We hope and expect the White House will work with us on a timely, fiscally responsible solution," Boehner aide Michael Steel said.
But the White House said Monday Obama would not pay "an ideological ransom" in exchange for raising the debt ceiling.
"The American people cannot — and the president will not on their behalf — pay an ideological ransom just so that Congress will do its job and pay the bills that Congress has racked up," White House press secretary Jay Carney said. "It's just irresponsible."
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Think weekends are when most people get busy? Think again: Data from a new app reveals that most people are getting busy before the workweek is over.
Sex is typically something we indulge in over the weekend to help us unwind from a busy week. Don't get us wrong: Sex is great any day of the week, but weekends just give us more time to, uh, have fun with it.
Apparently not everyone feels the same.
Thursday is the day most people are getting down, with Saturday coming in second and Friday in a distant third. And in dead last? Monday, which kind of makes sense.
Also, it turns out sex is pretty much the same, no matter where in the world people do the deed. Partners burn about 150-200 calories for every 30 minutes of nookie. However, the typical sex session lasts anywhere from three to 10 minutes.
The United States tops the list of the most sexually-active countries, with China and Canada coming in second and third, respectively.
The data was compiled from Spreadsheets, a new app that helps you monitor your sexual performance and provides statistical and historical feedback. The new app — which has logged nearly 89,000 sessions in 133 countries — monitors data from the users' movements and audio levels recorded through iPhone microphones and accelerometers to provide "statistical and visual analysis of their performance in bed," all for $3 in the App Store.
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Why? So you know how well you — and your partner — are doing between the sheets. It compiles all kinds of fun data that you never knew you really wanted to know, like his average thrusts per minute and how loud you both get.
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Just don't go sharing that data on Facebook like you do with your workouts. Now that would be awkward.
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Monday, November 30, 2015
Book Review Discussion TWO-FER: This Night So Dark by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner AND Heir to Endenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Book: This Night So Dark by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
Genre: YA SciFi
For: Fun
From: ebook from Amazon
Short Synopsis: This is the story of what happened to Tarver before he came aboard the ship that crashes... you know, the one where he meets Lilac. (aka. These Broken Stars) and why he has been promoted...much to his chagrin. It's a sad, violent story, but it's nice to know what happened, and what he's like before meeting Lilac.
My Response: Loved it of course. I love this character. I love this world. Love love love. Read it for sure if you are into this series.
Book: Heir to Endenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
Genre: Historical romance
For: Fun
From: ebook from Amazon
Short Synopsis: Similar to the above, this is the story of what happened to Philip before he meets Marianne... the frustration he feels having to take over the estate after his brother dies and being a reluctant eligible bachelor. And then we get to be in his head during the events of the inn when he meets Marianne, which is most awesome.
My Response: Um.. most awesome! :) Makes me want to pick up and re-read Edenbrooke in a most desperate way, but I have too many other things to read right now! If you are a fan, you know you have to get this one!
Let's Talk About: What are you feelings about these prequel and in between novellas? I used to be all turn-up-my-nose at them, but I'm finding they are quite enjoyable. As long as I can get them free or cheap! They are really fun!
Now... to find some more short fast books to read before the year is over!
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I might have to read a few of these novellas to get caught up to my goodreads goal too! I'll definitely be reading Heir to Edenbrook.ReplyDeleteReplies
Jenny: It's so much fun!Delete
Do you only get to read the events of the inn from him? Or, does it go more into the story? Is it the inn part that's at the beginning? Or, is it the inn part at the end? I guess I should just read it, lol.ReplyDeleteReplies
Jenni: Just what happens at the inn.. when he first meets her. Then it ends! Yes, the part at the beginning of Edenbrooke. Yes, just read it!Delete
I'm definitely excited to read Heir! Have heard nothing but good things and as much as I love Edenbrook it's a must. :) As for This Night So Dark, I wasn't sure if I would read it or no. But you say if I love the series as a whole I should, so I suppose I ought to add it to my TBR pile!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Dear BR,
Your newsletter was recommended highly by a dear friend of mine, who is a hypnotherapist and part of the Verve newsletter and group. Recently my partner came down with CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome). The rapid onset of this has put me in a tailspin of questions and wondering what to do. We have been lucky enough to get acquainted with a good doctor who specifically deals with this, but have found the majority of the medical profession turning the other way, because it is not curable with antibiotics and because they cannot tell where it comes from at this point.
I have basically become caregiver in a matter of just a few weeks, because my partner is almost bedridden with fatigue. It has become draining trying to research sources and ways to help, along with finding help and trying to maintain some semblance of income generation.
Are there any resources that you can point to? Some sort of relief or therapies for CFS sufferes? And how about resources for their caregivers? Thanks.
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First of all, there is growing evidence that connects fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and other functional chronic pain conditions to a delayed reaction to a traumatic event. Posttraumatic stress generates a lot of cyclical biochemical residue in the muscle tissue and joints, and it can build up to eventually generate significant pain and fatigue. So it's possible there was something in your partner's past - and it could be years ago - that might have gotten this nasty ball rolling - a car crash, ICU stay, childhood illness, natural disaster or being on the victim end of a violent crime. Even watching helplessly as something terrifying happens to someone else could be enough to catalyze this reaction in some people.
That being said, there are some things you can do, but it will take patience, because this usually takes some time to overcome. First thing, I'd get a second opinion. The sudden onset makes me wonder if conditions like Lyme's Disease or other alternate diagnoses have been ruled out. If you go to the fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue websites and newsgroups, you can get the info you need to ensure you've got the right medical people on board, who asked the right questions and suggested the right interventions.
Second, you can use our imagery for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue and for Healthful Sleep because she's probably getting poor quality sleep and not enough of it - it's a symptom that comes with the territory. You could use our Relieve Stress or Relaxation & Wellness imagery, to keep yourself chilled in these daunting circumstances.
In addition, there are very gentle yoga exercises by Carol Dickman, in a video called Bedtop Yoga, that will be very helpful without inducing undue strain and fatigue. Your partner needs to keep moving, albeit very gently, with this condition. She also needs to keep breathing fully, again, to keep moving that gunk out of her tissue. Andy Weil's Breathing Meditation CD provides very good guidance for this. So does Suzy Scurlock's Healing from the Core CD set. If you have a good massage therapist who can give her gentle weekly or even more frequent treatments (perhaps you can arrange a trade for services, as this can get pretty pricey), this would also be of great value.
And finally, visit www.AskDrWeil.com to get some solid suggestions for herbal support and advice on what to eat and what to avoid.
I wish you all the best with this. It is a difficult situation for both of you, and you deserve all the support and assistance you can get to see this through.
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What To Do With Mushrooms
Also known as the meat from the ground, mushrooms are increasingly becoming popular due to their incredible health benefits, superb flavor and ease of use. For chefs, mushrooms have been used widely but for the home cook it can be a little daunting since there is a bad misinformation out there saying that they should be boiled.
That is just a culinary sin as mushrooms are already loaded with a lot of moisture and putting them in water just makes tem soggy and unimpressive, matters taste and flavor.
First things first, mushrooms are low in calories, contain no fat, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, and very low in sodium, yet they provide important nutrients, including selenium, potassium (8%), riboflavin, niacin and vitamin D, which is critical as we enter the cold months of the year where getting enough sunlight to make our own vitamin D will be tough.
The best way to utilize these nutritional powerhouses is to sauté them and to serve them as a side dish either with meat or in a vegetarian menu, it goes well on a burger, making junk food slightly healthier, just a tip for those days you want to make a healthier homemade burger, a recipe for another day
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- Heat a wide base frying pan and add the 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and ½ teaspoon unsalted butter
- Lay the mushrooms on cut side down and let them be, over medium-low heat. About 4 minutes then you flip and brown the other side.
- Immediately add the all of the aromatics and brown them together with the mushrooms, about 4 minutes n medium-low heat
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Taste of Christmas – Excel London
It was a bit of a lightening trip around Taste Christmas this year for me – but heavily incentivated by the chance to take part in the Electrolux Theatre event and learn some secrets from the chefs…in my case Aiden Byrne. More of what I learnt there in a minute. Sadly I couldn't shop because I was on my way to Birmingham..so, you know I did what any girl in my stilettos would do, and TASTED a lot!
Taste of Christmas is run by the same people who organise Taste of London and follows much the same format, with food and drink specialists and a whole range of restaurant stands where you can sample food.
For me at least, it has the advantage of being indoors and slightly quieter than Taste of London. And, it's an excellent way to get some ideas for Christmas food.
I really enjoyed tasting some great Compte cheeses
Some lovely bacon from Denhay Farms in Dorset (if they sold bacon rolls I'd have been there!!! as it was I just nibbled on the tasters and reminded myself that I could buy some from Waitrose!
And some great Italian cured meats and cheese
I was trying to remember why LIMA sounded familiar – only after chatting to the Managing Director did I remember that I missed a cocktail event there that happened while I was in Tuscany. But I did get to try some of their fabulous peruvian food.
The Seabass Ceviche which was light and tangy without being too overpowering and beautifully presented, despite the 'interesting' challenges of makeshift kitchens!
And the salmon – Organic salmon tiradito with rocoto pepper, tigers milk, powdered corn and ginger – which was intriguing. Gabriel, the Managing Director, explained to me that Peruvian food draws some of its influences from Japanese settlers who began arriving in Peru in the 1800s. So, this raw fish dish is rather like a spicy version of sashimi – and very delicious too.
Of course, no visit to Taste would be complete without a few sips of something nice and alcoholic. In my case I tried some of the Hayman's gins and particularly enjoyed the 1850 reserve – which is distilled in small batches of 5000 bottles and rested in old Scotch Whisky Barrels for 3-4 weeks. Rather like their equally fabulous sloe gin, this is a drink that doesn't need a mixer…
I visited a few wine stands too, but the one which stands out for me was Croatian Fine Wines. I'd had a brief introduction to Croatian wines at a recent travel show and was really curious to see what their top end wines were like. This sweet Muscat was fruity and floral and would make a great aperitif and seems very reasonably priced at £12.49 for 500ml.
And this was a splendid rich wine aged for twelve months in oak "barrique" barrels. With a deep ruby-red colour and wild berry aroma tinged with vanilla this would be a great accompaniment to game!
Time to go cook – the beautifully fitted out Electrolux theatre allowed about 30 of us to have a go at making a christmassy gnocchi dish
And it was great to see one of the North of England's chefs down south showing us all how to knock up a quick gnocchi (sorry!!!!)
Remarkably unassuming, Aiden focussed on how to make something easy and delicious. The Gnocchi was simply mashed potato, egg and a little flour, all mixed together and then rolled out into a sausage and cut up much in the same way that I was taught to make pasta. And the sauce was a finely chopped onion softened in oil with a little thyme, then mixed with madeira and stock and reduced down with the chopped chestnuts before adding butter to finish.
I'm planning on trying this at home and if I can reproduce it, I'll write out the recipe with quantities. It was seriously good though and took about 20 minutes to make from start to finish…in fact I think ours lost shape a little because we overboiled the gnocchi…but we still managed to eat it all! I'm always impressed with induction hobs, I don't have one but the technology fascinates me (they heat by induction, so the plates themselves never get hot – and they are much more energy efficient as a result). Those we used were CLEARLY effective (hence overboiling the gnocchi). They heated our food really quickly and seemed to be very responsive.
Now, having been knocked out by the Gnocchi, I only had just enough time to grab a quick chocolate from the Fererro Rocher stand before heading off to Birmingham.
Many thanks though to Electrolux for inviting me along and to the exhibitors I met.


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30-minute yoga : For Better Balance and Strength in Your Life. / Viveka Blom Nygren.
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In 30-Minute Yoga, certified yoga instructor Viveka Blom Nygren demonstrates how to do a half-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga session in your own home so that you can achieve focus and calm on a more regular basis. With full-color photographs of yoga positions to help guide you through your home work out, Nygren explains what it means to practice yoga and how to breathe correctly, then walks readers through various yoga movements-basic positions, forward bends, relaxation poses-and closes with an exploration of how to make your yoga practice truly individual for you, through mantras and meditation. If you are new to yoga, beginner modifications are provided to help you attain a successful workout. If you are more advanced, use 30-Minute Yoga as a supplement to your full yoga sessions.
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FC Barcelona defeated the Basque side in the Liga by 4-1 / PHOTO: MIGUEL RUIZ-FCB
FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad kick off an exciting tie this Wednesday evening at 10:00 PM CET. Catalans and Basques will duke it out for a spot in the final of the Copa del Rey, a competition the Blaugrana recently won in 2012 and 2009. After the defeat on Saturday to Valencia (2-3), the match presents a good "opportunity to vindicate the team" declared Tata Martino on Tuesday.
On paper the tie looks fairly level despite the 4-1 result from the Liga match between the two sides. Both Barça and Real Sociedad, since the new year, have practically identical records: The Culés have secured a total of eight points in 2014 to the White and Blues' seven, and both teams cruised in their quarter-final ties, against Levante and Racing respectively.FC Barcelona are nearly at full strength for this evening's match. Only Neymar Jr, Dos Santos and Oier (all of whom are injured) were not named to the 22-man team by Tata Martino. The manager will have to cut four players from the squad before kick off.
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For those schools visiting us there is a wealth of evidence that suggests the best way to learn is through experience.
The learning venue can have a huge affect on how well children engage with a topic or idea, and at Knowsley we're committed to providing the very best experience for the children who visit. We are very proud of our "Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge". Being away from the classroom has been highly praised by OFSTED in their 2008 report and benefits are seen for schools both excelling in achievement and seeking to achieve more.
Safari Outreach
If you can't make it to Knowsley, well why don't we bring the safari to you? Our brilliant Safari Outreach Service, is delivered from the comfort of your classroom, with learning sessions all year round for nursery groups, primary and secondary schools and even beyond!
Live animals, bio-artefacts and more that the kids will love to discover. All of these sessions are in line with the National Curriculum, and can be tailored to your specific curriculum or examination board.


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Modern Shrub Rose
(Korarofe) - A beautifully strong fruity fragrance emanates from this very nostalgic bloom that is rain-resistant. The lovely pink flowers are large, fully petalled and repeat well throughout the season on a robust and healthy bush. Can be used for large pots. 1.2m high.
The romantic flowers of Zaide enchant us with their tender and slight fruity-fresh perfume. Delicate and subtle, it is nevertheless nearly perfectly composed. The head note presents a floral and fresh classical rose flavor melting harmoniously into the green, fruity apple scent in the heart note. This flavor is followed by a whiff of spice in the base, but the tender freshness of the flower is always be present.
Maximum Fragrance: In the evening.
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Bitter herbs are an incredibly powerful tool for fixing digestion. Digestion starts in the mouth, and herbal bitters help kick start this process. The "bitter" taste hits our taste buds and starts to stimulate the production of gastric juices. When I work on gut healing for my clients, I am always aiming to add in things that will help to retrain the body to do what it needs to do. Things like bitter herbs, apple cider vinegar, and aloe vera help to do this, whereas things like HCl, pepsin, and ox bile are only replacing what is being lost- these are just crutches in the long term.
Herbal bitters help to:
- Regulate stomach acid
- Balance blood sugar levels
- Boost bile flow for fat absorption and detoxification (bile is a basically a natural laxative- and poor bile is a huge cause of constipation)
- Aid liver function
- Boost the immune system
- Increase nutrient assimilation
- And they can even help with stress and anxiety
- Encourage digestive enzyme production (which is why I recommend them over most regular enzyme supplements)
- Calm down heartburn, gas, and bloating
My Favorite Bitter Herbs
Dandelion Root
Most people already know how much I love dandelion root. One of the reasons why it is so helpful is because of its role as a bitter herb. Dandelion helps stimulate bile flow in the liver, which is an important factor for people trying to regain their health and detox effectively. One source that it actually quadruples bile flow!
My favorite ways to use dandelion include tea or a decoction. You can get the recipes here, or check out these photos so you can Pin them for later!
Gaia Herbs "Sweetish" Bitters
Gaia Herbs "Sweetish" Bitters are great! This blend includes Anise Seed, Cardamom, Fennel, Gentian, Ginger Root, Milk Thistle, Turmeric, and more. You just put 60 drops in a little bit of liquid about 15 minutes before each meal to help with digestion. So easy! I usually recommend to start with just a few drops at first just to work up to the full dose because increasing bile flow can start to initiate some detox.
Herb Pharm Better Bitters
Herb Pharm is another one of my favorite herbal companies. They offer several herbal bitter options: liquids(like the Gaia herbs formula above) or they even have sprays. The sprays are even easier (and great for on-the-go use!) as all you do is spray it 4 times in your mouth about 10 minutes before a meal. The sprays are STRONG tasting but it is kind of the point when it comes to bitters. We want to taste the bitter flavor as much as we can to help stimulate the gut.
The Herb Pharm bitters have a few flavors to choose from. I went with the Classic and Bittersweet sprays, and honestly there is not much of a difference in taste. They are both pretty strong tasting, but both effective!
Note for Nursing Mamas: Most of these bitters aren't good while nursing (which stinks because we need that bile support postpartum!). I have found 3 options that are OK while nursing. This lactation formula has bitters in it, so it can help with milk supply as well. And this one is good while pregnant so I would think it is OK while nursing.
Dandelion tea is also ok while pregnant and nursing, I just wouldn't overdo it. Maybe 1 cup a day would be good just for a bit of support. Obviously eating or drinking things like beets, artichokes, Apple cider vinegar, lemon water, and healthy fats help with bile as well as those are definitely safe during these times where we need lots of nourishment.


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Where do I start?
The key word is contacts! Gather names and contact information from every available source. All are bound to have some practical advice and suggestions for further detective work.
Talk to other students who have been on the J1 USA Work & Travel programme in the last couple of years for names and addresses of employers and accommodation sources. They'll also have the best tips on where to live, what the summer jobs are really like and where to go for the best weekend fun.
Applying for a summer job
For the best results, you should send potential employers:
- A one page resume (CV) emphasizing your experience See this blog post for more information
- A cover letter explaining that you will have a valid work permit, a US Social Security number and insurance
- Letters of reference from previous employers or academic contacts (optional but useful). When applying for a summer job, do not send the same cover letter to each prospective employer. Remember to personalise each letter as much as possible, since you are competing with other students who will be applying for the same jobs. Explain why your experiences make you the best candidate for this particular job
What kind of jobs can I do?
Any summer job, whether or not it is included in the list below, must be generally compatible with the rules, regulations, and intent of the program. Participants must be able to balance their work responsibilities with time spent exploring their local community, learning about the U.S. and getting to know Americans. In addition to the above, any job that could bring notoriety or disrepute to the Exchange Visitor Program is expressly prohibited by the program regulations.
It is also important to note that you need to ensure that all Work & Travel USA jobs are "seasonal" and not taking work from American Citizens. The typical Summer Work Travel job is in seasonal/resort areas in a seasonal business. There are seasonal needs outside resort areas and there may be suitable jobs in these areas. If a summer job is in an office environment, it should be seasonal and NOT an internship i.e. if there is intent for professional development or some sort of career experience, then it likely belongs on the Intern side. In addition, you need to be careful that you are not working in isolated/remote areas.
The following job types are currently prohibited by the US Department of State
- Any job that is unpaid or does not pay at least the minimum wage for that state
- Sales jobs requiring the participant to invest his/her own monies to pre-purchase inventory
- Domestic help positions in private U.S. households - e.g. au pair, servant, gardener or chauffeur
- Jobs with domestic cleaning companies
- Housekeepers, Dishwashers, Laundry; restricted to approved job placements:
Placements will be carefully reviewed for their level of interaction with Americans, opportunites to practice English, level of supervision, and risk of isolation in the workplace.
- Vacation home cleaning crew:
These are defined as cleaning companies that take their staff on the road to clean rental properties (so, not the same as housekeepers) or the cleaning of private homes not owned by the employer.
- Jobs in the adult entertainment industry or modeling
- Jobs on the Department of Labor's "hazardous jobs list"
- Jobs in warehouses
- Jobs with moving companies (exluding Gentle Giant Moving Co.)
- Jobs in factories
- Jobs in manufacturing
- Jobs in construction or located on construction sites
- Jobs in catalog / online distribution centers
- Jobs in the fisheries industry
- Jobs that are substantially commission-based and thus do not guarantee minimum wage
- Jobs at mall kiosks/carts
- Employment that involves driving as a primary job duty
- Farm or ranch jobs
- Jobs with exposure to dangerous chemicals (e.g. pesticides)
- Jobs on the gaming floor of casinos
- Jobs with travelling carnivals / concessions
- Jobs where the participant is hired as an independent contractor / hired on a 1099 form
- Operators of pedicabs, rolling chairs, other passenger carrying vehicles for hire, and/or vehicles requiring a commercial driver's license -Jobs providing clinical care, medical services or involving patient contact, hands on therapy, counseling, administering treatment or making diagnoses of medical, psychiatric or psychological patients, or veterinary work involving hands-on care.
- As ship or aircraft crew members, or as pilots, except as crew members on ships that travel only within domestic U.S. waters
- Teacher, teaching assistant or coach
- Camp counselor
- Jobs through staffing/employment agencies
- Jobs entailing sustained physical contact with customers (e.g., body piercing, tattoo parlor, massage)
- Overnight/graveyard shift jobs
- Lifeguard with a pool management company (CIEE)
- Apartment building doormen
- Working with animals
- Jobs in healthcare
There are some areas of work which are not covered by the J1 Visa, please visit the Prohibited Jobpage for more information.
Summer Job Hunting Tips
Always make it clear that you will have legal status to work in the US when communicating with potential employers. i.e.: I will be participating on the Work and Travel USA Program sponsored by a US Department of State recognized Sponsoring Agency. My US Sponsor is authorized by the US government to issue the necessary documentation for me to obtain a J1 visa, allowing me to work legally within the US for up to four months.
When applying for an advertised vacancy make sure to carefully follow their instructions as to how to apply for the position. Most employers will require you to post, fax or email a copy of your information.
Be persistent. Don't be afraid to make follow up calls on your job applications after a few days. That way you'll stand out from the many applications that employers receive
Prohibited Regions & Restricted Job Locations
Locations where students plan to live and work must provide opportunities for regular communication and interaction with U.S. citizens and allow participants to experience U.S. culture. You cannot work in remote/isolated areas and/or locations that may cause safety concerns. Seasonal accomodation must also be readily available. You must be able to keep in contact via phone, email, etc. with your US Sponsor at all times. US Sponsors hold the right to refuse locations that may be deemed a concern for J1 Summer Work and Travel participants.
Some examples of locations where jobs may not be approved can be seen in the below prohibited and restricted areas lists.
- Tijuana metropolitan area in Mexico (includes Rosarito)
- Alabama (AL) – Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
- California (CA) – Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Goleta
- Florida (FL) – "Panhandle" including the following cities; Apalachicola, DeFuniak Springs, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Marianna, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Pensacola, Tallahassee.
- Kansas (KS)
- Louisiana (LA) - New Orleans
- Maryland (MD) – Please visit the following link for a full listing of restricted locations -
Chester/Easton region:
Annapolis Curtis Bay Glen Burnie Mcdaniel Rosedale Annapolis Junction Davidsonville Glenn Dale Millersville Royal Oak Arnold Deale Grasonville Neavitt Saint Michaels Baltimore Denton Greenbelt Newcomb Secretary Bethlehem Dundalk Gwynn Oak North Beach Severn Bowie Dunkirk Halethorpe Nottingham Severna Park Bozman East New Market Hanover Odenton Shady Side Brooklandville Easton Harmans Oxford Sherwood Brooklyn Edgewater Harwood Parkville Sparrows Point Catonsville Elkridge Hillsboro Pasadena Stevensville Centreville Essex Hurlock Pikesville Tilghman Chester Federalsburg Lanham Preston Towson Chestertown Fort George G Laurel Queen Anne Tracys Landing Churchton Fort Howard Linkwood Queenstown Trappe Claiborne Friendship Linthicum Heights Riderwood Upper Marlboro Cordova Galesville Lothian Ridgely West River Crofton Gambrills Lutherville Timonium Riva Wittman Crownsville Gibson Island Mayo Rock Hall Wye Mills
- North Dakota (ND)
- New Jersey (NJ) – Atlantic City
- New Mexico (NM)
- Nevada (NV) - Las Vegas
- Pennsylvania (PA) – Please visit the following link for a full listing of restricted locations -
Harrisburg/Hershey region:
Annville Elm Jonestown Mount Gretna Rossville Bainbridge Emigsville Landisville Mount Joy Schaefferstown Boiling Springs Enola Lawn Mount Wolf Shermans Dale Camp Hill Etters Lebanon Myerstown Silver Spring Campbelltown Franklintown Lemoyne New Bloomfield Summerdale Carlisle Fredericksburg Lewisberry New Buffalo Tower City Columbia Grantham Manchester New Cumberland Wellsville Cornwall Grantville Manheim New Kingstown Williamstown Dauphin Halifax Marietta Ono York Dillsburg Harrisburg Marysville Palmyra York Haven Dover Hershey Maytown Quentin Duncannon Highspire Mechanicsburg Rexmont Elizabethtown Hummelstown Middletown Rheems
- West Virginia (WV)
Restricted Job Locations Requiring Pre-Arranged Housing
In certain geographical areas, housing has become an area of concern as affordable, suitable housing options that offer safe transportation options to job sites are limited. In order to ensure student safety and support program success, we will be limiting students' job placements in certain locations in regard to housing.
The following communities and/or U.S. states have become areas of concern as suitable housing options for participants are limited. Employer placements in these locations are restricted to employers who provide housing.East Hampton, NY
Jackson Hole, WY
Kittery, ME
Montauk, NY
South Hampton, NY
Bridgehampton, NY
The following communities and/or U.S. states have become areas of concern as suitable housing options for participants are limited. Participants must secure housing at least two weeks in advance of their arrivals. If housing is not provided with the job offer, participants must be advised to start early in seeking housing in these areas and work with their employer to secure housing.
Cape Cod, MA
Myrtle Beach, SC
Ocean City, MD
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Virginia Beach, VA
Cape May, NJ
In addition, due to multiple student collisions with vehicles while biking in the area this past summer, CIEE are asking all students in Cape May to be proactive in finding appropriate housing and transportation, and have requested the same of employers. If students are living in Wildwood but working in Cape May, they will not be allowed to bike back and forth to work. CIEE have asked employers sourced through them to help arrange work schedules to fit the public transportation schedule, provide transportation for them, and/or set up a ride share system with local staff members. Please remember, if they are using their bikes locally (within Cape May or within Wildwood) that they should always have a helmet and reflective gear.
Second Jobs
As a reminder, all second jobs must be vetted by your US Sponsor before participants start work. If you are in Ireland, you must contact your USIT in order to get approval. If you secure a secondary job while in the US, you must contact your US Sponsor directly, they will need to approve this job before you can begin working.
If you locate a potential summer job in America and are unsure if it is suitable for the Summer J1 USA Work & Travel programme please contact USIT at firstname.lastname@example.com with your job description, etc.
Second jobs are subject to the same rules that apply to primary jobs, with the exception of rules regarding housing.
Rules for Change of Employer in a Restricted Area
If a participant is placed with a US sponsor sourced employer in a restricted region and a Change of Employer (COE) is granted in-country, the participant will be required to relocate.
If your US sponsor deems, or if it is advised by the State Department, that a participant's housing and/or work placement is unsafe or unsuitable, we may request the participant to relocate to new housing and/or a work placement without delay. Failure to cooperate may result in termination of a participant's program and requiring the participant to return home immediately.


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The vintage muscle car is actor Vin Diesel's main vehicle.
General Motor Corp.'s entertainment agency, Norm Marshall & Associates, Sun Valley, Calif., handled the movie placement.
Bccom3 Group's D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles, Troy, Mich., created Pontiac print ads tied to the movie. The print promotion is for a related sweepstakes at pontiac.com that offers a chance to win a trip to meet Mr. Diesel at the 2003 Daytona 500 motorsports' race. D'Arcy sibling Digitas handled the Web site.
Spending wasn't disclosed, but Columbia is said to be spending an estimated $30 million behind the action flick.
GM will use the movie to build GTO awareness among younger buyers because it will bring back the car as a 2004 model late next year.
Pontiac sold GTOs from the 1964 through '74 model years.
This is not Mr. Diesel's first time behind a muscle car. The up-and-coming action star also drove a tricked-up Dodge Charger in last year's hit Fast and the Furious.


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Although writing utensils and paper are school staples, there are also a lot of really cool examples of back to school technology that leave old school supplies in the dust. Some of these awesome items include tablets, high-tech notebooks and pens that you'll never want to lend out to other students.
In an effort to help classrooms become more paperless and eco-friendly, there are some great notebooks that are designed to play nicely with digital devices like phones and tablets. To compete with some of these high-tech devices, objects like pencil sharpeners and plain HB pencils are being turned into multipurpose items that are much more equipped to fit into modern classrooms, also doubling as styluses and USBs, making it less for keen students to pack into their pencil cases.
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Ireland 15-10 South Africa, Croke Park, November 28
Season of mist and sour spitefulness
Graham Jenkins
November 28, 2009
Revenge: Ireland's Jamie Heaslip celebrates a famous victory over South Africa at Croke Park © Getty Images
Ireland brought the curtain down on a glorious year with a well-deserved victory over South Africa at Croke Park that cemented their status as Europe's No.1 side.
It has been a remarkable few months for Irish rugby with an historic Six Nations Grand Slam setting the tone. But that was only the start with their dominance stretching to the domestic stage with Leinster marching to Heineken Cup glory and Munster claiming the Magners League title.
Towering lock Paul O'Connell was then chosen to lead a British & Irish Lions squad, dominated by his countrymen, to South Africa where they went toe-to-toe with the world's best - coming up just short. But there was more to come with a battling draw against Australia and a famous win over the Springboks providing a fitting finale to a stand-out year.
As much as the Irish camp may have played down talk of revenge in the build up to this clash there is no doubt that there was some bad blood lingering in the wake of what was hard-fought Lions tour. The mist descended on the stadium ahead of the game and it was soon clear it had had a red tinge to it. As fitting as the words of John Keats' Ode to Autumn are at this time of year, there was nothing mellow about this encounter with crunching tackles and afters being dished out at every turn.
Fly-half Jonny Sexton will claim the majority of the headlines and rightly so with an assured display that oozed confidence. This was only his second Test appearance but it looked like he had graced the international stage for as long as his centurion skipper Brian O'Driscoll. Sexton's ascent to the Ireland No.10 shirt came as no surprise to those who have witnessed his dominance at provincial and 'A' level and his eye-catching Test bow against Fiji last weekend. This may not be the end for veteran stand-off Ronan O'Gara but Sexton has the all-round game to dominate his position for many years to come.
In fullback Rob Kearney the Irish have a fully-fledged global star. An archetypal modern fullback, he possesses a monster boot, is assured under the high ball, is committed in defence and is a lethal and intelligent attacking weapon with bags of pace - and the good news for Irish fans is that he appears to still be improving.
Ireland No.8 Jamie Heaslip was bristling in the hours that followed the end of the Lions' dream this summer and the months since seemed to have done little to pacify him. As a result he led from the front with a powerful display even when forced onto the back foot at the rear of a creaking scrum. He was also his impressive best in the loose, taking the attack to the Springboks, and his usual handful at the breakdown.
A reflection on success for Ireland rarely omits their talismanic captain Brian O'Driscoll and this is no exception. His crunching tackle on South Africa's fullback Zane Kirchner snuffed out the Springboks' hopes in the final moments of the game and it is apt that he had the final say at the end of a year where he has been at the heart of everything good about Irish rugby. Led dazed and confused from the field, he deserves all the accolades that will come his way.
Defeat for the Springboks brings an end to a disastrous tour that has seen them taste defeat in four of their five games - including shock losses to club sides Leicester and Saracens. The end of year tour proved a bridge too far for Peter de Villiers' side - they were out on their feet at Croke Park, a shadow of the side that went to war with the Lions in the summer.
That bruising three-Test series was always going to take its toll but to their credit, they maintained that momentum to claim the southern hemisphere crown with plenty to spare. But the year ends on a low note and it may get worse before it gets better with citings set to be handed out to lock Andries Bekker for dropping a knee into Ireland's David Wallace - an offence that could easily have resulted in a red card - and JP Pietersen for a high and dangerous tackle on Ireland's Tommy Bowe.
The late withdrawal of the enforcer that is lock Bakkies Botha will not have helped their cause and combined with the rusty hooking skills of captain John Smit the Springboks' lineout looked uncharacteristically fallible.
Heinrich Brussow continues to attract plaudits and quite rightly so. Somehow his name is missing from the shortlist for the International Rugby Board Player of the Year that seems destined for All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw. But make no mistake it is the tenacious Brussow who is not only the form openside in the game at the moment but arguably the best and most influential player in the game full stop.
Sadly the Springboks' other star of 2009 - fly-half Morne Steyn - suffered a rare off-day. His boot has been a potent weapon for South Africa this year but a cold, wet and wintry Dublin day proved to be this Superman's kryptonite. But let us not forget he only has 11 Test caps to his name and this game will no doubt have provided a valuable lesson on his ascent to greatness.
De Villiers opted to call on the services of three Europe-based players - props BJ Botha and CJ van der Linde and centre Jean de Villiers - as injuries ravaged his squad but how he would have wished he's called on another - Frans Steyn. The rocket launcher boot of Racing Metro's high-profile signing would surely not have been found wanting in the way that De Villier's frontline kickers were at Croke Park.
With that in mind, SA Rugby must reconsider their selection policy moving forward. But that will come too late for De Villiers and co who must front up to the savaging surely awaiting them on their return home.
Ireland's latest success may not have been the most pleasing to the eye but will serve as a significant warning to their Six Nations rivals ahead of the defence of their crown next year. There remains work to do but the bar has been re-set in terms of expectation amongst fans and the media but you get the feeling that Kidney and co have no intention of resting on their laurels.
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Here is another example of a criminal charge often accompanying a divorce or other family law case: Harassment.
The previous statute was lengthy, and specific. You had to threaten to commit a felony, use such extreme language as to put another person in fear of physical harm, recklessly frighten a minor. Do it once and it was a Class A Misdemeanor. Do it again and it could be a Class D Felony.
Under the new law which begins January 1, 2017, the language is quite vague: "A person commits the offense of harassment in the second degree if he or she, without good cause, engages in any act with the purpose to cause emotional distress to another person.


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Genetic factors affect impact of exercise on type 2 diabetes risk
Exercise does not provide its usual benefit against diabetes in patients with high genetic risk for developing type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance.
Exercise may not mitigate diabetes risk in all patients
HealthDay News -- Certain genetic risk factors may weaken the effect of physical activity in preventing the development of type 2 diabetes, suggest study findings published in Diabetologia.
To investigate the interactions between physical activity, genetics, and diabetes risk, Yann Klimentidis, MD, of the University of Arizona in Tucson, and colleagues followed 8,101 white Americans, including 821 with type 2 diabetes.
Exercise provided less protection against diabetes in study participants at high genetic risk for diabetes and insulin resistance, found the researchers. While certain diabetes-linked genes seemed to blunt the benefits of exercise for both men and women, women seemed most affected.
"Although physical activity generally protects against type 2 diabetes, our findings suggest that the level of protection conferred by physical activity is lower in individuals (especially women) with a higher genetic risk for type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance," concluded the researchers.


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Why did I choose this class? Actually, I didn't right away. I was in a different SIS. But when I heard about this one, I thought about how cool it would to be able to reconnect with all the stories that I had read growing up. I was the bookworm of the family, so I had all kinds of different books with many different versions of the same stories. Fairy tales could go anywhere that the mind pleases and it's always so interesting to see where the storyteller gets his ideas from and how it comes to life.
From the class, I guess I just wanted to learn more about the process of bringing fairy tales together to make a tale that lasts for years. I know Disney brought them somewhat to reality with animation, but how did those stories come to mind in the first place? I also wanted to hopefully read and learn about the different variations of fairy tales from different countries. It's always interesting to see something from another persons point of view. It would be even more interesting seeing something that you knew and took for granted in a completely different way!
My favorite fairytale? Automatically, The Lion King pops up in my mind from the countless times that I've watched it when I was little, holding a stuffed lion over my head. But actually, my favorite fairy tale would be Alice in Wonderland. Alice is just a girl who seems to think of everything in a logical manner, never really doing anything that seems to be out of the ordinary. But she questions everything, and I just love that. Why shouldn't you question things sometimes? And her curiosity just makes her even more inquisitive and she becomes courageous to find out all the answers. Alice is also just an adorable girl who is prim and perfect but wants to have a life full of adventure and all things odd. Another reason why I consider Alice in Wonderland to be my favorite is the ending, of Alice waking up from a dream. If people in reality had dreams like that, I would be asleep all the time. The imagination is a powerful thing, and her imagination created a wondrous world of talking rabbits, size-changing cakes & drinks, a crazy queen and a cat that disappears as it pleases! You can do anything with your imagination and that's what really fascinates me with Wonderland.


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Or – "Apparently, They Want To Torture Us For A Couple Of Years…"
Okay… I had intended to have this up this a.m. as a morning-of review, but a doctor's visit for the daughter shot that notion right innaface. Mea culpa. Events in New Avengers and Mighty Avengers have been moving at a glacial pace, with each book managing to different levels of effect to tap-dance around not telling us a dozen different plot points. Add to that the compressed storytelling techniques that mean the last ten months of comics took place in approximately the time it takes me to eat a bowl of Special K, and we've got a recipe for tsuris, and we may not see any real updates on the Skrullapalooza until next spring. Luckily, the patented Brian Bendis character interaction is in effect, and our team is a mighty compelling group of personalities…
Previously, on New Avengers: In the wake of the battle with the Mighty Avengers (itself in the wake of Civil War which came in the wake of the revelation that SHIELD was infiltrated which came in the wake of Secret War, et al) the New Avengers traveled to Japan to extricate Maya Lopez, codename Echo, from her undercover gig in the Yakuza. In so doing, the team ran afoul of The Hand, a bug$*$@ crazy sect of assassins led by undead Greek ninja (and former Daredevil girlfriend) Elektra Natchios. Lopez was killed and resurrected by magic, and her psycho-killer (que'st que c'est?) rage caused her to run Elektra through, revealing that she wasn't the real deal, but a Skrull who had infiltrated the world. Returning home, an EMP caused by Ultron over in Mighty Avengers caused the plane to crash (and also caused my continuity sensor to overload) and Spider-Woman snatched the corpse and ran off to the Initiative (or possibly her Skrullian masters, assuming she isn't what she seems.) Since then, the New A's have gone back to their lives, agreeing that if they get their heads on straight, they'll all come back the next night… Wolverine, for his part, goes to get drunk, and ends up facing down with The Hood, who has designs on being the next Kingpin of the superhuman underworld.
Parker, Parker, Parker… didn't anybody ever tell you about counting your chickens? Yeesh… Wolverine leaps in, catching a few bullets in so doing, and The Hood replies by SHOOTING HIM IN THE UNMENTIONABLES. Seriously. Wolverine just got his junk shot off! His reply? "Mine'll grow back. Yours, on the other hand…" Heh. But before he can initiate the Hood's bris, we get another surprise thrown at us.
What in the HOLY GERMAN CHOCOLATE WITH CHEESE SAUCE is that???? The Hood Demon chucks Wolverine away, then leaps through the plate glass window and returns to his human form… Did anybody know he could do that? Anybody? That was incredibly disturbing, and the demon thing was rough, too. Wolverine doesn't follow, as he's in no condition to fight anyway, and steals a couple of beers, one to drink, and one to ice his wounds. "Maybe it'll grow back bigger." I can't decide whether I like that line or not… On the one hand, it's definitely bordering on cool-guy line territory, but on the other it's a bit crass. Still, Wolverine isn't the only one who needs time to think, as Doctor Strange and his new paramour the Night Nurse have taken some time to… uh… unwind.
I like this scene. It really humanizes Doctor Strange, and makes it obvious that the Oath limited series is in continuity (even with all the problems that it might cause.) I also like that Strange wants to show off his new girlfriend (especially after the conversation in Illuminati #4) to his buddies. Of course, the fact that Night Nurse looks just like Jessica Jones sort of brings me down, just a bit. Downstairs, Ronin/Hawkeye is in the shower when Echo accidentally walks in on him… She's a bit stunned, staring at the naked man, while Hawk takes a moment to process, before telling her "In or out." Heh. Cool as a cucumber, our Hawkeye. Later that evening, Doctor Strange and Iron Fist have a brief conversation about recent events in the I.F. title, with Danny asking if Steven can keep anyone from sharing his power again like Orson Randall did. Strange immediately reminds him that the Iron Fist, like his own title of Sorceror Supreme, is a traveling title, and that someone will come along to supercede both of them, eventually. "Someone younger, someone more handsome…" Danny replies, and Strange says it's possible. "I hate them already," replies the Fist. Heh. Suddenly, a voice calls out, "I'm a Skrull!"
"Right?" Luke turns to face his wife, a very angry and very formidable woman, and Jessica insists that he tell the truth. Luke tries to get her to stop, to not do this in front of the team, but Jessie isn't having it. "My husband thinks I'm a Skrull… He thinks his baby is a half-Skrull baby. He is taking his very honorable and very lovable feelings of inadequacy about being a husband and father and he's twisting them into this very dark place…" Luckily, the doctor has a plan: a spell that will reveal each of the Avengers' true natures, but unfortunately, it will be a spell visible to everyone, and all of them will see one another's truths as well. Jessica says to hit the spell, reminding Luke that his daughter needs a father, and Spider-Man laughs that they need to name the kid. "We did name her," replies Luke.
Again with mocking the booties? They're the official combat shoes of the Iron Fist, dammit, they're not slippers! Always messing with the classics, aren't they. Doctor Strange takes Jessica's advice to "toss some dry ice in a pot" and kicks in with the magic, and we see the true, inner essences of the Avengers (and finally get an explanation for this issue's cover.)
In return for the booties mocking, Iron Fist takes a good shot at Luke's yellow silk shirt, Spider-Man finds that he thinks of himself as a geeky teenager while Echo and Ronin's selves cause some consternation. Also, they're once again hinting that only Hawkeye has what it takes to replace Captain America… Wolverine wanders in at just the right time with the news of of his interaction with young Parker Robbins (though not talking about his recent emasculation.) Once again, Yu's women scare me, with Jessica's alter-self's flying pose falling into the realm of 'just plain wrong.' Wolverine is satisfied to see his pals all back, and doubly happy to find that nobody is a Skrull…
While he gives everyone the 411, Luke and Jessica make up in the most adorable way possible… "You sorry for doing that silent treatment crap with me that you promised you wouldn't do?" Luke replies that he is, and she apologizes for embarassing him in front of his super-buddies, and he replies (after a kiss) that she looked good in the tights. "You'll never have sex again in your life" is her reply… The team decides that even though Tony Stark will probably arrest them for showing their faces, they must get involved, that the heroic thing to do would be go out anyway. Unfortunately, it ain't Deathlok…
Oh, crap! Venom, Venom everywhere, and Echo just got schlorped! This is probably not going to be good. I believe that this story will be tying into Mighty Avengers after Issue #7 (which, at this rate, should be out in 2009 sometime) bringing our teams together, and hopefully finally ending this whole Civil War fallout crap once and for all.
With Mighty Avengers, I find myself enjoying the art (cheesecakey though it is) and wanting to whack the writer in the head. With New Avengers, it feels like a completely different person is putting the book together, as the writing this issue is top-notch (with tons of interpersonal brilliance including the beginnings of what may be an attraction between Echo and Hawkeye) but the art is once again annoying me. The weird red fleshy bits around everyone's eyes give me the screamin' heebies, and while the cover was pretty impressive, the interiors have again hit the chicken-scratch level. Still, the story was good, showing the emotional core of the Avengers, giving us a peek into their secret inner lives and selves, and also finally showing us WHY these people stick together, so I can't be too down on it. For a few wonderful moments of Bendis dialogue, a surprise involving the Hood, as well as the achievement of basically talking all issue without feeling padded, New Avengers #34 earns a nicely done 3 out of 5 stars…
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THAT is the Demon which Parker got his Hood from.
Oh, and…VENOM!
That Is All.
Actually, no, it's not all: Yu's Wmen look great to me, especially Echo.
Note: The baby wasn't seen during that inner self spell. If the baby is a Skrull, how was the switch made? Was a switch made at all, or did Jessica get impregnated artificially with Skrull DNA just for kicks?
Wasn't the whole "world overrun by symbiotes" thing done before? And doesn't this seemingly large scale event just make the continuity problems between the Avenger comics, the individual hero comics, and World War Hulk worse?
I still say the baby is a Skrull that replaced the original in the womb before it was born.
Ouch, first time I've ever felt bad for Wolverine, even if it does grow back.
Considering how long lived Orson Randall was, I don't think Danny has to worry about giving up the Iron Fist title for quite awhile.
It was good to see everyone in the team back off of each others throat and bond a bit.
I think the Baby is becoming a Skrull on the installment plan; it's being turned into a Skrull by being bottle-fed the milk that was made from the Skrulls which Reed Richards tricked into turning into Cows in their first ever appearance.
This also proves that George Bush, as seen in Avengers: The Intiative, was a Skrull…he wanted to stay on the 'Ranch' with his SKRULL COW MASTERS!
Regarding Night Nurse's hospice: In Doctor Strange: The: Oath, it is firebombed by demons and Doc Strange tells her she can set up shop in the Sanctum Sactorium. Has that changed?
Also on the Doctor Strange front: The Marvel Tarot made a big deal out of pointing out that the Sorceror Supreme title was a legacy deal, and now it is mentioned again here. Even the tarot cards had suggested that every 1 out of 10 times Ian McNell was The Magician card.
I just got a feeling that they want to do something bad to the good Doctor.
Also, Brian K. Vaughn (sp?) wrote both The Hood and The Oath. Looks to me lke they really wanted to build on his stories.
It's obvious both the New and Mighty Avengers takes place before WWH but these story arcs that take place in a matter of days(both Avengers and WWH) are getting annoying. At least you could say Civil War could have taken over six months to finish due to possible time gaps between and even during issues.
I don't fellas but I'm feeling pretty satisfied by this latest issue. When was the last time a Bendis Avengers issue actually had plot movement, actual fighting, and good character interaction? Plus a decent cliffhanger to boot…maybe Im just feeling groovy this morning.
Also…I'm not even going to bring up continuity because there's no point anymore. I will offer some more thoughts on the Skrull business. I think Peter Parker has a point, even if he was joking…what if there are sleeper skrulls? It would make a lot of sense if there ends up being a big reveal. Also, just because Dr. Strange did the spell doesn't mean he's genuine. There wasn't much elaboration on his "true self". I think the hints are pointing to the fact that at least one person in the Illumacrappy is a Skrull. Even money says its Reed Richards, but Dr. Strange could be a good candidate too. Jessica Jones is STILL a candidate because she still hasn't answered Wong's question about breastfeeding the baby.
Excellent review. I agree with many of your assessments. The extraordinarily condensed storyline is tiring. It feels like watching an season of "24" if the episodes were a half-hour and happened once a month. And though Yu's art can look dynamic when doing action, I don't like the look of his faces or gestures (the fact that he's more of an action artist makes him seem like a bad fit for a Bendis book).
Still, this issue was pretty enjoyable due to what many people have said. I keep thinking I'm going to stop buying this book, but I like these characters and I'm trigued by the idea of them as a team (I do wish Iron Fist was more like his own title. His characterization still feels a bit off to me). And though it can be jokey at times, Bendis can write good dialog. Damn you, Bendis, looks like I'm sticking around for #35….
I just read that the New Avengers annual in January will be WWH fallout with the whole Doctor Strange/Zom thing. But still, this means that Mighty Avengers won't be caught up till freaking March! Well, at least it should come out on time with Frank Cho off pencils, even if it won't look as pretty.


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Blindfolded magician takes car for a spin
Formula One drivers are a cool breed but it seems even the usually composed David Coulthard couldn't help but be stunned by TV magician Dynamo's latest stunt, aired on TV last night, The Times reports.
The trickster's act involved Coulthard, a former F1 driver and current commentator, driving aMercedes SL 63 AMG on a specially built circuit. He set a lap time of 38.57sec before Dynamo, with Coulthard as his passenger, got behind the wheel to try and beat his benchmark ‒ wearing a blindfold. The racer was asked to keep in his mind what lap time he imagined Dynamo might achieve around the same course, driving blind.
Predictably, Coulthard's record was not bested by the magician - that would have been too much for any motor racing enthusiast to believe. But to Coulthard's amazement Dynamo did make it all the way around the course without touching the barriers.


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It takes a special kind of music to induce fantasies about ideal forums for broadcast, and a particularly special kind of music to make that ideal forum a long string of cars snaking through New York City with windows open and bass knobs turned all the way up. That's the purview of Fannypack, a group of three young women and two male producers who peacock through party-jam sounds pulled from the past and recut for the future. The touchstones are easy to spot: early rap, sugary dancehall, jiggle-minded Miami booty bass. But Fannypack's whole is more than the sum of its parts.
That's partly due to range: The group's second album, See You Next Tuesday, claims ownership over too many different styles to be challenged as a pretender to any single one. It's also partly due to what can only be called sass: In "Seven One Eight," one of the Fannypack vocalists—a young white, brown, and black trio cherry-picked from the hip downtown club scene and a Brooklyn street mall—rides an easy vocal flow through lyrics seemingly tossed off at a good day's recess. The message is pure boast written in fanciful bubble letters, a snap to girls whose boyfriends bore/snore, and an invitation for all to "get rude in your Underoos." The playground vibe carries over into the music, which answers to a boisterous post-Neptunes groove made out of foreshortened reggae jumps, squeaky sneaker sounds, and a marching street band heard from a few blocks away.
That's the background for most of Tuesday, but Fannypack spins it in infectiously nuanced ways. "Pump That" angles a crusty crunk eye toward cars-go-boom Miami, while songs like "NuNu (Yeah, Yeah)" and "Twisted" spring into sweaty house-music speed. All the while, the Fannypackers trade lines and giggle through choruses like friends on the hunt for nothing more than fun. See You Next Tuesday is less an album than a soundtrack to the idea of summer in the city, where beats grow communal and domino slingers and jump-rope crews stay busy day and night.


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August 13, 2013
Hosted by: Center for Integrated Science and Engineering
Speaker: Prof. Barry P. Rand, (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Princeton University)
Organic-based solar cells are beginning to emerge with the potential to compete with other low-cost thin film photovoltaic technologies, with efficiencies of 12% demonstrated in recent months. While recent enhancements can be attributed mostly to novel materials, parallel routes investigating new device architectures and photonic strategies are necessary for further improvements. Here, I will focus on our recent efforts to template and control film morphology and molecular orientation: working with films and bulk heterojunctions possessing nanocrystalline domains, to those with microcrystalline domains. Optical considerations are also crucial for thin film solar cells, in other words to eliminate parasitic absorption and to exploit optical interference and light trapping strategies such that absorption and photocurrent generation can be optimized. Here, I highlight two approaches for photonic light trapping. In one, we have explored the possibility to use multilayer oxide/metal/oxide (OMO) structures that are compatible with flexible substrates and able to replace costly and brittle indium tin oxide (ITO) transparent anodes. Simultaneously, they assume a photonic light trapping role, capable of producing devices on OMO anodes with performance equal to devices on ITO despite less far-field transmission. In another approach, we explore plasmonic strategies to enhance solar cell performance. By nanostructure the rear electrode, which acts as a back-reflector, we could realize scattering-based enhancement of an otherwise-optimized thin film cell.
Speaker Biography
Barry P. Rand earned a B.E. in electrical engineering from The Cooper Union in 2001. He then received M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Princeton University in 2003 and 2007, respectively. From 2007-2013, he has been a principal scientist at imec in Leuven, Belgium, working on the understanding, optimization, and manufacturability of thin-film solar cells. Since 2013, he has been an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University. His research interests highlight the border between electrical engineering, materials science, chemistry, and applied physics, covering electronic and optoelectronic thin films devices composed of nanostructured media, and plasmonics. He has authored more than 50 refereed journal publications and has 10 issued U.S. patents.