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Did anyone notice in one of the documentaries, the one about the evolution of Darth Vader, that they show the scene of Yoda in Episode I where he gives his speech about fear being a path to the darkside, but Yoda is pure CG and not the puppet?Is that a hint for an extended edition of the films that MaCullum pointed out in the Delete Scenes intros?
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I go to the United States Post Office (our nation's fourth largest armed force) a lot.
This morning I have 18 packages to send out. I average about 30 a month.
Today I'm mailing:
30 signed bookplates to a store in PA that request them
2 copies of BLOODY MARY for reviewers
3 handouts from Dark and Stormy Conference for folks who missed my classes
4 copies of Ellery Queen for folks who won a website contest
1 magazine to a guy who won a newsletter contest
1 BLOODY MARY for a woman who won a newsletter contest
3 copies of WHISKEY SOUR for people who ordered them from my website (I break even on the deal)
1 free copy of WHISKEY SOUR for an ailing fan
1 copy of BLOODY MARY for a radio interviewer
1 copy each of WHISKEY and BLOODY for a mystery conference chairperson
No submissions to magazines or anthologies this week, because I haven't written any new short stories lately. But I did mail out five in May (two rejections so far, need to send those back out.)
Last year, I mailed out over 500 free things: chapbooks, books, magazines, signed coasters, bookplates, flyers, etc. The mail is yet another weapon in my marketing arsenol.
I don't do postcards, because people throw away postcards, and I never bought a book because I received a postcard.
Everything I send out is signed, which I do because I'm hoping that peole won't throw away something autographed.
Does it work? Does giving folks signed stuff and running ten contests a year make them rush out and buy my books? Or do the same three people keep entering over and over because they want something free?
I dunno. But I keep doing it anyway.
I do have some proof that my ongoing association with the United States Postal Service is working. Last week, my mailman came to my booklaunch party.
See? I'm a marketing genius.
Gotta start working on the garbage man next...
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The Busy Writer's Guide to Time Management
Most writers struggle to find enough time to write—or at least enough uninterrupted time.
If you're like me, you try to squeeze in writing around other life responsibilities. When I sit down to write in the afternoons, my "writing" time goes like this.
Kid #1: Mom, can I have a snack now? Me: No. You just had a snack ten minutes ago.
(5 minutes later) Kid #2: Mom, the cat just puked on the floor. Me: Go get the dog and she can clean it up.
(3 minutes later) Kid #3: Mommy, (sob, sob), I can't find my other new pink sock. Me: Go find the dog. She probably has it.
(2 minutes later) Kid #4: Do I have to practice piano? Me: And exactly why do you think we're paying the piano teacher?
(1 minute later) Kid #1: Mom, now can I have a snack? Kid #3: (Sob, sob, sob) I still can't find my sock. Me: Why don't you both go eat some candy or cookies or cheetos or all three.
(5 minutes later) Kid #5: Mom, I need you to drive me to basketball practice. Me: Okay, well since I've already gotten SO much writing done this afternoon, I might as well call it a day. (And no, my voice isn't dripping with sarcasm.)
Okay, so maybe that's not exactly the story of my afternoon writing time. But it's pretty close some days! (And bonus lesson: Dogs are helpful.)
The reality is that it's often tough to carve quality writing time out of our busy schedules. Sometimes trying to find more time is as impossible as whittling away at a metal beam with a rubber spatula. There's just no place in our schedules for any flexibility.
I can completely relate. My schedule is impossibly busy at times. I homeschool, have five kids (including three teenagers), a jam-packed calendar, and play taxi mom in between mounds of laundry.
But amazingly, last year (2011), I completed two full length novels (100,000 words each). I had two sets of rewrites from my in-house editors. I launched my second book, The Doctor's Lady (including a 50-stop blog tour). And of course, I somehow managed all of the other things like blogging, book signings, speaking engagements, etc.
So how do I do it all and remain sane?
Here are several truths I've learned about time-management:
1. Budgeting our time is something we have to LEARN.
Lately, I've been trying to teach my teens to budget their time. As they've gotten busier with their schoolwork and extracurricular activities, they have less time to dilly-dally. They can't take their sweet old time on everything like they used to, otherwise they just won't have time to get all their work done.
They've had to learn to organize their schedules and plan ahead. If they have a paper due on a particular date, they have to evaluate how much they need to do each day in order to make sure they get it all done on time (without having to stay up the last night and rush through it to get it done!).
As I've been trying to teach my children to be wise with their time, I've begun to realize that this skill may come more naturally to some personalities than others. But organizing our time, planning ahead, and working with diligence IS still something we can all learn, no matter our personality or age.
2. The busier we are, the more we're forced to budget our time wisely.
When I'm writing a first draft with a daily word count goal, or when I'm editing with a daily chapter goal, I find that I work more productively than those times when I'm between deadlines and have "less" to do.
I think when we have more time, we grow a bit lazier, rationalizing that we can get to the work later. We aren't in a rush, we get distracted more easily, and we often end up wasting a lot of time.
But when we have less time, we go into our writing time with more focus and with the determination not to squander the little time we have. Whenever something is precious to us, we tend to guard it more carefully.
3. Sometimes we just have to grab whatever time we get and make the most of it.
I've realized over the years that I have to stop waiting for the perfect moment and conditions before I write. Some days I really do have constant interruptions like the ones I mentioned above. But I write anyway—or at least I do the best I can.
When I finish my book, you know what? I can't tell which scenes had a thousand interruptions and which ones had only a hundred. In the end, the story all weaves itself together.
Our job is to keep telling a little bit of our story day after day. And with perseverance and determination, eventually we'll type The End.
What do you think? Do you struggle with budgeting your time wisely? Do you find yourself more productive when you are busy? And are you grabbing whatever time you have and making the most of it?
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As you well know, Jody, this is the time of year when I struggle with this the most. Finding a balance between the many activities that need my attention is a challenge, for sure.ReplyDelete
There will be about a month to a month and a half where I will let a few of the daily writing responsibitlites go to make way for the many hours I spend on the paying day-job.
But I am much more productive when I'm on a schedule. And I'm much more appreciative of the blocks of writing time when I find them.
Love the picture you paint of your afternoons. I know those sounds well, and dogs do come in handy.
LOL... let the dog clean it up! Oh, how I love thee, my fellow multi-pet household mother. :D Thanks for another great post. Indeed, time management is an area of struggle for me, and I appreciate learning from one of the masters. I especially relate to #2. It's funny how I can suddenly crank out the writing when I know my kids are about to come home from school! And since is the year I'll most likely go back to work after all the years as a SAHM, I'm hoping that in itself will force me to designate specific writing time and stick with it.ReplyDelete
Jody...thanks for a good chuckle to start the day!:-) Everything you said resonates, even for busy Moms who don't also write full time. Time management is a constant challenge, particularly for those who want to make good use of every moment of life we are given.ReplyDelete
And my, how time flies! I believe your children are growing up faster than mine. I must meet these two extra teenagers of yours someday.:-)
Perhaps a good follow-up post might be...how do you not only stay sane with all the interruptions, but stay calm, kind, and not lose your patience with your clan?
~ Betsy
I had a pretty big interruption in writing my second novel last year. Going over it for re-drafting now, I can't find the spot where I stopped. It's so weird.ReplyDelete
We definitely have to keep writing whenever we can, accept that sometimes we won't get to do as much as we would like, and have faith that if we keep working, it'll all come together.
Bahahaha!!!!!! You are so funny! And please tell me you didn't really make the dog clean it up! Oh my goodness!ReplyDelete
I loved this post. I still struggle with time management and I know it is something I need to learn and CAN learn. I always seem to be waiting for that large chunk of time instead of just plowing through with the few moments that I have.
Thanks for the encouragemnet!
My dog is my vacuum.ReplyDelete
Grabbing it whenever I can. Making the most of it b/c there's only so much of it out there to be grabbed.
~ Wendy
This post was awesome. Totally made me smile.ReplyDelete
Weird phenomenon:
I'm way more productive when I have a deadline. Way, way, way more!
When there's no urgency behind a project, I turn into the lazy dilly-dallier.
Managing my time has become absolute chaos some weeks as I deal with unexpected illnesses, hospital visits, and juggling it all to remain productive. Great blog!!ReplyDelete
Kid #2: Mom, the cat just puked on the floor. Me: Go get the dog and she can clean it up.ReplyDelete
First of all, thanks for my morning laugh from this. I love your ingenuity!
I really loved this post. Now that I've been unemployed for the last couple of weeks, I'm finding that writing full time at home is a huge change. Part of it is the lack of 'you've-got-1-hour-get-it-done' pressure that I had when my time was much more precious because I was out of the house for 8 hours a day. I'm setting a 3K/day goal, and meeting it most days, but sometimes it's a struggle and I can waste too much time. Thanks for the reminder that budgeting even larger blocks of time is still crucial.
I'm one of those personalities for which organization comes more easily. It's my bread and butter. But I think I'm going to have to get creative and more flexible when kids come along. Sigh. I plan to be a SAHM, so I'm a little worried about how I'll be able to fit in writing amongst it all, but if you can homeschool AND write two novels AND do major rewrites...well, I think there's hope for us all! Thanks for the encouragement and tips, Jody. :)ReplyDelete
This is all so very true! LOL...types the writer mama with two boys, almost-3 and 12 weeks respectively, sitting on my lap and leaning on my typing hands, causing this comment to take five minutes to type instead of 30 seconds...ReplyDelete
Oh man, that snack question every two minutes...You just described my life. :)ReplyDelete
These are awesome tips, Jody. And I agree with what you said about a busier schedule. I've found that I'm more productive with a fuller calendar too.
Great thoughts, Jody,ReplyDelete
Time management is really difficult for me. You said, "Sometimes trying to find more time is as impossible as whittling away at a metal beam with a rubber spatula." I can relate to that. All I know is somehow we find the time to do what we really want to do even if it just about kills us in the doing.:) I don't have a "normal" life, but who does these days. If I could work toward my own advice it would be to make a habit of writing. That's why we're told to write every day. A bad habit becomes failure, a good habit becomes our success. Here's to good habits. :)
Oh, Jody, we are sisters separated at birth! I have six who I homeschool, and my afternoons are just the same. My husband and I were just talking last night about planning and scheduling, and your breath of encouragement comes at just the right time for me. Thank you.ReplyDelete
As the oldest of 8 I can very much relate :) Your management tips are awesome and very practical, but its still incredibly impressive you managed everything you managed. Props to you, hope to take a leaf from your book :)ReplyDelete
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My kids are pushing for a dog and you're great at selling the finer points of ownership. Fun post! :O)ReplyDelete
Reading about your kids' interruptions was cute...but made me so, so, so grateful that I've got a toddler who still takes a 2-3 hour nap every day! I commend you for being so productive in the absence of rock solid naptimes! :DReplyDelete
Awesome post, Jody!! I laughed at having the dog clean it up. Our floors are much cleaner now that we have Sophie!ReplyDelete
I took the month off of writing to study and recharge, and it's been delightful! It finally gave me the energy and time to try a few things I'd been considering--vlogging and Pinterest. I have to admit, though, I'm getting very excited to get back into writing. Deadlines DO keep me productive!
Great words of wisdom here, Jody, and so helpful! I must admit to being much more productive when I have a deadline. Otherwise, I could revise and rewrite until the cows come home.ReplyDelete
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Jody, this post is TOO funny.ReplyDelete
Sometimes it's not the amount of time that's the problem, but it's the timing. My kids are in school all day, so I could choose to write for hours if I want. But I can't. I'll fall asleep if I try. Even when I wrote for educational publishers and had a deadline, I couldn't write for long stretches of time. I can only write in short increments. The only time I can write for long stretches is late at night after everyone has gone to bed. I don't know why, but I can write for hours without stopping between 10PM and 3AM. But I can't do that between 10AM and 3PM.
Thanks for the good laugh.
Thank you so much for these great tips. I have had a hard time with time management lately. I find that certain days are better than others. Thanks again.ReplyDelete
I can relate! I just sat down to write for the afternoon, but first I had to unclog the bathroom toilet because my two year old twins had a hay day with the toilet paper! And last night one of the twins decided to wake up at 1 am and didn't want to go back to sleep. We were both up until 3:30.ReplyDelete
Our dog is the next best thing to a maid - we call her the clean up crew. I tell my older girls that our dog is the best behaved of all the little creatures in my house (kids included) - she comes when I call, she stays where I tell her to and she cleans up after herself and the rest of us.
My manuscript needs to be edited and I've wondered when in the world it will ever be done, but reading your words today gives me hope. Thank you!
To all you busy moms out there - you should watch (on Youtube) "nicole johnson hats". She is a Christian comedian for "Woman of Faith". I saw this live last Oct. Funny and Oh so true.ReplyDelete
When I was writing my first book, I was in school full time, working part time, and a mom to a 9yr old who was active in sports, etc.ReplyDelete
I usually forced myself to write from 10pm to midnight a couple of nights a week.
Now that my son is in high school and I am done with school...I force myself to write from 7pm to 10pm most nights.
It helps to organize your time into segments if you need to. I do find that this helps keep me from going insane!
My family appreciates that. :)
I'm definitely more productive when I have more to do. And I'm so thankful I learned some discipline and time management in my writing before publication. But publication ramped that up to a whole new level! Hasn't been easy, but it's been good.ReplyDelete
Dogs are so useful, aren't they? My 2 guys and little girl are super vacuum cleaners. As for time, I struggle with budgeting wisely, and the more free time away from my daughter or kiddos I watch, the worse I am. I can whittle away so much time dinking on the computer or doing something else mundane, and somehow I've got to find the discipline to just stop. Part of my issue is that I'm a mood writer, and I get into periods where I don't "feel" like it. And I know that's not going to work any more.ReplyDelete
Love these tips!
I just wrote a blog about Point #2 this week! I always feel like I get more done when I'm busier. I really admire how much you've accomplished in the last year and can only hope I'll be able to juggle it all with as much grace as you when I get to that point. Thanks for sharing some of your secrets. ;)ReplyDelete
I'm one of those weird people who likes being productive without deadlines. I feel rushed if I don't have something turned in a week early. I know, I'm probably crazy. But I had to laugh at Jody's description of writing interruptions. The I'm hungry scenario happens all the time at my house, and our dog's the one who gets sick, not a cat.ReplyDelete
Your house sounds like my house!! And yes, dogs can be a HUGE blessing in cleaning up! LOL ... Deadlines do help me to focus, otherwise I tend to focus more on other things "because the kids are awake and surrounding me". Sigh...ReplyDelete
I love the description of your writing time! I'm one of your #2 types... more efficient when I'm busy and *have* to make time for tasks. I'm a list maker, but use to prioritize and start at the top of the list all the time... thus, consistently ignoring the less pressing chores. A couple years ago at Christmas time I created three lists: a "must do now", another "should do soon", and a "would like to do, but it's not a catastrophe if it doesn't get done for a while" list. Then I started at the top, but of all three lists, picking off one from the top of each. It was a good solution for me and it works for my writing, too, when I apply it. :)ReplyDelete
Funny - I always say that's why we have the dogs. They watch the kids in the backyard and clean up spills! Now if we could only teach them to pour juice and drive the kids to basketball practice....ReplyDelete
Great post, Jody.ReplyDelete
You know, I've discovered that I work best when I have distractions. If I have a block of uninterrupted time, I distract myself, but when I only have short bits of time, I get right to work.
I've currently got a goal of 1,000 words a day and that keeps me honest.
Love the picture! That's what I call team work! It's also one of the bullet points I have on my "How to manage my time". Without the help of my home team (aka family) I couldn't get through points one through three. Seems like you've got the right idea. Dogs really do help.ReplyDelete
Great post!ReplyDelete
The only "wuality writing time" I get is the early morning, before we have to get ready for work. I get up an hour earlier than the BF to do so. Whenever I try to write with him home (for example on weekends), he keeps interrupting the words to come cuddle or show me something on his iPad... and we do not even have kids yet! Don't know what to do about them... but we'll figure that out in time.
Yes, Yes, BIG FAT YES! I have never been more productive at writing since the birth of my second child. Having two children under three has created this pressure cooker where every free chance I pound the keyboards in a frenzy resulting in my first finished manuscript. However, I do find editing harder to sit down and concentrate on in short snatches of time. Any advice?ReplyDelete
Lila, editing is a different beast altogether! I have often complained to my husband that I need to concentrate much harder when I'm editing (especially when I'm doing rewrites from my publisher). During those rewrite times, I often have to call in reinforcements. I pay my older kids to babysit the younger ones. I put in movies. My husband watches the kids more often. We eat out more. But we all know it's not long term, that the concentrated editing will end, and therefore everyone can put up with me holing away a little more during that time. No body is ruined because of it!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the post. I'm a freelance editor and writer... when being a stay-at-home dad with a 17-month-old daughter allows. I'm up by 6:30am and she doesn't go to bed until around 9:00pm, and it's pretty non-stop between those times, then cleanup and finally say Hi to my wife at that point. However, I'll now strive to make more productive use out of those slivers of time I do get.ReplyDelete
a. you have 5 kids???ReplyDelete
b. Me too!!!
c. do you feel us bonding ??
OK too personal too soon. But thanks for the post. I'm insane about getting it all in. I scheduled days to post, even prepicked the topics to keep me moving but some days I feel like ....
it will never get done. I hate feeling behind the ball all the time. I hate it.
Thanks for the reminder that I can manage me time better!
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President Barack Obama has admitted he feels chagrined that he can't speak another language.
"It's embarrassing when Europeans come over here, they all speak English, they speak French, they speak German. And then we go over to Europe and all we can say is merci beaucoup, right?" Obama said at a town hall meeting last July.
While campaigning for president, Obama said he thought all American students should learn another language. Now that he has taken office, though, his push for foreign language instruction has faded.
"His [Obama's] failure to include language learning in his education policy statement is regrettable," said Bret Lovejoy, executive director of the executive director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Foreign language education is particularly important in New York City, Lovejoy said, because of the city's role in commerce, finance, culture and entertainment.
Unilingual Nation
Judging from the numbers, foreign language education is hardly a priority in the country as a whole or in New York. One study found only 44 percent of U.S. high school students take a foreign language class. As a result, only 9 percent of Americans -- as opposed to about half of all Europeans -- speak one or more foreign languages. A 2003 report found a continuing decline in enrollments in foreign language classes across the country.
New York State calls for the learning of foreign language for both middle and high school students. They "are required two years of seat-time and one high school [language] credit before the end of ninth grade," John Carlino, executive director of New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers, said in an email message. This means middle school students must take two years of the language -- accounting for at least one high school language credit -- before the end of ninth grade.
Learning a foreign language, however, is not a prerequisite for a standard Regents high school diploma in New York State, although students who want to earn an Advanced Regents Diploma are supposed to take one Regents examination in a language other than English.
In 2003, Carlino told the New York Post, "Middle schools are hardly complying with state requirements. They are focused more on preparing students for statewide-exam subjects than teaching them foreign languages."
At the high school-level, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), French, German, Greek (Classic and Modern), Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, Yiddish are offered somewhere in the school system, and after a decline in the teaching of Latin, reports cite a renewed interest in that language.
While the city's public schools as a whole offer an array of language choices, options at individual schools are far more limited. Last year, based on a survey of the city's high school directory, City Limits found that more than 180 city high schools only offer Spanish (in addition to English). This presents a quandary for tens of thousands of high school students who already speak Spanish fluently.
This situation exists throughout the country. Partly as a result of the limited language offerings in American schools, "only 44 percent of students study any foreign language and ... 70 percent of those learn [only] Spanish," said Barry Lowenkron, then an assistant U.S. secretary of state, in 2006.
The issue of foreign language instruction is different from bilingual education, through which most subjects are taught using two different languages. While bilingual education started as a way to teach English, an increasing number of programs include both English speakers and English language learners. The English speakers learn a foreign language, and the foreign language speakers improve their English language skills. According to a spokesperson for the New York City Department of Education, such programs "may begin as early as kindergarten, and the number of these programs has expanded from 52 in 2004-05 to 81 programs in 2008-09."
Popular Languages
Some of the impetus for foreign language education in New York City schools comes from ethnic groups who want to ensure their language plays a role in the city's education. Italian American leaders, for example, have promoted the use of Italian and in July 2008, established the Italian Language Foundation. Schools serving large Russian communities, such as Edward R. Murrow in Brooklyn, are more likely to offer Russian classes. The handful of city schools teaching Arabic tend to have substantial numbers of Arab students.
This trend has been fueled by the city's charter schools, schools that are publicly funded but privately run. Next fall, for example, a charter school offering Hebrew instruction, will open in the Mill Basin section of Brooklyn. The city already has a charter school providing classes in Greek.
Besides the support for specific languages by community leaders, government policies also play a crucial role in determining language priorities. The Bush administration focused on security-related language learning after Sept. 11, 2001, and expanded programs for teaching Arabic, Urdu and Farsi. In 2007, $8.7 million were given out in grants to school districts in 20 states, including New York, for foreign language instruction in Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Hindi and Farsi.
Competing Demands
Whatever the interest in foreign language education, obstacles exist to making it a more integral part of the school program.
One is a shortage of certified teachers, particularly in languages less frequently taught than French and Spanish. In order to be accredited, a language teacher has to have a total of 30 college credits in the language they will teach. Fluency is not enough.
Preference for specific languages widens the gap between the need and the availability of teachers in those languages as is seen in the case of Chinese. In recent years, the demand for Chinese language teachers has surged because "the number of Chinese programs, in preschool through high school, has grown by almost 200 percent since 2004," the Asia Society has reported.
Foreign languages also have been affected by other city educational priorities. For instance, the Department of Education has replaced many large schools with small ones that, because of their size, cannot present the range of course offering the huge schools did.
And, particularly at the middle-school level, as schools increasingly focus on English and math, they have less time for other classes. "There are only eight periods in the day," Barry Johnson, a bilingual social studies teacher, at IS 302 in Cypress Hills told City Limits. His school used to teach French, Italian and Russian, as well as Spanish. Today, he said, it offers no foreign language classes at all.
Then there are budget cuts. Language education might bear some of the burden of repeated, multimillion-dollar reductions. Carlino, for one, hopes not.
"Cuts to any aspect of education that would impact future generations' ability to make a life for themselves in the world would be short-sighted," said Carlino of the language teachers' association. "This could be detrimental to our nation's security."


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Clarkson University Digital Arts & Sciences Senior Exhibition May 10 & 11
Clarkson University's eighth Digital Arts & Sciences Senior Exhibition will take place on May 10 and 11 in the new Digital Arts Studios in the basement of Bertrand H. Snell Hall (#16 on map at http://www.clarkson.edu/about/clarkson_map.html ).
The exhibition showcases the ambitious capstone projects of the 2013 graduating class of digital arts & sciences majors.
The show is free and open to public from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 10, and from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11.
An opening reception for the artists and public will take place on Friday, May 10, from 4-6 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
As the final culmination of the challenging digital arts & sciences curriculum, this year's exhibition highlights the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of the program by encompassing a wide range of creative approaches to digital media including 2D and 3D animation, 2D and 3D design, character design, sustainable design, and interactive projects
The following projects will be shown:
MK Carr of Queensbury, N.Y., has developed a mobile web application that functions as an interactive children's storybook designed for parents with children on the threshold of being able to read independently. As parents read to their children, the interactive features of the application create an engaging and rewarding experience for the child, promoting reading skills. Carr has a strong background in web design and development and has worked extensively with various web languages across a multitude of projects. This particular project allowed Carr to test her skills, both as a web developer and a digital artist, while creating an app that would be fun and engaging for young readers. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/MK_Carr.jpg.
Alex Christiansen of Potsdam, N.Y., has created two, contrasting 3D virtual environments based upon the ideas of utopian and dystopian futures. As a digital artist, Christiansen's primary focus is on 3D digital design. Using his impressive talents in both 3D modeling and texturing, this project explores the fears and hopes that accompany different visions of the future. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Alex_Christiansen.jpg.
Colleen Daly of Syracuse, N.Y., created two captivating digital images using digital 3D modeling and texturing. Her project presents a lion and a wolf as archetypal representations of the sun and the moon. Daly is pursuing a career in the film or gaming industry as a 3D artist. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Colleen_Daly.jpg.
Carly Gardner of North Bangor, N.Y., combines her background in digital 2D art and mastery of 3D modeling to present a short animation based on the intriguing and enduring tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Her animation features a stylized visual world inspired by her love of animated cartoons. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Carly_Gardner.jpg.
Brandon Godfrey of Ruby, N.Y., presents an action-packed 3D animation. Godfrey uses his character animation skills to evoke emotions through realistic and engaging movements. This project allowed him to hone key principles of animation while also giving him the opportunity to expand his skill set by tackling new challenges within 3D digital art, such as particle effects and advanced rendering techniques. Godfrey aims to create emotional connections between his digital characters and the audience. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Brandon_Godfrey.jpg.
Jazmyn Haywood of Rochester, N.Y., uses 3D digital designs and simulations to address real-world problems. Working closely with the director of Clarkson's Fitness Center as well as getting feedback from regular users, Haywood's "Deneka Family Fitness Center Redesign" Project offered a major redesign that aimed to improve the functionality, aesthetics and general layout of the current gym lounge area. Haywood used this project as a way to showcase her skills in 3D modeling and interest in Interior Design. She hopes the project will be of assistance for redesigning the Deneka Family Fitness Center in the future. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Jazmyn_Haywood.jpg.
Casey Lupini of Berlin, Conn., combined her background as both a digital arts and sciences major and an environmental engineering major to design a two-person residential cabin that meets LEED certification and utilizes renewable energy in order to be grid independent. Using her digital 3D design skills, Lupini created compelling animated visualizations of the cabin that help promote energy efficiency while illustrating that green living doesn't necessitate small or ultra-modern living spaces, and can easily encompass the common, daily essentials we take for granted. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Casey_Lupini.jpg.
Emily Metruck of Oneida, N.Y., researched and developed a logo and package design for the newly developed company, Route 58 Popcorn in collaboration with Clarkson's Shipley Center for Innovation. This project allowed Metruck to not only put her 2D and 3D artistic skills to use but also to experience working with a real client as an industrial and graphic designer. Metruck is a digital arts and sciences major with minors in mathematics, project management and business administration. She has been accepted into the graduate program at University of Wisconsin-Stout for Industrial Design, but is also keeping her options open with various employment opportunities. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Emily_Metruck.jpg.
Nathan Skillings of Woolwich, Maine, has created a series of five polygonal models inspired by the characters in Peter V. Brett's Demon Cycle book series. His goal for this project was to construct fully formed, imaginary creatures using the digital 3D software application Autodesk Maya. Each model showcases optimized 3D design principles for usability and modularity, as well as giving each character its own unique physical features and characteristics. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Nate_Skillings.jpg.
Jessica Stanulevich of Whitesboro, N.Y., continues to explore the connections between art and technology in a final project that fully harnesses her background as a digital arts & sciences and Mathematics major, and computer science minor. Stanulevich created elaborate digital 3D figures using Autodesk Maya and Pixologic Zbrush. Rather than then present these as a predefined animation sequence, viewers have the ability to interact and move around the virtual space surrounding the figures and immerse themselves in an alternate environment. As they navigate around the 3D models, a story unfolds. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Jessica_Stanulevich.jpg.
Matthew Thurston of Whitesboro, N.Y., presents a unique world of conflicting forces through his 3D animation "D.I.R.E." This project showcases Thurston's experimental as well as technical approach to his digital 3D art practice by incorporating ambitious multi-character interactions and technical elements. Experience the struggle in "D.I.R.E." See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Matt_Thurston.jpg.
Focusing on an experimental visual storytelling, Caitlin Walsh of Rochester, N.Y., presents "Bottle Sounds," an animation that explores the role of imagination in understanding and coping with the world around us. Walsh is interested in visual communication and using imagery to convey ideas and emotions. Her animation follows a young girl trying to make sense of the conflict between her daydreams and reality. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/Caitlin_Walsh.jpg.
John Warzala of Schenectady, N.Y., designed "Storyline," a writing software application that offers scriptwriters an innovative approach to story development. While looking at the current offering of professional writing applications, he noticed very few offered a work environment that caters to the non-linear, creative process of actual story development. Warzala envisioned an intuitive, visual interface that worked on a timeline rather than a static continuous page. Users will always have a bird's eye view of the whole story right in front of them. The software is highly flexible and easily customizable in order to cater to the chaotic nature of story writing. Warzala conceived the program's capabilities from scratch. Warzala will present a proof of concept, animated visualization that illustrates the user experience and its core functionalities. See an image at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/das2013/John_Warzala.jpg.
The Digital Arts & Sciences Program is an interdisciplinary major, which spans the boundaries between the sciences and the arts. Students take advantage of programs in digital art, mathematics, computer science, and communication & media.
The program's objective is to combine artistic and scientific skills and interests to develop creative talent, with a strong technical foundation. Graduates from this program pursue careers in media like product design, video games, film, graphic design, animation, Web design, and architecture. For more information about Digital Arts & Sciences, visit http://www.clarkson.edu/digitalarts .
If you have any questions, please contact Bang Geul Han, assistant professor of digital arts & sciences, at email@example.com or 315-268-6466.
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO or senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
Photo caption: Clarkson University's Digital Arts & Sciences Senior Exhibition will take place on May 10 and 11 Above, an image from a mobile web application developed by MK Carr of Queensbury, N.Y., that functions as an interactive children's storybook designed for parents with children on the threshold of being able to read independently.
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The Council on International Education Exchange assists students from high schools, colleges and universities with arrange-ments for studying overseas. Assists university students interested in working abroad and overseas volunteer programs. Consumers may request student brochures, applications and program information and the "Student Travels" magazine. The Council's Information Center's representatives are available Monday thru Friday (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST).
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The California Department of Education does not have jurisdiction over foreign exchange students.
The Institute of International Education (IIE) assists US citizens interested in studying overseas. Citizens must be at college level, either undergraduates or graduates.
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The West Virginia Big Buck was established in 1964 to recognize sportsmen who bag extraordinarily big antlered bucks. The contest is co-sponsored by the Division of Natural Resources, the Izaak Walton League of West Virginia, the West Virginia Bowhunter's Association, and the Physically Challenged Advisory Board.
The Boone and Crockett or Pope and Young Club scoring systems are used to score bucks depending upon method of kill. Guidelines for the annual contest are as follows:
A review committee was established, by the Director of the Division of Natural Resources, to consider all deer entries to the Big Buck Contest. The committee has the power to make judgements as to the legitimacy of each entry and to accept or reject any entry in question. The West Virginia Big Buck Contest Review Committee consists of representatives from the Izaak Walton League of West Virginia, the West Virginia Bowhunter's Association, the DNR's Wildlife Resources Section and the Law Enforcement Section, and a citizen member with an interest in deer hunting.
In 2008, 251 hunters had their deer antlers scored at one of the six DNR District Offices, Field Offices, or the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show in Charleston (sponsored by the West Virginia Trophy Hunter's Association). There are 14 DNR Wildlife Biologists and Wildlife Managers distributed throughout the state that are certified by the Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young Clubs as official scorers. In the 2008 Big Buck Contest hunters took 78 big bucks (Table 1) with gun, muzzleloader (none this year), bow, or crossbow that met the score minimums, the requirements concerning Game Check Tags and Fair Chase Statements, and were not excluded for cause by the Big Buck Contest Review Committee. An additional 35 bucks from former years were scored that met the requirements for a Big Buck Certificate.
It is noteworthy that an additional 5 score-sheets that met the minimum score requirements did not have the Game Check Tag verified, or did not have a signed Fair Chase Statement attached. These are the common reasons why hunter's bucks are excluded from the contest list and do not receive a Big Buck Certificate. A good practice is to staple the Game Check Tag to the back of a mounted head so that it is not misplaced. A hunter may only take their rack to be scored by one Official Scorer. Score shopping is prohibited by the WV Big Buck Contest and will be dealt with according to Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young guidelines. It is the hunter's responsibility to work with their official scorer to make sure that all documentation is completed (by the contest deadline of January 31) and sent to the Big Buck Contest Review Committee Chairman.
Nineteen bucks killed by gun hunters scored above 140 points typical or 165 points non-typical. In the Typical-Gun category, the winner was Ronald Myers from Charleston, WV with a 10-point buck killed in Kanawha County that scored 165 6/8. There was a huge 19-point Brooke County buck harvested by Donald Stroud Jr. from Weirton, WV that scored 176 2/8 and won the Non-Typical Gun category.
Muzzleloader hunters needed to score above 140 points typical or 165 points non-typical to win. There was no Typical or Non-typical buck taken with the muzzleloader this year that met the minimum score; therefore, both Muzzleloader categories have no winner this year.
Bowhunters killed 57 deer that scored above 125 points typical or 155 points non-typical. The winner of the Typical-Bow category was Bobby Kelly of Cumberland, KY with a 10-point buck from Logan County that scored 157 0/8. The Non-Typical Bow category winner was Patrick Donahue of Mallory, WV; Patrick took a big 16-point buck in Logan County that scored 176 1/8.
Two bucks killed by physically challenged crossbow hunters scored above 125 points typical or 155 points non-typical. The Typical-Crossbow category winner was Don England of Iaeger, WV with an 11-point Wyoming County buck that scored 159 2/8. There was no non-typical buck taken with the crossbow this year that met the minimum score; therefore, the Non-Typical Crossbow category has no winner this year.
The 2008 West Virginia Big Buck Contest had slightly less deer brought in to be scored than last year. The number of bucks killed in 2008 that qualified for Big Buck Citations was up with the gun and crossbow, and down with the bow from last year. As a reminder, last year we added two new weapon categories to the Contest; one to recognize muzzleloader taken bucks, and one for the physically challenged hunters that are using a crossbow with a Class Y Permit to hunt deer. The Big Buck Contest Committee would like to congratulate all the hunters that took bucks that qualified for this year's contest. Thank you to all hunters who participated and had antlers scored this past year!
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NCAA Tournament 2013 East Region — Day 4
Syracuse and Marquette advanced to the round of 16 in the East Regional on Saturday. Four more schools played Sunday to determine which two teams would join them in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
The ninth-seeded Temple Owls nearly knocked off top-seeded Indiana, while second-seeded Miami faced a skilled Illinois team that survived a battle with Colorado on Friday night.
(2) Miami 63, (7) Illinois 59
Shane Larkin scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left, and second-seeded Miami came from behind to beat seventh-seeded Illinois, 63-59, in a third round game of the 2013 NCAA tournament's East Region in Austin, Tex. on Sunday. The Hurricanes benefited from a referee's call in the closing seconds that gave them possession of a loose ball that could have also been ruled for Illinois. Rion Brown led Miami with 21 points. The Hurricanes advanced to the round of 16 and play Marquette in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. Brandon Paul scored 18 points to lead Illinois.
(1) Indiana 58, (9) Temple 52
Victor Oladipo's 3-pointer with 13 seconds to play helped No. 1-seed Indiana beat ninth-seeded Temple, 58-52, in a third round game of the 2013 NCAA tournament's East Region on Sunday in Dayton, Ohio. The Hoosiers trailed often in the game, falling behind by four points with under 3 minutes left, but they rallied to advance to the Sweet 16. Indiana will face Syracuse in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Oladipo led the Hoosiers with 16 points and eight rebounds. Khalif Wyatt scored 31 points to lead Temple. The Owls shot just 3-for-24 from behind the 3-point line.
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With a Week Four bye, Packers tight end Jermichael Finley won't have to worry about whether he'll be cleared to play only seven days after suffering a concussion.
If Finley's five-year-old son had his way, Finley never would be cleared.
"'Daddy, I don't want you to play football anymore,'" Finley's son told his father by phone after Finley left the Week Three game in Cincinnati with a concussion.
Finley described his son's reaction, and the incident, on a video posted through Finley's website.
"Aaron Rodgers threw the ball, I dove," Finley said. "And after that I felt the hit at my shoulder. After all that happened I was unconscious by then."
Finley was hit in the head by Bengals safety George Iloka, who was fined $15,000 for making contact to the head/neck area of a defenseless player.
"I looked to the sideline," Finley said. "All I saw was jerseys. I saw pants, the yellow pants we wear. And I didn't see no heads or legs. So everybody was decapitated and my body was just on fire."
Finley explained that he didn't try to argue with doctors who told Finley he wouldn't be returning to the game, even though he was tempted at first to fight his way back to the field.
Finley acknowledges that there's much that needs to be done before he is cleared to play, including tests regarding balance, sight, memory, and conditioning.
"There's a lot I still got to go through, and I'm all for it and ready to get out there," Finley said.
Making him even more ready is the fact that the 1-2 Packers will be facing the Lions.
"I'm not saying it's a statement game or nothing like that," Finley said. "But it's a 'must' win, it's a game we should win."
It's a game the Packers will need to win in order to avoid falling to 1-3 on the year. And there's a chance they'll have to face the Lions without Finley.


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Some of you may remember how I raved about the Fremont Diner in the Northern Californian town of Sonoma last year. Well, I was lucky enough to go back there last month and, let me tell ya, it is still one of the best places I have ever eaten. This time the gorgeous sunny weather allowed us to enjoy our meal outside overlooking the Sonoma vineyards. Yes, not only does the diner have amazing food, it has a breathtaking view too.
As a person who lives by the good old "if it ain't broken, don't fix it" saying I had the same dish as last year - the whole hog sandwich. It was even better than I remembered it. Last year it came with chips. This time it came with baked beans in a smoky sauce. Phenomenal.
The whole hog, onion rings and ice tea (cool glass, ey?)
Mr. Sprinkle had the shrimp po'boy; he wanted to order the oyster po'boy, but the kitchen had unfortunately run out of oysters. He was very happy with the shrimp version though.
The shrimp po'boy with super crisp homemade crisps
Coupled with a large vanilla milkshake and a homemade ice tea, these two dishes would have been more than enough for the two of us, but, as there is an ocean and a lot of land between London and the diner, we thought it best to sample a bit more of the menu so we ordered a plate of onion rings and some delicious fried padron peppers.
Hot padron peppers
The place is obviously very popular so we had to wait a bit for a seat, but it was completely worth it. The staff there were busy running around, but friendly at all times.
This Sonoma gem now has a website where you can read the mouthwatering menu in full. I cannot recommend this diner enough - if you ever find yourself in Northern California then go eat here and tell me all about it.
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A compelling look at the face of homelessness today
Today the New York Times offers a unique look at the face of homelessness in our country today. In a five-part series, we follow the daily life of an 11-year-old girl named Dasani, who lives in a shelter with her family, one of more than 22,000 homeless children who live within New York City.
The article details the growing wealth gap within the city, including the gentrification of the neighborhood where Dasani's shelter is located—mere blocks from her neighborhood, penthouses sell for more than $1 million.
The piece is long, but definitely worth the undertaking. One brief excerpt:
The skyline soars with luxury towers, beacons of a new gilded age. More than 200 miles of fresh bike lanes connect commuters to high-tech jobs, passing through upgraded parks and avant-garde projects like the High Line and Jane's Carousel. Posh retail has spread from its Manhattan roots to the city's other boroughs. These are the crown jewels of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's long reign, which began just seven months after Dasani was born.
In the shadows of this renewal, it is Dasani's population who have been left behind. The ranks of the poor have risen, with almost half of New Yorkers living near or below the poverty line. Their traditional anchors — affordable housing and jobs that pay a living wage — have weakened as the city reorders itself around the whims of the wealthy.
It's an important read, especially as today Pope Francis reminds us to "never be left indifferent to the cries of the poor."


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BP's $4.5 billion settlement of federal criminal charges announced Thursday is a record amount, and a significant sum of money.
Or, looked at another way, it's less than the $5.5 billion in profit the British oil giant made between June and September of this year.
BP is not fully past the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the 2010 explosion that killed 11 workers and led to the largest oil spill in U.S. history. The company has so far set aside $42 billion to pay fines and damages resulting from the spill, and that amount may yet grow.
But the company is steadily resolving the spill's legal issues and has nearly met its target for asset sales to help pay for the spill's costs. In the process, BP PLC has reshaped itself into a somewhat smaller company — but one that's still a large and profitable force in the oil industry.
"The danger is not over," Christine Tiscareno an analyst at S&P Capital IQ in London. "But they are now a step closer" to moving beyond the disaster.
The biggest obstacle is a trial set for February in New Orleans to determine BP's civil liability. If a court finds that BP was grossly negligent in causing the spill, fines could be billions more than the company has estimated.
For instance, BP has reserved $3.51 billion for possible civil fines under the Clean Water Act. The act allows up to $17.6 billion in civil fines — maybe $21 billion depending on definitions of how much oil actually spilled into the Gulf — said Environmental Law Institute attorneys Jordan Diamond and Jay Austin.
Tiscareno thinks the criminal settlement helps BP argue that it was not grossly negligent. "It adds to their chest of ammunition," she said.
BP has been forced to change. Under Bob Dudley, who became CEO in October 2010, BP has been selling smaller assets to pay spill costs while holding onto promising large resources that it hopes to exploit with its expertise in developing bigger projects.
The moves have hurt the company's short term prospects, but analysts say Dudley has positioned the company for longer term growth.
"The strategy is good," said Phil Weiss, an analyst at Argus Research. "But we still have to see execution."
BP has sold two big refineries in the U.S., including its Texas City refinery, the location of a 2005 fire that killed 15 workers. It's reduced total refining capacity by one fourth. It reduced the number of pipelines it operates by half. BP sold a third of its oil and gas wells, reducing its production this year by 9 percent.
After an embarrassing misstep in Russia, BP recently struck a deal that will give it a 20 percent stake in the Russian oil giant Rosneft. BP will benefit if Rosneft can successfully exploit huge oil reserves in the Russian arctic.
BP is still the biggest operator in the Gulf of Mexico even after the disaster. And it's looking to get even bigger — it acquired 40 new leases in the Gulf this year.
BP does not expect the settlement to affect its work in the Gulf. It said Thursday that no federal agencies have indicated an intention to suspend or disbar the company, something that's permitted following a criminal conviction.
Dan Gordon, the associate dean for government-procurement law studies at George Washington University law school, said suspension and disbarment are tools used to "protect the government going forward" and not to settle old scores.
Even though BP is smaller, revenue and profits have kept flowing, thanks to higher oil prices. The company earned $25.8 billion last year on revenue of $377 billion — eclipsing the company's previous record profit of $22.2 from 2005 and its previous record revenue of $361 billion in 2008.
In its most recent quarter, BP earned $5.5 billion on revenue of $91 billion.
But investors are likely to remain cautious until next year's civil case is resolved. BP's shares traded near $60 before the spill, then fell to as low as $27 in the months after. They closed Thursday at $40.28.
Still, shareholders value the company at $128 billion, making BP the fourth biggest investor-owned oil and gas company in the world.
AP Writers Seth Borenstein and David Koenig contributed to this report.
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Nothing quite compares to the smell of a home cooked meal that Mom used to make. The rich aroma of a baked lasagna or sweet apple pie can bring back memories of being a child eager to dig in. With Mother's Day approaching, there is no better time to get in the kitchen with Mom and learn some of her favorite recipes.
There is nothing quite as binding in a family as a passed down recipe, holding secret ingredients and loving memories. Some of the most comforting smells are the smells of home. Take the time to pull out your mom's favorite recipes, and try to recreate those special scents and delicious meals. If your mom is coping with a dementia related disease, such as Alzheimer's, the familiar smells and tastes may stir up some memories.
Mom's favorite recipes may be some of the best meals you had when you were growing up. This Mother's Day, you may want to invite your mom into the kitchen with you to assist with putting together that beloved meatloaf or casserole dish. Depending on the limits of your loved one's abilities, she may actually enjoy herself and you will be rewarded with a fun afternoon and delicious eats.
Coping with dementia can be a struggle at times. Your loved one's moods may change from day to day or even hour to hour. It can be a huge responsibility. Cooking can be a huge stress reliever. This Mother's Day, pull out your mom's favorite recipes and cherish the time spent with your Mom, even if the only task she can complete is simply setting the table. The familiar smells and tastes will surely transport you back in time and recover some memories you thought were buried forever.
If you are looking for a simple dessert dish to prepare, this banana bread recipe is a favorite in my household.


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The Museum spotlights Korea, inviting visitors to journey through a changing Korea and to experience how the country's past enriches its present. Explore the contents of a Korean time capsule (circa 1900) from the Museum collections with Museum Curator of Asian Ethnology and Anthropology Division Chair Laurel Kendall. Learn the technique of joomchi with Hanji master artist Aimee Lee, play the popular game Yut Nori, enjoy Pansori, often referred to as Korean Opera, with expert and scholar Chan E. Park, and storytelling with Maria Yoon. Explore Korean art forms with award-winning composer and host Paul Yeon Lee with Tae-seog Yoon and Kate Bowling, the Korean Traditional Music and Dance Institute, and the Vongku Pak Korean Drum and Dance Troupe. Be the first to experience a new work from modern dance choreographer Grace Song. Join the Korean Wave with a rousing performance by MJ Choi and her K-Pop inspired dance group I LOVE DANCE, and more!
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Enjoy the YouTube trailer of artist Aimee Lee's "Hanji Unfurled: One Journey into Korean Papermaking."
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Petraeus Being Considered as Romney Running Mate, Says Obama
David Petraeus, the current director of the Central Intelligence Agency and a highly decorated four-star general, is said to be under consideration as former Gov. Mitt Romney's vice presidential running mate as he accepts the GOP nomination later this month. Interestingly, the origin of this information points back to President Obama.
Drudge Report first reported the story Tuesday afternoon, stating that President Obama told a top fundraiser that Petraeus is being vetted by the Romney campaign for the number two spot. "The president wasn't joking," the anonymous fundraiser told Drudge.
Petraeus, a West Point graduate who had a stellar military career before being tapped by Obama to head the CIA, has had his name tossed by the inside Washington crowd as a possible running mate for several weeks, but few considered him to be on the campaign's short list.
Petraeus has publicly stated on numerous occasions that he has no desire to run for public office. Nonetheless, so have other former military commanders, such as Gen. Ulysses Grant, who later became a U.S. president.
"I am not a politician, and I will never be, and I say that with absolute conviction," Petraeus said, quoting Ulysses S. Grant, who later became the nation's 18th president.
But when reporters attempted to contact the CIA chief for a direct response Tuesday afternoon, all they got was a quote from a CIA spokesperson supporting Petraeus' earlier statement that he was not interested in elected office.
"Director Petraeus feels very privileged to be able to continue to serve our country in his current position and, as he has stated clearly numerous times before, he will not seek elected office," CIA spokesman Preston Golson said Tuesday.
The Christian Post found a former West Point classmate of Petraeus who had not yet heard the news that he may be considered as a vice presidential candidate. However, the individual agreed to speak on the condition they not be identified. When asked if they thought Petraeus would accept the slot if offered, they were slightly pessimistic.
"My first thought is that he would not accept the offer to be a running mate," the classmate said. "Petraeus is one of the smartest men I know and he is a true leader. Settling for second place is not his nature and besides, he has as much or more power as director of the CIA as the president does in my opinion. I don't see an upside for him."
Others point out another obvious factor if he were to accept a GOP vice presidential nomination – he would have to campaign against his current boss, President Obama.
"Not going to happen," the classmate added. "One thing is for certain, General Petraeus has a detailed plan in place for the remainder of his career. If he does change his mind about elected office, it will be to run for president and nothing else."
Former Bush adviser Karl Rove thinks Romney could announce his decision as early as Friday, but no later than the early part of next week.
"We could get one on Friday because they've got a bus tour announced for four days in key battleground states that starts on Saturday," he said on Fox News. "My gut tells me though that it's more likely to come next week."


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The mbira, constructed by attaching a series of tuned metal strips to a wooden platform, is best known in Western circles as the thumb piano. While that term may help us to understand the construction of the instrument, it does not do the mbira justice. The mbira is more a medium than a piece of hardware. In the Shona tradition of Zimbabwe, mbira musicians represent the wise men of the culture; their performance often serves as a catalyst for spiritual awakening. They usually perform in groups that include at least two mbiras, a hosho (shaker), and at least one singer. Instrumentalists most commonly also sing.
In a large ceremonial gathering called a bira, musicians provide a framework for group participationincluding dance and song, but also a passage into trance. At some point, performers may put down their instruments and step forward into a sort of awakening. Younger musicians refer to the high-level performance of ancient Shona poetry as "deep Shona," a language that only elders can truly understand.
The four mbira discs under consideration this month include three traditional recordings and one modern interpretation.
The first three represent a portion of the traditional African material recently released by Nonesuch as part of its Explorer Series (which in time will be huge). These recordings originally appeared decades ago, and have just been revised (remastered and beautifully packaged) for reissue. The final disc, by Stella Chiweshe, is an interesting cross-cultural fusion of Shona mbira music with other styles. Look here for prominent use of the marimba, an instrument which originated in Zimbabwe.
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The African Mbira: Music of the Shona People
Nonesuch Explorer Series 79703-2
2002 (1971)
Of the three Nonesuch mbira records, The African Mbira offers the greatest sense of continuity. That's because the entire recording was made by the same group of musicians: Dumisani Maraire (the leader) on mbira and vocals, Nkosana Maraire on hosho (shaker) and vocals, and Shukuti Chiora on vocals. The single mbira voice is somewhat unusual in Shona music, since two mbiras usually duet in performance. But that leaves more space for the hosho player and vocalists to fill with color and accent. Almost no mbira music features drums, and this recording is no exception.
While one might expect the instruments to play a lead role in Shona music, reality often turns out quite the opposite. They provide a framework for vocal performance by the leader and his accompanists, lending both a strong sense of time (through the prominent pulse of the hosho and the polyrhythmic energy of the mbira) and melody (a parameter specified by each tune and developed over time on the mbira). Each song is rooted in repertoire, which in total extends to over a hundred pieces.
The formal lyrics of a given piece are often quite vague, from a sentence to a phrase to a single word. Dumisani fills in the rest as he goes. Like a blues man, Dumisani relates a mood, accompanying himself on the mbira as he goes. Vocal perfection in our usual sense is irrelevant; emotional transparency and spirituality come first. The subjects relate to sorrow, endurance, respect, and praise. And like the blues man, Dumisani does not travel far from main themes. Repetition exists everywhere, at times becoming the primary thematic figure. While the words here may be unfamiliar to American audiences, the liner notes do an excellent job of relating central ideas.
The mbira maintains a constant forward rhythm throughout each song, presented in short motifs that cycle indefinitely through simple harmonies. Its rich timbral soundgenerated by thumbs and index finger on the actual instrument as it sits within a resonant gourd with rattlesreflects both the mbira's own characteristic warm glow and the higher pitched events that come and go with each stroke. The counterpoint achieved by simultaneously playing two parts gives the feel of two players, which is particularly dramatic in this setting. (Interestingly, the harmonies on this record occasionally bring to mind the three-part mbaqanga styles of South Africa, which borders Zimbabwe on the south.)
Dumisani's tragic passing in 1999 makes this record key, since it documents his distinctive style.
Hakurotwi Mude
Shona Mbira Music
Nonesuch Explorer Series 79710-2
2002 (1977)
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