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BWW Interview: Bachelorette Sarah Gives the Inside Scoop on THE BACHELOR
Bachelorette Sarah Herron has proved to be an early favorite on this season of ABC's THE BACHELOR. The courageous 26 year-old advertising executive from Los Angeles, CA has learned to navigate through life with just one arm. Her bravery has certainly caught the attention of Bachelor Sean Lowe.
Herron recently spoke with reporters about her experience on the ABC dating competition.So, tell me what was your opinion of the roses being handed out throughout the evening on the first night and how you were feeling?Well, the first night, Sean, obviously chose a different strategy for handing out the roses. And it was a complete shocker. I mean, I was very confused and thrown off by what was going on. You know, Tierra received (his) first impression rose, or so we thought. And then as I saw the roses continued to be handed out, I think nerves just got a little tense, and I got nervous. And I think it kind of put all the Girls on edge and (you're) not really sure what was going on. And it also kind of ups the ante on the competition. And everybody knew that you know, time was valuable and we had to get our time with Sean. So, it was definitely a change of routine, and it was a - it was a complete shocker. What qualities in Sean do you feel make him a good match for you? You know, I think so highly of Sean. And the moment I knew he was going to be the bachelor, I just thought he's the kind of guy I'm looking for. He's 100 percent authentic and genuine. And he has a very big heart. And he's a gentleman. And he's patient. And he has an awesome sense of humor and he's a prankster. He's just kind of the whole package. He's athletic and 40 and enjoys activities. And he's creative. And he's passionate and compassionate. And he's just you know, this whole laundry list of qualities that I've been looking for in a man.In the premier episode, you were shown saying that you believed the fact you have one arm is kind of why you're still single. So, while Sean had a handful of good reasons why he picked you to Go On the first one on one date of the season, did you ever have any concerns that your situation similarly played a role in why he chose you first, but maybe in a positive way this time? You know, I did think that my situation played a role in Sean choosing me for the first date in a positive aspect, because I think what happened was I introduced myself to Sean and he - I made an impression. And I hope that that's why he chose me. And it's because he saw me as a unique, strong, courageous individual, and that I deserved the opportunity just as much as anybody else. And I think, you know, to my benefit, I - it helped - it's to my advantage. It helped me stand out and catch his attention. And I - I'm grateful for that. You know, I think it was a very, very pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting it at all, and I was very honored.Absolutely. And in Sean's blog, he said he believed that he could tell you weren't completely comfortable talking about your arm. And he wasn't sure whether you were really convinced that he didn't care about it. So, I just wanted to get your opinion on that. Did you think he was right? Like, were you still a little uncomfortable talking about your arm at the time and/or skeptical that Sean was really okay with and accepting of it? Well, here's the thing. I - you know, I think most women have their insecurities, whether it's your weight or your Style or I don't know, the color of your hair, everybody has something about them that they don't feel awesome about. And for me, my barrier is having one arm. And, you know, maybe I felt the need to like overcompensate and say hey, it's okay. I'm open and comfortable talking about it, because I wanted him to be comfortable. And he made it very clear to me that he was, and it wasn't an issue, and we didn't really need to talk about it, and we could just move on. And I think that's awesome that he kind of put me at ease and said you know, it's okay, we don't - we don't have to talk about this over and over and over, I like you for who you are, and I think you're great. And you know - but it was just important for me to let him know everything that I could and cover all the bases and just really be open and honest about all of my concerns. And I appreciate him giving me the time to talk about it and just kind of get it off my chest, but I think we did that. And we established that we can move forward and we don't need to let it be like a hang up anymore. I assume you knew who Sean was and you - I'm sure, had seen the show before you went on it. So, was there anything in your mind that you told yourself you wouldn't do, like not go in the hot tub or something, you know, just something that you knew you wouldn't do?You know, I - I'm kind of a modest person to begin with, and I know that there have been instance where Girls can Go On the show and lose their inhibitions a little bit and maybe do things to embarrass themselves, and so, that was my number one concern. I just wanted to be mindful of my actions and the way I was portraying myself on the show. And you know, I never said I will never get in a hot tub or I will never sip a glass of champagne. I just wanted everything to be to the level that I was comfortable with and that I felt I had control over the way I was behaving. And that was - that was it. Everything else is open game. And I was down for any sort of adventure or date or you know, challenge. I signed up for the full package, and I was open for anything. I feel like only after the second episode, everyone was talking about - especially on Twitter about a couple of things, like Lindsay showing up in the wedding dress, you know, a couple of crazy comments that Tierra has made so far. So, just wanted to get your take on Lindsay and the wedding dress, maybe Amanda's breakdown the other night, which a lot of the Girls were shocked about...Yes...... and then Tierra.As far as Lindsay showing up in the wedding dress, I think just naturally it's going to be a little off putting to the other women in the house. It just is - it's making a bold statement. And it kind of can make the other women defensive and you know, it - it's just bold. And it's - it was a very bold move. But I think we all learned, very quickly, that Lindsay only has the best intentions. And she's the sweetest girl in the entire world. So, it was never meant to like you know, hurt anyone or rub anything in our faces. She was just there to make an impression on Sean, like the rest of us. And so, you can't blame her. It worked. And as far as Amanda, you know, living in a house of Girls is tough...And everybody, I think, has their moment at some point where you just kind of - you break. And you need your personal space, you know. And everyone, I think, just kind of has - yes, that moment when they just kind of - maybe I don't know, get a little cranky or...emotional. And it doesn't - I don't think Amanda's a terrible person. You know, she's actually very sweet. And it's unfortunate that so many of the Girls saw her in this negative light. But you know, she's a great girl. And I think she'll be okay. I think she's going to turn out fine throughout the rest of the season. And then just a quick comment on Tierra and some of the comments that (we've seen) her make already.You know, I think Tierra is just having trouble living (inaudible), which she's openly stated and that's okay. It's like I said, it's not easy. However, I think when you're signing up to be living in a house with up to 25 females who are dating (the same) guy as you, you don't need to be there to make best friends, but you're not going to have the same enjoyable, enriching experience if you're making enemies. It's much easier to be friendly and cordial and get along with everybody. And you're going to have a much better time if you are a likable person, as opposed to having your guard up and you know, just kind of pushing people away. Girls don't want to be pushed away. They want - we naturally want to be friendly with everyone.I was wondering if you know, Sean has proven to be quite the gentleman about you having one arm. And you know, I feel like it may - it took a lot of courage for you to Go On the show, and I love that about you. And I'm wondering if the Girls were weird in any way or if you ever felt like there was a moment where you were like the Girls weren't as accepting as maybe Sean was?You know, what, I am interested in that as well, because the Girls were actually very, very, very sweet and welcoming and encouraging, and like immediately just bonded with me so well. And I feel like it - it's very strange how close I got with the girls. And they all just wanted me to succeed and do well and feel confident and beautiful and brave. And I'm so fortunate that there was such wonderful Girls in the house that made me feel that way, because definitely coming on the show, it was hard. And I was very nervous. And you know, I knew I was putting myself Out There and America was going to see me in my most vulnerable state and going through a lot of like learning about myself and the Girls were just wonderful. So, if any of them thought it was bizarre or off putting or if any of them had concerns or comments about me, they definitely kept that to themselves, and never, ever made it an issue to my face.Because you never know what people say behind closed doors. So, you know, let's hope that (they were) better than you anticipate some people (can be)...Yes. Exactly.So, you know, obviously you went in knowing about Sean, and you just talked about him in this really great light a few minutes ago, but did you - did you kind of feel that attraction for him like when you first met him? And did you kind of instantly see like hey, this maybe could work out? Maybe we could be boyfriend/girlfriend or fianc fiance or married husband and wife at some point.Yes. Absolutely. I mean being chosen as the first girl to Go On a date just - it made me feel like the most lucky girl in the world. Honestly, I felt so special. And I felt even stronger about Sean that he would consider me to be - you know, that he would consider me for this cool adventurous date, and that he was so interested in me. And we actually did have a great connection, as you saw last week. And I really liked him. And I could definitely picture myself as early as that night, you know, building a future with him. So, we - yes, it was - I definitely fell hard for him right away.If it's not you that ends up with Sean, is there another girl in the house that you think a really good match for him? Oh, you know, I think - I honestly really think Leslie M. I think she's a wonderful girl with a great career. And she's beautiful, and has an amazing body. And she's so cool. And you know, I really see this great spark happening between them. So, I think - I think Leslie M is a - is a possible contender. And without going to too much detail, because I know you can't give us a lot, but what's been your biggest surprise of the season, so far or that we haven't seen?Well, I think actually this coming episode is going to be - is going to be a pretty shocker. There's a lot of drama that happens next Monday night. And I think it's just going to be really interesting to see how it all unfolds, and what really happens, and you know, it's kind of - we're all finally, at this point, settled into the house and we're seeing some true colors come out. And it's - I think things are going to start to get interesting next Monday night. And Sean does something to really kind of - to surprise me next week. And it was a little unexpected. And I didn't see it coming. And it's going to be - it's going to be really interesting for sure.It seems like Tierra, she's one person to you guys and another person to Sean, do you think Sean is being duped? And what does he Need to Know about Tierra?You know, I don't think Sean's being duped. And I just think Tierra's been incredibly honest, truthfully, the whole way. She is not here to make friends, and that's very, very clear. She is here for Sean. So, I don't think he's being tricked, but I definitely think he's seeing a different side of her, and that side is probably - you know, that's obviously what she wants him to see. And she doesn't really care about impressing us as much. So, I don't know. It's hard to say. I don't think he's being tricked. I think she's probably being genuine with him. I think the bigger issue is just that she's not opening up to us and she's not being friendly with us - with us in the house.Do you think that Sean - Sean's opinion of Tierra would change if he could see her interactions with you guys?I think yes, it possibly could, because Sean's looking for somebody that can you know, get along with everybody. He doesn't want to have to, you know, baby-sit or have a girlfriend that doesn't get along with his friends, or more importantly, his family. And it's important for him to be with somebody that is friendly and nice and generous towards anybody, you know...You think Sean is here for the right reasons?Absolutely. I think Sean is - he's looking for a wife, and he has laid it all out there. You know, I think he's been very honest about where he's going in life, and what his morals are, and where he stands, and what he's willing to tolerate, and what he's not. And when you're that vulnerable, with a public audience, I think, it can only be sincere. You know, I can't see being that open and honest and having not the right intentions. I think - I think he absolutely is trying to find his wife.How did you come to be on the show? And how does it feel now watching yourself on the show?You know, I've always wanted to be on a show like this. It's kind of been a dream ever since I was a little girl. And I just never - I just never really thought it would be possible until, I guess it was last spring, I decided to kind of bite the bullet and apply, because I had been watching Emily's season. And at the time, I knew Sean was like in the top four. And I was really, really interested in him. I liked who he was as a person and individual and he's incredibly attractive. And so, I just said, you know, I've always wanted to do this. I'm going to apply. And I made it. And it was kind of this dream come true, which I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around. It's just been totally surreal and amazing. It's - I - you know, I don't even know how to put words to it. It's just incredible.And how is Sean different from other men that you've dated?You know, Sean is different from a lot of the men I've dated, because he knows what he wants. And I think he is very clear and determined to get what he wants. And he doesn't want to lead anybody on or string them along. And unfortunately, that's what I've dealt with a lot in the past, is just guys who can't really figure it out, or they're too immature or they don't know what they're looking for. And someone always ends up getting hurt. And it's not fun. And the great thing about Sean is that he knows exactly what he's looking for. And he's you know, he's the whole package. He's incredibly attractive and funny and athletic. And I just can't find a negative thing to say about him.He really came off great in this last episode, treating everyone with such respect, you know, you, (Robin), and everyone. It - he seems like a real upstanding guy, and that's really what he's like, sounds like.He is. He is incredibly upstanding. And the best thing about him is when you're spending time with him, he has this way of making you feel like you're this incredible, most perfect woman. And he makes you feel so special. And I think he makes all of us feel that way, which is - which is great. I think more men need to make women realize how beautiful they are and unique and charming. And Sean is - he's excellent at making Girls feel good about themselves.Right. And I guess we'll have to see the heartbreak that comes after that.Yes, unfortunately, I think there will be some heartbreaks in the house, but we'll have to see who that happens to.You said you were falling in love with Sean by the end of your first date with him. Could you talk a little bit about what you were feeling at the time? And looking back, do you think you were really starting to falling love with Sean? Or do you think maybe you were just kind of caught up in the romance and excitement of being on a special bachelor date?I mean, yes your emotions on these dates are so high end. And everything is - it's very fairytale-esque and romantic and incredible and impressive, that you do feel overwhelmed with emotion. But definitely I just felt so - I just felt so strongly that night that Sean is this incredible guy that I've looked for my entire life. But I really could see myself falling in love with him. I mean it was - it was - it was authentic, and my words were true. Sometimes things like that just happen. I mean it sounds crazy. And it sounds you know, very fast, but I think what I was trying to articulate is that he's everything I've been looking for. I had an amazing date. And I can definitely see myself falling in love with Sean. And you know, I don't - I don't take any of that back. It's absolutely true. But yes, I think - I think I said it perfectly that night.Did it surprise you that you fell for Sean so fast? And - you know, since you had invested such strong feelings in him so early in the season, did you kind of leave that first date worried about how emotionally taxing the rest of the journey might be for you, especially since - you know, you were the one of - one of the first Girls to get the first one on one, and then you'd have to watch him going on all these other dates with Girls and kiss other Girls and all that stuff?Oh, yes, absolutely. I mean, I never expected first of all, to get the first date, second of all, to have feelings as quickly as I did. And when that happened, I woke up the next morning, just realizing this is going to be a lot harder than I thought, because now I know that I've established (I had) feelings for somebody. But, because I've already had the first date, I have to sit back and watch you know, X amount of other Girls go out with him. And it's not going to be easy. It's you know, I don't know, it kind of double edge sword. And I felt very lucky and honored to get the first date, but I also knew it was going to be a really hard journey sitting back for The Following weeks and watching him take other Girls out.During your date, you know, you told Sean you wanted a guy who's adventurous and spontaneous. Those seem to be two of the major traits you were looking for in a guy. Do you think Sean fits those qualities? Like, did you see Sean being adventurous and spontaneous? I guess viewers just haven't seen much of that side of him, if there is one.Yes. I think Sean is definitely that. He's kind of a self proclaimed prankster, as you saw on his date with Desiree. And he's an adrenaline junkie. So, I think inherently, you know, that is somebody who's up for spontaneous adventure. And he likes to travel. And he, you know, likes to try new activities. And that's what I'm looking for too.Were you surprised that Sean kissed you that first night? And if he didn't make the move, do you think you would have?I was not surprised that he kissed me, because we were hitting it off so well. I knew that kiss was coming. And if he wasn't going to give it to me, I would have given it to him. I mean, we really were having a wonderful time together, and I just - I knew it would happen. If it didn't, however I would have been completely shocked and confused and probably felt like I was you know, on a different planet, because I definitely - I definitely saw a kiss coming at the end of the night. Out of all the Girls who fought for Sean's attention that first night, was there anyone in particular who really shocked you or anyone who didn't get a rose that you expected to or felt should have gotten one?Not really. I think - I think Sean nailed it pretty good the first night. And I was happy with his choices. You know, I think his choices kind of reassured to me that what he was looking for was what I was looking for, and we we're on the same page. So, I was totally okay with who got - who got a rose and who didn't that first night.I see a lot of stuff online and on blogs that people are comparing Tierra to Courtney, saying that she's kind of like another two face Courtney-esque sort of character on the show. So, I'm surprised to hear that you've had such great - or it seems like good experiences with her.I really did have good experiences with Tierra. I don't - I can't speak for the other Girls in the house. You know, I wanted to be open minded to everybody there and just try and keep it positive with everybody. So, I kind of try - I just wanted to stay away from all - any drama. I didn't want to be in The Middle of any of it. So, someone else might feel differently. I really can't speak for them but I think naturally, in a house full of so many girls, someone is going to get pegged as you know, the - like the negative girl or you know, just kind of having a bad attitude. And it's unfortunate, but you know, it's just - it's kind of like - it's what you put out there. And...And you would say that for (this) season, Tierra's kind of the bad girl of the group.Sarah Herron: You know, I don't know how it's all going to unfold, truthfully. But I think - I think it's sad if that's what happens, because she's really not - she's not that - she's not - she's not a terrible person. She's not a bad person, no. But it will be sad if that's what happens.Do you think you may become somewhat of a role model for young fans or for women, for going on the show?Yes. Thanks for asking. I've actually - I've been doing a little reading of like comments online and on some message boards, and it seems to be incredibly positive. And I get overwhelming feedback from women saying that I've inspired them, and I'm motivating them to try out for the show. And just - you know, like I never ever, ever expected to get it, because I truthfully just went on the show to meet Sean. I didn't Go On the show to be like a role model for anybody. And it's so overwhelming. And I just - I'm honored that people perceive me like that. And I'm honored that I can be that for people. And it's inspiring, and uplifting. And it's wonderful.Were you at all worried about that going on?No. I actually wasn't. I was worried about Sean liking me. That was all (I) was ever worried about. But I never was concerned about you know, what the public was going to say, what people were going to say, because I've grown up with it my whole life. And I have a pretty thick skin. And I'm not too concerned about you know, being talked about or any of that. I wasn't - I wasn't worried. I was just worried if Sean would like me or not.


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March 05, 2007
By Paul Feinberg
As the new dean of UCLA Extension, an educational institution whose history actually pre-dates UCLA itself, Cathy Sandeen ('05) heads an organization that offers thousands of courses each year ranging from engineering to education to entertainment, from art history to graphic arts, from business and management to computers and information systems.
And that just begins to scratch the surface.
She ascends to the top spot at Extension after six years at UC Santa Cruz Extension and Summer Session department, where she first served as dean and more recently as vice provost and dean. After a career in the classroom and three years as general manager of Sandeen, Incorporated, she has served in a higher education administrative capacity since 1990. She earned a Ph.D. in communication at the University of Utah and has published extensively throughout her career on a wide variety of subjects.
UCLA Extension serves a broad range of students, the biggest segment of that population are degreed, working professionals who aren't necessarily seeking another degree, but whose careers in today's fast-paced knowledge economy require continuing education to remain as up-to-date as possible. It's a mission-driven organization, there to provide educational opportunity and access to the community at large. Sandeen notes that Extension is "tapped into industry, can gear up a program quickly and has access to a vast pool of expert instructors" which enable the unit to offer post-baccalaureate, career-oriented educational opportunities.
Listening to Dr. Sandeen advocate for post-degree, higher educational opportunities, one wonders why someone already serving as a vice provost and dean for the University of California decided to seek another degree for herself and enroll in Anderson's Executive MBA program (EMBA).
She explained that her academic background had been in the humanities (in addition to her PhD, she holds a master's in broadcast communication from San Francisco State and a bachelor's degree in speech from Humboldt State), but her career had evolved into academic administration – an evolution – Sandeen says she thoroughly enjoyed. She also believes her impact and reach was broader as an administrator than as a professor, drawing her further into the management side of education.
"I found myself in a self-supporting (educational) unit, running a business within a university," she said. "And at a certain point in time the complexities called for knowledge and skills I didn't have. I was hiring MBAs, but I wanted that body of knowledge myself and so I explored different options.
"UCLA Anderson rose to the top of the schools I was considering. Among the reasons were its reputation and the fact that the program is highly analytical. I come from the humanities and don't have a lot of math in my background."
Anderson's diversity also played a part in her decision to head south from Santa Cruz. "I wanted out of the Bay Area," she said. "I knew if I chose a program from there, I would be surrounded by tech people. At Anderson, there was great diversity. In my class there were people from the health care industry, from the public sector, from heavy industry, from finance – I knew I would learn at lot that way and it turned out to be absolutely true."
Sandeen notes that one of the benefits she gleaned from her UCLA Anderson experience were the tools for making better decisions. She says that it's easy to, for example, drop a class offering that isn't making money, but that so many other decisions involve shades of gray and that making good decisions in those situations are tools she uses every day.
One unexpected benefit for Dean Sandeen was a new appreciation for working on teams. "Our team was so diverse, there was a portfolio manager, a person in entertainment marketing, one from IT and a chemical engineer. Even though we had different backgrounds and personal styles, we became an effective team early on and that taught me a lot. It taught me that people approach situations from different perspectives, perspectives that everyone needs to appreciate. You truly learn the benefits of this approach – you live it – and your life changes when you graduate."
Though only on the job and in Los Angeles for about a month (at the time of the interview), Sandeen's already formulated several goals and initiatives at UCLA Extension. She's quick to point out, that several of her short term goals are to support and further projects which began before her tenure and which she fully endorses. At the top of this list is the expansion of Extension's downtown Los Angeles facility, a project that will increase their presence close to the hub of the city's business and government centers.
While that project proceeds, Sandeen will seek to build relationships across UCLA and in the community.
"I'll be focusing on campus relations," Sandeen said. "That's something I feel we did well at Santa Cruz, where we built strong relationships with key faculty on campus. To that end, I've already had conversations with UCLA's academic senate." In the community, she'll seek to expand Extension's reach into the regions corporations and business organizations, mirroring an effort made at Santa Cruz that mobilized executives from some of that region's top executives in an effort to develop programs relevant to local needs.
The new dean detailed the opportunities Extension affords campus faculty. "What we find happening, is that many opportunities present themselves to campus faculty that, given their core mission, they don't have the bandwidth to carry out. But they can work with Extension and produce a symposium or offer degreed students a more practical educational opportunity." She pointed to Santa Cruz' award-winning science illustration certificate program as an example of what is possible when campus faculty and an extension program deign to collaborate. "It all starts with one conversation and I've already started to focus on that." Sandeen said she's already been in touch with UCLA Anderson's Dean Judy Olian and the two plan to meet to discuss ways in which Extension and Anderson might work together to meet common goals. In celebration of Extension's 90th anniversary, an art exhibit featuring their catalog covers – each traditionally created by a renowned designer or artist – will be held this summer at the Pacific Design Center.

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Peter Böckli to become Vice Chairman. Jens Alder withdraws candidature.
UBS today announced several changes to positions within its Board of Directors, which will become effective after its Annual General Meeting to be held on 18 April 2002.
Professor Peter Böckli, will become non-executive Vice Chairman of UBS. He succeeds Markus Kündig, who will retire from the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting, after 20 years service first as a Director and later as Vice Chairman of UBS. Lawrence A. Weinbach, Chairman and CEO of Unisys, will replace Peter Böckli as Chairman of the Audit Committee. Rolf A. Meyer will replace Markus Kündig as Chairman of the Compensation Committee. Hans de Gier will become Chairman of the Nomination Committee.
The Board of Directors also notes with regret that Jens Alder, CEO of Swisscom, has informed UBS that he has withdrawn his candidature for the Board.
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Maryland Art Place chairwoman and fundraiser Suzi Cordish doesn't like to sit still for very long.
Along with her husband, developer David Cordish, she travels to exotic settings around the world, wherever work and interests take the couple. They frequent world-class art fairs, international tennis tournaments and high-powered global conferences.
But when it comes to divulging her favorite getaway, Cordish points to an American region that is long revered for its inspiring historical significance and well-preserved natural beauty: the Hudson Valley and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
We talked with Cordish about her love for the valley, where she might go next and the one thing she doesn't travel without.
Where is your favorite travel destination?
Between our two careers, we travel so often, it's hard to choose just one place. But one of our favorites is Tarrytown, N.Y., and West Point.
How and when did you discover it?
We first visited last spring when David and I went to watch Johns Hopkins play Army in lacrosse at West Point. I mentioned our plans to my father, who is a retired Army general, and he told me, "Seeing West Point is an experience of a lifetime."
We found ourselves wondering, knowing the Naval Academy so well, how can anything compare — and West Point really does. We're actually taking friends there this weekend because we love it so much.
What do you find so inspiring about this destination?
From a historical point of view, it is the birthplace of our country forming a cohesive fighting force. Because of the natural beauty of the region, it's such a fabulous fall destination.
Where do you stay?
Last time we stayed at the hotel on campus — the Thayer. It is a gorgeous old hotel overlooking the Hudson and West Point. It is a bustling place, especially on a weekend when there is a sporting event. On this trip, however, we are going to stay at the Castle on the Hudson in Tarrytown, which is spectacular.
What can visitors see at West Point?
The school is beautiful, overlooking the Hudson River. The buildings are all so old and historic, but some are brand-new, so you can see the evolution of it all. And, of course, you see the cadets walking to class in formation, which is so magnificent.
The museum on the campus is extraordinary, housing some of the oldest military artifacts in the country. There are tours every hour; they are so well-organized!
It's a [combination] bus and walking tour. The guides explain every spot of historic significance in the area. You visit the [Main Cadet] chapel and the cemetery, which has gravestones dating back to the 1700s. [The oldest grave is that of Ensign Dominick Trant, a soldier in the 9th Massachusetts Infantry, who died at West Point in 1782.] They show you the location in Hudson where the U.S. positioned huge, handmade iron chain-link barriers to block British ships from entering the area during the Revolution.
What else is there do in the area?
That's the fun part, because you are so close to a number of other things. From West Point, we visited Storm King [Art Center], a 500-acre park with curated exhibitions of outdoor sculpture all around the property. It is one of the world's leading sculpture parks; for art buffs it's a dream.
Then there's Kykuit, home to four generations of Rockefellers, beginning with John D. It is an extraordinary tour because you go through the house and the gardens.
Rockefeller also had an incredible sculpture collection, which includes Picassos, David Smith and so many others. In his art galleries, you can see the tapestries and all the other things he collected, like cars and horse-drawn carriages.
Are there any activities on the Hudson River?
Yes, there is a boat tour called Pride of the Hudson, and it is so much fun. You catch the cruise just north of West Point. It is so beautiful to be out on the water and see the [Hudson] Valley from that vantage point.
Where do you like to dine up there?
Because the Culinary Institute is based in the Hudson Valley, it's really a culinary mecca. We ate at the Castle on the Hudson at Equus, their five-star, somewhat formal dining experience. It is really special.
What other destination ranks high on your must-see travel list?
Sicily and Corsica. We've been to Italy several times, but David and I haven't seen that part of the country.
Do you have a favorite travel bag or suitcase?
My lucky suitcase is a Tumi. My baggage must be able to fit overhead; I never, ever check it. I'd rather avoid that tense moment of "did it make it?"
What is the one item you will not travel without?
Family photos. I have this little travel album that is always in my suitcase.
Do you have any favorite travel reads?
Well, I just spent six hours on a plane returning from Lisbon reading "The Hare with Amber Eyes" by Edmund de Waal. You've got to read this book!
It's the story of his family's collection of netsuke, tiny ornamental Japanese carvings. De Waal's research about the netsukes led him back to discover that his family was once one of the most important Jewish families from Russia — similar to the Rothschilds — and how this collection was the only thing of the family's vast art collections that managed to survive the Nazi takeover. Its perfect for a long trip!
You travel so often — do you use travel guides?
I like books that talk about how travel should be. Do you remember Alice Steinbach's "Without Reservations"? I love the way she travels, allowing serendipity to come into the trip and not always be booked.
That's really important to us. I don't overprogram us, so that we can do a little discovery.


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Anonym hat gesagt: I love the icons of Spy cleaning his knife. Would you be willing to make it into a poster?
oh thank you! i see what i can do and upload it on society 6 if that's ok? i guess i'd have to change the format a little and all in all it's kinda messily drawn orz….
and would you prefer BLU or RED?
Anonym hat gesagt: Not an ask, but your Team Fortress boys are sooo cuuuuuuute!!!!! I can't help but smile like a look every time I see one of your drawings on my page :)
hey thank you so much, glad you like them :'')
Anonym hat gesagt: Dude, I totally feel that. I so wish Spy was real. I want to know that man.
let's weep together, ok? T_T
Anonym hat gesagt: br o….. you've done some of the most iconic pieces I remember to this day on my tumblr life and u did the line art for the tf2 comic ??? B RO….. b ro ren….. I'm cherish u
ohh god what, no, no. i've got nothing to do with the comics, the people who work on the comics are magical, wonderful folks and i'm not one of them. i do know ren personally tho, so i am not… ren?!?! and i am so confused right now.
Anonym hat gesagt: You are just incredible! your stuff has so much character, You inspire me to do better with my own art, if they ever do any more official TF2 comics I want you to be the artist.
ohh thank you so much ;_; this means a lot to me, thank you!
and this is a huge compliment, to be honest i don't think i would ever be able to help drawing the comics tho. it's a GINORMOUS project with so crazily talented people involved who do a grand job and a lot - like A LOT - of hard work. i got neither the skill nor the nerves for this
Anonym hat gesagt: If you're not excepting requests then you don't have to answer this but if you still draw stuff from overwatch then I need to ask you if you've seen Junkrat's new "winter" skin. It's awful on so many levels and it may be my new favorite thing.
i actually don't do requests, but sometimes it just… overcomes me ;_; and i agree, that skin really is… something
Anonymous asked: give! that! australian! slim! jim! all! the! smooches! from! spy!
one day i'll be able to draw basic human fondlings without feeling awkward i swear
Anonym hat gesagt: Your art is so nice! Very pleasing to see
thank you so much !
Anonym hat gesagt: Do you have any TF2 fic recs? I've been kind of on a sniperspy fic hunt after looking at all your amazing art XD
ohh haha thank you! i don't know what you prefer so i'm just gonna list some of my favorite sniper/spy fics in no particular order if that's ok
- It Could Be Worse
- Moi Petite Bécassine (could be hard to find, maybe on the tf2chan archive)
- Odd Things To Here On The Radio
- You Only Live Twice
- Second Thoughts, Second Chances
- Crazy But It's True (and srsly a lot of things by @annethecatdetective (why does the link not work. anyway, here and on ao3)
i started going through my folders a few weeks ago and sort all the fics that i've been collecting since 2009, so there are many more, but i hope this is ok for the moment, also these are all multiple-chapter-fics so… happy reading!
also THIS FIC right here
it's "just" porn but man it's so good. so good. so so good
Anonym hat gesagt: previous anon has good taste in fics!!! on that chain, have you read "odd things to hear on the radio"?? it seems like its up your alley!!! (absolutely adore your art by the way. inspires me all the time whenever I feel down <3)
it's totally up my alley T___T i LOVE the concept and the execution (and in general, my huge weakpoint is when writers put spy in positions à la 'existential crisis' in which he's tempted to make decisions he would normally avoid to face? but still stays so much in-character ;_; !! for example, last thing i read was 'you only live twice' by @fat-mabari and. man.
anyway, thank you so much for writing me, and also for your amazing words ;_;! have a great day! <3
(and psst, although i wander through the valley of fics as often as i can, i'm sure i have not yet found all the marbles out there, so i'm always open for more suggestions 8′) )
Anonym hat gesagt: Hello there! I love your art! What programs do you use and what kind of tablet? Sorry if this has been answered already!
hey! thank you so much and don't worry, it's no problem!
i use PaintTool Sai and a wacom bamboo pen CTL-470 !
Anonymous asked: have you ever read the tf2 fics "it could be worse" or "smoke wisps"? they're bother sniperspy and so amazing
hey! oh man, "it could be worse" is one of my all time favs to be honest, but i've not read "smoke wisps" yet! there is just one problem, i can't seem to find it anywhere : ( all the links i found redirected me to fanfiction.net and the fic no longer exists there : (( so if any of you got a working link that would be grand <3


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EXPERIENCE 88 MINUTES OF REAL FEAR CAPTURED IN REAL TIME. This is the tagline on one of the promotional posters for the newly released thriller film "Silent House," a remake of the recent Uruguayan film "La Casa Muda."
Filmmakers Chris Kentis and Laura Lau, who previously made the 2003 horror film "Open Water," have once again striven to create a terrifying experience for the audience with a creative "small-scale production" feel.
"Silent House" stars Elizabeth Olsen, the younger sister of the infamous twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Olsen plays Sarah, a young woman who visits her family's old lake house, along with her father, John (Adam Trese) and her uncle, Peter (Eric Sheffer Stevens). John and Peter are closing up the house and moving out.
The run-down house has faulty electricity, moldy walls, and old creaky floorboards. To keep away squatters and vandalizing teenagers, every door is padlocked and every window is boarded shut. No one can enter or exit the house without the proper key: the film's ultimate setup. In very little time, things go horribly wrong while the actors are trapped inside the house.
It is apparent to anyone who has seen the film, or merely seen the trailer, that the entire film rests on Olsen's shoulders. Once the beginning of the movie sets up that her Uncle is gone and her father has been beaten unconscious, the bulk of the movie is spent watching Sarah tiptoe throughout the house while carrying a lantern or a flashlight. She moves through every room and hallway looking for a way out of the house, while simultaneously trying to hide from the evil person who seems to be inside the house with her.
Olsen delivers an effective performance that is well deserved of recognition. She appears in almost every single second of the film. And since a majority of the film has no dialogue, the main thing the audience has to rely on to engage their interest is Olsen's facial expressions and occasional screams.
In recent years, the horror genre has seen an explosion of "found footage" gimmick-based films (such as "Chronicle," "Apollo 18," and the "Paranormal Activity" films). As a refreshing break from this genre bandwagon, "Silent House" seeks to employ another tactic: the plot events unfold in real time while the movie is presented as one long continuous shot. This gimmick is the main fuel that drives the entire film.
These "small-scale" horror films often split fans of the genre. Many of these gimmick-based productions use long silences and false buildups in order to build suspense and terror.
What filmmakers of these productions are banking on is the notion that "what you don't see is scarier than what you do see." Audience members can find these slow-building films either incredibly engaging or painfully boring. And "Silent House" definitely falls into that trap as well. This film will be both loved and hated by horror fans.
A film with this setup is definitely worth seeing in the theater. Most of the scares come from nearby footsteps, or figures luring in the background, which are most effective in a theater with a large screen and loud speakers. Most of the scare moments, though sometimes few and far between, are quit effective in their payoff. Without leaking any specific spoilers, the most effective "scare" scene of the film involves Sarah using a Polaroid camera to light up a pitch-dark room.
In regards to the ending, again without giving away specific spoilers, it must be said that the final twist (yes every horror film is going to have a twist ending), is something that will also divide fans in their love and/or hatred for the plot's final act.
If you get easily scared by 'things that go bump in the night' or creepy sounds a house can make in the darkness, then "Silent House" will probably provide you the 88 minutes of real fear (as promised by the poster). If you seek more gore and action-packed moments, then wait a few months until the film is available to rent.
♦ Matt Hodge teaches at Campbellsville University and works as a professional musician, songwriter and guest speaker. His "For Your Entertainment" blogs will review films, music, books, television and theater. To contact Hodge, visit www.matthodge.com or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Just mount every thing on the wall! LOL Here's the discussion thread with pictures. Too funny.
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Mandrake's Clustering AgainSubmitted by srlinuxx on Sunday 6th of February 2005 04:49:03 AM Filed under
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Woo hoo Gals, this months Cosmopolitan magazine is chocked full of nice tips and tricks to tantalize even the most frigid of geeks. It looks like Ashley Simpson on the cover, but more importantly are the words: The Power of Pre-sex, Beyond Kama Sutra, His Butt, and 50 Ways to Have Fun With Your Man. I can't wait to try some of this stuff on my man!!!
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The Story of SEOmozBlog Post: April 13, 2011
As someone who has spent many years in traditional PR, I love your story about how the Newsweek article got your name out there initially, but was soon overtaken by your Beginner's Guide to SEO, which really became your path to success. Why? Because the Guide provides value, and keeps people coming back for more. That speaks so clearly to the transformation in marketing that SEO & Social Media represent. Old-style PR & marketing were all about pushing out your story and beating your own chest. SEO and Social Media are about giving away value and trusting that business will follow.
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We are always manifesting. Each thought we have creates an energy flow within and around our physical being. This energy attracts its likeness. So if you're thinking, "I suck," then your energy kinda, well, sucks–and you attract sucky experiences.
The opposite experience occurs when you think high-level thoughts like, "I rock!" When you think and feel, "I rock," you exude an energy of confidence and in turn attract great experiences into your life. Each thought you have informs your energy, and your energy manifests into your experiences. Your thoughts and energy create your reality.
Manifesting Mishaps
Manifestation has become a buzzword lately. Though it's totally awesome that the Law of Attraction is now trendy, it also can be a bit misleading for folks who are unwilling to do the heavy lifting. If you truly want to use your energetic power to manifest greatness, you must clear all that blocks you from believing in your greatness.
A Course in Miracles teaches that on some level, you've asked for everything that happens in your life. Your intentions create your reality. There's no need to beat yourself up: simply recognizing how your low-level thoughts negatively affect your life is the first powerful step toward changing your experiences. Begin your manifesting process by getting honest about how your low-level thoughts, energy and feelings of disbelief block you from receiving what you desire. Once you get clear about the blocks, you can begin to clean them up to clear space for positive manifestations to occur.
Many people, when trying to manifest, focus too much on the outside form rather than the internal condition. From A Course in Miracles' perspective, what's important is our internal experience: whether we choose to experience love or fear. When we commit to our internal experience of love, we begin to attract more love. Many people approach manifestation from a place of "How can I get something to feel better?" Instead, the focus should be: "How can I feel better and therefore be an energetic match for attracting more greatness into my life?" The emphasis must be placed on healing the internal condition, not getting a hot new car or boyfriend.
The Five Principles for Manifesting Your Desires
Below are my five key principles for genuine manifesting. When practicing these steps, make sure to stay committed to the goal of feeling good first and attracting stuff second. Continue to remind yourself that when you feel good you energetically attract goodness into your life. When your primary function is to be happy, then whatever comes to you is irrelevant. Happiness is your true manifestation.
Principle One: Clear Space
Before you begin the manifestation process you must take the necessary time to release all your disbelief in your power to be happy. One of the best ways to clear the blocks of disbelief is to pray for release. Begin a daily prayer practice of asking the Universe to set you free from all the limiting beliefs that block you from believing in your greatness. Stay open for signs from the Universe and show up for the assignments that are brought to you. Universal assignments come in many forms. Maybe you're guided to the relationship that brings up all your shit so that you have to finally heal your fear. Or maybe you lose your job so that you can learn the lessons of self-reliance and strengthen your self-love. Trust that these assignments, however tough at times, are incredible opportunities for you to clean your energy and clear space to call in what you desire.
Your job in this step is to pray for guidance to clear all that blocks you from believing in your greatness. Then allow the Universe to help guide you to whatever assignments you need to aid in the healing process. Show up for the assignments and trust that the more you clean your thoughts and energy, the more positive experiences you will attract into your life.
Principle Two: Get Clear
Clarity is king when it comes to manifesting your desires. You must have clear intentions for what you want to call in–otherwise you can manifest a lot of what you don't want. Focus on what you desire and then make a list of all that goes along with it. If you're getting clear about the job you want, make a list of all the things about the job that make you happy: the office, the people, the salary, etc. Be unapologetic about what you want. This list helps you clarify your intentions and access a vibrant mental picture of what you desire.
The most important part of this step is to clarify how you want to feel. When you get clear on how you want to feel, you can begin to access that feeling. That feeling is what makes the manifestation come into form. You can write a thousand lists and make a million vision boards, but if you don't clearly feel what you want to experience, it will never truly manifest into form.
Principle Three: Think It, Feel It, Believe It!
Now let's put these steps together. Take your clear intention and spend time every day sitting in the feeling of what it is that you desire. You might access the feeling through meditation and visioning exercises. Or call on the feeling when you're in nature or doing a form of exercise you love. Let the thought inform the feeling and let the feeling take over your energy. The more you feel the feeling of what you desire, the more you believe it is on the way. From a metaphysical perspective, if you believe it then it is already here. So make time for contemplating, thinking, feeling and believing.
Principle Four: Chill!
The next step is crucial to the manifestation process. In order to truly manifest your desires into form, you gotta chill out! A Course in Miracles teaches: "Those who are certain of the outcome can afford to wait and wait without anxiety." Take this message with you and allow your faithfulness to guide you into the belief that what you desire is on the way. Also trust that the Universe has a much better plan than you do. Though you are clear about what you want, you cannot control the timing or the form in which it comes. Stay calm, relax and trust that the Universe has your back!
Principle Five: Know the Universe Has Your Back
When you're in the know you're deliberate about what you want. When you're in the know you no longer vibrate energy of fear or disbelief. You just know. As your disbelief wilts away, wanting is replaced by knowing. Getting into the know happens naturally. When you diligently practice steps one through four, you will clean house, get clear and feel happier. This process is healing and powerful, and it leads to a deep inner knowing that you are right where you need to be. Accepting your greatness in this moment, right now, is what manifests more greatness. Being in the know helps you accept that you already are living in your desired manifestation. When you feel it, you live it–regardless of what is happening on the outside. In time, the Universe catches up with your energy and your desires come into form. This process of allowing the manifestation to follow your internal faith is the true process of co-creation.
Stay Committed to Happiness
Stay committed to this five-step process and trust that you're exactly where you need to be. Is your main desire to feel good? Trust you will be given everything you need to create that feeling. Know that feeling good is the true manifestation–and everything else is the icing on the already delicious cake!
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May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein – Excerpt
This Sunday I'll be featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday. Mastin Kipp and Marie Forleo accompanied me for a segment on next-generation thought leaders. Sitting next to Oprah for this hour-long interview, I was able to understand the magnitude of her mission. Learn more about my experience in today's video and the blog below.
Last Monday I got a frantic call from my mother. She breathlessly told me, "There's someone on your Facebook fan page writing nasty things about you! But don't worry, honey, I responded and set her straight." I laughed and said, "Thanks for sticking up for me, Mom, but that's not how I handle negativity on the Internet." I went on to explain that as a spiritual student and teacher I must practice what I preach. By bringing my spiritual practice to these situations I intuitively know how to handle haters on the Internet. I helped my mother understand that engaging in the negativity only invests in the negativity. Rather than defend myself and fight back, I've learned to see these encounters as divine spiritual assignments. Through compassion, defenselessness and forgiveness, I've come to see how mindfully dealing with Internet haters can only strengthen my spiritual faith.
As the Universe would have it, that wouldn't be my only conversation about Internet haters that week. The following day I was in Chicago, shooting a segment of Oprah's Super Soul Sunday. What was one of Oprah's first questions to my panel? She asked how we handle haters on the Internet! My immediate responses was, "Forgive and delete." I explained how I use forgiveness and several other spiritual principles to shine light on the darkness of the Internet.
If you're anything like my mother, it's time to put down the boxing gloves and use my three spiritual tools for handling haters online.
Step 1: It's Not About You
When people attack us on the Internet, many of us immediately assume that the attack has merit and means there's something wrong with us. I choose to have a different perspective—I like to have compassion for these folks. Let's face it: A happy person won't waste their time posting negativity on positive people's pages. Therefore, we must have a tremendous amount of compassion for these people. Anyone who wastes their time and energy spreading negativity clearly needs more light in their life. Begin your practice by saying a prayer for the person. Simply say, "I pray for you to release your negativity and see love instead. I pray for you to be happy." This prayer will immediately reconnect you to a sense of compassion and help you let go of your anger.
Step 2: "In My Defenselessness My Safety Lies"
As a student and a teacher of the metaphysical text A Course in Miracles, I've come to learn that "insistence means investment." When we invest in the illusions of others by defending ourselves or fighting back, we only invest deeper into the craziness. Engaging in negativity creates more of it. Therefore, instead of fighting back or becoming defensive, I remind myself of the Course's message, "In my defenselessness my safety lies." Choosing to release defensiveness helps us steer far away from creating more drama. Fighting back is like yelling at a barking dog. There's no good outcome. Instead, practice defenselessness and witness how much energy and time you save avoiding more drama.
Step 3: Forgive and Delete
The final step is the clutch move. As I said to Oprah, we must forgive and delete. Oprah was pretty psyched to learn that we can actually manage our social media fans. Though we don't have full control over what people say, we can block nasty people and hide hateful comments. But rather than block and hide with an energy of resentment, let's forgive first. Forgiveness helps us detach from the negative energy cord that can live even through the Twittersphere or the Facebook universe. Energy is in everything. If we don't clean up our energy through forgiveness, we'll continue to carry negativity. In the case of handling haters on the Internet, it's imperative that you practice the F word and forgive.
Steps one and two will prime for forgiveness. Compassion will reconnect you to a sense of oneness and defenselessness, which will help you put down the boxing gloves and settle into a new perspective. The final step is to let go fully and forgive. In this step you'll use prayer once again. Simply say, "I pray to forgive you and release you." Then feel free to block the user or hide the comment. If you have the power to clear the feed, let that become part of your practice. There's no reason to let negative comments linger. Simply forgive and delete.
Practice Positive Posting
These three steps will help you navigate negative comments on the Internet, but what's most important is to practice raising the positive energy around you. Where there is darkness we need to bring more light. Therefore, join me in 30 Days of Positive Posting. Commit to refrain completely from negative posts and only share positivity. Post your favorite quotes, retweet inspiring nuggets of wisdom, Instagram enlightening photos, and pin beautiful pictures that make you smile. Our greatest response to negative posts is a positive one. If we all join together to share more positivity and love on the Internet, the energy of love will heighten. And when love spreads, there's less space for negativity. Join us on November 18 for Super Soul Sunday and keep us posted on how your 30 days of positive posting shifts your energy and your life.
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When I was twenty-five I became a devotee of the spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson. One of her books in particular hit me straight in the heart: A Woman's Worth. After reading it, I was awakened to a power source within me I had never recognized before. This awesome awakening occurred upon reading the following passage:
"A queen is wise. She has earned her serenity, not having had it bestowed on her but having passed her tests. She has suffered and grown more beautiful because of it. She has proved she can hold her kingdom together. She has become its vision. She cares deeply about something bigger than herself. She rules with authentic power."
At the time I couldn't comprehend what it would feel like to "rule with authentic power," but it sounded really groovy. I wanted to perceive myself as a powerful woman, but deep down I felt like a weak girl seeking my self-worth from outside circumstances. This passage helped me recognize that there were no shortcuts on the path to my authentic power. I would have to show up for life's assignments and pass my tests to release all that was blocking me from being my highest self. I did just that. Soon after reading this passage I became a student of the metaphysical text A Course in Miracles and began to unlearn my false perception of myself.
past seven years I've been a student of the Course. Through my dedicated practice I've come to understand that my outside need for approval is what blocked my authentic power. I was searching for meaning in the meaningless world I had projected. My awareness of these blocks was the first step toward releasing them.
The spiritual journey I embarked on left me no wiggle room for small play. I had to surrender to a new perception and chose to seek my power in an internal condition rather than an external circumstance.
Once I became willing to stop looking out there and look inward instead, my entire life changed. I began to earn my serenity and learned to find my source of peace and purpose from an inward condition. My neediness melted away, my insecurity weakened and my self-doubt transformed into self-assurance. In time I became a queen, and today I live in my authentic power.
I work hard each day to maintain my authenticity. A major part of the maintenance process is to know the difference between what it feels like to be living in my truth versus living in my ego. When I'm living in my truth I breathe slowly, I feel fulfilled regardless of what's going on in my external world, and I exude a genuine confidence that cannot be manufactured.
Living in my ego is quite the opposite experience. When I'm in my ego my energy is frantic, I compare myself to others and I try to be something I am not. Knowing the difference between living in my truth versus acting out from my ego keeps me conscious of when I'm not aligned with my authentic power. This awareness is the key to staying on a path toward authentic truth.
You too have the capacity to live in your authentic power. If you feel out of alignment in any area of your life, use my tools below to recalibrate your authenticity. Follow these steps and you'll awaken a powerful force within that has been eager to come through you.
Step One: Become Conscious of When You're out of Your Truth
This exercise will heighten your awareness of what it feels like to be in your trutFor the h in opposition to what it feels like to be out of alignment. Take out your pen and paper and describe the differences between what it feels like to be in your truth versus what it feels like to be in your ego. How do you act differently, talk differently, think and even breathe differently? Pay close attention to the differences in how you feel.
Step Two: Welcome the Assignments
I'll let you in a powerful secret: When you begin to look at your ego's false behavior, you've unconsciously asked for a miracle. The slight willingness to see things differently is the catalyst for spiritual shifts. These shifts can sometimes be a bit uncomfortable—but that's a good thing. Remember that we must "pass our tests" to grow into our authentic power.
Step Three: Show Up For the Assignments
Welcome the life assignments that come your way and stay committed to connecting to your authentic truth. Have faith that there are no coincidences and that as the Course says, "no one is sent to anyone by accident." Every experience you have will be a powerful opportunity for you to strengthen your internal condition. Continuously recite the prayer, "I am willing to know my truth." Trust that you will be guided.
Step Four: Learn What Authentic Power Means to You
Authenticity is different for each person, but the one defining factor is that authenticity is a feeling, not an action. Throughout this process of awakening your authentic truth, you will come to feel an internal shift. You may not be able to put this shift into words. Simply trust that you're being led to know much more than what you once perceived to be real. Allow this new feeling to pass through you, guide you and energize you to experience a newfound self-awareness.
Though these steps seem subtle, you can trust that they are igniting transformational shifts within you. Stay committed to this process and invite the energy of the Universe to support your assignments and spiritual growth. Be faithful that your authentic power is all you need to truly share your light with the world.
Featured in the New York Times Sunday Styles section as "a new role model," motivational speaker, life coach, and author Gabrielle Bernstein is making her mark. Expanding the lexicon for the next generation of spiritual seekers, Gabrielle is the #1 bestselling author of the book, Add More ~ing to Your Life, A hip Guide to Happiness. In September 2011 Gabrielle launched her second book, Spirit Junkie, A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles. In 2008 she launched her social networking site HerFuture.com for young women to find mentors.
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Update: WB has released the first screenshot from this DLC. It shows the Humanitarian of the Year Award encased in ice. That seems to be a clear sign that Mr. Freeze will be the main villain of the add-on.
Original article: Last week, Warner Bros. promised a "special announcement" for the Arkham series on New Year's Eve. Their announcement today was merely another tease, though. Whatever they're talking about has something to do with Bruce Wayne's house.
"You are cordially invited to the Humanitarian of the Year Awards at the Wayne Manor on New Year's Eve," the publisher said on the Arkham Facebook page. They also posted this elegant invitation to the event:
When WB first teased this announcement, I guessed that it pertained to Batman: Arkham Origins' single-player DLC. The development team previously announced that they were working on a story-based expansion. It's going to be a few hours in length, like the Harley Quinn's Revenge epilogue DLC for Arkham City. WB said that this story DLC would chronicle an important bond in the Batman universe.
"It is in line with our angle of the origins - not necessarily of characters, but of key relationships," Origins senior producer Ben Mattes said in a recent interview. "It is a DLC that will focus on one of the most key relationships in Batman canon."
Today's hint from Warner Bros. suggests that the DLC will take place in Wayne Manor. Maybe one of Gotham's native supervillains will crash the award ceremony and take hostages? The scenario has a lot of potential. We might get to play as Bruce Wayne and Batman. Also, who wouldn't love a chance to rummage through Wayne Manor and the Batcave below?
It's still not clear what "key relationship" this DLC will explore, though. If it takes place at Wayne Manor, then the focus is likely the relationship between Bruce and another character. Who, though? Bruce and Alfred? Or will we see flashbacks of Bruce's parents? Flashbacks seem appropriate in a home that Bruce has lived in his entire life.
This is all speculation, though. We don't even know whether today's announcement is about the story DLC. It seems like the most likely option but there are plenty of other possibilities. WB might be gearing up to announce Rocksteady Studios' next-gen Batman: Arkham game. There's also a chance that they'll announce some other product, like a mobile game or comic book.
The story DLC will be the last add-on released for Arkham Origins' Season Pass. The Season Pass grants owners a range of skins for Batman, including Thrillkiller Batman and Earth 2 Batman. Two of the skins, Gotham by Gaslight and Brightest Day, are exclusive to the Pass. The game's DLC also includes a series of challenge maps called "Initiation." "Initiation," set prior to the events of Arkham Origins, depicts Bruce's training at an Asian monastery. The Pass costs $20 to purchase.