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I don't mind saying that getting hold of this was rather more complicated than it needed to be. It started out easy enough - I simply found him available via Amazon's Marketplace - but, once ordered, he failed to arrive within the estimated deliver date range, so I had to get in touch with the seller and ask them to try again. They couldn't have been more helpful, to be honest, first of all offering to send a near-mint replacement, then tracking down a factory-sealed replacement within a week. They also sent the replacement with tracking, and he arrived very quickly.
But all of that would have been unnecessary if Hasbro had chosen to distribute him at all.
I'll also admit that my write up will be neither as concise nor as eloquent as the video review by Thew Adams, which convinced me I couldn't pass this one up in the first place, but that's not going to be a surprise to anyone.
Anyway, Breakdown - voiced by the perpetually gruff Adam Baldwin the the TV show - is Bulkhead's nemesis. An equally big bruiser-type, with a similar style of alternate mode and a similar preference for melee weapons. Hasbro apparently felt the model wasn't cost-effective, and so declined to release the Voyager version at all. Thankfully, Takara Tomy had no such issues...
Vehicle Mode:
To be honest, this thing kind of reminds me of a very large scale G1 Mini Autobot - it has very Choro-Q/Penny Racer-style proportions. Then again, it's clearly an armoured car of some kind - I might even suggest a SWAT van were it not for the spare tyre mounted on the rear. While it rides quite high on its large tyres, some of the robot parts - notably the kneecaps - reduce its ground clearance considerably, almost scraping the ground.
Aside from sheer size and bulk, the main hint that Breakdown means business is that he has a grand total of 12 Micron sockets and two Micron pegs placed strategically around his vehicle mode, as well as a single, solitary C-clip point, despite the fact that TF Prime toys never included any C-clip accessories. Since Micron sockets/pegs are standard 5mm ports/pegs, the designers were actively encouraging owners of this toy to steal Microns and weapons from other TransFormers toys - and continuities - to turn Breakdown into the most fully-tooled-up Decepticon since Armada Unicron.
While the windscreen and cab windows are molded in translucent grey plastic, all the other windows are filled in with stickers. This is one of the most noticeable oddities about this model: some parts are painted - the front bumper and grille, the wing mirrors, and much of the cab section, since it's molded in translucent grey - but the bulk of vehicle mode is unpainted blue plastic and, even with a fair amount of molded detail, it looks rather plain without the stickers...
...And they are a real bone of contention. In this mode, they went on and seemed to stay on fairly well, but most of them aren't very complicated - headlights and indicators up front, Decepticon insignias and coloured stripes on the sides, windows dotted about. The coloured stripes are technically superfluous, as they don't appear on the character's CGI in the TV show, but the most bizarre choice of sticker detail is the entire rear bumper which, with all its angles, seems pretty perilous... and yet, strangely, that one oddly-shaped sticker has suffered from the least peeling as far as I can see.
Breakdown's Micron can be attached to any of the sockets or pegs but, since it's a melee weapon, it ain't much use to him in vehicle mode.
Robot Mode:
The moment you see Breakdown in robot mode, you know he means business. While Bulkhead basically looks obese, Breakdown looks like a bodybuilder, with a high, broad, heavy chest, gorilla-like arms and beefy legs. Curious, then, and entirely contrary to the TV show, that he stands a little shorter than Bulkhead... At least versus the First Edition version.
Being a Takara Tomy figure, there's a surprising dearth of paintwork but, as with all the Arms Micron figures, that's intended to be supplemented by the stickers... and most of Breakdown's robot mode stickers are an absolute pain to apply. His kneecaps, for example, are made up of four stickers each, probably due to the way they curve. However, the purple bands over his feet and the silver panels on his inner shins are single pieces. The former have stayed put fairly well... the latter have not. Before the stickers are applied, he does look rather plain, but robot mode does introduce two shades of grey paint and plastic, as well as - oddly - using the translucent grey plastic on his waist. There's an interesting bit of detail molded inside Breakdown's torso, using this translucent plastic - somewhat foreshadowing the character's grizzly fate at the hands of MECH, but I guess it's supposed to be his spark chamber. If that's the case, it's a bit of a shame there wasn't a sticker for that... and it does seem strange to have that much detail on a part that's really not meant to be seen.
I have to admit that I find the forearms rather untidy, but grudgingly concede that they way they're built is a very effective element of his transformation. If only something could have been done about the part of the vehicle door that sits just outside Breakdown's hands...
His Arms Micron, Zamu, works as Breakdown's hammer and can be held in either hand, mounted on the wrist just behind the hand or, thanks to clever design, his hand can be flipped back into his forearm to allow the hammer to be wielded as it is in the TV show - transformed out of his wrist. While this method is cool and authentic, it doesn't look as good as it could because the mounting is obviously just the vehicle mode's windscreen and roof, with a noticeable gap before the forearm proper.
On this version, the head sculpt is of Breakdown when he was first introduced, before his first run-in with MECH. He has a fairly neutral expression, but it's a good, clean head sculpt with all the necessary detail and a sharp paint job, in silver, blue and red. It lacks light piping, but the construction of the head would have made its inclusion rather tricky, and the eyes are so small it probably just wasn't worthwhile, especially because the only translucent plastic on this figure is dark grey.
Some aspects of Breakdown's transformation are simplicity itself, but getting the arms into their vehicle mode position is, frankly, quite terrifying the first time - they just don't seem to bend the way the instructions portray, and it feels as though the pressure required to force them is likely to break the joint. Some aspects are quite ingenious, but most of it is fairly simple, logical and straightforward. He does have parts that seem awfully hollow in robot mode, and there is a huge amount of vehicle shell simply folded up onto his back. My only real gripe, though, is that his backpack doesn't peg securely into place: it doesn't flop about, but it is rather wobbly
For such a bulky figure, Breakdown is very poseable and, for the most part, his vehicle parts don't tend to get in the way. His shoulders are very well serviced by large, sturdy ball joints and, despite the spikes sticking in toward Breakdown's body, they don't cause any obstruction. The elbows don't have great range (less than 90°), and the vehicle parts around the elbow will hinder the bicep swivel if the elbow is anything other than dead straight, but it's easy enough to work around that. The legs have average articulation - ball jointed hips with thigh swivel, pinned knees, a small amount of forward/backward ankle tilt due to transformation - and the feet offer decent stability. He's also one of a very few TF Prime figures with decent waist articulation, though that's entirely down to transformation. The head is mounted on a ball joint, and is on quite a high neck... but it's still very limited by the collar pieces either side. Unlike most ball-jointed necks, Breakdown's allows him to look straight upward, giving the impression he's meant to stand with a slight (or not-so-slight) forward lean.
Arms Micron Zamu:
Arms Microns are kind of a natural development from G1 Soundwave's cassette minions as much as they are from the Microns/Mini-Cons of the Unicron Trilogy, and Zamu exemplifies this well - he's a cute, dinky robo-rhino who turns into a close approximation of Breakdown's melee weapon, a honking great hammer. Like most Arms Microns, there's not a great deal to him as far as articulation goes - everything is there for transformation - but he wasn't as frustrating a build as some have been. The stickers add some colour to the pale grey plastic, but they don't really suit the model and take it further away from its resemblance to Breakdown's hammer rather than adding to it. The sticker that runs around his waist is a prime example of why stickers were a terrible idea in the first place. Getting it on was easy enough... but the very next time I looked at Zamu, the sticker had unrolled completely, and was sitting balanced on his back, almost perfectly straight, like a pair of very thin wings.
One thing that puzzles me is that the Igu Micron that comes packaged with Takara Tomy's Vehicons (both varieties, I gather, but I only own the Jet version) serves exceptionally well as Breakdown's shoulder-mounted cannon (except inasmuch as the only socket it really works in - due to its size - is on the wrong shoulder) and might have been a better choice to include, with the hammer being separate and non-transforming, like First Edition Bulkhead's wrecking ball. That said, perhaps that's what Hasbro would have done had they considered releasing Breakdown worthwhile.
All things considered, I think the designers did a fantastic job with Breakdown, with some very clever - if fiddly - elements of transformation and better than average accuracy to the CGI from the TV show. Breakdown is, appropriately enough, on a par with First Edition Bulkhead, though somehow manages to be slightly smaller, both in terms of height and bulk, which is a little disappointing. The included Arms Micron is certainly not one of the best, and the stickers are downright irritating (let's hope Takara Tomy have got through their 'return to stickers' phase, at least until they find a more reliably glue), but War Breakdown is definitely worth tracking down and, if you can accept Third Party prices, the cost of importing this toy shouldn't be too shocking.
What's quite galling about Hasbro's decision not to release Breakdown in any of their territories is that Japan has had (to date) three iterations of the mold - this one, Silas/CyLAS Breakdown and (bizarrely) Swerve - and now the TransFormers Collectors' club are using him in this year's BotCon set as a hybrid 'movie' Megatron. Their marketing 'strategy' continues to confound the fans, when we get two version of Cliffjumper - who died in the very first episode of the TV show - several billion repaints and remolds of Bumblebee... and yet Breakdown is unlikely to see any form of mainstream release outside of Japan.
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For The Glory, For The Kids
If you are a recent Penn State alumnus (defined by those who graduated between the years 2012 and 2016) – this message is for YOU!
If you give back to the college or campus of your choice, your donation will be matched with a donation to THON via big time THON supporter, Ned Brokloff.
It's pretty simple: visit this link, select the Penn State college or campus of your choice, and make your donation. You can even credit a THON organization with your donation! You'll simply follow instructions via email.
We are so grateful for this opportunity and excited to see how much it grows. For The Glory, For The Kids!
For more information and to donate, click here.
On October 21, the Penn State Alumni Association honored twenty alumni groups and four individuals for their inspiring work. The PSAA Volunteer Awards Dinner is an opportunity to recognize exemplary service by affiliate groups and alumni who have contributed time, leadership, and talent on behalf of the Alumni Association and Penn State. And guess what, Dance Marathon AIG was among the 2016 awardees!
Mel Harris and Ashley Waters gladly accepted the Ned Brokloff Award for Alumni Association Affiliate Group Innovation on behalf of the AIG for our largest project, the DMAIG Mosaic.
THON supporters have been uploading photos for the mosaic-turned-mural, sharing their THON and Penn State memories and creating an online interactive mosaic. The digital mosaic is currently being turned into a permanent fixture to display at the new THON Store in the HUB. The DMAIG Mosaic has raised over $44,000 for THON and includes more than 1,500 photos and stories to showcase the history of THON.
We thank THON, PSAA, and Four Diamonds for their continued support for this project, and we thank and Mr. Ned Brokloff for sponsoring the award.
What's next for the DMAIG Mosaic? Stay tuned on our social channels for the latest details about our upcoming reveal at the THON Store!
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If you have a passion for philanthropy and want to hone your communications skills, increase critical thinking aptitude, and further develop leadership skills, contact program coordinator and lecturer Sophie Penney, PhD at (814) 863-6480 or firstname.lastname@example.com and learn more here.
Last week, Penn State alumnus Mark Stephens finished a 170-mile journey to raise funds and awareness for THON. Walking all the way from Bethesda, MD to State College, PA, this adventure was no small feat! We connected with Mark to ask him about his experience.
DMAIG: Tell us a bit about your Penn State background. When did you graduate, what did you study, etc. What is your previous history with THON and its cause?
MS: My father taught at Penn State for 30 years, so PSU is truly part of my life experience. My wife and I met at Penn State and are true blue members of Nittany Nation. I graduated in '86 with a degree in Liberal Arts and stayed for a Master's in Exercise Science ('89g). In the mid '80's, THON was in the White Building—Patty and I would stop in to see our friends but I was never particularly involved with THON at that point in time. Over the years, as THON grew, so did our interest in supporting THON.
DMAIG: Your fundraiser is quite a unique one. What gave you the idea to walk 170 miles For The Kids?
MS: I retired from the Navy this August. I recognized that I would likely need time to transition to a post-military career. Blending a transitional time (literally and figuratively) with supporting THON seemed like a natural fit. The walk was the culmination—I thought it would be a reasonable idea to try and contribute to PSU/THON while concurrently using the walk to reflect on things past and things to come.
DMAIG: What suggestions do you have for other Penn State alumni who want to get involved in THON, either for the first time or as a continuation from their time as a student?
MS: The student THON leaders have been fantastic. They are organized, enthusiastic and supportive. Any interested alumni would be well served to touch base with student leadership to brainstorm and bring ideas to fruition.
DMAIG: What's next for you after this now that you've arrived in State College?
MS: I am thrilled to be taking a job with Penn State Health. The Penn State College of Medicine is involved in multiple innovations in medical education, one of them involving a unique and novel approach to medical school taking place here in State College. I can't wait to join the team.
Thanks Mark for taking some time to tell us about your experience, and thanks for your commitment to THON and Penn State! Your story is inspiring, and it is THON alumni and supporters like yourself who spread THON's story far outside central PA.
If you are interested in starting your own THON initiative, or want to know how you can get involved in your area, contact Corbin Reno, Alumni Events Director, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
A Note about The Hope Express
As you may have heard, The Hope Express released a message late last week, stating that the annual run has come to a close after 10 years. They will not be running The Hope Express in 2017. While it may come as a surprise to the greater THON community, we understand that this event is a huge effort and takes a toll on the organizational leadership year after year.
We sincerely appreciate everything that Hank, Connie and the Angus family have done for THON, DMAIG, and Four Diamonds over the last 10 years. The Hope Express proved to be a great way for alumni to give back to THON, much like many other independent alumni events across the country. Even though this event has come to an end, it is part of DMAIG's mission to continue to find ways for alumni to feel connected to the cause.
As it becomes available to us, we will release any pertinent information regarding The Hope Express and any other alternative initiatives driven by DMAIG. Further questions about The Hope Express can be directed to Hank and Connie Angus via email at email@example.com.
To read the full statement from The Hope Express, click here.
This Saturday, tons of Penn Staters and Los Angeles-area residents will take to the dance floor as part of the 5th annual Hollywood Dance Marathon, organized by Lights Camera Cure (LCC). From 1pm to 7pm at the Avalon Theater, dancers and friends will take part in a mini THON event to raise funds and awareness for Four Diamonds and the Mattel Children's Hosptial at UCLA. Just like THON, dancers have been raising funds all year long to participate in this awesome event.
We spoke with Trevor Kress and Janet Markman, two members of the LCC Board of Directors, about the upcoming event. Kress handles communications and marketing while Markman tackles in-kind donations and dancer relations.
Kress looked back on his favorite memory thus far, as he's been a part of the event since its inception. "It's got to be when we broke $100,00 last year, " he said, "To think this was just an idea in our minds five years ago to now being a six-figure event. We hit a major milestone last year that proved our event as the real deal."
Markman added her sentiments about this major mark in saying "…it just felt absolutely amazing knowing that we are still going strong and truly are making a difference for the families battling pediatric and young adult cancer."
In regards to this year's marathon, there's a ton to look forward to. Markman is in charge of putting together the robust silent auction (which will include mobile bidding this year so that those not in attendance can participate) which includes things like tickets to see Jimmy Kimmel and Ellen Degeneres to beach packages and sunglasses.
As the event takes place in the heart of Hollywood, local celebrities are welcome to walk the red carpet. In years past, famous faces like Lamorne Morris (famous for his role as Winston on FOX's New Girl) and Ian Harding (AKA Ezra Fitz from Pretty Little Liars) have joined in on the fun. Oh, and remember Aaron Samuels? (Of course you do.) Jonathan Bennett of Mean Girls fame was one of LCC's celebrity ambassadors in 2015. And don't forget our favorite emcee – Devon Werkheiser, then Ned of Ned's Declassified, now singer-songwriter, as well as son of Penn State alum/LCC Executive Director Gary Werkheiser – will be there to keep up the energy and motivation for dancers and attendees.
Of course our favorite VIPs are the ones who benefit from events like this. Why does Kress stay involved? "It's for the kids," he says, "They need a voice. They need our support. They need everything that we can give them to conquer this disease."
Markman stays involved for a few different reasons. She was heavily involved in THON during her time at Penn State, so much so that she was inspired to continue her education to help the fight – this June, she'll be finishing up her PhD in cancer research and translational medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
She added, "While at Penn State…I got to see so many families celebrating the end of treatment, but an even more sobering number of families just starting their fight, and even worse, those that lost the battle…When I found out about the Hollywood Dance Marathon started by some Penn State alumni, I just knew I had to be involved."
There are still tickets available for the 5th annual Hollywood Dance Marathon, and anyone is welcome. The high-energy dance party event starts at 1pm on Saturday, April 2nd and ends at 7pm.
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Hope Gala Takes Over the Big Apple
This weekend, hundreds of Penn Staters will once again gather in the heart of Manhattan to celebrate the New York City Hope Gala, an annual event that raises money for THON and the Four Diamonds.
We got to speak with Jon Florio ('11) and Sara Leary ('14) who are both Communications Directors for the event. Florio focuses on media and supporter communication, while Leary takes on social media and creative design.
While the event is sold out, there are plenty of ways to stay connected. You can register for the silent auction by clicking here – with items like signed memoribilia and tickets to see The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, you don't want to miss out! Sisters Katie and Sydney Bush (a Four Diamonds family) will be taking over their Instagram throughout the event, and Hope Gala volunteers will be posting from Facebook and Twitterand using the hashtag #NYCHopeGala. The event will be emceed by Penn State alumna Kim Jones, and Devon and Leah Still will be making an appearance to present the first-ever Leah Still Award for Courage to Penn State alumnus and cancer survivor Ryan McGarry. Finally, you can continue to donate to this event by clicking here.
Both Jon and Sara were heavily involved with THON during their time at Penn State. Florio danced for Penn State Schuykill in 2008 and then became the group's THON chair the next year, and continued on as a member of Atlas during his junior and senior year while also participating as a Special Events committee member and Morale committee member, respectively. Leary started out as a freshman on the Morale committee and then moved on to the Public Relations committee where she volunteered as a Photography committee member, Publication Management captain, and finally as a Photography captain during her senior year. Leary was also involved through the Penn State Lionettes Dance Team, supporting the Ashley Fazekas family throughout her time in school and onward.
This weekend, though, will be a totally new experience for Florio and Leary as this is their first NYC Hope Gala! Florio is looking forward to "taking it all in" since it's "been a year of hard work, and I look forward to celebrating with everyone and meeting many of our supporters for the first time." Leary noted that she's excited for her parents to join in on the fun and can't wait to celebrate alongside her friends and fellow directors.
When asked why they continued their THON involvement post-graduation, each had plenty to say about the amazing cause.
Leary noted, "Graduating from Penn State, while extremely rewarding, meant losing the place I called home for the last four years. With that, meant losing the opportunity to be involved with THON as a student. While you can definitely get involved in many ways as an alumna, it was not something that I could so easily give up. Getting involved with The Hope Gala was a perfect fit, because it allowed me to help support the mission of THON and Four Diamonds after graduating, while also incorporating my professional interests and skill set. "
Florio said, "As with many Penn State students, THON was a huge part of my time in college. I lived and breathed THON and learned that amazing things can happen when a group of people work together towards a common goal. Once I settled into the 'real world,' I knew I wanted to get involved in an activity outside of work. The Hope Gala not only gave me an opportunity to stay involved with THON, it was a natural fit professionally as I work in healthcare communications at a large public relations agency in NYC."
This event is sure to be a fun one, so make sure you follow along on social media as mentioned above! For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
THON 2016 Raises $9.7 Million FTK!
Congratulations from all those on the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group Board of Directors to all those directly involved in making THON 2016 a success!
While tons of Penn Staters will be braving the cold as they come and go throughout the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend, one group of Nittany Lions will be celebrating in warmer weather.
The Florida Suncoast & Tampa Chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association are hosting their first-ever THON weekend event, Penn State Tropical Dinner Dance, benefiting THON.
Michele Reagan, who's in charge of this weekend's event, notes that many of these chapters' members weren't involved with THON as students. She says, "We would all go and watch the dancers during our individual time at Penn State and root them on when we were in school many years ago."
Now as the years go by past graduation, their roles have changed. "As Alumni now, we feel like it's a great way to get involved to support such a great cause."
The Penn State Tropical Dinner Dance takes place on Saturday, February 20th from 7pm to 11pm at The Eagles Golf Club (16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa, FL). With a $45 per person ticket, attendees will get to check out a buffet dinner with a DJ, dancing, raffle and silent auction including signed memorabilia from Sue Paterno, James Franklin and John Urschel, and even the live feed from THON.
Staying involved with THON after her time at Penn State has meant a lot to Reagan. She says, "THON has become such an tremendous event that it's not only a campus event for students but Penn State has made it a something that students, alumni and everyone in the State College community can participate in. Penn State owns THON, and we have been able to as a group passionately help fight against pediatric cancer."
Reagan is excited to join her fellow alumni for this first-time, big event. "We are looking forward to the camaraderie of all the Penn Staters for a single evening coming together to support such a worthy cause."
Reagan also wanted to thank a few contributors for their support of the Penn State Tropical Dinner Dance: "Thank you to the Eagles Golf Club for hosting the event for us. The three owners of the club are John Russell, Jim King and Bill Fustos and they are all Penn Staters. They have been generous with providing the venue and helping to bring in attendees and donations for the event. We appreciate their contributions!"
For more information about this event, you can visit their website and Facebook page – or send an email to Michele at email@example.com.
THON in the Second City
When Caitlin Bencel ('07) graduated from Penn State and moved to Chicago, she felt a little lost.
"At the time, it seemed like there weren't many Penn Staters moving out this way. THON was such an important part of my college career, and very few people in Chicago had ever heard of it; I felt a strong need to reconnect to THON."
Soon enough, she discovered THON in the Second City.
Bencel, who danced in 2007 (the first year held in the BJC) and was involved through Alpha Delti Pi in addition to heading up committees for Family Relations and Communications, is now the chairperson for THON in the Second City after joining the Penn State Chicago Board of Directors as the Service Chair in 2014.
THON in the Second City takes place this Saturday, February 20th, from 7pm to 11pm at Blackfinn Ameripub (65 W. Kinzie, Chicago). Tickets include passed appetizers, full dinner buffet, and an open bar with domestic beer and house wine. Dress for the event is cocktail attire.
Bencel says that attendees have plenty of great things to do throughout the evening. She says, "Our guests can expect to join other Penn State alumni from all over the Chicagoland area for a memorable evening dedicated to conquering childhood cancer." Silent auction and raffle prizes include autographed items from the Chicago Blackhawks as well as tickets to see Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field. Further, they'll be streaming THON's live broadcast from the BJC, a mere 570 miles away.
Bencel is certainly proud of what the event has become over the years. She says, "I'm really looking forward to continuing the the great momentum we've had with building the level of our event. It started on the back patio of a bar, and now we are hosting the event at a location in the heart of Chicago's nightlife. It's exciting to see the Chicagoland alumni come together for an amazing cause."
For more information about THON in the Second City, visit their website, Facebook, and Twitter – or send Caitlin an email at email@example.com.


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After fitting genuine Toyota central locking to my AE95, I was missing the boot actuator. I bought the car with aftermarket locking and used the locking out of an AE92 Seca, hence the lack of tailgate actuator.
As you can see, the comparison between a factory lock and non lock car is very simple, and generously, Toyota thread the extra mount hole for the locking motor.
Mounting the unit up is really simple, as I said previously, it's all there ready to go!
I was super stoked to finally piss off the scotch locked cheap piece of crap that had been playing up for a long time!
Because the wiring for the aftermarket lock was already run, I simply connected the plug for the genuine item to the existing run and got the soldering iron out – I need to and will do more soldering / wiring – it's my favourite thing in the world!
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Let's take a look at the issue of having too many projects to manage well. There's an old saying that if you want something done, ask a busy person. That's fine – unless you are the busy person. Ultimately it can lead to career burnout or sub-standard work that hurts your career.
Jen Lawrence, pictured at left, is a business coach and author of the new book Engage the Fox. Throughout her career as a senior-level executive as well as a business coach, she has witnessed everyone from the entry-level worker to senior management get burnt out due to increased work loads, mounting deadlines, and office politics.
She answered some questions about saying no that could be helpful for getting a project manager's life under control.
Q. What are simple ways for project managers to say no when they have too many projects? After all, it would seem managing more might be a good thing initially.
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Q. Sometimes being swamped comes down to simplifying complex problems. How can people solve complex business issues effectively?
A. It's key to have a good critical thinking process in place so that you don't fall into time-wasting pitfalls like procrastinating, spinning your wheels, or chasing false leads. A good process ensures that you engage the key stakeholders so you don't waste time finding a solution that will be rejected by others. By following a thinking process, you can move more quickly through your projects and have better results.
Q. You embrace four types of thinking that lead to better solutions. What are they?
A. The critical thinking process outlined in Engage the Fox has four key steps:
- Gather information before making decisions.
- Generate ideas using a fresh perspective.
- Evaluate options using a logic-driven process.
- Seek agreement at each stage of the process.
First, you want to gather the facts to ensure you have all of the necessary information. To remember this step, I like to think of a squirrel: nature's gatherer. Once you have gathered all of the available information, you want to generate possibilities (ideas, solutions, alternatives) like a fox (think about how they work their way into the chicken coop.) Next, you want to evaluate the information to figure out the best action to take. I like to think of an owl, sitting up high, swiveling his head around to take all of the information into account. Finally, you want make sure that the key stakeholders agree with your ideas. I like to think of a friendly dog like a golden retriever who draws others close. While you might feel silly thinking of animals in order to solve complex business problems, it breaks things down into simple, memorable steps you can rely on when in high stress situations.
Q. A project manager's training leads them to make assumptions based on past experience. How can they avoid jumping to conclusions in their work?
A. When you follow the steps of the thinking process, it helps you avoid thinking pitfalls like jumping to conclusions. By taking the time to gather all of the information about a situation and asking others if they agree you have all the data, you are less likely to overlook any key piece of information simply because it does not fit with your prior experience.
Q. You cite a statistic that an average professional gets interrupted 7 times an hour. What does that do to productivity and how can you cut down on interruptions?
A. It is impossible to think clearly when you are facing constant interruptions so it can be a real productivity killer. I'm a big fan of scheduling 50 minute blocks of uninterrupted work time if you are doing complex problem solving or decision making. Treat it like a meeting with a client: ask for no interruptions unless there is a true emergency and don't check email or texts. If you are in an open-concept work space, see if you can book a meeting room so people are less likely to interrupt you. If you have a lot of people who rely on you for information or approvals, build an hour or two in your day where everyone knows you are available. People are less likely to interrupt you if they know you will be available at a specific time to answer their questions.
Q. Any software solutions out there for these problems or is it just old-fashion ingenuity that is going to help someone succeed?
A. Technology is a wonderful thing and there is fabulous software out there that can make life easier in terms of scheduling, tracking results or sifting through data. There is no software that replaces good old fashioned critical thinking, however, which is why senior executives have identified critical thinking skills as key for future leaders.


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Resolving the issue of SSH command time out during discovery in Service Mapping
- The business service map displays the warning icon () on top or instead of the configuration item.
- The following error message displays for the configuration item:
SSH command timed out on host
Possible Cause
Service Mapping uses the SSH command that is taking longer than expected. It may happen if this command is performing an extensive search on the file system.
Resolution 1
Modify the pattern used for discovery of this configuration item so that this command takes less time.
Resolution 2
Modify the MID Server property controlling the SSH initial connection timeout:
- Add the mid.sa.ssh.timeout property for the MID Server used to discover the problematic configuration item. For operational instructions, see Create MID Server Properties.
- Set the value of the newly added property to be more than 60000 milliseconds (Default value).


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Attorney General Eric Holder has told federal prosecutors to not waste time, money or energy going after patients, prescribers and dispensers in the 14 states that allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
Attorney General Eric Holder has told federal prosecutors to not waste time, money or energy going after patients, prescribers and dispensers in the 14 states that allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
His is an attempt to find a reasonable middle ground in the conflict between marijuana laws in some states and federal law for all states. There was a second part to Holder's edict: there is to be no let up in the prosecution of those who use the more lenient pot laws as a cover for illegal activity.
The Justice Department memo gives prosecutors wide discretion in choosing which cases to pursue. Prosecutors are urged to pursue marijuana cases involving violence, the illegal use of firearms, selling pot to minors, money laundering or involvement in other crimes.
To be sure, there is a growing public acknowledgment that our marijuana laws are not working despite years of effort and millions spent on enforcement.
There are petitions being circulated to place propositions on the California ballot to make marijuana legal. Those, however are issues for another day. What we question is the seeming internal contradiction of Holder's order.
On the one hand, prosecuting those who prescribe, dispense and use marijuana for medicinal purposes - as allowed under California law - seems more like persecution. For some, marijuana offers temporary relief for what often are chronic health problems. Denying that relief seems inhumane.
On the other hand, as any number of police raids have demonstrated, there are those who are simply running head shops, illegally dispensing marijuana under the guise of the medical marijuana laws and reaping hefty profits in the process.
Last month in San Diego, authorities raided 14 medical marijuana dispensaries and arrested 31 people. They seized more than $70,000 cash. Authorities said that at one dispensary alone, more than $700,000 worth of pot was sold in six months. That would tend to be a red flag for illegal activity.
It's a puzzle just how federal officials are expected to not waste valuable investigative and prosecutorial time on legitimate marijuana dispensaries while at the same time gathering the information needed to pursue illegal dispensaries.
A short-term solution might be to simply remove legitimate pot sales from the hands of private entrepreneurs and place it in the hands of state officials. This would be something like alcohol package stores operated in some states. If we did that, it would mean that all other pot sales would be illegal.
The long-term solution, however, requires a calm, measured look at the issue of marijuana. To have any chance of working, a law must have two key elements: wide public acceptance that it is necessary and enforceability.
It's increasingly clear our existing marijuana laws enjoy neither.


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The members of BLACK EYED PEAS showed their support for stylish bandmate WILL.I.AM by donning clothes from his brand new fashion line at the Grammy AWARDS in Los Angeles last night (13FEB05).
The hip-hop star launches his new clothing line at the MAGIC convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, today (14FEB05).
But Will.I.Am decided to show off samples on the red carpet - with his bandmates - at the Grammy ceremony at the Staples Center.14/02/2005 02:41


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The Daily Mail is featuring an article about the promo event for the upcoming release of the film "Guardians of the Galaxy" featuring Dave Bautista (Batista), co-star Zoe Saldana and director James Gunn on Thursday in Singapore.
You can view photos and details at the article below.
The Daily Mail: Zoe Saldana promotes Guardians of the Galaxy


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The female competitors of the Club for rhythmic gymnastics "Budva" achieved great result on a yesterday's, second in a row, international tournament in rhythmic gymnastics, which was organized on the occasion of the celebration of the day of the Municipality.
Miona Bozovic has won the third place, while Sara Sanisic and Jelena Moracanin took the sixth position. The tournament, which was formally opened by the manager of the Municipality, Aleksandar Ticic, gathered 150 female gymnastic competitors from Montenegro, Serbia, BiH, Croatia, Slovenia, Russia, Bulgaria, and Romania.
– The Municipality Budva will in the future too support the successful competitors – said Ticic at this celebration. The president of the club "Budva" Vesna Radonic repeated that the Municipality and the Secretariat for sport have mostly helped the organization of this tournament.
– Our children have achieved great results, but counting in the fact that this year's tournament was much better then the previous ones. I would commend little Sara Stanisic who won the sixth place, and she has been training for just a month and a half – said Radonic.
– We have already spoken with the Secretariat for sport about the preparation of the national team of the rhythmic gymnastics which in an adequate way will represent us already next year in the European, Balkan, and World championship, and I hope also at the Olympics in London in 2012 – said Radonic.


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Those of you who follow energy and environmental issues with some regularity will surely know the McKinsey greenhouse gas cost abatement curve — but for those who are unfamiliar with it, it's shown above.
All sorts of interesting tidbits can be gleaned from the chart, but the takeaway point — one of critical import to the hundreds of government officials, business executives and advocates for energy reform gathered this week in Washington for the Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exhibition — is pretty simple: The most inexpensive way to bring down greenhouse gas emissions is to improve energy efficiency.
The chart is rendered in euros, but you get the idea. On the left side are the tactics with the lowest cost: efficient lighting, adding insulation and other kinds of retrofits, improvements in industrial efficiency. On the right side, the more expensive and complicated stuff: electric cars, solar and wind power, carbon capture technologies.
Such, then, is the message being repeated over and over at this week's conference, where exhibitors show off their energy management systems and strategies (think power strips and climate control systems, smart grid technologies, energy-saving window films and so forth), and policy wonks stump for efficiency as something that most everyone can agree on.
At Tuesday's opening plenary, Senator Lisa Murkowski, the Alaska Republican, took time to promote the American Clean Energy Leadership Act, a bill fashioned last July by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, of which she the ranking Republican.
The legislation, which has extensive energy efficiency mandates built in, has gone nowhere since.
The problem, Ms. Murkowski intimated, is that Congress, like the nation, remains deeply divided over just how to address the climate and energy challenges it faces. And she offered a grim assessment of prospects that Congress could pass a comprehensive climate and energy bill this year.
By contrast, energy efficiency is something that's "easier to build consensus around," she said.
The senator kept her comments short because she was headed back to Capitol Hill for the first of several hearings featuring testimony from BP, Transocean, and other embattled companies at the center of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster now unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico. (My colleague, Matt Wald, live-blogged that drama.)
But Ms. Murkowski did take time to rail against the E.P.A.'s current plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the auspices of the Clean Air Act — an unpopular tack among industry executives and others who argue that such regulation could eventually trickle down to stationary carbon-dioxide sources like, well, your house.
"The effects of E.P.A. regulation violates my first principle of climate change policy," Ms. Murkowski said. "Do no harm to the economy."
Whether the efficiency enthusiasts at the gathering agreed with Ms. Murkowski's take was unclear, but they offered polite applause as she slipped away to question oil executives about the hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil still spewing into the gulf.


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12"-Vinyl Nature And Organisation "Beauty Reaps the Blood of Solitude"
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12"-Vinyl Nature And Organisation "Beauty Reaps the Blood of Solitude"SUMPTOUS VINYL EDITION OF THE CD OF THE SAME NAME.
- black 180g 12"-vinyl
- mastered specially for vinyl by Bricoleur (CURRENT 93)
- high quality, super-audiophile disc - German pressing!
- all new artwork by Michael Cashmore
- Gatefold sleeve, foil blocked in two colours (gold and red)
- printed inner sleeve
- printed vinyl labels
- the first 500 copies personally signed by Michael Cashmore
Formed in 1983 by iconic English artist, musician and composer Michael Cashmore, NATURE AND ORGANISATION utilised a mix of acoustic instruments, surreal sound collage, cut-up super 8mm film and tape loops to create a sound that would later be regarded as influential in the genre of post-industrial music.
In the mid 80's Cashmore came into contact with David Tibet (ex-PSYCHIC TV) of the group CURRENT 93, which he later joined in 1990. For the next 20 years Cashmore wrote almost exclusively all of the music for the group including the seminal albums "Of Ruine or some Blazing Starre", "Sleep has His House", "Soft Black Stars" and "Thunder Perfect Mind". Not only is he responsible for influential songs like "A Sadness Song", "Whilst The Night Rejoices Profound And Still" or "The Bloodbells Chime" that are long considered classic of the progressive folk and industrial genre, he moreover has written music for British wave legend Marc Almond (SOFT CELL) and avant garde sensation Anohni (ANTONY & THE JOHNSONS). An artist renowned for his eclectic work and poignant nature, Cashmore is revered by music lovers as one of Britain's most influential and inspiring composers.
Working with CURRENT 93 gave Cashmore the perfect opportunity to record the first true NATURE AND ORGANISATION album "Beauty Reaps the Blood of Solitude". Released in 1994 the album included collaborations with David Tibet (ex-PSYCHIC TV, CURRENT 93), Douglas P. (DEATH IN JUNE), Rose McDowall (STRAWBERRY SWITCHBLADE) and Steven Stapleton (NURSE WITH WOUND) and demonstrated an advancement in the sound and composition of the groups musical output. With its mix of classical, acoustic and industrial elements "Beauty Reaps the Blood of Solitude" is now regarded as one of the most influential and seminal albums in the post-industrial/neofolk genres.
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- Introduction
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Do you prefer getting married or been partner that live together?
In today's culture, marriage is no longer necessary, but most people still prefer to get married. Personally I prefer just having a partner I live with, rather then wasting a whole bunch of money on some wedding (even if I do get married, I would choose one of those cheap wedding where you get married in a court house or even better, in Asia, you don't even need a court house, you go down to the marriage register office and the girl working at the front desk give you a forum, you fill it out and two weeks later they mail you a wedding license and that is it)
When they use the words "you old romantic you" I think I should point out that there may be sarcasm involved, peter565.
As American law and British law is similar then your partner may, to use an old phrase, be your common-law-wife. From this I pointed out to my partner's mother that she is my common-law-mother-in-law. That fair trips off the tongue.
Living together as man and wife without getting married is not a new idea. Up until the 13th century all a man and woman had to do was declare that they were living together as man and wife and that was it. It was the Christian church who stepped in and changed all that because they were not happy about it. Of course the money they could earn forcing everyone to get married in church had nothing to do with it.
Unlike in the past the reason to get married is no longer because everyone else does it. If you choose to marry then it is a real choice. And pick something you both like. Failing that pick something she likes.
If you decide to get married then surprise her with something special. And not just a six foot sandwich from Subways.
I woyld rathet have a partner for life than to be married. I got 2 kids, both arr troublesome, homework not done, not eating healthy food, sleeping late, tons of housework. I wish i was single
I am fine with people living together for a while, but it does seem like it is a good idea to get married at some point. Legally, someone that is married to you has more rights if something drastic should happen.
For instance, when my uncle was hospitalized, the doctors were not that interested in having anyone but family members meeting with them and discussing his health issues. Eventually they were OK with his girlfriend of many years being a part of it after we insisted. You simply have more rights as a married couple if an emergency occurs.
Having lived with women and being married to them from my observation there is very little difference.
The same issues arise regardless of marital status!
The only true advantage of marriage is entitlements/benefits in the event things go bad or wrong. In the event of a death money is easily transferred to the spouse. In the event of a divorce one person may end up paying money to the other as well as splitting up any assets accumulated over the years.
Where as a cohabitating relationship that breaks up usually ends with both people walking away with boxes packed with whatever they came with or what is legally in (their) name.
In the U.S. it is not uncommon to hear women in particular exclaim the following after a lengthy relationship end in a breakup:
"After investing all those years (I have "nothing" to show) for it."
For those types of women "commitment" means access to finances if things fall apart! It's not just about love, monogamy, and living together happily. Essentially marriage is a sort of government sanctioned prenuptial agreement that entitles the person with the least amount of means to get "something" if the marriage fails.
by SkippingThruLife 10 years ago
If you're married, think back to when you were newly engaged. What do you wish someone would have told you? If you're not married, feel free to throw out advice anyway. I love to hear different viewpoints and ideas on marraiage!
by Steve Anselmo 5 years ago
Do you believe that couples should live together before marriage?I personally believe that couples should live together before marriage because it allows them to see how they fare living in the same space daily. Are you in agreement? Why or why not?
by ngureco 7 years ago
For How Long Should A Man Live With A Woman Under The Same Roof Before marriage?The Girl Need Enough Time To Unmask That Mask The Man Is Wearing.
by Tina Boomerina 4 years ago
Why don't people in their 20s and 30s get married anymore?In the 70s, when I was in my twenties, men and women got married and, usually, wanted to have families. What has happened to change that?
by Robie Benve 6 years ago
What is the perfect age for a woman to get married?My daughter asked me this question and I am not sure what the best age to get married is. What you think? How old should the bride be to be a good wife and mother?
by Victoria Lynn 8 years ago
What are the advantages to getting married to your partner? or are there any?
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The Yard Sports Complex & Grounds Crew Coffee
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Sports facility open:
Monday-Friday 10am-7pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
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Hwy 371 to County Rd 168, turn left onto Peterson Path, past Tasty's
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An indoor baseball and softball facility where the community can practice all year long. Plus we have coffee and a drive-thru!
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Decisive, Pragmatic and Communicates Clearly
My wife and I had been trying for a baby for a while, seeing different gynaes for different checks. Saying goodbye to each gynae after each appointment. Some use medical jargons that I simply cannot understand, some were indecisive with their assessment, some require excessive diagnosis, and some were just PR experts….
We succeeded a month before our IVF appointment and scrambled for a new gynae.
Dr Lee is none of the above and we were impressed from the first visit. First of all, he explained what were the important and unnecessary tests/diagnosis. It was like a Myth Buster session for us.
He uses simple words to communicate all issues in a clear and concise manner.
For those who have been through the compulsory counseling sessions at hospitals that are confusing, unsettling and depressing; he made them so simple that when I recalled the same facts presented to me at the hospital, the information were actually pretty encouraging and with straightforward decisions.
He doesn't beat around the bush to communicate what you have done wrong in the pregnancy so that you understand and remember. He does give the FU YUANHUI (Internet sensation of Rios Olympics) look sometimes when you surprise him by reading up more than what is expected of you.
Mostly important, by going straight to the point, the time savings was significant and he uses those time to patiently explain the pre-natal, delivery and post-natal issues. One topic per visit, in a very systematic manner, and he makes sure you understood his points before walking out the room.
He is decisive and assuring.
Since most of the delivery issues were already discussed before my wife was admitted as mentioned above, we knew almost exactly what would be happening. Just need a little more assurance from him that day to reaffirm our earlier decisions.
The post-delivery visits to his clinic was also an educational journey like the earlier sessions. I learnt more than what I expected of myself at the start of the journey and Dr Lee was the catalyst.
When the anxiety is at an all-time high in fathers-to-be and hormones go crazy in mothers-to-be, Dr Lee is the gynae that you want to steer you in the right directions throughout the journey.
He has clinics at Novena and Bishan. The latter is very accessible and with ample parking lots. I choose him because of his previous Toa Payoh clinic which has ample parking as well, but his new Bishan location is even better.
Last but not least, his clinic is well-run with two capable, friendly and very professional assistants. So, we will be back!


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The workplace is constantly changing. Whether it's shifting demographics in the workforce with an influx of millennials book-ended with a generation that's retiring later than ever, r a new way of using data that changes the way we operate – nothing stays the same for long. Nonetheless, it's possible to make some predictions based on the facts and figures we've seen in recent months. Here are a handful of workplace trends we can still expect to see in 2018.
1. Data takes center stage
HR departments have gradually been adopting a data-driven mindset over the last few years, and with 'big data' and automation becoming more and more commonplace, 2018 is likely to see data being used even more extensively than it already has been. Whether it's data related to productivity, engagement levels or workforce demographics (all of which can be collected through good human resources software), or predictive data used to forecast staffing requirements or attrition rates, it's hard to believe that the workplace would continue to be anything other than data-led in 2018.
2. …which means knowing about GDPR
The new Global Data Protection Regulations will be in full force by 25 May 2018, creating far-higher standards for data protection. It will essentially mean that you'll have to obtain consent (or be able to demonstrate a 'legitimate interest') in collecting, storing and using people's data. HR professionals will need to know how it affects employees within their organization, recruiters and sourcers will need to understand how to prospect to candidates, and digital marketers will need to understand how to gather insights and market to digital audiences in a way that's GDPR-compliant. These are just examples, of course – almost every role in almost every industry imaginable is going to be impacted by this legislative change.
3. Mental wellbeing is more important than ever
Poor mental health and wellbeing have increasingly been discussed more openly in recent years, and 2018 shows signs that this is set to continue. With a push for 'wellness' in many aspects of our lives (and a generally more open attitude towards mental health and less stigma around disclosing it in public), employers will need to do more this year. Recent evidence suggests that 12.7% of all sickness absence days in the UK are due to ill mental health, but this figure is likely to be higher given that employees are reluctant to cite stress, anxiety or depression as a reason for not attending the office. With better mental health support in the workplace touted to save the UK economy £8 billion a year, 2018 is likely to see better practices than in previous years, or at least more discussion on the subject.
4. Self-employment rates continue to rise
The number of self-employed workers has been rising since 2008, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting that 15% of all people in work are currently self-employed. This amounted to approximately 14 million people in 2017, and with a growing 'gig economy' – this number is expected to rise. Despite the unpredictability of self-employment, many workers have no choice but to work on this basis, either full-time or part-time. For others, self-employment is a deliberate choice, with younger generations of the workforce (as well as those with caring commitments to family members both young and old) finding themselves drawn to the arrangement for the flexibility it provides.
5. Brexit may pose challenges
The UK's departure from membership of the European Union is ongoing, and as such, nothing is certain for the workplace in 2018 – except perhaps for the fact that uncertainty itself is guaranteed. Some experts are predicting that Brexit will pose obstacles to international recruitment, and we may see skills shortages in roles traditionally filled by EU (and non-EU) nationals in particular industries, even before Brexit is finalized. For example, the life sciences industry relies heavily on the free movement of skilled workers inside the European Union (as well as shared regulatory environment) given that much expertise, activity, and technology is concentrated in mainland Europe, the UK, and the USA. While the UK government is likely to want to the country to continue benefiting from this arrangement post-Brexit, inflammatory conversations regarding immigration is likely to act as a deterrent for EU nationals who would previously have considered moving to the UK to climb the life sciences ladder.
Of course, all these predictions are exactly that – just predictions. Who knows which trends will emerge in 2018 still – that we haven't predicted?
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Wednesday 12:00-1:00PM & Friday 3:00-5:00PM
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Dr. Santucci received his B.A. in psychology from Iona College in 1981 and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in experimental psychology from Kent State University in 1984 and 1987, respectively. In 1986 he accepted a postdoctoral fellowship in psychopharmacology at the Bronx VA Medical Center. In 1988 he was appointed adjunct professor of psychiatry at Ichan School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, an affiliate of the Bronx VA Hospital, a position he holds to this day. Dr. Santucci was appointed assistant professor of psychology at Manhattanville in 1990 and presently holds the rank of professor. Dr. Santucci's expertise lies in the general area of behavioral neuroscience with specific interests in psychopharmacology, learning and memory, drugs of abuse, recovery from brain damage, sport concussions, and emotions. Dr. Santucci maintains an active research lab and frequently mentors students on research projects, many of which result in joint faculty-student journal publications and professional conference presentations. At Manhattanville, Dr. Santucci teaches, or has taught, Physiological Bases of Behavior, Drug Use and Abuse, Psychopharmacology, Research Methods in Psychology, Statistics for the Social Sciences, Learning and Memory, Fundamentals of Psychology, and seminars on the neurobiology of drug abuse and the biological bases of mental illness.
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I've sung his praises before, but I'm long over due in introducing my husband! He has many amazing, wonderful qualities, but most importantly, I do believe we complement each other beautifully. Here are a few things that make my husband who he is:
1. He is ideal to the end. This is one of the things that first attracted me to him. His idealism is contagious. It makes you want to not settle for anything other than the best you can do and be. This comes out it his faith and his relationships with other people. He doesn't hold grudges and will always treat people as though they never wronged him. And although he has high standards, he is very forgiving and understanding of people's faults and doesn't hold this against them.
2. He is dedicated and has a strong work ethic. When he puts his mind to something, he will give it everything he has. He has done this athletically and academically time and again. When he works out, he maintains a constant schedule (changing his physical activity and his diet). In high school, despite being a year younger than everyone and physically less developed (he'll probably kill me for saying that!) he practiced like no other to make his team, which had several people go pro on it (we're a lot alike in that sense!). When he has a project due, it is no big deal for him to make himself stay up several nights in a row to reach the deadline. While he is very strong and fast and smart, what he lacks in natural talent he will make up ten-fold in effort. I love this part about him!
3. He knows how to have fun. For as hard as he works and as smart as he is, you think he'd be a really boring work-a-holic. But he's the opposite! Work hard, party hard is his motto. Of course this has calmed down now that he's married ;) but he still loves nothing more than having a casual conversation about something completely unrelated to work. He's the best at finding common ground with people he just met and will even talk to my deaf great aunt for hours! He is definitely a social, people person.
4. He loves God more than me. To be honest, this threatened me when I first met him. I didn't know how I could be #2 in a relationship. I've since matured a lot (thank God!) and realized that you can't love other people without loving God first. His faith is very important to him,he believes it and he understands it, unlike the other Catholic guys I've dated.
5. He doesn't need much. Materially, that is. One of my favorite examples is when we were doing our wedding registry and I put new towels on the list, he told me we didn't need anymore because he already had a towel. A towel people, that was so thin you could almost see through it! He cuts his own hair. I could count the times in the past 5 years that he's gone shopping for clothes for himself (two – and I took him both times), although he did want a big TV (which of course I agreed to) for when we have other people over, which brings me to the next one…
6. But he's very generous with other people, not stingy. He spends money on other people, just not himself. He will buy everyone in his family a birthday/Christmas gift to show them he cares and he will offer to pay for food/drinks whenever we go out with other people. He is prudent with himself so that he can afford to spend his money on other people.
6. His family is very important to him. Seeing how much his family mattered to him before we were married assured me of what a priority I would be in his life once we were married. He once had a conflict with his sister's college graduation. He had to be in Texas the evening before and in Cali the next morning, while getting his car to New Mexico that same weekend. His solution? Drive all night and take a red eye out of New Mexico to Cali. Not the common solution, but to him it was completely reasonable to him, and he did it (see #1). Another time, he literally emptied his bank account (I'm talking like, zero balance) in order to buy a plane ticket back to Cali in order to be there for his sister's engagement party (see #6) because family means so much to him. He also bought a last minute plane ticket, despite the crazy cost, so that he could be there for my dad's retirement, because he knew what a big deal it was for my family (even before we were married!). Now that we're married, we have issues like saving money for our own family, etc., so money is a little tighter (as in, we don't let that bank account get to zero), but family is still at the top of his priorities.
7. He's very meticulous. Which is why he makes a good engineer! If you give him 2 hours on a test, you will have to tell him to put his pencil down at the end of the 2 hrs, because he will work and re-work every problem until time is up. He also has this little bottle of hair gel that he fills and refills every time we go on a flight, so that he doesn't have to check his bag. And this little bottle is not easy to fill, but he'll take the time to do it which leads me to…
8. He is super patient. This is a very good complement to me, since I am not patient at all! He can calmly wait for things to happen and never expects results right away. This makes him a good partner on this current phase of our marriage :) He also doesn't get flustered when driving in strange places. Bonus!
9. He loves to cook. He actually taught me how to cook (I really only knew how to bake!). With his patience (and #7!), he makes everything from scratch, so although it may take 4 hours, it will taste really good!
10. He loves optimizing everything. He will research for hours before he buys something. That TV I mentioned earlier? Like 3 months of hemming and hawing over what he wanted in a TV and where to get the best deal. My engagement ring? Like 4 months of research. He's not the impulsive buyer (I am!) but always makes good decisions as a result.
11. He is the most logical person I know. This would bug me to no end when we first met and we've have discussions (see my faith story…) and while I had the desire for arguing (ahem) I had an a serious deficiency in some of my ways of logic. I love how Catholic schools teach logic and reasoning and he apparently sucked it up like a sponge because he is amazingly good at explaining complicated concepts and engaging in civil debate.
12. He loves children. He has great memories of his childhood and when his family gets together they always recount the memories of Halloween and Christmas and just fun random stories from their youth. I loved this part of him before we were married and it makes me excited for the day that we become parents because I know he will be a great father.
I could go on! But I'll stop there, because I'm sure you're sick of hearing about how awesome I think my husband is :) But I do want to call attention to almost all of these points because today, my husband successfully defended his PhD thesis! He had another presentation for work on Tuesday and I still don't know how he manages to do all that he does, but I am immensely proud of all that he has accomplished, and I know this is just the beginning of what he's capable of :)
So congrats to the first Dr. Moonhead…hopefully I'll be joining him soon!
Like Kathleen suggested, please introduce your other half on your blog!


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Sketchbook 1&2 Finding shapes in EVERYTHING
Many of my students have not had art since 8th grade, so in the beginning of the year I start my students out with relatively easy sketchbook assignments so they can grasp just how to use a sketchbook and how to look at everyday objects. Students usually feel that observational drawing is so hard because they look at the object as a WHOLE, if you break down the object into shapes, simple shapes, they are not so scary after all.
Find a picture in a magazine with shapes you would like to recreate. Today we are only looking for shapes, DO NOT recreate the photo yet. The only thing you do is find the shapes and outline them with a marker. Try to find ALL of the shapes that are present in the picture. **REMEMBER** TAKE A PICTURE AND UPLOAD IT TO "ALL SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS" IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
On the 2nd half of the paper you split from yesterday. Draw just the geometric shapes-you found in yesterday's assignment. **REMEMBER** I WILL RETURN YOUR SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENT, THEN TAKE A PICTURE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT AT THIS STAGE AND UPLOAD IT TO "ALL SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS" IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
This is a great resource video. I usually do not use it for class, but I gain ideas from watching it myself. https://www.arttutor.com/blog/201302/how-draw-using-basic-shapes-free-video


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Brahms to Clara Schumann 2 Dec. 1854
Brahms to Clara
Hamburg, Dec. 2
Dearest Friend.
I was deeply distressed by your last letter. What can I say to you? How can I comfort you,-I who also require comforting? How dearly you are having to pay for your husband's precious letter. What a terrible enclosure. I could feel no real joy at my good fortune; I could think only of you and your sorrow – not that the doctor's letter has deprived us of all hope, because I cannot believe that the spring will not make you the happiest of women. But how terribly hard it is that our hopes for the immediate future should be snatched from us! My poor friend, how you must be suffering. But your fears also are only for the winter, are they not? You too hope that the worst will then be over? Your husband is not suffering as much as you are. What a comfort this must be for a woman like you. I cannot stir from my conviction that your dear one's illness is cured but that his mind, unlike his body, is not yet fully restored. A letter from you makes him forget his loneliness for whole days and what a wonderfully soothing effect music must have upon him.
You remember how the doctors commented on your husband s first letter which you thought "unexpectedly sensible". You don't know what trouble I had to prevent the doctors from announcing to you, when in Ostend, that your husband s correspondence would be reduced. Remember, too, how much of his behaviour strikes the doctors as unnatural. When I saw him he put his hand to his mouth as usual, and the doctor said portentously to me, "Look, he often does that"! I replied "He has always done that". "Yes", he said, very gravely, "many people have told me that already." There is much even in your husband's letter which the doctors will not be able to explain. But oh, how childish I must appear to you with my inadequate attempts at comfort. All we can do is to have hope and faith. It is no good thinking about it, for that neither brings hope nor fosters or strengthens it. But you may derive comfort from the dear letters. They are so beautiful, so full of love. Was not the last to you the most beautiful of all? But I ought not really to say that. For see how he thinks of me – with what fond affection!
But forgive my letters and believe me when I say that I am graver at heart when I think of you than you can possibly gather from my letters. When I write to you I feel as though I were speaking to you. You bear your grief so proudly that one easily forgets all the pain of it and becomes cheerful; I am still young and often boyish, you must forgive me. You must surely believe and know that I really feel things deeply, and that although my youthful spirits or levity make me appear different, they can never allow me to forget. I have sent the letter direct to Joachim. How great your friendship for us must be to have allowed you to make this great sacrifice on our account. One cannot speak one s gratitude, one can only prove it. With deepest love and reverence, Your Johannes.
Litzmann, Berthold, Ed., Letters of Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms 1853-1896, Vol. I, Edward Arnold & Co. 1927
Anonymous permalinkAugust 12, 2015 1:14 am
This is the real letter that Brahms had sent to clara?