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I have no teaching experience. Should I get a relevant certificate?
This is a common question that many prospective teachers ask. Perhaps you graduated with a degree in Science, Philosophy, or Journalism and have absolutely no background in dealing with kids. Should you get a certificate? Let's go over your options first.
If you're curious, I've laid out some common acronyms used in the "teaching English abroad" industry. You don't need to memorize them. I go over the most important one right below the table.
That's a lot, isn't it? Well, the most important one you really need to know is "TEFL" if you're interested in teaching in Korea. The term is used interchangeably with "TESL," "TESOL," and "CELTA" because they are all certifications. However, "TEFL" certificates are commonly seen when applying for schools in Korea.
Do you really need a TEFL certificate?
If you're looking for a job at a hagwon (for-profit private institution), you probably won't need one. Will it look better on your resume? Possibly.
If you have one of the following backgrounds, you do NOT really need a TEFL certificate:
In all other scenarios, especially if you have no teaching experience, it may be worthwhile to nab one.
Which TEFL Certificate?
If you've begun your research on which certificate to get, you probably have found at least a dozen different brands of TEFL certificates. You might have seen i-to-i, TEFL Online, CIEE, and so on. Which one is the best?
Hagwons usually do not really care where you get your certification.*
* Public schools, on the other hand, do take a careful look on accreditation of the program and legitimacy of the course content. They often want certifications that include in-class instruction (brick-and-mortar location) of at least 20 hours.
TIP for hagwons: Get the cheapest online TEFL certificate, preferably one that isn't known to be fraudulent (stay away from International Open Academy). Though TEFL certificates do not need to be accredited, steer clear from ones that are publicly disdained.
The quality of instruction will differ depending on which program you use. Some will be entirely text-based with lots of reading, while others may include interactive activities, forums, videos, teacher feedback, etc. If you're looking for a fulfilling resource of information and material, don't pay a premium of $500 for a TEFL education to get it. Get that wealth of knowledge for free (more on that in my next post).
TIP for public schools (EPIK or SMOE): Find a TEFL certificate that offers in-class instruction. There is a table on the EPIK application that asks how many in-class instruction hours you have taken.
It is only required for Busan locations to have 50 in-class hours, but it will increase your chances of getting accepted for any other school as well. You can see directly on their website that they "highly prefer" an in-class TEFL component.
Recommendations for TEFL with in-class components:
* KEI-TEFL is offered online with 5 hours of guidance in-person at their Korea location. They are accredited by Korea's Ministry of Education, so it is 100% recognized by government programs like EPIK and SMOE. You can purchase a separate 20-hour Onsite Training Module for an additional $400.
** Several Redditors used Oxford Seminar and were accepted into EPIK.
Other Tips for EPIK
TEFL Fullcircle
I received my credentials from TEFL Fullcircle (see below), which is currently on Groupon for $39. If you wait for a Groupon seasonal discount, you could get it for as low as $31.
Accreditation doesn't really matter if you're applying to hagwon schools in Korea because rarely will they check. There is no internationally recognized and accepted accreditation body for TEFL/TESL/TESOL certificates. However, if you would prefer a program with somewhat legitimate credentials, they have been approved by Accreditat, which "accredits" 12 other TEFL programs under their standards.
You can visit TEFL Fullcircle's website to see a syllabus of 26 different modules for the 160 Hour Professional TEFL Course. Subjects range from teaching common subjects like writing, reading, and speaking to how to manage a classroom to specific techniques for activity prep. Their grammar section (Module 5) is very intense and has an unnecessary amount of verb tense review. I don't know anyone who would be able to get 100% without help.
Many of the lessons are very intuitive, such as "use positive reinforcement," and "take advantage of technology to supplement your lessons." If you have absolutely no or extremely limited experience teaching in a classroom setting, there are great pointers that would be helpful to know.
Most of their material is based on techniques and articles from Oxford and other credible sources. They include a list of additional readings to emphasize the information learned in a specific module. I've read a few of them and it can be informative.
There is one module that goes over the theory of learning and cognitive behavior of early language development. It was probably the most interesting section for me. The Verb Tense section is over the top and excessive. It goes over the very nitty-gritty of all types of tenses, naming each category in a over-simplified manner making it even more confusing.
For beginning teachers, they have a solid reference for a lesson plan template that I could potentially see myself using. Overall, fundamental topics are covered, but I definitely recommend reviewing their supplemental materials if you want a more thorough education.
Their website is probably the most professionally designed I have seen for any TEFL certificate program ever. It's extremely pleasing to the eye (a plus for me!). However, once you sign up and begin learning, it's a whole different story. Don't get me wrong, it's not like a 90's website with seizure-inducing flashing GIFs, but it is a slight disappointment after seeing their wonderful home page.
When you first login, you will be prompted for a Start Date, which is when you will begin to have access to all their material. After, you'll see your Home screen.
Home Screen
The big black box you see at the center of the page is actually un-clickable, which is kind of silly. You have to press the title "Advanced 160 Hour TEFL Course" right above it to be directed to the Modules.
You will then be directed to the following Module Dashboard:
Module Dashboard
I highly recommend opening each module in a new separate tab. If you don't, the website directs you to whichever link you clicked on (Introduction, Module, or Module Exam), but there is no way to get back to the Module Dashboard you see above. You will have to go back to Home Screen → Module Dashboard → Module lesson again. It's a very frustrating experience.
Module 4: Introduction
For example, this is the "Introduction" to Module 4. There were only 2 slides of information, as you can see in the "Table of Contents" on the left. There is the "Module Content" and "Introduction" pages. After that, there is nothing that prompts you to go to the next part: the actual Module 4 content with all the relevant learning materials.
You begin at Module 1 out of 26. Each module is organized to have a list of smaller topics ("units") that relate to the overarching module. You may only move on to the next module after completing your current one.
Every lesson is presented through text and an occasional picture. There are no videos or audio. You will have a few quizzes spread throughout multiple units and a "final exam" at the end of a module.
Quiz for Module 2 & 3
You can flag questions you're struggling with. The Quiz Navigation bar on the left tells you how many questions there are.
At the end of all 26 modules, you will need to take an "End of Course Assessment." This involves taking a 61-question test, creating a lesson plan and writing an essay regarding teaching principles and methodologies you learned from the course. You will submit it to TEFL Fullcircle directly via e-mail (email@example.com) for a real review and approval from one of their staff.
The e-mail response I received after submitting my End of Course Assessment materials.
It took them roughly 2 weeks to assess and award me my certificate (during the holidays)
The TEFL Certificate that was available for download after passing.
I did not order a hard-copy. I printed it at home myself.
GOAL: Obtain your TEFL Certificate ASAP
Since you have access to all past test questions and answers (exams are open-book), I recommend just speed reading through all the material without taking notes. You won't retain a lot of the information, but this will probably be enough to give you a general gist of what a module covers.
Steps to Achieve Goal
Yes, this is not efficient for actually learning the material. However, in many cases, the goal of a TEFL certificate when you're trying to find a hagwon job in Korea is to check the "TEFL Certificate" box that employers screen for.
IMPORTANT: You will still need to know a few core concepts in order to understand and correctly do the "End of Course Assessment" to receive your certificate. If you fail, you will have to e-mail them and ask for a re-do. Hence, you should not skip the material, but speed read or skim through it.
TIP: Pay special attention to the PPP technique and how to apply it during lesson planning.
It took me one full weekend to complete all the modules and finish the final course assessment (lesson plan and essay), dedicating my entire morning to evening - probably 20 to 30 total hours spent. I used the speed reading method to go through each module. For the grammar section (verb tenses), I assure you, you will not remember every single rule that they review, so I recommend super speed reading those lessons and using the strategy above to complete that module.
You should anticipate an additional 2 weeks for TEFL Fullcircle to review and give you a PASS/FAIL grade on your "End of Course Assessment."
Is the program worth it? Yes, if you are applying to hagwons! You pay less than $40 to receive a 160 Hour TEFL certificate from an accredited program. The material may be dry and not as extensive as other programs, but for the benefit of adding an extra credential to your resume for a low cost, I 100% endorse TEFL Fullcircle.
The information itself is actually decent. When time permits, I go back and review some of the concepts. Most of the content is intuitive, but there are a few modules that make me think "oh, that's pretty interesting."
TEFL Fullcircle Registration
If I somehow convinced you to get a certificate from TEFL Fullcircle, cool! I don't have an affiliate link, so I'm not selling my soul to get you to register unfortunately.
Steps to Sign Up
After setting your start date, you'll have 6 months to complete the certificate. Good luck!


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It's more than a week later, but just for fun, I thought I'd share some snapshots I took of paintings I made for Mother's Day. The top one is a painting of a childhood picture of my mother's mother.
My mother-in-law requested a turtle and since she lived in Maryland for years, I thought she should get a terrapin. The first version looked like a gila monster with a shell, so this was as close as I was gonna get!
And the last one was sent to my grandmother. It's a David Austin rose that I seriously just dashed off...sometimes the prettiest are the easiest.
I'm DC-bound for a couple days so I (probably) won't be posting, but when I get back, hopefully I'll have fun stories to share!

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Very little could be more painful to the daughters of Leon Klinghoffer than a play that attempts to justify his murder.
Here is his daughters' take on the Metropolitan Opera's presentation of "Death of Klinghoffer."
'Death of Klinghoffer' is an injustice to our father's memory | Lisa and Ilsa Klinghoffer | The Blogs | The Times of Israel
The Metropolitan Opera should be embarrassed by this production. Shame on the MET.
Stephen M. Flatow
Monday, October 20, 2014
Daughters tell it like it is about Metropolitan Opera 'Death of Klinghoffer' is an injustice to our father's memory
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"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."
– Voltaire
The inverted pyramid is most recognizable due to use by journalists. The method is simple to learn. In fact, you may have already learned it if you have written essays or term papers. The first section is the lead. It consists of the basic questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Then, the body paragraphs are next and finally the conclusion. Let's look at each of these individually for a more in-depth comprehension.
Above all else, let's focus on the story's lead. This where you answer the six major journalistic questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? It's important to note that you won't be able to answer all of these every time. Answer as many as you can, however, and make sure you get as much in-depth information as possible. This ensures that you draw your reader into your news story. You want to essentially "hook" your reader onto your writing. Why should they care? Why should they keep reading and find out more?
This section holds the most relevant information of the story. If you're using this in journalistic writing, keep this in mind: most readers skim and only read the first paragraph. If they don't find what they want to know, then they find a news story that will answer their question. Be that writer that answers their questions. The reader gauges whether or not your news story is what they want to read.
On that note, I urge you to write your lead — and the rest of your story — to your editor's standards. Hear me out on this. You may not ever meet the bulk of your readers. These readers have a wide range of reading levels. Their education levels are over the chart. They may have a specific style of writing which really catches their eye. You can't drive yourself crazy with this list. Write your story in your writing style, your education level and your reading level. You can't overwhelm yourself by knowing that people aren't reading it. Just know that someone is reading it. That should be good enough.
Gradually move into your body paragraphs. These are your middle paragraphs. Any facts and quotes will appear within this section. In journalism there is a hierarchy. The information goes most important to least important. Readers are going to be looking for this format each time. Essentially, you don't tell readers the punch line before the joke. And why would you? It would confuse them. They would stop reading your story and find another writer who wrote it better.
Journalistic writing and types of stories are always different. However, the inverted pyramid usually stays the same. Any argument or evidence you have for your story should go within these bulk paragraphs. This also includes any supportive details. Background information and thorough analysis may be something to include here. You're giving your readers the meat of the story. Back up any claims you have with proof. Make sure that these claims always go from most important to least important. After all, that is the structure of the inverted pyramid.
Finally, we move into the conclusion. This is the wrap-up portion of your news story. Include any final details which you want your readers to know. You can also include a short biography of you (the writer). Post your email address, social media accounts or a website. Some journalists post a phone number, but I wouldn't recommend this unless it's your office number. Don't ever post your personal phone number.
The end of the article may also include a call-to-action. This is useful if you write feature stories or cover city meetings. At the end of your article, you may indicate when an upcoming event will occur. This informs the public of the event. Readers may not always have access to technology so keep this in mind.
What has been your experience with the inverted pyramid? Leave me a comment.


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I offer a sliding scale to students and to others who are not able to pay the regular fee. Please contact me to discuss.
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This Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless is late type 1 variant. It features Colt's high polish blue finish with fire blue small parts. Has a 4" barrel with external barrel bushing. Thumb safety has an retaining screw on the right side of the frame. Note the slide has slide serrations that are now fully cut instead of plunge milled. At this point the roll mark has changed from the "Browning's Patent" to "Patented".
This example is factory engraved with factory pearl grips. The engraving work was done by Cuno Helfricht. It should also be mentioned that Helfricht held the position of the Colt factory engraver from 1879 until he eventually retired in 1919. He was then replaced eventually by Wilbur Glahn.


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Monday, 5 March 2012
Living in a Device World
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- dougperis said...
Interesting dilemma for the operators. They do own the customer and the customer experience but that in it self does not drive loyalty, and churn is inevitable, site the high churn rates with the Indonesian telcos. Can an operator be a OTT? I think SIngTel seems to think so, with their AmpEd store and today's announcement of their acquisition for mobile advertising. But can that ever compete against a world full of apps developers? Probably not but somewhere out there lies the answer and likely to be a happy compromise of providing efficient connectivity/download speed and localised apps for their customers. Could work for country telco but a huge nightmare for global telcos operating country by country.
- 6 March 2012 at 01:02
- Martijn Brouns said...
From a consumer's perspective thing may look more nasty. It is not only the carrier that faces rapid changes (and may not even know what to build when we talk about 'creating ecosystems')...
As you said, many of us already own 5 or more smartphones, 1 or more tablets, 2 laptops, a pc, etc. This urges most of us to find products and solutions that do not lock us in (or at least makes us feel we are not locked in, like Apple does).
Most consumers perceive operators as electricity companies, railway companies, gas stations, etc. They simply provide the utilities to keep things going. When any of those companies only makes an attempt to make us feel home (let alone building ecosystems for us), we start feeling locked-up.
Likewise, we need to realize it is impossible to "build" ecosystems. Ecosystems aren't built (then they fail like Google Plus and Nokia Ovi) but start off very small and grow organically. In most cases they are successful if they have something simple yet unique to offer that matches what users were looking for all along. They do start off with the dilemma 'how to monetize' but with ' how to delight'. That's why big companies generally cannot do this kind of thing. They build Frankensteins: big, strong but without a soul.
As for carriers, the best they can do is embrace newly appearing ecosystems: make sure they become intrinsic parts of them. This is done by opening up their walled gardens and allow developers to make better use of the wireless network. Offer them access to network resources and when these 'outsides' become successful they can cut deals. In fact, it's a bit like gardening: nurturing the soil (open up), sowing seeds (attract developers/brands), taking out weeds (assure security) and only then... harvest (monetize).
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Healthcare IT Startup with Big Answers to Big Data
April, 2012 – While US and European governments actively seek to reduce healthcare costs and improve outcomes, one UK-based startup is poised to answer the million dollar data analytics question: how can we make meaningful use of data if we don't know what it means?
Clinithink has developed an innovative cloud-based data analytics technology specifically for healthcare applications. Clinithink's patent-pending Clinical Language Indexing software (CLiX) uses Natural Language Processing and propriety algorithms to construct fully-coded output from physicians' notes using industry data standards (ICD-9, ICD-10, and SNOMED CT).
The software addresses the need for data elements to be consistently coded, regardless of how it is input, and reusable for purposes that extend beyond billing. CLiX enables third party reseller solutions targeted at healthcare providers, insurers, pharma companies and other aggregators of clinical data to gain powerful and valuable insights into increasingly large volumes of unstructured textual data.
Despite the challenging economic conditions, Clinithink's unique and sought after proposition has led to it being identified as a company with high growth potential and has resulted in significant funding from a number of investors led by Vanguard Atlantic, a US venture capital firm specializing in equity investments in software and services.
CEO of Clinithink, Chris Tackaberry said, "The investment by Vanguard Atlantic dramatically enhances our ability to deliver our vision of having a positive impact on the growing healthcare-data industry. In particular, we are now able to expand our presence in the US where our software has already been adopted by a number of partner organizations."
CEO of Vanguard Atlantic, Lee Keet said, "CLiX is the first software to use such cutting-edge methodologies to create repeatable codes that can be used for detailed analytical studies of symptoms, treatments and outcomes. We are pleased to be supporting the growth of Clinithink, a start-up that has already demonstrated their value and potential in an industry in great need of innovative solutions to help drive down cost."
Following a successful multi-million dollar initial close, the deal will remain open for a short period to allow for another institutional investor to join on the same terms.


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Dear Parents and Students,
Last Friday morning I was upstairs in the Music room listening to the kindergarteners practice their songs for our Christmas concert which will take place on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 PM in the church. They were singing "Away in a Manger" with Miss Ascoff and Mr. Kraehling. In years past we have sung formal, more sophisticated Christmas songs in the church. We will still do that but, thanks to our new music teacher, Mr. Gresens, we will add a more communal and traditional portion to our Christmas program. After the more ceremonial part, which should last about 45 minutes to one hour, we will convene to the auditorium for light refreshments and heavy caroling. Our evening should conclude at 8 PM.
Music has always been a great way to bring people together, and what better way to bring the Star of the Sea community together than to sing carols at Christmas time?
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Warm Up Your Winter Party
While we're sure you plan to keep the thermostat at a reasonable temperature during your winter soiree, there are other, more creative ways to keep your party guests warm this winter. We've compiled a few of our favorites for you to try at your event.
1. Warm Drinks / Cocktails
With as many Pinterest cocktails as there are available online, it's difficult to narrow the list down, so we've linked a couple of our favorites, here – and if these aren't enough, a simple "Winter Cocktail" search on Pinterest should do the trick.
Hotty Toddy
This one may be obligatory, but you can never go wrong with a classic, spiked herbal tea. It's simple, yet a safe bet that plenty of guests will gravitate toward.
Slow Cooker-Mulled Wine with Cranberries and Rosemary
This cocktail isn't necessarily warm in temperature, but the scents and flavors of the holidays are mulled together into your cup, sure to make you feel plenty warm on the inside.
2. Warm Dishes
Many dishes are served warm, but these offer more than just their temperature.
Turkey, Cranberry and Brei Eggrolls
These apps have Thanksgiving written all over them. Regardless of the date of your party, these are the perfect mix of sweet and savory and make a great warm-up bite to set the tone for the rest of the party.
Tomato Bisque Soup
Nothing warms you up quite like a hot bowl of soup. Throw in some mini grilled cheese bites and your guests will be good to go. Simple, yet tasty and effective.
3. Fireplace / Warm Lighting
If your event space houses an actual fireplace or fire pit, then light it up to allow your guests to gather round, literally bringing them closer together.
Unable to start an actual fire? Incorporate plenty of candles or use warm lighting to evoke the idea of the warmth and lighting that a fire would give.
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Use fun, winter and holiday themed props to get your guests moving around in silly poses and scooting in close for photos.
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National Trucking Week
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), Canada's national trucking group, in conjunction with the provincial trucking associations, launched National Trucking Week many years ago. It begins on the first Sunday in September and runs to the following Saturday.
The purpose of the weeklong celebration is to recognize the important contributions made by the 400,000+ Canadian men and women who keep the country's freight moving.


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Requiem by Lauren Oliver
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Disappointing. Predictable. Why was this a trilogy?
Ok, you need a little more: there's a love triangle that started in Book Two that gets resolved (almost literally on the last page). The Bad People get theirs, the Good People triumph (was there any doubt?). Hana and Lena's voices are still interchangeable.
Even having missed Pandemonium it was easy to catch up on what was happening - and without a ton of exposition wasted either. That's a good thing, I'll admit. But seriously, this was possible a book, or a book and sequel. Not a trilogy. That's not going to stop the fans of the Delirium series, so I'll stop now.
ARC provided by publisher.


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Silver Jewelry is Finesse And Glamor by Jenny More
Silver Jewelry is Finesse And Glamor
Jewelry has often been connected with beauty, glamor, wealth, status and power, on the other hand silver jewelry has defined an altogether unique aspect of jewelry.
Silver has been observed as getting price effective and inexpensive, silver jewelry has generally been in vogue on account of its effortless availability. Extra over, currently when the prices of silver have been touching zenith heights, the craze for designer silver jewelry does not seem to slow down and instead has caught new momentum.
Silver is an element, which is recognized for its brightness and glittering white color. Ever due to the fact ages, silver has been extensively utilised in crafting stunning and stunning jewelry and different other adornments. In Indian households, silver has an altogether different and distinct location as it can be considered an auspicious metal together with gold.
Evidences have proved that in earlier times, silver coins were utilized as currency in various regions of the world and that showcased the importance of silver jewelry. An antidote to a number of maladies and monstrous powers, silver has been reputed as a vampire repellent also according to the mythical beliefs. That's by far the most probable reason why silver is utilized to coat mirrors' borders.
Silver has been employed as a precious metal and it has also been utilized for producing high value objects reflecting the wealth and status of the owner. Having said that, it can be only silver jewelry that has fetched this lustrous metal a substantial location in the jewelry industry. As time demands new changes and makeovers, similarly the silver jewelry market is all geared up to replace the regular gold jewelry with the sparkling new ranges of silver jewelry and silver ornaments.
Certainly, it is actually the come back time for silver jewelry within the ever experimenting fashion and ornament industry. The exotic new collection of shining and shimmering silver jewelry have caught a lot of by surprise and thus silver jewelry these days has a firm base of prospects all over. With different new and innovative styles flooding the jewelry industry these days, silver jewelry has created a entire new range of stylish but conventional, contemporary but ethnic silver jewelry collection, which attracts 1 and all alike.
Silver armlets, anklets, bangles, chokers, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, tops, pendants, rings, toe rings, hair clips, brooches, silver jewelry sets, nose rings, cuff links, and so on. are few examples of silver jewelry. As fashion keeps changing with the pace of time, several trends come and go. Having said that, what remains intact will be the intricate and meticulous artistry inside the jewelry. Similarly, silver jewelry has come across a lot of varieties, designs, and fashionable trends and has won accolades all over.
An enormous base of designers from India and globe wide have been engaged in carving a whole new, sophisticated and contemporary silver jewelry. Gemstones carved in silver jewelry basically look stunning and in particular pearls when crafted and embedded in silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces out shine numerous other jewels. Currently several designs have been introduced with gemstones embedded in silver jewelry. Sterling silver and many other alloys constituting silver as an integral metal have also been newly introduced.
The brightness plus the fantastic finish is what defines great silver jewelry. Nonetheless, one ought to be added cautious though buying jewelry along with other valuable merchandise. For those who wish to go ahead and fill your jewelry boxes using the finesse silver jewelry, go ahead and be a spendthrift, but just ensure that you buy it from authenticated and trust seal stamped jewelers or merchants.
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At this stage in pregnancy the only thing i can really appreciate is comfort. I've been eternally jealous this summer of everyone in their linen co-ords, wrap dresses, vests. All of which have been a no go for my ever expanding waistline. When you love fashion as much as i do, it's a challenge, let me tell you! Alas enter the Zara co-ords…
The latter stages have been tougher, but now that the temperatures are cooling down and we're heading into the glorious season of orange and caramel i'm embracing the new collections hitting the high street. I've loved shopping in Zara this pregnancy. They are one of the few places that regularly do trousers with and elasticated waist, and also maintain a collection that is comfortable and versatile for all shapes (note they now sell XL!!)
I bought this outfit in store without trying it on. Changing rooms and i are not on the best of terms right now. Plus is was a roasting day and the queue was intense. Luckily, when i got home and tried it on, i fell in love! Not only is it comfy, it's light and airy without being excluded to a summer piece. I'll definitely be wearing this post baby, so long as i can nip a boob out on demand for feeding, we'll be on to a winner!
I think the best thing about this outfit is how chic i feel in it, and how the compliments have made me feel! I don't deny that i find being pregnant hard and i find getting large even harder. So when i can find something to wear that makes me feel like $1million i reckon you all need to know about it! it may look like pyjamas to some, but make no mistake this was made to be seen!
I love how Claire has captured these images too – i really do feel at my best and the light is just… MWAH! I've really enjoyed working with a photographer recently and if you're looking for a freelance camera person to take your blog images in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, i can highly recommend this little love- she's great!!
Just for you – i've linked and suggested a few of my other favourite co-ords from Zara that are available this season for late Summer/Autumn. Clearly none of the models are pregnant, but all of the trousers here have elasticated waistbands and the tops are lovely and floaty meaning whether you're pregnant or not, these guys are made to flatter!
Click on the photos to be taken directly to the site and whilst you're there, you can check out my sunglasses and my bag – both also from Zara! Some of the accessories this season have been so on point i feel like i've never owned so many sunnies – but then it could also have something to do with the weather? I've also linked in my shoes, which are a great Acne Studios Dupe from Topshop. Real leather pointed mules, great for slipping on and running (haha) around town!
Where did you shop for your summer wardrobe? Have you been pregnant in the summer and found dressing impossible? I'd love to hear where you shopped and how you coped!


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A Quick Rundown of Resources
Steps That Can Help You Maintain Your Health and Wellness Both health and wellness are linked. If your body is healthy, it cannot be solid that your mind is healthy too and while your mind is healthy, it does not mean that your body is healthy too. A lifestyle that is aimed at health and …
Steps That Can Help You Maintain Your Health and Wellness
Both health and wellness are linked. If your body is healthy, it cannot be solid that your mind is healthy too and while your mind is healthy, it does not mean that your body is healthy too. A lifestyle that is aimed at health and wellness offers many advantages. The more healthy you are, the more energetic you become, and as a result you lead a better life. Lack of health will cause you to become ill and bedridden and cause you to seek the assistance of your loved ones to lead your life. Health and wellness are earned, and you, therefore, have to work for them.
Eating healthy is one of the major ways that your body can remain healthy. The food you consume daily should have all the nutrients. You should make sure that you take a lot of green vegetables and water. For a more balanced lifestyle, you have to determine what your body needs so that you can avoid taking too little or too much. Your body should keep fit all the time. It will assist your body to build muscles in several areas. Another benefit of this exercise is that it will help you stay appropriate and get rid of obesity.
Having enough sleep will also ensure that you maintain both health and wellness. The current life has become too busy, and this has caused most people to avoid sleeping. You should, however, remember that if your body does not have enough sleep, it will not perform to its optimum.
Lack of stress will also enable your mind and body to relax. Many people suffer from diseases and ailments due to the anxiety in their bodies. If you keep overworking your body, you will not be able to function well in the long run. If you want to refresh yourself and overcome the challenges that you face day-to-day, you have to take breaks between activities.
Addictions avoid the body from maintaining health and wellness. Addictions are sources of toxins that cause cancer and all sorts of ailments. A life that has no addictions is healthy and comfortable.
An active mind plays a great role in ensuring the health of the entire body and the wellness of the body itself. These activities will provide radical growth and improvement. The mind is not different from the body in that it needs nutrients and workout. The more active the brain is, the more efficient and alert the whole body is.
Your soul should be free and relaxed. Appreciate what you have so that you can keep your spirits up in times of adversity. Every day, engage in activities that help boost your mind.
As long as you follow the above steps, your body will remain healthy and your mind will be well. It is worth the price than undergoing pain and being hospitalized and bedridden.
The Beginners Guide To Health (What You Need To Know To Get Started)


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Last year I posted a piece on using fire mimicry to treat early leaf senescence in California buckeyes. A few days ago I checked up on these buckeyes and re-photographed them. As you can see in the photos posted here the buckeyes are continuing to show improvement after tending with fire mimicry practices.
When I first saw these trees in 2005 they appeared to be severely stressed due to soil acidification. The lawn areas around their base had a dense cover of mosses growing among the grasses. The mosses were removed by thatching the lawn areas and the soils were treated with several hundred pounds of soil minerals (Azomite and calcitic limestone).
These and other results (see here and here) are showing that the fire mimicry practices which are working so well in restoring the health of the oaks (see here, here, here, here, here, etc.) are also useful in restoring the health of other kinds of trees. This certainly makes sense if the problem is ecological (e.g. fire suppression, soil acidification, overcrowding, etc.) rather than pathological (e.g. disease, insect pests).
I encourage anyone who is interested in getting more information on the methods and services of tree care and forest restoration shown here to please contact me.


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Discussion in 'RPG Maker MV' started by evmaster, Mar 14, 2017.
I imported a custom animation but the image itself inside MV has a transparency. How do I fix this?
Good evening.
Could you provide screenshots of your steps?
How did you import it?
There is much what could have gone wrong.
All I did was open up an animation file called "Breath" or something from the game files with Photoshop. Then I moved my custom images over the animation images. Saved as a png with a transparent backround and placed it into the animation file.
You should use the import resource tool in the engine. This will allow you to select which color is transparent in the file
Do you mean the animation that plays in MV is transparent, although the image you saved and imported is not?
If that is the case, right-click on one of the cells in the animation preview that should be non-transparent, choose Edit and check the opacity and blend mode there. If you want it to be fully opaque, it should be set to 255 opacity and Normal blend mode.
wrong on many counts.
First, the import tool only let's you select transparency for formats that have no native transparency - jpg or the like, but PNG has transparency support and won't get that option as a result.
Second, doing it that way will needlessly increase the required storage space and effects on those files, simply because it is a disadvantageous workaround for working without native transparency.
Third, because you're replacing a real color with a transparency effect, you're risking transparency on places where that color is intentionally used.If you have for example a face with black eyes and black background, making the background black into transparent will also turn the eyes transparent.
If possible at all, you should switch to formats that include an alpha channel for transparency and work without that color replacement method.
I guess the MV way of handling images is different than that of Ace
@Zaeran no, both programs handle the pictures exactly identical - the same disadvantages always applied to the use of that functions in the Ace resource manager as well, because they are technical consequences and not based on programming.
Thank you Ladybaskerville.
Separate names with a comma.


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Posts Tagged 'Camera'
Uses a camera to capture keystrokes
Considering how appealing glass touch-screen interfaces are these days (think iPhone) there ought to be a market for the No-Key Keyboard, a completely non-tactile keyboard concept designed by Kong Fanwen. The idea behind this is that a built-in camera uses motion capture to record the keystrokes instead of by you actually pushing the buttons.
I wonder how my fingertips would feel after a long days hammering on solid glass though…
Read on for more pictures:
For Sony Ericsson, it seems that a 8MP camera phone is not enough. At the Mobile World Congress which started today, Sony Ericsson launched a 12.1 MP camera mobile phone codenamed Idou which is a smartphone having high end camera features and is based on Symbian OS.
The SE Idou comes with a 12.1 MP camera having features like Xenon Flash, Geo Tagging, Auto Focus, Smile Detection, Face Detection and advanced camera touch features. It has a 3.5 inch TFT Touchscreen with 360 x 640 pixels supporting 16 million colors amd 16:9 widescreen format support. Connectivity options include 3G, Wi-Fi, DLNA, GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0
with A2DP, USB 2.0. FM Radio along with GPS with A-GPS support are also present. The Media Menu is now fully optimized to support the 16:9 format and will enable you to play your favorite movies, music etc. The phone's memory can be extended by using microSD cards.
The phone is expected to be launched in the second half of 2009.


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Thinking about my own future has led me to think more about charity from a utilitarian perspective. I've realized three interesting consequences of trying to be utilitarian in charity.
First, I should clarify that when I say "utilitarian charity" I mean that pro-social utilitarians include the (weighted) utility/preferences of others into their own utility function, and if donation options are sufficiently attractive, utilitarians will donate to the highest expected utility charity. Such charity is "utilitarian charity" in that it comes from utilitarian motivations.
Three consequences of a utilitarian perspective on charity:
- You should donate money, not time
- The wage you earn for charity at your normal job is significantly higher than the wage you earn for charity when doing menial tasks for the charity
- You should donate to only one charity
- If you're donating to the charity with the highest expected utility gain, donating to a different charity, means you could have done better than you did. There is no hedging with charity because the money you donate will never change the donation options, behind every dehydrated child is another equally deserving dehydrated child.
- Other things equal, if you currently donate money to charity, ALL increases in your income should go to charity
- This follows from the declining marginal utility of income and the vastness of the world's problems. The marginal utility of extra income drops as you consume the things which are most attractive to you in order of declining marginal utility; however, the marginal utility of donation is constant since you cannot personally make a significant difference in the world's problems, which means that it will always be the highest marginal utility spending margin. This does not hold when you have a large change in opportunities, preferences or the prices you face. For example, if your dear uncle contracts cancer or you start to feel the strong urge to have children, this does not hold.
Realizing #3 surprised me, and made me realize that the answer to the question "how much should I donate when I am older" is "quite a lot". When the cost to save a life is $250-$750, you don't need to weight other's preferences very highly at all in order to make charity extremely lucrative.


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you need to have a email that have saftey. Because if you dont have a safe email and you put your credit card your email will hack and someone will steal your money.Also if you dont have safety and your bank account is on some one can steal it . Some times come a link that say we have one million $ you can taket when you loig in and we will give they are dont say the ture they only want to steal you .You shouldn't be afraid to use the Internet, but remember that it comes with many of the same risks you'd face in the real world. Throughout this tutorial, we'll show you how to prepare for these risks so you can be online without putting yourself in danger.
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in google sketchup you can build your town or city by using the computer and you could plan your house.also you can create your own city or world with google sketchup and sketchup is good for engineres but when you finish with your building you must save it .google sketchup is a 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and video game design—and available in a freeware version, SketchUp Make, and a paid version with additional functionality, SketchUp Pro.
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What is the Internet?
The Internet is a global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices.it's possible to access almost any information communicate with anyone else in the world.You can do all of this by connecting a computer to the Internet, which is also called going online.A web a network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets, used to catch its prey.internet work Because the Internet is a global network of computers each computer connected to the Internet must have a unique address. Internet addresses are in the form nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn where nnn must be a number from 0 - 255. This address is known as an IP address. (IP stands for Internet Protocol; more on this later.)
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Comparative Literature Graduate Course Offerings
Fall 2012
CPLT 750R 000 Literary Theories
Geoffrey Bennington
Max 8
Th 1-4PM
[Crosslisted with FREN 780]
Content: The course explores some of the ways in which an influential way of thinking about language has affected ways of thinking about literature. After investigating the main tenets of structuralist theory, as derived from Saussure¿s Cours de linguistique générale, we shall go on to see how the internal logic of structuralism led to the rather different positions often referred to as `post-structuralism¿ and/or `post-modernism¿, and to a questioning of the position of theory itself.
Texts: TBA
Particulars: TBA
CPLT 751 000 "Heidegger and Hölderlin"
Andrew Mitchell
Max 6
[Cross-listed with PHIL 540R]
Content: Heidegger reads Hölderlin as a poet of promise. His work offers an alternative to the metaphysical tradition that culminates in Nietzsche¿s notion of the will to power. Where Nietzsche pronounces the death of God, Hölderlin proposes a flight of the gods and poetizes the consequences of this departure for the conduct of our lives. Across numerous lecture courses and essays, Heidegger grappled with the language and thought of Hölderlin, shaping his own thinking and understanding of our times in conversation with him.
In this course, we will read the poems, plays, essays, and letters of Hölderlin in conjunction with Heidegger¿s interpretations. The course begins with a consideration of the task of poetry as envisioned by both Hölderlin and Heidegger. We will then follow an itinerary through Hölderlin¿s work emphasizing the way in which his poetic thinking escapes a metaphysics of ¿presence¿ in favor of a thinking of relation, whether with nature, the gods, the foreign, or our fellow human beings. Themes thus include: nature, art, poetry, the foreign and one¿s own, return and recollection, the national, mortality, dwelling, and festival.
Hölderlin, Friedrich:
Hymns and Fragments. Ed. and trans. Richard Sieburth.
Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1984.
Essays and Letters on Theory. Ed. and trans. Thomas Pfau.
Albany: SUNY Press, 1988.
Death of Empedocles: A Mourning Play. Ed. and trans. David Farrell Krell
Albany: SUNY Press, 2008.
Heidegger, Martin:
Elucidations of Hölderlin¿s Poetry. Trans. Keith Hoeller.
Amherst, NY: Humanity Books, 2000.
Hölderlin¿s Hymn ¿The Ister.¿ Trans. William McNeill and Julia Davis.
Indianapolis: Indiana University Press, 1996.
Poetry, Language, Thought. Trans. Albert Hofstadter.
New York: Harper & Row, 1971.
Particulars: A screening of the film, The Ister (Barison and Ross, 2004) will also be arranged for the course
in class presentation
short paper
final term paper
Additional Heidegger translations will be provided in class:
Heidegger, Martin. Hölderlin¿s Hymns ¿Germania¿ and ¿The Rhine,¿ trans. William McNeill and Julia Ireland. Indiana UP (in preparation)
Heidegger, Martin. Hölderlin¿s Hymn ¿Remembrance,¿ trans. William McNeill and Julia Ireland. Indiana UP (in preparation)
Heidegger, Martin. ¿The Shining of Nature is a Higher Appearing.¿ Trans. Andrew J. Mitchell.
Hölderlin, Friedrich. Poems and Fragments. 4th ed. Ed. and trans. Michael Hamburger.
London: Anvil Press, 2004.
CPLT 751 001 "Augustine and Spinoza"
Jill Robbins
Max 6
[Cross-listed with RLTS 750]
Content:This seminar centers on two figures central to the history of hermeneutics, or the interpretation of interpretation, Augustine and Spinoza. Both figures pose questions about the relationship between biblical and philosophical hermeneutics and the complex relationship between Judaism and Christianity, especially around the figure of election. But more often than not, they are opposed. Todorov contrasts Augustine¿s dogmatic perspective, in which the end result (equivalent with Christian doctrine), is given in advance, and the only question is the path or way to get there, with Spinoza¿s, in which it is the path or method that is given in advance (a method that does not differ from the interpretation of nature), and the end result or the meaning that is in question. The establishment of this meaning has to be carried out independently of any reference to the truth of the text.
Such a contrast has legitimacy, to the extent that Spinoza inaugurates the modern historico-critical approach to biblical study when he proposes understanding as the result of a methodical and critical effort. Yet such a trajectory--from medieval dogmatism to Spinoza¿s proto-Enlightenment position¿ricks occluding what Gadamer calls the dogmatic basis for this kind of position, namely, the belief in reason.
Moreover, what would it mean to consider Augustine, ¿after¿ Heidegger, namely in the wake and style of the lectures from 1919 to the early twenties during what van Buren calls his ¿free Protestant mystical phase¿? In his lectures on the phenomenology of religion, Heidegger seeks an access to Augustine¿s texts ¿behind¿ and ¿before¿ their doctrinal or dogmatic meaning. His ¿historically actualizing¿ approach to religious texts allows him to discover, in primal Christianity, ¿factic life¿ in its concrete historicity. Significantly, such an access, however positive, is also necessarily a ¿destruction¿ of the Greek philosophical conceptuality underlying theology.
The Confessions of St. Augustine, trans. Rex Warner (Signet Classics, 2009) (Please, no substitutions)
Augustine, On Christian Doctrine, trans. D. W. Robertson (Prentice Hall, 1958)
Spinoza, Theologico-Political Treatise, Second Edition, trans. Samuel Shirley (Hackett, 2001)
Heidegger, The Phenomenology of Religious Life (Indiana Unversity Press, 2010)
Augustine, City of God, trans. Henry Bettenson (Penguin Classics, 2003)
Arendt, Love and Saint Augustine (Chicago, 1998)
Erich Auerbach, ¿The Arrest of Peter Valvomeres¿ (from Mimesis)
Dilthey, selections from Introduction to the Human Sciences
Heidegger, ¿Critical Comments on Karl Jaspers¿ `Psychology of World Views¿¿ from Pathmarks.
Particulars: TBA
CPLT 751 002 "Foundations in Interdisciplinary Inquiry"
Elizabeth Goodstein & Robert Paul
Th 9:30AM-12:30PM
Max 3
[Cross-listed with ILA 790, PHIL 789]
Content: In the modern era, the notion that there are or could be dependable (epistemological, ethical, ontological) foundations has been rendered problematic. Neither as citizens nor as scholars do we seem to have a secure, shared starting point for inquiry and action. This course thus begins from what is at once a practical and a theoretical problem: Can or should there be ¿foundations¿ for interdisciplinary scholarship? What could possibly supply a reliable conceptual and methodological basis for work in and across diverse fields in the human and social sciences when the very possibility of locating or establishing such foundations been radically called into question?
This course will neither attempt to overcome this difficulty by reestablishing an authoritative beginning in a new, interdisciplinary mode nor abandon the task of grounding our knowledge practices. Instead, it will prepare students for specific and individual courses of interdisciplinary study through inquiry into the problem of knowledge itself. The class will trace a trajectory through key texts of major intellectual traditions that have shaped present day thought, drawing on a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives to explore the question of what knowledge is and how its social and cultural construction has been understood. That is to say, its instructors understand ¿foundations¿ to mean a grounding in texts ¿ and the ideas and approaches contained in them ¿ that will help students orient and set the course for their own explorations.
A required course for first-year graduate students in the Graduate Institute of the Liberal Arts, this class is addressed to students in all fields of investigation in the ¿human sciences,¿ broadly conceived. We aspire to an interdisciplinary dialogue in which students come to reflect on how the assumptions and expectations they bring to the table both limit and enable their thinking. By fostering conversation across disciplinary boundaries, this course will help you refine your ideas, incorporate new perspectives, and think more flexibly about the ends of scholarship.
Texts: Possible readings include: Fleck, Kuhn, Latour, Berger & Luckmann, Hacking, Foucault, Peirce, James, Mead, Simmel, Mannheim, Scheler, Schutz
Particulars: Oral presentations, a prospectus, and a seminar-length paper
CPLT 751 003 "Seminar in Film Theory: What is Film Style?"
Karla Oeler
W 2:30-5:30PM (lectures); M 6-8PM (screenings)
Max 10
[Cross-listed with FILM 504]
Content: This course asks how critics define/describe film style and how stylistic analysis connects to theories of authorship, genre, and narration. Filmmakers considered include Hitchcock,Godard, and Bresson. We will read work by such critics as D.A. Miller, William Rothman, and David Bordwell.
Texts: David Bordwell, The Way Hollywood Tells It: Story and Style in Modern Movies (University of California Press, 2006); David Bordwell, On the History of Film Style (Harvard University Press, 1998); D.A. Miller, 8 1/2 (BFI, 2008); Paul Schrader, The Transcendental Style in Film(Da Capo Press, 1988); Robert Bresson, Notes on the Cinematographer (Green Integer, 1997)
Particulars: Mandatory film screening.
CPLT 752R 000 "Revolutionary Perversions: Literary Sex Acts 1789-1848"
Elissa Marder
Max 10
[Cross-listed with FREN 775]
Content: In this course, we shall examine how representations of ¿non-normative¿ sexuality in several major nineteenth-century works relate to the problem of representing history in the aftermath of the French revolution. Many of the canonical literary texts written between 1789 and 1848 are organized around explicit or implicit depictions of impotence, lesbianism, hysteria, cross dressing, masturbation and prostitution. By focusing on these figures (as they appear in literary form) we shall explore how these nineteenth-century literary inscriptions of `perverse¿ forms of sexuality enable us to read changing conceptions of the relationship between language, history, gender and power.
Texts: Possible texts include: La Philosophie dans le boudoir (Sade); René (Chateaubriand); Armance (Stendhal); Le Père Goriot and La Fille aux yeux d¿or (Balzac); L¿Education sentimentale (Flaubert), La Curée (Zola) and selections from Baudelaire¿s prose poems. Critical readings may include works by Freud, Marx, Benjamin and others.
Particulars: TBA
CPLT 752R 001 "Classical Film Theory"
Karla Oeler
MWF 9:35-10:25AM (lectures); Tu 6-8PM (screenings)
Max 15
[Cross-listed with CPLT 389, FILM 381, & FILM 581]
Content: This course considers key methodological approaches that have shaped contemporary thinking about film and media. These include semiotics, narratology, psychoanalysis, feminist and critical theory.
Objectives: By the end of this class you will be able to:
- Identify and describe key trends of Western film theory and criticism written after 1960
- Use, and critique, the methods of semiology, narratology, psychoanalysis, critical and cultural theory as ways of understanding contemporary film and media.
Texts: Roland Barthes, Image/Music/Text (Noonday Press, 1978); Stanley Cavell, The World Viewed (Cambridge, MA: Harvard UP, 1980); Christian Metz, Film Language: A Semiotics of the Cinema (Chicago: U of Chicago P, 1991); ---. The Imaginary Signifier: Psychoanalysis and the Cinema (Bloomington: Indian UP, 1977); Robert Stam et al. New Vocabularies in Film Semiotics: Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, and Beyond (London: Routledge, 1992). All other texts will be on electronic reserve or on book reserve.
Particulars: Mandatory Film Screening. Tuesday classes will be primarily lecture-based. Thursday classes will entail some lecture, but students should also be prepared to discuss the readings and the film. This means that you should complete the week's reading by Thursday 10:00 am. Attendance at all lectures and screenings is mandatory. Absences will adversely affect your grade. If you absolutely cannot attend a class or a screening, you should contact me beforehand. You must submit a film-and-theory response paper (described below) on a bi-weekly basis. In addition there will be a midterm exam that will consist of short identifications and essay questions, and a final paper 12-15 pages in length.
CPLT 752R 00P "Studies in Romanticism"
Deborah Elise White
Max TBA
[Cross-listed with ENG 730]
Content: This seminar explores poetry and prose of British romantic writers. We will give special attention to debates concerning literary history and literary modernity, the specificity of literary language and the relation between literature and philosophy. More generally, we will consider how the authors we study pursue a ¿defense of poetry¿ (P. B. Shelley) in the context of modernization¿that is, in the context of urbanization, industrialism, and utilitarianism. The romantic defense of what it calls poetry or, more expansively still, ¿imagination¿ serves not only as a springboard for philosophical aesthetics, but also for an engagement with performative and material dimensions of language that aesthetics often obscures. Our readings will therefore attend to the fault lines exposed within aesthetics by romantic writers precisely when they are most urgently engaged in an aesthetic project.
Texts: Readings to be drawn from the works of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Hazlitt, Byron, Tigh, Shelley, and Keats. Additional critical and theoretical readings from Chandler, Chase, Christensen, De Man, Hartman, McGann, Levinson, Rajan, Wang, Wimsatt and others.
Particulars: TBA
CPLT 752R 0?? "Anticolonial Thought"
Sean Meighoo
Th 1-4
Max 6
[Cross-listed with ILA 790]
Content: The various struggles that were directed against European colonialism during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries were globally informed by a critical and diverse intellectual practice. In this course, we will read some key texts by thinkers, writers, activists, and militants who were involved in these struggles.
Since it is impossible, however, to treat the global scope of anticolonial thought adequately over the course of one semester, we will focus our attention on the Spanish-, English-, and French-speaking Caribbean. Our course readings will address the following themes: Colonialism and Culture; Slavery and Race; Migration and Identity; Nationalism and Independence.
Although it is not a prerequisite, this course is intended as an introduction to ILA 790, Postcolonial Theory which will be offered in Spring 2013.
Texts: The following required texts will be made available for purchase at the Emory University Bookstore:
- José Martí, Our America: Writings on Latin America and the Struggle for Cuban Independence;
- Fernando Ortiz, Cuban Counterpoint: Tobacco and Sugar;
- Eric Williams, Capitalism and Slavery;
- C.L.R. James, The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L¿Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution;
- Aimé Césaire, Notebook of a Return to the Native Land;
- Frantz Fanon, Black Skin, White Masks;
- Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth.
Particulars: Student evaluations will be based on the following:
- Five (5) response papers (3-4 pp. each, 40% total);
- Final essay (15-20 pp., 40%);
- Attendance and participation (20%).
CPLT 797R 00P Directed Readings
By permission of the Director. Please contact the Program Office (N101 Callaway) for more information.
CPLT 798R 000 Supervised Research
For independent research aimed primarily at preparation for graduate exams and dissertation prospectus. Please contact the Program Office (N101 Callaway for more information).
*Must be taken S/U
Content: Variable Credit 1-12
CPLT 799R 000 Dissertation Research
By permission of the Director. Please contact the Program Office (N101 Callaway) for more information.


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(Super Sculpey)
Made of super sculpey this miniature was created for a online game I play on yayhooray.com. It is called draw my character. One person will put up a sketch and another person would claim it and do a more rendered version based off that sketch. When finished that person puts up a sketch and it goes on and on. The pirate was done from my online friend RIP's (www.ripsey.com) sketch.


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Special Fried Rice Recipe
3 cup cooked white rice
1 cup frozen peas
4 slices of salami (chopped into smaller pieces)
1 cup smoked ham (diced)
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 tablespoon mayo
Dried chili pepper to taste
Chopped green onion to taste
- Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add butter. Add frozen peas and fry until tender. Add the rice, Salami, and ham and mix well.
- Add the egg yolk. Using a spatula, scramble the yolk quickly. Mix well.
- Pour the soy sauce, fish sauce, and mayo on top. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until heated through and combined. Add chopped green onions if desired.


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So I guess I'm a fan of these Longmire books.
I've now read the first four, and while I'd like to get them all in a big pile and shut myself off from all responsibility and just read, I'm not doing that. I'm taking one at a time, with a few books in between, so I can enjoy them and not be completely pissed off when I run out.
Four books into the series, and we're still learning small details about all of our main characters, but not just that. I've learned about Wyoming, Vietnam, the differences between various Native American tribes indigenous to the Wyoming area, cop families, and physical therapy. There is a lot happening here.
I first finished Kindness Goes Unpunished, which was interesting because it was not set in Wyoming. Walt and Henry go on a road trip to Philadelphia. Henry is showing his vast collection of historical photographs in a museum, and Walt is going to see his daughter, Cady, and her super-terrific-awesome lawyer boyfriend. He also tells Vic that he'll pop by and say hey to her family of police officers.
But Walt never gets to meet cool new boyfriend. Instead, on his first night in town, Cady is brutally assaulted and Walt finds himself at her hospital bedside. And so, Walt, Henry, Vic and her family, and a few assorted locals band together to figure out who attacked Cady, and why.
Oh, and this book has some sexy times, too. Walt has a little bit of a smolder session with Vic's mom (please, bring her to the Netflix show, and please, let Patty LuPone play her), but he also has quite a moment with Vic. You go, Walt!
The next book was Another Man's Moccasins, about the murder of a young Vietnamese girl in the middle of a field in Wyoming. She has no identification with her, but she does have a old photo in her purse of a young Vietnamese woman and a young US Marine back in the 1960s…and of course, that Marine is Walt.
Who is this girl and why did she have a picture of Walt with her? What about the Native American giant who was hiding in a tunnel with her purse when her body was found? And what's going on in that abandoned mining town down the road?
Johnson effectively fills in the blanks by using flashbacks to Walt and Henry's time in Vietnam. We learn Walt's dedication to justice and the truth come from, and we see Henry as a daring (often ridiculously so) young soldier fighting for his country.
And the stuff that takes place in present day Wyoming is pretty good, too. Cady is on the mend, getting her strength back and dating Vic's brother, Michael. Lucien is still crazy and a racist. Ruby doesn't stand for nonsense (or singing) and is clearly the brains of the entire operation. Sancho is settling in to his new job very well, and we learn a little bit more about him and few of the other officers in Absaroka County.
I enjoyed that both of these stories introduced their locales (Philadelphia and Vietnam) as an important character, relevant to the story. Craig Johnson describes some of the gorgeous local Philly art and architecture in loving detail. And I learned a lot about Vietnam (who knew that the original Hotel California was actually an old fort on a military base?). I love a book that urges me to learn more about what I'm reading, and these both did the trick. I was happily googling along, looking up landmarks and maps.
I also like that Johnson isn't making things easy for Vic and Walt. Are they a couple? Are they not? Should they be? I have no idea. But I'll keep reading to see where it goes. It looks like there are 12 of these mysteries, and I look forward to enjoying them all.


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Eastern Conference Playoff Preview: Conference Final Breakdown and Predictions
Alright so I have to be honest, I did not see this coming. Maybe I was thinking too much with my heart and not my head, but I had both of the Second Round matchups dead wrong. First of all, I thought the Bruins would've actually been able to compete with Tampa, especially after watching the Bruins take Game 1 pretty convincingly. Yes, the refs were bad throughout the series and that didn't help, but you don't lose a series in five games just because of the refs. Even though the Bruins found a way to contain Stamkos and Kucherov, the secondary scoring of the Lightning showed up big time. Losing in 5 is tough, but they still did a lot better than I expected at the start of the season so I'm okay with that. Read more


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Hello darlings,
So as The Heretic Priest reaches its final stage of preparation, I have been working on the cover art, and I thought I would share my progress. I am so excited for this release, you have no idea!
Is anyone surprised that Pharaun's hands are perfectly manicured? I sure as hell am not.
At any rate, I hope you are enjoying your Easter / Ostara / Passover weekend! I certainly am.
More later.
Your most adored,


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I didn't intend to throw myself in at such a deep end but since only Sam rocked up to my thursday night Crossfitlondon 5.30 class, I couldn't let him go through it alone. I had always planned to start with Steven on the Fri morning session…but here goes nothing.
Knowing that I had to scale accordingly the parameters were slightly different to Sam, though after my long break and with baby on broad it still felt the way a good crossfit WOD should!
This is the original plan………
3 minute Double under practise followed by
10 minute military ketttlebell snatch test (Sam used 16kg while I stuck with 8kg)
Giving a short interlude of recovery while setting up over stations -pull ups and push ups, we then had the main WOD to smash.
What I had done was take a main site WOD Severin and mash it up!
10 pull ups
20 push ups
Block Run (450m)
During the WOD I needed to ensure that the intensity was bare-able, and as it was my first session back I sub-ed the block runs for alley runs until Sam had completed his block. This meant I could keep a nice steady pace instead of charging round to keep up with Sam. Whilst Pregnant we don't need to be looking for Pb's we just want to stay fit.


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IBI eStore
Joule Slim 2,000 mAh Power Bank
This credit card sized battery backup will keep your mobile devices charged while keeping you fashionable. The 2,000 mAh Li-polymer Grade A slim internal battery has enough life to fully charge an iPhone. The 5V/1A USB output means that is charges at the same rate of most wall chargers. Includes a USB to Mirco USB connecting cable which can recharge the battery backup or be used to charge devises that require a Micro USB input like some Samsung®, Android Smartphones, Motorola®, HTC®, Nokia®, and others. Our batteries have undergone evaluation for numerous quality standards.
Please note this Power Bank does not come with an Apple charger, or a USB Type-C charger, but it can be used with either of these.


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Before it goes on the grill, you coat it inside and out with olive oil, rub with seasonings (I just used salt and pepper), stand it up on the can, and put it on the grill. You don't open the grill cover at all for at least an hour. When I checked mine after the hour, it was all done! Also, you use indirect heat - which I'd never done before. That means turn on the right burner, and put the chicken on the left (unheated) burner.
We demolished it - hubby said it looked like it had been attacked by a school of piranhas. Yummy!
Has anyone else tried this? Any recipes or hints? Please share in the comments.


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Follow your "HEART" when evaluating your data story
At Pandera Systems, we put a lot of emphasis on the story that data should tell. Through careful system and UI/UX architecture, it is possible to create toolsets that easily convey important insights with the context that matters to the people that matter. But how do you quantify the story you are trying to tell? Beyond that, how do you verify that it is being well received by the people it is intended to help?
It may sound arbitrary to some, but by simply focusing on the people, these systems are designed to help you get a grasp on the effectiveness of your systems. Google researchers have designed what they call the "HEART" framework to quantify and validate that UX designs. We have used this same framework to confirm the data stories we care about are being well-received.
Sometimes referred to as a 'net promoter score', this metric needs to be designed to articulate how happy your users are to interact with your system. Would they recommend it to a friend or colleague? Or are they being forced to use a system that they hate to interact with?
Engaged employees outperform their counterparts by 202%, so observing whether or not your users are actually interacting with your system is key to quantifying success. There is an abundant amount of ways to measure engagement, but some examples are: time spent on the system, activities performed in X amount of time, visits per day, etc.
Users are often weary to jump head first into new systems, displays, and technologies in general. It is important to measure and drive the rate of adoption by setting clear goals and creating a top-down mindset that is fully committed to assimilating new rollouts across your entire organization.
The retention of those users that you have just engaged and driven to adopt your new tech is key. How many of your users remain engaged with new technologies over weeks, months, and years? If these numbers begin to decrease, it is time to step back and realize why your users are disengaging.
Task Success
Data systems are designed to drive change and innovation in an organization. It is possible to measure that these types of activities are occurring by quantifying the number of actions taken within your system.
There are plenty of ways to collect these metrics, whether surveys, in person briefs, etc. The sky's the limit for this data collection. It is key to create a culture that fosters feedback and constant communication between all teams to effectively tell the right data story.
To learn more about how Pandera Systems can help you tell your data story please reach out on the right.
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- Why Where You Store Your Data Matters To Your Role - July 23, 2019
- 4 Key moments to interact with your audience - July 2, 2019
- Critical Themes of Data Driven Companies - June 21, 2019


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It's easy to lose sight of the things that truly matter during CES 2016. Or for that matter, be drowned in the noise.
Hence, you might have missed out on Archt Audio's newly announced portable wireless speaker. Simply named Archt Mini, this is the smaller sibling to its earlier Archt One audio system. Likewise, this is a 360 degree wireless speaker, connected to your mobile things via Bluetooth, with a 3.5mm audio port if wireless connection isn't your thing.
The new Mini bangs a lot on its bass delivery, promising deep soothing sounds that go as low as 40Hz in frequency. That translates to low levels that has the correct volume, without the muffled side-effect of deep bass systems.
Its audio prowess is rated at 65W, which packs quite a punch for a speaker that's slightly bigger than a palm. While the 1.2kg weight is seemingly hefty, the solid feel and aluminum body gives the speaker that extra premium look.
Capacitive touch controls is the link between you and the sound system, though you can also opt for the app to remotely control the Mini. As a portable speaker, it comes with its own internal battery, capable of powering it for up to 12 hours.
You don't have to worry about disconnected calls either, since the Bluetooth connectivity and an integrated microphone turns the Mini into a handsfree device for your smartphone.
Crowdfunding enthusiasts who want some extra goodies can also look forward to the Mini's crowdfunding phase, which starts from March 2016. And it's not too steep either, priced at US$299 and available from the second quarter of 2016.


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Last week on SIRIUS XM's Raw Dog Comedy channel, Edward James Olmos revealed the final fate of "Miami Vice"'s Lt. Martin Castillo
The Real Fate of Martin Castillo
August 3, 2009 By Summer 2 Comments
Media Gallery
December 1, 2008 By Summer 5 Comments
Miami Vice audio and video clips from elsewhere on the Internet
Red 7: "Heartbeat"
October 30, 2007 By Summer 2 Comments
Red 7's "Heartbeat" seems to have been a favored song choice of Michael Mann's.
Karla Bonoff: "Cold Wind Blows"
November 29, 1999 By Summer 2 Comments
Karla Bonoff composed a song, by request, that would be a Miami Vice exclusive. Since they only needed a few minutes for the scene, she gave them a beautiful and haunting partial song to use.


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Obituary: Mark Michael Albrecht
Mark Michael Albrecht
May 29,1961 – October 25, 2016
Mark Albrecht passed away peacefully while camping near Winter Park, Colo. Mark's love of the outdoors was rooted in his steadfast involvement with the Boy Scouts while growing up in Oswego, Ill. He worked as a Counselor at Camp Chin-Be- Gota, participated in remote hiking and camping, and spoke with great affection of the time he spent at Philmont Scout Ranch in Raton, New Mexico. Mark earned the ranks of Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, and achieved Brotherhood Membership in the Order of the Arrow, some of the highest honors bestowed by The Boy Scouts of America.
Mark graduated from Oswego High School in 1979 and was a member of the cross country team as well as playing trumpet in the band. His many life-long friends share fond memories of their experience together. A good student, Mark was a member of the National Honor Society and chose to attend college in Colorado. He first visited Colorado while on a family vacation in 1974 and fell in love with the mountains and the Winter Park area. He spent summers while in high school and college working as a wrangler at the Sitzmark Ranch. He graduated with a degree in Business from University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado in 1983.
Upon graduation, Mark returned to Illinois and worked in the banking industry in Aurora, Illinois and later became the owner and operator of Albrecht Homes in Oswego, Illlinois. He returned to Winter Park in 2001 and has worked at the Winter Park Ski area, the Continental Divide Candle Company and various other businesses in town. He never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone.
Mark is survived by his parents Markel and Marianne Albrecht of Tabernash, Colo., beloved brother Calvin Daniel Albrecht of Fraser, Colo., sister Anna Marie Albrecht of Brookfield, Ill., step-sisters Jamie Stalzer-Hakey and Meg Ferguson of Ill., nephews Joseph John "Jack" Krasovec of Chicago, Ill. and Ivan Krasovec of Minneapolis, Minn. He was pre-deceased by his mother Mary Elizabeth Keating of Joliet, Ill.. Mark was married to Tina Walsh and was blessed to be the step-father of her sons Gavin and Keegan Sullivan. A great many friends and family members mourn his passing and wish him tranquil rest.
Those who wish to make a memorial gift may donate to the Headwaters Trail Alliance, 120 Zerex Street, 350 Cty Rd 804, Fraser, Colorado 80442.
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Alumni Mentoring Program
The purpose of the Alumni Mentoring Program is to offer economics students the opportunity to form a one-on-one mentor relationship with one of our alumni. When you are matched with an alumnus (based on your career interests), your mentoring experience formally lasts for one semester.
During the semester, you are required to complete three experiences (one per month), where you will initiate a discussion with your mentor. These discussions may take place in person, over the phone, or via video call (many of our mentors do not live in Utah). After completing each experience, you will report (in 1-2 sentences) your experience to the alumni and internship coordinator, Jessica McDowell. At the end of the program, you are required to either come to a closing social or write a one-page report on your experience with your mentor.
What the Mentoring Program Is vs. What the Mentoring Program Is Not
It is . . .
- A chance to meet and get to know a BYU Econ alum
- An opportunity to network and learn more about a specific career field
- A formal program (We expect you to complete all of the experiences)
It is not . . .
- A one-time meetup with a mentor (If you are interested in this kind of experience, BYU has a program called "BYU Connect")
- A free pass to an internship or job opportunity
Why should you participate?
Watch BYU Economics alumnus and CEO of Vivint Solar, David Bywater, explain why mentoring is so important.
Ready more about students' experiences with the Alumni Mentoring Program in the 2018 Economics Magazine, pages 31-38.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Alumni Mentoring Program held?
The program is held twice a year during winter semester and spring/summer semester.
What is required?
-Attend the mandatory orientation at the beginning of the semester.
-Complete three experiences (conversations) with your mentor during the semester:
-Report your experiences to the alumni and internship coordinator
-Attend a closing social at the end of the program OR write a one-page essay about your mentoring experience
How do I report my experiences?
Experiences are reported as comments in a LinkedIn group.
How am I matched with a mentor?
The Economics Department has a pool of over 100 mentors. Students take a survey that asks questions about career goals, interests, etc. and are matched by the alumni and internship coordinator to one of the mentors in the mentoring pool.
How far along in the econ program do I need to be to participate?
All econ majors and minors are eligible to participate, regardless of class standing.
Can I participate more than once?
Yes! You can participate as many times as you would like. If you do not complete the program, you are not allowed to participate again.
Dates for Spring/Summer 2019
- Mandatory Info Session/Orientation: Thursday, May 2, 4:00PM-4:30PM in 431 CTB
- Friday, May 31: First Experience Due
- Friday, June 28: Second Experience Due
- Friday, July 26: Third Experience Due
- Wednesday, July 31: Closing Social
- Thursday, August 1: One-Page Essay Due (if you don't attend the closing social)
*You do not need to be at BYU during spring/summer to participate. If you will not be on campus for the info session/orientation, please email Jessica McDowell before May 2nd.
Questions? Email Jessica McDowell, the Economics Alumni & Internship Coordinator, at firstname.lastname@example.com