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I'm going to talk about suicide today.
I don't want to, but I think it is important. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students.
The No. 1 cause is accidents, mostly vehicle-related. Since we aren't going to outlaw cars anytime soon, we need to worry about something that is easily avoidable.
There are those who believe that suicides peak during the holidays, but that's not necessarily the case. Skeptics argue that after the holidays is the worst time. They argue that the holidays give a depressed person reason to hope: the hope that his or her life situation will become more tolerable.
After the holiday season when the eggnog dries up and the mistletoe has wilted and is on its way to becoming moldy after never being used for kissing under, the victim of depression has nothing to look forward to. It is imperative that parents pay attention to their offspring and that other students be aware of how their classmates are doing emotionally.
Also, another factor that needs to be addressed is the subject of romantic relationships during the holidays and how they relate to depression and suicide. There seems to be an idea floating around, especially among college students in this area, that it's acceptable behavior to dump your Significant Other before the holidays.
I argue that this is unethical. It's simply common courtesy to stick it out through the holidays for the sake of merriment and good-will-to-men during the season. Others will argue that it is too expensive to buy gifts for some poor chump about to be dumped. This is a weak argument. No one said you had to gift the poor wretch -- just give companionship.
As a student, there are plenty of reasons to be stingy with your finances. Just blame expensive textbooks, the failed economy, that job at Starbucks you never got, the beer-pong game that went into overtime that you got hornswoggled into paying for and those Phi Theta Kappa dues that you owe.
The point is you don't have to give gifts -- just your love because that's what the holidays are all about. Then afterwards you can break it off -- but do it in a reasonable amount of time before Valentine's Day or you will have to endure that holiday also with the same companion.
Back to suicide; if you must break up with someone, make sure the person is all right. If the person is threatening to kill himself or herself, don't leave this person alone under any circumstances. Console the person and call appropriate help or 911.
The next category contributing to depression that could lead to suicide is failed dreams. A study has revealed that the suicide rate for students significantly increases ages 25 to 30. The reason for this, I believe, is that American young people have been fed a lie since they were infants. That lie is that they can achieve their dreams of becoming a rock star or an astronaut. Twenty-five is the magical age when most young people, students or not, realize that these dreams will never become a reality.
Age 25 also is the same time when parental cash flow seems to cease for college students. When parents seem to suspect that the "tuition money" is being spent on beer-pong games at The Partisan.
Most people are aware that untreated depression is the greatest contributing factor to suicide. They don't realize that stress is also a major contributor and that it exacerbates depression.
Students need to be in control of their emotions during stressful periods of the semester, such as the first week, midterms and finals week. Set aside some time to relax and gain perspective. Mostly, try to interact with people who genuinely care about you and avoid risky behavior -- such as beer-pong.
If you are still having trouble with depression, contact your student body office. The people there will be able to direct you to counseling free of charge; if it isn't free, talk to the dean because you are entitled to it.
If you find yourself in imminent danger of harming yourself, call the national suicide hotline at (800) 273-TALK (8255).
Remember: We are all in this together. If you see someone hurting, reach out to him. If you yourself are hurting, ask for help and don't feel ashamed.
Seth L. Ewing writes the Gown and Town column, which deals with issues pertaining to students of Merced College and UC Merced. The former is where he now studies journalism. Seth, a third-generation resident of Merced, spends his free time avoiding beer-pong and has no known associations with Greek fraternities.


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Last night Mari Gallagher presented her report, "Examining the Impact of Food Deserts on Public Health in Detroit," at a community meeting at the UM Detroit Center. The findings are alarming, especially with regard to the USDA Food Stamp program:
The greatest contributor to the heavy concentration of fringe food options and to the negative diet-related health effects of food imbalance is not fast food, as we originally suspected, but USDA Food Stamp retailers. In Detroit, USDA Food Stamp retailers are primarily fringe food locations, such as gas stations, liquor stores, party stores, dollar stores, bakeries, pharmacies, and convenience stores. Only 8% of all Detroit Food Stamp retailers are small, medium, or large grocery stores or supermarkets by our definition. These fringe locations appear not to specialize in healthy foods but, instead, in the sale of 1) alcohol, 2) tobacco, 3) lottery tickets, and/or 4) a comparatively small selection of prepackaged and canned food products high in salt, fat, and sugar.Many Detroiters depends on Food Stamps for grocery money, but that money is primarily being spent at gas stations and liquor stores on prepackaged and canned foods. This in turn has a measurably negative effect on Detroiters' health. The program needs to be reformed so that all Food Stamp retailers provide healthy food options. As it is, 92% of the retailers who accept Food Stamps sell primarily junk food and little else.

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New research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism suggests that vitamin D supplementation only affects cholesterol levels in those taking a statin.
Previous studies have found no effect of vitamin D supplementation on lowering LDL cholesterol levels. This has been a bit perplexing to researchers, as vitamin D levels often inversely correlate with LDL cholesterol levels, yet improving vitamin D status doesn't improve LDL scores.


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Johannesburg (AFP) - Five South Africans were killed when a small medical plane crashed in a nature reserve east of Cape Town on Sunday, the emergency services said.
"A Namibian medical plane which was carrying five South Africans crashed this morning. The pilot, his co-pilot, a paramedic, the patient and his daughter were all tragically killed," a statement from the emergency services said.
"All five of those on board, three men and two women, all died," Robert Daniels, spokesman for Western Cape province emergency services, told AFP.
Radio contact with the plane was lost at 6:14am (0414 GMT) as the plane was about to land at Cape Town international airport, the statement said.
The fuselage was still on fire when the rescue services arrived, Daniels said.
He said an investigation had been opened to determine the reason for the crash, which could be related to "heavy fog" in the region during the morning.
Several flights were delayed after the plane disappeared off the radar, but traffic resumed once it was located.
The Tygerberg Nature Reserve, which covers some 300 hectares (740 acres), is located 25 kilometres (15 miles) east of Cape Town.


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Marnie Webb is the CEO of Caravan Studios, a division of TechSoup Global, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Caravan Studios' collaborative approach uses a theory of technology intervention to allow communities to respond to the issues they care about most. Caravan Studios recently launched SafeNight, a mobile service that allows domestic violence organizations to crowdsource funding for hotel rooms when shelter is urgently needed. Funded by Microsoft Citizenship, Blue Shield of California Foundation and Vodafone Americas Foundation, SafeNight represents Caravan Studios' belief that technology can be used to illuminate issues, identify problems, and evoke action.
Previously, Webb was co-CEO of TechSoup Global, a 25-year-old organization that distributes more than $600 million in donated technology to NGOs world-wide. In this role, Webb counseled Fortune 500 technology companies, such as Cisco and Microsoft, on philanthropic initiatives that align with their business objectives and recognize the creativity and innovation that nonprofits have to offer.
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CHILD USA's Second Awards Celebration
The CHILD USA Public Educator Award is being presented to renowned writer, director, producer, and Philadelphia native, Jennifer Fox. She will be receiving the Public Educator Award for her most recent feature, The Tale, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and launched on HBO Films in the U.S. and around the world to audience and critical acclaim, garnering many awards and two Emmy Nominations this year so far. The Tale is director Jennifer Fox's personal memoir examining the journey from denial to truth—and the stories we tell ourselves to survive. Revisiting a short story she wrote at thirteen, a documentary filmmaker (Laura Dern) faces life altering questions about her first sexual experience and the elusive nature of memory. Fox's groundbreaking films and series include the Sundance Grand Prize Winner, Beirut: The Last Home Movie, An American Love Story, Flying Confessions of a Free Woman, and the Emmy nominated, My Reincarnation. Fox has executive produced numerous films including Love & Diane, On the Ropes, The Pathological Optimist and The Rest I Make Up. She lectures internationally and her films have been shown in retrospectives around the world.
The inaugural Barbara Blaine Trailblazer Award: The CHILD USA Trailblazer Award is being renamed in honor of Founder of SNAP, Barbara Blaine. The inaugural Barbara Blaine Trailblazer Award will be presented posthumously to Dr. Richard Sipe. Blaine's vision and voice led countless survivors to come forward, an essential precursor to the #MeToo movement. Dr. Sipe is one of the earliest and most important intellects to critically analyze the Catholic priesthood in light of the clergy sex abuse scandal.
The CHILD Protector Award is being presented to sister survivors, heroes, and advocates Rachael Denhollander, Jamie Dantzscher, Jessica Howard, and Sarah Klein. Each of these brave women have played integral roles in exposing predator and former USA Gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar. Each of these women has bravely shared her story of survival, helping expose not only the large scale abuse by Larry Nassar but also the related institutional coverup. Nassar's conviction did not stop the efforts of these women. Each continues to work to advocate for change, whether through the court, the media, or support of other survivors, to ensure no child will suffer abuse in sports.
The Sean P. McIlmail Hero Award will be presented to actor and whistleblower on child sex abuse in Hollywood, Corey Feldman. As a constant in the industry, Corey has appeared in over 100 films, completed eighty shows in his band's mostly sold out US tour, and he recently had his first Top 40 Billboard hit single. In addition to his impressive background in entertainment, Corey is also a NY Times best-selling author for his 2013 autobiography Coreyography. Currently, he is working to turn the bestseller into a Major Motion picture, which will detail and expose the trials and tribulations of growing up as a child in an industry riddled with pedophilia.
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text: During the month of May we spent almost three weeks in Turkey, mostly riding bikes along the SW coast. One highlight was visiting the byzantine church for St Nicholas, also known as Father Christmas or Santa Claus. I took these photos of some of the beautiful stones inside. I was interested in how the light moved across the shapes of the stones. Again, I seem to be drawn to people's efforts to express the sacred.


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Last November, I participated in a collaborative syllabus workshop called "Politics, Pedagogy, and the Profession," offered at the annual 2017 Society of Biblical Literature and American Academy of Religion conference in Boston. This workshop was generously supported by a Wabash grant and hosted by Harvard's Center for the Study of World Religions. The two-day seminar brought together graduate students, junior scholars, and seasoned professors to reflect on teaching strategies and pedagogical plans for both classroom and syllabus in light of our modern political situation. In this blog post, I outline four practical ideas discussed during this workshop pertaining to using maps in the classroom that can be effective in pedagogical practice.
Laminated Maps Offer Unlimited Opportunities
My first-year biblical studies course always includes a unit on parables from the canonical gospels. I emphasize that reading and interpreting these parables involves understanding them within their historical, geographical, political, and socio-cultural context. One class focuses on the parable of the "Good Samaritan" found in Luke 10:25-37. I begin by giving the students a laminated map of first-century Palestine, along with dry erase markers. Dividing them into small groups, I list places for them to find on the map, including Judea, Samaria, Jerusalem, Jericho, and Mount Gerazim. Then I ask them to trace a possible route between Jericho and Jerusalem, and to note their observations about terrain, elevation, and route length. After ten minutes of small group discussion, they report back to the larger group and I provide a brief explanation about the separation of the communities now referred to as Samaritans and Jews, as well as the Samaritan's place of worship, Mt. Gerazim.[1]
Pedagogically, this exercise works in a couple of ways. First, it encourages students to work together in dialogue. While students explore independently alongside one another, they also discover, for example, that the Samaritans were also connected to the land of Palestine, and continued to worship there even while other groups were in exile. Second, it emphasizes the historical context of the parable and situates the text into its geographic setting. Students find out that the cities mentioned in this parable still exist, located in an area of fundamental importance for many modern political conversations concerning Israel/Palestine. As students think critically within this exercise, they might even begin to make connections to current political discussions involving this piece of land that has been the source of such strife for centuries.
This type of mapping exercise offers instructors and students further benefits. First, in terms of conserving resources, these maps are reusable. Second, this mapping strategy also does not require the use of technology in the classroom. This may be preferable to professors who are not comfortable with digital technology, or who have classrooms that lack advanced tech support. Third, I find it useful to have moments throughout the semester where students (and myself) put down our phones and laptops. These opportunities shift our classroom relationship to technology, emphasizing dialogue rather than the more individualistic pointing, clicking, and information processing.
Laminated maps can be adapted for biblical texts beyond the parable of the Good Samaritan, of course. For example, they have proven useful in my Introduction to New Testament course when discussing the gospels. In groups, I ask students to find cities such as Capernaum, Magdala, Bethsaida, and Jerusalem on the map and search for biblical passages where these cities are listed. Students can also draw borders using different colored dry erase markers, illustrating how borders changed throughout the region's history. Using a laminated map of the ancient Mediterranean World, students work together to outline the territory occupied in the conquests of Alexander the Great and then dissolve those same boundaries as they chart the growth of the Roman Empire. This type of exercise actively engages students by pulling them into the narrative of the gospel. In this way, a map serves as a visual illustration of the ancient text we are reading; students journey alongside the author of the text through their participation in the mapping exercise.
Virtual Exploration Using Google Maps and Earth
While the above is a relatively low-tech way of using maps in the classroom, the following three examples are for the more technologically advanced.[2] The first of these tools, Google Maps, can be extremely useful in the classroom as both free and user friendly. When one utilizes the 3D function as well as street view, a user can zoom in to view maps in high detail. For instance, an instructor can bring up Google Maps on the classroom computer and locate various cities and sites mentioned in the assigned reading. I do this as a group activity using university-owned iPads, but students are also able to use their laptops or smart phones for such an activity.
During the November pedagogy workshop in Boston, several instructors mentioned employing this technology to introduce students to Pergamon and Corinth, archaeological sites located in Turkey and Greece. I have also taken a virtual journey with students to the archaeological site of Pompeii, where several of the historical sites can be examined more closely using Google Maps street view. Using Google Maps and Google Earth also helps increase students' geographical awareness and connects antiquity to current global political issues. Often, students are unaware that the very places mentioned in ancient texts are present on current maps as well.
Anyone attempting this exercise for the first time should be aware that there are some advantages to using Google Earth instead of Google Maps. The satellite images in Google Earth are clearer and the user can zoom in closely. Google Maps is easier to access, however, especially if your classroom does not have up-to-date technology. To compensate, when I use Google Earth in my classes I often bring my own laptop and load the site before class. This saves time during set up and ensures the in-class example goes smoothly.
On the other hand, since many of my students have smart phones, they can use Google Maps individually or in groups. This type of independent pedagogical exercise can encourage students to follow their own interests. Often they discover things that I would not have showed the class in my lecture or example, and so after time exploring Google Maps together, I try to allocate a few minutes for groups to report to the class what they found in smaller groups. This way, students also learn from their peers.
Interactive Mapping in Antiquity with ORBIS (http://orbis.stanford.edu/)
My third tool, the Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World (ORBIS), lets you take your class on a realistic journey around the Roman World using. This fantastic interactive mapping tool allows the user to choose and analyze travel routes from the ancient world. As the website notes, Google Maps does not take into account the travel complexities present in antiquity, nor the various costs associated with long distance travel. ORBIS therefore includes a map that covers three continents that were each a part of the Roman Empire and were accessible through various means of transportation in antiquity.
Presenting ancient travel in this context-sensitive way, ORBIS allows the user to choose ancient cities for the "start" and "destination." A specific month may be selected as well, since seasons often affected the length and path of travel. The user can then prioritize their hypothetical travel plans by speed, cost, or distance. Using roads, rivers, and seas, one can even designate their traveler as a member of the military or a civilian, as well as a variety of options: foot/army/pack animal; rapid military march; ox cart; porter/fully loaded mule; horseback rider (routine travel); private travel (routine, vehicular); private travel (accelerated, vehicular/horseback); fast carriage; and horse relay. After the user selects their options, ORBIS generates a route that includes how many days and kilometers the journey will take, prices listed by denarii, and the price per passenger.
The possibilities for a website such as this in the classroom are endless! For example, when teaching a class on the New Testament class or Paul, students can attempt to map one of Paul's journeys as outlined in the book of Acts. In a class or unit focused on pilgrimage, students can determine the costs and difficulties of making such a journey in Roman times. In a course on Early Church History, students can each choose a city and determine how someone might have traveled to attend the Council of Nicaea, as in the screenshot above. This tool, also, can connect to our present-day contexts. One might ask the students to consider the travel constraints that exist for a family or individual of limited means who desires to go on a religious pilgrimage.
Larger Creative Mapping Assignments via StoryMapJS (https://storymap.knightlab.com/)
The options I've discussed so far are great ways to incorporate maps into day-to-day lesson plans. My fourth and final example of map-use in the classroom uses maps as the focus for a larger project, such as a mid-term or final project. StoryMapJS, a free tool from Northwestern University's Knightlab, enables students to incorporate more traditional written analysis (a historical narrative, for instance) into an online exhibit alongside either a digital map or other digital images. There are several examples on the Knightlab site, including this creative one designed around HBO's Game of Thrones series. The final product guides the viewer around the map or image, focusing on different locations chosen by the creator, and displays textual analysis alongside the map/image.
One aspect of Knightlab that can be especially helpful when teaching ancient texts is the ability to upload any chosen map into the site. With the Juxtapose tool (https://juxtapose.knightlab.com/ - overview), users can place maps side-by-side and create a storyline to accompany the maps and explain the differences, as in this example which includes maps of Berlin from 1945 and today (http://interaktiv.morgenpost.de/berlin-1945-2015/). While many of the examples on the site are for contemporary or recent events, similar projects can be created using maps and images from antiquity. For example, in a course on Slavery and the Greco-Roman World a student could choose a city with an active slave market (such as Ephesus, Turkey) and upload an ancient map to the website. Then, the student could write and create a StoryMap to outline a possible journey for a slave bought or sold in Ephesus and taken to a rural domestic residence. This type of assignment can activate a student's imagination and bring antiquity to life through an interactive presentation that can then be shared with the class.
Knightlab provides an easy-to-follow guide for StoryMapJS, but creating a larger scale digital assignment for the first time will likely require more of an instructor's time, and will feature a steeper learning curve for both instructor and student. For this reason, it would be wise to set aside one or two class sessions to ensure that everyone feels comfortable with the technical requirements of the project. Students and instructors alike, however, often find a digital assignment like this to be a welcome change of pace. Moreover, the fact that students will end the class with an easy-to-share online project gives them something tangible to share with their peers and outside of class, or even to include in an e-portfolio or website.
Maps as Pedagogy
As these four examples show, using maps in the classroom is a constructive addition to both undergraduate and graduate level classes. Maps provide opportunities for active learning and also situate ancient texts in a global context. Students examine ancient maps and discover that many of these places still exist and, in fact, are very important to our political and geographic context today. Borders change, today and throughout history. Incorporating maps into the classroom encourages the students to view this for themselves and to begin to understand the myriad of ways that politics shapes geographical borders. Moreover, mapwork fosters co-learning in the classroom environment. Students learn from one another and frequently, professors learn from students as well. Finally, these exercises can also be incorporated into an online or hybrid class, enabling students to participate with these websites and contribute to the course through their own exploration.
[1] For more information on this topic, see: Knoppers, Gary N. Jews and Samaritans: The Origins and History of Their Early Relations. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. For concise articles available online, see Pummer, Reinhard. "The Samaritans in Recent Research" http://bibleinterp.com/articles/2015/12/pum398030.shtml Zangenberg, Jügen "The Samaritans" (https://www.bibleodyssey.org/people/related-articles/samaritans) and Rindge, Matthew S. "The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)" https://www.bibleodyssey.org/passages/main-articles/good-samaritan).
[2] For even more examples of ways to incorporate digital mapping into the classroom, see this post by classicist Sarah Bond: https://sarahemilybond.com/resources-for-teaching-gis-mapping-and-ancient-geography/.
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Scratch Take
Scratch Take is a podcast where songwriters tell the story behind their craft. Each episode of Scratch Take is delivered as a monologue on the part of the songwriter who is being interviewed. As they speak, the attitude, mannerisms, and physical voice behind their storytelling are juxtaposed with the songs they have written and the songs that inspired them. The result is a dynamic audio portrait that provides a glimpse into the mind of the songwriter.


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What is Anvaya
Anvaya (meaning positive action in Sanskrit) was a short film competition that was initiated by the Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation in partnership with the Xavier Institute of Communications, an autonomous educational unit of the Bombay St. Xavier's College Society Trust. The purpose of the competition was to generate citizen-level awareness on sustainability-related issues/opportunities and promote solutions that are replicable and scalable.
Anvaya ran for three years - 2014, 2015, and 2016. Anvaya 1.0 Best entry was selected for screening at WRF Cinema of the WORLD RESOURCES FORUM 2015 in Davos, Switzerland.
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Somewhere yesterday I read the thought that polls like the PPP poll that showed Scott Brown leading his Democratic opponent by 1-point might motivate Democratic voters to actually come out to the polls, thus negating the enthusiasm of the Brown voters.
This is certainly something to worry about. But if that is possible, then so is the opposite reaction.
It is entirely possible that today's Boston Globe poll showing Coakley up by 15-points, may in fact discourage semi-likely Democratic voters from heading to the polls on January 19th. If those who are luke-warm and not very enthusiastic think that Coakley leads by a country mile has it sewn up (like Dems usually do in MA), then they are going probably less likely to head to the polls, and the Brown enthusiasm could in fact carry the day.
So.....let's have some more of those Globe polls!
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Stanford University Reviews
While I was at Stanford University, I struggled and I thrived. It is odd to see both of those adjectives together, but here is the reason why I believe I experienced both of those realities. As a high school student, school was easy for me. I excelled in my classes, so when I was academically challenged, I did not know how to cope. I failed to request for help, and I was actually put on academic probation my second year of college. That is when I realized I needed to take ownership of my education. I sought mentors and individuals who understood my backgrounds and experiences. They set me on a path towards success. That is when I began to thrive. I took classes that captured my intellectual curiosity. I was able to switch majors my junior year without neglecting all the hard work from my first two years. I found people who shared similar identities as I, and collectively we had a voice on campus. While there are ways that I feel Stanford as an institution does not cater towards people of color/minority groups, there are people on campus with whom I was able to unite. I do not regret my decision to attend this university.
Stanford University has a excellent and renowned faculty members and instruction. Although some professors are not the most skilled at teaching, there are ample free tutoring services on campus. My favorite aspect of the university was the emphasis on personal growth and the ample opportunities for research and community service.
Stanford is a great school, but you must take advantage of all the wonderful resources and networks the school has to offer or you will be losing out. The international relations major is not that helpful in preparing you for a career in human rights, but there are many classes you can take to educate you if that is the field you are interested in. I would recommend customizing your major if what is already planned out for you is not what you are interested in.
Because I wrote an honors thesis, my concentration in History was particularly intensive. As a result, I feel well-positioned to review the department. Firstly, anyone in a history class should notice that Stanford has a particularly prolific faculty. Professors often teach their own books along with those of other leading scholars in class: my African American history course, for example, included the Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr., edited by the professor himself. This level of access is a privilege, and it allows students to understand the material in the same terms as their professors. The research opportunities available to history majors expanded considerably during my time as an undergraduate at Stanford. With my first research assistant position, I was paired with a Pulitzer-nominated professor creating innovative data visualizations and publishing online. Thanks largely to the efforts of my colleagues at the Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis (CESTA), my original research group expanded from a loose collective to an institution of several dozen students, faculty, and support staff from across the burgeoning space known as the digital humanities. Utilizing state-of-the-art mapmaking software and publishing in experimental genres such as historical geography, researchers at CESTA merge powerful technological tools with classical humanistic thinking. These methods inspired my own research into the history of billboard advertising in the United States, which concerns the intersections of race, rights, and resistance where billboards stand. Without the support of a research university like Stanford, my project could never have come to fruition. While attending undergraduate courses in the "bubble" that is the Stanford campus, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of career growth. The presence of successful academics inspires many students to follow a strictly academic path, and for a long time, I was one of them. I still entertain ideas of moving further in education (I'm set to take the LSAT exam before the due date of the GraduatePrograms.com scholarship), but now I also recognize the need to earn an income and to plan my own future. When it comes to career planning, then, I would not necessarily recommend the Department of History on its own. Thankfully, Stanford provides robust career counseling and alumni services, and the biannual career fairs draw top companies who don't necessarily require technical degrees for the positions they seek to fill. I did not personally join any companies I encountered at a job fair, but I will continue my job search through my connections at the university. As a coterminal Master's student, I am returning to Stanford as a graduate student in History this fall. I will gain even greater insight into the workings of the department as a graduate student, and I'm now financially independent as well, so I hope to work with GraduatePrograms.com sometime in the future. Thank you for your consideration--if I were to win the scholarship contest, the money would support my own research. My eventual goal is to write a book and hire my own research assistants, so I can pass on the gift that my professors gave to me as an undergraduate.
Stanford was an amazing place to explore and learn more about my likes and desires. The weather is really unbeatable - it's not uncommon to have some class sessions outside. I made amazing friends through student groups and events which was awesome. I really liked my major because it allowed me to take a variety of courses. Although I'm working in a different field, I am greatly for the experiences I had here.
Stanford is an excellent place to get exposed to cultures from around the world and to interact with people with varying viewpoints and high intelligence.
The Master's program in Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford was a good preparation for a job in the aerospace field. The academic programs provided a broad overview of many aerospace disciplines, including dynamics and controls, lightweight structures and materials, and rocket propulsion fundamentals. I thought it prepared me well for an entry level job as an engineer. However, I do think that most of the learning that is most important to my job now I got from hands-on work on extracurricular engineering projects, which taught me how to approach real-world design problems, how to quickly iterate through the test/fail/fix cycle, and how to deal with complex systems with a large group of people. I didn't take advantage of any of the many opportunities for in-depth research in any one specialty, which is certainly a primary draw of the program for many people, especially those looking to continue on to a PhD program or pursue a career in research or academia. However, I feel that if you are planning to start a career in industry as an entry level aerospace engineer, I think that this program was certainly adequate preparation, but probably not any better than many other aerospace programs at other institutions around the country.
One of the most valuable tools I gained from my studies at Stanford was a better understanding of the relationship between media and technology, as well as a better grasp of the technology tools that are most useful to members of the media. Courses in digital journalism and entrepreneurship, as well as workshops and tutorials on podcasting, basic HTML, and video editing have continued to be useful in my career as a content developer in educational technology. While I didn't end up in a career as a journalist (though I had previously worked as a journalist prior to getting my degree), I continue to produce freelance articles and consider myself part of the community, even if only as a hobby these days. However, my degree from a prestigious university directly resulted in being hired at my current position, and has lead to interviews with other high-level companies as I currently look for a new job. What I wish I had done differently: make better use of the connections I made while at school and pitch many of the in-depth articles I produced for publication outside of the university. I think I could have made better in-roads to an ultimately more satisfying job if I had taken advantage of the work I did at school in order to freelance and accept a job more closely related to my field, instead of jumping at the first full-time job offer (for fear of defaulting on student loans).
I really enjoyed the college experience. Stanford is a great school with a good mix of interesting, intelligent people from different backgrounds and with different interests. While I think my degree prepared me in some ways for my career, I ultimately think that academic study in general can't prepare you for a career in engineering, and experience working on complex problems in a professional setting is the best way to become a good engineer. Additionally, while the quality of instruction at Stanford was certainly very good, I think you can learn the same engineering fundamentals from many other quality schools that are much cheaper and/or less competitive. Ultimately, you can become just as good at your job with a degree from a "lesser" school if you still get quality work experience in your early career. To phrase it another way, if you have a choice between practicing in an internship or entry level engineering position vs. going back to school or staying in school for longer or transferring to a more prestigious school, I would suggest choosing work over school. That said, I will acknowledge that having a degree from a well-respected university can help a lot in the process of finding a job or moving to a new job. While I don't think that any particular thing I learned from Stanford has had a significant impact on my career, I do believe that having a framed piece of paper with Leland Stanford Junior's name on it certainly helped me get the job I had after graduating.
I was in the M.A. journalism program in 2008-2009. While there was a (depressing) focus on the deteriorating state of the traditional journalism industry and the rise of digital communication, there was not nearly enough practical training. While I knew that digital skills were important, there was not a single class in the program that taught HTML, CSS or any even basic coding skills. Nor were there any classes on Adobe products like InDesign (for layouts) or Fireworks/Illustrator for graphics. Our digital skills class did teach us photo slideshows and video editing, which were good skills; however, that was the breadth of the digital skills and those skills are a lot less applicable to available jobs than the skills I listed that I wish I had learned from the program.
I was probably not a great fit for the program to begin with. However, I do judge a journalism program in 2009 for not preparing me well as it could have for digital communication. I will say that you can gain a lot of those skills from electives--which I did out of my own interest in computer science--but they are not required or even particularly encouraged.
My undergraduate degree in Communications and my graduate degree electives were what provided me with actual skills that would help my career (mostly Computer Science and design skills). However, I cannot discount the value of just having an M.A. from Stanford as far as job prospects go. So while it probably did technically help my career, I would not recommend getting this degree.


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Yoga Club Box: Fourth Box/Unboxing
You know when something comes along that seems like it'll be cool but then it ends up exceeding all expectations? Well, that's how I feel about YogaClub Box. If you don't already know about it, it's a subscription athleisure wear business that has 3 different levels you can sign up for in order to review really awesome clothes every month for super discounted prices.
Here's how it works. You sign up for one of three boxes (1 item of clothing, 2 items, or 3), you fill out a style quiz (do you prefer pants, capris, shorts? colors, neutrals, patterns? will you wear these clothes to yoga, walking your dog, brunch with your friends?) and then a stylist puts together a box just for you. The price is the same each month but the clothes that come in it are varied since they have access to all of your favorite big brands, and some new ones you might not know about yet! Each item that comes has the original tag so you can see the retail price, and usually, the price you paid for the box with vs the retail value of everything inside is around 50/60% off. It's kinda cray.
But it get's better, IMHO anyway, not only is the process super duper easy if you don't like something you can easily exchange for no fee, PLUS if you change your mind and want to switch your style preferences around you can go in at any time and adjust them). Ok, but the reallllllly best part is that for every box that's delivered YogaCLub donates a yoga class to kids in underserved communities. Think about that for a second, every time you get a box some kids are getting a really valuable class. That alone for me makes it worth it, but on top of that, I've received some of the most delicious and fun outfits that I continually get compliments on.
It's really a super fun service and if you want to get in on it use code: Almonds20 for a 20% discount on your first box to try it out!! I'm telling you it's basically like Christmas once a month!


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What's in My Makeup Bag - Dija Ayodele
Dija is known for her bespoke beauty service, Facials by Dija which allows you to have facials at home or work. She also writes for Spell Magazine as their resident skincare columnist as well as Psychologies magazine. She took time out to show me the products in her makeup bag. Describe the items in your makeup bag. My makeup bag is an edit of my favourite key products. Given the sometimes hectic pace of my life as a skincare expert and a busy mum, my makeup is curated to quickly go from professional and polished to fun and laid back looks whilst hanging out by the climbing frame.
A flawless base is my starting point so I'm never without Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluid foundation. It provides medium coverage, enough so I can leave out concealer most days and evens out my skin tone brilliantly. I also have my trusted MAC Mineralised SkinFinish which I dust over my T-zone.
I use House of Glamdolls GlamBase Wheel 2 for any concealing. The texture and consistency are perfect to conceal dark spots, highlight my eyebrow and lately I've been using Radiate (the middle shade) to perfect my strobing technique. Blusher is a failsafe item to liven up my face. I find Tom Ford Ravish to be just the right combination of brick red to define my cheeks without looking unnatural.
I was allowed to start plucking my eyebrows at 16 and I was a bit overzealous with the tweezers so I now have to fill in my brows. I have been using Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in black brown for over ten years. The colour closely matches my natural hair colour and I use the powders from the HD Brow Palette to set everything in place.
I never have enough time to blend eyeshadows, so I love this chunky Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in Bronzed Garnet. I apply in short strokes and use my finger to blend out. It goes on like a powder, there's no creasing and the colour makes my eyes pop.
I'm not loyal to mascara brands I'm afraid, but I do like Make Up For Ever Smokey Extravagant. It's midnight black, gives volume, density and length. Everything you need from a mascara and the unusual shaped wand means every single lash gets a coating.
Lipstick is the easiest item to change my look, so I always keep a number of different ones on me to suit any outfit or my mood. My everyday lipstick is Bobbi Brown Art Stick Cassis - a burnt red. Again, it's a chunky pencil. You line and colour together which saves a lot of time. Lasts all day too.
Sisley Hydrating Lipstick in L33 is my high impact red, that bestows instant glamour and upgrades my complete look in an instant. I love the smooth finish and its super hydrating. Likewise, I also always have a nude too. Tom Ford Coco Ravish makes me feel well put together, especially when paired with a brown lip liner for a slight ombre effect.
Which is your favourite item in your makeup bag? Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluid. It goes a tremendously long way in making me feel ready and look well put together. The finish is second to none and I love the ethos behind the brand. To make women feel and look good, resonates personally with me each time I use this foundation.
Where did you get your makeup bag? It was a gift from Omorovicza in Liberty last summer. I love their skincare and can normally be found depleting my life savings at their counter. I love patent and I love navy blue. It's small enough to fit in my handbag and the baby change bag too.
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The Windows Mobile Developer Team is giving away free games to some cool WM games over at their Twitter account. Follow them here : http://www.twitter.com/wmdev Some games that they're giving away are Guitar Hero 3, Texas Hold'em and more. here are the instructions once you get your code: http://www.winplay.com/onetimecoupons.php
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Imagination wins National Multimedia Award for Incredible Machine
Working together with Sam Gazitt, we created a project called Incredible Machine for Maker Faire in May this year. Recently, our partner (Imagination) won the National Multimedia Awards 2008 held in Austria for their innovation under the "culture, entertainment and games" category. This multiuser game puts the focus on Windows Mobile smartphones. Using them as…
Time to get iDrunk
The guys at XDA-Developers will not take this lying down. the iPhone has this funny app called the iBeer, which simulates, well.. beer and the act of drinking it. Silly i know but some people love it. here's one for the HTC Touch Diamond. : http://snurl.com/3c5ex [pic from http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=581] now someone needs to make the…
Leisure Suit Larry is BACK!
ZOMG! this game brought me through puberty 😉 I spent so much time playing the entire Leisure Suit Larry series starting with the Land of the Lounge Lizards and Love for Sail. You guys remember how you get caught by police if you forget to type "remove condom" ? hahahah Now Magmic games is bringing…
Interested in Fantasy Baseball?
Checkout the Fantasy Baseball client that the MSN team built for Windows Mobile that connects to the Fox Fantasy Baseball game. Download it here : http://prb.msn.com/download.aspx
Guitar Zero
Ok this isn't a mobile post but I'm such a fan of Guitar Hero that I just had to do it. One of our device MVPs, Peter Nowak sent this link along to me today. Built using XNA 🙂 Gotta have it. there are more songs in the Forums too.
Build a game using Popfly!
This is so cool! albeit a little simple. Go build your game on Silverlight now. http://www.popfly.com/gamecreator Watch the Channel 9 video here: https://channel9.msdn.com/Showpost.aspx?postid=401969
World Poker Tour®: Texas Hold 'Em 2 just launched at http://winplay.com
I'm not much of a poker fan but this game looks pretty good. You can play online live with other players which is gonna be sweet! It's cheap too, only $3.99. I know a couple of friends that'll be pretty stoked about this game. Go get it already and come play with me! : http://www.winplay.com/game/WorldPokerTourTexasHoldem2
Guitar Hero 3 for Windows Mobile.. Coming soon!
A little bird told me that it should be launched by Magmic games in about 24 hours 🙂 For those of you who know me, I love this game! Thank's to Magmic games, this will be my next time waster. Woot! Watch this link : http://www.winplay.com/game/GuitarHeroMobile
New MSDN Mobility Center
The MSDN Mobility Center at http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsmobile just got a facelift! we have completely redesigned the page to feature the four main mobile application development concepts: Smart Devices Mobile Web Games Rich Internet Apps The last section is yet unfinished so stay tuned to any updates. In addition to targeted content, the Windows Mobile Developer Center…


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Two Cultures Waiting for a Green Light
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, November 2009. Amish country.
The various Amish (pronounced /ˈɑːmɪʃ/, AR-mish) or Amish Mennonite church fellowships are Christian religious denominations that form a very traditional subgrouping of Mennonite churches. They are best known for their simple living, plain dress, and resistance to the adoption of many modern conveniences. The history of the Amish church began with a schism in Switzerland within a group of Swiss and Alsatian Anabaptists in 1693. The leader of the schismatic faction was an Anabaptist leader named Jakob Ammann. Those who followed Ammann became known as Amish. In the early 18th century, many Amish Mennonites emigrated to Pennsylvania for a variety of reasons. Today, the most traditional descendants of these Amish Mennonites continue to speak Pennsylvania German (more often referred to as Pennsylvania Dutch). There are also Old Order Amish communities, especially in the American state of Indiana, where a dialect of Swiss German predominates. Over the years, there have been numerous divisions among the Amish churches. The 'Old Order' Amish, an ultra-conservative faction that withdrew from fellowship with the wider body of Amish Mennonites in the 1860s, are those that have most emphasized traditional practices and beliefs. As of 2000, over 165,000 Old Order Amish live in Canada and the United States. A new study, produced in 2008, suggests their numbers have increased to 227,000'
There are Old Order communities in 27 American states and the Canadian province of Ontario; Ohio has the largest population (55,000), followed by Pennsylvania (51,000) and Indiana (38,000). The largest Amish settlements are in Holmes County in central Ohio, Lancaster County in south-central Pennsylvania, and Elkhart and LaGrange counties in northeast Indiana. Most Amish west of the Mississippi River live in northern Missouri, eastern Iowa, and Southeast Minnesota. The largest community west of the Mississippi is near Kalona, Iowa.[citation needed] Because of rapid population growth in Amish communities, new settlements are formed to obtain sufficient farmland. Other reasons for new settlements include locating in isolated areas that support their lifestyle, moving to areas with cultures conducive to their way of life, maintaining proximity to family or other Amish groups, and sometimes to resolve church or leadership conflicts.
In 2000, approximately 165,620 Old Order Amish resided in the United States, of which 73,609 were church members. The Amish are among the fastest-growing populations in the world, with an average of 6.8 children per family.
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In Lancaster County, the Amish and the non-Amish culture meet on a regular basis. Tourists supply the Amish community with a significant part of their economy.
I'm going back to photograph and learn more.


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Accession Number : ADA117022
Title : Robust Regression Procedures for Predictor Variable Outliers.
Descriptive Note : Technical rept.,
Corporate Author : SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIV DALLAS TEX DEPT OF STATISTICS
Personal Author(s) : Dorsett,Dovalee ; Gunst,Richard F
Full Text : https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a117022.pdf
Report Date : Mar 1982
Pagination or Media Count : 47
Abstract : Least squares estimators of regression coefficients can be overly sensitive to violations of certain error assumptions; e.g., outliers in the response variable. One solution to the presence of outliers in a data base is to apply univariate robust estimation procedures to the residuals of estimated models. Equally problematic as outliers among the response variable are outliers or aberrant values for the predictor variables. Extreme values on individual predictor variables or an unusual combination of predictor variable values for a few observational units can distort least squares estimators even if the error assumptions are valid. This article discusses robust regression procedures, with special emphasis on techniques which are resistant to extreme predictor variable values. (Author)
Descriptors : *Regression analysis , *Variables , Mathematical prediction , Coefficients , Estimates , Residuals , Errors , Resistance , Least squares method , Observation , Value , Abnormalities
Subject Categories : Statistics and Probability
Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE


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Gubernatorial candidate of Labour Party in Delta state in the last general election Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru and his two companies Sofimar Fisheries Nigeria limited and Grato Nigeria Limited have filed an application before a Federal high court in Lagos, urging the court to stay the execution of the order of the court restraining him and his two companies from operating their bank accounts in 26 banks in Nigeria listed before the court, as a result of their alleged indebtedness of N925,138,106.58 to Syke bank Plc.
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Sometimes in November last year based on an Ex-parte application filed before the court by a Lagos lawyer Mr Oluwakemi Balogun SAN on behalf of Skye bank Plc urging the court to restrain Ogboru and his two companies and their agents from making any withdrawal from their bank accounts in 26 banks in Nigeria, over an alleged indebtedness to Skye bank to the tune of N925,138,106.58
The various credit facilities granted to Sofimar Fisheries Nigeria limited were guaranteed by Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru.
In her ruling, the trial judge , Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo ordered the 26 banks listed before the court having the defendants assets up to the outstanding indebtedness of the defendants to the plaintiff in the sum of N925,138,106.58 as at June 2017 owed by the defendants to the plaintiff should be sequestrated and keep same in an interest yielding account in the name of the Chief Registrar of the court pending the determination of the suit
Justice Oguntoyinbo, also directed the plaintiff to file a proper undertaking in the court.
However, in an affidavit sworn to by the Manager of Sofimar Fisheries Nigeria limited, Mr Victor Agberien and filed before the court by a Lagos lawyer Chief Nelson Imoh, the defendants urged the court to set aside the order and stay the execution of the order of the court.
Agberien averred that the Federal Government of Nigeria owes the defendants and their sister company not less than $20million or about N7.2Billion from which the sum of N1.6billion domiciliation of funds proceeds was issued to Skye bank by the ministry of Justice on behalf of the defendants and at the request of the defendants, that the domiciliation of proceeds of N1.6billion in favor of the bank on behalf of the defendants is still with the bank
In August, 2016, a reconciliation of the final figures owed the defendants was sent to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for payment. The approval to pay the defendants company $20 million was obtained only on 17th May, 2017.
That it was agreed at the meeting of 30th of November, 2017 between the defendants and the representatives of Federal Government, -judgement debt committee as follows: that the defendants would be paid in part from the $10Billion allocated by the Federal Government of Nigeria for judgement debt in the current budget, that the honourable minister for finance has asked that the beneficiaries of the N10billion be listed and send to her office, to enable her release the funds, that the meeting identified the Eurobonds of $5.5billion as another source that could be utilized by the Federal Government in the payment of its indebtedness to the defendants.
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All the above facts are known to the bank and are in writing to the knowledge and acknowledgement of the bank.
"The defendants hereby undertakes not to tamper with the proceeds of these funds from the Federal Government to the detriment of the bank if released", he averred .
Both the defendants domiciliation of the proceeds of N1.6billion as well as collateral and additional collateral in respect of their property in Effurun warri, Delta state is still with the bank.
Mr Agberien averred further that the Federal Government of Nigeria who is owing the defendants the sum of $20million as agreed, has not and upon enquiry of the plaintiff's bank denied the existence of its preparedness to pay the said amount to the defendants.
The economic, business and financial lives of the defendants have been unjustly brought to a halt as a result of the order of the court obtained by the Bank upon suppression of material facts.
The case has been adjourned for further hearing.
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Sciatica is almost an epidemic, with up to 43% of the population painfully affected at some point in their lives.
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Usually sciatica affects one side of the body while the other side compensates. This prolonged compensation causes muscle imbalance and a deterioration of both gait and posture. This, of course, brings on additional pain.
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Sustainable Brand: Paloma Soledad
Sustainable Brand: Paloma Soledad
1. Please tell us about Paloma Soledad?
I was born in California but grew up in Hawaii. My father is an artist and remains a die-hard surfer. My mother had a line of tribal inspired clothing in the early years and sews to this day, selling at craft fairs and on Etsy. I began helping her with small sewing tasks at the age of 3. I had a very Bohemian childhood where everything was an excuse to be creative. I was always encouraged to explore all types of cultures and avenues for knowledge and self-expression We also learned to appreciate traditional fashion ideals: hard work, always giving your best, making do with what you have and most of all, a pragmatic yet positive attitude to life.
Overall, like any artist, I'm inspired by the game of observation. I love the humanity of New York and its rich layers of time. Experiencing an old place with its the ripples of history is an endless discovery for me. I go on long walks in the City, surveying the textures and colors, nature and man-made. I try to bring this attitude, this appreciation of the interaction between the old and the new, into my work. Lately, our culture is so throwaway, a need to consume so rapidly that nothing is truly savored anymore. Things are manufactured by people earning 25 cents a day or worse, robots! I want to create pieces that are thoughtful; that have a story; each one designed and lovingly matched with curious antiques discarded by time. I strive to build collections made exquisitely enough to be called an heirloom. I obsess about stitching to perfection. I take the time to create a beautiful piece without thinking about how many hours are spent. I want my work to stand as critique of our mass-produced, profit-driven culture.
2. How did you get started? When did you get started?
We never had a TV in our house so we were forced to find creative ways to entertain ourselves. I spent my time drawing fashion and reading vintage comic books like Conan and Mad Magazine, their ironic viewpoint of the world and warrior women who kicked ass fascinated me. I started making my own Halloween costumes as a pre-teen and continued the tradition with increasingly extravagant ensembles into my 20's. I graduated with a degree in photography from Cal Arts but I never stopped my love of the craft. I worked in the entertainment industry for the next decade designing and fabricating costumes for feature films and theater. This eventually brought me to Portland, Oregon working on the stop-motion film Coraline whose small scale costumes tapped into my childhood doll making days. I loved the experience but despite being surrounded by 300 brilliant artists, all creating a masterpiece, I still felt trapped. I wanted to grow something that was solely my own. After finishing a particularly intricate corset I had designed for one of the miniature characters in the film, I vowed to start my own line of finely detailed corsetry when the film ended. In 2009, I dug into my collection of textiles, notions and hardware and created my first corset line. The finished collection won "Best Emerging Designer" portion at Portland Fashion Week.
That same year I also teamed up on a side project with the abstract expressionist oil painter and sculptor Robb Kramer, whom I had met working on Coraline. I found his paintings filled with bold colors and engaging brushstrokes inspiring. His ethereal compositions have an almost psychedelic effect. I felt these paintings calling out to me, and wanted to blend their aesthetic with high fashion. What ensued was a line of one of a kind garments, handmade painted silk couture; dresses, scarves, bolero jackets and shawls. We call our collaboration MYTHAUS.
3. Where are you based?
Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York.
4. It looks like you design a mix of different things. Which is your favorite?
My love of corsetry propelled my early work, I wanted my brand to empower women, like modern day superheroes. After moving to New York, I had to rethink my approach to design. Weather dictates so much on the East coast: hot humid in summer, cold and frigid in winter. To command a room, today's working woman "superhero" must be comfortable. The corsets became less about constraint and more about versatility. This need drives my line of reversible summer belts (party on the outside, business on the inside). I find they look best with garments that don't fit properly, that are slightly too big. It's the perfect way to avoid discarding items in your closet as the corset helps repurpose them without alterations. All pieces can be worn as lingerie, but are designed for the office, a dinner engagement or social event.
This year, going in the opposite direction, I'm thrilled to debut my new line of non-restrictive blouses and dresses, featuring original hand-crocheted pieces from the early 1900's, when a woman might spend her time sewing or crocheting popular items like doilies for centerpieces and lace tops for intimate wear. These forgotten treasures represent countless hours of love and skill. My goal is to honor the beauty of these items with effortlessly comfortable garments that look great with or without a corset belt.
5. Please tell us how you are sustainable?
I was raised with a "make-do" attitude. As a child my mother would take us to upscale department stores during the holidays to rifle through the discarded holiday detritus, elaborate wrapping paper and ribbons. I've always been aware of other people's wastefulness and have used it to my advantage.
My garments are handmade made in New York City utilizing a combination of up-cycled factory ends (I recently partnered with FABSCRAP in NYC), vintage materials and no-waste patterns, using excess pieces from larger garments for my smaller articles. The materials I collect inspire the designs and fuel my creativity.
6. Do you dress with sustainable brands, if so please list.
I really admire brands like Alabama Chanin and VOZ, but I generally lean towards clothing swaps with friends, re-cycling vintage, fixing what I already have and making my own garments.
7. What do you think of Fast Fashion vs. Slow (Sustainable) Fashion?
I feel in some ways, fast fashion has ruined people's view of a garment's value. This loss of recognition adds to our throwaway society. The $15 dress, when broken down into components can't be made for $15 without some karmic pain. This desensitizing leads to shock and dismissal over a sustainable price tag. I create garments that are timeless, made by someone who loves her craft and designed to be worn year after year.
I understand that not everyone can afford sustainable fashion, but there are still ways to be more ethical in your shopping habits. Consuming trends at a slower rate and thoughtful purchasing can avoid discarding barely used items. There are other ways of limiting waste and utilizing a garment to its fullest potential: fixing a garment, giving or trading with friends, donating to thrift stores and finally...using it as a rag to clean the house, etc instead of those terrible paper towels!
8. I love your corsets, we featured a corset from you on our upcoming editorial with Summer Rayne Oakes. What do you think of that?
I am absolutely delighted to have Summer Rayne Oakes photographed in my clothing. The work that she has done and the dedication to bettering the planet is so impressive. Bringing awareness to problems with the fashion industry is an uphill battle and we need more young energetic entrepreneurs like her. She is the kind of woman who inspires me and whom I design for; one who has made her own way in the world, whose accomplishments contribute positively to society. She cares about the story behind items purchased and knows that her dollar makes a difference. I love following Summer's beautiful images of plants and gardening on Instagram. It is so reminiscent of how my mother would collect abandoned dresser-draws, to grow lettuce and other vegetables on our porch, because we didn't always have access to fresh greens. She was an urban farmer too!
9. Where do you sell your products?
Through my two online stores – http://www.palomasoledad.com and http://shop.mythaus.com - at private fittings by appointment in my Williamsburg Studio, trunk shows and salon parties at my clients' offices or homes.
10. What press have you received?
My "Best Emerging Designer at Portland Fashion Week", award was featured in SPINmagazine.com. I was named one of Entertainment Weekly's "Eight Costume Designers turned Fashion Headliner"
My work has also been highlighted in About Face, Examiner, The Green Loop, Oregon Live, and Portland Monthly
11. Do any celebrities wear your designs?
Recently, I recreated an Amazonian warrior costume for Leslie Jones to wear during her Themyscira sketch on Saturday Night Live with Gal Gadot. I did it in 38 hours! As for other celebrities, my experience is that they prefer not to be name-checked and that discretion is partly why they keep coming back.
12. What is your social media info?
Produced by Alison Hernon, Fashion Director, Jejune Magazine


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Popular British boy band One Direction already announced a number of 2014 Where We Are stadium tour dates back in May 2013 and the 'Best Song Ever' singers are now finally ready for the North American portion of the trek, which is scheduled to begin on August 1, 2014 in Toronto. The new dates have been revealed on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 on 'Good Morning America' and will be presented by Nabisco.
The band performed their latest single, titled 'Story of My Life' on the 2013 American Music Awards on Sunday, November 24, 2013, just before the release of their highly anticipated third studio record, 'Midnight Memories'. The upcoming tour will be promoted by Live Nation and tickets are scheduled to go on sale on December 7, 2013. On the same day, One Direction will appear on 'Saturday Night Live' for their second performance on the popular show.
Here are the official One Direction 2014 North American tour dates:
August 1: Toronto, ON (Rogers Center)
August 4: East Rutherford, NJ (MetLife Stadium)
August 7: Foxboro, MA (Gillette Stadium)
August 11: Washington, DC (Nationals Park)
August 13: Philadelphia, PA (Lincoln Financial Field)
August 16: Detroit, MI (Ford Field)
August 19: Nashville, TN (LP Field)
August 22: Houston, TX (Reliant Stadium)
August 27: St. Louis, MO (Edward Jones Dome)
August 29: Chicago, IL (Soldier Field)
September 12: Pasadena, CA (Rose Bowl)
September 16: Phoenix, AZ (University of Phoenix Stadium)
September 19: El Paso, TX (Sun Bowl Stadium)
September 21: San Antonio, TX (Alamodome)
September 23: Tulsa, OK (BOK Center)
September 25: New Orleans, LA (Mercedes-Benz Superdome)
September 27: Charlotte, NC (PNC Music Pavilion)
October 1: Atlanta, GA (Georgia Dome)
October 3: Tampa, FL (Raymond James Stadium)
October 5: Miami, FL (Sun Life Stadium)
Photo Credits: RealHDWallpaper


text: Vanessa Slavich is pursuing a Master's in Interaction Design at California College of the Arts with a focus on social impact and innovation. She is applying her research at the Kapor Center, a family of organizations making the tech ecosystem and entrepreneurship more diverse, inclusive, and impactful. Prior to the Kapor Center, Vanessa led Diversity and Inclusion at Square. Slavich joined Square in May 2011 from Apple where she worked in recruiting. A graduate with honors from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she went on to study International Business at the University of Cambridge. She is the co-lead of Diversity Advocates, an open source community advancing inclusion in the tech industry. A believer in the power of movement and community, Vanessa is an Ambassador to the SF Marathon and Tri-California and is a two-time Ironman finisher.


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Writing Personal Statements
- Jan 12, 2018
As you guys may or may not have read on our website, a personal statement is pretty important. It is a way to show schools your personality, strengths, beliefs, and values, and how the qualities and characteristics you possess make you a good candidate as a health care provider. Personal statements tell the schools you apply to why you want to be in your field of interest. It is also your first (and sometimes only) opportunity to sell yourself.
Without further ado, I will provide you with the sort of things you should be including in your personal statement - but because I'm me, I will do so with GIFs.
1. Discuss WHY you are interested in your chosen profession
Schools want to know what your motivation is for the career path you're planning on, and if there are any events, people, and/or experiences that reinforced your interest. AVOID CLICHES ("I love helping people"). Ask yourself what you've done personally to convince yourself that you want to be in this field. Discuss any humanitarian activities, as being a health care provides means a lifetime of giving back to society, one way or another.
2. Consider discussing individuals or incidents that have shaped your life
That being said, avoid referencing your high school or childhood days. Professional programs want to know why you chose this career as an adult.
3. ELABORATE upon extracurricular activities such as volunteering or work, which you have listed in your application
AVOID re-listing these activities. Instead, use this opportunity to give new information about your involvement which is not listed elsewhere. Focus on noteworthy activities. Describe your involvement in such a way that implies you have the characteristics necessary to be a good health care provider. Talk about how much you were contributing, what you learned, and the personal satisfaction you gained. What was the personal impact of these activities?
4. Consider personal qualities that have been developed and/or enhanced through such involvement
Describe, rather than tell, your experiences so the reader concludes the qualities you are trying to show. (ie. DO NOT WRITE THINGS LIKE, "I'm a smart and compassionate person".) Consider the following questions: What did you learn? How has this reinforced your interest in your chosen profession.
5. Use this as an opportunity to answer any perceived questions
You can use the space provided to explain any academic irregularities, like failing a semester or withdrawing for some time (medical or otherwise). Do not use the entire space to discuss grades, since that is not the most important part of your personal statement. Instead, briefly explain the nature of the situation, accept responsibility for your academic record, and move on with your personal statement.
6. Avoid writing about your personal philosophy
If done improperly, you may come off as being narrow-minded or intolerant to different opinions, and your statement may not come off as sincere. Weigh the pros and cons before including this in your statement - your philosophy may be better discussed at the interviews rather than on paper.
7. If you have a non-traditional background, use it to your advantage
If you are returning to school after a significant gap in time, explain why your career change is a well thought out decision. Focus on the positive impact of what you are currently doing, and describe how medicine will fill any gaps in what is missing.
8. Be confident!
Download the Personal Statement Questionnaire for more assistance with identifying and developing elements you want to include in your finalized personal statement.
If you are applying to schools that do not participate in an application service, be sure to include a brief discussion of your interest in the school and its program.
This statement must be well written with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Do not expect your first draft to be the final product. Have the statements read and reviewed by multiple people.
Take advantage of the consultants in the "Writing Center" in 300 Bessey Hall.
- Call (517) 432-3610 to schedule an appointment.
- The campus grammar hotline (517) 432-1370) can also be consulted for current information of proper grammar usage.
When writing the statement take advantage of the maximum number of characters allowed. If you are submitting an application through a service (i.e. AMCAS), do not express an interest in a specific health professional school. (Your application may not be very successful if MSU-CHM reads about your strong interest in U of M.)
Maximum characters by application service:
|Application Service
|Maximum Character Count
|Allopathic MD
|Dental DDS & DMD
|Occup. Therapy
|Osteopathic DO
|Physical Therapy
|Physician Assistant
|Podiatry DPM
|Public Health
For sample Personal Statements refer to: www.examkrackers.com/mcat/MCAT-EssaySamples.aspx
By Anna


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Most people don't realize how important SLEEP is to getting neck pain relief. Here are some all natural pain relief treatment options to improve sleep and help heal your body at night.
Natural Pain Treatment Options to Heal Your Body at Night:
- Try to resist sleeping on your stomach. This is a very difficult habit to break as we usually "learn" this position by the age of seven. But the main reason I would seriously attempt to make the change is that stomach sleeping requires the neck to be turned up to 90 degrees in order to allow yourself to breathe which GREATLY stresses the discs, ligaments and muscles. Sleeping on your side is a great alternative and sleeping on your back is generally the best position which allows a person (with the right pillow) to get the neck support needed to truly align your neck into the anatomically correct C-curve. Sleeping on your back also allows you to stretch out your hips to neutral which combats the compensations that result from the flexed hips (ninety degree angle) while in the sitting position. Most people sit about eighty percent of the day which plays havoc for the lower back.
- Allow yourself enough time for a good night's sleep. Plan to sleep between 7 and 8 hours going to bed 8 hours before the sun rises. This is generally ideal and allows you to use your natural circadium rhythm of the sun rising to help awaken you naturally. Proper sleep gives your body health and healing through the DEEP (Delta) sleep and REM sleep phases.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine before bed. Not having caffeine (stimulant) after noon will allow your mind and body to relax for a deeper sleep. Limiting yourself to one to two glasses of alcohol in the evening will also help reduce the chance of interrupted sleep, especially in the second half of your sleep period.
- If you don't have or plan on getting a PILLO1 cervical pillow, an alternative to help support your neck is to roll up a very thin pillow or small soft towel creating about 2 to 4 inches in height under your neck for the proper C-shape (lordotic) support. Allow your head to gently fall over the top of the support and have it raised at least one to two inches by another towel, support or flat pillow. This will help to re-educate the body to sleep properly.
- Visit a chiropractor and ask for a personal assessment of your neck position while sleeping. Chiropractors are very well trained to address the causes of why you might be having neck pain. Through orthopaedic, neurological and oftentimes x-ray examination, they are trained to give you some excellent insight of why your neck pain is persisting and give you treatment and other suggestions on how to keep your neck and spine healthy.
Long-term neck pain relief is something that about 80% of the population looks for at some time in their life. Try starting with these five tips and always remember that the position in which your head and neck rests at night is the MOST IMPORTANT factor of all for the maintanance of proper neck and spine health.
This is why I created PILLO1, a scientifically-measured neck and head support pillow designed to achieve perfect neutral position support- whether one sleeps on their side or back, allowing for a restful, deep and healing sleep. For those of you who sleep on your SIDE only, I also have a PILLO1 SideSleeper which has all of the same incredible features such as shoulder cut-outs and perfect support. You must try it now to enjoy a wonderful, restful and supportive nights' sleep.
I hope the above natural pain treatment options above help you achieve optimal health and pain relief. Please try my PILLO1 Original or PILLO1 Side Sleeper pillow to Improve you Life through Better Sleep (TM). I know you'll be feeling better in no time!
Learn more about PILLO1 cervical pillow for neck pain relief.


text: Named after the bar ballerinas use to sharpen ballet moves, Barre uses ballet moves and music to transform bodies. It is a ballet-inspired exercise routine mixed with Yoga, Pilates, dance, and functional training to build lean muscle mass, strengthen your core, lose weight, and improve posture. So, why should women gravitate toward this workout? (more…)