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Things to Do in Sausalito, California
Sausalito's Coastal Lifestyle
Life in Sausalito runs on two alluring tracks: vertically up steep hillsides to million-dollar homes with expansive views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, and horizontally along the water—literally. It's the rare small town that boasts a nautical neighborhood of more than 400 houseboats, including shingled cottages with overflowing window planters, sailors' sanctuaries built from weathered ship parts, and white, boxy, modern abodes with floor-to-ceiling windows. When locals do leave their perches and pilothouses, they walk to Sausalito's energetic downtown, where serious bikers zoom by faster than cars and the ferry unloads besotted day-trippers from San Francisco.
Small-Town Attractions
Still, the pace of life in this storied enclave that began as a fishing village is considerably slower than on the other side of the bridge. "It's a charming little town that seems so far away from all the chaos of a major city, even though it's right across the bay," says author and longtime resident Mitch Powers. For visitors, it's a true getaway. For locals—around 7,000 artists, writers, and outdoors lovers, plus business and tech tycoons—any hour of the day seems right for sipping espresso at alfresco café tables and watching the world go by.
Best Places to Eat and Drink
Locals congregate around the fire pit and bocce court at the harborfront Bar Bocce for sourdough-crust pizzas and pitchers of sweet and tangy house sangria, but the best spot at this popular hangout may be on the restaurant's little strip of beach, where you can spread a blanket and have your meal by the water. Nearby, tiny Sushi Ran's sashimi has won international awards (shown here); vegetarians will be equally wowed by sides like kimchi Brussels sprouts. For elevated Mexican cuisine, Copita's ceviche featuring lobster, flounder, and scallops is exquisite (as are the chile-spiced pomegranate margaritas).
Best Places to Shop
If you find yourself ogling the elegantly rustic dishware at Copita, stop by where it's actually made. Heath Ceramics (shown here), the artisan pottery company founded in Sausalito in 1948, produces thousands of glazed pieces per week, and is open for touring and shopping. Skirting San Francisco Bay, Bridgeway Promenade is dotted with small eateries and upscale boutiques, putting a gilded frame around the notion of Main Street. Must-stop No. 1: Shoe Stories of Sausalito offers runway-direct heels from Valentino alongside cutting-edge local brands like Freda Salvador. (Warning: Browsing the deeply discounted sale section upstairs may make you late for dinner.) Must-stop No. 2: Pick Me Up Chocolate is the brainchild of a former Hollywood art director and her daughter-in-law, who took a chocolate-tasting trip around the world before setting up shop here to sell handcrafted truffles, pralines, and ganaches from local chocolate artisans.
Outdoor Attractions
You know it's the good life when the Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the local, verdant playground. Hiking and biking trails through Muir Woods to the northwest and the Marin Headlands to the south offer striking views of dark-sand beaches and dramatic cliffs. Back on the Bay, Sea Trek's stand-up paddleboard and kayak rentals and lessons put your workout on the water (all while wide-eyed harbor seals bob nearby and eye your exertions). Right in town, a compact, sandy expanse at Schoonmaker Point Marina is best for lying out in the sun and watching the yachts go by. On the Pacific side of the peninsula and a 15-minute drive away, breezy Rodeo Beach is a favorite among seasoned surfers and dog owners alike, with its large waves and off-leash allowances.
Best Hotel on San Francisco Bay
The family-owned Inn Above Tide takes full advantage of being the only Sausalito hotel right on San Francisco Bay: Almost every guest room has its own glass-walled balcony furnished with a wood dining set and cushioned lounge chairs. Inside, many of the elegantly minimalist rooms have wood-burning fireplaces and deep soaking tubs. Breakfast features fresh local fruits and French pastries ferried over every morning from San Francisco. Complimentary bike rentals allow guests to explore the area like locals; innabovetide.com or 800-893-8433.
Best Hotel on Cavallo Point
Two miles south of downtown Sausalito and nestled amid grassy hills just around the corner from the Golden Gate Bridge, the bucolic Cavallo Point Lodge occupies a former military base; former officers' residences now house sumptuous leather and wood furnishings. A resort known for its outstanding culinary options (and its gourmet cooking classes), Cavallo Point Lodge also has a spacious spa; cavallopoint.com or 415-339-4700.


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OK Fellaz… Today, we're going to talk about how to break up with your girlfriend or the chick you're seeing or dating or whatever you'd like to call it.
Actually, let's start with something easy. Here's what a female needs to do if she wants to get rid of her boyfriend:
Now that we've covered that, 😀 let's get on to the tough part, which is a guy getting his girlfriend to vamoose.
This is a very delicate process, assuming you still like her as a person and want to retain her as a friend. It's even further complicated if you just happen to be a nice guy that doesn't enjoy breaking hearts. You have to figure out how to extract her from the "romantic" aspect of the relationship WITHOUT her throwing out the friendship aspect along with it.
There's a biological reason why chicks tend to overdo it when it comes to relationships. It's not their fault. 🙂 According to "Go Ask Alice":
"Unlike men, who produce new sperm daily throughout most of their lifetime, women are born with all their eggs in one.. okay, two baskets (ovaries). To be more precise, a woman is born with about one to two million immature eggs, or follicles, in her ovaries.
Throughout her life, the vast majority of follicles will die through a process known as atresia. Atresia begins at birth and continues throughout the course of the woman's reproductive life. When a woman reaches puberty and starts to menstruate, only about 400,000 follicles remain. With each menstrual cycle, a thousand follicles are lost and only one lucky little follicle will actually mature into an ovum (egg), which is released into the fallopian tube, kicking off ovulation. That means that of the one to two million follicles, only about 400 will ever mature.
Relatively little or no follicles remain at menopause, which usually begins when a woman is between 48-55 years of age. The remaining follicles are unlikely to mature and become viable eggs because of the hormonal changes that come along with menopause."
So, basically, women are biologically inclined to be selective as far as whom they have sex with because they have a finite number of opportunities to have kids. When you add that to the pressure of patriarchal societies for women to only have sex with one guy or be "called out they name", you can see why it's so tough to get rid of a chick once she's decided you're "the one".
So now, you're in a situation where you don't want to delete her entirely… just roll her back to a previous version of your relationship… You know, like going back to Tiger from Leopard.
First of all, to do this AT ALL, you have to know WHY your girl likes you. Most guys don't know this, as evidenced by their paranoid behavior, trying (unsuccessfully) to keep tabs on their girl and keep her from giving some to the next man. There's no reason to worry about your girl hanging out with other guys IF you're offering her something unique that other guys aren't. If you got the rap by talking about your car and your house, you may lose out to a guy that has a BOAT and a house, but that's an entirely different issue.
So, assuming you have this list of great qualities that you have that made her choose you instead of the other guys that were trying to get on, use that list to figure out which qualities you need to subtract from your personality in order to get her to start seeing you as NOT "the one" and shift her romantic focus to some other guy or several other guys. 😀
Once you've got it figured out, change your personality and hold the line. There's no telling how long this is going to take, so you may have to remain "in character" for months. Eventually, she'll question her own judgement about selecting YOU as "the one", and then the questions start… "Where is this relationship going?" "What are we to each other?" "What are we doing?" blah blah blah Just remain friendly towards her and blase about your "relationship" and eventually, the understanding that YOU are not "the one" will solidify for her, and she'll be ready and willing to break up with you. [insert dancing smiley]
Now, of course the chicks are going to complain that this is underhanded and sneaky and cowardly. 🙂 In reality, it's in THEIR best interest. This way, THEY get to break up with YOU and give themselves the props for ejecting from a situation that THEY figured out wasn't working FOR THEM. Meanwhile, you know the truth, and everybody's happy! 😀
Just don't lull yourself to sleep while you're waiting for her to dump you. When it happens, it's going to be out of the blue. It's going to be some time and place that you're not ready for her to break up with you, so you need to be vigilant. It's CRITICAL how you "handle" the breakup. If your demeanor is OH, THANK *GOD*!!! IT'S ABOUT TIME! 😀 then you did all this for nothing. 😀
When she lets you know what time it is, you want to be a combination of confused, dismayed and "lost". Don't overdo it, though. You don't want her to change her mind! :O Let her know that you understand why she has to do what she has to do and that you still love and care about her "as a friend". Make sure everything's smooth between you, and you've successfully rolled her back. 😀 You're still friends and everyone's happy. 🙂
YOUR job isn't over, though… It takes chicks a while to get over relationships, so be a gentleman and don't sport your new chick in public until you're sure your ex is cool with it. 😉

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Memorial services for Albert R. Engdahl, 94, of Aurelia, will be 12:00 (noon) Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee with Pastor Jean Morse officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Aurelia. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The Redig Funeral Home in Aurelia is in charge of arrangements.
Albert Raymond Engdahl was born August 30, 1924, the son of Conrad and Helena (Peterson) Engdahl at Aurelia, Iowa. He received his education in Aurelia, graduating from the Aurelia High School in 1942. On January 5, 1950, Albert married Leona Maude Furgason at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee. Albert farmed, worked for the Farmer's Elevator, and was a certified applicator of impregnated fertilizer, retiring on August 30, 1988. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and carpentry, drinking coffee and playing cards with friends, and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Albert died July 1, 2019, at Accura Healthcare of Aurelia.
Preceding Albert in death were his parents; Conrad and Helena, his wife Leona on December 13, 2011, two infants; Lynn Marie and Raymond Allen, one sister, Bertha, and two brothers; Donald and Edwin and his wife Hetty, and one brother-in-law, Harry Lindgren.
Survivors include two children; Joy and her husband Haridas A. Shah of Henderson, NV, and Jody and her husband Michael Pagel of Cedar Rapids, IA, two grandchildren; Ketan and his wife Natalie Shah and Priya Shah both of Denver, CO, one sister, Phyllis Lindgren of Meriden, IA, one brother, Kenneth and his wife Lois Jean Engdahl of Aurelia, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.


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Networked Supervision Is Stronger Supervision
By John W. Ryan
CSBS President and CEO
Every cloud has a silver lining.
That is what came to mind last week in San Antonio as I saw 160 state and federal financial regulators share perspectives on emerging risks and supervisory strategies at our annual State-Federal Supervisory Forum.
We hold this meeting, which we call the SFSF, for a notable reason. It is an opportunity for state regulators to share ideas and practices with each other and with leaders and staff from the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the CFPB from across the country.
This year, we heard from Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Randal Quarles and CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger. FDIC leaders met with our members. South Dakota Banking Director Bret Afdahl, our new CSBS chairman, asked both state and federal regulators to innovate in the year ahead. In between speakers, we had break-out sessions and other opportunities where regulators could talk directly with each other.
During this meeting, I reflected on one very large cloud. Over a decade ago, the mortgage market melted down and caused a financial crash. We never, ever want to have a similar crisis.
But there was a silver lining. We realized two important take-aways as we worked out solutions during that dark time. First, good policy and good supervision require good data. But we needed to collect it. Second, good relationships build trust. That means instead of working in silos, state and federal financial regulators need to work together to stay connected. We must ensure a network of financial supervision.
Advancements in data collection and relationships have been essential to improved supervision since the crash. We began addressing the data issue more than a decade ago by creating what is now the largest and most comprehensive supervisory technology database. We started with mortgage loan originator data collection, which eventually became the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System. Congress recognized its importance and in 2008 made it mandatory to be used throughout the United States. That gives us an unparalleled view into the mortgage industry.
We've continued to collect data. In 2011, we added the Mortgage Call Report. While bank call reports show only dollar volume, we monitor about 200 loan characteristics, including the subprime features responsible for the 2008 crash. We didn't have this information then, but in 2019 we can use it to identify and mitigate risk.
Our next call to action: Later this year, we will conduct a pilot program for the State Examination System — the first nationwide system to bring both regulators and companies into the same technology space and fostering greater transparency. This system will reduce redundancy, improve collaboration and reduce burden through automation.
This data capability is essential. But people are still at the heart of supervision, and a successful network requires trust and good relationships.
That is what makes meetings like SFSF even more important. This conference bolsters our network of supervision and makes sure we keep talking. I believe an ongoing dialogue between state and federal regulators strengthens the nation's entire financial system.
May is not the only time we meet and work together with federal regulators. But last week at the SFSF, I watched the network of supervision at work. Healthy relationships between state and federal regulators build trust. That is critical for a diverse financial system.
As I said, in every cloud there is a silver lining. A network of supervision is not just better for our regulators. It is better for the financial entities we oversee and ultimately the communities we serve. Data is effective. But people always matter.
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Fed up? don't worry, this cat totally understands where your coming from. Always have a grumpy looking resting face? Koyuki, the Scottish fold cat still has your back. Looking grumpier than the original Grumpy Cat is certainly bold claim, but after seeing Koyuki you wouldn't dare say that to her face.
Koyuki which translated to "light snow" in Japanese has been living with her humans in Yokohama for nine years now. You can see more of Koyuki and her adventures Instagram.


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As you may have heard, Merrin was away this weekend in Jolly Old England! Of course, this meant we couldn't record our podcast, but we didn't want to leave you hanging — we knew you had some burning questions for us to answer!
Drivingrl Asks:
*pretending the Oleksiak trade didn't happen*
What's the best English biscuit? My vote is for dark chocolate Chocolate McVittie's Digestives.
M: I honestly don't have a ton of experience with English biscuits? I know I'm in England right at this very moment, but my sister has a sugar sensitivity and doesn't eat much of it so she doesn't keep biscuits around. That said, I can pound an entire box of the Walker's shortbread cookies and I think those are Scottish.
C: I refuse to enjoy English biscuits on the grounds that it's real biscuit erasure.
Andrew 'too cool for cali' L-A ask:
Please revisit all previous casting/baked goods/show tunes questions for Andrew Cogliano.
C: ALL previous casting/baked goods/show tunes questions???? You know we've been doing this for FOUR YEARS right? I don't even remember all those questions.
That said, I feel strongly that Cogs would be a cheddar biscuit.
M: If I were sorting him into a Hogwarts house I'd put him in Gryffindor. If I were casting him in Hamilton, he'd be Ben Franklin. Old, mentioned once, never seen onstage.
Be My Shannytine asks:
1) Do you think Nill will go for a blockbuster trade at the deadline, a smaller trade, or no trade?
2) Which Stars player would you cuddle & binge true crime docs (or show of your choice) with during this polar vortex?
C: To answer the second question first, I don't know if there is a blockbuster trade to be made at the deadline this year. If anything, the two "biggest" rental names would be Matt Duchene and Mark Stone. Duchene seems like he'll potentially get re-signed, but even if he doesn't I don't know if Nill would go for him. Stone is likely gone, and I'd love to see him in victory green, but he's still a winger, and while he would address some of our scoring needs right now, that 2C spot will remain a weakness going into next year.
That said, I do think they're a lot more comfortable parting with their 1st this season, since the Draft won't be in Dallas this year.
M: I don't have an answer that you haven't covered.
C: as for cuddling… It's gotta be Jamie, right? Like he earned his nickname.
M: you'll cuddle with Jamie over my dead body.
Captain Celery asks:
If you could pick any random country in the world for the Stars' next franchise player to come from, where and why? I'd pick Scotland because I am Scottish and I'd love to see the shit puns NHLdotcom would come up with.
C: oooh, I'd also love to see the "chirps" a Scottish NHL player would come up with. But I'd love to see a Mexican (or Mexican-American) player in Texas.
M: I'd also pick Scotland for the accent and the chirps, but agree that a Mexican player would be baller.


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I sometimes get confused about when to use the word that in a sentence. Can you help me? —James K.
The good news is that there are no rules. Or, the good news is there are no rules. Some writers like to toss in a that after a verb whenever possible. Others like to leave it out. Both groups believe they are doing the grammatically correct thing. "They are both wrong," according to Patricia T. O'Connor in Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English.
The truth is, the use of that is all about taste, your ear for language, and respecting how the sentence sounds to you, the writer. Even though the use of that is optional, there are times when adding a that can clear up potential confusion. For example, "Sarah felt that her dog Harry could win the race" is better than "Sarah felt her dog Harry..." No need for her to feel her dog before the race.
Or "Miranda said Tuesday she would bake the croissants."
This sentence needs a that after Tuesday. Otherwise, you don't know whether she said this on Tuesday or is baking on Tuesday. Or, "Frank found his mother's antique bracelet wasn't old at all." Without that after the word found you have to read to the end of the sentence to get the point. So, for the most part, when to use that is up to you, and that's that.


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December 6th was a happy day for me. Actually, happy is a bit of an understatement. This is why…
LC managed to make my day (and also week and month) with this article. I'm a HUGE fan of her blog, and it's just great to be a tiny little part of it.
"it's no secret that the crop top is currently up there on the list of the biggest trends… right next to the cool girl bob haircut and stacked jewels, that is. Today's Chic of the Week is flaunting her favorite trends in a classic color combination we love. We hope you admire the boldness of her simple yet perfectly pieced together outfit as much as we do…Not only are we totally in love with Maddie's crop top (for obvious reasons!), but we are also into the pop of red in her manicure that completes her black and white ensemble. Be sure to check out Maddie's blog, Bits and Little Pieces, for more of her personal style and life musings. This week we celebrate the style of our latest Chic, Maddie!…"
Be sure to check out Lauren's site for a finals week break and the whole article!
Here's some things I'm finding chic this week.
flannels: my go to outfit for lazy weekends (and all the other days in between)
glasses: I used to hate watching HD TV, but then I learned that real life looks that clear (stay tuned for more!…hint hint Maddie might have four eyes)
Taylor Swift: because if you didn't love her already, 1989 turned that around. Happy birthday to the queen of fun style, music, and just about everything else. Taylor, can we pleaseeee be friends?
zipper detail: some call it edgy. I call it a fun thing to fiddle with (my favorite is from Cotton On)
ankle boots: I finally caved and bought a pair (see mine from Gap)
free people: I like to go on their website and fill up my cart (and then sadly delete it all as I watch the prices climb)
jewels: because the holidays can never have too much sparkle
Check out my pinterest for more life therapy (and gift ideas). Only 8 more days till the most wonderful time of the year!


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JEPTA 34.1 (2014) on the family and other miscellaneous topics (Italy, Luxembourg…) is due to go to the printers soon and to subscribers by Easter I hope… NOW can you all be getting ready to offer a new article for 34.2!
Our topic may well follow the EPTA/EPCRA conference theme- Pentecostalism -an ecumenical challenge. And it is that- both ways, or all ways between denominations. Preferences, even prejudices get in the way. Officialdom at top levels rarely want to go where academics go before.. until another generation steps up. Can you tell us more of that with regard to how your denomination relates ecumenically please?


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Although industry woes have been giving retailers nightmares, it appears this Halloween won't be a scary one for the nation's stores.
The holiday is expected to drum up a record $9.1 billion in consumer spending this year, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, up 8.3% from last year's record of $8.4 billion.
U.S. shoppers will shell out an estimated $86.13 on the holiday, up from $82.93 in 2016, as their economic concerns appear to have eased somewhat from the previous year, the survey found.
Consumers plan to shell out $3.4 billion on costumes (purchased by 69% of Halloween shoppers), $2.7 billion on candy (95% of shoppers) and $2.7 billion on decorations (72%).
Marking a very digital-era survey finding, 35% percent of consumers will seek inspiration for the right costume online—18% will look to Facebook or Pinterest; 30% will turn to stores; 20% will ask friends and family; 17% will look to pop culture; and 14% will consult print media, the survey found.
Shoppers will buy costumes and Halloween supplies at discount stores (47%), a specialty Halloween or costume store (38%), supermarkets (25%), department stores (24%) and 22% will shop online.
The Leading Costumes Are…
More than 3.7 million children plan to dress as their favorite action star or superhero, 2.9 million as Batman characters and another 2.9 million as their princess of choice, while 2.2 million will don cat, dog, monkey or other animal costumes.
In keeping with a growing trend, a record number of adults (48%) will dress in costume this year, the survey found. More than 5.8 million adults plan to dress like a witch; 3.2 million will take on their favorite Batman character; 3 million will dress as an animal (cat, dog, cow, etc.); and 2.8 million will impersonate a pirate.
Fido and Fifi will also be dressing up for Halloween, as 10% of percent of pet owners will dress their animal in a pumpkin costume; 7% will outfit their cat or dog as a hot dog; and 4% will dress them as a dog, lion or pirate.
The nation's biggest retailer, for one, has already gotten into the Halloween spirit.
Wal-Mart is touting "kids' costumes delightful to frightful," "décor to flaunt your haunt" and "costumes for critters" on its website.


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Nothing beats a quick and delicious homecooked meal. What makes things even better is having the ability to use fewer ingredients and still whip up something amazing.
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Peppa's class get a visit from the amazing Super Potato in this clip from the series Peppa Pig. He loves his fruit and vegetables!
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ECW came through with yet another show of stupidity and bad commentary, but it couldn't help itself…it's just how it is, right?
Tommy Dreamer lost to Big Show. A jobber is all the original ECW wrestler really is.
Mike Knox is still on ECW? Kofi Kingston bounces back from last weeks loss, and actually makes ECW kind of worth watching.
Chavo defeats C.M. Punk! What? Punk is definitely not doing so well lately, especially since losing the ECW championship, and I'm not sure how Chavo got the rub on this one, considering he also has done the jobber role this year, also since losing the ECW championship.
Why does the WWE continue to bury the tag champions? I'm not sure. Kane didn't win this match, but come on, seriously, come on!
Mike Adamle's commentary is almost bearable, but still is a line below horrible. I remember when Michael Cole started, I hated him too, but he was never as bade as Adamle.
Rumors are swirling that ECW may not exist in a few months, and in fact, with ratings so low, ECW might merge with Raw on Monday nights. We'll see what happens.
We also saw a glimpse of what may be to come, Kane vs. Big Show? It could happen.
ECW May 27,2008 Quick Results
Big Show def. Tommy Dreamer
Kofi Kingston def. Mike Knox
Chavo Guerrero def. CM Punk
ECW Champion Kane vs. WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison (No Contest)
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ECW Poop Results 5/27/2008
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- AnonymousMay 28, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Yeah I'd have to agree with you about Punk..very strange to have him as "Mr. Money in the Bank" yet he seems to be on a downward spiral..It's almost as if Edge will take the briefcase away from him. I think Kane vs. Big Show could make things interesting, and whatever goes down with the big WWE draft in a few weeks could help the roster out a lot..ReplyDelete
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It's December and I'm taking stock… stock of my tools and gizmos to source. I'm not the only one—float into any sourcing chat or group, and you'll see people recommending those that they just can't live without. I typically don't source tech. I live for other challlenges—like locating a Chemstewards Manager or a Director of Regulatory Affairs.
I've tried as many newfangled gizmos this year as I possibly could, and I thought about writing why I use this and why I use that. But to me, that's a little boring. So instead, I'm just going to share with you what's still on my toolbar in December. These are my top 7:
- Connectifier. Are you using it? Why not? I LOVE this Chrome extension. I'll be honest, I don't really care what my candidates do in their off time, but I do care about contacting them and finding their peers. Connectifier has been king for that this year.
- A close second to Connectifier is 360Social. It doesn't necessarily have the same depth, but sometimes reveals different data.
- Sidekick by Hubspot is that nifty little email tracking tool that lets me know when you opened my email, and it will go on and on until I just can't take it anymore. I love the concept mentioned by SocialTalent at February's SourceCon of waiting until someone opens your email and calling at the same time to create a karmic moment. And heck, I just appreciate knowing that you did read the email.
- Vibe makes me happy because I do a lot of name generation in the association and nonprofit arena and emails are prolific, so I do like getting a quick snapshot via Vibe of their social presence.
- iCIMS. I am thrilled to have our ATS at such a functional level that our team makes hires from people sourced years ago. And without a drop down menu in sight.
- Indeed. Free resumes. Quality resumes. Free and quality—makes my heart smile and I will happily pay a buck to contact. Nothing like having found a skeletal LinkedIn profile and put it together with a word-rich resume from Indeed.
- LinkedIn. I feel like a dinosaur saying I use LinkedIn. I use LinkedIn. I make hires; it's worth it.
Now there are others that have survived the cut, but may or may not be on the bubble for 2015:
- Prophet. I want to love Prophet, I really do. But once you use Connectifier, any other social media profiling extension has to really bring its A game. I'm not sure Prophet is there just yet.
- Mentor from Social Talent. This may be a tool better suited to the junior members of our team. I know what I want in my search string and if I'm looking for a Director of Regulatory Affairs, I truly don't want a VP, so please don't auto insert that into my string for me. My newbies? They might need that flexibility.
- Capture. I really want to like this tool, too. I'm trying very hard to work within its parameters, but there are times when I'm a bit frustrated that I have to go search out profile information I think this tool should draw out.
- Archively. This is brand new on my desktop and I'm not so sure about it yet. I have this problem with anything that adds more work, more maintenance and is duplicative of the effort I need to invest in our ATS. And I love my ATS; I'm part of the iCIMS cheerleading team in case you didn't know. But it may be this tool could be perfect for our recruiters who are handling a referral during a phone call, they could easily shift it to me and then it's a matter of filling in the blanks. Maybe. I mean they could always just pop the referral into Google and see what it yields.
Tools I'll revisit in 2015: Entelo and TalentBin. I'm all for giving sites a second look if they didn't suit my needs the first go 'round. What about you? Are there tools/extensions/gizmos for sourcing that you can't live without? Hit us in the comments with your favorites from 2014.
Kelly is the Recruitment Manager for Westat, a leading social science research organization headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.


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Quality management in the manufacturing industry should be high on your list of priorities. Carr Machine & Tool is going through the auditing process with ProShop ERP to prepare for the AS9100 certification they'd like to obtain. In this episode of
Content marketing provides an opportunity to expand your business and to offer something of value to the manufacturing community around the world. Chris Fox, the creative director at MakingChips, shares why every manufacturing leader should be
Elevating Knowledge Through How-To Manufacturing Videos with Mark Terryberry, Bryan O'Fallon, & Scott Gasich
HAAS Automation is leading the way in how-to manufacturing videos as an education tool for manufacturing leaders around the globe - as well as a content marketing tool to demonstrate how to use the newest HAAS equipment. Guest speakers Mark
Another amazing form of automation is here - the industrial vending machine! Guest speaker Steve Pixley - Founder & CEO of AutoCrib - dives into why vending machines are the MetalWorking Nation's new best friend on the shop floor. From solving the
Developing Machining Automation Systems in the THINC Developers Group with Randy Jokerst & Brad Klippstein
With so many automation systems available, it can be hard to know which to use to meet your specific goals and needs as a manufacturing leader. Guest speakers Randy Jokerst and Brad Klippstein share how the THINC Developers Group enables the Metal
Cobotics are a current hot topic in the MetalWorking Nation. Innovation within the AI spectrum is opening new doors and possibilities for manufacturing leaders who are willing to embrace change. Guest speaker, Craig Zoberis, shares his "Aha!" moment
Data collection has taken many forms in the history of manufacturing, and now is the time to embrace the most efficient form yet - artificial intelligence. Guest speaker, Akshat Thirani, shares how he solved the software disparity between computer
Change in manufacturing is an inevitable and exciting necessity that Jim and Jason are ready for the Metal Working Nation to embrace and experience. Even though the industry has a history of sticking with what has worked for generations, it is now
Are cobots the future of your manufacturing business? Collaborative robots can share the same space with your employees and help you automate the processes and systems that keep tying up your team's time and energy. Guest speaker, Elias Serruya
Business automation can seem like an intimidating change, but the benefits are massive. Guest speaker, Paul Van Metre - president of Pro Shop ERP, shares how letting go of control can help grow your company and make it vastly more efficient.
Is your tech stack doing its job? Jim and Jason know how hard it can be to keep all the balls in the air and not become overwhelmed. As the manufacturing industry continues to grow, it is vital that the Metal Working Nation become increasingly
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03 January 2015
Mess with me, Darlin'? Watch me Kill You with Words
Here's some news for all you sociopaths out there, and just plain nasties: Don't mess with a crime writer. We know at least twenty ways to kill you and not get caught.
On paper, of course <insert nervous laughter>. We're talking about fictional kills here.
Or are we?
My name is Melodie Campbell, and I write comic mob capers for a living. And for the loving. So I know a bit about the mob. Like espresso and cannoli, you might say they come with my Sicilian background.
This should make people nervous. (Hell, it makes ME nervous.)
But I digress. To recap: the question offered here was:
Do you ever take out real life rage on fictional murder victims? Are any of your victims based on people who pissed you off in real life?
Oh sweetie, don't I ever.
One of the joys of being a writer is playing out scenarios in your fiction that you dream about at night. One of these is murder. (The other is sex, but that would be my other series, the Rowena Through the Wall fantasy one.)
Back to grievous bodily harm. Like in Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado, I have my little list.
To the covert colleague who made out to be friends and then bad-mouthed me to the board at a previous job.
Yes, you got caught red-handed. I called your bluff. But better than that, I made your mealy-mouthed sorry hide a star of THE GODDAUGHTER'S REVENGE. Goodbye, Carmine the rat. You live forever in fictional history.
He never will be missed.
To the sociopathic boss who undermined an entire department and got a kick out of making my sweet younger colleague cry: may you age like a hag and end up alone. Oh wait – you did. And not just in A PURSE TO DIE FOR.
She never will be missed.
Oh, the joy of creating bad guys and gals from real-life creeps! The crafty thing is, when you design a villain based on people you have met in person and experienced in technicolor, they sound real. Colourful. Their motivations are believable, because they actually exist. No cardboard characters here!
Of course, I may fudge a few details to keep out of jail. Names and professions change. Males can morph into females.
But fictional murder can be very satisfying. (Definitely more satisfying than fictional sex. Oops.)
Revenge is sweet, when coupled with royalties.
You can ignore that crack about 'fictional kills only.' Of course we're only talking books; in my case, light-hearted murder mysteries, and mob crime capers.
That's right: mob capers. Like I said: never mess with a Sicilian Goddaughter.
Melodie Campbell achieved a personal best when Library Journal compared her to Janet Evanovich. Her fifth novel, THE GODDAUGHTER'S REVENGE, won the Derringer and the Arthur Ellis. www.melodiecampbell.com
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- Leigh Lundin said...
(wringing hands and grinning madly) Heh heh, har har, chortle chortle…
- 03 January, 2015 00:57
- Fran Rizer said...
Melodie, my characters are usually combinations of people I've known with what my imagination does to them. When the first Callie Parrish book came out, I heard from my college sweetheart. He wanted to know if the first person I murdered on paper had his first name and a last name similar to his on purpose.
- 03 January, 2015 06:15
- Melodie Campbell said...
Leigh - I shall always think of you in a black cloak with a Snidely Whiplash mustache now...grin
- 03 January, 2015 08:41
- Melodie Campbell said...
Fran, which begs the question...did it? grin
- 03 January, 2015 08:42
- Catherine Astolfo said...
Oh I do truly love this writing job! The things we get to do when we are making up ways to kill off a character. Revenge is definitely sweet, especially when you really don't have a mess to clean up.
- 03 January, 2015 09:09
- David Dean said...
You've made for another enjoyable start to the day, Melodie!
Hits can sometimes go awry however, as when I had a ferret bite the dust in one of my stories. An irate lady wrote me at length declaring that I failed to properly appreciate ferrets and demonstrated great insensitivity (I'm not making this up). She was right, of course, and I've since sworn off ferret hits--weasels are another matter though.
- 03 January, 2015 09:19
- Melodie Campbell said...
David, it shall be our cardinal rule: NEVER make an animal a villain or a victim. People, however, are fair game (note 'game'- dang, we're 'on' this morning, David! grin)
- 03 January, 2015 09:58
- Melodie Campbell said...
Cath, spoken like a woman after my own heart! Mess, indeed, grin.
- 03 January, 2015 09:59
- Donna Carrick said...
Loved your comments about "no cardboard characters" -- a concept that is very important to me. I never assign an action to any character unless I can imagine someone I've known actually carrying it out. Not saying anyone I know is a killer -- but I have to be able to get into the motivation, and at least imagine a real acquaintance committing the crime. Otherwise it won't ring true.
- 03 January, 2015 10:28
- Melodie Campbell said...
Donna, now I have to go back and reread your books, with a different eye (smile)
- 03 January, 2015 10:34
- Jan Grape said...
Enjoyed your article a lot. And yes, I've killed off a person who's dun me wrong. That is one of the best things about being a writer. I had a friend many summers ago who wrote children's stories with a dog detective. She confessed that she killed her mother-in-law over and over and the MIL loved her books and never, ever recognized herself. Talk about getting rid of your frustrations.
- 03 January, 2015 14:31
- Dixon Hill said...
Reading your post, I kept thinking, "Oh, YEAH, I've done that!"
Trying to think of a specific instance, in which I'd imagined someone I knew being murdered, however, I found myself stymied.
I did once envision of person I knew, when writing about a suicide victim, because I thought that person's attitude fit the character and his actions. And -- humorously perhaps -- I've never realized, until now, that I always imagine my wife if I'm writing a sex scene -- otherwise it comes off dull and rather flat. Hmm...
- 03 January, 2015 15:17
- Melodie Campbell said...
Dixon, I think you're wife is a very lucky person, and likewise, you. What a lovely thing to say.
- 03 January, 2015 15:45
- Melodie Campbell said...
Jan, if my mother in law loved my books, I would have loved her! Amazing how we come to think that people who love our books must be extremely witty and intelligent (grin)
- 03 January, 2015 15:47
- Eve Fisher said...
If you can't kill them off in fiction, when CAN you kill them off? Of course I've done it. And I've sent them to prison, had them lose everything, embarrassed them in front of the whole town. That's the fun!
- 03 January, 2015 17:42
- Melodie Campbell said...
Embarrassing is the BEST weapon, Eve - grin.
- 03 January, 2015 18:34
- Alison E. Bruce said...
I've often said that Deadly Legacy wouldn't have got finished if my mother didn't provide the motive. No I didn't kill my mother. but I did commit a murder on her behalf. I think she would have appreciated that.
- 03 January, 2015 19:57
- Alison E. Bruce said...
To David Dean, you can't kill a pet, but you can best a particularly irritating one.
- 03 January, 2015 19:59
- Allan J. Emerson said...
I've never done this...And now I can't wait! Heh, heh, heh.
- 03 January, 2015 23:24
Mwah hah hah! Still working on placing some of my embarrassing dates into characters but the dates are outpacing my writing speed....
- 04 January, 2015 10:45
I always love your wit and wonderful humor! Thelma Straw in Manhattan
- 04 January, 2015 13:44
- Melodie Campbell said...
Dorothyanne, I love it! I'd read that book.
- 05 January, 2015 12:05
- Melodie Campbell said...
Thelma, thank you! Always a pleasure to hear from you.
- 05 January, 2015 12:05


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Murphy may have worn a bit of red, but you can bet she voted blue. Also, we received an email inquiring about a puffy champagne jacket Murphy wore in a later scene in this episode and for those curious, it's a Herno Beige Down Jacket.
Corky came through representing her political party this episode! Anyone else feeling inspired to replicate this look for a visit to the polls? If so, take a photo and tag us, we would love to repost you!
Good ole' Frank, always looking dapper and polished.
Who doesn't love a man wearing a dash of pink?
How dapper does our usual leather jacket clad Wolf anchor look in this Burberry suit?!We'll let you take a wild guess as to which outfit Pat Patel did not approve of wearing. Hint: it's the one where there was only one patterned item of clothing.


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Yesterday morning, three Buddhist monks appeared at Adrift to bless the new tiki bar, a ritual for co-owner Jay Dedrick, who has asked Buddhist monks to ceremonially bless all of his Denver restaurants, including his four Swing Thai joints. And last night, during an animated -- very animated -- friends-and-family dinner at Adrift (which should open to the public on Wednesday), executive chef Wade Kirwan blessed children and adults with a sample of his cooking.
But last night wasn't just about eating: Liquid culture was abundant, both in the tiki cocktails (some with umbrellas, others bereft of the adornment) and in a very special whiskey that was bottled in Thailand and bluntly showcases what happens when a dead cobra and a scorpion intersect -- literally. By the time the whiskey bottle reached our table, the majority of it was swishing around in the stomachs of other imbibers, but there was enough left over for a shot or two, and since I've already stomached a tarantula -- and survived -- what's a cobra and scorpion going to do? Kill me? No such luck.
Those of you who are curious about what it tastes like can find out for yourself, since the bar still has a few bottles of the liquid courage on the shelves, plus an additional bottle harboring a lizard -- but suffice it to say that it's gamy, peppery, remarkably pungent and, if you're squeamish, not particularly enjoyable to handle. You can see for yourself on the following pages, which also include snaps of Kirwan's delicious dishes and the bar's tiki drinks.
Head-on shrimp with arugula leaves, garlic chips and preserved lemon vinaigrette. What, you don't want the heads on your prawns? Don't be silly. Mufungo chips topped with scallion rings and drizzled with a coconut rum sauce. See what I mean about the literal intersection between cobra and scorpion? How would you like to have that in your mouth? Not afraid to drink it, but I was scared to death that if I dropped the bottle (and I'm prone to that), I'd have a reptile-induced heart attack. Calamari fritta glazed with a black-bean sauce. Salt-cured foie gras on toasted brioche ringed in an Earl Grey-thyme syrup. Barbecued beef-tongue potstickers with sweet soy and shiso cabbage salad. Lemongrass-roasted chicken thigh with Polynesian fried rice and coconut-infused black beans. Pork carnitas sliders with charred pineapple and a smear of green onion aioli on Hawaiian buns. The Zombie -- limit two -- concocted with different rums and fresh juices. It's strong enough to wake the dead. Coconut-milk chocolate bread pudding.
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Last week was my first really awesome week of training in some time. I seemed to follow that up with another solid week, but perhaps looking back, I probably did a bit too much too quickly. When I tend to jump back into things, I tend to go all in. Sometimes that's good and sometimes that's bad. In this case, I do think it was a little of both. For the first time in a long while, I finally do feel like running is back where it needs to be in my life. It's slowly coming to the front burner. I've had it on the back burner for far too long.
I've said for basically ever, I need to get back into lifting and add in more cross training. I had a 7-day pass to a LA Fitness that was given to me from a friend and I wanted to take advantage of it as much as I could. Since, I am still on my July run streak, had to make sure I was getting that in today. As suspected this week, I only did a quick 1 mile on Monday and Friday to keep the streak going. In this past week, I was able to get there 3 times and got in more gym workouts than I had all year. I am setting a goal now for doing 2 weight workouts a week. I don't really have a plan, so if anyone has something they'd like to suggest, I am all ears. I do bette following something than just going rogue.
Last week:
Monday: 1 mile, 11:12 + 30 m Elliptical
Tuesday: 4 miles, 46:28, 11:37/mile + 30m Lifting
Wednesday: 5 miles, 58:58, 11:48/mile
Thursday: 3 miles, 37:03, 12:21/mile + 30m Lifting & 40m Elliptical
Friday: 1 mile, 12:10
Saturday: 8 miles, 1:40:00, 12:30/mile
Sunday: 4 miles, 46:47, 11:42/mile
Total Miles: 26 miles
As you can see from the miles, they weren't fast this week. I think I had an average over the 26 miles at 12:01/mile. Nothing fast at all. I'm struggling mentally now with seeing such slow splits. My split from my long run last week was deplorable and to see another slow long run this week is pretty gut wrenching. I'm so slow and it's a big mental punch in the gut. Time hop comes up and reminds me how this time last year I was doing double digit runs sometimes sub 10/minute miles and now I can't even run 1 mile under 10 minutes. It's pretty damn depressing. That's for sure. I have to tell myself though that 1) it's summer, so I am going to be slower but 2) I am doing a lot for the first time in a long time and my body is pretty fatigued.
I'll be pulling back a little for this upcoming week since I am running Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Remix this weekend. Not that I am racing it, but my legs were like lead from about Thursday on, so I want to try and have semi-useful legs for the weekend. I've been so slow already, so let's not just add to that. I have about 5 more weeks to get my base under my feet before I start marathon training. I am certainly not trying to do a 5-6 month trainig cycle as that's just crazy, but I also want to be able to run at least 10 miles confidently before it starts. I typically like about 14-16 weeks of training as a sweet spot for me, but that's only if I have the right base. And right now, I still have a bit to go on that.


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The float out will start at approx. 9:30 am on Sunday
Spirit of Discovery, the first of two new cruise ships for the British cruise line Saga Cruises, will be leaving the covered building dock I at MEYER WERFT shipyard on 12 May 2019.
The manoeuvre is scheduled to start at approx. 9:30 am. During the float out, the ship's mast and funnel will be lifted on the ship. At approx. 8:00 pm, Spirit of Discovery will be moved to the out-fitting pier for different tests. Afterwards the ship will berth at the oufit-ting pier at approx. 1:00 am.
All times are subject to the weather.
During the following days, more tests will be executed at the outfitting pier. The first crew members of Spirit of Discovery will also move into their cabins on board. The Ems conveyance is currently planned for end of May from Papenburg to Emden.
The Spirit of Discovery is the first of two ships for the successful British cruise line. The ships each have an overall length of 236 metres, a width of 31.2 metres and a tonnage measurement of 58,250 GT. The sister ship, Spirit of Adventure, will be completed by MEYER WERFT in summer 2020.
The new ships will be tailored to the British market with a completely new design.
Caption: Spirit of Discovery in building dock I at MEYER WERFT.


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Shannon and Steve Jones
Choosing a builder is a momentous decision. When the time came to build our dream home in the Comox Valley we were lucky to have friends who had previously used Lawmar Contracting. They gave a glowing recommendation and we could not be happier that we also chose Lawmar. Lawrie and Mary Ann are honest, trustworthy and dependable. They carefully listened to all our requests questions and patiently guided use through endless decisions. Our house is truly our dream home.
Thank you Lawrie and Mary Ann.
Kent and Lisa Banks
We had Lawmar build a home for us a full 10 years ago now and I think it speaks volumes about their integrity that we remain great friends to this day. Their enterprise helped us build a beautiful home with a minimum of stress. With their help we achieved wonderful results and now have a house we are proud to call home. Lawmar is fair and easy to communicate with, incorporating sound building principles with great design ideas. We are so pleased we had them as our builders.
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Brenda and Jean, Courtenay, BC
"I was looking for a home where my mom could move in with me and we learned that The Ridge allowed legal suites to be built within the subdivision. We went to see The Ridge and fell in love with it. This is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful views and pathways and parkways for walking. There are excellent trails for biking and we are located walking distance to the ocean. It feels like we are living in the countryside within the city.
We contacted Lawrie McIntyre from Lawmar Contracting to build our house because we knew of his background and excellent reputation as a custom home builder in the Comox Valley. We moved in a few months ago and we really enjoy living here. We love our neighbours too, they are fantastic! "


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If there's one thing students are good at, it's doing everything on a budget. That or blowing your student loan on items that are very much not essential. Wherever you sit on the money savvy student spectrum, when it comes to securing your next hols on a student budget, we've got the hacks you need. So, make sure you pack your sun screen – and that all important uni reading, of course. Because we're going to help you scrimp and save whilst you travel!
Take a Risk in Last Minute Deals or Be Advanced?
It's an old trick, but that doesn't make it any less true. To scope out those incredible deals, your best bet is to wait it out for the cheapest flights to come to you. But when is the optimum time? Here the advice can be conflicting. Whilst some say there should be absolutely no holiday browsing on Mondays where there's a strong case of back to work blues, others say to skip out on Fridays and Saturdays, too. The Tuesday, six weeks before rule is said to be the perfect bargain hunting time, but really you could also wait until a pig flies across a full moon?
Skyscanner has weighed in with 7 weeks being the best time for the lowest prices, whilst Expedia advises a very specific 57 days. Our advice? Start monitoring prices from 70 days before departure and watch out for fluctuation patterns. Ultimately, if you set out a budget for yourself, you'll be able to find the perfect student holiday that fits the bill.
Computer Hacks for Saving on Flight Bookings
C'mon, if there's one thing students have got it's those savvy tech skills. When you're looking at different holidays, it's a good idea to browse using the incognito feature and to clear your cookies before booking anything to guarantee you're seeing the best prices. Otherwise you'll notice you rarely find flights at the same low price again. Once they know you're interested, not only will you be hit with behavioural advertisements between every other Facebook post, you'll see the prices rack up.
To use incognito on Google Chrome, simply go to open a new tab as you normally would but instead click 'New incognito window'. In this mode, none of your history is logged, as well as the cookies which remember your surfing past and retain this information to give you the searches that best fit you.
Save by Choosing the Cheapest Airlines
When it comes to flights, there are lots of things to consider. First things first, why not fly with a budget airline like easyJet or Ryan Air? You can even make use of easyJet's 'Inspire Me' feature, which allows you to select where you wish to fly from, how long you want to go away for or the type of holiday you're looking for and shows you all the available destinations and flight prices. Perfect for if you haven't got your heart set on anywhere in particular, you can find something that fits easily into your budget with returns for under £100.
There are also plenty of lesser known airlines like KLM, as well as country specific airlines that you can hop on at far cheaper rates by flying non-directly. Non-direct flights are a great way to save on costs. Sometimes adding as little as an hour extra to your journey, if you're looking to cut down on expense this is another aspect to consider when booking flights.
Book in Advance on Holiday Extras
If you're going to take anything from this, saving money all comes down to planning. We often forget that whilst you may have paid off your hotel and flights, there are still a bunch of other holiday essentials that cost money. You can find a number of Promo Codes For retailers like Holiday Extras, Avis and John Lewis Travel Insurance where you can save an average of 15% on your booking. Be ahead of the game and ensure you've budgeted in your travel insurance policy as well as transfers and airport parking.
Save on Student Holidays with STA Travel
Wouldn't it be great if there was a place dedicated to gifting hardworking students travel options at massively discounted prices? Well – spoiler alert – there is! With STA Travel you can save on everything from flights to £100 off round the world trips and regular voucher codes of up to 15% off. Also find helpful documentation like International Student Identity Cards that allow you to reap the benefits of your student status wherever you go in the world, as well as free travel insurance and other amazing deals. It's the hub for student travellers.
Students Should Travel in Off-Peak Periods
Not only are students gifted with a huge chunk of time where they can laze about and contemplate life's big questions. It also turns out that some of this time off falls directly on term time for the rest of the educational system, which means you can travel more cheaply and not pay those sky rocketing school holiday prices. Especially if you're thinking about becoming a teacher after your undergrad, we'd urge you to rinse off-peak travel for all it's worth while you can. Travel in off-peak periods and you can save hundreds on not being nailed down by term timetables.
Explore Cheaper Accommodation Options
If you're going travelling, it goes without saying you should get the authentic experience and hostels are a part of that. They're considerably cheaper than any hotel will be, no matter how grotty you may be willing to sink for the sake of budgeting. There is also likely to be a livelier atmosphere in a hostel, with like-minded people you can get to know and maybe bond over your travels with. This is especially perfect if you're travelling solo. Alternatively, if you're planning to go away with a group of friends, look into booking with Air BnB. Having your own space to live in is great and split between a few of you, the nightly rates can end up being cheaper than you'd expect.
As something that can be hugely expensive, you'd be surprised at just how many options there are for student travellers looking to save a few extra pennies. It doesn't just stop at reduced flight fares, either. Benefit from old saving hacks, as well as those tailored just for those in higher education and you could get hundreds of pounds worth of discounts on everything from once in a lifetime trips to those much-needed weeks of respite from the library.


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March 31, 2016
The hot-headed queen in Alice in Wonderland was quick to yell "off with their heads" when she was upset. Hot-headed lobbyists, or those with large egos, will sometimes attempt the same approach with a government staff person because they are not getting their way, or not getting it fast enough. It seldom works.
Apart from the rare instance of unprofessional behavior from a staff member, complaining to an official or trying to go over a staff person's head, is far more likely to damage a lobbyist's reputation.
When I went in for a performance review, in an off-handed joke/compliment about customer service, my boss said that in three years he could only remember one complaint about me. I gave him a do-tell look and he did. I then laughed and said, "oh yes, that's the guy who wanted [ridiculous request on top of ridiculous request], and I told him no."
My boss laughed even harder and said, "'I KNEW it would be something like that from HIM and that you would have had a good reason to say no – it's why I didn't follow-up with him or think it was even worth mentioning to you. Excellent judgment…"
The complaint actually helped reinforce to my boss that he could trust my instincts and that I would not waste his time on ridiculous requests. Had the lobbyist been able to get over his bruised ego and act on my more reasonable suggestions, instead of trying to go over my head, I would have helped move his other items forward. Instead, he got no-where with me, and did not have a champion anywhere else in the office, so he just spun his wheels.
In my survey of Hill staff, a person gave an example of how something was not moving fast enough for a lobbyist, and that lobbyist went and complained to her Member. The Member spoke with the staff person about it and learned the request was being held up by something out of their control. The Member never doubted her staff and directed the lobbyist right back to that same staff person – a staff person who now knew that the lobbyist spoke poorly about her work to her boss, and tried to go over her head. She is a good public servant, so she provided the necessary assistance, but she did not have any desire to go out of her way for someone who threatened her livelihood.
Another colleague with a higher ranking title said, "If you go over my head, make sure you have a head shot and can take me out because I'm NEVER going to forget it." He continued that he would make a note in his files of that person trying to tarnish his reputation and would not meet with them again.
These lobbyists probably never stopped for a second to think about the potential long-term impacts of their short-sighted comments. However, working well with staff and appreciating their efforts is a key to successful advocacy.
An elected official at any level rarely acts on a request without first consulting staff. Trying to go over someone's head to speed something up often slows the process down because it puts everything out of order and people are compelled to double check the request. This means a complaint, or an attempt to circumvent a staff person, will almost always get back to the staff person. As a result, the lobbyist ends up needing to work with someone he has annoyed, or worse, made an adversary of, with his actions; and, he likely loses a critical ally within that office who could have provided guidance on navigating the next steps.
Furthermore, if a lobbyist is complaining or trying to go around staff, the Member may assume that lobbyist is sneaky or says bad things about everyone and is untrustworthy.
When a lobbyist threatens a staff person's reputation and livelihood, he is often hurting himself. No one wins, so keep the ego in check and help work toward the solution.


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Deanna Said:High school test, what career would be best for you?
We Answered:Unfortunately, most of the people in here answering questions didn't even exist in this world around the time you were in High School, including myself, so I don't think anyone has the answer to your question. You might have better luck asking it under the Higher Education and University though. I hope you can find the results from decades ago!
Edit- Again, I would ask under the "University and Higher Education" category. Trust me, they know more.
Kimberly Said:Intelligence Community Opportunities for High School Students?
We Answered:The jobs you describe aren't found in one role. They are separate roles. But each of those roles exist in various US gov't agencies. I'd suggest you take some time to explore the career sections of each of the agencies that interest you, as they go into great detail about the different career paths available. Check the CIA first, then the FBI, the State Department, and the DEA. The CIA's site does a great job of talking about possible career paths and what they involve.
Your military plan is a very good one. Be it the Marines or another branch, your military experience, plus a university degree, will play a significant factor in your ability to get a job in intelligence or for a defence contractor when you come out. Excellent plan.
Join ROTC while you study, and apply for the ROTC scholarship. This will allow the military to pay for your studies. You can also, of course, apply to the service academies.
For right now, work on getting/staying very fit, and keeping your nose extremely clean. Keep in mind that you needn't be sinless to enter this field, but you must be honest, when you apply, about anything that you have done. And do not do anything truly criminal.
I'm not familiar with any opportunities that these agencies have for high school students. But at this point in your career, if they offer something that a HS student is eligible for, apply. I'm less worried about it being an exact fit for your future career. I think it'd simply be great exposure, and good experience, no matter what direction you went in.
Yvonne Said:High school student looking for career research resources?
We Answered:The previous answers are both very sound. Psychometric tests are used by employers and aren't much help in deciding where your particular aptitude is best displayed. I didn't have an earthly clue what to do when I was in my final years in school nearly 30 years ago. It took me 25 years working in industry to decide I hated it. I now write and am much more fulfilled as I'm doing something that I enjoy. I'm also master of my own destiny. You sound like an intelligent person and well able to assimilate advice. You need to get out and talk to people either in real life or online to get their own views. Anywhere people congregate there will be no end of advice! I visit the career advice forums on http://cvtips.com because there are real-life stories and experience offered on myriad subjects and careers by people from all backgrounds. I find it a valuable resource for my own work. Best of luck.
Gertrude Said:Career test for high school students?? help please?
We Answered:COMPAS test. (military usually uses it in placement) it is very legit. it tells you good career options based on interests. most schools offer it for free. try talking to a guidance counselor or college counselor. also colleges offer tests like this usually.
Edward Said:Feel miserable about high school career. Can you help me out?
We Answered:Are you serious? Man, it seems like you have the brains to do whatever you want! You just need to find one thing that you really love that you can get involved with. That could possibly lead to a career opportunity. These scores definitely would get you into a good university and scholarships. But I do recommend taking some initiative and applying for a leadership position. That would be the thing that would take you from the middle of the list, to the top. Congrats on what you have achieved so far. The way you wrote the question makes it seem like you were a crappy student, which is not the case at all!
Amy Said:What is your career? (Explain for high school students)?
We Answered:I am a lunchlady at a high school.
Most high school students know what that is. But its not all about serving students. I am the cashier. We also have other jobs beside just serving or taking the students money. We have to clean, wash dishes and power soak the floors.
We also get our food in and we have to stock the freezer which is minus 10 degrees the boxes weight up to 50 lbs.
We also have to stock the lines and take temps of all the food.
We make our own ranch and then have to pour them in to little cups to sell for 50 cents.
Alot of new people come to work thinking how hard is it to serve kids. Well its more than just serving. Its hard work. Its a 8 hr job put into 4 hrs. Its really fast pace. So always respect the lunchladies (there the ones that prepare your food LOL)
I been working there going on 5 yrs and just love it very much. I have great students that has respect for me. I treat them the way they want to be treated. I am known as the nice lunchlady
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My Top Ten in 2009 Pop Culture
2009 was an unusual year for me with relation to my beloved pasttimes. For the first time in my life, I favored holding out for DVDs rather than heading to the cinema during the opening weeks of a movie, and of the films that were released, very few seemed interesting in the first place. I did not complete a single book all year, though I attempted a few, and my music taste was a complete reversal of the past 20 years of my life. For a long time I blamed these things on the devolution of entertainment, citing such tastemakers as American Idol, Jerry Bruckheimer and Oprah for the continued dumbing-down of audiences and ever-shortening attention spans of consumers. And while I still believe they are a large part of what is wrong with entertainment and the popular choices in America, I also wonder if some of it can be contributed to my shift into the middle years of life. I'm just not interested in what is popular right now. Still, I don't believe it has as much to do with how old I am as with how inferior entertainment has become compared to what I have always known in my life. Sure, that makes me sound like my parents, but I've begun to see what they meant by it. And I, like them, won't apologize. 2009 did not even provide me enough good things to compile my usual year-end review, so I offer instead my personal Top Ten in Pop Culture. These are the things that made my days more fun this year. And here's to a better 2010!
|NCIS:LA — Favorite New Television Show. Like movies, I'm finding less and less of interest in new television series, preferring instead to keep up with old favorites. What makes NCIS:LA so special to me is that it actually improved upon the original by adding great, quirky characters… and LL Cool J. And sure, the premise is a stretch, focusing on the "investigative" element and making the "Navy" part almost irrelevant, but it's great fun and there is more chemistry between Chris O'Donnell and Cool J than between most male/female counterparts on television. And that's truly refreshing to see.
|"Empire State of Mind, Part II (Broken Down)" by Alicia Keys. I found very little music during this year that I can foresee as standing the test of time… or, at least, becoming part of my Life Soundtrack. But this song by Alicia Keys is likely to do just that. I will always remember the first moment I heard it — on a live telecast from Yankee Stadium during the World Series, and not before then because I had already given up pop radio by that time — and since I'm not a fan of Jay-Z, I was happy to find that Ms. Alicia reworked her portion of the song and added it to her 2009 album. "Empire" is just one of those songs that never gets old and sounds just as smooth live as it does from the CD. Definitely one of my music highlights for the year.
|Series finales of Battlestar Galactica and Prison Break. With television executives notoriously finicky and ever-more-jittery each year, it's very rare for a series to get a complete run and be able to wrap up their stories to conclusion. Thankfully, two of my long-running favorites were able to do just that this year. Battlestar Galactica had a long-term plan in place, allowing its producers to set their own timeline and go out on their own schedule. Prison Break was not so fortunate but they were given sufficient notice and allowed to create a finale that satisfied their story. Neither of these series featured the completion I hoped for, neither actually measured up to my own personal expectations, but I was happy to finish the ride and do so at my own pace, thanks to DVR. I held onto the final 8 episodes of Prison Break until mid-summer, in fact, just because I wasn't quite ready to let go of the characters. BSG, on the other hand, felt much more urgent to me, and though a bit disappointing in some areas, did feel complete by the end. I love that I can forever revisit either of these series at any time and watch their stories from beginning to end without ever feeling cheated. And in the current state of entertainment, that is a rare gift indeed.
|Terminator Salvation — Favorite Film of the Year. Now don't get me wrong; by no means do I believe that Terminator Salvation was the BEST film I saw in 2009. Absolutely not. That category belongs to such movies as District 9, Julie & Julia, (500) Days of Summer, and Slumdog Millionaire, which was technically from 2008 but I saw it this year. Instead, what puts Terminator at the top of my list is that I loved it the most. It's the one film that I will likely watch again and again and again throughout my life. The reason for that is simple: it took a story that I remotely enjoyed (with its just-tolerable Schwarzenegger) and elevated it beyond its origins; it featured two remarkable actors who didn't step over each other in their performances (Christian Bale and Sam Worthington); and it surprised me with the layers of the story it told. I would now actually look forward to more Terminator sequels, which I couldn't say prior to this film. And for me, that's the criteria for a favorite. Pure and simple.
|Google Reader. What I ever did before RSS readers, I honestly don't know, but Google's version has changed the way I use the internet. Which I think is pretty cool. I say, let everyone, everywhere start a blog! It's never been simpler to keep up with them.
|Twitter. Whereas Facebook is great for the keeping-up with people, Twitter is the best for those of us who love at-the-moment interaction in concise posts meant to invite conversation. Or at least comments. Never before has it been easier to get tidbits about celebrities, for instance, and certainly not from the celebrities themselves. But Twitter has opened that door to Hollywood in a way no other social medium has before. And for pop culture enthusiasts like me, that's pure joy.
|Country Music. Back in January, when I first began stepping my toes back into country music, I never would have dreamed it would last all year. But my ever-increasing irritation with the lack of good pop music (and far too much American Idol influence) led me to keep listening to country radio, which I discovered was far better than anything I heard on my last foray into the genre during the mid-90s. Country music is now much closer to what I loved as a child, and the artists are once again "artists". Aside from the Disney element (read: Taylor Swift), there are some really great artists coming out of Nashville these days, and I have found great love for the likes of Sugarland, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, and even Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, after much holdout on my part. My car radio rarely leaves the country stations anymore, and that suits me just fine. So I look forward to continued enjoyment of the genre and finding even more artists to love in years to come. Not to mention the release of a far-too-long-overdue album by Christian Kane in 2010. Because, in the end, all credit for "going country" ultimately belongs to him.
|Clayne Crawford. It's been far too long since I "discovered" an actor and set out to watch every single role he ever played, but Clayne Crawford made me do just that. He captivated me in 2009 like Colin Farrell and Neal McDonough did years before him, and I spent all summer and fall tracking down all of Clayne's work. I discovered that I'd been watching him in TV guest spots throughout the entire decade without once really zoning in on him. It took a fight scene on Leverage, against real-life best friend Christian Kane, to make me really notice him, but that's all it took. Once I tuned in, I was hooked on this Alabama boy with the long country drawl and high-wattage smile. 2010 looks to continue my interest, as he's already filmed TV roles in 24 and Burn Notice, as well as several movies coming to DVD early in the year. I'm always excited for more opportunities to see the actors I love, but I'm even more excited when they begin getting better roles and more exposure. 2010 looks to be that kind of year for Clayne Crawford, which is just a huge bonus for me.
|The World Champion New York Yankees. I've been rooting the Yankees on for most of my adult life, and I've stuck with them through some terrible post-seasons and even worse ridicule from friends and family. But I knew my devotion would pay off in ways that Cubs' fans never see: a return to Champion status. This year was pure delight for this baseball-loving girl, and the post-season was simply icing. I loved seeing my favorite players Derek Jeter and Andy Pettite return to glory with their team, and I especially loved seeing Alex Rodriguez finally get his head into the game and leave his baggage off the field. I'm a Yankees fan, and I never apologize for that. How fun to finally be able to back up my devotion with more than just a love of the game!
|GLEE — Most Surprising Favorite of the Year. When the first episode of Glee aired in May, I watched because it seemed such an unusual addition to the television landscape. A teen drama filled with musical interludes? How would that ever fly in the current TV climate? By the end of that first hour, I was intrigued but not hooked. Then, as summer progressed and the network aired innumerable promos for its fall return, I began to find myself looking forward to it, even anticipating it with excitement. When it finally did return, it came with a bang and began to invade all areas of my pop culture world. I downloaded the songs from every episode. I replayed specific scenes from the week. I talked about it at work the day after each airing. And I fell more and more in love with the characters (as well as one of the lead actors, Matthew Morrison) and the purity of what the show had set out to do. The beauty of Glee is that it never takes itself too seriously. And the talent of its cast, both musical and dramatic, is richer than any talent/variety/reality show that has ever been on the air. The stories told are relevant and current, but each one is presented with enough subtlety that I never find offense, even when the topics go against my own personal beliefs. Glee is simply a joy to watch, and more than the show itself, the music of Glee is better than anything that comes out of the industry today. I can't imagine there will ever be another show that can duplicate what Glee has created, and I absolutely love being along for the ride.
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|Flash Forward — I didn't really want to jump into another convoluted serial like Lost, but the premise of this show hooked me immediately. And thankfully, its producers have a plan mapped out, so I felt much better about tuning in. So far, it's been great fun, and I love getting answers without waiting years for them. I think I even like it more than Lost, simply for that reason.
|The Blind Side — I really dislike sappy movies, and all those true stories of sports teams/coaches/athletes overcoming great odds really do bore me. But The Blind Side did a great thing in its trailer: it showed the unsentimental Sandra Bullock characterization of Leigh Ann Tuohy. In the end, I loved the film for telling a great story without schmaltz and for the subtlety that Bullock showed in playing such a formidable woman. I hope she'll play more roles like this that allow her to rely on acting over physical comedy. She's far better than we ever get to see her play.
|The Big Bang Theory — Friends told me to watch this sitcom for years but I never listened. For one, it's a sitcom. And I dislike sitcoms. But I finally gave it a chance this year because of its sci-fi-geek elements, because of its in-jokes for nerds like me. This was the rare occasion when I was wrong in my first impression of a series. Of course, I have read that Big Bang Theory didn't actually get its legs until the second season, so had I begun watching from the beginning I might never have stuck it out. But now I can see its greatness, and I love that the humor is not stupid nor dumbed-down like most sitcoms on TV today. I am convert, and I have apologized to everyone I ignored in the past. It truly is a great comedy with fantastic characters. Which is rare and such a treat for me.
|Dark Blue — Typically, summer series are not meant to be that good, so when one of them transcends my low expectations, I am very excited. With Dark Blue, I was hooked for good within its first ten minutes, and the remaining episodes of the season just drew me further and further in. Each hour is like a mini-movie, complete with undercover ops, gunplay, explosions and interpersonal character drama as good as anything I've seen in the cinema for years. Dylan McDermott surprised me the most by being dark and gritty and very convincing as a detective with questionable ethics, and Logan Marshall-Green grabbed me immediately with his steely, in-your-face persona. Not to mention the surprise guest appearance by Clayne Crawford! Dark Blue's weekly stories are pure crime drama, and the series was a perfect second hour to my beloved Leverage on TNT. Of all the shows I look forward to returning, those are the two I miss the most. Bring on the new year!
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