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Bought these to do the Cuilin Ridge in September (it…
Materials: Gore-tex, synthetic, vibram
Use: Alpine, day hikes, scrambling, via ferrata, soloing
Break-in Period: 10 days
Price Paid: £230
Bought these to do the Cuilin Ridge in September (it was windy, a bit rainy but 12 to 15 degrees Celsius). The climbing zone on the toe provides surprisingly good adhesion when smearing and the boot is good for edging, obviously not as dexterous as a rock boot, and the toe does visibly wear quickly.
I wanted a sole with good grip on wet rock as previous boots with Vibram soles were like ice skates when it got wet. Tie sole on the Charmoz is Vibram (the same as on the bright blue La Sportiva Trango) and it sticks well on wet rock and general rocky, grassy, muddy terrain. I have walked up streams and through bogs, and through torrential rain in these and had no leakage.
The only criticism I have is that they are very warm and your feet get hot - we all know how breathable Gore-tex is - about as breathable as a bin liner. After 3 consecutive days walking and scrambling 10 hours a day (carrying pack and rack), my feet ached a bit, I had small blisters on little toe (compeed sorted that), but feet were sweaty and getting soft, so had to change to approach shoes after that.
They'll be a great boot for when it gets colder though.
I bought these boots for a forthcoming Haute Route…
Materials: gore tex
Use: Heavy pack
Break-in Period: 2 months
Weight: 3 lbs
Price Paid: £160
I bought these boots for a forthcoming Haute Route treck. They were light and I felt I could move quickly with them but the first encounter with wet conditions proved they were not waterproof at all. As can be imagined I was completely disappointed when they were returned to the shop, but I did receive a full refund.
I bought this boot to tackle some classic routes in…
Materials: gore-tex
Use: Alpine climbs up to Grade D and Scotish Grade 4, also ideal for Via Ferrata
Break-in Period: One day on hills
Weight: 3 pounds
Price Paid: £162
I bought this boot to tackle some classic routes in the Alps. It was ideal for rock routes such as the Dent du Geant and excelled when taken up Mont Blanc, as it is so light but still packs a lot of warmth. Very comfortable and brilliant for all but advanced alpine climbing. Some heavier B3 boots may be more versatile in that they can be used for easy-hard grades, but the Charmoz is great for anything up to French D or Grade 4 Scottish.
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The Scarpa Charmoz GTX mountaineering boots are made for high-altitude enthusiasts looking for lightweight support and comfort while conquering peaks. Nylon L-Tech uppers are reinforced with Lorica(R) synthetic leather to offer long-lasting protection and abrasion-resistance. Gore-Tex(R) waterproof membranes let feet breathe while protecting them from the elements, keeping them dry and comfortable. Articulated ankles allow freedom of movement; friction zones on soles and full rubber rand on uppers give edging performance. EVA midsoles supply lightweight cushioning; nylon composite supports offer stiffness without excessive weight. Vibram(R) Mulaz outsoles offer excellent grip, stability and durability; high rubber rands also provide protection against abrasion. Heels are reinforced with polyurethane for enhanced crampon fit and performance. The Scarpa Charmoz GTX mountaineering boots are compatible with hybrid crampon binding systems. Closeout.
- REI refers to the men's version
The Scarpa Charmoz GTX Mountaineering Men's Boot is a lightweight technical, comfortable boot designed to lighten your load and quicken your pace when alpine climbing this is one of the lightest and most versatile alpine boots available.
- CampSaver.com refers to the men's version
On Sale. Free Shipping. Scarpa Men's Charmoz GTX Boot DECENT FEATURES of the Scarpa Men's Charmoz GTX Boot One of the lightest alpine climbing boots - just over 3 lbs per pair Articulated Tri-Flex ankle Low-profile lacing Synthetic L-Tech uppers reinforced with Lorica Gore-Tex for confidence in wet conditions Semi-automatic crampon-compatible Friction zone and full rubber rand for climbing performance The SPECS of the Scarpa Men's Charmoz GTX Boot Upper: Nylon L-Tech and Lorica Lining: Gore-Tex - Performance Comfort Insole: Pro-Fiber Midsole: EVA Sole: Vibram Mulaz Last: FT Weight: 1/2 pair: 1 lb 10 oz / 740 g
- Moosejaw refers to the men's version
The Scarpa Men's Charmoz GTX Mountaineering Boots excel on varied alpine terrain where a pitch of snow is followed by a pitch of rock which precedes two pitches of ice. Waterproof breathable Gore-Tex inserts keep your feet dry as you posthole to the base of your route. The 3/4-length shanks allow comfortable walking on the approach hike. Vibram Mulaz soles give the Charmoz GTX Boots great traction on both snow and the techy rock climbing that gets you up the first few hundred feet. Strap a pair of Newmatic (semi-automatic) crampons to these Scarpa boots, and their rigid soles and flexible uppers give you the support and precision you need for grade 5 ice and hard mixed climbing.
- Backcountry.com refers to the men's version
Scarpa Charmoz GTX
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The Scarpa Charmoz GTX is not available from the stores we monitor. It was last seen December 26, 2013 at REI.
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Categories: General Date: May 23, 2011 Title: Grandma's Marathon Registration Closes June 1
(Duluth, Minn.) Registration for the 35th running of Grandma's Marathon will remain open through Wednesday, June 1, race officials announced today.
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(Duluth, Minn.) Registration for the 35th running of Grandma's Marathon will remain open through Wednesday, June 1, race officials announced today.
The country's 17th largest marathon currently has more than 7,900 in the field for the June 18 event which begins at 7:30 a.m. Runners can sign up for the annual Two Harbors-to-Duluth race by visiting http://www.GrandmasMarathon.com The entry fee is $100. The 2010 Grandma's Marathon had 7,387 entrants.
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Grandma's Marathon weekend also features the 21st annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon and the 18th annual William A. Irvin 5K. The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is Saturday, June 18 at 6:30 a.m. and the William A. Irvin 5K is Friday, June 17 at 6 p.m. Registration for those two events is closed.
In all, about 17,000 runners from around the world will participate in Grandma's Marathon weekend, which is presented by Target, Toyota and Wells Fargo Bank Duluth.
For more information on any of Grandma's Marathon's races or events, visit www.GrandmasMarathon.com. To volunteer, please or call (218) 727-0947.


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[Allan Campbell: see Journals, Newsletters, Media, Spell 4 Literacy NZ.]
simpl speling November 1999 part 4. members' supplement.
Editor: Allan Campbell.
Reports from July committee meeting.
- An Australian member,
Mark O'Connor, told the meeting he is trying to patent a facility which can offer
choices of writing systems for reading text on computers, altho for legal reasons he
could give no details.
He believed that in Australia the idea English spelling is unnecessarily difficult may slowly be gaining acceptance. In a recently published book, Right Words, the eminent authority on Australian English, Steven Murray-Smith, dwells on spelling problems at some length.
- The Society had 146 members, but 29 had still not paid their 1999 subscriptions.
Eight had joined since April. Since summaries of membership as at December 31,
1998, had been distributed by membership secretary Jean Hutchins, she had received
a request for 18 addresses from one member. This led to concerns about
confidentiality, and her workload.
- Masha was asked to liaise with Chris Jolly and Nick Kerr on reviewing the
Society's investments, and perhaps to consult a financial adviser.
- The committee's two previous decisions that for the time being it lend no more
than moral support to the International Spelling Day, suggested by Valerie Yule,
was reaffirmed after receiving a request from Allan Campbell that it reconsider
its reluctance to sponsor the day.
- The Society now owned a volume containing four issues of its early newsletter,
The Pyoneer (March 1917 - February 1918).
Chris Upward was thanked for obtaining it.
- English Today was to publish a curtailed version of Chris Upward's
submission to the Langscape survey.
In its current issue an article by Keith Davidson slightly ridiculed the idea of
spelling reform. Chris intended to reply.
- Chris Upward was to be interviewed by BBC World Service about spelling.
- John Reilly is to help Chris edit JSSS, specifically with contributions from the
- Allan Campbell sought guidance on what he, as New Zealand representative of the Society, could and could not say on its behalf. He set out his ideas. These were acceptable to the committee. It was felt that every effort should be made to emfasize points of agreement among members and to minimize disagreements.
October meeting summaryDiscussed at the October committee meeting were the revision of the Society's aims and objectives in the light of the membership vote on strategy; Alan Mole's new website for teenagers; presentation of evidence to the British parliamentary select committee on early years education; Society funds; new guidelines for Personal Views. Expanded report in the next issue.
Upgrade for Society's website.
The SSS website has been updated. A pamflet by the late Bob Brown on types of spelling reform proposals for English and the late G N Deodhekar's Lojikon have been added.
Coming meeting dates January 29, 2000, and the AGM on May 6, 2000.
Members make suggestions on strategy.Members voting in the Society's recent strategy poll suggested:
- a need to have an overall plan, system;
- a need to take reactions into account;
- a need to educate people about the harm of TO.
A voters (16)(Single stage, 'Big bang')
First agree on a system. Initial stages to be part of single-stage reform. B acceptable if it followed a pre-ordained pattern.
ALC's Soundspell with TO of 20 short words minimizes opposition, avoids step-by-step pitfall (eg, mesure, mesuer, mezher). Start with Grade 1 in schools and progress yearly.
CS is simple, practical; does not need preliminary stage, tho individuals free to use one.
Drastic action, clarity needed. Small steps would confuse. Piecemeal reforms will still leave TO irregular. Later reforms might contradict earlier ones.
Use IPA - already in dictionaries, simple symbol-foneme correspondence, nothing to unlearn.
Any useful reform needs a better alfabet.
Fonetic spelling not suitable for English. A modified system, simpler for children but easy enuff for adults, is needed.
Vote issue not important. Concentrate on persuading important people about the harm of TO.
B1 voters (15)(staged, a few big steps)
Politicians are unlikely to buy A. A would meet with resistance from the Establishment.
B1 best compromise. Must not be too big or too small. B2 irksome, long, needs adjustments. Costly.
Stage 1, integrate US/Commonwealth spellings, consistent short vowels; 2, More consonant reform, cut silent letters, systematic vowel changes; 3, vowel reform.
Need for advance planning, clear objectives, intellectual foundations.
B2 voters (24)(staged, many small steps)
A would provoke maximum public resistance, bad reactions. Might be unreadable to many.
Only way forward; to overcome opposition. Softly, softly. Most likely to succeed. Sets a precedent to reassure public. Preserves continuity.
Publicize the trouble spelling causes for many. Need bigger stages as longer-term plan.
No more than 185 words (185 in Germany resisted). Steps about 50 words. Start with tho, thru, U, foto, -ize/-ise, -orl, -our.
All SSS members should use simplified spellings when writing to frends. Develop a house style that others might use. Need to establish a language commission.
B voters (2)(did not stipulate B1 or 132)
Removing redundant letters the main plank of a first stage.
One initial small step, then a few big steps.
C voters (8)(Other; includes one A+B1, one A+B2)
Devise a transcription scheme, use to generate lists, implement them incrementally.
Need a complete scheme for implementation in small steps.
Publish options, present all systems, evaluate scientifically. Reform is desperately needed for beginning readers. Include children's suggestions.
Big fast change except most common words.
Aim to create international auxiliary rather than improve TO.
Meanwhile, back at the office ...
[Masha Bell: see Journals, Newsletters, Leaflets, Media, Personal View.]
Compiling basic vocab list
My main preoccupation has still been trying to ascertain exactly what is wrong with TO. I presented the results of my analysis of the 3000 most frequent words from the Cobuild corpus in the last issue of this newsletter, but I gradually became dissatisfied with the size of this sample. For one, it contained rather too many derivatives (eg, act - acted, acting, acts).
I also started to compare it with other lists of common vocabulary like the 250 key words in reading produced by Murray and McNally, and the 500 most common word list of the American Literacy Council and found that many words on those were missing from my Cobuild list. When I compared it with a 2000-word children's dictionary I found very little overlap between the two.
I therefore set about to merge the various common vocabulary lists with the vocabulary from two basic lists for children. I tried to delete all plurals and inflected words at the same time, as well as compounds like backpack if their parts already appear separately. I now have BEV (a Basic English Vocabulary) with just over 4700 words. This may well reduce to about 4500 when I delete all the derivatives and duplications in compounds.
Working with the list makes me think that it contains quite a bit more than absolutely basic vocabulary. I have also found out that most pocket size dictionaries for foreign learners contain around 3000 words. So the size of BEV is probably big enuff for a comprehensive and definitive analysis of English spelling problems.
This latter task has suddenly become an urgent matter. As I was departing for my summer break at the end of July, I read en route to Dover that a UK committee of members of Parliament would be looking into why English children tend to lag about two years behind most of their continental counterparts in literacy and maths. Anyone would be free to submit
evidence to them in writing and might be invited to appear before them in person after January 2000. I have since spoken to a member of that committee and should soon receive details about its remit and guidelines for submissions to it, but together with Ze do Rock and Jean Hutchins I have already started to prepare the evidence. Some other members of our intemet discussion group occasionally help too. Contact me for more information.
In the first instance we are just trying to separate words with sound spellings from those with problems. I have felt for some time that as an aspiring reformer I should know pretty accurately what proportion of English words have spellings that can be reproduced by applying English fonics and how many have to be learned by heart.
Such an analysis might also put an end to the futile fonics versus whole-word debate that has been raging in educational academic circles for over half a century. When we have finished categorizing the words with spelling difficulties according to their different problems, we shall be able to show the memory loading that learning to spell English imposes.
I hope to publish this as a little booklet which could be very useful to teachers, pupils, and parents and also serve as a pronunciation guide to L2 learners. It will be particularly useful for sending to everyone who claims that mastering English spelling is not really such an onerous task or that poor literacy is just the result of bad teaching.
From a reform point of view it will show which words are in most dire need of repair, which ones have bearable faults, and which can be left as they are. I hope that this might provide a rational basis on which we can base recommendations for reform.
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Within feminist circles, there has been a movement in recent years to reframe our notion of consent, moving away from a passive "no means no" model wherein consent is a lack of resistance, toward a "yes means yes" model of active, empowered consent. Proponents of this model of consent offer invaluable insights into how our personal relationships can be transformed, and in particular into the ways in which women can and must be sexually liberated and empowered. But they often fail to articulate a broader vision and strategy for deconstructing the coercive forces at work in our society. We propose that in order to realize a truly liberated sexuality, the model of active consent must be applied not only to our personal interactions, but to our interactions with society as well. A truly liberated sexuality is one in which all aspects of our sexual identities—from our gender expression to our specific nuanced fetishes and desires, from our sexual orientation to our choice of which (if any) sexual acts we wish to engage in—are a result of active consent, not a result of passive submission to the coercive structures of society.
The word "choice" appears frequently in debates about sexuality, as if our desires can exist only on the extreme ends of a continuum between purely biological inborn traits and frivolous choices. We believe this absolutist notion of biology vs. choice is a false dichotomy, and that the origins of our sexuality–like so many other things we consider an intrinsic part of who we are–need not be reduced to the purely biological in order to be given respect and validation. Regardless of how our sexual identities are constructed–whatever combination of "nature" and "nurture" might be responsible for forming our unique combinations of desires and preferences–we can think of our behavior in terms of active consent.
Whether we're thinking about the queer movement or any other sexually marginalized group, applying a model of consent offers a way out of the choice vs. biology debate, offering instead a model for valuing and respecting a variety of sexualities regardless of their origins.
There are, however, a multitude of ways in which social institutions interfere with our ability to actively consent. Any institution that upholds any particular form of sexuality as ideal, and privileges it as such, in turn acts as a coercive force, pressing individuals to comply with that ideal. The same can be said of political and economic institutions which privilege one form of sexuality with various benefits and write-offs. We can hardly be said to be actively consenting when only one option is considered valid, ideal, or "good." In order to better understand consent it is important to look at some of the systemic roots of coercion in our lives. In this essay we will be exploring the way these coercive forces act to create a culture of compulsory monogamy. While we have chosen to focus on this specific issue, however, we hope this example offers a model of consent which can be applied to all aspects of sexuality.
Compulsory Monogamy and the Nuclear Family
Compulsory monogamy obviously plays a role in our family structures, helping to define the isolated nuclear family unit. But it also functions to reinforce specific, gendered roles within those family units. Our concepts of the roles and responsibilities of "mother" and "father" are dependent on a monogamous, heteronormative assumption that families include one man and one woman. Opponents of adoption rights for gay couples argue that children "need" both a male and female parent, but ignore the fact that the tasks commonly associated separately with the roles of "mother" and "father" are not in any way intrinsically inherent to one gender or the other, but merely patriarchal notions of what the role of each individual within the family should be. There is no reason why, even in a heterosexual context, these roles cannot be reversed or, even more preferable, distributed more equitably between the parents. Non-monogamous families have the potential to deconstruct some of these strict roles by sharing child-rearing amongst a group, removing the rigid definitions of "mother" and "father." But rather than seeing how children can thrive in situations where they are loved and cared for by a larger network of adults, our society often assumes that any non-monogamous family environment must be harmful to children. Presumably this results from the extreme focus people often place on sex when considering non-monogamy; there is an assumption that children in polyamorous homes are being exposed to sexuality in an unhealthy way. The reality, of course, is that children in such situations are no more exposed to the sex lives of their parents than children in monogamous environments are. There is often concern, too, about the stability of such environments–as if a non-monogamous family structure automatically results in partners constantly coming and going from the home, and as if the monogamous nuclear family is inherently stable. Children of monogamous relationships often experience multiple divorces, or the partners of a single parent coming in and out of their lives. If anything, the network created by having more adults serving parental roles in a child's life has the potential to offer even more of a support system when and if some kind of change does occur. And regardless of whether the adults within a household are romantically involved with one another, taking a communal, "it takes a village" approach to child-rearing can help to reduce the tension that often exists between parents' desire to remain at home with small children and their desire to pursue their own careers, interests, and passions outside of the home. When a family is composed of more than just two adults, it becomes more conceivable for everyone to equitably divide time spent on childcare with time spent on personal pursuits without relying on costly and often impersonal institutional daycare. Unfortunately, our society offers little support for such arrangements. Even as we move toward granting blended, step-families increasing validity, that validation is still predicated on the requirement that parents re-marry, creating a new monogamous unit. The same societal validation is not extended to intentionally chosen families with a non-monogamous structure. Parents who choose non-monogamous relationships face not only condemnation, but also the risk of losing custody of their children, particularly in situations where the child's other birth parent chooses monogamy.
Upholding Traditional Gender Roles
Compulsory monogamy's enforcement of gender roles does not only effect individuals within the family environment, but contributes to a larger societal concept of the differences between–and appropriate roles for–men and women. These concepts of difference are in turn acted out in a patriarchal manner, placing men in a dominant role over women. The idea that gender even is a strict binary in the first place is reinforced and upheld in part by the expectation of monogamy; from childhood onward our fairy-tale notions of the role of the prince vs. the role of the princess helps to shape our notions of what ideal "men" and "women" should be. Our interactions within romantic relationships are often heavily driven by socially constructed gender roles: stereotypes that women are passive and men are assertive, assumptions about disparity between male and female sex drives, and gendered expectations about each individual's desires and goals within a relationship–she wants to settle down and start a family, he wants his independence; she wants to be protected and provided for, he wants to feel capable of being a provider, etc.–form a huge influence on the ways both men and women behave within relationships. And while many of these male/female dichotomies might sound out-dated, there is still a large market for dating advice, with books like The Rules and He's Just Not That Into You relying on gender-specific models of how people–especially women–are to behave in order to achieve "success" in relationships. In this way, compulsory monogamy serves to police not only our gender roles, but potentially even our gender identification itself. Monogamous relationships do not necessarily prohibit freedom of gender expression. But the institution of compulsory monogamy, with its heavy emphasis on the roles and expectations of men and women within relationships, helps to reinforce hegemonic standards of masculinity and femininity and how gender expression should conform to biological sex. When we free ourselves from the notion of being someone's "other half," we create more potential for the freedom of movement across the gender spectrum.
Love and Marriage?
Aside from the gendered dynamics that are enforced by compulsory monogamy, there are also expectations that carry equal weight for both sexes, in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. Expectations are not always negative, in the case of basic expectations that we treat our partners with respect and offer some amount of emotional support and affection. But compulsory monogamy creates an expectation that we be all things for another person. People are taught to seek "the one," a person who will fulfill us in all ways—romantically, sexually, intellectually, and otherwise—for the rest of our lives. If we happen to love someone who meets some of our needs but not others, compulsory monogamy offers only two options: either end that relationship in the hope of finding a different partner who is a "better" match, or resign ourselves to having some of our needs or desires unmet. The possibility of adding an additional partner while remaining with the other who we already love and have a largely satisfying relationship with is not presented as an option. Likewise, if someone has been with a partner for many years building a life and family together, and then suddenly finds him or herself developing feelings for a new romantic interest, he or she is left with equally unappealing options: either break up an otherwise happy family, or suppress the desire for and break the connection with the new love interest. We are not told that we can develop meaningful and rewarding relationships with new loves while keeping our family intact. On the contrary, sexual fidelity is given such high priority within romantic relationships that the mere experience of finding ourselves attracted to another person is often enough to make us question whether we "really" love our partner in the way that (society dictates) we should.
Thanks to the depth of our social conditioning toward compulsory monogamy, it's common to feel skeptical about the possibility of having genuine romantic feelings for more than one person simultaneously—even for the individuals who are experiencing these feelings themselves. People often ask, "Why should anyone be entitled to more than one romantic and/or sexual partner? Isn't this just wanting to have your cake and eat it too?" We would ask instead: why shouldn't people be entitled to more than one romantic and/or sexual partner if that's what they desire? We don't consider someone selfish for needing or desiring other friendships, interests, and activities outside of his or her relationship—in fact, most of us would tend to view it as problematic if an individual had absolutely no interests or social network outside of a romantic relationship. So why should additional intimate relationships be any different? If an individual's time spent, say, doing volunteer work or playing a sport independently of his or her partner is seen as positive, unselfish, and healthy, why must time spent engaging in another fulfilling relationship with a human being be inherently impermissible?
In a world with such staggering rates of divorce and infidelity—not to mention the untold number of individuals languishing in less-than-completely-fulfilling relationships—it is worth questioning whether lifelong monogamy is actually a realistic expectation for most people. For some people, a succession of temporary but exclusive relationships—often referred to as "serial monogamy"—offers a kind of solution to changing needs and desires. But serial monogamy is predicated on the assumption that we always stop loving and desiring one partner when we begin loving another. Compulsory monogamy also relies on the notion that a serial-monogamous lifestyle is temporary and often associated with youth; these relationships are viewed as trial periods wherein we "audition" potential life partners, with the ultimate goal always being to find the one to "settle down" with. And in that same vein, serial monogamy typically does not feel like a very appealing option for an individual who does wish to "settle down" and build a family, especially once children come into the picture.
When we commit ourselves to someone for life, we often fail to fully take into account the degree to which we grow and change over periods of ten, twenty, or thirty years. Of course, sometimes people grow and change in ways which are simply not compatible, and in some cases separation becomes an inevitability regardless of whether there is an expectation of monogamy. But oftentimes people feel torn between still loving and desiring an existing partner, while also desiring more than one romantic relationship in the course of such a long span of time. Compulsory monogamy creates a lose-lose situation in which there appears to be no possibility of negotiating alternatives. And while we do not by any means condone or endorse dishonest infidelity, we do have some degree of sympathy for those who, under the weight of societal pressures, give into the temptation of cheating, seeing it as the only possible way to reconcile two supposedly opposing desires. When it does occur, this kind of infidelity is generally vilified more extremely than any other transgression possible in a romantic relationship. And while we recognize that some people cheat because they enjoy doing something "wrong," we believe that many people in these situations have no desire to hurt their partners. In a world where people have more freedom to openly and honestly acknowledge their desires, the pain and suffering now caused by infidelity within the current structure would be greatly reduced.
One of the most commonly offered objections to the feasibility of non-monogamous romantic relationships is the concept of jealousy. Jealousy is given validation as a perfectly "natural" and unavoidable emotional response to the thought of a romantic partner engaging in physically or emotionally intimate behaviors with others outside of that partnership. Blame for jealousy is rarely placed on the person feeling it, but instead on the person "causing" jealousy in their partner; only in rare cases do people view jealousy as being unwarranted, excessive, or unprovoked. Jealousy is in turn used to make otherwise unsavory behavior permissible; our society often condones possessive and controlling behavior when such behavior is motivated by a desire "to defend one's territory." While we commonly reject the idea that one human being has a right to any kind of ownership over another in contexts such as the workplace or an educational institution, we generally take for granted at least some degree of ownership in romantic relationships. How frequently do we hear phrases such as "my woman" or "my man," particularly with regard to the notion of "protecting our property" from the intrusion of a third party? Even in otherwise relatively egalitarian relationships, this possessiveness is generally seen as acceptable and warranted when there is a perceived threat of infidelity. In the context of compulsory monogamy, jealousy acts as a sort of trump card: Love, society tells us, means willingly refraining from anything that makes our partner feel discomfort and insecurity. This line of thinking grants one partner control not only over their partner's actual romantic interests, but also over anything he or she suspects could lead to such interests: certain friendships or social environments, hobbies and interests undertaken in a group setting, even workplace- or school-related activities. Regardless of an individual's actual desire for other romantic relationships, the micro-management enacted by a jealous partner can make true autonomy impossible.
Additionally, in a heterosexual context, jealousy often—though not always–takes on a gendered double standard. While women tend to more often be stereotyped as jealous, they are also frequently warned not to appear too smothering or possessive of a man, and so are often likely to resist any attempt to control a male partner's behavior. Women are also frequently blamed for their partner's real or perceived infidelities, and might therefore be more likely to internalize their jealousy as insecurity. Men, on the other hand, receive much more societal approval for the idea that it is their right to control their female partners' behavior, and male jealousy is far more likely to escalate to physical violence. Though our society might not widely condone violence itself, there is still some acceptance of the idea that strong enough jealousy can cause a man to "snap," rendering his violent behavior beyond his control. And our society does commonly condone male control of and dominance over women in the name of jealousy, in spite of the fact that such dominance is often implicitly threatening and frequently a precursor to actual violence.
Though it's easy to see how destructive jealousy can be within a relationship, we tend to accept it as inherent to our nature; the existence of jealousy is even offered as evidence of the theory that we are "designed" for monogamy. But it is worth considering the possibility that jealousy is actually a product of compulsory monogamy: could jealousy exist in a world where we were not made to feel as though our romantic partners were in fact our property? Individuals in non-monogamous relationships are not necessarily able to easily "turn off" all feelings of jealousy; it's always difficult to divorce ourselves completely from something we've been socially conditioned for since birth. But non-monogamous relationships do require that we choose to deal with jealousy differently. People in non-monogamous relationships often find that it is possible to ask our partners for the reassurance we need within the relationship, without asking or expecting that they alter their behavior outside of the relationship. We reject the idea that any emotion gives one individual the right to exert possession and control over another.
Monogamy plays a very real role not only in the ways which people relate within their romantic relationships, but also in the ways in which people relate to and interact with their communities. In our sexually repressive culture, sexuality is the object of both fear and fixation. Children are raised to be uncomfortable with their own sexuality rather than empowered to reach their own conclusions. Sexuality plays a role in how others, outside of one's sexual or romantic relationships, interact with that person. For example, if a person is thought to be promiscuous it can have numerous effects on that person's reputation in a community. And if a person known to be married or otherwise romantically attached is seen with another partner, the damage to their reputation might be even worse. Even when public policy evolves to accommodate a wider variety of relationships, stigma against "unconventional" relationships often remains in the community. For example, interracial relationships found legal recognition in the 1960s, but remain largely stigmatized today. Many religions denounce anything other than the strictest forms of monogamy, leaving other people estranged from a very important aspect of their lives. Married couples are expected by neighbors and their larger communities to act in certain ways, to attend certain social events together or separately. Politicians and celebrities are constantly scrutinized for any alternative sexuality, and their sex lives are made into some indication of how they will serve the community as a leader or icon. Children may be ridiculed by other children, community members, even close personal mentors for the unorthodoxy of their parents' relationships.
We hear the phrase "preserving family values" all the time, and yet logically this could mean anything. Most often it is an attack against anything that lies outside of the traditional nuclear family structure which acts in a similar fashion. Gay marriage has been cited as a force against family values, just as any non-monogamous arrangement has. In rejecting compulsory monogamy we do not reject the nuclear family, we may even arrive at that point. The only difference is that monogamy should be something we actively consent to in how we create families. There can be more than one way of relating to one's community than through a rigidly defined family structure.
Even the day to day language we use enforces compulsory monogamous relationships. For example, there is no word for my girlfriend's in-laws, but there easily could be (I propose "nonlaws"). Even the words that we use to refer to others; "girlfriend," "husband," "fuck buddy," all come with clear connotations. "Girlfriend" and "husband" are both thought widely to connote exclusivity, whereas "fuck buddy" connotes the opposite. We know, logically, that this needn't be the case, there can be exclusive or inclusive varieties of any of these relations. And yet, language, without a long list of qualifiers, sets up such preconceived notions about our relationships. Language functions in a hegemonic fashion, such that people's preconceived notions work to transform their perceptions of such relationships, and even of their own roles within relationships. People often try to define themselves in terms of their own notion of what a "girlfriend," "boyfriend," "husband," or "wife" is supposed to be. Such labels can be useful for simply identifying someone as a romantic partner. But when we attempt to model our behavior in accordance with the ideals associated with those labels, the labels become oppressive rather than merely descriptive. Furthermore, language can even go so far as to limit perceptions of what relationships can possibly be. If there isn't a word for it, it must not exist. Many may use the word "fuck buddy" with a certain air of contempt, but even acknowledging the structure's existence relocates the relationship into a possible dialogue. Many sexual minorities have had to battle with just the notion of their existence. First gay people didn't exist, then they were abominations of nature, then they were sick in the head, only recently has the word "gay" started to come into our cultural language without unnecessary negative connotations, and still we're a long way off.
The Economics and Politics of Compulsory Monogamy
In the economic and political spheres of social life, the current framework both supports and is supported by compulsory monogamy. The very institution of legal marriage as we know it today is actually in large part an economic rather than a romantic construction, built around concerns of inheritance and property ownership. Most of us are aware that a multitude of economic privileges are granted to married couples. But this privileging is problematic not only because of the rights it denies non-monogamous groups, but also—and perhaps even more importantly—because it functions to uphold compulsory monogamy. Granting a higher status to one specific relationship structure helps to define that structure as the only reasonable choice possible. For individuals who are not fulfilled within a monogamous context, the belief that there is no alternative leaves them feeling trapped and unable to live authentically, much like non-heterosexual men and women in a culture of compulsory heterosexuality. Take, for example, the nuclear family. Through various economic and political institutions the nuclear family is put on a pedestal. People who are otherwise happy living together, may feel pressured or enticed to marry in order to receive tax write-offs and other benefits. In this way, as in so many others, government and economy play a coercive role in telling people how to live their lives, manage their resources, and define their sexuality.
Toward a Non-Coercive Sexuality
We envision a society not in which monogamy is obsolete, but in which it is seen as only one possible relationship structure among many, and in which any relationship structure is entered into as the result of deliberate, active consent. We envision a society in which individuals form intimate relationships and shape their roles within those relationships out of authentic needs and desires rather than as a result of pressures to conform to a predetermined model, and where self-reflectivity with regard to the way we form relationships is encouraged rather than discouraged. In this society, people will be educated and empowered to make sexual decisions based on the safety, consent, and desire of all parties involved rather than based on an externally imposed morality. We envision a society where value is placed on the development of authentic sexualities.
We envision a society in which all families—whether connected by blood, by choice, or some synthesis—are given equal consideration and validity. The roles of the individuals within these families will not be determined by gender, but will instead be formed in a way that equitably balances the needs of the family as a whole with the needs and desires of each individual.
We envision a society in which sexual fluidity is permitted and embraced rather than feared, in which we recognize that an individual's needs and desires with regard to sexual orientation, gender identification, relationship structure, and relationships with specific partners are not necessarily static, but are capable of changing throughout the course of one's lifetime. Acceptance of fluidity and change needn't mean treating relationships as disposable or temporary; on the contrary, it means embracing an expansive definition of "commitment." In this context, commitment doesn't have to mean a promise that our needs or desires will never change, but can instead mean a promise to navigate these changes openly and honestly with our partners when and if they do occur, and likewise to offer our partners the kind of support they request when facing such changes of their own.
Finally, we envision a society that treats all forms of consensual romantic relationships equally, without giving economic or political privilege or priority based on the structure of a relationship. We envision a society in which polyamorous and non-monogamous groups are granted the same respect and consideration as monogamous pairs.
In order to realize this vision, we must fully recognize monogamy as something to be consented to, not coerced into. It is difficult, but not impossible, to begin considering and creating alternative structures for our relationships and families even within the context of our current society. But in order for relationship structures to be radically re-imagined on a lasting and widespread scale, support for a variety of consensual choices must exist in all areas of society. In our policy we should be attempting to rework or abolish current legislation which privileges certain relationship structures over others. We should seek to form alliances with marginalized social and sexual groups. Within our community we should challenge our own assumptions about other relationship forms as well as speak out against groups which fail to accommodate alternative structures. We must work consciously to break down our own deeply imprinted ideas that love inherently equals monogamy, and that jealousy is justified and unavoidable. We should also explore new ways of forming groups and sharing resources, and appreciate those who already have.


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on Jan 17, 2013 at 11:42 pm
I can't believe the paper is printing all this NIMBY BS with no quotes from potential trail users. The fact is that east-west bicycle routes in Palo Alto are pretty terrible. Bicycle routes in general in the southern part of town are pretty terrible. In the past, the city has spent almost all of its bicycle projects budget in the northern part of town. This bike path is a terrific addition. I would pay extra for a home along this route.
If the Middlefield intersection is dangerous, then put in a button-actuated stop light. We keep hearing about horrific car vs car crashes at Middlefield & Loma Verde or Middlefield & Charleston. Bicyclists are afraid to ride in the southern part of town because of the huge number of reckless drivers on the few existing cross-town streets. A separated bike path will be hugely safer, especially for kids biking to school. There isn't enough room for large groups of kids riding to school at the same time on those other streets.
This trail would also be a great way for Midtown residents to visit the Midtown shopping district (Safeway, etc.). Even adults are often scared to bicycle on Colorado Ave because of the narrow streets and no bike lanes west of Middlefield.
on Jan 18, 2013 at 7:13 am
This is a wonderful idea which I have been advocating for many years. We particularly need a good method of getting Paly students from south Palo Alto to meet Bryant which doesn't pass elementary schools and this can do that.
Of course people who have property up against the creek will not want to appear to be happy about this, but of course the creek has always been there and this has always been a possibility and they should have been aware of that when they moved there.
Stevens Creek trail in Mountain View is a wonderful right of way and I envision that this could be the same.
on Jan 18, 2013 at 8:26 am
@Res, "the creek has always been there" -- YES. "and this [trail] has always been a possibility" -- NO. Well, anything is a possibility, like telling people who bought on Oregon Av in the fifties that they should have known an expressway would be built through their bedroom, or people on Louis should be aware of the possibility HSR can be rerouted down their street.
@just-say-no, "I would pay extra for a home along this route." This raises a question I haven't gotten answered yet: Will residents along the route be legally allowed to access this trail from their backyard or will that be expressly prohibited?


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The Old Olive Tree Restaurant is a staple in the Village of Patchogue. We opened our doors in April of 1980. We are the original Greek restaurant on the south shore of Long Island. Our casual Greek country atmosphere is perfect for a simple dinner out or any special occasion. Dedicated to consistency, freshness, and taste we have been serving our guest the best quality Greek cusine for over 33 years.
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Cancun Luxury Beach Front 2 Bedroom Condominium , Hotel Zone in Cancun
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Porto Fino
- rates (USD) $ 2,500 - $ 8,000 / month
vacation rental description
20 minutes drive from Cancun International Airport, in the heart of
the hotel zone, discover Porto
Fino Cancun, the newest beach front luxury condominium complex within
walking distance of shopping
centers, clubs, bars and restaurants. Located between the beautiful
Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte
Lagoon, the complex offers its guests the finest vacation available.
Relax at the spa or in the
large hot tub, take a swim in the infinity pool, or enjoy a game of
tennis, the magnificent
facilities of Porto Fino will offer a relaxing vacation and satisfy
the needs of all ages.
The complex offers 24 hours security, tennis court, gym, fully
staffed spa, snack bar, Jacuzzi,
children s pool, infinity pool and beautiful sandy beach.
This 1,900 sq. ft (177 sq. m), two
bedrooms, two luxurious bathrooms unit
has beautiful views from all rooms, modern and comfortable
furnishings, marble floors, large
balconies one of them with Jacuzzi.
There is a living room with a sofa bed, a dining room with a bar area
and a fully equipped kitchen.
The unit can comfortably accommodate four adults and two children under the age of 5.
condo rental amenities
Complex Amenities:
- Gated community with 24 hours security
- Wheelchair accessible
- Tennis court
- Gym and fully staffed spa
- Pool-side service (massage, snacks and drinks).
- Children s pool and infinity pool
Unit Amenities:
- Master bedroom1 with king bed, balcony, walk-in closet and ceiling
- 2nd bedroom with two double trundle beds and two twin pull-outs,
walk-in closet and ceiling fan.
- Large balcony with private Jacuzzi and patio furniture.
- AC split unit
- Washer / Dryer - Private
- Iron / Ironing Board
- DVD player
- iPod dock with radio and alarm clock
- Kitchen with large fridge (has freezer & ice maker), range/oven,
dishwasher, microwave, toaster,
coffee maker, matching dishes, matching glasses, matching cutlery,
blender, pots and pans, bakeware.
- Beach towels and linen provided.
- Hair dryer.
activities and attractions in Cancun Yucatan
- Golf: can be reached by driving for 10 minute(s). There are 2 golf
course(s) nearby.
- Paragliding, boating, sailing, scuba, snorkeling, swimming, water
- Shopping and dining: can be reached by walking for 4 minute(s).
Shopping malls within short walking
distance. Fine restaurants within walking distance: seafood,
Argentinean steak house, Italian,
Mexican, Continental.
- Clubs: Senior Frogs. Hard Rock Cafe, Rain Forest Cafe, Coco Bongo -
all within short walking
- Cancun International Airport is within 20 minutes drive.
- Cancun downtown within 20 minutes drive.
- Transit: can be reached by walking for 2 minutes.
vacation rental rates
Minimum age of renters should be 25 unless there are children with a
$2,500.00/month for one year lease
Please contact the owner for rental rates.
Rates Include One (1) Departure Cleaning.
Long term rental rates negotiable.
Payment and Cancellation Policies:
25% of the rent is required to complete the booking (balance due 10
days in advance). A refundable
security/damage deposit of $500.00 is required. If you cancel less than
45 days prior, payments are
refunded if re-rented.
Owner accepts payments by: Visa - Master Card - PayPal - Money Order
or Cashiers Cheque - Direct Bank
Deposit - Travelers Cheques


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It's NASCAR race day at Talladega Speedway, and we've got the actual race start time, the starting lineup and some other facts about today's Chase race for you below.
What time does the race start today? The command to start engines will be given by Camping World/Good Sam Club CEO Marcus Lemonis at 2:09 p.m. Eastern time. The green flag will then wave at 2:21 p.m. Eastern. So if you want to tune in for the actual race itself and skip the pre-race show, just tune in at 2:21.
Race name/distance: The Good Sam Club 500 is 188 laps around NASCAR's biggest track, the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway. Good Sam Club is an RV club related to Camping World.
TV and radio: Today's race can be seen on ESPN. Every Sprint Cup race will be on ESPN for the rest of the season. If you aren't near a TV, the radio broadcast can be found on your local Motor Racing Network (MRN) affiliate. Click here to see a list of stations where you can listen.
National anthem: You gotta love when a military-related performer does the anthem. Talladega has chosen the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus to do the honors today.
Tickets: There are plenty of tickets still available for today's race, with 'Dega races drawing far less fans than they used to. If you want to make a last-minute trip to Alabama today, you shouldn't have trouble getting a seat.
Weather: Chilly to start, but warming up. The unofficial NASCAR weatherman says conditions will be 72 degrees and sunny at race time, but the morning will be crisp and cold.
Last time: Jimmie Johnson won the spring Talladega race in what may have been the best finish of the season. Dale Earnhardt Jr. pushed Johnson to the win, and Junior Nation has felt Johnson has owed him ever since. One year ago, Clint Bowyer picked up the victory.
Starting lineup for today's NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway (Chase drivers in bold):
- Mark Martin
- Jimmie Johnson
- Clint Bowyer
- Trevor Bayne
- Jeff Gordon
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Paul Menard
- David Ragan
- Carl Edwards
- Ryan Newman
- Matt Kenseth
- Tony Stewart
- Kevin Harvick
- Kurt Busch
- Juan Pablo Montoya
- Brad Keselowski
- Travis Kvapil
- Greg Biffle
- Marcos Ambrose
- Kevin Conway
- Bobby Labonte
- Regan Smith
- Michael Waltrip
- AJ Allmendinger
- Jeff Burton
- Kasey Kahne
- Joe Nemechek
- JJ Yeley
- Michael McDowell
- Brian Vickers
- Denny Hamlin
- Terry Labonte
- Andy Lally
- Kyle Busch
- Joey Logano
- David Reutimann
- Martin Truex Jr.
- Landon Cassill
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Part-cavern, part-cathedral, this temporary installation in the Chilean capital of Santiago formed a cooling refuge from the city's intense summer heat.
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Bahamas - Cat Island Private Oceanfront home in Bahamas
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 10
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ week
$ 6,500 - $ 6,500 / month
vacation rental description
Introducing "The Hideaway" on Cat Island in the Bahamas.....dig your toes into warm, pristine sand, laze by the azure blue water and feel the tropical breeze as you lay on your very own private beach in beautiful Cutlass Bay or move to the rhythm of island life. Get here fast then take it slow. The Hideaway is a very comfortable home right on the beach complete with a huge 14 x 40 foot deck for sunning, grilling, partying or just doing "nothing"!!!
A beautiful ocean-front getaway overlooking a private beach, offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and magnificent views of the sunrise, beach and ocean.
Enjoy fantastic diving or snorkeling through reefs teeming with underwater wonders, or soak up some sun on the pristine beach - all just a short walk from your door.
Enjoy the awesome sunrises!!!! This house is truly located in paradise!!!!!!
Two bedrooms have queen size beds, third bedroom has full bed. All beds have upgraded pillow top mattresses. All linens, dishes, beach towels, fully furnished upscale gourmet kitchen, etc. are provided. Just bring your personal items. New 55 inch HD TV with theater system, high efficiency washer and dryer and all new appliances. Master bathroom has his and her sinks with large shower with black mexican pebble laid floor.
Relax on the expansive deck with your loved ones and friends on very comfortable deck patio furniture. This home has many fine features, the deck with its absolutely breathtaking view is the most impressive single feature. When on the deck you are 20-25 feet above the sea. From there you have a magnificent view not only out over the reef and beach but along the coast as well. Guests spend many happy hours sitting on the deck relaxing and listening to the sound of the surf.
Grill your catch-of-the-day on a brand new 5 burner deluxe gas grill or have Janice, our housekeeper and excellent chef, prepare a true Bahamian feast right in the home. Ask her husband, Reynold, about chartering his boat for a day of sightseeing, fishing or diving.
Car rentals can be arranged, as well as fishing and/or snorkeling trips, or other area activities. House caretaker will escort you from the airport (TBI) with stops at the grocery and liquor stores for your convenience.
All this and more awaits you at........The Hideaway!
house rental amenities
Fully furnished and all modern appliances
Highspeed internet and wirelss router - WI-FI
vacation rental rates
$1950/week for 2 adults...$150 for each additional person 12 years and older
Non-weekly rate is $300/day for 2 adults
Rates may vary due to season/demand.
50% deposit required with reservation
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "How Do They Do It?" A Busy Week at Tuacahn's Mary Poppins, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Starlight Express
By Matthew Blank
Michael McGurk is spending a hectic summer at Tuacahn, an outdoor amphitheater ensconced in the red sandstone cliffs of Utah's Padre Canyon, where a hardworking cast and crew are presenting an ambitious triple-bill of Mary Poppins, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Starlight Express. McGurk shares exclusive photos from a week at the scenic desert theatre.
"My time so far at Tuacahn has been among the most uniquely rewarding experiences I've had in the theatre," says McGurk. "Performing outdoors in the desert of Southern Utah is not for the weak! It is common for temperatures to rise to 100 and then some. Thankfully, it tends to cool off some by showtime."
"Your audience is likely to include visits by a few bugs, bats, as well as some friendly desert tarantulas, and yet Tuacahn Center For The Arts is still able to create magic in the desert. This season, three huge shows are being done in rep - one of which is on roller skates. The results are simply spectacular. And it's all set against the backdrop of majestic red rock cliffs. "
"The following pictures were taken over the course of a week at Tuacahn. During this time, The Regional premieres of Disney's Mary Poppins and Starlight Express were already open and being done in rep. The final show, Thoroughly Modern Millie, was completing tech and opening that same week. In Mary Poppins I play the servant Robertson Ay and I am also the Russian Engine Turnov in Starlight Express. Heidi Anderson, who plays fellow servant Mrs. Brill, contributed to this blog as well. We had a great time putting this all together, and I hope you get a taste of what it's like to do theatre in the desert!"
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
JRR Tolkien Father Christmas Letters
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Southern Oaks, 6900 S Walker Ave. OKC 73139
J.R.R. Tolkien was best known for his epic fantasies "Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit" and his studies in myth and language. But Tolkien was also the proud dad of four kids - and he didn't just read "The Hobbit" to them at bedtime. Over the course of many years, he wrote and illustrated detailed, whimsical letters from Father Christmas, populated with a clumsy polar bear, elves and goblins. Janet Croft from the University of Oklahoma will introduce children and parents to these beautifully Illustrated Christmas Letters. Please pre-register.


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1. Autographs: No professional training camp experience is complete without some mixing and mingling with the Stars themselves. No official autograph times will be set up by the organization, but players will be around the seating areas during camp to sign autographs and chat with fans. Keep your eyes and ears open for a chance to meet your favorite player.2. Gear: Just as it was in 1993, the Stars' trip to Fort Worth is one of the first opportunities for fans to get their hands on merchandise featuring the team's new logo and color scheme. A small gift shop will be set up in the Convention Center to sell select items available with the new logo. New jerseys are not available yet, but fans can pre-order one during training camp for October pickup. 3. Parking: The Convention Center parking garage on Houston Street will be available for fans to park for camp. Standard fees for garage usage will apply. 4. Experience: The Stars hope to bring all the excitement of the game-night experience at American Airlines Center to Fort Worth. So fans can expect to experience the Stars' Street Team, which brings pickup street hockey games, shooting challenges, inflatables and more. It's a chance to mingle with other Stars fans. Once practice begins, seating is open in the Convention Center, which will be set up in its normal hockey configuration with horseshoe seating around the rink. 5. Other attractions: At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, alumni will join Mayor Betsy Price at Morningside Elementary in Fort Worth to launch the FitWorth Kids Challenge, which promotes an active lifestyle for kids.
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Cover Letters, E-Mails & Other Correspondence
In addition to your resume, several forms of correspondence are important during your job search. While your resume is your primary marketing tool, these documents are key supporting materials and create an overall picture of who you are. They convey your professionalism and can make the difference in your job search. Whether in traditional letter form or transmitted via e-mail, all correspondence should be professional in language and tone, using traditional business letter formatting. Use the same font as on your resume in a size large enough to be easily read – at least 10 pt.
Correspondence Types
You may use some or all of the following types of correspondence in your job search. Letters should be individually written, not "form" letters. The correspondence includes:
- Professional E-mails
- Cover letter
- Thank you letter
- Prospecting letter/letter of inquiry
- Acceptance, withdrawal and rejection Correspondence
Professional E-mails
Whenever contacting a prospective employer via e-mail, communicate with the same care as you would in a typed letter or other professional document. E-mail to a prospective employer is not casual and should never just say "see attached resume," although you may want to be briefer than you would be in a letter. Format an email with appropriate headings, salutations, proper spelling and grammar and a professional signature line.
Some additional rules for using e-mail in your job search:
- In the subject line, make the reason for your e-mail clear: "Application for Analyst Position."
- Reply to any e-mails from employers within two business days. If you are replying to an e-mail, keep the same subject line as the original e-mail and include the original message in the reply.
- Address your e-mail to a person, if possible, using a proper salutation such as, "Dear Mr. Jones."
- Introduce yourself the same way that you would in a cover letter; for example, "I am writing with regard to your marketing internship...."
- PROOFREAD! Don't depend on spell check - it won't catch words spelled correctly but misused (i.e., "their" instead of "there"). Read your e-mails before sending them for tone and grammar.
- Don't use emoticons, phonetic spellings such as "ur" for "you're" or other common e-mail or text messaging expressions. Avoid ALL CAPS, which is interpreted as "screaming" in e-mail, or all lowercase letters, which is overly casual.
- Remember that your e-mail address should also convey a professional tone: "email@example.com" or "firstname.lastname@example.com" would not impress potential employers.
- Include your own name in the name of files that you attach to an e-mail. For example, JoeJonesResume.doc, JaneDoeCoverLetter.doc. Many employers save all attached documents to an applicant folder; you want them to locate your documents easily.
- Remember that e-mails can easily be lost or blocked by anti-spam measures. Always follow up with a phone call or regular e-mail, unless the employer specifically requests no phone calls.
Cover Letter
The cover letter introduces you and your resume and is a vital part of the application process. It should be one page long – a letter that is much shorter or longer runs the risk of not being read. A well developed cover letter can get your resume read; conversely, a poorly written or missing cover letter may hinder your consideration for a position. It is important to write in a way that communicates your enthusiasm for the position and the employer. Each letter should therefore be personalized for the organization, individual, and position. Do not use a template that has not been properly tailored to the specific job.
A cover letter should be addressed to an individual by name, including correct title, company name, and address. Whenever possible, avoid using Dear Sir/Madam or To Whom It May Concern. You may want to visit the company's website to find the specific contact name. It is also appropriate to call the organization's human resources department to inquire to whom you should direct your letter or the name of the position supervisor. Going this extra step is an easy way of demonstrating your sincere interest in the position.
The body of a cover letter should include the following:
- Introduction paragraph. Introduce yourself and specify the position for which you are applying. Indicate how you came to apply to the company: for example, through an online job posting, market research, or a referral by a current employee. Explain what about the organization and position appeals to you – show that you've done your research by mentioning one of the employer's recent accomplishments or projects. Finally, complete the paragraph by stating, in one sentence, why you would make a good candidate for the position.
- Body paragraph(s). Summarize your qualifications in relation to the position for which you are applying, demonstrating what you have to offer the employer (not what you hope to gain from the position). It may be useful to try to synthesize the information into 2 or 3 useful themes that the employer has stated it is looking for in an applicant. Emphasize what makes you unique. Do not simply restate points from your resume – take this opportunity to explain where you developed the skills the employer is seeking and how you used them to accomplish a notable result. Weave together your academic background, activities, and work experience to provide the reader with a complete picture of what you can bring to the organization.
- Conclusion paragraph. Restate your interest in the organization and what you have to offer. Provide your contact information and indicate any next steps you wish to pursue. For example, you may indicate plans to follow up with a phone call at a certain time, or you may request a meeting to discuss the position in detail. Finally, thank the reader for his or her consideration.
It is a good idea to keep copies of all the application materials you send out. If you hear nothing after a couple of weeks, you can follow up with the employer to inquire if any further information is needed and to reiterate your interest.
Keep in mind that just as with resume writing, there is more than one right way to write a cover letter. Solicit feedback from as many people as possible to gain a clearer sense of how you would like to approach yours.
Cover Letter Sample for Full-time Job
Cover Letter Sample for Internship
Prospecting Letter/Letter of Inquiry
A prospecting letter can be an effective way to explore possibilities and gain information about an organization or even uncover hidden job opportunities. A prospecting letter should outline your strongest qualifications. Within the letter be sure to indicate your source of information and do some personal marketing. You can request an interview and should express appreciation for the reader's consideration.
A prospecting letter should include the following:
- Indicate your interest and reveal the source of the information you have about the employer.
- Outline your strongest qualifications. Focus on broader occupational dimensions to describe how your qualifications, experience and motivation match the work environment, demonstrating how you could be an asset.
- Suggest an action plan—request an interview and indicate that you will call during a specific time period to discuss interview possibilities. Express appreciation for the reader's consideration.
Prospecting Letter Sample
Thank You Letter
It is important to express your gratitude for consideration in a job opening or for the opportunity to learn more about an organization. Always send a thank you letter to individuals who have given you their time and attention. While a typed letter is preferable, a thank you letter can be handwritten (if your handwriting is legible and neat) or emailed. If emailing a thank you letter, format the email just as you would a typed letter with initial caps, proper grammar, and appropriate salutation and signature line. Regardless, this letter should be sent within 24 hours of your contact with the individual – the sooner, the better!
A thank you letter should include the following:
- Keep it brief but warm and personal. Express your sincere appreciation for the interview or other assistance provided.
- Reemphasize your strongest qualifications. Draw attention to the good match between your qualifications and the job requirements.
- Reiterate your interest in the position. Use the opportunity to provide or offer supplemental information not previously given.
- Restate your appreciation for the interviewer's time and consideration.
Acceptance, Withdrawal, and Rejection Correspondence
These types of correspondence share in common the fact that they are written after you have procured an offer of employment. It is acceptable to send such correspondence via e-mail, but be sure to retain a professional tone in all communication.
Acceptance Letter
An acceptance letter should include the following:
- Confirm, accept, and reaffirm your employment decision.
- Confirm logistics—starting date and time; forms, tests and other correspondence to be completed; salary information.
- Express your appreciation and enthusiasm for the opportunity.
Withdrawal Letter
A withdrawal letter should include the following:
- State your decision, and provide rationale for the choice.
- Express appreciation for the employer's consideration and courtesy. Ask them to keep you in mind for future employment opportunities.
Rejection Letter
A rejection letter should include the following:
- Acknowledge and show thoughtful consideration of the offer. State your decision and provide rationale for your choice.
- Express appreciation for the employer's consideration and courtesy. Keep in mind that in the future you might want to seek employment with this employer. Be professional and leave them with a good impression.


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Fox Theatre announced that Big Head Todd and The Monsters will be on the Hill for a show on Dec. 15.
The Colorado rockers have been at it for almost 30 years now, with nine studio albums to their name and no signs of stopping. It's been about two years since the band's last album of original music, but they've been in the studio working on a record due out next year.
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20th Annual Llew Evans Scholarship Golf Tournament
Start Date: June 18, 2012
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Time: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Monday June 18, 2012
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