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Thread: Reflections on Robots
September 17th, 2012, 11:37 AM #1
Reflections on Robots
As I start a new novel project that involves robots, I'm just curious about how the rest of you feel about the concept of the robot: Concept born of the Industrial Revolution; evolution ranging the gamut from simple mechanical toys, to sophisticated simulacrums, to human-looking substitutes; techno-social analogue to indentured servitude; psychological measure of consciousness and sentience; physiological symbol of mortality, evolution and of life itself.
Any opinions as to the handling of robots in literature... what you'd like to have seen, or wish you hadn't... areas that you feel were largely missed... etc?
September 17th, 2012, 02:10 PM #2
If you are looking.for reference material, the Outer Limits series from the 1990s is excellent for robots, AI, and artificial life.
I am looking for a book called, Do Robots Dream Electric Dreams, which the movie, Blade Runner is based.
Also Steven Speilberg's AI is good too.
September 17th, 2012, 02:32 PM #3
I'm specifically not looking for reference material, actually. I'm more curious about how SF fans and readers think of robots as they have developed over the decades, and where they see robots as part of the SF mythos today.
September 17th, 2012, 02:42 PM #4
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The perception of what robots are like have changed quite significantly over the last 80 years... but let's be honest, Leonardo Da Vinci actually produced a mechanical 'toy' lion for the King of France where if you wrapped the rope round the controls in different ways it would steer different courses. (Gads, I sometimes think my brain's overfilled with useless facts.)
I've tried writing science fiction from the viewpoint of the AI (O.K. some of us are eccentric as well) and got some very positive feedback from readers and critics (yes it was published in a magazine). But you have to be very careful to remember the limitations as well as what an AI can do that a human can't. So the simper you make the AI at the start of the story, the more likely you'll be able to carry the reader with you... and that's the only tip you'll be gettign from me for now...
September 17th, 2012, 10:07 PM #5
Really, I'm not looking for "tips." I know what I'm going to write. I'm just wondering what readers these days think of robots... that's all.
I've actually written a robot story myself, a few years back. My story was told from two viewpoints, one of the main narrator, and the other of the robot relating its story to the narrator. In that story, I was exploring the ideas of sentience and rights/freedoms for the robot, and the story worked rather well. (Could probably use some proofing today...)
This new story will be very different, more of a study of identity and relationships.
September 17th, 2012, 10:56 PM #6
Your story makes me recall a book I read decades ago called, The Runaway Robot.
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September 18th, 2012, 12:56 AM #8
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September 21st, 2012, 09:06 AM #9
I may touch on the concepts of freedom-versus-property in my novel, but I don't intend for that to be a major theme in the story. I want the concept of identity to be key, both in the perceptions of the robot and of those around him. I'm also hoping to lower the physiological and psychological barrier between human and robot a bit more, though there will still be a barrier.
A great deal of the concepts and impressions regarding robots have been directly impacted by their outward appearance, whether it be from steel and rivets or advanced biomaterial... IOW, how "human" the robot appears has often been more important than how human the robot acts. That "skin-deep" impression has dictated whether robots were seen as mere machines, or as another "race" of humans, and has dictated how they were subsequently treated.
Though the treatment of robots has generally been directly impacted by their human-like appearance, an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced us to robot construction drones that, once their sentience was discovered, earned the right to be considered independent beings, not mere drones to be ordered about (they were released from their "bondage"). They quickly demonstrated that they could be as brave and selfless as any human, duly impressing and humbling the humans around them.
Contrast this with Star Trek's Data, a character whom few people considered "property" even from his introduction; the android was always treated as another member of the crew, albeit a bit socially-challenged, but still essentially human. He was even attended to as often by the ship's physician as the ship's engineer.
But if Data had been made of angular pieces of metal and plastic knobs, I doubt we would have seen the kind of interactions we routinely saw between Data and the crew... nor would we have seen the angst displayed by Data in wanting to be more human.
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September 21st, 2012, 10:58 AM #10
I cannot think of any obvious (to me) aspects of robots that have yet to be written about, or have only been done badly. They have been staple and stand-in for so long already. Especially if you consider all AI in a motile body a robot.
As a contrast to Data in Star Trek there is Kryten in Red Dwarf (admittedly a comedy). A not quite so humanoid robot, programmed to obey, who does make the step to independent entity. And still with the easy, normal interactions.
September 21st, 2012, 11:24 AM #11
Comedy robots are an altogether different creature... specifically, the Clown: Very seldom played for anything except raw comedy relief; designed to either mimic human foibles strictly for laughs, play the foole or the straight-man to the human, or demonstrate Rube Goldberg-ian substitutes for human body parts and functions. You laugh at them, but you rarely laugh with them. And you never feel any more sympathetic towards them than you would someone else's pet.
About the only exception to this rule I can think of was in Bicentennial Man (the movie, with Robin Williams as the robot). And at first, Williams plays Andrew as the clown, bringing the same response to comedy robots; but as the robot struggles to become more human and to be considered as such, he (appropriately) evolves into a dramatic character, the "different human."
September 21st, 2012, 12:54 PM #12
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My view is that in order for a robot to have a dramatic part in a story it must have an intelligence and emotions similar to a human. Now, with the complexity of a human brain, any device able to think equally would be indistinguishable from a human personality and thus, would be a being on its own. This means that the robot part of it is relatively unimportant as the intelligent part of it would be interchangable with a human... or a human personality download... or an artificial personality etc.
The novel that led me to this line of thought is Wrights "The Golden Age" where independant personalities moved freely between constructs, organic bodies, though spaces or energy matrixes.
So... simply... if you have a robot creative enough to write about... your just writing about another person.
September 21st, 2012, 01:32 PM #13
But if they are physically or mentally very different, robots become something other than another person... a sort of alien, perhaps--which, in literature, have been treated as another person, once removed from humanity--or as an anthropomorphic toaster... which has been the inherent conflict concerning robots since they were originally conceived, and what makes them so much more potentially interesting than writing about a person.
September 21st, 2012, 01:37 PM #14
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to clarify my point... if you can make an intelligent robot then you will be evolved enough that the form will not matter as people will probably have the ability to shift into any form to fit the need. A robot body will be nothing special.
And... as far as alien or different... if humanity can create an intelligent machine they would be able to augment and mold their own personality so strange ways of thinking will be the norm.. .thus making a robot housed personality nothing special.
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Semi-on topic.
I recall a short story from an anthology called 'Space Stations' or something similar. A space station inhabited by families suffers an accident. A 10 year old girl is stuck in a module that's leaking air. The computer that runs the door requires a release of some capabilite, either processing power or electricity or something, in order to seal off the area. People in control room don't know there's a girl still alive in the module and keep sending instructions to the door to seal itself to prevent loss of atmosphere. The door computer keeps refusing the order and demanding some other option. Out of curiousity, one of the techs authorizes the door to do what it wants. Girl is saved by the door, but in the process the door computer starved itself of power, thus losing it's program. The techs, amazed to find the girl alive, pry open the door computer to try to find out why it acted so far outside it's programing. All they could recover was the last line 'little girls are not redunant'.
I found it powerfully moving. And it was about a door. Not necessarily a anthropomorphic robot, so I would disagree that 'skin deep' is the requirement.


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Darwin developed his theory of evolution by looking at scientific evidence available in the mid-1800s. Since then, the whole field of genetics has developed, adding a powerful independent line of evidence in support of evolution. Genes show how the physical traits of living things are handed down and modified from one generation to the next. By comparing the DNA of many organisms, scientists can map the relationships between species. This map is in remarkable agreement with Darwin's predictions. The structure of chromosomes and particular genetic sequences point to the conclusion not just of common design, but common descent as well.


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by s_adams » 31 Oct 2010, 23:57
by pink67 » 01 Nov 2010, 12:38
3. CATERINA 'CATHERINE' LOMBARDI was born Abt. 1887 in Sora, Lazio, Italy, and died Abt. 1955. She immigrated to the US in 1906 married ADOLPHUS FRASCONE about 1908. Her immigration record has not been found, she was naturalized in 1919. Adolphus Frascone was born Abt. 1880 in Italy. His immigration record shows Adolpo Frascone, age 22, arrived in New York 18 Nov 1902 on the ship Palatia out of Naples. They were on the 1910 Census Boston Ward 6, Suffolk, Massachusetts (name misspelled Adolph Friscone) Their son Thomas was 9 months old born in MA. 1920 Census Akron Ward 8, Summit, Ohio (Name misspelled Adolphus Frascune) Catherine and 7 children. 1930 Census Chicago, Cook, Illinois shows he was 27 when married, she was 21. Adolph Frascone, Katherine and 9 children
Children of CATARINA LOMBARDI and ADOLPHUS FRASCONE are:
i. THOMAS FRASCONE, b. Abt. 1909, MA.
ii. FLORIAN/FLORICE FRASCONE, b. Abt. 1911, MA.
iii. AMEDEO J. FRASCONE, b. Abt. 1912, MA; d. 1986.
iv. ADOLPH A. FRASCONE, b. Abt. 1913, PA; d. 1990.
v. ROSE M. FRASCONE, b. Abt. 1915, OH; d. 1988.
vi. HELEN AMELIA FRASCONE, b. Abt. 1917, OH; d. 1978.
vii. ARTHUR H. FRASCONE, b. Abt. 1918, OH; d. 1981.
viii. HENRY FRASCONE, b. Abt. 1920, OH.
ix. MARY FRASCONE, b. Abt. 1924, OH.
by pink67 » 01 Nov 2010, 17:31
2. MARY LOMBARDI (UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1879 in Sora, Lazio, Italy. She married JAMES PETTICA . about 1907. He was born Abt. 1879 in Italy. The 1930 census Schenectady, Schenectady, New York shows that James immigrated in 1910 Alien, owned hse, electrician $5500 Married age 23. Mary and son Joseph immigrated in 1912. Children Joseph 23, John 12, Pauline 10 and Louis 9 the latter 3 born in NY. I could not locate them on the 1920 census, and their may be other children – (possibly Antoinette Pettica - U.S. Social Security Death Index Birth: 5 Dec 1913 Death: 22 Jan 1994)
Children of MARY LOMBARDI and JAMES PETTICA are:
i. JOSEPH PETTICA, b. 09 Nov 1905, Italy; d. 27 Feb 2005, Schenectady, NY.
ii. JOHN PETTICA, b. 21 Mar 1918, Schenectady, NY; d. 27 Jan 2000.
iii. PAULINE PETTICA, b. Abt. 1920, Schenectady, NY.
iv. LOUIS PETTICA, b. Abt. 1921, Schenectady, NY; d. 11 Mar 1993.
I could not locate them on the 1920 census, and their may be other children
by pink67 » 01 Nov 2010, 17:49
4. LORETTA LOMBARDI was born 12 Apr 1891in Sora, Lazio, Italy, and died Jun 13, 1972 in Doctors Hospital, Canton, Stark Co, Ohio at age 81 (death cert incorrectly shows 78). Loreta Lombardi, age 20, arrived in NY 5 Dec 1910 on the ship Italia out of Naples and gave her last permanent address as Sora. She traveled with her husband Saverio Caringi, 21, farm laborer, last address USA (town obscured by 'immigrant alien stamp) both list their relative as brother Guiseppe in Sora and their destination as Canton, OH
At age 18, abt 1909, she married (1) SAM CARINGI probably in Sora. He was born Abt. 1889 probably in Sora. Their first two children were born in PA in about 1912 and 1913. By about 1915 they had moved to Canton, Stark Co, Ohio, where their third child was born. Same Caringi died in Ohio before 1928.
by s_adams » 02 Nov 2010, 05:48
by pink67 » 02 Nov 2010, 09:11
I did notice Maria Mezzone and her son on the manifest with Loreta Lombardi, and also assumed it was Maria Lombardi and that she must have been married to a Mezzone prior to her marriage to James/Vincenzo Peticca/Pettica.
by pink67 » 02 Nov 2010, 10:19
3. CATERINA 'CATHERINE' LOMBARDI was born Abt. 1887 in Sora, Lazio, Italy, and died Abt. 1955.
by Tim Lombardi » 19 Jun 2011, 20:38
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Written by Dave Panske Friday, 19 July 2013 11:38
Seymour, July 19 A big THANKS to all the fans and drivers that braved the extreme weather to attend the opening race of the Badger Stock Car Tour series Wednesday night at the Seymour Speedway.
The track was excellent and the racing was great. Congrats to Scott Stewart for winning the first BSCT event in only his second time at the track. The Sport Mod feature went to Jeremy Cota, his 4th feature win of the year.
Racing resumes this Sunday, July 21, with a full 5 division program on the 1/3 mile banked clay oval with the night sponsored by Scott Marcks Trucking and Excavating. Racing starts at 6 PM.
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FLASHBACK: Ray Charles Records 'What'd I Say'
Friday, February 15, 2013
It was 54 years ago Monday (February 18th, 1959) that the late Ray Charles recorded his classic song "What'd I Say." The song originally started out as a jam to kill time at a dance, after Charles realized that he and the band had run through their entire repertoire and still had an additional 12 minutes to kill. Charles broke into the song's legendary five-note opening riff and instructed his background vocalists, the Raelettes, to simply repeat everything he sang.
The inspiration for the song's call-and-response section came from the church music Charles grew up with in Greensville, Florida. He remembered that when the preacher sang something, the congregation shouted it back, as if on cue. He incorporated that style of gospel singing into the song, in addition to what he called "the sweet sounds of love."
Shortly before his death in 2004, Charles explained that keeping women entertained was the key to a long, successful career: "You have to always remember, if you keep the girls happy, as in entertained, the men are going to follow, 'cause they're not gonna let the women go to them concerts by themselves. Y'know, the girls say, 'Well, I'm going to go see Ray Charles' -- even if he don't want to go, he going."
The song originally clocked in at six-and-a half minutes until recording engineer Tom Dowd decided to edit the song by splitting it into two parts for the single.
"What'd I Say (Part One)" backed with "What'd I Say (Part Two)" entered the Top 40 on July 20th, 1959 and peaked at Number Six, spending eleven weeks on the charts.
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Summary Report for:
51-8091.00 - Chemical Plant and System Operators
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
Sample of reported job titles: Chemical Operator, Chemical Plant Operations Technician, Continuous Operator, Control Room Operator, Operations Technician, Operator, Process Development Associate, Process Development Technician, Process Operator, Process Technician
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings
- Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields.
- Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.
- Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
- Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
- Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.
- Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
- Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
- Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases or vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, or perfume to towers, or to add products to converter or blending vessels.
- Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
- Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks or troughs are not in danger of overflowing.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Calorimeters — Recording calorimeters
|Chemical tanks — Blending vessels; Chemical reactor vessels; Converter vessels
|Distribution or control board fixtures — Control boards; Panel lights; Panelboards
|Fans — Axial flow fans; Centrifugal fans; Industrial fans
|Flowmeters — Industrial liquid flowmeters
|Pressure sensors — Bourdon tubes; Pressure gauges
|Processing tanks — Agitator tanks; Hoppers; Mixing tanks; Neutralizer tanks
|Storage tanks — Soap-spray storage tanks; Storage drums
Technology used in this occupation:
|Industrial control software — Alarm management system software; Distributed control systems DCS software; Interlock shutdown systems
|Network security or virtual private network VPN management software — Coordinated incident management system CIMS software
|Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
|Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
|Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
|Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
|Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
|Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
Work Activities
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
|Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
|Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
|Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Work Context
|Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 91% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 77% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 76% responded "Every day."
|Consequence of Error — 68% responded "Extremely serious."
|Contact With Others — 45% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Frequency of Decision Making — 68% responded "Every day."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 53% responded "Extremely important."
|Telephone — 58% responded "Every day."
|Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 64% responded "Every day."
|Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 54% responded "Every day."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
|These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
|Related Experience
|Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
|SVP Range
|(4.0 to < 6.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Associate's degree
|Post-secondary certificate
This occupation may require a background in the following science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:
Interest code: RC
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
|Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Work Values
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$26.88 hourly, $55,900 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|38,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Decline (-3% or lower)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.


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Chow Mein (Chinese Noodles) Recipe
Chow Mein is the most popular recipe on Rasa Malaysia. This Chow Mein recipe was originally published on August 19, 2008. Updated with new photos.
Chinese invented the noodles and changed the way we eat, that's not an overstatement. As a Chinese, noodles and rice are something I can't do without. I use Chinese noodles a lot in everyday cooking and can't even begin to think how my culinary experiences would have been, if noodles were never invented.
Chinese noodles are versatile and there are so many ways to prepare them—stir-fry, pan-fry, boil, blanch, soup, gravy, or dry. I could never get bored of noodles. It's one of the easiest foods to prepare at home, and the end results are always satisfying.
One of the most popular Chinese noodles in the US is chow mein or literally "fried noodles" (炒面) in Cantonese dialect. Chow mein is also a favorite Chinese take-out item. Some shredded vegetables, some protein—either chicken, pork, beef, seafood, or combination—and you will have a perfect chow mein that is cheap, filling, and sinfully gratifying. Yeah, I am talking about that grease at the bottom of the chow mein.
Making chow mein or any Chinese noodles at home doesn't have to be complicated, if you know which noodles to buy (which according to many non-Asians, it's the toughest part of it all). I have to say that the varieties of Chinese noodles available in the market are rather overwhelming; however, if you narrow down your selection, things would get a lot easier—and manageable. So, let's start with chow mein, which is also the name used for fresh noodles.
I did some research over the weekend and found that there are two kinds of chow mein sold at the market: 1) steamed chow mein (pictured below), and 2) pan-fried chow mein. They are practically the same Chinese noodles, but the latter tends to be dryer and hence it's for pan-fried purposes. I prefer steamed chow mein.
Now that you have narrowed down your Chinese noodles selection, the cooking process is really easy. In Asia, chow mein are mostly cooked with bean sprouts, but I noticed that fried noodles served at Chinese restaurants in the US usually come with shredded cabbages and carrot, which are great, too.
For the protein, you can use any meat or seafood or any combination of your choice. Chicken chow mein is always safe with most people, but combination is always pleasing and exciting.
Try my chow mein recipe and I bet you will become a Chinese noodles expert in no time. You might also like my sesame noodles recipe.
Other popular Chinese recipes: Broccoli Beef, Sweet and Sour Pork, Egg Drop Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Mongolian Beef, General Tso's Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Lettuce Wraps, and more.
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My favourite noodles are 'bee hoon'. I love chow mi fen :-)
Salivating at the so many types of ingredients you have in the noodles!
Yummy, I love chow mein and yes, the grease that comes with it. :P
i knw i get the shivers if i dun hav noodles for a couple of days!
I love love noodles. BTW, what are the different between stir fry and pan fry???
I'm replying from my common sense and my ideas-
"Stir fry" means frying with less quantity oil such that, if you don't stir while frying the will get burnt at one side and will remain uncooked on the other side. Here the food gets heat directly from the cooking pot.
"Pan fry" means to fry food submerged in hot oil. Here the food gets heat from the oil, not from the cooking pot.
Have a nice day!
No the difference is a wok or a frying pan.
Submerged in oil would be deep fry.
Have a nice day
i was waiting for Chow Mein.
This looks like a lovely recipe and I love chow mein. Thank you so much!
Looks good. Once in awhile though, I crave for simple "economy" noodles …just noodles and chives!
Stumbled upon yr website. Your dishes look great! Keep it up. I love chow mein but mee hoon is my favourite!!
halo…. so sad….. why so sad?
I wonder i shud come more frequent…
as your site start to influence me to start cooking with your recipe…
too many tempting food and may be we are the one that know our taste buds the most…
hmm… let me think think la…
sometime tummy take over everything…. hahahaha
im 1 of those who prefers mee hoon but stil dont know how to make them. lol.
Iv been wanting to learn how to make chow mein with that extra oil. i know its bad (the oil part) but i know im gonna love your chow mein recipe. thank you!
RM, I am going to give you a gold medal for all of these great Chinese posts. Thanks for teaching us all about Chinese culture and food.
the joys of chow mien which i hardly eat anymore. right then, i'll be preparing this for my weekend lunch. thanks for reminding me that every Chinese has a mien-bone in their body ;) x
the joys of chow mien which i hardly eat anymore. right then, i'll be preparing this for my weekend lunch. thanks for reminding me that every Chinese has a mien-bone in their body ;) x
I now know how to make chow mein, thanks to your chow mein recipe
Give me the honour to serve you with some good food :)
I should be making more Asian noodle dishes…I found a great source for Chinese noodles here (homemade!) :) Will be saving this recipe…thanks for sharing it!
Gorgeous – but I have to agree with Keropok Man, chow mei fun is a down-home favorite. Any fun (no pun intended) ideas for chow mei fun variations? I've been obsessively making a version of singapore fried noodles / chow mei fun. I've been scouring your site for good fried noodle recipes — my latest obsession, so I love this series you're doing.
- Ella
You make your chow mein recipe easier than i thought it would be. It definitely looks so much better than the 'empty' chow mein version at the restaurants here.
They only serve chow mein with bean sprouts here. plus they donch look as pretty as yours.
I've tried the recipe, but it didn't come out as delicious looking as the picture. I think the problem lies in the fact that I boiled the noodles instead of steaming it as stated in the recipe. Will it make much of a difference? Anyway, the end result was bland tasting noodles. Another thing is 8 oz of noodles seem to be terribly a lot, don't you think so? My noodles appeared to be so much more in comparison to the prawns, chicken and vege. I wonder if there's anyway that I can improve my cooking method.
Substitute the garlic with ginger. You won't be disappointed.
Anonymous – you shouldn't boil your noodles first. I used "steamed chow mein" but the chow mein weren't really steamed. It's just marketed as steamed chow mein. If it's bland for you, add more seasoning. If you prefer more veggie, chicken and prawns, feel free to add more. Hope this helps.
This was one of 5 of your recipes that I made last w/e and like the other 4 it tasted fantastic.
Wow!! This is the best recipe I've had in a while!!! Easy and fun to make too, thank you ever so much for sharing!!!
i have one question how many does this serve? it looks like a great easy recipe as well.
Few years back when I was in US, I was quite surprise to know that Chow Mein is a popular food among American. Love the creative design of Chow Mein takeaway box but still prefer the taste in Malaysia :)
Hey this is a really great recipe, I love cooking so right now I'm just just trying recipes out of my league and i really love this one. Thanks for sharing.
as a western chef running a kitchen in beijing with all chinese staff i always get grief off the guys for making local dishes in the western/wrong way. however, all the dishes i have made from this site get the thumbs up off the guys on my team. great stuff
Made this chow mein for dinner and it was soooo good. Thanks!!
Stumbled upon your site while searching for a Chow Mein recipe. It was a lot easier to make than I thought it would be and turned out great! Thanks for posting it, I can't wait to try out more of your recipes. :)
thanks for the receipt, mines turned out great!! i added red and greed bell peppers. I wish we could add pics on the comment so i can show how mines turned out.
Looks yummy and pretty easy. How many servings does this make?
love your rescipes. thanks great food
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hi if we want to replace wine viniger to normal viniger is it and any other ingredients that contain wine ok &sometimes we can't find all the soya souce what other souce do u advise me & can u show as which is the frid noodles with pictures thanks a lot
i dont like cooking for many peoples.only a few is ok . anyways thanks for recipes i like chow mein too much , i'll try one day.
I had to add a lot more soy sauce for it to taste good. Other than that, the recipe was terrific.
Thank you! I have been trying to make noodles like these for a couple of years and last night I did it thanks to this recipe. I did use my own sauce but next time I'll try this one. Oh, and I actually used a couple packages of Ramen (without the seasoning) for the noodles because that's what I had and it worked nicely.
I would like to know more about steamed chow mien and pan-fried chow mien. Is it dried noodles?
I have the same question as Lui. I'd also like to know if you can recommend some brand names, there are so many to choose from.
I went to the Asian market and asked for the "steam" chow mein noodles, they took me to the refrigerator section, which took me my surprise. They also refer to these as "fresh" noodles. Glad I got that figured out. Thought I'd share my discovery in case anyone else out there is Asian noodle illiterate.
im starving!!!!!
I'd so love to make this, but I can't find these noodles. Markets near my house are Safeway and Whole Foods. They have those crispy noodles in the can, and they have many different Ramen type noodles. I did not find steamed chow mein, however. Can you give some more hints about where to find these noodles?
The food looks absolutely stunning and my mouth is actually gathering water just looking at the picture of your dish. this is one other dish of yours i will also be cooking.
I've tried various brand of noodles in Malaysia and nothing close to the ones I've eaten in the US Chinese restaurant. Is dry egg noddles good enough to make a decent chow mein? Thanks!
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I am looking for a recipe of Chow Mein and landed on this page, now all I need to do is find the right noodles, thank you.
Thanks for introducing me to chow mein noodles. They were so tasty!!
I jst love nodlz…thanx a lot..keep upldng..:)
Is there a substitute for oyster sauce? I have unfortunately developed an intolerance for it, so I feel ill after I eat anything that has it as an ingredient.
Great recipes! Have tried many times to cook Asian food with inconsistent results. Found your website by accident 3 days ago and am on my third dish. Great flavors, simple cooking method. Thank you so very much. Added bonus: my kids like it, too!
please send me your recipes on my email address. haven't had a chance to try anything because i just started to learn computer. thank you.
Find it impossible to find a really good Chinese restaurant in my town. Also have not found a good prepared Chinese food in supermarket. Looking forward to trying at home.
It is rearry good! I ruv chow mein! When I order two number B I arways enjoy my chow mein. Ruv Chinese foo!!!
How many servings does your chow mein recipe make? I'm planning on trying it out for my mom's 65th birthday party and there will be about 30 people there.
I've been following you for at least a year and never been disappointed with your great cooking style. The only other person to come close to you is Chef John.
I am going to try these recipes, hope all works out.
when you say steam noodles do you actually steam them can you boil them
Richard, I've seen refrigerated "steamed" chow mein noodles that you just dip in boiling water for 1 or 2 minutes at asian grocery stores.
Hey, Bee, which ones are the seasoning ingredients?
Hi Miss Malaysia, thank you for sharing your work with us all. I done your sweet and sour yesterday, was great and now i`v just finished two bowls of your Chow-Mein ` fantastic` the local takeaway is no where near as good so i suppose i`ll not be going back now. Its so easy. I`v just started cooking Asian food a few month and wished i`d done this years ago. Really excited about what i`am going to try next.
I did not have any Shrimp,Cabbage or Scallions at hand so i added disced red and green Bell Peppers,Bean-spouts,Shallots and Petits Pois.
Sitting amazed at watching my son eat his dinner without complaint, he`s a very fussy eater when it comes to vegetables, so a big thank you from our family.
God bless and take care
Dear Miss malayasia, I have brousse some of you dishes and so far they look great. I'm sorry to say that in trying to sign up things got messed up and now I can't do anything. How do I unsign up so I can ty again. Please help, I'm not computer litterit. Thank you, Beto
Hi, may I just ask…the recipe is for how many ppl to eat?
Apologies as I'm not sure how to measure, i'm a newly wed newbie at cooking
Amazing recipes !
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Just made this dish and it is so delicious,did not have pork so I added Chinese pork sausages. DELISH
Hi Malaysia,
Thanks for the recipe. I'll try it and let you know about my experience.
8 oz of noodle – can you let me know in "gram"? Thks
Dear Brenda,
I looked up a conversion chart online… according to that, 8oz = 226.796 grams. Hope it helps! :-)
Thanks for sharing the recipe.. Will try the vegetarian version and let you know the results..
My wife is a great cook and the other night she attempted to make chicken chow mein which turned out okay but we were both a little disappointed with the outcome. I just happened to come across your website and have a quick question to ask. Instead of pork, can one use chicken instead? If so, then this would allow us to alternate each time we wanted to make the recipe. From all the comments I have read it sounds like this recipe is a keeper!
hi Ms. Malaysia Im so in love with chinese cooking i want to open my own restaurant here in cleveland, ohio do i hire a cook and were do i look for help any advice will be helpful thank you.
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I was just wandering…. when you say add stir fry, what exactly do you mean?
I made this recipe last night and it was delicious. Instead of using pork, I used elk meat (our family hunts) and everything turned out yummy.
I'd say it would feed 4 people comfortably.
Thanks for the great recipe!
Thanks Bee for the nice recipe. Have a Great Week!
Rasa, I have a few questions. .. Is Black Soy Sauce the same as double Fermented Soy sauce?? AND… I purchased a few different Noodles….but they all say to boil them first, then drain them good…. should I just soak them in hot water for a few minutes? Then use them in the chow mein? Up here inn Montana, we only have one Asian store, I got some Noodles there that were called Canton Noodles… have you heard of those?
Okay, sorry for all the questions… lol I have ordered many of my sauces and seasonings on Amazon…
Thank you, Rae
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move that truck a little bit closer to me...so it can be in the river!
the truck even has slant eyes just like the company that makes it !!
Silverado/Sierra built in Michigan, F-150 Built in Kentucky, not sure bout the Ram.
conganas carnal
Simple....but for those of you that are a little slow....it's a foreign vehicle....it may be made here,but the final dollar goes across the pond....and for that reason.... It's JUNK!!!
How is it junk when it's tied with Ford as the most american made pick-up truck sold in Athe US? .
1 million and 3/4 of them go back to the dealer to have the frames replaced under 1/4 of 100k miles. POS
We dont care
I own a Tundra and am very happy with it.
You all know the three usa companys have most of their trucks built in Mexico.
jap scrap buy gm ford or dodge
mi like una tumdra
A new grill would be great. And if it wasn't a gas guzzler of a truck, I wouldn't mind one.
Fucking made it look like a dodge
It looks like a late 90s dodge in its reflection
Still map crap...
HOW MANY DICKS DID YOU EAT FOR BREAKFAST. SHUT UP DARREL JUsT SHUT UP
I'm American...and Toyota isn't....therefore it's JUNK!!
Yota yard lol
How many head gaskets did that 3.0 V6 go through?
I rather stick with the big 3
The money that stays here is chump change compared to what goes to Japan.
How many Big 3 engines were recalled for fire hazards?
Fort Wayne, In. https://twitter.com/ThisIsGMC/status/364802317201059841
Tundra is the ugly trucks ever made
GM is bringing light truck production back to the USA.
I had an 08 Tundra, 100k not one problem, drove as good the day I traded as the day I bought it. Traded for Ford FX4 Exoboost, 4 months later lemon law the junk and bought another Tundra, 16000 miles later no problem but the Tundra is junk?
How many other truck brands have had to have their frames replaced?
You act like a company extending a warranty for 15 years past a trucks placed-in-service date is a bad thing...
How many have had to have their frames replaced????? My guess would be alot
it's a texas facility. They're creating jobs in america. And guaranteed a toyota is gonna run longer than your ford
Guys did you not read the part "Toyota Texas plant in San Antonio, Texas!" Because Im pretty sure TX isnt in Japan.
Whoever is posting for Truckin', this is America, Love it or Leave it! This coming from someone who has been reading Truckin' since the first issue in 1974, so don't cop a pissy attitude with me like you have everyone else.
Judd, care to quantify why it's junk? Keep in mind your ancestors were immigrants too.
I would still rather have a big 3 truck assembled in Mexico !
They also pay taxes to our government and employ thousands of Americans at their factories here in the USA. On the other hand, the Big Three build several of their trucks and cars in Mexico, Korea, or other countries. That's the reality of a global economy.
New body style is ugly as hell
Now we can look forward to one million more recalls.
Yes, the corporation may be Japanese, but how many Americans have jobs because of these "foreign" companies. I've always been a Chevy fan, but half of their stuff is Mexican or Canadian.
That truck belongs in the reflection
Toyota sucks..and Toyota doesn't belong in NASCAR...
Toyota is quality and dependable. I couldn't care less where it's built. Do you think Ford and Chevy are American through and through??? Wake up LOL
Most of the Dodge, Ford, and Chevy cars are assembled in Mexico and Canada, while Honda, Toyota, Subaru, and Nissans are assembled by AMERICANS. Looks like they're investing more in Americans than the "big 3".
Assembled in America.
If that is what makes American, then Suburu,VW, Nissan,BMW etc are American vehicles, History says what's American, not location.
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Note that all of the NI parts except Cayman (HD69xx) are VLIW5, not VLIW4.
For low end parts running mostly traditional graphics workloads, VLIW5 is still probably the most efficient.
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But we talk about open source drivers right ? And its only true if the shader fit in the simple shader units.
Thanks, so I guess VLIW5 is not that bad if compiler gets to do its job..
AMD has jumped to nvidia-like scalar approach back with 7xxx. Why do single-chip GCN cards like 7970 have compute efficiency matching 6990?!
I thought the VLIW approach with the (precious) compiler eliminating any misses and optimizing loads is more efficient than scalar..? Any idea?
By the way, I have unrelated question about LLVM and GCC - does GCC folk have expressed the idea to fork current monolithic architecture and redesign a compiler using LLVM approach? Or are we fated to LLVM in the future when it comes to VLIW optimization?
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It wasn't the announcement that many were expecting. Most thought that Jeremy Guthrie, the biggest trade mistake Dan O'Dowd has made, would be dealt. Instead, the announcement was that Guthrie was going to the bullpen. That isn't a huge surprise, but the continued logic from Jim Tracy left those who follow the Rockies scratching their heads.
Tracy told the media that not only was Guthrie moving to the bullpen, but that the club was going to go with a four man rotation with each pitcher limited to 75 pitches, regardless of when that pitch count arrived.
The Rockies manager continued with logic that can only be understood by him. The reason for the move was to save the bullpen from being over-taxed. That's right, a 75-pitch limit for starting pitchers was going to save the bullpen.
There is no way to spin it. There is no way to justify the move. It is simply ridiculous. It is the latest in a long line of moves that suggests that Tracy has no business being in a Major League dugout.
Of course, some of the Rockies apologists have already justified the move by talking about how ineffective the starters have been. They have made the point that with a five man rotation, the bullpen is being so overused that often times a young starter has to sit out on the mound and watch his ERA go through the roof because there simply isn't anyone to eat the additional innings.
The problem is that, as Tracy was criticized for in his two previous managerial stints, it pawns all of the struggles onto the players. He suggests that something drastic has to be done in order to get better results. Instead of thinking about making a drastic move that involves his pitching coach, Tracy lays the blame on his young starters. By doing this, he also indicts Dan O'Dowd for not giving him enough talent to work with.
Think how the starting pitchers must feel about this move. They are limited to just 75 pitches, which means very rarely will they make it through five innings. That means that every fourth day the starting pitcher will take the mound and have a chance to lose the game, but only every once in a while, and only when that pitcher is nearly perfect, will he have a chance to win the game.
They almost certainly will never come away with a quality start. To qualify for that stat, the pitcher must go six innings and give up three or less runs.
So what? Those numbers don't mean anything. Baseball is all about winning and losing. The only issue is that players numbers are what determines their paycheck. When it comes time for a player to negotiate with the Rockies, or whatever team they may be looking to go to in free agency, a pitcher with a 2-9 record and no quality starts is not going to get the kind of money that they most likely would have earned simply by being in a typical starting rotation.
This is a throw-away season for the Rockies. They know it. They knew it when O'Dowd agreed with Tracy on a handshake agreement before spring training began in earnest. It is fine for the front office to realize that it was going to be a tough year to compete. Honesty is a good thing. The only problem is that in acknowledging that this year had the potential to be a bad one, they have excused all poor decisions and moves. The front office has determined that any bad decisions made on the field or off will be chalked up to a throwaway year. That has allowed for an attitude of mediocrity to creep throughout the entire organization. It allows bad decisions and doesn't punish bad behavior.
The Rockies starting rotation is on pace to be the worst rotation in the history of the game. When those numbers are thrown around, listen to who Tracy blames. He first blames the players for their lack of talent, composure, focus, or any other number of issues. He then blames youth and inexperience. When youth and talent have been exhausted, he blames Coors Field. After that, he points to injuries holding the team back. Never, however, does he point the finger at himself. Never does Tracy acknowledge that the message might not be sinking in. Never does he question publicly what pitching coach Bob Apodaca might be trying to get through to his pitchers.
Tracy said on Tuesday that when things are going as bad as they have been, something different has to be tried. The first thing he comes up with is some quasi four man rotation with a pitch count. So the logic isn't that these pitchers are failing because of a bad game plan, bad coaching or any other number of reasons that could be conceivable. Instead, he comes up with a plan that defies conventional logic and reeks of desperation.
The move is so bad that it literally raises question as to whether Tracy is seeing just what he can get away with while still keeping his job. Questioning whether a manager, coach, or player is actually trying to win is walking on thin ice. These guys have committed their lives to this, however, this move makes no sense whatsoever. There is simply no logic that can justify it.
This Rockies team has become the laughingstock of Major League Baseball. An organization that was on the brink of long-term success just three years ago now looks completely lost. They look worse than they did in the early 2000's. It is frustrating to watch. It seems that everyone sees the issues, everyone sees the problems, but those in the front office are either blind to it, or choose to ignore it.
This is going to get worse before it gets better.
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Some of them I haven't seen in years, but they have never left my thoughts and prayers. Some of them I've only heard from on occasion; others, I hear from several times a day through a wonderful little thing called Facebook. There are also those that I see several times a year, and talk to on the phone at least once a week.
You know how you have this image, when you get a dog, of him standing by your side, wagging his tail and jumping at your every command? Hank wasn't that dog.
Jesse rescued him from the animal shelter. "It will be a great Christmas present for Mom."
"Son," we had perused over 30 dogs in 20 different holding pens, "Let's get one of these pretty puppies over here; that one you're holding is about half ugly."
This week is one, most agree, for the history books. The first African-American was sworn in as president of the United States Tuesday. As momentous as this week is, my thoughts go back decades to how things once were and how far we have come as a nation.
Now that we've elected and inaugurated a new president, gotten through the holiday rush and we've started a brand new year, it's time, in my opinion, for a little silliness. I think we need to take a break. We've faced hard decisions, made tough choices and returned the ugly sweater from Aunt Agnes...it's definitely time for some fun.
So I'm breaking out the Southern humor card. I hope you enjoy reading these Southern expressions we've probably all used and heard our whole lives...
I don't know about you, but I did not get invited to the inauguration. They had to swear in the new president without me. Come to think of it, Truman didn't send for me, nor did Ike or JFK or Lyndon B... There seems to be a trend here.
I reckon these presidents know my limitations. I'm not exactly "inaugurating" erudite. We didn't waste much time swearing'em in back in my formative years.
It's called priorities.
If anyone is tired of hearing that people in Gadsden County are so poor, so broke and so needy, it's me. There are poor people here just as they are everywhere in the world. We have no monopoly on that particular state of affairs.
I received a phone call last week regarding our front page. I was not in when the person called, however, I was given the message soon after I returned.
The person's beef? Our front page didn't have our new president's photo on it. I spoke with the person, and I have to say, she was quite pleasant as she made her case. We wished one another "good day" and the conversation ended.
I was sitting on a life guard stand in 1962 when Gray Oliver walked around the corner. She was 6 or 7 and I thought, "What a cute little kid!" Before I could blink another one just like her appeared right behind her! I fell off the stand. They both strolled right up to me. "Are you the life guard?"
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