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Trade awaits cattle on feed report
Most analysts expected trade to develop at levels steady to $1 lower than the previous week's trade of $87 in the south and dressed sales in Kansas at $138-139. In the north Plains, live sales traded $86-86.50 and dressed sales traded at $139-140. In the western Corn Belt, live sales traded at $87-87.50 and dressed sales at $140.
Packers were taking advantage of the downward fed cattle price movement to slaughter larger numbers of cattle and capitalize on positive margins for the week. HedgersEdge.com estimated packers were earning $16.05 per head last Thursday. Despite the week-over-week increase in harvest, slaughter through the week remained below normal. Last Thursday's harvest was estimated at 125,000 head, 10,000 more than the prior Thursday and 1,000 fewer than the same day in 2006. For the week-to-date kill through Thursday, packers had slaughtered 485,000 head, 17,000 more than the prior week and 4,000 fewer than the same period last year.
However, despite the lower than year-ago kill levels, the boxed beef market continued its multi-week decline for much of last week due to weak movement at the retail and wholesale levels. Middle meats were under pressure for most of last week and only a few of the end meats, such as the chuck complex, were propping up prices to prevent an even lower downward trend. In Thursday trade, Choice boxed beef cutout values were trending 75 cents lower to trade at $148.82. Select dropped 11 cents, trading at $137.66. Both Choice and Select values were well below the prior week when Choice boxed beef traded at $153.54 and Select at $141.22.
Mike Roberts, commodity marketing agent at Virginia Tech, said last week beef demand for the past few months hasn't been particularly good, which is adding some uncertainty to the beef market.
"Pork and poultry seem to be competing for consumer red-meat dollars for beef at the retail level. Overall demand for beef is not seen as particularly strong over the past few months. Packers are expected to keep slaughter rates down while bidding cash cattle lower hoping to keep margins in the black," Roberts said.
He encouraged cash cattle sellers to push marketings if feedlots are able to get them "out of the pens at the right weights. It is still wise to consider protecting a portion of third quarter 2007 marketings at this time. Corn users should hold off pricing more near-term corn inputs now. Corn users may want to protect against rising prices over the next few weeks," Roberts said.
On the international trade front, according to USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) published U.S. red meat trade data for November 2006, the latest numbers available, U.S. exports of beef and veal cuts and beef variety meats during November totaled 58,644 metric tons, nearly unchanged from the previous month but 11.2 percent higher than November 2005. Exports of fresh, chilled product rose 4.2 percent over the previous month to 25,655 metric tons. Mexico remains the largest beef trading partner, accounting for beef exports totaling 339,039 metric tons, 32 percent greater than a year ago. Overall, total year-to-date U.S. beef and veal exports equaled 597,985 metric tons, 39.6 percent higher than the corresponding period a year ago.
U.S. beef and veal imports during November equaled 77,886 metric tons, up 1.5 percent over October, but down 1.6 percent from November 2005. Overall U.S. beef and veal imports from were 14 percent less than the same period a year ago, amounting to 923,092 metric tons. Australia was the largest supplier, shipping 271,122 metric tons to the U.S., down 1.5 percent from 2005. The U.S. also imported 23,053 metric tons of beef from Canada, down 10.6 percent from the previous month. Year-to-date beef imports from Canada were 21.7 percent less than last year, totaling 267,100 metric tons.
On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) last week, the trend was mostly higher as a result of large fund traders moving money out of the up-front February contract. Firms were moving money to deferred months, accounting for much of the very light volume in the live cattle issues. The movement helped prices slightly and live cattle contracts ended the day higher across the board as the market awaits news of cash trade and the pending USDA cattle on feed report. February issues were up 27 cents, closing the day at $90.12. April gained a nickel to finish at $92.97 and June contracts gained 32 cents during the session to end at $89.42.
Feeder cattle
The upward movement in the live cattle pit was a benefit to feeder cattle contracts on CME. Combined with some weakness in the grain market, it was enough to allow contract gains across the board in last Thursday's trade. Nearby January gained two points to close at $94.72, while March and April both added 60 points, closing at $94.30 and $95.95 respectively.
However, despite higher contract trade, prices in the country were not nearly as optimistic. The CME cash feeder cattle index on Jan. 23 was $94.79, nearly $2 lower than the prior week. Rising cost of gains, along with the currently spotty conditions in feedlots throughout the central U.S., is keeping a lid on feeder cattle prices.
Utah State University Agricultural Economist Dillion Feuz said last week that the current price situation is likely to persist and create problems for cow/calf producers in the year ahead. "Between the rising corn market and this winter's weather, cattle producers in Kansas and Nebraska, as well as other areas of the Midwest, have been hit with a big double negative as far as net returns are concerned," said Feuz. "Feedlot cost of gains are likely over $75/cwt. for most pens of cattle now. For those cattle that were purchased with an expectation of a cost of gain around $60/cwt., feedlots are likely looking at a sizeable loss when they market those cattle."
Those losses are likely to be passed along to cow/calf producers who have held on to calves from the 2006 crop and will also carry over to impact the 2007 calf crop as well, he said.
"Cow/calf producers are seeing the price for calves dropping with each new surge in the corn market. For those producers who held their calves until after the first of year, they probably are looking at losses on that decision," Feuz said. "Likewise, cow feeding costs will be higher this winter as more supplemental feed is being purchased, at a relatively high cost, to supplement winter grazing. Cow/calf producers may see their costs increase by $50 per head and their revenues decrease by $50 per head relative to 2006. That is a large swing and may alter the expansion plans that some producers may have had in place prior to the new corn market and this winter's storms."
Last week's feeder cattle trade in the southern Plains was very lightly tested as a result of the poor weather conditions for the prior two weeks. Runs of cattle in large markets were just a fraction of their year ago numbers. In Oklahoma City, OK, fewer than a thousand head were sold, just 10 percent of year ago numbers. However, market reports indicated that the undertone was lower than the sale two weeks earlier. In West Plains, MO, compared to the previous week, steers under 650 lbs. were $3-5 higher, those over 650 lbs. were weak to mostly $2 lower. Heifers under 500 lbs. sold $2-4 higher, and those from 500-600 lbs. were, at best, steady. Heifers over 600 lbs. were called steady to $2 lower. The day's supply was called light, with a high percentage of weaned calves on the market, especially those heavier calves weighing 600-750 lbs. Demand was called uneven, with moderate to good demand on steers under 600 lbs. and heifers under 500 lbs. and light to moderate on heavier weights. Strongest demand continues for higher quality, lighter weight weaned calves in a "quick start" start condition, with all their shots.
Farther north, in areas which have been spared the winter storms which ravaged the central and southern Plains, prices were no better last week. In Sioux Falls, SD, last week, feeder steers sold mostly $2-4 lower. Feeder heifers sold mostly $4-6 lower despite good buyer demand for lots on offer.
In Mandan, ND, a run of more than 3,600 head of feeder steers and heifers sold steady to $1 lower then the previous week. Buyer demand was called good for all classes of offered cattle. To the west in Billings, MT, feeder steers under 500 lbs. were called steady to $2 lower, while those over 600 lbs. were $5 lower in a light test. Feeder heifers sold steady to $3 higher. Buyer demand was called moderate to good for cattle under 600 lbs. and light for cattle over 600 lbs.
On the West Coast in Famoso, CA, higher corn prices and lack of rain lowered calf prices $3-5 and feeders $2 last Monday. Demand for stockers was called good on the quality greener kinds as a result of stocker operations being forced to stockpile calves in grow lots on higher priced feed compared to grass. Demand for feeder cattle was called excellent, especially for the 650-725 lb. quality steers and heifers.


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'The Lovers'
"Of the 300 girls that were brought in, just five of us were selected."
About the concubines
They were brought to the palace for one reason: to produce a royal heir. All arrived as beautiful virgins, and those who finally passed the rigorous selection process had to uphold ideal virtues: be submissive, thrifty, able to hunt, and most of all, chaste. It was forbidden for any man to enter the court ladies' palaces, except for the eunuchs assigned to guard them, and the emperor himself.
Royal consorts and concubines were governed by a hierarchy that defined their privileges and the legitimacy of their children. The fastest way to climb the ranks was to give birth to the next emperor, and competition to produce an heir was fierce. Countless stories of drama and intrigue surround concubines within the palace, the most famous involving the Empress Dowager Cixi and a beautiful young concubine who met her untimely death at the bottom of a well…
Within the Forbidden City
The only time imperial women were allowed to leave the Inner Court was for grand celebrations in the Outer Court. The empress, consorts, and concubines lived in the Six Western and Six Eastern Palaces within the Inner Court. Concubines of a lower rank could not live in a palace designated for a higher rank.
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Album of Twelve Months of Seasonal Activities
Court ladies stayed busy throughout the year with a number of pastimes in the restricted Inner Court, including dressing and putting on make up.
Comb set
Imperial ladies enjoyed the ritual of dressing up, using beautiful sets of tools, such as this comb set.
Imperial woman's riding jacket (magua)
Women of the Qing court learned more than embroidery, painting, and music. They were also trained in horsemanship, and their informal clothes soon fashionably reflected this. Luxurious versions, such as this, were created from the most expensive fabrics and trims.
Woman's lined socks (manchu)
A woman of the royal court gave what covered her feet as much thought and attention as every other piece of her costume. Beautifully designed and crafted socks such as these kept her feet looking lovely while keeping her toes warm!
Prince Yinzhen's painting of Twelve Beauties
Before he became Emperor Yongzheng, Prince Yingzhen commissioned 12 paintings for a screen surrounding the couch in his private study. These "beauties" portrayed the ideal life of imperial women.

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text: I pre-ordered MGS just to get into the MGS beta and I got a 9 digit code, I sent them an email once I found out about it (April 22) and it took them 3 days to reply telling me to send a scan of my code in, I sent it in and they have YET to reply! I called them about it a week ago and they said all code stuff is through email. So i waited, then they send me today (over 2 weeks later) that the beta ended on monday so sending me a code would be pointless... I mean cmon... that just sucks.


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Emphasising the need to extend the frontiers of science and technology to improve the health of the people, especially the poor, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday lamented lack of human resources and physical infrastructure as the reasons behind inadequate provision of health services, particularly in the rural areas of the country.
Mr. Mukherjee pointed out that the density of doctors in India was only 0.6 per 1,000 people, while that of nurses and midwives was 1.30 per 1,000, clearly underlining the shortage of health professionals in the country.
"On account of the skewed distribution of cadres of health workers, the vulnerable population in the rural, tribal and hilly areas are under-served," he said.
Addressing the eight Convocation ceremony of King George's Medical University (KGMU) here, the President said provision of universal health care posed a challenge, which is why it was one of the topmost priorities of the Government.
He said as per the 11{+t}{+h}Five Year Plan estimates there was a disproportionately high reliance on a household's out-of-pocket expenditure on health, though the total expenditure of health in India was around five per cent of the GDP. "This reflects a critical imbalance in the health care system, which stems from basic deficiencies in the public sector's capacity to deliver basic health care."
Emphasising on the sizeable expansion in teaching institutions for doctors, nurses and paramedics, the President said: "Positive traditional health care practices and local remedies need to be encouraged."
He mentioned the Central financial assistance being provided to States for upgrading the government medical colleges, and said that NGOs and private players should step up their contribution towards health care. In a specific reference to KGMU, which has won international acclaim in health care, teaching and research, the President said the excellence of this institution should not be confined to Lucknow but must be extended to millions in the State who did not have access to quality health care.
In his address to the gathering, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said a satellite campus of the KGMU will be set up, which will include a centre for advanced research.
Mr. Yadav said medical colleges in Jhansi, Saifai, Allahabad and Gorakhpur will be upgraded and land will be provided for opening of an All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rae Bareli. He also said a decision had been taken by his government to establish a cancer institute in Lucknow. Gold medals for 2012 were awarded to 15 doctors by the President. Prem Puri and Surendra Kumar Verma were honoured with honorary doctorates.


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In 2012, 34 million people are living with AIDS worldwide. That's both good news and bad news. Ray Suarez talks to National Institutes of Health's Dr. Anthony Fauci about accomplishments by the medical and public health communities to address HIV/AIDS and what must be done in the future to continue curtailing transmission. Continue reading
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More than 50 people have died in Haiti from Hurricane Sandy, which hit the Caribbean island in late October, washing away crops and threatening to worsen a cholera epidemic. Continue reading
When China's top politicians gather early next month to pick the country's new leaders, one issue likely to be missing from the agenda is the single largest killer of Chinese people — their smoking habit. As with any issue in … Continue reading
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It takes a lot to keep the Centennial baseball team down. As Liberty found out, three runs isn't nearly enough.
In a key battle to determine the winner of the Southwest Yosemite League championship, the explosive Golden Hawks overcame an early 3-0 deficit to down the visiting Patriots 16-7 on Wednesday.
With the victory, Centennial clinched at least a share of the SWYL title and eliminated Liberty, which came into the day tied for second with Stockdale, from championship contention.
The Golden Hawks, who are one game ahead of the Mustangs with one to go, can clinch the league's top spot outright if they beat Liberty on Friday or Stockdale loses its game that day to Bakersfield High.
"We don't want to be co-champions," Centennial coach Randy Roberts said.
The Golden Hawks certainly played like a team on a mission in thrashing a solid Liberty squad.
After falling into quick hole, Centennial tied the game with three runs in the second inning and then took the lead for good with six more two frames later.
Jordan Herrera and Todd Nicks both hit three-run home runs and Mitchell Haas and Andrew Daughtery each smacked a pair of doubles and drove in two runs for the Golden Hawks, who pounded 13 hits off of four Liberty pitchers.
Daughtery, Centennial's starting pitcher, allowed four runs in four innings of work to get the victory. The senior right-hander gave up four hits and three walks, while striking out three.
"It was huge win for us," Daughtery said. "Coach prepared us really well all week. He told us what a big game it was. We just came out and competed the whole game. We all came together, had some good at bats and played good defense."
Most of the damage inflicted on him by the Patriots came during the first two innings. In the opening frame, Christian Sinnott hammered a two-run homer two batters after Josh Medina hit a one-out ground-rule double.
Liberty upped its lead by a run an inning later on Jassen Oliver's RBI single.
Soon after that the Centennial onslaught began.
Adam Hightower's second-inning run-scoring single tied the game. Then in the fourth, the Golden Hawks took over by batting around for the first of two times in the game.
After Andrew Hansen plated the go-ahead run with a line drive single to center, Daughtery made it 7-3 with a two-run double into the left-field corner. Moments later, Herrera crushed a pitch from Liberty starter Kaidan Meadows over the left-field fence, extending the Golden Hawks' lead to 10-3.
"We never say quit," Roberts said. "Guys swing a bat, especially at home, and we were excited to play today and it showed."
Liberty struggled on the mound and in the field. Patriots' pitchers gave up seven extra-base hits, issued six walks, and unleashed three wild pitches.
They weren't helped much by a defense that committed four errors and let a catchable fly ball drop for a double.
"Any time you play Centennial High School you had better bring you're A-game because those guys can really swing it," Liberty coach Tony Mills said. "...Bottom line is when you get out to a 3-0 lead you have to continue to get more and get more and we didn't."
The 16 runs is the second most scored by Centennial this season. The Golden Hawks go into Friday's big game against the Patriots riding a six-game winning streak.
Roberts said he never though his team would be in its current position because of all the injuries suffered this season by some of his team's key players.
"Nicks, our third hitter, he had surgery, so we lost him in the middle of the season. Our catcher broke his thumb and had surgery. We lost him. We've had some things happen to us this year that have made things difficult."
All that adversity has only made the Golden Hawks stronger and Roberts is confident they can beat Liberty for a third time this year and claim their first outright league championship since 2010.
"We have Corbin Burnes to throw, our No. 1, so we like our chances," he said.


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ST. MARIES, ID. -- The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office has activated a search for a father and daughter missing in the St. Joe NationalForest after going on a hunting trip.
Deputies report Matthew Gering, 37, and his 14-year-old daughter Kia left their home in Lewiston on Monday at 3 a.m. Deputies say the two were going to hunt in an area called Unit 6, which encompasses land in Benewah, Shoshone, Latah andClearwater Counties.
The pair were supposed to contact relatives in Post Falls on Monday evening, but never did. Police were called at 8:00 p.m. Monday.
Sheriff's officials are organizing search groups with about 30 rescuers to look for the pair. They are also using three snowmobiles and two planes to cover more area.
Searchers say the area they are covering is very large, and compared it to searching for a needle in a haystack.
Wednesday, planes fromFairchild Air Force Base are expected to join the search.
Gering drives a 2000 Chevy Silverado truck, tan, with Idaho plates K458325.
His cell phone was pinged onTuesday using InlandCellular and Verizon Wireless towers, showing its final activity at 5:23 a.m. onMonday.
Family members say Gering is an avid hunter and has worked as a guide in Alaska, so they believe he is prepared.
A command center is set up in St.Maries at 10th and Railroad.


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August 18, 2011
Anna Meskishvili
Anyone who has ever seen the movie "Click" can think back to the opening scenes when Adam Sandler is at Bed Bath & Beyond. Walking into this massive space of shelves, vacuums, table settings and rugs can be beyond overwhelming (see what I did there?) but here are some pointers on managing your pre-frosh trip to this and other home supply utopias.
Storage. Four words: Under-the-bed containers. These plastic trunks can hold up to one season's worth of clothes...and I invested in three! But what if you have a lofted bed – the bunk bed type with a desk underneath? Purchase a few Space Bags to minimize the space used for clothes you don't need and hang them in your closet. I am still trying to wrap my mind around how they can make a down comforter the size of a magazine but they do!
Hygiene. It's shocking how easily a small space like a dorm can become completely filthy so if there is one thing you MUST walk out with from any home goods store, it's a Shark Vacuum. These wild things are small, won't take up living space and clean carpets like no other. Also, don't forget a shower caddy! You do not want to be that girl who realizes she forgot her conditioner while already in the shower.
Dining In. There will be nights where you will opt out of going to the dining hall in favor of a fancy microwave dinner. Warning: Back away from the kitchenware section! You do not need fine china for your dorm room; invest in only a few plates, bowls, forks, knives and spoons. They'll be perfect for cereal in the mornings and leftovers at midnight – just make sure everything is microwave safe!
Moving into your first dorm is a really fun experience but pack your cart wisely. Those $2.99 knickknacks can add up – buying only what you need saves money, space and stress!
Anna Meskishvili is a rising senior at Boston University pursuing a degree in public relations at the College of Communication and hopes to someday work in healthcare administration communication. She is part of Kappa Delta at BU and has loved every second of it. She is also involved in Public Relations Student Society of America and Ed on Campus. Anna was born in the Republic of Georgia and considers herself a citizen of the world because she's lived in Russia, England, France, Brooklyn and Connecticut. She loves to travel, run and learn.
August 22, 2011
Alexis Mattera
If you think college textbooks have been in the news more than usual lately, you're right: Classes are starting up again at many college campuses and students are looking for any ways they can to keep their college costs in check. When it comes to books, there are plenty of options to do so without skimping...but between work, interning and moving in, do you have the time to research each individual option to find the best deal? Yes, actually, you do.
The amount of textbook options available to students today is staggering – new, used, rent, digital, rent digital – but students trying to get the most bang for their educational buck now have some much-needed assistance, the Chronicle reports. For example, Amazon (which recently launched its own digital textbook rental service) has created Amazon Student, a free iPhone application designed to help students compare book prices on Amazon as a whole via barcode snapshots. There's also BookSavr.com, a site formed by two Yalies in the vein of Kayak and Orbitz: The site shows prices from a variety of retailers – online, the campus bookstore and other physical booksellers close to the school's New Haven campus – all in one place.
Not to be outdone, nearly 100 campus bookstores have added research features to their sites through the Harvard graduate-created Verba. Similar to BookSavr.com, Verba displays prices for books at the store, on Amazon, on Half.com, through rental programs, etc. Some campus stores even include signs on each shelf reminding smartphone-wielding customers about the online comparison tool.
Have you had the opportunity to try any of these options when buying your textbooks? We'd love to hear firsthand feedback!
August 23, 2011
Radha Jhatakia
Many of you believe that having a car on campus is necessary. The truth is, it's just more convenient. Since many schools implement parking restrictions for students unless they are resident assistants or until they earn a certain number of credits, many of you won't even have the option to bring a car to campus. Thankfully, there are other ways to get around.
If you have a car and meet your school's requirements, go ahead and bring it to campus if you want but keep in mind that it's another cost you must endure on top of tuition, books and living expenses. Consider if parking permits, gas, maintenance, insurance and potential tickets are worth the expense.
If you don't have a car or if you can't afford to bring yours to campus, you'll still be able to get around just fine. Most schools have bus services – either a private service or public transit – that students can utilize for little to no money. Schools will typically issue an ID card sticker, denoting the student's fee bill has been paid.
Buses are not the only way to go, though. Depending on where you go to school, there's light rail, cable cars or the subway. These options are not usually free but students can get tickets and monthly passes as discounted prices.
Other ways of getting around on campus are bicycles and scooters. They are very popular modes of transportation in less populous areas but if your campus is a more urban one, take the time to familiarize yourself with the city's hustle, bustle and traffic rules before taking to the streets on two wheels. Walking, jogging and running are also reliable...and always free!
However you decide to get around campus, do so carefully. You may be running late for class or exam but there's always time for safety!
Radha Jhatakia is a communications major who will be transferring to San Jose State University this fall. She's had some ups and downs in school and many obstacles to face; these challenges – plus support from family, friends and cat – have only made Radha stronger and have given her the experience to help others with the same issues. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, reading, cooking, sewing and designing. A social butterfly, Radha hopes to work in public relations and marketing upon graduation.
August 24, 2011
There are lots of ways students and their parents can pay for college – at Scholarships.com, we're familiar with nearly 3 million options – and many begin socking away funds early on. As admirable as this timely planning is, a new study shows it won't come close to covering the ever-rising cost of higher education.
Boston-based Fidelity Investments has revealed that while 67 percent of parents surveyed have put money into some sort of college fund this year, current and expected savings project the typical American family will only be able to pay for 16 percent of college costs when the time comes. Why? Many factors contribute, like the less-than-stellar economy and existing student loan payments (more than half of parents with children under five still have outstanding balances) but perhaps the hardest-hitting element is the colleges' steep price tags: Over the past five years alone, college costs have jumped 26 percent.
This news may sound bleak but families are still finding ways to afford school without going into debt...or having their children graduate with a mountain of it. More parents are asking their kids to work part-time, commute to save on room and board, opt for state schools over private ones and take additional credits - all to keep costs in check. These are all excellent options to defray ballooning education costs but don't forget scholarships and grants – aka free money for college! Just like saving, it's important to start searching for scholarships early and often. No time's better than the present – complete a free scholarship search today!
August 25, 2011
When I began college three very short years ago, I only had one option for my class materials: the heavy, wildly expensive hardcover books from my school's bookstore. Now entering my senior year at BU, it's incredible to see all the different alternatives students have to textbooks. While the classrooms across the country are now flooded with downloadable e-books on Kindles and Nooks, there are several other ways to attain traditional versions of your required class materials.
A great way to get your books without using the Internet or bookstore is to just ask around. That's right – talk to your fellow students! Networking through clubs or organizations that you are a part of is a surprisingly simple way to check books off your list. For example, my sorority sisters set up a book swap at the end of every semester. We have a database of all the sisters' classes and required material and use the information to match up who needs what.
If you aren't directly involved in Greek life, try networking with student organizations pertaining to your major. Because these organizations have a varied grade level and age range, someone is bound to have taken the class you are embarking on. If no dedicated organization exists, buddy up with other students in your major classes. Say you're a biology major: Your lab partner may have a book you need or know someone willing to part with it for a nominal fee. An added bonus of interacting with these students is that you can also gain study materials and inside information on the course in general.
So as the academic year approaches, don't limit your scholastic shopping to the campus bookstore or Amazon because it's very likely someone close to you will be able to lend you the book you need.
August 26, 2011
You may be pro-PC or a Linux lover but you have to give Steve Jobs some credit for not only the projects he's helped spearhead during his time at Apple but also the personal emphasis he's put on higher education initiatives. Now that Jobs has resigned as Apple's CEO, many are wondering if and how the company will keep its collegiate focus.
Apple has been involved in higher education since the company's early days with what's now called the University Executive Forum, an advisory panel of top college officials who get early looks at products and a chance to influence design. For example, prior to the iPod's debut, several schools experimented with the devices and their feedback prompted Apple to create iTunesU, a free service designed to store and stream audio and video files for university courses. The company also offers many incentives to college students, like sizeable discounts on computers and bonus iTunes gift cards...but will it all continue?
Despite new CEO Tim Cook's responsiveness to and interest in higher ed, some college officials are concerned about what a Jobs-less Apple may mean. (Perhaps they're remembering when Apple forced Jobs out in 1985 and the company paid less attention to colleges.) Do you share in these concerns or do you think the culture Jobs has fostered will withstand the test of time?
August 29, 2011
Shari Williams
I am your average student. I got decent grades in high school, applied to college, got accepted to college, and paid for my education with multiple student loans. I have taken classes I loved (and didn't love), been involved in extracurricular activities and clubs, and have truly grown as a person during my time in college. Unfortunately, I didn't receive prestigious grants or scholarships to limit the debt I'll surely incur after graduation.
There are many college students who are in the same boat...so what can we do? How can we afford the education we deserve? How can we make sure we have enough funds for books and food? How can we buy those super trendy shoes Kim Kardashian was just spotted wearing when we have loan payments looming? Okay, maybe the last question isn't as important but if you want to avoid student loan debt, start searching for scholarships.
And don't just search – search early! There are plenty of scholarships out there and the more you apply to, the better your chances are of winning one. All awards are different but many scholarship providers begin their application processes at the beginning of the fall semester so start looking now to avoid missing important deadlines. I learned this the hard way: I found lots of perfect scholarships...after the deadlines had passed.
Whether you're still in high school or a super senior in college, do me – and yourself! – a huge favor: Make scholarships a priority. You can do this easily by creating a Scholarships.com account; not only will you have access to an entire database of awards but you'll also receive regular email reminders about new awards and due dates. With the college costs showing no signs of decreasing, every penny counts – just make sure they come without interest if you can!
Shari Williams is a junior at Towson University with a double major in deaf studies and broadcast journalism and a minor in entertainment, media and film. With experience in public relations, a love for music and a passion for acting, she longs to be a jack of all trades. A Baltimore native, Shari is an avid traveler and opportunity seeker. She hopes to become the next face seen on the morning news or the voice heard over the radio.
September 1, 2011
Decorations make new places feel more like home and for college students living away at school, decorating is practically a necessity to adapting to this new environment. However, dorm and apartment restrictions like no holes in the walls or no tape to avoid chipping paint, you may think you're doomed to bare cinderblock walls...but you're not! These tips will help you create an amazing room without losing your security deposit or incurring any fees.
I think the best products out there right now are those from 3M. They make Post-its, Command Hooks and reusable tape. Command Hooks can be easily removed and will not peel any paint off the wall – I can personally attest to this! – and the reusable tape is double sided and excellent for hanging up posters. You can also use both products them to put up white boards, cork boards and pictures.
Perhaps you have broken blinds or a closet with no door. Want to hang a curtain up somewhere? Adjustable pressure rods don't damage the wall and you will have some privacy, too!
If you want to put up stickers or wall decorations of some sort, make sure they're made of silicone. The rubber material will prevent the sticker from peeling paint and will allow you to adjust the decorations as much as you want. I know thumbtacks are cheaper but you have to consider what you will benefit from in the long run. Would you rather use thumbtacks and lose your security deposit or would you rather spend a bit for the above products and get your deposit back. Just remember your new abode will only be as homey as you are willing to make it!
Radha Jhatakia is a communications major at San Jose State University. She's had some ups and downs in school and many obstacles to face; these challenges – plus support from family, friends and cat – have only made Radha stronger and have given her the experience to help others with the same issues. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, reading, cooking, sewing and designing. A social butterfly, Radha hopes to work in public relations and marketing upon graduation.
September 2, 2011
Angela Andaloro
We're always reminded that we don't know what will happen next in life. College is no exception; in fact, I've found that in college, I've probably dealt with more unexpected happenings than ever before. There are problems that arise without warning that will directly affect your education so here are a few unexpected issues I've found many college students have dealt with.
Financial aid snafus: If your school is anything like mine, you might find that many of those working in the financial aid office are students doing work-study. While I don't doubt they've had training and know what they're talking about on some level, they don't have all the answers. Financial aid is super important so if you've received some information you're unsure of, be sure to follow up with someone higher up in the ranks.
Technical meltdowns: Technology is as important as air to a college student and the security blankets of yesterday have been replaced with equally precious laptops and other gadgets. Still, we have to remember that they are machines and they do malfunction. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten a frantic call from a friend (or been frantic myself) about a computer breakdown. They usually occur at the worst possible times, like during midterms or finals week. My advice? Back up everything. Save that 10-page paper you're writing every 10 words. Really. I've been there. It's better to be safe than sorry.
While there are some issues that we can anticipate, others really do come from out of nowhere. It's ok to freak out for a minute when one pops up – it's only natural! – but then relax and use that level head of yours (and maybe that "emergencies only" credit card) to remedy the problem.
Angela Andaloro is a junior at Pace University's New York City campus, where she is double majoring in communication studies and English. Like most things in New York City, her life and college experience is far from typical – she commutes to school from her home in Flushing and took nearly a semester's worth of classes online – but she still likes to hang out with friends, go to parties and feed her social networking addiction like your "average" college student.
September 6, 2011
Whether you're in the market for discounted feather extensions or oil changes, odds are pretty high there's a Groupon for what you seek...but what about reduced-rate college tuition?
The Chicago Tribune reported National-Louis University is offering a Groupon today for 57-percent off a three-credit graduate-level introduction to teaching course at its Chicago campus. (Regular tuition for the course is $2,232 but Groupon will offer it for $950.) According to Groupon's communications director Julie Mossler, this is the first time an academic university has used the website as an effort to boost student interest. "There are all kinds of factors in the K-12 world that are really discouraging teachers and people seeking teaching degrees," said Jocelyn Zivin, NLU's vice president of marketing and communications. "We'd like (potential students) to understand what the realities are, whether you are committed to this profession...and see if you have what it takes."
Every little bit of tuition assistance does help these days but what do you think of NLU and Groupon's deal? Is it something that you think other schools should consider offering as well?
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Nowitzki has suitors but no plans to play overseas. Yet.
Aug 4, 2011, 7:10 PM EDT
There are two ways to look at it. If you're an older NBA player — don't trust anyone over 30 — either your body could use the rest from an extended NBA lockout or you are watching time tick off the clock doing nothing. Throw Dirk Nowitzki in the latter category. That said, don't expect…
Marc Gasol will not play for Barcelona either
Aug 4, 2011, 6:37 PM EDT
When you think about European teams NBA players want to jump to, Barcelona comes to mind. Amazing city with great food and nightlife. Powerful team that consistently is one of the tops in Europe. Plus, you can probably get contacts for some good soccer tickets. But team alumni Ricky Rubio said he is not going…
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Aug 4, 2011, 5:27 PM EDT
We told you earlier today that NBA 2K12 was going to be filled with NBA legends. And I'm pumped because come this winter that and my men at Long Beach State may be the only hoops fix I get. So, we thought we'd bring you the trailer for the game, too. Enjoy. Magic looks good.…
Report: Wade offered $2 million a month to play in China
Aug 4, 2011, 4:49 PM EDT
We told you Sunday, Chinese officials are about to put in rules designed to stop an influx of NBA stars to the Chinese league — no opt-out contracts, and only one foreign born player per team. The Chinese government — and that's who runs the league and the entire sports system — wants to build…
Frank promises Pistons will get back to being defense first
Aug 4, 2011, 2:38 PM EDT
Lawrence Frank was introduced as the new coach of the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, and sat next to GM Joe Dumars is what is a silly exercise of a press conference. Silly not because of Dumars or Frank or the media, but because the league rules prohibit Frank and Dumars from even mentioning a player by…
Tyson Chandler no fan of the NBA's age limit
Aug 4, 2011, 2:19 PM EDT
Tyson Chandler jumped straight from high school to the NBA, the No. 2 overall pick in 2001. He and Eddy Curry were going to be the future of the Knicks. I don't need to remind you how that went. Chandler is why the owners like the age limit — he has developed into a very…
Video: James Dolan's band sings "Fix the Knicks"
Aug 4, 2011, 1:33 PM EDT
James Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks and head of the Cablevision Systems Incorporated empire, is the front man for a blues band. A blues band that does things like open for Aretha Franklin at the Jones Beach Theater because… well, read the last sentence about being the head af a massive media congolmerate.…
One man's dream of a domestic NBA exhibition tour
Aug 4, 2011, 1:06 PM EDT
As fears mount that the NBA lockout could drag out longer than any of us want (it already has, but that's another story), there has been talk of NBA players on exhibition tours, particularly through places like China. Basically a Nike-fueled agent's dream where NBA players put on a show, sell some shoes and everyone…
Video: Nick Young drops 60 at the Drew League
Aug 4, 2011, 11:57 AM EDT
While Kevin Durant is lighting up New York, Nick Young has been putting on a show out on the left coast. He was at the Drew League in Los Angeles on Sunday and dropped 60 points. Below we bring you the video proof — and you get to see is fantastic hair. That's fashion model…
NBA 2K12 to have 15 legends of the game added
Aug 4, 2011, 11:22 AM EDT
Last season, NBA 2K11 brought back vintage Michael Jordan, let you control His Airness and match his best Bulls teams against today's teams. Even the Timberwolves. It worked so well, 2K Sports (the company that makes the game) is taking it to the next level. We showed you the covers to this year's game —…
Mike Woodson may be close to being Knicks assistant
Aug 4, 2011, 10:59 AM EDT
Former Hawks head coach Mike Woodson seems to be closer to being the lead assistant coach under Mike D'Antoni with the New York Knicks, to being the Knicks designated defensive coordinator. Woodson and D'Antoni met Monday and things seem to be moving in that direction, according to Marc Berman at the New York Post. Woodson…
LeBron James has Tim Tebow's back (at least on twitter)
Aug 4, 2011, 10:25 AM EDT
Tim Tebow is in the middle of a media storm with ESPN NFL analyst Merril Hoge just pretty much shredding him. But not to worry, LeBron James has his back. At least on twitter. Wednesday night LeBron tweeted: Tim Tebow will succeed in the NFL. He's a hard worker, a student of the game, a…
Ray Patterson, former Bucks, Rockets president, dies
Aug 4, 2011, 9:50 AM EDT
Ray Patterson, a man who played a big role in the Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets franchises, has passed away at the age of 89 after battling heart and lung diseases. Patterson was the president of the expansion Milwaukee Bucks, helping form maybe the most successful NBA expansion team ever (while keeping his job as…
Nate Robinson invited to Seahawks training camp
Aug 4, 2011, 9:25 AM EDT
This is a very Pete Carroll move. And a very Nate Robinson move. Robinson was an undersized but feisty cornerback at the University of Washington before he was an undersized but feisty NBA point guard. While other guys have talked of going to Europe during the NBA lockout Robinson has talked of playing in the…
Darius Miles arrested for having gun at airport
Aug 4, 2011, 8:47 AM EDT
Darius Miles was not likely to be seen in the NBA again — Charlotte kicked the tires on him in training camp last season then waived him, and no team picked him up — but this certainly isn't going to help his comeback chances. Miles was arrested at Lambert Field, the primary St. Louis area…
Union chief Hunter thinks entire season will be lost
Aug 4, 2011, 8:33 AM EDT
This is partially a negotiating tactic. It is part scare tactic. But it works. It's scary. Speaking at a legal seminar on Wednesday, NBA players union executive director Billy Hunter said if he had to bet on it, he's bet the entire 2011-12 season will be lost due to the lockout, according to the Baltimore…
Video: 15 best dunks of July Pro-Ams
Aug 3, 2011, 10:30 PM EDT
Usually about this time, we'd bring you a a highlight package of dunks from the Vegas Summer League. But there was no Vegas Summer League. Damn lockout. But the guys at Ball is Life put together a sweet package of highlight dunks from events around the country. It's good stuff. And it's the best basketball…
What is Jerry Sloan doing these days? Selling his tractors.
Aug 3, 2011, 9:00 PM EDT
Some guys walk away from the game, say they are retiring, and you just know they are coming back. It's not easy to walk away from the glamour, the money, the camaraderie that can come with being part of an NBA team. But when Jerry Sloan abruptly walked away from Utah in February, you just…
Brandon Jennings summer internship blows yours away
Aug 3, 2011, 7:55 PM EDT
Brandon Jennings has popped up at a couple East Coast Pro-Am runs this summer, but mostly he has been focused on his new internship. Of course, it's a pretty sweet internship. Way, way better than the one you had at 21. Jennings is one of the star endorsers of Under Armour, and as an "intern"…
Britain gets insurance; Deng, Gordon to play EuroBasket
Aug 3, 2011, 6:59 PM EDT
The "group of death" at EuroBasket just got a more deadly. That's because Great Britain — considered the weakest team at the group — just got a whole lot stronger with the addition of the Bulls Luol Deng and the Pistons Ben Gordon. Deng announced that he would be playing — meaning the British basketball…
Kevin Durant shuts up a heckler at NYC Pro-Am game
Aug 3, 2011, 5:59 PM EDT
Who heckles Kevin Durant? The guy drops 66 points at Rucker Park draining threes over double teams (Scott Brooks does not want you to take that shot, KD) and the next day the crowd is all over him? Man, New York City can be tough. But Durant gets the last laugh. He's tougher. Watch the…
It's all good between Warriors, Chris Mullin as he enters hall
Aug 3, 2011, 5:20 PM EDT
Chris Mullin is a Golden State Warriors icon. A star player, five-time All-Star and part of Run TMC, the golden years for Golden State. It was those years that helped him get elected to the Hall of Fame. He then went on to the front office and was the GM the one time this franchise…
Specter of death seems to haunt Lamar Odom
Aug 3, 2011, 4:00 PM EDT
You think Lamar Odom lives a charmed life. Professional basketball player, complete with championship rings. Reality television star. His own line of clothing. But Lamar Odom knows tragedy. All too well. He had to bury his mom at age 12. His grandmother raised him from there but she passed in 2004. In 2006 his own…
Stan Van Gundy has handles (and we don't mean love)
Aug 3, 2011, 3:02 PM EDT
Since the Magic's season ended at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks, we've said Orlando has to find another guy who can handle the rock and create some open looks for teammates. Jameer Nelson can do that, and after that… Gilbert Arenas? See what we mean. Looks like we may have found the guy —…
Farmar, Ilyasova, Wright three latest to sign in Europe
Aug 3, 2011, 2:46 PM EDT
David Stern is so, so concerned about how players signing overseas might impact the players union. He is such an empathetic guy. Don't think there's anything self-centered about his comments at all. Nope. He's not saying that hoping to divide the union. It's only out of genuine, heart-felt concern. But outside of D-Will, only one…
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I've been debating for weeks whether or not to write a Sleeps With Monsters column on this year's Hugo debacle, and you know what? I'm not going there. It's much more fun to talk about books.
Liz Bourke
Truth's Solar Burn: Radiant State by Peter HigginsLiz Bourke
My age, my predatory beast—
who will look you in the eye
and with their own blood mend
the centuries' smashed-up vertebrae?
– Osip Mandelstam
Radiant State is Peter Higgins' third novel, the unexpectedly mesmerising conclusion to his Vlast trilogy (begun in Wolfhound Century and continued in Truth and Fear). "Unexpectedly mesmerising" because while the previous volumes were lyrical, difficult to categorise entries in the fantasy landscape, Radiant State defies categorisation entirely; situating itself at a literary crossroads where myth and modernity, fantasy and science fiction meet and overlap.
An Oddball Mash-up: P.N. Elrod's The Hanged ManLiz Bourke
P.N. Elrod has had a career of respectable length. She's published more than twenty novels since 1990—twelve of them in the acclaimed "Vampire Files" series, set in 1930s Chicago—and edited or co-edited half-a-dozen anthologies. The Hanged Man is the first book in a new series, set in late 19th century Britain, and involving the investigations and the adventures of Alexandrina Victoria Pendlebury, an agent of Her Majesty's Psychic Service.
It's also the first book by P.N. Elrod I've ever read, and honesty compels me to admit that it proved unexpectedly appealing. Delightful, even.
(Some spoilers below…)
"The monsters are still out there. Waiting." Dreams of Shreds and Tatters by Amanda DownumLiz Bourke
Dreams of Shreds and Tatters is Amanda Downum's latest novel. It marks a striking change, both tonally and in setting, from her previous long-form work: where The Drowning City, The Bone Palace, and Kingdom of Dust followed the adventures of Isyllt, necromancer and spy, in a secondary world where magic is commonplace. Dreams of Shreds and Tatters, on the other, takes place largely in Vancouver—a Vancouver saturated with sinister Lovecraftian shadows.
Liz Drake's dreams are different to other people's. More real. When her best friend Blake drops out of touch, her nightmares get worse. Convinced he needs help, she and her partner Alex travel three thousand miles to find him—in a coma, in a Vancouver hospital bed, victim of a drowning accident that resulted in his lover's death.
Sleeps With Monsters: Young People These Days…Liz Bourke
Young people these days are pretty awesome, actually. In a startling coincidence, all four of the books I want to tell you about this week star young women: young women who are coming into their own, facing their own trials and challenges, and rising to meet them.
The youth of today, man. They're starting to make me feel old and lazy.
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All Her Bridges Burned Behind Her: Defiant by Karina Sumner-SmithLiz Bourke
Defiant is Canadian author Karina Sumner-Smith's second novel, the middle book of a trilogy that began with Radiant (2014). In Radiant, Xhea—fierce, isolated, careless of other people—found herself caught up in conflict and politics due to her ability to see and affect ghosts. One ghost in particular. Shai was, and is, a Radiant: a person who produces so much magical energy simply by existing that they are essentially an industrial-scale magic-energy power generation station, both rare and vital for the functioning of magic-based technology.
A Radiant's power doesn't end with their death, and even as a ghost Shai is an important resource. And she also becomes a friend for whom Xhea is willing to sacrifice herself to protect.
Sleeps With Monsters: Older Women As Lead Characters In Urban FantasyLiz Bourke
Older women in urban fantasy. Where are they? I mean, seriously, where?
I know I've made this complaint before, about fantasy more generally. But it only just struck me that until recently, I had never read an urban fantasy set in the last decade or so where the main protagonist was a (human) woman over forty. This seems like a missed opportunity: urban fantasy sits at the intersection of fantasy qua fantasy with genre crime and genre romance, and crime, at least, is a genre replete with older protagonists: ageing detectives, DIs and DCIs in the middle of their careers, and the occasional more hard-boiled Miss Marple. But urban fantasy seems to be dominated by youthfulness and youthful thirty-somethings…
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Sleeps With Monsters: Ecology and PoliticsLiz Bourke
There are two books I've read recently that seem worth recommending to your attention. Although the authors and their works hardly to lack for people in conversation about them—at least in the first case, I seem to be quite late to the game, in internet time.
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Sleeps With Monsters: The Mystic Marriage by Heather Rose JonesLiz Bourke
Alchemy. Intrigue. Intellectual women. These are the major ingredients of Heather Rose Jones' The Mystic Marriage.
Jones' second novel follows in the footsteps of her debut, Daughter of Mystery, in being a historical fantasy set in the small Ruritanian nation of Alpennia—sandwiched somewhere between Italy, France and Austria—in the early part of the 19th century. The Mystic Marriage is a much more complex and ambitious work than Daughter of Mystery, and represents, too, a visible increase in Jones' skill and confidence as a writer.
The Mystic Marriage, like Daughter of Mystery, is published as a romance, but it does not fit easily into romance as a category—though it does have romantic elements. It strikes me more as a complex, layered novel of friendships, family, relationships, and intellectual obsessions.
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Sleeps With Monsters: More Lesbian SFF RomanceLiz Bourke
For the third year in a row, Sleeps With Monsters brings you a post dedicated to lesbian science fiction and fantasy romance. Mostly because this is what I've been reading lately—sometimes a person just wants a book that's guaranteed to be filled with women having significant interactions with other women, with the promise of happy outcomes.
Unfortunately, more often than not, I find myself unhappy with the quality of those romance novels I do read. I could wish for smoother prose, or a narrative that integrates its romantic and action elements more cohesively. (When I do find one that works for me on all levels, like Courtney Milan's The Duchess War or Heather Rose Jones' Daughter of Mystery, I cling to it in delight.)
[Let me talk about the ones featuring queer ladies I've enjoyed.]
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Sleeps With Monsters: Young Adult Books You Should Be ReadingLiz Bourke
While my brain has been very slowly regenerating from the puddle of goo into which it dissolved at the end of February, I've been alternating my reading between romance novels and Young Adult books. (I'm not quite prepared to tackle anything that demands to be appreciated from several intellectual angles, rather than merely inviting one to do so.) Some of the YA novels are absolutely amazing, even with my presently-limited capacity.
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Sleeps With Monsters: The Legend of Korra Saved My SanityLiz Bourke
It is possible that The Legend of Korra saved my sanity in March.
At the end of February, I finished writing a postgraduate thesis. As many former PhD candidates can attest, that's the end of a process that can leave you worn out and broken, mentally—and sometimes physically, too. In my case, there were three weeks immediately afterwards where I couldn't concentrate enough to read anything longer than a blog post. (And then a period of time where all I wanted to read were terrible queer romances.) But I needed something to keep my mind occupied.
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"I have never been terribly good at holding my tongue." Marie Brennan's Voyage of the BasiliskLiz Bourke
With Voyage of the Basilisk, the third volume of her Memoirs of Lady Trent series, Marie Brennan takes us to new lands in search of new species of dragon. Isabella, several years widowed and the mother of a nine-year-old son, is a dragon naturalist and pioneering natural philosopher in a world similar to our own in the Victorian period, from a nation with resemblances to Victorian Britain: while (some) women are beginning to set themselves against the social and cultural forces that would prefer to confine them to hearth and home, the role of adventurous scientist is still one that only the most strong-minded of gentlewomen would ever take up.
No one could ever accuse Isabella Camherst of lacking determination. Her latest adventure takes her on a long voyage, even further from home than ever before, to eventually conduct research among volcanically active archipelagos that resemble our own 19th century Pacific and South East Asian island chains—down to the presence of competing colonial and local expansionist interests. Once again, Isabella's scientific curiosity leads her into dangerous territory, on the slopes of an active volcano. And once again she finds herself playing an active part in politically significant events.
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Sleeps With Monsters: Marie Brennan Answers Six QuestionsLiz Bourke
To celebrate the release of Marie Brennan's Voyage of the Basilisk next week, please enjoy this Sleeps With Monsters encore post, originally published March 26, 2013.
Today we're joined by Marie Brennan, who's kindly agreed to answer some of my importunate questions. Some of you, no doubt, are already familiar with her work: her first two novels, Warrior and Witch; her four-book Onyx Court series of historical fantasy out of Tor (Midnight Never Come, In Ashes Lies, A Star Shall Fall, and With Fate Conspire), and her Lies and Prophecy from the Book View Café.
Most recently, her A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir of Lady Trent has hit the shelves. If you haven't read it already, you should all go read it as soon as you can.
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Sleeps With Monsters: Mass Effect and the Normalisation of the Woman HeroLiz Bourke
With Mass Effect 4 rumors swirling this week, please enjoy this Sleeps With Monsters encore post, originally published May 29, 2012.
Let's get something out of the way before we start. The Mass Effect franchise ending? IT DOES NOT EXIST AND WE SHALL NEVER SPEAK OF IT AGAIN. Somewhere in an alternate universe, Garrus and Tali are having cocktails on a beach, while Jack teaches junior biotics how to swear, is all I'm saying. (Other people like Chuck Wendig and Brit Mandelo have had things to say about Bioware's failure to stick the dismount of an otherwise brilliantly-written RPG series. So let's leave it there.)
But that's not what I want to talk about today. What I want to talk about is how—provided one plays as Commander Jane rather than Commander John—the Mass Effect series normalises the idea of the Woman Hero.
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"Celtic Fantasy": What Does It Even Mean?Liz Bourke
When the powers that be here asked me to write a post about my feelings on "Celtic Fantasy," my "yes" was a hesitant thing, dubious and hedged around with caveats. I can talk—a little—about intensely local Irish fantasy: Ian McDonald's King of Morning, Queen of Day, or Ruth Frances Long's A Crack in Everything. Or Jo Walton's Táin-influenced The Prize in the Game, for that matter. (Or Kevin Barry's City of Bohane, which is really fantasy set in the future, if you ask me.) Pat O'Shea's The Hounds of the Morrigan and Michael Scott's unfinished De Danann series were foundational texts for me before I turned ten: episodes from the Rúraíocht, especially the Táin Bó Cuailgne, and from the Fiannaíocht, cropped up in my primary school readers.
Some of the very first history I was formally taught involved the Christianisation of Ireland and the exploits of St. Patrick as taken from his Confession and a couple of 7th-century hagiographies. My secondary school English and History classes were practically swathed about in the "Celtic Twilight" and the late 19th/early 20th century Anglo-Irish literary renaissance:
"The host is riding from Knocknarea
And over the grave of Clooth-na-bare;
Caolte tossing his burning hair
And Niamh calling Away, come away—"
(W.B. Yeats, "The Hosting of the Sidhe")
But Celtic fantasy? What does that even mean, in this context?
The Buried Life by Carrie Patel: a reviewLiz Bourke
The best thing I can say about The Buried Life, Carrie Patel's debut novel from Angry Robot Books, is that it's an interesting mess of a book. In its favour, it's not a boring mess, but structurally and in terms of its approach to exposition, it feels more like a treatment for a videogame than a novel proper.
In the underground city of Recoletta, Inspector Liesl Malone finds herself called to the scene of a murder. The victim is a historian, one of the few at work within the city: for in Recoletta the study of history, especially history that predates the Catastrophe that resulted in the city's founding, is tightly controlled by the secretive Directorate of Preservation. Before her investigation gets very far, a second, connected murder among Recoletta's elite sees Malone pulled off the case. But this second murder has left a potential witness: the laundress Jane Lin. And Malone doesn't appreciate being sidelined while Recoletta's ruling council sends its own investigators after the murderer. She's determined to get to the truth, even when Recoletta's elite don't want it uncovered.
Sleeps With Monsters: WE WUZ PUSHED — Brit Mandelo on Joanna Russ and Radical Truth-TellingLiz Bourke
Please enjoy this Sleeps With Monsters encore post, originally published July 31, 2012.
"If silence is starvation, and silence is looking into a mirror and seeing nothing, the only way to fix this erasure is to speak radical truths." [Mandelo 2012, 48.]
It's hard to engage analytically with the ongoing conversation of a genre without reading its critical voices.[1][2] Often, it's hard to read those critical voices. Sometimes they're hard to find. Sometimes they're just hard to read, since any continuing conversation soon acquires its own implicit assumptions and—on occasion—its own technical vocabulary.
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Discover 10 Classical Elements That Sci-Fi/Fantasy is Built UponLiz Bourke
Few of us realise how deep the roots of the classical past actually reach.
The written history of the Greeks doesn't go back as far as that of say, Egypt. In fact, Herodotos, in the fifth century BC, thought that the Egyptians were the bees' knees when it came to any number of things, the antiquity of their records among them. But the writings and art of the ancient Greeks—and their cultural emulators, inheritors, and adaptors, the Romans—have exercised an influence over European culture and imagination which is to all practical purposes unparalleled. Before the twentieth century, literature, art and architecture were saturated with classical allusions, and the so-called "classical education" was de rigueur. Even today, whether or not we realise it, we're surrounded by classical references.
Something Oddly Elegiac: Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-GarciaLiz Bourke
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is to date perhaps best known as an anthology editor and the publisher of the small Canada-based Innsmouth Free Press, and as the author of two collections of short fiction. Signal to Noise, released this month by Solaris Books, is her debut novel: and a strangely compelling entry in the novel stakes it is, at that.
Spoilers ahead.
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Frank admits that "Storytelling is a hot buzzword, but what does it really mean? Has anyone ever actually broken down how to actually do it?" In this workshop, Frank will do that by reviewing what clients and stakeholders are looking for in storytelling, techniques for mapping out an insights story, how you showcase consumer insights by applying some of the same techniques used in movies, and much more. Attendees will walk away with the advanced storytelling techniques that deliver not just consumer understanding, but also reach clients on the emotional level that will make them care enough to act.
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12 British albums that deserve Mercury nods, according to Dummy
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Mikael Gregorsky went along to Supersonic festival to capture these exclusive artist portraits for Dummy, including Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe and Tim Hecker.
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Mikael Gregorsky found a few snatched moments of calm in the mayhem of Birmingham's Supersonic festival last weekend, and committed these lulls to film in the muted and lovely artist portraits in our gallery below. Including Jarboe, Tim Hecker, Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe and The Bug, the images flaunt a uniquely diverse spectrum of talent, including a typically elusive snapshot of the crowd at Hype Williams' magnetic set. Click on any of the images to see the full gallery.
From excavation to redemption, our pick of the 12 best British albums for 2013.
A look behind the mystical visual art of Ultramajic, Jimmy Edgar's white hot record label.
Take a peek inside the colourful inaugural weekend of this Oxfordshire weekender, featuring TEED, Oneman and sunshine.
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See an extended gallery from our recent shoot with Fade to Mind's rising star.
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Ilja Karilampi's new exhibition is named after grime producer and Rinse FM DJ Faze Miyake. Faze speaks to the artist about how he became the unlikely source of artistic inspiration.
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UK singer and Disclosure collaborator photographed by Ossi Piispanen before her show at London's KOKO.
The multi-venue festival runs all day and night for one day a year in Bristol, with performances from Caribou, Liars, SOPHIE, Zomby and more.
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International street artist Roa, of Belgium, will arrive in
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Roa was recently part of a street art festival in
Christchurch, where he painted a moa skeleton and native
birds on the side of the Canterbury Museum.
Dunedin businesses and tourism organisations have provided
financial support and materials for the artist to create a
mural in the city.
BrandAid creative director Luke Johnston said he hoped the
work would provoke discussion and pave the way for more
street art in Dunedin.
Justin Cashell, of Tourism Dunedin, said Dunedin was the
perfect location for one of Roa's murals, as it was
considered the wildlife capital of New Zealand.
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from locals, visitors, wildlife enthusiasts and art admirers
alike. It's great to see Dunedin businesses realising the
value this artwork will add to our city by coming on board
with such fantastic support,'' he said.
The artist expected to complete the mural on Friday.
Born in 1976, Roa has become internationally renowned for his
works on the city streets of Europe and the United States.
His niche is wild animals, including rats and birds. Most
were painted in black and white, and usually animals native
to the country of the work.
He has painted a mural in Nelson, and in Australia he was
commissioned to create a 25m artwork of a numbat, an
endangered species and an emblem of Western Australia.
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This is a basic poncho from Bernat Yarns for all skill levels that implements lines of lacy knitting for a more elegant effect. It is perfect for all types of occasions, dress it up or dress it down!
- Bernat® Satin
- (Solids: 100 g / 3.5 oz)
- 4 (5-6) balls
- (Ombres: 80 g / 2.8 oz)
- 5 (7-8) balls
- Knitting needles: size 5 mm (U.S. 8) or size needed to obtain gauge.
- ½ inch [1.5 cm] wide ribbon 50 ins [127 cm] long for Drawstring (optional).
- XS/M 28-38 ins [71-96.5 cm]
- L/2XL 40-50 ins [101.5 -127 cm]
- 3/5XL 52-62 ins [132-157.5 cm]
Finished length between neck edge and point
- XS/M 22 ins [56 cm]
- L/2XL 25 ins [63.5 cm]
- 3/5XL 30½ ins [77.5 cm]
18 sts and 24 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS (Make 2 pieces alike).
Cast on 62 (70-86) sts.
Knit 4 rows, noting that first row is WS.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (WS). K3. Purl to last 3 sts. K3.
2nd row: K2. *K2. yfwd. K2tog. K2. Sl1. K1. psso. yfwd. Rep from * to last 4 sts. K4.
Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 27 (29-33) ins [68.5 (73.5-84) cm], ending with WS facing for next row.
Knit 4 rows. Cast off.
Sew cast off edge of one piece to the side of other piece as shown in Diagram.
Ribbon Drawstring (optional): Starting at center front, thread ribbon along neck edge. Tie into a bow at center.
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Jun 13, 2011
Thank you for responding so quickly...I haven't gotten the first panel done yet! I'll look forward to wearing my poncho.
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@marlynek - We have just uploaded the diagram and put a link to it in the "Finishing" instructions. Thank you for calling this issue to our attention! -The editors of FaveCrafts
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Maybe it's my computer, but I cannot find the "Diagram" listed. How and where do I sew the cast-off edge? Would appreciate any info. Thanks.
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