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How To Begin Your Creative Dream Job – Today
Maybe this scenario sounds familiar to you: A few years ago I found myself working an office job that was ok. It paid ok, I liked the work ok, I liked the people I worked with ok, and I was pretty ok at what I did. Like I said, it was ok. But I didn't love it. I didn't wake up in the morning with a sense of purpose that drove me to excel at my job. It wasn't what I really wanted to do, but for the longest time I put up with it because I'd done the math. What I really wanted to do was go into digital publishing, which in my mind required a new computer that would cost at least $3,000, software that my current laptop couldn't handle, at least one or two creative/business partners, and a camera/other gear I couldn't afford.
See, my background at the time (creatively) was in film and television. Before my office job I had interned at a small studio where my work over two years ran the gamut of print design, copywriting, scriptwriting, motion graphics and some non-profit documentary work. While the studio itself was small we had a lot of interns and volunteers which meant that our total creative team was around 70-80 people when all hands were on deck.
I loved that atmosphere. I loved racing towards a tough deadline with a team of resourceful creatives at my side. I knew that was ultimately what I wanted in a job. The type of challenging creative collaboration that left you tired to your bones but satisfied in a job well done. So why was I settling for less? I was settling for less because I had bought into a lie. I bought into a lie that said I need MORE before I can start doing what I really want to be doing. More experience, more money, more equipment, a better computer, etc. But then I realized that wasn't true. I thought about all the projects I had been forced to do on the barest of budgets, with limited cast and crew, with whatever was at hand…and I knew what I had to do.
Instead of looking at my lack of resources as a hinderance, I began to look at them as creative constraints. So I took an inventory of the resources at my disposal, I made a plan of action that began with projects I could complete right away, and I set goals for growing the pool of resources I would need in the future. Then I got to work.
A Lesson Learned
Not long after that decisive moment I left my office job, began writing full time, and started implementing my plan of founding a digital publishing company. In other words, I stopped thinking about how I couldn't do what I really wanted to because I didn't have all the pieces right in front of me – i.e. more money, a full team, better equipment, more connections, etc. I began with what I had (which was a laptop and all the spare time I could scrounge up) and I started writing my ass off until more resources became available.
None of this is to say that my input here is the end-all in how to start a creative business or be successful or any of that non-sense. I don't think there is any sure way to succeed and if there were I would not be qualified to write about it. That said, some of the best advice I have ever heard on "success" and how to achieve it comes from composer Phillip Glass who said, "You get up early in the morning and you work all day. That is the only secret." While not even that is a guarantee of success, I couldn't agree more with its principle. In fact, because I've thought about that quote so much since I heard him say it in the documentary Glass: A portrait of Phillip in twelve parts, I can attribute much of this post to the implied inverse of his statement; The only sure way to fail is to do nothing.
It is in that spirit that I have written this post. Not as an expert on business or success, but as a fellow creative who has taken action in pursuit of a creative dream and learned something of value along the way. I'm far from the end of my journey – and I've done my fair share of stumbling in the dark – but after two years of relentless application (and some fantastic results) I think this lesson is one worth sharing.
Start with what you have – today.
Begin With An Inventory
Whatever your creative goals or career aspirations, you may be surprised at how many resources are already at your fingertips or easily within reach. It's fruitless and discouraging to constantly think about what you would do "if only". If only I was a better designer, if only I had that camera, if only I had a better computer – if only. How does that type of thinking get you anywhere? It's pointless. And besides, is it even realistic to expect that just because we want to do something that we can just jump from point A to point B and be done? In my experience creative work is less like a straight line and more like an unpredictable zig-zag headed in the general direction of your end goal.
I won't belabor this point too much, but have you ever seen Martin Scorsese's first full length film Who's That Knocking at My Door? In all respect to one of my favorite film makers of all time – it's nothing to write home about. It was low budget, he was working with talented but also very young and inexperienced actors, and the script gives the impression that each scene is little more than an exercise just barely knit together by a central theme and story. But yet, in certain scenes, a glimpse of his unrefined genius is visible. It was only after six more full length films that he created Taxi Driver and blew the door off the industry.
So here's my point: if Martin Scorcese of all people had to start small, figure things out as he went along, and wait for a budget/cast/crew/equipment – we probably will too. And there's nothing wrong with that.
When I sat down two years ago to make an inventory of my resources, the list was pretty short. That is to say, ideally, when starting a digital publishing company – a company that would eventually make media rich websites, ebooks, ezines, and the like – you would have the equipment, team, and money required to begin. I had none. As I mentioned above, all I had was an aging macbook pro and a few spare hours each day before and after work. At least, that was what I thought I had. Once I actually opened my eyes I soon realized that for someone looking to carve their own creative and professional path in the world there is an incredible amount of free resources.
At the time I took special note of the following:
- Google Apps
- Multiple blogging platforms such as wordpress, blogger, and tumblr.
- Zoho Client Relationship Management software
- Paypal
- And of course my own creativity and experience
In fact, when I really thought about it I didn't even need my laptop. I actually had MORE than I needed! If I had nothing but the free resources available online, I could go to the library and start my own business by working off of their computers. Wouldn't be my first choice, but there it was. I had everything I needed to create content, manage clients, and accept payments. At the end of the day, I decided I had absolutely no excuse not to get started right away.
Make A Plan
Obviously, everyone's plan will be different. Yours will be unique to your creative endeavor as well as your current resources. But whether or not you want to freelance, start a passion project, create a company, or even just gain the experience and clout needed to join your dream company – the benefits of making a plan are the same. Creating a plan that you actually have to carry out using nothing but the resources immediately available allows you to eliminate the impossible and start winning small victories that will help generate the momentum you need to grow.
In my case, the plan was this: Use my personal network and the creative work I'd already done to get a few free blogging/copywriting gigs that might lead to paid work. In turn, I decided to immediately implement the lessons I learned from writing for others, for myself, so I started a personal blog that would be the hub I eventually grew my business around. My logic was that quality free writing would lead to quality paid writing. Enough quality paid writing for enough blogs and businesses around the web and I would kill two birds with one stone: not only would I be able to pay my monthly bills freelancing but some of that traffic would find its way back to my personal blog. Of course a lot of work on my personal blog would lead to a loyal following. A loyal following that could then be leveraged to form revenue generating partnerships which in turn would allow me to diversify my products/services as well as build out a creative team.
After creating this general direction for myself I wrote out detailed to-do lists that would bring me closer to my end goal with each finished task. And then I got busy.
Get to Work
Looking back it's sort of hard not to laugh. To say that my plan was a bit circumspect would be putting it mildly. But you know what it did? It got me moving in the right direction. It gave me a path, albeit a roundabout one, from what I had at that moment to what I wanted for the rest of my life. And the best part is that once you get moving you become aware of options you never knew existed before. The plan simplifies. Opportunities come as a result of your work that could not have happened otherwise. Others see what you're doing and they join in not because you have a ton of cash or connections but because they're passionate too. Eventually what you find is that the simple act of doing makes just about anything possible.
Final Thought
This post is really about one thing. Whether you're a web designer, developer, blogger, videographer, or any other creative type – if you're not doing what you love for a living there's no reason why you can't change that starting today. I guarantee you that if you sit down and write out your end goal, there is a way to reverse engineer a path to that goal starting with nothing but the resources you currently have access to. You might even be thinking, "but what I really need right now is cash. I've already done every possible thing before my next step which involves $X." Ok, maybe that's true. Are you on kickstarter.com yet? Are you working overtime? Have you asked friends, family, and anyone else who supports you to help out? If you haven't, then your plan and resource list are not complete.
Never settle
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Raúl ColónMay 9, 2012
I have to say I feel the same when it comes to looking at what you have in hand vs. what you want.
I want to do more photography and would love to have a better camera until then I have to work with what I have on hand.
Work my way up. Thinking of how I can create a kickstarter that would be useful.
EdMay 9, 2012
Great article. Thank you. Seems like the problem I have is after my day at my so so job I get home and I don't want to work on anything else, I'm zapped.
Nathan WellerMay 9, 2012
As a teaser for my next post here on WDL and a helpful resource for that very problem, check out this link: http://the99percent.com/videos/7110/Tony-Schwartz-The-Myths-of-the-Overworked-Creative.
EdMay 10, 2012
I'll check it out thanks. Nice office setup by the way.
Nathan WellerMay 10, 2012
Dude I wish that was my office. I just chose a cool looking "dream office" image off of flickr for that. I do have an iMac now but thats about it. None of those other cool toys. I don't really need them yet. I don't think I've fully taken advantage of this awesome machine yet. Why get more right?
EdMay 15, 2012
Ha, I understand. I so need another screen though
Marcus PapeMay 9, 2012
Absolutely inspiring article, and a must read for any creative professional. Thanks for the great insight Nathan.
Donna DeMersMay 10, 2012
Thank you for the inspiration! I was just getting to a point where I was unsure about my decision to pursue my passion. Now I am back on track.
Ed (different)May 10, 2012
I was kind of expecting the normal advice that's regurgitated by many successful people…. "Stop doing what you hate and start doing what you love." and you're suppose to sit there with stunned, inspired silence and think "Why didn't I think of that! It's all clear now!"
That's easy enough to follow if you're just out of college and have no bill or responsibility. It's also fantastic advice for those that already have money so the next year worth of bills don't matter.
It's nice to practical advice for a change, you know, for those of us with families that depend on you and bills.
tttMay 18, 2012
Changing careers is tough when you have a family. I dabbled then went headfirst and it was rough for a couple years. I ended up at landing a position at a small publisher for a year and a half. Next week i start at a huge corporation at my dream job.
Employers like people like us. We work hard because the stakes are higher than when we were bachelors.
Dan DiGangiMay 10, 2012
What is the second monitor type device to the right of your iMac?
Dan DiGangi
Nathan WellerMay 10, 2012
That's actually not my work station. Just grabbed a "dream workstation" type photo from flickr to match the article.
ToscobotMay 11, 2012
Hey Nathan,
Love your article. Most of what you wrote are thoughts swirling in my head.
Sometimes, it takes hearing it from someone else to actually reignite your passion for what you love to do.
Thanks man!
AndyMay 12, 2012
Im currently thinking of trying to break into the next level of the design industry. Your story is surely inspiring.
FenMay 13, 2012
Your article is so inspiring… Your past is similar to what happen to me right now. Only i took wrong path from university. I am from east asian country and even though I love design and art… I choose subject that have more guarantee on career… And regret that.
Even though now everyone says that now I have a good career on Multinational company on developed country. I feel my current job is ok. But I always have this weight on my chest… That I should pursue what I love. However I have my family to be considered as they are really proud of my career now. Plus i am on employement pass under my company to stay on this great country. Thinking to stop working… There is too much risks…
After reading your article, I am inspired to plan with my currentcondition. Start small first and a bit by a bit. Do you think it will work if a person starts doing other job while the current job is quite demanding already?
Nathan WellerMay 14, 2012
That is a really good question. Starting another job while you already have a difficult one is a tricky task. Only you know your capabilities and limits, so you should know what you can and cannot handle. Myself, I started taking on as much freelance work as I could right away and basically ended up working two full time jobs for a little while. That was no fun. Not only was it no fun but the resulting exhaustion actually cost me both at my regular job and in the quality of writing I was able to do. If I could do those first few months of freelancing over again I think I would have lowered my living expenses to their absolute minimum, used my current job to save about three months worth of bills/grocery money away on top of what I already had put back, and then made a solid transition by quitting my job and jumping into freelancing 100%. Of course you'll want to get the ball rolling before you quit your job…but very few people can do quality work for very long at 80-90 hours a week and in my case at least that was what happened.
Best of luck Fen!
MJ-8May 14, 2012
Wow…reading the article, I felt as I am writing it myself. Thanks for this article, it gave me more reassurance that after all, I am moving in the right direction and I am not the only one that has started my own creative journey in a similar way…
Simon FletcherMay 15, 2012
This is a great article, its exactly the way I view situations like this. Giving inspiration to everyone.
ChokchaiJune 7, 2012
Thanks for inspiration. Great read indeed so I can think of building my own business.
PaolaNovember 5, 2013
Hello Nathan,
Thanks a lot for your post, I am at that point of my career that I have done so many different things that I actually don't know what I want, I just know I love creating but I guess I should know what I like to create, otherwise is hard to create a path. Do you have any insight on this or any useful links?
Thanks again


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Sorry but I might just twitter during your presentation
Twitter, the micro-blogging service that sounds stupid until you use it, is hitting the mainstream, with all sorts of celebrities and politicians piling on. (See also my big Twitter at Work post.)
The celebrities are amusing but benign. The politicians are more interesting, but already their twittering is causing controversy. They're being accused of not paying attention.
Edmonton — Alberta's Speaker of the House Ken Kowalski issued a stern warning to provincial politicians yesterday to stop using their BlackBerrys during Question Period.
"There's something going on in virtual wonderland called Twitter-ing. And it seems that even as the Question Period goes on, some honourable members have been accessing their BlackBerrys to put some messages in the virtual world before the question is even answered by another person," he said.
Some notes on this.
- Question Period, for those who aren't lucky enough to live in a Parliamentary democracy, is the time when politicians are allowed to yell at each other (including the Prime Minister) with tremendous vigor.
- "Virtual wonderland?" Is that connected to the series of tubes?
- How many decades will we have to wait before the majority of our elected leaders across the globe actually understand the most important innovation since the internal combustion engine?
Regardless, there's some wisdom in the Speaker of the House's words, at least as it pertains to Question Period — it's good practice to at least wait until you get an answer before you start flinging crap into the virtual wonderland.
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It's not the first time he's made the request in an attempt to restore decorum. Mr. Kowalski recently sent letters to MLAs asking them to refrain from using any electronic devices, including laptop computers, in the legislature.
This is where I start getting more annoyed. There's something inherently backwards about this sort of "no technology" policy1 that starts to push my Generation Y buttons. Why the anti-technology bias?
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A couple of years ago, I was sitting in an all-day workshop held in an auditorium with theatre-style seating. The content was actually really good. I was into it.
Midway through the afternoon, I was joined by someone who was kind of my boss. I didn't directly report to him, but he certainly could have gotten me fired if he wanted to. That kind of boss.
We sat for a while and listened to a keynote. Part-way through, I realized I had no idea what time it was. I don't wear a watch, so I pulled out my cellphone from my pocket to check. My pseudo-boss looked at me with a gigantic look of disapproval, tapped the phone, and literally wagged a finger.
I had a similar experience this past year at another conference, when I brought out my iPhone, opened the "Notes" application, and typed a couple of points I wanted to remember. The lady next to me looked at me like I had just wronged her personally.
That's the anti-technology bias in a nutshell. It's the belief that this device in your hand means you're not paying attention. That you're being disrespectful. That you're just a big insensitive jerk.
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The notion that people in the audience using twitter (or blogging) during presentations is quickly shot down by the amazing benefits that liveblogging or an active 'backchannel' brings to conferences, workshops and other events. These kinds of communications bring the content and messages of a small, in-person event to a much larger audience online. Everyone benefits.
Web people, marketers, anyone at Unconference or 'camp' suffixed events already understand this: an audience twittering or typing away as you talk is generally a good thing. It means you're saying something that people want to share. Hopefully it's something smart.
The anti-tech bias is motivated by two forces. The first is the belief that technology is inherently distracting and there is no way for people to overcome that. The second is the really weird belief that this is one instance where multitasking is impossible. Neither of these things are true.
The benefits to increased real-time communication through twitter and other web-based means are innumerable. There are THOUSANDS of them for business and for government alone. We should not sacrifice these in favour of some outdated notion of proper manners.
I have some misgivings about writing all of this, if only because I've been annoyed by people using their Blackberries under tables at conferences, checking their email every two minutes. There's often a look about them that seems disengaged. Despite all I've said, I still find that rude.
There is a balance, I believe, that must be struck. We owe it to ourselves to be responsible users of technology, and that includes using common sense. Twittering "In a great presentation on Google Adwords – what's your ideal CPM?" is great. Composing an email to your mom about the new car you bought is bad.
The biggest worry, I suppose, is that the technology is almost invisible. When someone takes notes, at least you can sort of see that they're writing. A computer or especially a smart phone gives a kind of anonymity to your activities. There's no real visual evidence that you're not just screwing around.
But I really think that's something we're just going to have to get past. The anti-tech bias must die.
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Llanteras (yanTERa) are little stops along the highway, street, wherever.. that you can pull into to get your tire patched up. The word LLANTERA doesn't exist in any dictionary I've looked through (I'm lying.. I found it in one dictionary, but it meant "whining and crying" or some crap….in Argentina). LLANTA means "wheel", or "rim", but in most of Latin America it also means "tire". Yep, that's a bit lame, but now that you know, if it still gives you trouble in the future, well… I don't know what to tell you…
If these grimy, rather shady looking luxuries exist in the U.S. I wouldn't have a clue as to where. You don't see them so much in the center of town, but around the outskirts they're everywhere, many open 24 hours where tractor-trailer transit is heavy. Most will sell used tires, others new and used tires, but their most useful function is that they will quickly patch you up for a very low price. Have you ever taken the car into Goodyear, Firestone, or Walmart.. or the freakin' dealership, waited two, three hours just to get your tire fixed, and then paid 30, 40 bucks for it…? Missed work in the process, not to mention suckering yourself into hitting the McDonalds across the street? There's another six to fifteen dollars you could have saved. It is true, yes, that there are plenty who are smart enough just to leave the tire, but you still have to go back for it. On the contrary, in most of these llanteras here you will wait 10 to 15 minutes, if that, and pay a total of maybe 30 pesos (about $2.25). Yeah, that's two dollars and 25 cents. Maybe a bit more.. not possibly much less… you'll still have enough to pop into 7-11 and get a jalapeño hotdog.. or even an apple… whatever. Some people like fruit.
Don't get that hamburger hotdog, though… if someone ever got a photo of you shoving that crusty old dropping into your snapper you'd never live it down.
But I do appreciate the llanteras… Of course, they're not little magical fairies that come to the rescue when you end up flat out on the road.. you should carry a spare, and you should know how to change the tire… but after you're movin' again, don't let the ugly appearance of these places or the guys that work there keep you from getting your spare back. Most of them are not as creepy as they look… well, many of them are not like that. A tire with a slow leak that you have to air up again every three or four days is hardly worth leaving the car at Walmart for an entire day, but there's no sense hesitating when you can stop into a llantera.


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At Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute (OHRI), we offer comprehensive care in the hospital setting that helps you get back to your life. Whether you have had a traumatic accident, were injured on the job or have been through joint replacement surgery, our goal is to help you achieve independence again with your day to day routine. We do this through consistency and teamwork, and including you and your family as active members of our team.
Programs We Offer: Is Your Diagnosis Listed Here?
Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute is home to a few well-known community programs, such as Lucerne Spinal Center, the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center (BIRC) and Center for Orthopedics. We have been doing what we do for almost 30 years. But our facility is home to more than just spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries and hip replacements. As part of the Orlando Health network, we receive patients from ORMC?s Level One Trauma Center who have been through severe accidents. Some of the typical diagnoses we see include:
How Do I Get Admitted to Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute?
To be considered eligible for our program, you must meet the following guidelines:
A Day at Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute: What is Rehab like?
In our rehab facility, we try to quickly establish a routine that provides structure to your day. We believe that the key to regaining your independence is to be given the chance to complete your own typical daily routine. Assistance is provided as needed. If you or a family member is a patient at Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute, these are you some of the things you can expect:
Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute is home to three CARF-accredited programs, including the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center (BIRC), Lucerne Spinal Center and Lucerne Center for Orthopedics. We provide world-class care at our facility in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, joint replacements, spinal surgery and major multiple traumas.
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center (BIRC)
We have a comprehensive approach to traumatic brain injury and stroke called BIRC. BIRC stands for brain injury rehabilitation center, and is home to therapists, nurses and physicians who specialize in this population. Being part of an interdisciplinary team means that you or your family member gets the best care. Our outcomes for brain injury rehabilitation reflect this (link to outcomes). We achieve results more quickly than the average rehabilitation facility. This means you not only get better function, but you get it in less time. A typical length of stay at BIRC is two to three weeks, but this varies based on your personal situation.
If you want to receive more information about receiving treatment for any of the above diagnoses at OHRI, please follow this link.
Lucerne Spinal Center
At Lucerne Spinal Center, we specialize in rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries. These include paraplegia, quadriplegia, central cord syndrome and many other spinal conditions. Our interdisciplinary team is made up of doctors, nurses and therapists who have specialty training in the area of spinal cord rehabilitation, and our outcomes reflect this (link to outcomes). More of our patients are discharged back into the community than the national average.
In addition to providing mentorship from others with spinal cord injury, Lucerne Spinal Center is also home to the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, which is open to patients and people in the community. A typical length of stay for a patient with spinal cord injury can vary from a few weeks to two months, depending on how much therapy is required to achieve the greatest level of independence.
Lucerne Center for Orthopedics
At Lucerne Center for Orthopedics, we provide quality medical and rehabilitative care for those who have undergone elective joint replacements, have had fractures repaired or been involved in a major multiple trauma. Because our team is specialized in orthopedic rehabilitation, our outcomes show shorter lengths of stay and better functional gains than the average rehabilitation facility.
At the Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute we're proud to have some of the most advanced technology to assist our patients on their path to recovery. We recently acquired new technology that we're very excited to introduce to our patients when it's appropriate for their care. These devices, made by Bioness, may help patients to avoid dragging their foot and tripping when walking, or assist them with grasping an object with their hand. The devices are worn on the lower leg or the forearm and use a computer controlled electrical stimulation system that sends low-level electrical impulses to muscles in order to assist in movement. The devices promote earlier and safer ambulation for our patients, as well as restore patient independence with activities of daily living.
Scope of Service
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There is detailed information for you in each of these Scope of Service documents, so you can understand how our programs operate.
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During the rest of our practice week, we worked on different tactical things that were going to be useful for our upcoming games that weekend. Focusing a lot on through-balls, and crossing and finishing, just to name a couple. We all knew what to expect on the weekend and were all ready to go.
Friday night was filled with tons of positive energy. It started with our team dancing the "Waka Waka" on the field, to having the best warm-up we've had yet, to scoring two goals early in the game. We let up a little bit in the second half, but overall Friday was a success. Once again we came out victorious against ECU, and sent the Pirates sailing back to East Carolina. Sunday we received the same result, only it didn't seem as positive. Once again we scored two early goals, but after the second goal, the level of play dropped significantly. Although we still won, we were not content. As a team, we will never improve unless we play to our best each and every time we step onto the field. Even if less than our best is adequate, this will only hurt us in the end. Thankfully one of our downfalls of the season still resulted in 3 points, but we can all definitely use this game as not only a wake up call, but also a learning experience.
Coming off of the week, 10-3-1, we are now reaching that crucial part of the season. It's now do or die, sink or swim, succeed or fail. As time has decided to fast-forward the season up until now, we have no choice but to decide. Do we rise to the occasion, or do we plummet? We have a huge week ahead of us, and two crucial away games next weekend that can make or break our season. Time is running out and our chance to make things happen is getter slimmer. Collectively as a team, we are definitely up for the challenge. It is our time to peak. There is no time left for us to be average, we need to be great, and we need to do it now. As it sits, we control our own destiny. So here it is, in Coach's words, "I'm dangling the carrot out in front of you, now go get it."


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California's public schools can't legally require students to pay for uniforms, transportation or other costs of extracurricular activities, but some do anyway.
Last week, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that some schools in San Diego Unified were asking students to pay for uniforms and other expenses associated with extracurricular activities, even though the California Supreme Court ruled in 1984 that the practice violates state law.
The ACLU is also conducting a probe of other California schools that might require kids to pay for medical examinations, gear, Advanced Placement examinations, coaches and other expenses, according to California Watch.
The high school district in Brentwood (Contra Costa County) charges students for some activities, but it might revise its policies in light of the San Diego situation, Bay Area News Group reporter Rowena Coetsee learned. Oakland Unified Spokesman Troy Flint said there is no districtwide policy of the kind, but he couldn't guarantee that none of OUSD's schools did so.
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Pure Digital Technologies is planning a digital camcorder which will upload directly to video-sharing Websites, MacWorld writes. The nameless product will come with built-in software ready to send to sites like Grouper and Google Video. Since it's designed to be pocket-sized, the camera will have 2x digital zoom and a 1.4-inch display screen. A $129 version will hold 30 minutes of video while the $169 version will hold an hour. It should be compatible with Macs and PCs via USB connection. No release date has been stated.
Reading the time is seldom an interesting activity, especially in low light areas where even a backlight may be inadequate. The watch designer Saishin has just released a new model that it claims can address both problems at once. Dubbed the Retsu, the new design uses a single strip of LED lights to display the time in serial fashion, displaying the hour and minutes digit by digit in a way viewable even in total darkness. Saishin's brushed metal design also saves considerable weight: at 40 grams, the Retsu is considerably more comfortable and discrete than other LED watches, according to the company. The Japan-based importer TokyoFlash can ship the watch to North America for the equivalent of $125 US.
BenQ is putting out the X720, a seven megapixel point-and-shoot camera that's just 0.49 inches thick. Other highlights include an SD card reader, a 2.5-inch LCD display, 3x optical zoom, PictBridge printing support, and a "Super Shake-Free" technology which will supposedly produce "brighter, clear and natural color." The real point of interest however may be its ISO (light sensitivity) range, which extends from 100 all the way to 4,000 - higher than many professional DSLR cameras. Of course, it should be noted that the amount of noise in point-and-shoots can be substantially worse at high ISOs. It is always preferable to shoot at low ISOs when the light allows.
Although numerous music players can plug directly into the USB port of a computer to double as a flash storage drive, FlashPoint today announced a jukebox it says is more useful to owners who transfer files on a day-to-day basis. The SharePlayer has both male and female USB ports, allowing a user to copy files directly to or from any USB mass storage, including the iPod and other music devices, without the need for a computer during the exchange. For its own music purposes, the SharePlayer is also capable of FM radio and recording and supports audiobooks. FlashPoint is selling the SharePlayer now at capacities ranging from 128MB ($60) to 4GB ($160).
Many concered about disposing of old CDs and DVDs will simply break them in two, but those who need a more secure and safer way of erasing data now have the option of Plextor's new PlexEraser drive. "Physically breaking the discs means the organic dye can escape, which can damage the environment," says Plextor's Michael Arbisi, and the PlexEraser follows suit by using a laser to damage only the microscopic pits on a disc that manage data, rendering the storage unreadable without changing the integrity of the disc itself. All current CD and DVD formats except for DVD-RAM can be erased, according to Plextor, and this can include both full-size discs as well as the 8cm discs sometimes used by camcorders. The process takes approximately three minutes per single-layer disc and six minutes for dual-layer DVDs. The drive will be ready to ship in November for $250.
Coincidental to the Lenovo announcement, Linksys has announced the WRT350N, a combination wireless/gigabit Ethernet router that will support the draft version of 802.11n. In addition to its speed, the router will boast a USB 2.0 Storage Link for connecting hard drives and media players to your network, and UPnP support for instant detection of the content in Windows XP. MIMO technology should increase the range, coverage and reliability of wireless signals. Users worried about kicking other networks offline may be glad to see a "good neighbor" mode, which restricts the radio band of the router when other wireless devices are detected. No date or price for the hardware has been set.
Apple has all but confirmed that its upcoming music phone will be called the iPhone, according to AppleInsider. Discovered in a southeast Asian trademark filing dated September 15th, the trademark uses the name in direct reference to a device which is listed both under the category of "MP3 and other digital audio players" as well as handsets capable of "sending and receiving telephone calls." Also covered in the application is the role of a "stand-alone video game machine," raising the possibility that the iPod-influenced phone will be able to play games such as those recently introduced with the new video-capable iPods. Apple has previously filed for related patents in the US but until now hasn't committed itself to specific descriptions and names.
UPDATE: Two different iPhone models are likely to appear, reports AppleInsider. Prudential Equity Group analyst Jesse Tortora refers to anonymous sources that claim the new phone will be available in two distinct versions: a slim, basic version will play only music while a deluxe variant will include WiFi, video support, and a dedicated keyboard for messaging. No specific timeframe was given for when the phone will appear, though analysts such as Gene Munster have speculated that MacWorld 2007 is a likely venue for the introduction.
Sony-Ericsson's CyberShot-labeled phones have commonly targeted more dedicated phone buyers, but this should soon change with a new model in development, according to a member of the Sony-Ericsson Central online community. The forum contributor recently posted photos (since removed from the site) that show an early version of the as-yet unnamed phone that reveal a move towards more less expensive equipment while still offering better performance than many recent cameraphones. In contrast to the 3.2-megapixel K790, the upcoming device uses only a 2-megapixel sensor; nevertheless, it maintains an auto-focusing optical zoom that should keep subjects focused without losing quality. Also exposed in the photos are dedicated CyberShot buttons very similar to the Walkman buttons of the W810i, providing quicker access to the camera functions than would be possible through the menu system. The Sony-Ericsson phone is most likely to ship in early 2007; the remaining photos are available after the jump.
Although Logitech is often seen as the forerunner in universal remotes with its Harmony line, One For All has announced an alternative that can be more easily justified for most home theaters. The Kameleon Generation 3 remote controls many common devices, including DVD players, home lighting systems, and satellite receivers -- but rather than use a small and expensive LCD, the Generation 3 uses a dynamic display that covers virtually the entire front face and selectively highlights the number pad or other buttons and information depending on which device is being controlled. The remote can also combine its functions in a single action, such as turning down lights when playing a DVD. Pricing in the UK will begin at �70 ($130 US), making it one of the least expensive universal remotes available. Availability in the UK or for North America has not yet been established.
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Before the standard has even been ratified, Lenovo has gone ahead and announced 802.11n support for its T, R, X and Z lines of ThinkPad notebooks. At 540 Mbit/s, the wireless LAN standard may be as much as 10 times faster than 802.11g, but is still being evaluated by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). The new ThinkPads should be compatible with 802.11a/b/g. Lenovo's networking announcement comes with mention of a separate ThinkPad, equipped with biometric scanning - in tandem with Utimaco's SafeGuard Easy software, a fingerprint reader should be able to encrypt an entire hard drive. SafeGuard has earned FIPS 140-2 certification from the US government. Lenovo will also be integrating Intel's 64-bit Core 2 Duo processors into the same product lines as 802.11n.
The young cellphone carrier Amp'd today said it would soon have its own version of Motorola's iconic RAZR phone to differentiate itself from rivals. Called the MOTORAZR Amp'd Edition, the updated model is tightly linked to the provider's focus on pop culture music and videos. Instead of a standard media browser, the Amp'd RAZR has a custom interface that taps directly into the company's EVDO broadband for live radio, TV, and direct downloads. Appropriately, the phone ships with an in-ear headset for private listening and a 256MB MicroSD card for more permanent copies of clips found through the network. Amp'd says it will sell its RAZR starting tomorrow for $99 with a monthly plan or $199 for prepaid service. The company is a mobile virtual network operator in the style of Helio, using existing cellphone networks rather than building its own.
Motorola is expected to ship a "Pro" verison of their Q phone in the first quarter of 2007, says phone retailer buywindowsmobile. The new version of the smartphone should have features aimed at a corporate demographic, such as upgraded hardware and a series of security measures. One of them is a software package called the MOTOPRO Mobility Suite, which can be used to manage applications and remote devices, or disable the camera. The phone itself should be equipped with a firewall, intrusion detection, data encryption, and VPN connectivity and authentication. The form factor will be the same as the basic Q setup. No price information is currently available.
The Chinese electronics maker Ainol has introduced a new media player that should provide better justifcation for video capabilities in a pocket-sized handheld. The V1000 is capable of playing AVI and MPEG-4 video at 30 frames per second, but its signature feature is built-in emulation of Nintendo Entertainment System games: ROM files from a computer can be loaded into as much as 1GB of built-in flash storage or removable SD cards. The V1000 is also one of the few music players capable of playing the lossless FLAC standard alongside MP3 and WMA. Pricing and availability have not been set, but Ainol's NES support will likely preclude all but imports for interested North American buyers.
In a decidedly odd situation, McDonalds Japan has had to issue a recall on audio players given away in a contest, The Register reports. As many as 10,000 restaurant customers were awarded a Flash MP3 player, which came loaded with ten songs and an unwanted guest - a variant of the QQpass spyware Trojan. When a player was connected to a Windows PC, QQpass would then scour a system for Web passwords and other data, promptly transmitting it back to hackers. The suspected source of the contamination is the machine used for pre-loading songs. McDonalds has set up a helpline for the recall, and is offering free replacements as well as advice on disinfecting your computer.
Motorola is known for launching phones officially for one cellphone network while later producing an alternate model for another. News has arrived today that this will be the case for its new RAZR MAXX handset. Originally planned to ship only for GSM cellphone carriers, the new phone will be available soon through the CDMA-based Verizon, online sources have learned. Unlike the recently introduced KRZR K1m, the MAXX is more a direct successor to the original RAZR in design. It adds an upgraded 2-megapixel camera, external music controls with a large external display, and 50MB of internal memory to complement the existing microSD card slot. Expect the Verizon MAXX to support EVDO mobile broadband as well. As the phone has not been officially announced, no pricing is available; the existence of professional photography of the new model, however, indicates a release within the next few weeks.
German outfit Maxfield has today announced its first GPS receiver, the MAX-TRACK. Running on Windows CE 5.0 with a 400 MHz Samsung processor, Maxfield claims it has the "world's fastest sat nav system." More interesting may be the accompanying features. The receiver comes with Maxfield's MAX-Navigator 5 software, covering the whole of Western Europe and allowing most of that to be loaded at any given time. Route plotting can be customized by setting preferred routes and/or blocking specific streets, which may come in handy if you know that the Champs-�lys�es is going to be jammed. Maxfield is probably best known for its audio players, such as the G-FLASH and the BLACKline. The MAX-TRACK comes out in November.
Luxury home theater equipment maker Bang & Olufsen has long been known for producing exotic audio and video systems, but is only now taking its first steps into the media center market with its upcoming BV9. Though few details are known about its features, the 50-inch plasma TV is expected to incorporate a media center function in the vein of HP's MediaSmart display, which gives access to music, photos, and videos from a host PC without having to attach separate streaming hardware. Appropriately for the company's high-end focus, the BV9 should also include four HDMI ports (double the industry standard) for full HD video and the ability to control multiple complete speaker systems. Pricing and availability have not yet been determined.
Electronics importer Audio Cubes has just made the IS201 Universal iPod Dock available to American buyers. The $169 product enables users to connect their iPod to several devices at once, including TV and home theatre systems. Phono, S-Video, RC-5, IR-Flasher and RS-232C connections are supported. IR-Flasher allows the dock to control (or be controlled by) an AV receiver, while RS-232 enables PC control. A remote control is bundled with the system. Audio Cubes further claims the IS201 will accept any iPod from the third generation onwards, charging players while in use. Of special note is the actual connection point for inputs and outputs: since it's separate from the dock itself, you can prevent your desktop from becoming a cluttered mess of cables.
Sound ID announced on Monday two new wireless headsets that it says help with the common problems of phone conversations. The flagship SoundFlavors is a combination headset and external microphone that includes an adaptive sound system that can focus on the caller's voice while blocking out wind and other ambient noise which is often caught by regular earpieces. While adaptive technology has existed in the past, what makes Sound ID's system different is the ability to prioritize it through different modes: a Phone Mode exists for the most common uses, but an Amplification Mode can deliberately bias the audio towards background sounds and a CompanionLink Mode shifts attention to the external microphone for interviews. A One2One Mode is also available for two owners of Sound ID's headsets that takes advantage of their noise isolation. The SoundFlavors system includes a charging cradle and ships now for $699.
For those who only need the technology in a simple headset, the SoundMate (pictured) supports all but the Amplification Mode (which requires a microphone placed away from the main source) and is also shipping now for $250.
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Nairobi — The destruction of the Maasai Mau forest pose negative environmental implications to both Tanzania and Kenya.
The two countries depend on common water resources emanating from the forest.
Maasai Mau, which covers 46,278 hectares, is part of the larger 400,000-hectare Mau Forest Complex - Kenya's biggest forest block. It forms the upper catchment of the Ewaso Nyiro, a river that flows into Lake Natron where millions of flamingos breed.
It also constitutes much of the headwaters of the Mara river which flows through the Maasai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Both are world famous parks of important biological diversity with an estimated 450 and 540 species of birds, respectively.
Besides birds, the bongo and the yellow-backed duiker, the leopard and the African elephant occur in areas bordering Maasai Mau while the giant forest hog, or Greater Galago, grant giraffe, cape buffalo and other animals occupy the moist forest zone and other areas in the forest. Ewaso Nyiro and Mara rivers are also intricately linked to the well-being of the vast pastoralist economy that spans across many districts in Kenya and Tanzania.
But the ongoing hiving off of more land from Maasai Mau and Ngong forests are typical cases that demonstrate how powerful public officials have been more lethal to forests that power saws.
The grabbing of forest land started during former president Jomo Kenyatta's rule, when by the stroke of the pen he would sanction the conversion of a forest into agricultural land, particularly for tea production by his cronies.
When former president Daniel arap Moi took power in 1978, he promised to follow his predecessor's footsteps, and literally did so.
By using forests and other public land to seek popularity. Moi himself acquired 1,000 hectares in the Transmara forest of Narok District in the 1980s. This was long before the advent of multi-party politics when Moi's continued hold on to power faced real and legalised challenge.
Indeed, in the 1990s, public land and forests became handy in keeping cronies and entire communities voting for Moi and Kanu. As a result, nearly every forest in the country - Karura, Kaptagat, Sirimon, Marmanet, Cherangani, Mt Kenya, Imenti - was targeted in a grand scandal that has few parallels anywhere in Africa.
The most infamous decision was when the Moi regime attempted to degazette 67,185 hectares from 12 forest blocks around the country. The government had used the pretence that the forests were already settled on and all it was doing was to rationalise the status quo.
It took the efforts of experts of Unep's Division of Early Warning and Assessment to reveal that all this was untrue and many of the forest were actually intact.
With the land grabs not ending, ecological and hydrological functions and services that the forests offered were irreparably interrupted with. Rains became less frequent in some areas, and when they came they were violent storms that caused floods.
However, when Mwai Kibaki succeeded Moi, he soon set up the Ndung'u's Commission to investigate and report on all land grabbing that had taken place since Independence. And like all past commissions, the Ndung'u commission made an impressive effort to uncover the scandals, but its report is now gathering dust in official government stores.
Later, the government was to cry foul as parliament refused to pass the Forest Bill, while the Cabinet resolved to kick out thousands of squatters from various government forests - Maasai Mau, Mt Kenya, Karuri, Sirimon, Ebuuru and Dundori, among others.


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Dec. 5, 2012
Long Beach, Calif. - Season tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Long Beach State baseball season, which will see the Dirtbags host defending champions Arizona, Wichita State, USC, UCLA, and Cal State Fullerton in non-conference games before facing another strong Big West schedule, including new member Hawai'i.
The Dirtbags return seven starters, including senior All-Big West third baseman Juan Avila, as well as two second-team All-Big West pitchers in closer Kyle Friedrichs and reliever Jon Maciel, and an honorable mention starter in Ryan Strufing. Long Beach State was one game away from the Big West Championship a season ago, and features a strong recruiting class to supplement the veteran returners.
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Amazon Prime offers music, JetBlue will debut a 'Mint' section, and Starbucks teams with Duracell.
Smoke diverts JetBlue Boston-to-BWI flight to Philly
A Baltimore-bound JetBlue flight out of Boston was diverted to Philadelphia on Sunday evening after smoke was reported in the cabin.
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A small fire broke out in the engine of JetBlue flight that landed at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport late Wednesday morning, airport officials say.
Clayton Osbon should be set free, judge rulesComment
Clayton Osbon was charged with interference with a flight crew for the March incident, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity in July.
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This Q&A with Allan King provides a small measure of insight to the documentary filmmaker and his craft.
Can we trust documentary filmmakers to tell us the "truth"?
You can only judge what is true or not true based on your own experience of life. Documentary filmmaking is not about telling the truth, it is about exploring reality. All that you can expect is that which you experience, and that the film corresponds with your sense of actuality.
Who is the most important person you collaborate with on your process?
Each and every member of the team is important. I depend on the intuition of the cameraman to capture the actuality. I depend on the structural sense of the editor to best reflect what is actually on screen. I depend on the emotional expressiveness of the composer to echo the feelings of the film. Filmmaking is an intensely collaborative process and without the contributions of all the team members, a strong film could never be made.
What inspires you to tackle the subjects that you do? Dying, Memory Loss, Rebellion, Adolescence, etc?
Each and every film I have ever made, I have made in order to explore an aspect of the human condition about which I am ignorant. For example, as I became older I was aware that eventually I would die and it would be useful to explore what that experience was all about, which is why I made Dying at Grace. I also understood little or nothing about the experience of losing one's memory, thus I made Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company. As a young man I also realized I had experienced many emotional difficulties in growing up, so I made a film called Warrendale about troubled youngsters. I've been very privileged over a lifetime to be paid to explore those emotional issues which most perplex people.
What was it like filming Who Has Seen the Wind in Arcola, Saskatchewan?
With Who Has Seen the Wind I was fortunate to work with colleagues who were especially skilled in explaining face-to-face to each and every member of the community what our objective was and they were then able to mobilize the entire community to make their stores and facilities available for filming.
We also thanked the province of Saskatchewan for making Who Has Seen the Wind possible by inviting the then-premiere of the province, Alan Blakeny, to join me in the front seat on an old Model A Ford to the Arcola cinema carrying a sheath of wheat as a bouquet to the world premiere of the film. The event made the national news, drawing cross-country attention to the opening of the film and it was the most successful Canadian feature film of its year.
Have you had subjects ask you to cut something that they have said? How do you handle a situation like that?
Yes, I have had participants who have asked me to cut a line, and I reminded them of our agreement, and refused to cut it. For example, in Warrendale when one of the children didn't like what he said and I refused to cut it. I do this because to breach an agreement is to breech trust, and trust is essential to veracity in filmmaking.
Have you ever felt that the camera has gone too far or that you shouldn't be there filming?
The camera people who work with me always give a nod to the people they're filming to assure that they are comfortable with proceeding. This is important in maintaining the trust of the people you are filming and ensuring that it feels trustworthy to an audience.


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QPR boss Paulo Sousa was satisfied to come away with a point from a tough midweek trip to Cardiff.
Michael Chopra and Ross McCormack came closest to breaking the deadlock for the hosts while ex-Bluebird Wayne Routledge provided Rangers' main threat, but both sides had to settle for a goalless draw.
"We played very well against a team that wants to be in the Premier League next season," said Sousa.
"After last week's poor performance against Ipswich, we showed everyone that we can play good football. We have played well and created a lot of chances but we still need to win these games.
"When we don't get three points after playing so well it is frustrating but I'm always proud of the players, especially after coming here to a difficult place and doing so well."
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Pinpoint the exact locations of Tweets™ from your neighborhood or anywhere in the world with Twerbil™, the interactive Tweet™ mapping app! Warning: Since Tweet™ content is unpredictable and uncensored, this app is recommended for adults only. FAQ Q) How do I find my neighborhood? A) Navigate in the Bing Maps™ view and then hit the refresh button. On relaunch, Twerbil™ will always return to this location. Q) How do I go to interesting locations with minimal effort? A) Press the favorites button to take you to random Tweet™ intensive cities. Q) How do I change from satellite to street view? A) The mode button toggles this setting. Q) How do I find the location of a particular Tweet™? A) Tapping on the Tweet™ or pushpin will bring the correspondingly colored item into view. Q) How do I follow the Tweets™ of a certain user? A) Select a user's Tweet™ and then press the user button. While viewing the user, Twerbil™ will also display linked photo thumbnails from Instagram™, twitpic™, and yfrog™. Q) How do I follow the Twerbil South America trek? A) Select any Twerbil™ system message with the gerbil logo and then press the user button to follow the Twerbil™ Twitter feed from Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay featuring geolocation and photos. Tweet™ is a trademark of Twitter™ Bing Maps™ is a trademark of Microsoft™ Gerbil images by benmckune and Officially Mr. X Icons by glyphicons Twerbil™ for Windows Phone™ uses Json.Net by James Newton-King
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A Pentagon analyst at the center of an investigation that has rocked the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will plead guilty.
Edward Adams, a spokesman for the U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Va., announced last week that Lawrence Franklin had scheduled a guilty plea for this week. Edwards said he did not know what charge Franklin would plead to, or if the plea is part of a larger deal.
Lawyers for Franklin in the past have suggested that he would plead guilty to charges that he moved classified documents out of a designated area to his home in West Virginia, the least of the charges against Franklin. He also is charged with leaking classified information to Steve Rosen and Keith Weissman, two AIPAC staffers who have since been fired, and to Israeli diplomats. Franklin's lawyers said in August that they would seek to try Franklin separately from Rosen and Weissman, who also have been indicted.
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AboutExhibition of works by Tacy Kneale, Colin Beagley and Richard James 12 - 16 May 2014 Tacy Kneale I find insects and spiders fascinating. Their bodies and their lives are so different to ours and we fear or despise them. But they are vital for our continued existence. From exotic insects beautifully preserved in collections, I have gone back to painting more familiar creatures found in corners or on windowsills. They don't have to be perfect, if they are slightly chewed or missing a leg, that just makes them all the more interesting. I hope my paintings will persuade people to look again at these wonderful creatures. And perhaps to think twice before squashing them www.tacykneale.com Colin Beagley My recent paintings are an attempt to create suburban scenes that on the surface are aesthetic but have an underlying sense of menace. When I travel between two destinations I take note, mainly in the form of photographs, of areas that have a balance between tension and the picturesque. I then manipulate them into an image that draws on those deep rooted paranoid feelings that we all experience when we are travelling between our safe places, especially when we decide to take a short cut. www.colinbeagley.com Richard James There is something intriguing concealed at the junction of land and sea. The coastal regions of Britain - especially those of Scotland - provide the focus and materials for my work. I want to uncover fragments of hidden mystery and to explore the subliminal landscape. The objects I collect, and the way I combine them, is a recognition of the transience of life. The box serves to protect and highlight their importance - to preserve them in contemporary reliquaries. If we must have something carnal to revere - some symbol of magic and supernatural power - why should it not come from the animals and birds, our companions in life? www.richardjames-art.co.uk
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Dr Oz: Quinoa Super Grain
Dr. Oz has talked about grains in the past and he has even talked about quinoa as being a "super" grain, but there are several others that you may not be aware of, but adding them to your diet will improve your health in many ways!
Dr Oz: Super Grain Teff Benefits
Nutritionist Heidi Skolnik said that super grains are eaten all over the world, but here in the U.S. we are overly consumed with wheat and often do not explore other options. Heidi explained that super grains are usually carbohydrates that are packed with nutrients like higher protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
Teff – Teff is such a tiny grain that manufacturers are unable to process it, which is good for us! Heidi Skolnik told Dr. Oz teff tastes similar to flaxseed with a touch of sweetness and will keep you full longer, which makes it a much better alternative to the many types of "carbage" according to Heidi. She said carbage is carbohydrate junk, like potato chips, that really does not offer any health benefits at all. Teff is also loaded with calcium, you can purchase it in whole grain form and cook it just like rice or if you are lucky you might be able to find teff wraps at your grocery store!
Dr Oz: Millet Super Grain Filled With Magnesium
The next super grain is a wonderful choice because it is not only versatile, but also good for you. Dr. Oz said he personally loves millet, which is similar to grits in texture according to Heidi Skolnik. She said it is high in magnesium and B vitamins and is often fed to birds here in the United States, but more and more people are realizing how good millet is for humans.
- Buy millet hulled NOT pearled
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Dr Oz: Kamut Super Grain Boosts Energy
The next super grain is one believed to have been carried by Noah on the Ark! It is called kamut and is considered a high energy version of wheat because it contains 40% more protein than regular wheat. Just ½ cup of kamut contains more protein than an egg with the added benefit of Omega-3 fatty acids! Dr. Oz challenged three self-professed carb lovers to replace kamut in their diets and they all said they loved the taste and had more energy after eating it rather than the usual crash that comes from their usual white rice or potato chips.
Dr Oz: Does Buckwheat Contain Wheat?
Buckwheat is an earthy, nutty grain that is actually not wheat at all! It is gluten-free and helps improve your circulation and to reduce your bad cholesterol as well as improving the appearance of varicose veins.
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Community College Notebook: Soccer teams clinch WSC titles
Ventura County has dominated Western State Conference soccer this fall.
A combined 19-0-5 in conference play, the Oxnard College men and Ventura College women both clinched WSC titles in the past six days.
The Oxnard men (13-2-4, 11-0-4), ranked No. 3 in Southern California and No. 7 in the state, clinched a share of its third WSC title in six years with a 4-1 win at Hancock on Tuesday night.
One year after an undefeated WSC campaign wasn't enough to edge Santa Barbara City, sophomores like goalkeeper Osvaldo Vallodolid, fullback Estanilo Arevalo and midfield Victor Magana knew that every win was precious this season.
"Everybody learned from the finish to last year and knew that going undefeated wasn't enough," Oxnard coach Ross Greaney said. "I think enough of our players knew the importance of every point, to make sure it didn't slip through our fingers again."
Put in position by their 4-1 win over Santa Barbara City, the Ventura women (13-5-1, 8-0-1) finished the job Friday with a 5-0 bruising of Cuesta.
After losing five of six matches early against some of the best teams in the nation, the Pirates, ranked No. 9 in Southern California and No. 13 in the state, rebounded with a 12-game unbeaten streak.
"When you play the type of competition we played, it's certainly pretty tough," Ventura coach Steve Hoffman said. "We didn't really hide from anybody and that's why we're playing so well."
Oxnard's attack has been led by striker Travis Bowen (14 goals) and attacker Max Madrigal (six goals, 10 assists).
"There is definitely a respect ... in the way that teams will play us, putting players behind the ball and defend just for a tie," Greaney said. "It's good preparation for playoffs."
After it wraps the regular season up Friday against visiting Oxnard, Ventura should be a much more dangerous postseason opponent later this month than its seed would hint.
"You get everybody healthy and you can go on a run," Hoffman said. "We're ready to rock and roll."
Oxnard needs a tie against cross-county rival Moorpark on Friday to clinch the title outright.
Cardona commits
A big part of the resurgence of the Ventura College women's soccer team has been the goalscoring of striker Daisy Cardona.
The Buena High product committed verbally to the University of Oklahoma on Monday.
"This kid scores goals," Hoffman said of Cardona. "Goalscorers are born."
An honorable-mention All-American as a freshman, Cardona has 18 goals and 15 assists as a sophomore, scoring in all nine WSC games.
comeback trail
Since falling in four sets at Santa Barbara City on Oct. 17, the Moorpark College women's volleyball team has worked for its second chance.
A five-match winning streak has meant the Raiders (12-7, 7-1) will be playing for a piece of their fifth straight WSC North title Friday night when they welcome first-place Santa Barbara (14-6, 8-0) to Raider Pavilion.
"At least we've put ourselves in that position," Moorpark coach Steve Burkhart said. "I feel good about the way we've been playing."
Running a non-traditional system that features three middle blockers, Moorpark has slowly improved throughout its schedule.
"It's been a slow evolution," Burkhart said. "This is a team you wish you had for another month."
Middles Gabriella Luciani, Taylor Susim and Brittany Sharpe also have to share outside and opposite hitter responsibilities.
Susim is second in the WSC with block assists (49). Outside hitter Amber Glaab leads the team in hitting (.223) and kills (183).
No complaints
Matching up two conference foes in the first round of a 10-team postseason tournament may undermine conference play.
But Mark Schmidt didn't mind that the seeding committee pitted his Ventura College men's water polo team against WSC foe Los Angeles Valley in the first round of the Southern California regional playoffs Thursday.
"It's familiar, it's nothing new," the Ventura coach said. "But, for my guys at least, it's not a bad matchup."
Ventura lost to the WSC champions twice, 11-10 on Sept. 15 and 10-9 in WSC play Oct. 17.
"We've got motivation to play Valley again," Schmidt said. "We lost to them twice by one goal each and both times we were pretty disappointed."
The winner of the No. 8 vs. No. 9 matchup, hosted by Fullerton College at 3:45 p.m., gets top-seeded Golden West (23-0) on Friday.
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