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Always composing stories in her head, Collette began her first novel at the age of eight. Since then, she has obtained her bachelor's degree in English literature and master's degree in education while squeezing in her writing whenever possible. The author is currently hard at work on her best-selling Evans Family Series and recently released book four, Kat's Last Chance. Her previous novels include Hannah's Blessing and the critically acclaimed Forever Sunshine, which was voted #35 in the Heart Press Publishing's Best Women's Fiction poll. The New England native now resides in Arizona with her family and multiple family pets.
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on Jan. 23, 2012 :
omg, never read this book in public especially then end, I have had to stop so many times, so emotional but a wonderful book, making you appreciate everything you love in your life.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
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on Dec. 19, 2011 :
Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions when reading this great story and have at least 5 boxes of tissues on hand. I have never been so affected by a story, Collette
Scott is now going to be one of my favourite authors.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Linda Hawley
on Oct. 04, 2011 :
This author has found a way to take powerful subject matter and weave it into a love story in a way that I've only ever seen Nicholas Sparks be able to do well. This story is so well written that the reader is compelled to invest in the characters, wonder what will happen next, and simply not be able to put the book down. Long after I finished Forever Sunshine, the characters were stuck in my head--like great fiction should. Collette Scott has just won me as a new reader for her novels, and I have willingly gone! I rarely rate a book five stars. I only do it when the balance between characterizations and plot is perfected, the writing superb, and the storyline unique. Buy the book; you won't regret it.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
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Tima Murrell
on Sep. 28, 2011 :
Cherisse takes a call from her sister that will forever change her life. Her sister Shelly is living in an abusive relationship and needs a place to stay until her husband calms down. But it doesn't go exactly as planned. Before the night is over Cherisse will meet a man that will help not only her, but her sister.
The book deals with abuse, grief and love. The Prologue begins with Cherisse writing about how her doctor told her that perhaps writing about her grief would help her get past the pain. So you know that there will be sad parts from the very beginning. The author warned me that the book would be sad, but it was also nice to have the warning at the beginning. Just in case I wanted to have some tissues handy.
There are some books that capture your interest from the very beginning and never let go. When I get a book like this I am so into the book that I fail to notice what is going on around me, I don't notice if something is worded wrong or misspelled. The world fades and I begin living the story.
This is just that sort of book. I couldn't put the book down. The subject of spousal abuse was handled so well. It really showcased what is going on in the lives of these poor women. This book is labeled as fiction, but truly felt like I was reading a true story. The main character is telling her story in first person. So I felt like I was given an even closer look into her life by hearing the story in her own words.
I arrived early for an appointment and finished this book in the car. I sat in my car and cried my eyes out. I HATE sad stories, but I would read this book again, it was that good. And also to be fair, only about 2 chapters are sad. The story ends well and left me feeling thankful for my wonderful husband in more ways than one. I appreciated the way the author showcased a beautiful marriage and an abusive one. It leaves hope for the abused wife that there are wonderful marriages out there.
I would highly recommend this book and can't wait to read the author's next book.
I received this book free of charge in exchange for my honest review.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
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Sandra Keys
on Aug. 28, 2011 :
Forever Sunshine by Collette Scott
Cherisse Bridwell is young and naive, and is focused solely on finishing her college degree and beginning her career. Her life changes in one evening when her sister Shelly turns up at her home. Shelly is in an abusive relationship. Shelly's husband comes to Cherisse's home and the police have to be called, that's when Cherisse first meets Sergeant Brandon Nicholson.
With the guidance of Brandon both Cherisse and Shelly learn how to get on with their lives through the many ups and downs and trauma's they encounter.
This book begins as a story of Shelly's abuse at the hands of her violent husband and how she attempts escape and a new life. The book deals with the subject of Domestic Abuse clearly and truthfully. It really is what happens, statistics back this up. It shows how hard it is to leave, how hard it is for the children to trust again. Then it flows into a whirlwind love story, that's so tenderly written, where everything is going perfectly only to be hit by a tragedy. The book shows how the characters pick up the pieces and carry on with life. Then finally it also deals with the danger of being on the police force.
This book may be a novel but it is so true to life, it could have actually happened. Brilliant book that I read in only two sittings! i have tried so hard not to give away any spoilers in this review that the only other thing I can say is "Get that tissue box handy ladies , because with this book you will surely need it!"
Just had to add to my review that my 74 year old mother read this on my kindle and thought it was fantastic, in fact, she asked if had really happened? Was it a true story? My mother found the whole writing about the domestic abuse really accurate and true to life. She said it was the best book she had read in ages. (and yes she did shed quite a few tears too!!)
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
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kara douglass
on Aug. 06, 2011 :
This book is great.
Would recommend it everyone.
I would also wish for a sequel, with maybe the continuation of Cher's story.
Many thanks on a GREAT READ!
(reviewed the day of purchase)
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KC Stone
on July 14, 2011 :
Love is a powerful feeling to say the least. In Forever-Sunshine, Collette Scott not only captured the vital emotions associated with love, but she also revealed the true meaning of it. Cherisse… young, vibrant and inexperienced in the "real world" was my best friend from the beginning. She is forced into reality with a simple knock on her door by her sister, Sherry, and her life would never be the same.
Miracles can come in strange little packages that are sometimes disguised as handsome, powerful, and mouth-watering men, like Brandon. Brandon walked beside Cherisse from the first "accident" to the very last, guiding her and giving her the strong embrace that would see her through it all. Every good woman should have a Brandon in her life!
This novel is truly amazing from the first page, however, it shares an ugly truth with its readers. Domestic violence is a slithering poisonous snake waiting in the weeds. You may not see it in your daily talks with your neighbor, at your school PTA meetings or even at the family barbeque. But while trying to stay hidden and out of sight, this snake with strike leaving everyone around it in fear and turmoil. Collette Scott does a wonderful job shedding light on this dangerous issue by writing a compelling love story that proves the pain, joy and triumph of true love. You will smile at the flirtatious comments, become breathless with the passion, and will fight back the tears with little success.
It was my pleasure to read such a touching story.
KC Stone
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
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Jay O'Neal
on July 07, 2011 :
I bought this book in paperback a few weeks ago and finished it in one day. I couldn't put it down. From the very 1st chapter, I was pulled into the story and felt like I knew the characters personally. The situations are real and easy to identify with. This book will leave u wishing for a sequel.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
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Blanche Elizabeth
on July 06, 2011 :
A fantastic new writer! I started this book last night and could not put it down. I was up until all hours, engrossed. The writing is clear, crisp and fast-paced, and the character development is so good I feel as though I would recognize any of them on the street. The story itself is amazingly emotional. You feel the character's love, anger, sadness and joy. I was so wrapped up in the story that I did not want it to end. Absolutely fantastic!
(reviewed the day of purchase)
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May Shan
on May 28, 2011 :
This book is breathtaking, emotional, and an amazing first novel. It made me think about the story for a while afterwards, and I found myself wanting to keep reading even after it was over. It was very deep, very well written. Forever Sunshine definetely gave me a different prospective on what goes on behind closed doors. Great story, but be prepared to shed a few tears at the end.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
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Geoffrey Brennan
on May 02, 2011 :
I've read books that I can't put down, that grab you in the first few pages and draw you into the characters lives. This book does all that and leaves a lasting emotional impact. Great character development with a storyline that goes deeper than a typical romance. The story is well developed and current. Definitely a good read.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)


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Linux Small Business Servers: Can Zentyal Succeed?
At first glance, Zentyal seems to be making all the right moves — raising more than $1 million to promote Linux into the small business server market. Zentyal is building a partner network for VARs — striving to counter Microsoft Small Business Server along the way. But The VAR Guy wonders: Can Zentyal really succeed in the SMB server software market — where so many other Linux distributions have failed?
Further complicating matters: Can Zentyal's small business server software thrive when so many SMB customers are shifting their server budgets to cloud services?
Let's start with some upbeat anecdotes. Zentyal raised $1 million in Series A venture capital from Open Ocean Capital in December 2011. Open Ocean Capital previously backed MySQL, the wildly popular open source database that Oracle ultimately acquired when it purchased Sun Microsystems.
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When you're reaching for the stars, there's nothing quite like a booster rocket to get you there faster.
For 18 students from around Hawaii - including three in the University of Hawaii Maui College's Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology program - the booster is the Akamai Workforce Initiative Internship Program.
Two of the Maui students assigned to a seven-week project at Pacific Defense Solutions LLC have been rewarded for their hard work through the Akamai internship with part-time positions at the Maui-based technology company as they continue to pursue their degrees, converting their internships into earn-while-you-learn jobs. PDS specializes in complex optical systems and advanced image processing.
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Interns Laurie Hozaki and Chad Nagata, both University of Hawaii Maui College students, assemble a satellite-tracking telescope Friday afternoon in Kihei. The 8-inch mirror telescope is equipped with a fast-frame camera and tracking system that allows it to locate and photograph satellites as they pass over Maui.
Pacific Defense Solutions staffers Kawai Kuluhiwa (second photo)?and Daron Nishimoto are working with participants in the Akamai Workforce Initiative Internship Program.
Pacific Defense Solutions staffers Kawai Kuluhiwa (second photo)?and Daron Nishimoto are working with participants in the Akamai Workforce Initiative Internship Program.
"They impressed me a lot with their work ethic. They were willing to learn, and they learned quickly," said Daron Nishimoto, PDS adviser to Akamai interns Laurie Hozaki and Chad Nagata.
"They displayed good teamwork, supporting each other every day they were working together. They paid attention to detail, and they got good data. I was really impressed."
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Center for Adaptive Optics and the University of Hawaii, the Akamai Workforce Initiative aims to prepare Hawaii students for careers in electronics, optics and related fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Since its inception in 2003, Akamai internships have supported more than 150 students, of which a third have been women and 70 percent were from a minority group ranked as underrepresented in technology fields. Not coincidentally, a mentor with Pacific Defense Solutions for Hozaki and Nagata was Kawai Kuluhiwa, a Native Hawaiian woman and original Akamai intern who went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in astronomy.
A third Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology student at UH-Maui College, Bryan Baello, was assigned to the UH Institute for Astronomy for an internship on preparing light-gathering mirror surfaces for telescopes.
All were present for the culmination of the 2010 Akamai Internship, a symposium held at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on Aug. 6, during which each intern was required to do a presentation on the work performed.
Hozaki's presentation, "Building a daytime satellite-tracking telescope system - camera system integration," dealt with the technology of setting up camera systems to identify and track debris from the Iridium-Cosmos satellite collision in 2009. Nagata's presentation, "Tracking a rogue satellite (Galaxy 15) for photometric and positional information," dealt with configurations for an optical system to locate and track a malfunctioning communications satellite.
The two students benefited from having similar projects that allowed them to collaborate on developing solutions, with PDS providing an opportunity to succeed.
They also were provided opportunities by studying at home at UH-Maui College. Hozaki and Nagata said they initially went to Mainland schools but returned home after the first year. Costs were a major issue, although Hozaki added that she changed her mind about her original interest in video game design.
"I always kind of liked video games," she said. Tracking satellites and space debris can be a lot like speeding through a video game, but there is a major difference.
"We're now working in real time using computer and optical systems that are following objects in space. I learned there are more than 25,000 big objects out there. I never knew that. We were tracking a few satellites in different orbits."
A lot of satellites and objects, actually.
"Our research was actually doing a survey of what's out there orbiting around Earth," Nagata said.
Nagata said he intended to major in computer engineering, and liked math and science in high school, but the cost of his first year at Washington State University brought him back to UH-Maui College for the Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology program as a more realistic option.
Both said they will consider the Bachelor of Applied Science in engineering technology offered at UH-MC, although both still have a year to go to complete work on their associate in applied science degrees in electronics and computer engineering technology.
Baello, who enrolled at UH-Maui College for the electronic and computer engineering option, said he expects to continue in the program for a Bachelor of Applied Science in engineering technology. His presentation was on "Controlling an electron beam to polish mirrors."
Born in the Philippines and raised in Minnesota, he said he wanted to relocate to Maui.
"I had a high interest in electronics. I've always wanted to know how things worked," he said.
Most Akamai interns can't take advantage of immediate work offers since most are in school away from Maui. Of the 15 other interns in the 2010 program, eight are in school on the Mainland and seven are at University of Hawaii campuses on Oahu or Hilo. All are majoring in engineering, computer engineering or related science and technology fields.
While it's rare for Akamai interns to be offered continuing positions, it's not unusual for an internship to result in future employment, Akamai officials said. In offering the positions to the students, as well as having Kuluhiwa on its staff, Pacific Defense Solutions was highlighted as a Maui-based technology company that fully supports the goals of the Akamai Workforce Initiative of providing career opportunities in Hawaii.
Hozaki and Nagata said the electronic and computer engineering curriculum was a foundation, but much of their work with PDS required them to learn on the job. The Akamai internships include a one-week training session before the students go to their seven-week assignments, where they conduct research under guidance of mentors provided by the companies. Interns receive a stipend for the eight-week program.
The Akamai Workforce Initiative was created specifically to provide training in high-technology career fields for Hawaii students, particularly students who must overcome barriers to their educational goals such as family income or as an underrepresented minority in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
More information on the Akamai program can be found online at kopiko.ifa.hawaii. edu/akamai/.
* Edwin Tanji is a former city editor for The Maui News who is temporarily assisting in the marketing office at UH-Maui College.
* Internship program. The Akamai Workforce Initiative is supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the University of Hawaii. It is led by the UH Institute for Astronomy on Maui in partnership with UH-Maui College and the University of California at Santa Cruz. A story on Page A3 Monday had incomplete information on sponsorship of the Akamai internship program.


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Tower Talk February 2014
Featured Story
Power Hour Plus
Breakfast and Networking with Gabrielle Dow
Wine Tasting at the President's Residence
CE Spring Event: An Evening with Faculty Authors
2014 Busta Lecture: The Arts Transforming Communities
Reunion 2014 Update
Save the Date: NYC Bus Trip
100 Nights
Alumnae and Alumni News
Giving Back/Volunteer Opportunities
Calling all First-Generation Alums
First Impressions Committee
Networking Initiative Committee
Montrose Society: Marcia Maith-Cloud Glover '88
The Fearless 180
Seeking Donations for the Arizona/Mexico Border Experience with the SSNDs
University News
Notre Dame's Visit to Downton Abbey
Connemara, Ireland: 2014 Kylemore Abbey Summer Institute—Philosophy, Spirituality and Poetry
Join the "Ask An Alum" Social Media Campaign
From the SSNDs
In Memoriam
In the News
Featured Story
Presidential Search Update
The Honorable Kathleen O'Ferrall Friedman '62, Chair of the NDMU Presidential Search Committee, has announced the three finalists for the position of the 14th president of Notre Dame of Maryland University. This announcement follows a comprehensive nationwide search and more than three months of review, discussion and interviews.
The finalists are:
Andrea Chapdelaine, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Albright College in Reading, Pa.
Sara Thompson, Ph.D, M.B.A., Associate Provost for New Program Initiatives and Dean of the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Marylou Yam, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Saint Peter's University (formerly Saint Peter's College) in Jersey City, N.J.
Click here to read more about the candidates.
The finalists were invited to campus the week of February 24 for a series of meetings with a number of stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, the University administration, trustees, members of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and others. An integral part of the interview and selection process, the visits provide an opportunity for the Notre Dame community to learn more about the candidates—and for them to become better acquainted with our vibrant community.
As part of this process, three open forums were scheduled to provide the greater Notre Dame community—including alumnae, alumni and friends of the University—an opportunity to hear from each of the candidates.
At Notre Dame, we value our community and honor inclusivity. If you were able to participate in these open forums, we thank you for helping to shape the next chapter in Notre Dame's proud history! Click here to offer your feedback and comments on the candidates.
Power Hour Plus
Join us in 2014 for Power Hour Plus, a series of networking events, just-for-fun activities and professional and personal development workshops. Events are open to Notre Dame alums and the general public and are generally offered in the evening and on weekends throughout the academic year.
Breakfast and Networking with Gabrielle Dow
Join Notre Dame for a special breakfast and networking opportunity at the Center Club. Our guest speaker will be Gabrielle Dow, vice president of marketing for the Baltimore Ravens. Ms. Dow, who joined the Ravens prior to the 2006 season, oversees the team's marketing, promotions, advertising, branding, events, trademark and licensing, game entertainment and sponsor activation and fan affinity areas. She also launched Purple Friday and the first-ever professional team sports women's fan club, Purple!
Thursday, March 13 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Center Club, downtown Baltimore
Click here to register!
Wine Tasting at the President's Residence
Sample a variety of wines from across the country and the world at the beautiful Notre Dame President's Residence in Homeland. Zach Armiger of Armiger Imports will lead the tasting. Attendees can also enjoy a glass of their favorite wine, as well as hors d'oeuvres. Informal tours of the President's Residence will also be included at this special networking event, open to Notre Dame alums and friends.
Wednesday, May 14 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
President's Residence, 100 St. Albans Way
$20; includes tasting and hors d'oeuvres
Click here to register!
CE Spring Event: An Evening with Faculty Authors
Join us for readings and conversation with faculty members from Notre Dame's acclaimed Department of English—and a celebration of their recent publications! The evening is hosted by the Continuing Education Chapter of the Alumnae and Alumni Association. A portion of the proceeds benefits the CE Chapter Scholarship Fund.
Dr. Jeana DelRosso, co-editor of Unruly Catholic Women Writers
Dr. Gene Farrington, author of The Blue Heron
Shelley Puhak '97, author of Guinevere in Baltimore
Wednesday, April 2
5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Cocktail reception, President's Residence — $25
7 to 8 p.m. Lecture, Fourier Library (Room 103, Fourier Hall) — Free and open to the public
Click here to register!
2014 Busta Lecture: The Arts Transforming Communities
Join us for the 2014 Busta Lecture—an annual event honoring women leaders in business. This year, we're proud to host a prestigious group of Baltimore arts professionals who will discuss the ways in which their organizations are effecting real change in the city. These four outstanding women will share how they are building world-class cultural programs to transform local communities and the lives of residents of all ages.
Marin Alsop, Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Doreen Bolger, Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art
Rebecca Hoffberger, Director of the American Visionary Art Museum
Julia Marciari-Alexander, Director of The Walters Art Museum
Moderator: Caroline Busta, Associate Editor, Artforum magazine
Tuesday, April 22
7 p.m.
LeClerc Auditorium
Free of charge and open to the public with registration
Click here to register or call 410-532-5201
Reunion 2014
Reunion 2014 is seven short months away—and the Reunion Committee is moving ahead at full steam! Your class representatives should be in touch soon, if they haven't been already, to share some information about the weekend and invite you to join your class in the celebration. Watch your mailbox for a letter from your class reps.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Reunion, taking place September 19–21! As always, we have reserved room blocks at several area hotels for our out-of-town Reunion attendees. Click here for more information about participating hotels. Be sure to make your reservations early to take advantage of the special Notre Dame Reunion rate.
Save the Date: NYC Bus Trip
Last year's bus trip to New York City was so much fun that we've decided to do it again! Mark your calendars for November 1, 2014. More details to come.
100 Nights
On February 20, the Class of 2014 celebrated the beloved Notre Dame tradition of 100 Nights. Faculty, staff and alums gathered for the annual cocktail reception in Noyes Alumnae House to wish the students well as they begin the countdown to Commencement. Afterward, the students moved to Doyle Formal for dinner. As part of the celebration, President Joan Coley was made an honorary alumna of the Class of 2014! She was thrilled to be included in this special class of young women.
Alumnae and Alumni news
Class Notes
Baltimore author and Notre Dame alumna Sheri Booker '04 has won a NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work from a Debut Author for her memoir, Nine Years Under: Coming of Age in an Inner-City Funeral Home. Ms. Booker, who teaches at the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women, accepted the award during a ceremony on February 21 prior to the February 22 NAACP Image Awards national telecast. "It means the world that I can bring this award back home to Baltimore, the national headquarters of the historic NAACP," she said. "I share this honor with my beloved mother who passed just weeks ago. I'm also thrilled that my wonderful students at the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women have the opportunity to witness the limitless opportunities that come with hard work, discipline and perseverance."
Giving back/volunteer opportunities
Calling all First-Generation Alums
NDMU's Trailblazers Program for first-generation college students is looking for alumnae and alumni to participate in a panel discussion titled Thinking About Your Future: Majors & Careers in April.
The Trailblazers Program, launched in 2010 to support first-generation college students in the Women's College, has grown to a community of more than 100 students, with the first group of Trailblazers set to graduate in May. The program provides ongoing, essential support—from the first year to the finish line—to help students reap the benefits of college life, earn their degrees and make their way into the world as Notre Dame grads.
We're specifically seeking Notre Dame alums—who, like our Trailblazers, were first-generation college students—to share your experiences and insights on how you've put your NDMU degree to work for you. To volunteer for the panel, please contact Beth Green, Trailblazers Director, at 410-532-5813 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
First Impressions Committee
Do you have professional experience and knowledge that could benefit a current Notre Dame undergraduate as she prepares to enter the workforce? The First Impressions program provides juniors and seniors in the Women's College with the skills to make a strong first impression.
The Office of Alumnae and Alumni Relations is actively seeking volunteers to review student resumes and conduct practice interviews. To volunteer or for more information, contact Alumnae and Alumni Relations at 410-532-5201 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
This year, forty students with a variety of majors were accepted into the program. Upcoming events include the annual Etiquette Dinner on March 25. Past workshops include a dynamic presentation on personal brand-building from WBAL sports broadcaster Gerry Sandusky (October 17), a professional dress fashion show at Macy's (November 25), a resume writing workshop (February 11) and the interview prep workshop (February 24).
Networking Initiative Committee
The Networking Committee of the Alumnae and Alumni Association is made up of Notre Dame graduates who work in higher education, law, public relations and many other fields. The group plans professional development and just-for-fun events for Notre Dame alums, including the Power Hour Plus networking series, which has hosted three successful events so far this academic year: It's a LinkedIn World—Are you Living in It? on January 16, the New York Bus Trip on November 2 and Make Your Move: Navigating Career Transition on October 12.
Additional events planned for this year include a networking breakfast at the Center Club on March 13 with Gabrielle Dow, VP of Marketing for the Ravens, and a wine tasting at the President's Residence on May 14. For more details, see the Power Hour Plus article in this issue of Tower Talk.
The next meeting is Wednesday April 30, at 5:30 p.m. in Noyes Alumnae House; wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. For more information or to RSVP, contact us at 410-532-5201 or email@example.com.
Montrose Society: Marcia Maith-Cloud Glover '88
Why have you chosen to support NDMU with a legacy gift as a member of the Montrose Society?
"Since my 1988 graduation from Notre Dame, I have contributed on a continuous basis to the annual fund. I am a proud graduate and realize the importance of supporting my alma mater. Joining the Montrose Society provided me one more opportunity to support NDMU through a legacy gift.
"In 2005, I was recognized as one of Maryland's Top 100 Women. In my bio for The Daily Record publication, I noted my graduation from Notre Dame as one of my most significant accomplishments. If not for the Weekend College program, I would not have achieved the personal and professional growth and recognition I have experienced and enjoyed. It was no easy task juggling home, family, work and school. However, the Weekend College format made the task doable. I am forever grateful to the dedicated professors, and committed professionals who supported and encouraged me.
"I know I benefited from the legacy gifts of others while attending the Weekend College program at Notre Dame. Now, it is my turn to make the same opportunities available for the next generation."
Click here for more information about legacy giving.
The Fearless 180
This month, join the fearless and faithful community of Notre Dame of Maryland University supporters. Become one of The Fearless 180—graduates making their first gifts to Notre Dame, in honor of the 180th anniversary of the founding of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
It's easy to make your first gift: Text FEARLESS, your name and your class year to 80888* to donate $10 to Notre Dame.
Alumnae and alumni gifts—of any amount—benefit The Notre Dame Fund and help extend the mission of the SSNDs to transform the world through education. Sustain the people and programs that make Notre Dame fearless by making a gift to The Notre Dame Fund today!
Don't forget to follow #Fearless180 on Facebook and Twitter. Every weekday in February we're featuring a new story about one of the Notre Dame graduates, faculty, staff, students and friends who fearlessly carry on the mission of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
Click here for more information about Fearless 180 or contact Rachael Mann, Annual Giving Coordinator, at email@example.com or 410-532-3197.
Seeking Donations for the Arizona/Mexico Border Experience with the SSNDs
On March 8, six Notre Dame students and staff members will head to Arizona for an eight-day cultural awareness trip led by Sr. Linda Stilling, SSND. The participants will live with the SSND community in Douglas, Arizona, and cross over into Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, for various experiential learning opportunities. These experiences will help participants gain an appreciation of the social justice issues surrounding the immigration debate, build relationships and solidarity with the poor and experience the convergence of learning, faith, and justice. Activities will include visits and interaction with the Migrant Resource Center and Shelters, the U.S. Border Patrol, Operation Streamline in the U.S. courts, the Healing Our Borders Vigil, Just Coffee, Micro Loan Garden Project and the Fill the Water Tanks Project.
The participants are seeking donations of new toothbrushes and cotton-blend (not 100% cotton) socks for the recipients of services at the Migrant Resource Center. All donations can be sent to Sr. Linda Stilling in the English Language Institute Office, FIC 016 by March 7. For more information, contact Sr. Linda at email@example.com. Thank you for your generosity!
University News
Notre Dame at Downton Abbey
Forty-four students and alums—some of them repeat attenders—from Women's College, Graduate Studies, College of Adult Undergraduate Studies, and Renaissance Institute traveled across the ocean this January for the annual Literary England and London Theater Tour. As usual, the group took in plenty of theater—Billy Elliott, several Samuel Beckett plays, and Henry V, starring Jude Law—and toured museums, cathedrals, churches, the Roman baths of Bath, Oxford and Stonehenge. They stayed near the Charles Dickens Museum at the President Hotel in Russell Square, where the Beatles stayed in 1963.
For many, the highlight of the trip was a guided tour of Highclere Castle, known well to fans of Downton Abbey as the home of the aristocratic Crawley family. Although Highclere was closed at the time of the group's visit, Lord and Lady Carnarvon—the estate's real-life owners—made a special exception for Notre Dame! The group toured much of the house, including such familiar spots as the library, which Dr. Bill Davis says is a beautiful room packed with 18th and 19th century books. The group also viewed some of the relics and reproductions of ancient Egyptian artifacts that an earlier Lord Carnarvon, who discovered and excavated King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, had collected over the years.
Since 1997, Dr. Davis says Notre Dame has taken about 500 people to London. The trip is open to students, faculty, staff, friends, family and alumnae and alumni; watch ndm.edu and future editions of Tower Talk for details on the 2015 trip, which will take place January 5 to 15. For more details, please contact Dr. Davis at 410-532-5510, firstname.lastname@example.com, 500i Gibbons Hall.
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Do you ever step on people's toes?
Dancing with a partner can be tricky. One needs to be a leader or a follower. Leading and following work mutually well together when the partners are in sync with each other.
When we are in sync with God, we let God lead in our life-dance. Jesus taught us to pray, "Lead us not into temptation" (Mt. 6:13). As the Psalmist prays, "Lead me in the way everlasting" (Ps. 139.24). Jesus tells Peter, "Someone will lead you where you do not want to go"—a statement that foreshadowed Peter's death (Jn. 21:18).
In this dance relationship, we need to trust God's lead. If we follow the Lord of the Dance, we will "not follow the crowd in doing wrong" (Ex. 23.2). As a responsive partner, we will say, "I will follow you wherever you go" (Mt. 8.19).
The dance floor of life is expansive. There are many who share it with us, and we may step on each other's toes as we go, but by following St. Paul's recommendation, we will "follow the way of love" (1 Cor. 14:1).
There is a time to mourn and a time to dance (Ecclesiastes 3:4). Remember that your Divine Partner is with you for both!
Your dancing Soul Sister— Mary Roy Weiss, SSND
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- Article and ad in the Maryland Daily Record naming Maryland's Top 100 Women, which includes NDMU Trustee Deborah S. Phelps and V.P. for Advancement Patricia A. Bosse '81.
- Feature on Shelley Puhak (Pen is Mightier) and book review of Dr. Jeana DelRosso's Unruly Catholic Women Writers in Feb. issue of Baltimore magazine.
- Dr. Maria Mouratidis quoted extensively in front-page Baltimore Sun feature in the Sunday, Feb. 2 issue on the Columbia Mall shooting, After the Gunfire.
- Jeffrey Tuer, NDMU assistant professor of criminology, was quoted in a USA TODAY College article on school shootings and social media, pointing to its negative effects, Social media helps experts understand, prevent school shooters.
- Dr. Maria Mouratidis, associate professor and chair of the psychology department, and Jim Mitchell, NDMU's Director of Risk Management, were interviewed Sunday on ABC2News (WMAR-TV) on the topic of trauma and security associated with the shooting at the Columbia Mall (no clip).
- The Baltimore Sun featured a quote from Notre Dame in the obituary of benefactor Willard Hackerman.
- The Catholic Review quotes Diane MacKenzie, Ph.D, director of the academic and career enrichment center, in a story on how universities help students choose majors, Not by degree alone: passion tops factors that lead to success after college.
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Barry Halper was good friends with both Brooks Robinson and Carl Yastrzemski, and, as a result, Barry's collection featured a multitude of items signed by the pair. Offered here are two pro model bats, signed, respectively, by each Hall of Famer. 1) 1969-72 Brooks Robinson H&B block-letter model "MC44" bat. Robinson has inscribed the bat in blue Sharpie (grading "9/10") on the barrel: "Barry – My best to a good friend – Brooks Robinson." The 34.37-inch, 33-ounce bat displays moderate use including ball and stitch marks, and an application of vintage white tape extending nine inches from the knob. Factory records indicate a shipment of both 34-inch and 35-inch model "MC44" bats to Robinson on 2/4/72. No 34.5 inch bats are listed in the shipping records; however, in their comments, MEARS makes note that it is very possible that there could be an error in the factory records, for the bat is otherwise a perfect factory record match in all respects. Graded A5 by MEARS (5 point base grade, with 2 points added for use and 2 points deducted for the unrecorded length). 2) 1973-75 Carl Yastrzemski H&B signature model "K48" team index bat. Yaz has inscribed the bat in blue Sharpie (grading "9/10") on the barrel, "To my pal Barry – my personal regards – Carl Yastrzemski." The bat features the number "6" stamped on the barrel, just to the right of the word "Powerized." In their comments, MEARS notes that the number "6" numerical stamping is usually found on equipment ordered by the Detroit Tigers. The 34.37-inch, 31.7-ounce bat displays significant use including ball marks, deeply embedded stitch marks, cleat marks, and a heavy amount of pine tar on the handle. Factory records fail to reveal any shipments of 34.5-inch, 32/33-ounce "K48" bats to Yastrzemski during the period 1972 through 1976, thus this bat was most likely a team-ordered bat. This is consistent with MEARS' note that the H&B shipping records document numerous index bats ordered by the Red Sox during the early to mid 1970s. Graded A8 by MEARS (5 point base grade, with 3 points added for use). From the Barry Halper Collection. LOAs from Dave Bushing & Troy Kinunen/MEARS and James Spence/JSA. Total: 2 bats. Reserve $200. Estimate $400/$800. SOLD FOR $940.00
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WAILUKU - A 31-year-old Wailuku man who admitted to police that he had sold drugs was sentenced Tuesday to a 10-year prison term.
For his conviction for attempted second-degree methamphetamine trafficking, Jonathan Teixeira was ordered to spend at least two years in prison before being eligible for parole.
Second Circuit Judge Peter Cahill followed a plea agreement in sentencing Teixeira, who also had pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and two counts of possessing drug paraphernalia.
"These are really serious offenses," Cahill said. "This goes beyond the possession and use of dangerous drugs, which is not healthy for you, not healthy for your family, not healthy for the community."
According to court records, some of the charges stemmed from an April 7 police search of a 2005 Honda sedan in which Teixeira had been a passenger. Police vice officers reported finding more than 24 grams of crystal methamphetamine in packets and in a container in the car, as well as empty packets and a gram scale. Police also recovered an electronic benefit transfer card belonging to a welfare benefit recipient who told police he had traded the card to Teixeira in exchange for crystal methamphetamine.
Three days later, after police officers located Teixeira in a Lexus in Happy Valley, he ran and was seen tossing four plastic packets containing crystal methamphetamine from his shorts pocket, according to police. After being arrested, Teixeira told police he had been supplied 1 ounce of
crystal methamphetamine and had sold one-eighth ounce for $385, court documents show.
Deputy Prosecutor Timothy Tate said Teixeira was at a "turning point," noting he had been in the Maui Drug Court program offering treatment and supervision as well as in a prison drug treatment program.
"He's had the benefit of all the system can offer," Tate said.
Teixeira apologized to his family "and anybody I've harmed through the things I have done."
Cahill said he hoped Teixeira wouldn't be back in court after he completes his sentence.
"It's real easy to write a letter," the judge said. "But actions speak louder than words and letters are just words. We live by our actions, and we are punished by our actions as well."
According to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, Teixeira has prior convictions for second-degree burglary, second-degree forgery and attempted second-degree theft.
In another sentencing Tuesday, a 34-year-old Kahului man was placed on five years' probation for drug charges.
Paulino Verzosa Jr. was given credit for nearly nine months he had previously spent in jail.
He had pleaded no contest to two counts of third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and possessing drug paraphernalia in connection with police searches of him and his Aoloa Loop residence on March 15, 2011.
That day, police vice officers reported finding $2,863 in Verzosa's pocket, methamphetamine and a glass smoking pipe containing methamphetamine residue in his bathroom and numerous empty plastic packets in his bedroom, according to court records. An electric gun was found in the driver's side panel of his vehicle, police reported.
Since being released on supervision when he changed his plea, Verzosa has been attending outpatient drug treatment, said Deputy Public Defender Wendy Hudson.
She said his prior convictions were more than 10 years old.
Deputy Prosecutor Tracy Jones said Verzosa hadn't been convicted of many violent crimes "for the last decade because he was in prison."
In September 2001, Verzosa was sentenced to a 10-year prison term after being convicted of two firearms offenses, first-degree reckless endangering, third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug, possessing drug paraphernalia and four counts of first-degree terroristic threatening, according to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center.
In that case, Verzosa threatened to shoot and shot at someone running away from him, with bullets hitting a house, Jones said.
"His history shows a propensity for violence," she said. "He's got to change his criminal mind-set."
She said the prosecution made the agreement recommending probation for Verzosa in his most recent case because of a defense motion to dismiss the case based on delays and in light of the time he had already spent in jail.
Cahill said Verzosa's criminal history dating back more than 20 years to his years as a juvenile was "quite astonishing."
But the judge said he was following the plea agreement in sentencing Verzosa in part because he had complied with requirements of his release on supervision and showed up for his sentencing.
"Probation is going to be on you like a hawk," Cahill told Verzosa.
As part of his probation, Verzosa was ordered not to consume alcohol or illegal drugs.
The electric gun and other items seized in the police search were forfeited.
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Gay Malaysians say they face discrimination from government policies such as a law that makes sodomy punishable by 20 years in prison. The law is seldom and selectively enforced, but some states also impose jail terms for public cross-dressing.Muslims should be proud ~ as Muhammad was also a cross-dresser ~ according to the Hadiths ~ likely one of the main sources being Aisha ~ said it was only when he put on her clothes that he would receive messages from Allah ~ whenever he wore the other women in the house's clothing he had no such luck. This is from the hadiths as read by Egyptian Father Zakaria Botros.
Then he offered an interesting and revealing hadith, from Sahih Bukhari (2/911), which records Muhammad saying, "Revelations [i.e., the Koran] never come to me when I'm dressed in women's clothing—except when I'm dressed in Aisha's," implying that it was something of a habit for the prophet to dress in female clothing.
According to this hadith, a man named Zahir, who used to declare that "the prophet loves me," said that one day Muhammad crept unawares behind him and put him in a bear-hug. Zahir, alarmed, yelled, "Get off me!" After turning his head and discovering that it was Muhammad, he stopped struggling and proceeded to "push his back into the prophet's chest—prayers and blessings upon him."
Another curious hadith contained in Sunan Bayhaqi and which traces to Sunan Abu Dawud (one of the six canonical hadith collections), has Muhammad lifting up his shirt for a man who proceeded to kiss his entire torso, "from his bellybutton to his armpits."
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(AP) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia- Malaysian authorities have sent 66 Muslim schoolboys identified by teachers as effeminate to a four-day camp where they will receive counseling on masculine behavior to discourage them from being gay, an official said Tuesday.
Gay rights advocates decried the measure as a symptom of widespread homophobia in this Muslim-majority country where gay sex is illegal.
The boys between 13 and 17 years old reported Monday for what is officially being called a "self-development course" after their schoolteachers in Terengganu state identified them as students who displayed effeminate mannerisms, said Razali Daud, the state's education director.
They will undergo religious and motivational classes and physical guidance, Razali said. He declined to give further details.
The camp is meant "to guide them back to the right path in life before they reach a point of no return," Razali told The Associated Press. "Such effeminate behavior is unnatural and will affect their studies and their future."
It is the first such program in Terengganu, a conservative state. Over the years, Terengganu's officials have held programs aimed at promoting Muslim morality, such as offering free honeymoons to save the marriages of couples considering divorce.
Razali denied the boys were compelled to attend the camp, saying they were simply "invited" to do so. After it ends, their teachers and parents will monitor and continue advising them.
"It is not an overnight cure," he said. "We can't force the boys to change, but we want them to know what their choices are in life. Some effeminate boys end up as a transvestite or a homosexual, but we want to do our best to limit this."
Pang Khee Teik, the co-founder of a Malaysian sexual rights awareness group, called the camp "outrageous."
"If we don't do anything to stop the rot of homophobia ... I worry it may get worse," he said.
Gay Malaysians say they face discrimination from government policies such as a law that makes sodomy punishable by 20 years in prison. The law is seldom and selectively enforced, but some states also impose jail terms for public cross-dressing.
Last year, a young gay Malaysian who posted a Youtube clip defending his sexuality received online death threats. Government authorities accused him of insulting Islam, though no official action was taken.
Malaysia's most high-profile use of the anti-sodomy law involves opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who is on trial on charges of having sex with a male former aide. Anwar, who is married with six children, insists the charge was fabricated to smear his reputation. The government denies plotting against him.


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The Miami Dolphins are "increasing prices on more than half the seats at Sun Life Stadium next season," but also are "offering significant cost-savings and extras to fans who buy" season tickets, according to Sarah Talalay of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The story was picked up by SportsBusiness Daily.
The team is raising prices on 56 percent of seats, freezing prices for 31 percent and reducing 13 percent. Six new ticket categories "show an eye to pricing seats in the shade and closer to the 50-yard line higher than those in sunny and endzone locations." Season-ticket holders will receive "Game Day Vision -- handheld devices that show replays, different camera angles, other games and fantasy statistics." One Game Day Vision device is available for "every two seats in an account."
Other amenities include "priority sales for concerts at the stadium and booklets of buy one-get one concession offers." The Dolphins sold 49,415 season tickets last year and Dolphins CEO Mike Dee said that the team "hopes to reach 55,000 in 2010."
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported that fans "sitting on the shady side of Sun Life will pay about $5 more per ticket per game than fans roasting in the sun on the opposite side."
Dee noted the new pricing categories were added on the 100 and 400 levels and said, "Most of that takes into account sun and shade." Jackson wrote that "most price increases will be for seats in the lower bowl." The average increase for season-ticket buyers will be 5.8 percent. West end zone club level seats "will cost $150 per game, down from $262 last season," while the east end zone Touchdown Club, the "lowest price level of club seating, will cost $125 per game after being reduced from $262 to $92 last season because of stadium construction."
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You and your spouse may be on different schedules and your careers may crashing into one another, but separate yourselves and become successful again!
What do you do when you and your wife or husband share the house while working during the day? Here are 5 ground rules to help you become successful at home, while your other-half benefits as well.
1) Claim your ground!
When working from home, it is important to develop a space that is identified to the whole household as your office area. Whether that is in the kitchen, living room, or separate room, this space should be private and quiet. By establishing this space, you are establishing these grounds with your wife, husband, and or children and this will avoid distraction throughout the day. Your spouse should also claim their own space.
2) Hours of Operation
One of the benefits from working at home is flexible time, but don't let your schedule change according to other's requests. Only accept your partner's invitation to lunch, or a request for doing the laundry if your work schedule allows it. It is often a good idea to map out your office hours before your day starts, so that you make appropriate time for lunch and other planned priorities. Make your office hours visible to your family, this way they can see when they should bug you for attention! Respect your partner's hours of operation as well.
3) Talk to one another
Communication is key! State what needs to be done, or talked about, and then find the appropriate time to follow up. While you are married, and not clients, the planned times to communicate can be related to appointments. Ground rules; don't miss your appointment! Take advantage of this time with your partner to stay focused on your personal life before returning to your office mind frame.
4) Turn on, and off
When you are working, work! When you are done work, relax! It is very important for you and your spouse to develop these boundaries. Focus while you are working, and ask your partner to respect this so that you do not have to stop writing an email just because they walked in the room. In work hours it is appropriate that you continue your conference call, instead of answering her call. Asking them to help you achieve this goal is the best way to approach it.
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You and your spouse should trust each other enough to know that when you are doing something, it is important! It should come as no insult to your partner that you cannot talk at that moment. You also need to establish the trust with your family, that they will not watch TV or talk on their phone beside you when they know you need quiet. Rely on each other to create a suitable environment. If your problem is kids, take frequent scheduled breaks so that you bug them, before they bug you!
By Christine P.
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Those who find success in working from home will probably tell you that they put in a lot of work to get where they are. Any offer that promises you can get rich by simply "signing up" is probably a scam.
One reputable work-from-home opportunity that takes some work but has great money-making potential is SMC, which stands for Specialty Merchandise Corporation. There's a reason it's been around for over 60 years. If you're looking to be your own boss and have more freedom in your life, running your own small home business with SMC is a great way to try it out for very little investment.
When you sign up with SMC, you won't be a salesperson for their corporation, but an actual business owner selling items for your own company. How much you make depends on how much time and work you want to put in.
You can decide to do it on a part-time basis to supplement your regular income. Or you can take it as a serious, full-time business and really throw yourself into researching your markets, finding out what items you can sell best, and make a real effort to make it succeed. It's these kinds of people that have the most potential to profit from this kind of opportunity. But you CAN make money, with the right attitude and effort.
SMC doesn't claim that running your own business is easy – but it does make it as affordable and simple-to-manage as possible. Here's how it works:
Last Updated on Monday, 7 November 2011 08:04 Written by admin Monday, 7 November 2011 03:19
These days, getting started making money working from home requires little more than a home computer, an internet connection, a niche, and some motivation. Here are 10 options you can explore.
1. Freelance Writing
If you are creative and have a way with words, consider using your skills to take on writing projects. You can find opportunities at freelancing websites or approach publishing or other content-creation-related companies that outsource their content generation functions. You can also try contributing regularly to online magazines and websites, or write for local magazines and newspapers. Get in touch with the company`s contact person to see if you can get started.
2. Blogging
Blogging involves a special kind of writing, where your opinions count more than anything else. Starting a blog is a good option if you always have a lot to say and a lot of people interested in getting your opinion on specific topics, from your views on current events to your thoughts on restaurants and recipes. Your income will come from finding businesses that are willing to pay you to place advertising or affiliate links on your blog, where you get commission every time your readers click on them. You`ll need to be able to produce quality content on a regular basis to gain a following that will attract advertisers.
3. Product Reviews
You can use your writing skills to review products for companies like epinions.com, which will pay you based on the number of people who find your reviews helpful. You can also record video reviews for websites like Expo TV, where you`ll get paid every time someone uploads your review.
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 August 2007 11:04 Written by admin Thursday, 16 August 2007 11:04
Many people do not understand how I make a living, they are either skeptical and feel I don't make enough to support myself or they are unrealistic and think I spend all day checking celebrity gossip and counting my money. I can't blame them of course I used to be both skeptical and unrealistic.
Working from home gives me freedom that most of my friends can only imagine– sleeping in, no commute, no timed lunch breaks, not having to call in sick, the list could go on for pages.
However, it's not all fun and games. You work irregular hours, the competition is fierce, you are not guaranteed a steady income, there is no health plan or benefits and of course the most negative aspect of working online-scams.
You see the ads all the time "work from home,†"live the life you've always dreamed of,†"earn a six figure income in your pajamas.†What some of them should say is, "become a slave to your computer,†"live a life that no one would ever dream of,†"work your tail of for 60 dollars a month,â€Â
But are they all like this? No, of course not, if that were the case no one would be working from home. Determining a scam from a legitimate work at home business starts with research. Whenever you are asked to invest your time and money into something you should make sure it's worth it. The trouble is doing this research can take up more time and money with
little or no results.
Here are some quick tips to make it easy:
1. Look for contact information on the website
2. Visit Scams.com and ask people in their forums for a review
3. See if you are willing to put in the time to make it work
4. Don't fall for pictures of fancy cars or even charts of their earnings
However, I noticed that even after I did research I was still skeptical or I got a dazzling review and didn't look twice before leaping. So here's my honest advice, there is no magic product. People looking for a get rich plan find scams. But here's something else to keep in mind every ebook, every ecourse and program will teach you something, even if it is just what to watch out for next time.
The best way to make money online is bring something you enjoy doing and are good at onto the internet. For example if you have a great designer's eye then you could start a web design business. Likewise if you are good persuading people to do things then affiliate marketing would be perfect for you.
Knowing your talents is the first step to succeeding online. Being willing to put in the effort is the next. Working online is in no way like working a 9-5 job. Most people think they can just quit their day job and find immediate success. For those that think this way, working from home is a nightmare.
They hop from one opportunity to the next, they fall for every trick in the book, and they never take the time to learn how to really make an online business work.
But for those willing to treat an online venture like any business venture, on that requires patients, a little risk and lot of elbow grease then yes working from home can be a dream.
Take care
Jeff Casmer
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 May 2007 11:48 Written by admin Tuesday, 29 May 2007 11:48
Are you an individual who would like to start your own small business? If you are, you are definitely not alone. When it comes to starting a small business, there are many other individuals out there who have similar goals and dreams. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to accomplish their goal of starting their own business or turn their dream into a reality. Many actually give it a try, but many find that their small business ends up costing them much more money than it made them. To prevent yourself from being one of those small business owners, ones that often can't make it past the two year mark; you will want to make sure that you carefully choose which type of small business you want to open.
When it comes to deciding which type of small business you would like to open, there are a number of important factors that first need to be examined. Perhaps, before focusing on the type of business that you would like to run, like whether you will end up selling products or services and what, you may want to focus on how you plan on running your small business. For instance, do you plan on running your small business out of your home? Do you want to rent a commercial building space? Do you want to run an online business? Do you want to do a combination of them all? How you want to run a business or how you are able to run a business should have a significant impact on the type of business that you are interested in starting.
When examining the type of businesses that you can start, it is advised that you sit down and create a list of things that interest you or topics that you are knowledgeable about. For instance, do you like working with children? If you do, you may want to think about starting your own daycare center or preschool. If you have a little bit of a teaching background the better your chances of success are. Another example can involve your love for pets. Do you enjoy working with pets? If you do, you may want to think about starting your own pet supply store, dog grooming business, or pet sitting service. Starting a small business based on something that you not only know, but also love, will up your chances of your business being a successful one.
Although it is advised that you choose a start a small business based around something that you know and love, that shouldn't be the only factor that you examine. You also need to examine your competition. When running an online business, you can expect to receive a lot of competition online, as that is just how the internet works. When it comes to starting your own local business, you will want to start a business that has a relatively small amount of competition. In fact, the smaller the amount of competition, the better it will be for you and your business. For instance, if you live in a small town and there are already two or three pet setting services available, it is advised that you do not start another one, as the demand will not be as high as the supply.
Since most businesses, even those that are locally owned and operated, do have competition, it may be a good idea to check out the competition before you decide to start your own business. When checking out your competition, this is easier done if the competition is a retail store or an establishment that you can walk right into. What you will want to do is examine the products or the services available for sale, as well as the costs of each. If you do not think that you can compete with your intended competition, it may be difficult for you and your small business to make a profit; therefore, you may want to refrain from going with your intended business idea. That doesn't mean that you can't start a small business, it just means that you should carefully choose which type of business you start.
Take care
Jeff Casmer
Work at Home
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But as you cheer on your favorite swimmers, gymnasts and other all-star athletes at the 2012 Summer Olympics, which kick off in London Friday with the highly anticipated opening ceremony, here's a gold medal-worthy swill worth rooting for.
Olympic Torch
Courtesy of TY KU. Warning: This recipe calls for an open flame, so proceed with caution.
2 oz. sake
1 oz. coffee-flavored liqueur
1.5 oz. cream
1 oz. dark rum
Cinnamon, to taste
Shake and strain sake and liqueur into a martini glass. Over bar spoon, pour cream to float on top. Over cream, float the rum. Light the rum with a match, and as the flame burns, sprinkle some cinnamon onto the flame. Clap hands over the flame to put the flame out. Stir and serve.
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Artist du Jour: Marina Taliera
This week, the Artist du Jour series catches up with the lovely Marina Taliera ,who, through her stunning portrait and map series, reminds us to look within ourselves and, with borrowing the words of Gandhi, be the change in which we wish to see in the world. I have fallen in love with Marina's expressive use of emotional line and captivating color, as I'm sure that you will as well. Enjoy!
Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Marina Taliera, and I am a painter of "Maps" and "Abstract portraits".
I've always been a creative person; my childhood was filled with travels and
never ending questions about the world and its mysteries.
After studying costume design, I fell in love with painting.
I can spend hours in my studio, reading listening to music and painting. Originally from
the south of France, I currently set up my "atelier" in the beautiful town of Oaxaca, Mexico.
The Abstract Portrait series has such a raw emotional beauty about it.
Where do you find your inspiration?
I started that series back in 2005 with a painting called "BRUJA",
I was talking on the phone with a friend, sketching and I ended up
painting a face on top of an unfinished abstract painting I liked the
result , got commissioned to do two more and decided that they're was
something to explore there. I have no fear of a wrong line or a wrong
color when I paint; it starts as an abstract, a collage; recycling
papers and textures then I layer paint, oil pastels, and a story takes
place. The "Abstract Portraits" reminds us to look within, the eyes
are closed meditating, leaving a certain mystery, the strokes are raw
and express movement.
Moving to Oaxaca a city known for its colorful art, crafts and
architecture was a great way to stimulate my creativity. Traveling,
stepping outside of your comfort zone, helps I've noticed to get the
best work out .
Tell me about 'Recyclarte' and the Map Series.
"Recyclarte" is the name of the etsy store that I started with my
partner J-Paw. We are both passionate about art and the idea to reuse;
giving new life to objects, papers, metal, bottles… it just made sense.
"Recyclar"-"arte" became the perfect word to describe what we do.
Art like music is a great way to spread messages and I think the "Map
Series" is a way to remind people to cherish simple things, the
texture of a tree the shape of a coast line.
In my paintings, I use recycled papers , dried leaves and flowers,
onion skin, cardboard, sand; anything organic that catches my attention
by its uniqueness.
I come from a generation that has been hearing "the
world is polluted, sick, dying" since middle school but I try and always
stay positive. A lot of amazing people are changing the way they live
and consume, and I am hopeful that in the next few years more will
follow .
What's your favorite part about the creative process?
Finishing a painting is always a great feeling, showing it for the
first time , getting different reactions from people, etc . I usually
start 3 or 4 at the same time so there's always a canvas calling my
attention. If i get blocked on one piece, i can always move on to the
next one.
Selling on Etsy has led me to experiment more when it comes
to taking pictures of my artwork. I really fell in love with it ! I
look for the perfect place now, the perfect outdoor wall or tree to
photograph my work. I think it gives art a different approach showing
it in nature vs a gallery wall.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Probably telekinetic powers! How great would it be to be able to
paint, holding the brush with my mind only.
I would definitely be working with animals. That used to be my
dream job as a kid. We have rescued 3 cats and a dog so far since
we've moved to Mexico. I definitively plan to open a shelter for
rescued animals with the sale of my artwork . It's something that is
really needed here and that I believe can be helped.
Where can we find you?
More of my work is available online at : www.http://mtaliera.mfbiz.com/
I also upload weekly pictures to my Facebook page:
J-Paw's recycled masks and paintings can be found at :
Some of my "Arte rocca" pieces are currently being displayed at Black
Box studio: http://www.la-blackbox.com/ and I'm currently working on
some pieces for the upcoming 2011 FONCA art festival.


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Miguel Cobos, sophomore international business major at The University of Texas-Pan American, and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) student has been selected for a summer internship with Congressman Rubén Hinojosa's (TX-15) office in Washington, D.C. June 1-July 31.
Cobos was accepted for the position in April and was one of 11 students nationwide competing for two internship positions at the Capitol. According to CAMP Associate Director Jaime Miranda, since 2006, the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and CAMP Association invite CAMP program coordinators to recommend one student from each program annually to apply for a summer internship. Cobos's internship offers all expenses paid and a stipend of $2,000.
"I believe that his strong work ethic, his attitude toward life and his own struggles in life are some items that the committee used to select him as this year's recipient of the HEP/CAMP summer internship. UTPA has a large number of first-generation college bound students. Being a migrant and a first-generation student has given Miguel and others like him the ability to overcome many obstacles they and their families face on a daily basis," Miranda said.
CAMP assists migrant students in succeeding in their educational goals. Program students are encouraged to gain a higher education by attending educational field trips, academic advising, group counseling and career planning sessions. For more information on CAMP and its application process, visit the program's Web site at www.utpa.edu/camp or contact Miranda at 956/318-5335.


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Jenny Cheung
Independent Schools Worker, West & Central Scotland70 Milton St, Glasgow, G4 0HR
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What I do
You'll often see me on the M80 in my bright yellow Fiat 500! I do lots of assemblies, have the pleasure of supporting our SU Group volunteer leaders (as well as being involved in some groups myself) and get to deliver an amazing programme called Bible Alive as part of RME provision in primary schools.
If you are a pupil at an independent school, have you thought about going along to the SU Group if you don't already? If there isn't one, what about starting one up? I'd love to help you!
If you are involved in independent schools work and feel I could support you in any way, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
What can you do?
If you want to support our work in independent schools, you can give in 3 ways:
Prayer: This work doesn't happen without an enormous underpinning of prayer. You can sign up to receive my prayer news three or four times a year by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also sign up to pray for a particular school through the Pray for Schools Scotland initiative.
Time: Could you volunteer to help run a group in your local independent school? Independent schools are often not thought of as people's 'local' school but they are all local to someone and we would love to be able to offer an SU Group in every school.
Money: All our regional workers are only paid because of the huge generosity of our supporters. It would take 96 people giving £15 a month to make my particular role secure on an ongoing basis. You can download a giving form and specify independent schools west to give to this particular area of ministry.
Upcoming Weekends
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