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Adriana Lima Fronts Love Magazine Autumn/Winter 2014
It's always pulling out the stops with big name cover girls, and Love Magazine's Autumn/Winter 2014 issue is no different nabbing a lovely Victoria's Secret Angel.
In the preview photos shared first with Fashionista, the mag displays the gorgeous Adriana Lima in a collection of spicy snaps by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
The shoot was styled by Love Fashion Director Panos Yiapanis, who dressed the Brazilian beauty in Oscar de la Renta, Polo Ralph Lauren and Alexander McQueen.
Love magazine's latest issue hits the shelves on July 28.
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Arizona Fall League Recap: 10/26
The Pirates prospects had a big day on offense, leading the Mesa Solar Sox to an 18-9 win:
-Josh Harrison (.293) started at second, batting leadoff. Harrison went 4-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, a homer (1), three RBIs, and five runs. Harrison also had a throwing error.
-Andrew Lambo (.319) went 3-for-6 with a walk, a run, and four RBIs.
-Jordy Mercer (.286) went 3-for-7 with a double, a run, and an RBI. Mercer also had a fielding error, his fourth error of the AFL season.
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Bypass factory amplifier?
Bypass factory stereo amplifier?
Ok, so I've installed an aftermarket HU, amp, and subs. I have RCA's hooked up ONLY for my subs and I am using the OEM wired for all speakers inside the car. Everything is hooked up BUT the only time the interior speakers work is when the radio is in use (AM/FM). The subs in the trunk always work. So everything sounds great as long as I'm listening to the radio but if I switch to pandora or either of the USB inputs or the Bluetooth, the only sound that is produced is what comes through the subs. I'm aware of the factory amp and I'm wondering if I have to bypass it. I keep hearing about the blue remote wire. YES it's hooked up correctly. If I need to bypass the factory amp how do I do this? I figured I could just snip off the connector and connect the wires together that are in the harness at the factory amp. Someone please for the love of beamers HELP!!!
What kind of HU is it? Does it have 2 blue wires? One solid blue and one blue/white? This is a common mistake. The solid blue is the power antenna lead, and the blue/white is your amplifier remote turn on. When you turn on the "radio" or the tuner source of the HU, the HU tells the power antenna to go up to get better reception. Since you have that lead to your amps, it turns them on when your tuner is selected as the source. The power antenna does not need to be up when you are listening to a cd or pandora from your iphone, so the blue antenna lead does not turn on, and in turn your amps don't either. So IMO, NO, your remote wire is not hooked up correctly.
If you double check and you do in fact have the blue/white wire hooked up, then let me know and we can tackle this issue without a doubt.
Well according to the wiring diagrams I have both of those wires hooked up correctly to their corresponding, matching colored wires. Are u saying I need to go against te assumed way of Doing it and hook up the antenna remote to a constant?
Yes, most likely. Not to a constant 12v source, but to the blue/white, NOT blue. I have a 2000 323i so it's pretty much going to be exactly like your car, and mine does not have a power antenna. They might have amplified antennas, but not the power kind that roll up and down. So that being the case, you have to hook up the blue/white wire to the blue wire of the aftermarket harness. You have the blue/white lead going to your aftermarket amp correct? Well that is why your sub amp is always playing, but your factory amp is not, you have the power antenna lead going to your factory amp turn on lead. Now you may also have a black/white wire that is a factory amp ground, check that as well. Do you have the harmon kardon system? Let me know what you find out, if you need a diagram I will sketch one up on paint.
No it's not the Harmon karden system. Wow man I'd really appreciate the help. You can email me directly at firstname.lastname@example.com if you want. Thanks again man.
I think I'm still gonna have to do a bypass at some point. I think the factory amp is failing because periodically it will cut out. It did it with the factory deck and its still doing it since I installed my Sony deck. Is there an easy way of bypassing the amp without snipping the connector and fumbling around with the wires in the trunk that aren't even marked? It looks like a nightmare
I sent the diagram to your email. Try that first. It should resolve the problem. If you do decide at some point to bypass the amp, we will cross that bridge when we get there. It is not that hard, but remember, you have 10 speakers, and your sony only has 4 speaker outputs ( and some pre outs as well). So..... you see where I'm going with this? Lets focus on powering up your factory amp for now.
Ok I got the wire hooked up and we're in business. It's still cutting out here and there so I'm thinking the factory amp is in its way out. It was doing this before I hooked up the new HU. Plus my Sony specifically states its to be used with passive speakers rather than active, which is what I'm dealing with with the factory amp beig there. So a bypass is easy you say? I'm all ears my friend. Thank you for your help so far. :)
My Sony has front left and right as well as rear left and right Pre outs. That's not including the loose wires in the harness of course.
Thanks a bunch for the diagram by the way. I can't thank you enough for all the help so far. :)
Not a problem at all. I'm glad that your problem was a simple fix. If you do decide to bypass the factory amp let me know and I'll walk you through it. What you have to decide is what route you will take to bypass the amp. You can't run all 10 speakers off of the 4 speaker outputs from your sony (well, in theory you can, but you don't want to). So you can run 4 speakers by just using the speaker outs, and leave the other 6 unused, or you can get an additional amp ( or two) and run all 10 speakers. But, if you go that route, you will probably want to upgrade all of your speakers. It's not an easy decision. So dwell on it for a bit while you make up your mind as to whether or not you will in fact bypass the factory amp.
Also wanted to tell you that even though your current factory speaker setup is technically an "active speaker" your sony doesn't see it, since you are using the factory amp. And the fact that you tell me that your speakers cut out leads me to believe that it may be a single speaker that is shorting out and causing the amp to shut down briefly. Speakers sometimes have an open or a short spot somewhere along the voice coil, and when a certain frequency comes along (usually a deep bass note) the speaker shorts out. Just something for you to keep an eye on. We might even be able to troubleshoot the cause of your factory amp shutting down, then you won't have to do any bypassing, unless you decide you want to.
Ok. Well being that the signals must be split at some point I have to suspect its possible to keep all the speakers in use by using the wires in the harness as opposed to the pre outs correct? There's only front left and right and rear left and right wires in the harness yet all 10 speakers are working. My first inclination is to detach the plug from the harness on the factory amp and splice all the wires together, effectively bypassing the amp. I would've already done this if I knew what wires are what on that particular harness but they aren't labelled. The 2 speakers in the front doors are blown so if I'd have to lose any of them, those are my first choices. I'm up in the air at this point. All I know is I want to listen to my music uninterrupted so I'm ready to do something now. What route would u suggest? I'm not in a position to purchase another amp so lets count that out for now.
No. That wouldn't work. The wires from the harness go to the amp, they are essentially pre outs, but since they are in the form of speaker outputs, they are high level inputs to the factory amplifier. Once they get to the amp, the amp internally splits the 4 high level inputs into 10 speaker outputs. And it might not even be 10 outputs, the tweeters in the front doors might be tied into the mids, so it could be 8 outputs at the factory amp. I really haven't looked into the actuall factory setup that we have in our cars, but the fact that we have 10 speakers means that we HAVE to have an amp somewhere in the car ( I haven't even bothered looking into it). The factory stereo cannot run 10 speakers by itself. The second thing is we only have 8 speaker cables at the factory harness in the dash ( 4 positive, 4 negative) That means that the speakers aren't just spliced together somewhere along the line. What I would recommend right now for the mean time is to disconnect your blown speakers. That may stop your amp from cutting out. Just disconnect them from the inside the door panel. But you will not be able to splice the cables together and get all 10 speakers to play, without causing damage to your Hu.
Ok well it seems like if I just use my fader and push everything to the back it cuts out a little less. Still cutting out though. You really think disconnecting the blown speakers will stop it from cutting out? If so, I need to get into the door panel and I have no idea where to begin with that one.
If you decide that you want to troubleshoot this, I can walk you through it. Do you have a multimeter? If you do and know how to use it even a little, then I can show you many tests that you can conduct that would point us in the right direction as far as determining if it's the amp or a speaker/speakers that is causing the problem. Then once you find out what the real issue is, you can decide on what route to take from there.
Do you have any buddies with an e46 non-hk? A simple and super fast test would be to swap amps with them just to test it out. See if that fixes it, then you know for sure it's the amp itself and not a speaker/speakers or even the power supply to the amp.
Can u be a little more specific about this multimeter? I might be able to find a friend who has one. Depends on what exactly we're talking about. Just an electrical multimeter?
Ha! I found a multimeter. I will have it in my possession tomorrow evening around 6pm EST. I'm ready when you are chief. :) if you find that calling would be easier my phone number is (541) 652-8803. Whatever is easiest. I can't thank you enough for your help.
Sounds good. At the very least we will know if you amp is at fault or not. If it does turn out to be the amp, well, then you have many routes you can take, all you have to do is decide. I'll be in touch Friday.
Friday I'm in school til noon and then I work til 9pm so I won't have time to do anything Friday. Saturday morning around 11 or 12 works for me as does tomorrow around 530pm of you're available...My friend will be hooking me up with the multimeter some time tomorrow I hope. That's the plan at least. As soon as I have the meter in my hands ill send you a message on here.
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The old folk superstition that bad things come in threes seems like an apt description for what's troubled global financial markets this month.
After posting the largest first quarter gain since 1998, U.S. stocks abruptly hit the wall when the calendar flipped to April, at one point slumping for five consecutive days.
Of course, a pullback was overdue after such a powerful bull run. The S&P 500 is up more than 25% since October and has doubled since March 2009. But there is also an undercurrent of worry that sentiment may have gotten too bullish.
A parsing of the language from the Federal Reserve's March policy meeting revealed diminished enthusiasm for further monetary accommodation, either through a third round of quantitative easing - dubbed QE3 - or by extending the Fed's "twist" operation, in which the central bank buys long-term government bonds with proceeds from the sale of short-term Treasury holdings.
The Fed's apparent reluctance to provide additional stimulus is based on signs that the U.S. economy has gained significant traction.
In recent years, however, stocks have dropped sharply every time the Fed took away the monetary punch bowl, only to rebound once policy makers put the juice back in place. Investors even fretted that the Fed would renege on its oft-stated pledge to keep policy rates at virtually zero until at least late 2014.
The bearish implications of an end to quantitative easing were amplified by a disappointing jobs report, which showed 120,000 positions were created in March, or about half the rate of the previous three months.
Paradoxically, the middling jobs numbers put to rest talk of early rate hikes and rekindled hopes for a QE3 or an extension of Operation Twist past its scheduled June expiration.
But uncertainty over the degree of the Fed's monetary largess was not solely responsible for the equity market's recent stumble.
Investors also cast wary glances toward Italy and Spain - the eurozone's third- and fourth-largest economies - where bond yields have reversed course and started climbing toward unsustainable levels.
More than any other factor, it was the presumed removal of so-called tail risk - in this case, the possibility that the eurozone would implode - following the European Central Bank's two long-term funding operations in December and January that cleared the way for the unusually powerful rally in global equities.
But rising bond yields in deeply indebted eurozone countries now imply that the palliative effects of the central bank's cheap loans have been realized, even as the self-perpetuating cycle of economic contraction amid severe budgetary austerity boosts the size of fiscal deficits.
Eurozone banks had effectively doubled down on their iffy holdings of sovereign bonds, unable to resist the sizable spread between borrowing at 1% from the European Central Bank and getting paid 5% or more to hold Italian or Spanish bonds.
With demand from banks pushing sovereign yields lower, the rising price of the bonds (which move inversely to yields) made the balance sheets of financial institutions appear stronger.
Alas, only a small fraction of the central bank money was turned into traditional bank loans. A failed debt auction in Spain, combined with further widening of that country's fiscal deficit, exposed the European Central Bank's policy as having done little more than buy time to work out a lasting solution to the eurozone's structural flaws.
That hasn't happened, and the markets have taken notice.
And then there is China, where authorities had hoped to ease monetary policy when inflationary pressures emanating from its frothy property sector receded.
Although inflation has dropped significantly in the past year, an unexpected uptick in March makes monetary easing untenable for the foreseeable future. The result will be a continuation of China's growth slowdown, not at all what the still-tenuous global recovery needs.
It's clear that economic and financial conditions were never quite as good as they appeared earlier this year. Conversely, they probably aren't as shaky as some market moves recently suggested.
Prices overshoot on the upside and on the downside, and with what are historically the weakest five months for stocks approaching, and with seasonal weakness especially evident during the last two springs and summers, some investors used the excess euphoria to take money off the table.
It's hard to blame them. But if the Fed and European Central Bank each decide to embark on a third round of stimulus, it might be said that good things also come in threes.
Tom Saler is an author and freelance financial journalist in Madison. He can be reached at www.tomsaler.com.


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BLMREO Don't make any future plans st. george Utah
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Don't expect the upper management to acknowledge your existence. Don't make plans for the future such as rent a house or get a car payment. Don't under any circumstances fall victim to promises of them paying half your phone bill for an expensive unlimited plan that benefits them. Don't listen when they say they'll compensate you for putting a huge ugly 30 yard dumpster at your house. And if you can get a concern to upper management expect a reply of "deal with it". Over all an unprofessional company with a dangerous mix of people who fancy themselves professional. Not concerned with the people who do the work and keep them running. Imagine getting a pat on the back with promises of bigger things and not 2 weeks later being told to fire your people and prepare to hit the road yourself. If you decide to work for these people do it on a day to day basis and don't plan for a future. They don't lose sleep on kicking you to the curb. Watch your wage and if your told you get a raise make sure your paycheck reflects it. I hope someone in the company responds to this because it would be the first time.
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Founded in 2011 and expanded in 2014, StowTown Records reflects the musical vision of Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun, in partnership with Landon Beene and Nate Goble.
The independent label is the creative home for top artists including Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, The Perrys, The Collingsworth Family, Beyond the Ashes, Doug Anderson, Devin McGlamery, Wayne Haun, The Taylors, The Browns, Triumphant, TaRanda Greene, The Erwins and selected classic music from The Cathedrals, their legendary bass singer, George Younce, and The Cathedrals Family Reunion.
Distributed worldwide through Provident/Sony Distribution, StowTown Records has quickly garnered industry attention with multiple GMA Dove Awards and chart-topping releases from their highly respected artist roster.


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Maserati Quattroporte "the car oozes class"I agree-inside and out-when you pull up to ANYWHERE in this car-you are noticed.Audi S8-so mechanically perfect it seems a little like robo car.BUT-if I had to drive through the snow and ice of the northern parts of the country,this would be my choice.Mercedes Benz S63 AMG- big nasty and unapologetic and I for one absolutley HATE the fender flares.For me there is but one choice if I am to arrive in style and coddled with an artisans touch in a car that is beautiful inside and out.The Maserati Quattroporte.
The big Maserati looks better across the street. I have actually sat in in and found it cluttered. The hood is very long and disappears from view which I find disconcerting. For my taste a nicer more comfortable interior can be found in a 7 series BMW or a Jaguar XJR. Both are less money and enjoy much better fuel economy. In these reviews nobody gives seems to care about the fuel bill or the gas consumption of these cars. The Maserati and the Audi and the Merc. all offer frightful fuel consumption levels. The Jag's hp to weight ratio tips heavily in its favour. Jag. should get some green credits in this company. The BMW while heavy, goes well on the fuel bill nonetheless. Finally both the Jag and the BMW simply cost less.Mark T.


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Sallie Mae Harassing phone calls long after issue resolved. Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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Our daughter, who does not live with us, has numerous student loans through Sallie Mae, to which my wife is a cosigner. They refused to discuss with her the option of consolidation. A forbearance period and subsequent repayment arrangement between my daughter and Sallie Mae were executed.
From the beginning of that period through the forbearnce and payment arrangements, Sallie Mae calls our home up to 8 times per day from 8am to 8:30pm, 7 days a week. These unwanted calls continue even though Salie Mae acknowledged on the phone to us the arrangements are of record, and promised the calls would stop.
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Bolton Reebok Stadium Toy Collectors Fair
The BIG ONE in the North WestThe Reebok Stadium Toy Fair is a great place to buy or sell toys, trains and models.
There are 300 tables of toys, and collectables at each event, with top dealers travelling from all over the UK to take stalls at the show.
Dalesman Diecasts from Leeds bring a huge range of diecast model cars, lorries and buses by Corgi, Tekno, Minichamps, EFE, Lledo and Sunstar to each Reebok Stadium Toy Fair.
Penketh Model Railway Centre fill their stalls at the Reebok with a huge range of new and second-hand 00 gauge model railways by Hornby, Lima and Bachmann and are always keen to take your old trains in as part exchange.
Diecast models are always popular at any toy show and at this fair there is always a huge number of models on display. Much Ado About Toys from Stratford Upon Avon always have the latest releases from Corgi on their stand. Motor Models, Collectors Toyshop of Halifax, John Walsh, DMB Models, and Marble Apple Models are just some of the traders selling diecast models at the Reebok Stadium. Simon Goodyear of Train Time from Huddersfield has been selling 0 and 00 gauge vintage toy trains for over 30 years and is a regular trader at the Reebok. Hornby, Bassett-Lowke, Leeds Model Centre, Marklin and Bing are just some of the makes of early tinplate trains that Simon deals in. There are a number of stalls selling Dolls and Teddy Bears at each fair. Dealers at the Reebok include Mary Shortle of York selling dolls and The Toy Emporium of Bridgnorth selling Steiff limited edition collectable bears.
Tiger Hobbies specialise in military models and always have a stall piled high with Dragon Dolls and their accessories as well as aeroplanes and radio controlled tanks.


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Sorry to ruin your day. There's no Game of Thrones tonight.
Before you go home and get cosy with your chocolate and telly or set up that download (naughty, naughty) you need to know that Game of Thrones is taking a break for Memorial Day holiday in the United States.
Fans will have to wait until next Monday to find out whether Prince Oberyn can beat Ser Gregor "The Mountain" and save Tyrion Lannister's life.
So now you have Monday free. What will you do with it? Here's some suggestions:
1. Read the Game of Thrones books: That way you can be the know it all who is one step ahead and says "but in the book".
2. Watch last week's episode again: Because one viewing of GoT is never enough.
3. Have a GoT party: Invite your friends around and console each other as the show fails to air at 8.30pm.
5. Read anything you want on the internet: There's no spoilers out there today.
5. Learn about science: Can dragons really breathe fire? Why does no one know exactly when winter will finally get there? This video will help answer all your burning questions.


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In light of recent media reports concerning the future of Cesc Fabregas, manager Arsène Wenger has spoken to Arsenal.com.
"I would like to make it clear that Cesc Fabregas is not for sale and we will not be listening to any offers for him," he said.
"Since making his first-team debut nearly three years ago, Cesc has progressed remarkably well, with his performances rightfully earning him a place in the Spain World Cup squad.
"At 19 years old, Cesc represents the future of Arsenal Football Club and we are looking forward to him being a major part of our plans for many years to come."
7/1 - Arsenal to win the 2006/07 Premiership title
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Yesterday my family and I went to Disneyland California Adventure Park. My favourite ride was Soarin' over California. We sat in a seat with a seatbelt like a plane and it lifted up over a view of popular places in California, and it was like we were really there. My second favourite ride was called the Grizzly River Run. It was a bit scary but i liked it.
We are staying in a big house in LA. But we had trouble opening the garage door.
And two days ago I went to Hollywood!!! There we saw all the stars names and hand and footprints in the concrete. We went to a Mexican restaurant and I had real nachos. We drove around and saw some stars' homes.
Melanie's Recount:
I like our house although it echoes a lot, it has a wonderful kitchen and a few days ago we saw two deer ( as dad says 'oh dear?') in a neighbour's yard.
Mum and Dad are extra hyped about being in America. Dad's jokes are more frequent and extra bad and Mum is getting up really early. We have a large car, though not as big as our RV, and Mum and Dad swerve all over the road, knocking into bins on narrow roads while us kids sit moaning in the back.
We went to Hollywood two days a go and saw the Stars' prints. We arrived late because my parents got lost but blamed it on the Navman (there are so many exit and entry ramps to millions of criss-crossing Freeways). There were many tourist shops in Hollywood although we didn't get anything. After that we drove aroung Beverly Hills and tried to find the Hollywood sign.
Yesterday we went to Disneyland's California. We went on a few rides including Soarin' Over California and the Grizzly River Run which was my favorite. You hop into round rafts, strap on seatbelts then head off. You are dragged up a big hill then go round in circles getting splashed ending with two steep drops. It was my favorite and I went on twice although the water was freezing. We watched a lot of shows, talked to Crush the turtle ( awesome dude!), watched a fantastic Aladdin show with up-to-date comedy and great stunts, went to a 3D bugs show in which we were attcked by spray and spiders and had maggots crawling on our seats. Finally we saw a parade with disney Pixar charcters. It has been so fun!!! :)
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May 23rd, 2013 by Robin Sawla
Manayunk Fit Festival
As summer hits us full throttle, more and more people are taking the necessary steps to stay fit! Join us at the Levering Street Parking Lot June 1, 2013 from 9AM-3PM for the Manayunk Fit Festival. You'll get the chance to participate in FREE 30-minute outdoor workout classes, on-site health screenings, and other fun activities. Best of all-its for all ages! Bring your roommate, parents, brothers, sisters, and learn the ways you can have a happy, healthy summer!
The Fit Fest will kick off Manayunk's Fitness Week which will run from Sunday, June 2 through Friday, June 7. Fitness week passes will also be sold for $25 which will benefit the Neighborhood Bike Works,-a nonprofit organization that seeks to increase educational, recreational, and career building opportunities for urban youth in undeserved neighborhoods.
So grab your favorite running shoes, your water bottle, your yoga mat and come exercise your way into a happier, healthier YOU!
May 15th, 2013 by Robin Sawla
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Named one of the best places to work, Vanguard is seeking a Client Relationship Specialist who will either join the Business Development Group, Retail Client Account Services, or Flagship group and assist clients in their financial goals. Learn investment tools of the trade from the best of the best!
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Growing from only 10 students to a national Millennial movement, Mobilize.org is seeking an entrepreneurial Community Organizer to work with local partners, and build an influential community-based coalition that increases engagement and leadership throughout the community!
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Interviewing Tips From Me to You
After successfully completing seven internships in college and going on countless number of interviews throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and California, I've brought back a tip or two on how to turn your interviews into successful internships!
So you've applied for the role, got the green light to come in for the interview. What do you do next?
1. Research, research, research. I can't stress that enough. I've gotten questions that ask what the employer does, what year they were founded, the whole nine yards. By researching beforehand and knowing your information, you've not only impressed the employer, you now know what the company you're interviewing for does! How can you be successful at the position if you don't know what products or services the company sells or what market the clients are in?
2. Be prepared to answer common questions the interviewer may ask you. A list of common questions can be found online. They will ask you to tell them about yourself, why you applied for that specific position, what's your strength, what's your weakness and more. You may also have to describe situations where you didn't get along with an employer or a situation when you showed leadership at a job or school organization.
3. Have questions prepared for the interviewer. This is your opportunity to show enthusiasm about the company and your chance to learn more. Ask how they came to be where they are today or the day-to-day tasks of the role. You could ask about the company culture, how does the company maintain work-life balance, etc. These are questions I ask all the time. People love to talk about themselves so your interviewer should have no problem telling you their story!
4. Have a conversation with the interviewer. This is my favorite one. I love having a conversation with the employer instead of going back and forth and just answering questions. The interview flows better and now they have a sense of your personality. Show the employer your personality and what your interests are outside of the work environment. Do you like to collect things, traveled to a cool spot? Tell them that. Be personable!
5. Dress the part. Self explanatory.
These are tips coming from my own personal experiences. Following these will help you land the internship of your choice this summer. You'll be well on your way to working and gaining experience in the job market!
You can contact Robin at email@example.com
May 7th, 2013 by Robin Sawla
Top 5 Career Postings
Vanguard: Client Relationship Specialist
Passionate about investments and finance but also looking for a career that involves working with people? This career choice is knocking on your door! Vanguard is currently seeking a Client Relationship Specialist who will work with the Retail Investor Group to help clients reach their financial goals.
Black Teal Brick and Steel: Assistant Fashion Designer and Production
Have a passion for fashion? Alright that sounded a bit cliche. Black Teal Brick and Steel is looking for an experienced fashion design and apparel student to cut, sew, and produce a new fashion line! It's called, you guessed it: Black Teal Brick and Steel. You'll even get a chance to attend the fall Philadelphia Fashion Week! Okay you better take up this awesome deal before I do! 🙂
Mobilize.org: Pennsylvania Community Organizer
Growing from only 10 students to a national Millennial movement, Mobilize.org is seeking an entrepreneurial Community Organizer to work with local partners, and build an influential community-based coalition that increases engagement and leadership throughout the community!
Friends Center City: Mobile App Designer
If technology is your thing and you're innovative enough to write a mobile app, this could be your new project. Friends Center City is looking for a designer that can design, program, test, and implement a new app that will make key elements of the website accessible to all members!
Philadelphia Chocolate Tours: PR Marketing Intern
Remember that Johnny Depp film, Chocolat? Well speaking of chocolate, Philadelphia Chocolate Tours is seeking an intern who can market tours, assist in certain events such as Chocolate and Fashion tours, and work with an energetic team that believes in the glory that is chocolate. And hey, free chocolate would be your added bonus!
You can contact Robin at email@example.com
April 30th, 2013 by Robin Sawla
Top 5 Reasons to Stay
in Philly This Summer
Spring is here but summer will slowly creep up on us! Why go away this summer when Philly has everything you could possibly want to do here. Campus Philly gives you our Top 5 Reasons why you should make Philly your home this summer (if it's not already).
Night Market
Get ready for the Night Market to come back to Philadelphia this summer! More than 50 food trucks will be around to serve food that will simply make your mouth water; along with live music acts and art displays. The Night Market chooses a different location each time so stay tuned to see where it'll take place this year! You can even sign up to be notified via email. It's completely worth it.
My Philly Summer
My Philly Summer is a Campus Philly event that takes place from June-August every summer. Get a chance to meet and mingle with other interns working in and around the Philadelphia area. Some companies from the past have included: Deloitte, Vanguard, and Brownstein Group. Sign up for the Campus Philly Insider Newsletter so you can stay tuned in to dates and locations for this year's events!
Graduates deserve the chance to make their mark on Philadelphia, too! This is a free event sponsored by Campus Philly every summer that gives recent graduates the opportunity to network with professionals in the Philadelphia area as well as learn about graduate school programs and volunteer opportunities.
Ever dream about a day where all of Philly's musicians come out and play all over the city? What if the whole thing was free? Make Music Philly Day is coming to the city on June 21, 2013 this year. Musicians will team up with cultural institutions and concert promoters such as The Kimmel Center and Live Nation to bring you a day filled with music that will surely move you!
This year, The Steel City Blues Society brings you the Phoenixville Blues Festival which will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Reeves Park. This event is free to the public and brings together the sights and sounds of Phoenixville. Lay out in the sun and enjoy the performances of local artists while also trying cuisines from various vendors that will be present at the event!
Want to know what else is going on this summer? You're in luck, we have an entire list on our site: http://campusphilly.org/summer-events/
April 24th, 2013 by Robin Sawla
Top 5 Career Postings
Simple Twisted Frozen Yogurt: Team Leader
Simple Twisted Frozen Yogurt is opening another location and is looking for someone who is self-motivated and loves talking with customers. Get some hands-on experience with daily store operations and leading associates to a successful new location Treat yourself and work in a cool place (yes, we love puns).
Vy Corporation: Software Engineer Internship Google Map
This paid summer internship will help strengthen your skills in developing shape detection capability within Google Maps. Experience with web development is required as well as familiarity with Google Maps API. If you know PHP, that will be helpful in landing this position.
Intelligent Capital Network: Agency Recruiter
Are you a recent grad. looking for a full time position this summer? This job will help you build up your networking skills as well sales and marketing approaches. You will be involved in conducting interviews, evaluating candidates' information, and much more.
Co-Ed Supply: Campus Ambassador
When students are sometimes missing the feeling of home they might receive a care package from family or friends. Well Co-Ed Supply is a recent company that has emerged and is delivering care packages that can include anything from healthy snacks to toiletries. If you want a fall internship that dabbles in social media, marketing, advertising and more while putting smiles on students' faces then you should apply for this internship!
First Financial Group: Financial Services Representative
If you are looking for a career in financial services, this one's for you. This full time job will help strengthen your skills in networking, maintaining relationships with clients, and expanding your knowledge in financial solutions. Start your career now with First Financial Group.
April 16th, 2013 by Robin Sawla
Top 5 Career Postings
Philadelphia Youth Network: Business Partnerships Intern
Join Philadelphia Youth Network to gain professional experience in business alliances and strategic networking! You'll get hands on experience with event planning, marketing and communications, human resources, and partnership management. This role will surely develop your leadership and project management skills!
Health Market Science: Programmer Analyst
The pharmaceutical sector is hot hot hot right now! If you're looking for a full time role as a programmer and you love technology, join Health Market Science! Knowledge of PERL, Ruby, and SQL is a plus.
Energy Efficient Buildings Hub: EEB Hub Undergraduate Internships
Show the EEB Hub your passion for creating energy efficiency and sustainability. The program will only be accepting 21 undergraduate and graduate applicants and it runs for only nine weeks so apply today! You'll be lending planet Earth a helping hand in the long run!
The Communications Group: Assistant Video Producer Internship
Have a passion for film and broadcast media? The Communications Group is looking for an intern from May-July who will work with a film crew for a new internet talk show. Here's your chance to show off your videography and editing skills!
Medical Mission Sisters Thrift Shop: Administrative and Marketing Intern
You'll get hands on experience on the day-to-day operations of a shop. Share your ideas to improve processes that govern shop operations and outreach. Become a summer intern today!
You can contact Robin at email@example.com
April 15th, 2013 by Robin Sawla
Successful Cover Letter Writing: Do's and Don'ts
This week we're bringing you the cover letter edition: Cover letter Do's and Don'ts.
Since I recently graduated, I've had to deal with the daunting task of writing cover letter after cover letter. They can be tricky because you want to include enough but not everything. What gave me inspiration to write this piece was the fact that I was sure other students were in the same boat.
Here are a couple cover letter Do's and Don'ts to consider before it hits the desk of the employer:
Do create a personalized cover letter for each position and company. List the name of the company, address, and most importantly, the hiring manager's name.
Do identify the position you're applying for by including the reference number and where you found the position. Was it through a college career fair? Or maybe through LinkedIn or CareerBuilder?
Do ask someone you trust to proofread and critique your cover letter in case you missed anything important!
Do provide concrete examples when stating your skills.
Do maintain a confident and enthusiastic tone.
Don't go over one page. Usually two to three paragraphs is enough to tell your story. Make it concise but compelling.
Don't assume. Make sure to proofread and let spell check become your best friend.
Don't just repeat what is already listed on your resume. Highlight the most impressive accomplishments from your resume instead and explain the significance behind them.
Don't end on a passive note. Make sure to include that you will follow up with the employer instead of asking the reader to call you.
With graduation around the corner for many of you and jobs looking to hire soon, I figured it would be helpful to share with you all tips that have helped me write a cover letter successfully!
You can contact Robin at email@example.com
April 9th, 2013 by Robin Sawla
Top 5 Career Postings
Friends of Ofanim: Nonprofit Intern
Working as an intern for Friends of Ofanim is a great way to not only learn about nonprofit administration, but it's also a way to explore Israeli culture. You'll get a chance to manage the website and engage in donor and prospect research!
AirCare Labs: Web Developer Internship
Here's your chance to work with business people from UPenn, MIT, ITT, and Princeton. Intern for a start-up that is creating a mobile video tele-nursing platform that allows any patient to access any doctor/nurse at the touch of a button! Use your web development skills to take this venture off the ground!
All Star Baseball Academy: Baseball Instructor FULL TIME
If you've been a star athlete on your baseball team during college, you might want to consider this position! As a full time baseball instructor, you will provide instruction on all aspects of the game including hitting, pitching, fielding, and catching to young athletes! This is a great way to get involved and help today's youth learn the game of baseball!
Next City: Marketing and Events Internship
Still looking for an internship for the summer? By joining as a marketing and events intern, you'll be working with Next City's editorial team in order to coordinate and promote events around the country, write blogs and social media content, press releases, and recaps to track audience feedback. You'll walk away with a portfolio of writing samples and develop your skills in written communication.
CDW: Inside Sales Account Manager
Passionate about working in sales? CDW provides technology solutions for business, government, education, and healthcare. Fill out an online application, take a sales assessment, and be well on your way to a career in sales!
You can contact Robin at firstname.lastname@example.com
April 9th, 2013 by Robin Sawla
Top 10 Words to Avoid on a Resume
Okay, so you've found a job posting you're completely in love with. You review the job description, the skill set and you're ready to submit your resume. Before you hit the send button, make sure to read our top 10 list of common words to nix from your resume so you can be one step closer to your dream job!
1. Hard Worker
Almost all applicants claim to be "hard workers." Saying you're a hard worker doesn't make you stand out from the rest of the crowd! To impress your employer, explain how you've gone that extra mile by citing examples.
2. Self-starter
Instead of using the term "self-starter" on your resume, why don't you illustrate times when you've taken initiative without managerial supervision? Hiring managers like examples, not just words.
3. Team Player
This word is a given. Of course companies want you to be a team player. Showing that you have been a team player in previous projects and situations gives the employer the idea that you can collaborate in a group that has multiple ideas, help your team mates during stressful projects, and it also shows your ability to handle multiple personalities in a team situation. Show your employers how you've worked as a team player.
4. Highly Qualified
Show the employer how you're highly qualified for the position. Do you have skill sets or qualifications that prove that you'll be a good fit for the role? Use descriptive language to quantify your biggest achievements. The employer will know if you're highly qualified for the position based on how you describe your past achievements.
5. Dynamic
Unless you've created a way to cure world hunger or are a superhero, your resume will be just fine sans the word dynamic.
6. Problem Solver
Employers want to see evidence that you're a problem solver. How have you solved conflicts in a team setting? Or how have you overcome hurdles in your work or academic career? Maybe you've devised a better system to make something operate more efficiently.
7. Familiar With
When you're writing your skill set and qualifications, instead of using the term "familiar with" to describe your knowledge of Microsoft Excel, use descriptive language such as beginner, intermediate, proficient, or advanced to portray to the employer your knowledge of the particular program. It will show your level of expertise in a detailed sense rather than broader one.
8. Reliable
If I could give you my top word to omit from your resume, it would be the word "reliable." Use the space to go into more detail. Employers expect you to be dependable and show up on time to work, team meetings, and any other projects. Being reliable allows others to trust you and trust in the work that you do.
9. Flexible
Show your employer how you've adapted to changes in the workplace instead of just telling them. Change is constantly happening all around us. In the workplace, new managers are constantly coming and going, new employers are hired each and every day, and new regulations can be put into place at any time. Explain how you've successfully responded in situations which required you to adapt and be flexible.
10. People Person
Showing skills of effective communication between coworkers, clients, managers, and stakeholders are a vital component in any job function that you do. Employers want to see that you can successfully communicate your ideas. This includes communicating with a party you may have a disagreement with, and showing that you can win over that client based on how you communicate the product or service.
The moral of the story? Words are a powerful thing, but when it comes to resumes, employers want you to show them why they should hire you for the job, not because you tell them to with any of the words listed above!
You can contact Robin at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Apr 24, 2011 at 6:42 pm #1272817
Anyone living the ultralight life in a tiny house? Been thinking about one for quite a while now. Ready to take the plunge. Would like to hear from those who are actually doing it.Apr 24, 2011 at 8:15 pm #1728974
Kathleen BMember
@rosierabbitLocale: Pacific Northwest
I bought the plans for a Tumbleweed Whidbey, 461 sf. I'm listing my condo for sale on Tuesday and then hope to be able to afford a tiny plot to build my tiny house from the proceeds. I, too, would love to hear of others who have gone that route.Apr 24, 2011 at 8:45 pm #1728993
Any resistance from your permitting department? We wish to go smaller and will probably go on trailer route because of that. Best wishes for you!Apr 24, 2011 at 9:02 pm #1728999
Levon JensenBPL Member
@levonjensenLocale: Canadian Rockies
i saw this a month or so ago, http://www.simondale.net/house/ would love to build something like it later in life, when i can find some land and a job nearby.
461 sqfeet, thats smaller then my masterbed room! Should be amazingly cheap to heat! best of luck getting it all done.Apr 24, 2011 at 9:25 pm #1729003
Kimberly WersalBPL Member
@kwersalLocale: Western Colorado
Not a tiny house, exactly–but I have a lot of experience living in small places. Our first 2 years in Colorado we lived in a vintage Airstream (152 sq. ft.) I LOVED it, didn't want to move back into a real house! We are totally rebuilding our old farmhouse now–when finished it will be 768 sq. ft. I don't know what we'll do with all that space since we have been living in the rear 300 sq. ft. of the house for 6 months now while we rebuild the house around us, and I've been quite comfortable. Last summer we lived in our 13 ft. camper for almost 4 months while we took the roof off the house. Really, I think I could live quite well in a "tiny house". Well–actually, I already have… I'm forgetting our first house in Montana– 464 sq. ft.–very cozy and well built… We lived there very comfortably for several years.
Good luck! I am SO much more in favor of a tiny, but exquisitely built home than I am in a huge (wasteful), but cheaply built McMansion.Apr 24, 2011 at 9:48 pm #1729007
I miss our 240sq/ft rental we had years ago. Could have had a better floor plan. But so easy to keep clean. We have 1450sq/ft now and we use less than half and feel like we are spread out. Been reducing the amount of personal belongings. If I haven't used it in a year or so out it goes. With a tiny house you could use materials that you would never think of spending the money on in a big house. We love the size and feeling of space of the caboose in our local park. Been toying around with floor plans based on it.Apr 24, 2011 at 9:54 pm #1729011
Jack H.Member
@foundLocale: Sacramento, CA
I've been interested in living in a tiny house for a few years now. I really do prefer a small residence.
And, I'm not sure how I'd make it happen at this point. Generally, land that I could afford is WAY out in the middle of nowhere. I'd need to be location independent. And would I even want to live there? Forever?
The wheeled option presents itself. But I don't know people who would let me park on their land. In a city? Where would i put it?
It seems like something that could happen in a few decades. But now, I'm more likely to move into a small studio apartment..Apr 24, 2011 at 9:54 pm #1729012
Arapiles .BPL Member
@arapilesLocale: Melbourne
I lived in some pretty small places in Tokyo (e.g., roku-jo/12 m2) before I was married and loved it – everything was fitted in, including a toilet/shower/bath little bigger than my current toilet.
We just extended our house as part of a green reno, and the most common comment we've had from friends who've seen it is that the extension (about 40 m2) is … small. Australians are now firmly of the bigger is better mentality, even people who really should know better: typically a house like ours renovated for sale will have a huge (and I do mean huge) weatherboard and plaster box added to the back of it, with halogen downlights, polished floorboards, french doors, outside decks and cheap appliances: they look great at first but are impossible to heat or cool and typically take up the entire backyard. We live close to the city and have a rare large block and I wanted to maintain as much of the backyard as possible, hence the small extension. By adding a new, small kitchen and living room and re-jigging the rooms in the original house we went from 2 bedrooms and a study to 4 bedrooms, a library and a study and still have a 30m deep back yard – room to kick a footy.
The new extension is solar passive and I highly recommend that approach. We now use half the electricity, have reduced gas use by 95% and recorded zero water use on our last water bill (we plumbed rain water tanks right through the house, so evidently the small amounts of mains water we use for drinking etc aren't big enough to register).Apr 24, 2011 at 10:03 pm #1729014
We live in a fairly rural setting and hope to setup on someones land as caretakers. Keeping the growers at bay, and rent to a minimum if not all together gone.Apr 24, 2011 at 10:14 pm #1729019
David LutzMember
@davidlutzLocale: Bay Area
I think that's a terrific idea.
On Saturday we were poking around this place on the campus of Santa Clara University. It was built by students, I think. I would guess it at 500-600 sq ft. I'll pace it off next time we're there.
I have cruised the web on this idea quite a few times. I've seen some cool stuff built out of shipping containers! Cheap, and very secure.
Devil's Advocate here – I've seen rough plans for trailer-mounted designs, but not any engineering. I wonder how they are assembled and how they would hold together while under way?
The old Airstream trailers seem very livable and refurbishing one would be a great project. Depending on the arrangement you made for placing the trailers, you could even have a "compound". Why not? A trailer dedicated to cooking/living/bathing and a small separate trailer just for sleeping.Apr 24, 2011 at 11:29 pm #1729047
Nick GatelBPL Member
@ngatelLocale: Southern California
Renovating an Airstream typically is big bucks, as is purchasing one in good condition. I once lived for two years in a 8' X 6' tent trailer (excluding the bunks when they folded out. It can be done, but you need to adjust your lifestyle.Apr 25, 2011 at 5:25 am #1729089
Tiny house vs. trailer A tiny house built with quality materials can be designed for full time living. Most trailers have short term living in mind. Do a quick search for RVs rated for full time occupancy will yield few results. Plus they always look like trailers. A tiny house looks like a house, some are on trailers. Being 6'3" I would go with more headroom as well that is afforded with a tiny house.
David here is a video for you.
http://www.tinyhousedesign.com/2010/01/23/how-to-build-a-tumbleweed-tiny-house-video/Apr 25, 2011 at 9:46 am #1729156
George MatthewsBPL Member
Interesting thread. Makes me want to look into the possibilities.
I'm picturing a little house on enough land for a garden and maybe space for a Steve chicken condo.Apr 25, 2011 at 10:02 am #1729162
D GSpectator
@dangLocale: Pacific Northwet
One common strategy seems to be to buy a small house and rent it out, while placing your tiny house (with wheels) in the yard. That gives you access to utilities.
I think this is what Jay Shafer of tumbleweed did.
Lots of places have a minimum square footage requirement for dwellings which is why the really tiny houses are on trailer to get past the zoning requirement.Apr 25, 2011 at 12:37 pm #1729233
Gerry VolpeMember
@gvolpeLocale: Vermont
While not tiny enough to qualify in the tiny house movement my wife, myself, soon to be born child, and two good size dogs live in a 640 square foot house with a small loft. I love it and it's energy efficiency especially. Things will continue to be a little cramped until I build a tiny house for my gear and tools but it is a great lifestyle. To be honest during the long winter months I definately daydreamed of a modest super-efficient addition. My wife and I lived in the tipi that is my avatar for 4 months while we built our first small house (570 square feet). There are things I really miss about the simplicity of that lifestyle. We were really in touch with the natural world such as seeing an amazing display of northern lights which I would easily miss now living in my house watching netflix. I think I will always live in more modest dwellings than your typical American but choosing to live rurally in a fairly harsh environment makes it harder to live in a truly tiny house for me. In a warmer climate you can make use of outdoor living space more consistently and in a more urban evironment you have many options for out of home entertainment and space to occupy.Apr 25, 2011 at 6:10 pm #1729394
Clint WaymanSpectator
@cwayman1Locale: East Tennessee, US
Hey David,
That looks alot like what some of our Architecture students at the University of Tennessee are doing for the 2011 Solar Decathlon.
Personally, the closer I get to being out of school, the more and more a smaller living space appeals to me. This past fall semester, my parents had our house renovated and we, four full-grown individuals, lived for about 6 months in a small cottage/house owned by some family friends. The house was about 800-100 sq.ft. (as approximated by my dad) and we lived MORE than comfortably. The house was out toward the country and had a huge yard. So, instead of chillin' on the interweb (which was feeding on spotty wi-fi anyway) we went outside and passed football and played soccer. I'll be a graduate student in the fall, so a good ways from having children, but I realize that I don't want a big house to raise a family. I simply want a decent yard.
-ClintApr 25, 2011 at 10:04 pm #1729509
Ben 2 WorldBPL Member
@ben2worldLocale: So Cal
I've never lived in a trailer park… so I'll admit upfront to stereotyping…
For me, I can see how living in a smaller house can make sense — esp. since I am blissfully single. However, I am not sure I would live in a trailer park…
Right now, I live in a 3-bedroom house. Maybe in 25 years or so, I will move into a modern 2-bedroom apt. unit with decent soundproofing and say good bye to yard work and blowing leaves off my roof…Apr 25, 2011 at 10:55 pm #1729530
Dale WambaughBPL Member
@dwambaughLocale: Pacific Northwest
I read the book "Tiny Houses" years ago and loved the idea. I have always wanted to live aboard a sailboat, which is really the same feat.
I lived in a 21 foot trailer for a year when I was in college and was perfectly comfortable. It was made to sleep 6, so I had four bunks in the back— one for me and the other three for storage. I actually made a profit on it and lived for a year for the cost of the utilities.
I rented a 16×24 cabin while living on Totten Inlet and attending The Evergreen State College. It had everything my girlfriend and I needed.
My father and I built a nice little 12×24 cabin using salvaged and blem building materials. It was cozy and stout. It had a barn roof and a nice loft bedroom, a laundry and a bathroom with a shower. There was one big room on the main floor with a kitchen on one end and a killer wood stove my father made from scratch. Thoreau would have thought it a mansion.
A yurt would be very nice for near-wilderness living.
Storage and heating are the challenges I found in small recreational homes. They are usually made on the cheap and for occasional summertime use, so those are lower priorities I guess.
We have lived in our home for 24 years. When we moved in it was 850sf on the main floor with a basement about the same size. We added 500sf to the main floor to add two bedrooms and a bath when we had kids. The basement provides storage and laundry that makes the main floor very livable. I really wouldn't want more space.Apr 26, 2011 at 12:27 am #1729548
Jeff AntigMember
@antigLocale: Pacific Northwest
If you all haven't already, you need to check out http://www.tinyhouseblog.comApr 26, 2011 at 7:16 am #1729576
HkNewmanBPL Member
@hknewmanLocale: Western US
I'd like to purchase a home but not sure I want to commit to an area, despite lower prices. Plus home prices are STILL falling in at least 10 major markets as of today (26 April 2011)
… link: MSN Money article on home prices 4/26/2011
Sounds like trying to catch a falling knife to use a stock market analogy, and with jobs becoming more uncertain, who wants a traditional 30-year mortgage? Guess one could always lease or "flip" with these low prices but these come with their own dangers.
My thought is build a new small place (if possible under building codes) for a low-risk place to live, with an expansion plan in case fun with a girlfriend unit results in triple hatchlings (think the clinical term is triplets). Maybe just wait until some new tech comes to fruition. Not sure about a trailer as most are cheaply made and seem to attract tornadoes, though an Airstream has a certain Americana allure (and may hold its value, away from "Tornado Alley" anyways).
ed: br – not sure triplets are in my future unless talking beerApr 26, 2011 at 7:16 am #1729577
D GSpectator
@dangLocale: Pacific Northwet
Wonder if anybody has followed Dan Price's zine?
The guy lives in a hole in the ground – not a dark wet smelly hole, but a nice warm comfortable hole. It's the ultimate in minimalist living. Dan Price has some books out too, check them out on amazon.com. His has experimented living in all kinds of minimalist structures, including tipis etc and his current evolution is a tiny 8 foot diameter "hobbit hole"
http://www.galfromdownunder.com/dan-price/Apr 26, 2011 at 7:44 am #1729586
W I S N E R !BPL Member
Ours isn't tiny in the sense of the tiny houses cited here (which always fascinate/inspire me), but pretty small nonetheless: barely over 800 square feet for a family of 4 and we're perfectly comfortable- though our lot is good size so the outdoor space is very helpful, especially with children. We actually downsized from the place we were previously renting.
Always interesting to overhear other parents/families complaining that 1600 Sq. feet is too small for a family of three. To each their own, but I certainly think that too many people here are addicted to the big house, which only means you have to fill it up. Thus the cycle never ends. Most of us have learned this backpacking: buy a large pack and you're only going to have to fill it. Buy a small pack and it helps you make conscious decisions about what is truly necessary to carry. Compared to what I've encountered traveling, I think Americans generally have a warped perspective when it comes to necessary size of living space.
On the note of sustainability/minimizing impact, my gas, electric, and water bills are typically at or barely over the baseline price each month, in large part because our space is so small and we don't waste. Given our energy consumption is so low, we're the perfect candidates for solar- as are most small houses in sunny climes…it's just a question of money. Unfortunately, with our bills being so low, the initial solar investment wouldn't be paid off for a long time, so it's difficult to justify when money is very tight.
In addition, we have replaced all lawns with mulch and planter boxes for food as well as drought-tolerant landscaping; our water bill is half that of our neighbor's- who has a family of 3 but ~600 square feet of lawn and flowers (not to mention we're eating free food).
I think the truly tiny houses are the way to go, especially for only one or two people with no children. But I think it's going to be some time-if ever- before we see a mass shift in consciousness on this subject.Apr 26, 2011 at 8:30 am #1729607
John VanceBPL Member
@servingkoLocale: Intermountain West
We lived in a rather "tiny" house by U.S. standards (900 sq ft) for nearly a decade and I like the concept of something even smaller. I will begin building a tiny house hopefully by the end of summer, as I have a few other projects that I need to finish up first in order to preserve domestic tranquility. I have looked at Shafer's plans and a couple examples of these, but will be building a plan of my own that is 8'X16' with a full loft and 4'x7' entry/airlock/storage area. I have wanted to build something that could be transported to a site and be completely off the grid. Some of the major cost items have been acquired such as a Biolet composting toilet, tankless water heater, solar panels, batteries and inverter, LED lighting, and a brass propane boat fireplace/heater. This will be built using SIPS (structural insulated panel system) and metal roofing and siding.
Assembly will take place in the backyard, and while I will not be building this on a trailer, I will be building it on a boxed steel frame that can be lifted onto a flatbed trailer for transport. Until we purchase some mountain property it will be my daughter's playhouse and they are VERY excited about that. If everything passes the livability test, I will then build a larger "cabin" that is around 1000sq ft utilizing the same techniques and technology.
Unless you can build one of these yourself, these trailerable tiny house prices are so high ($50k +/-), I would purchase a slightly used Airstream and live in that.Apr 26, 2011 at 8:33 am #1729609
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@flytepackerLocale: Cascades
Here is a link to housing plans that have been developed by land grant Universities over the years in partnership with the USDA. They are all kinds of cabins and small house plans. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension-aben/buildingplans/housing. Some of them are pretty old, but they provide some great inexpensive concepts.Apr 26, 2011 at 8:40 am #1729611
Adan LopezSpectator
@lopezLocale: San Gabriel Valley
We've been fantasizing about a tiny house for a few years too. I have 3 kids, currently in 1200sq feet, and I'm fairly certain at least our living room could be nixed right now without changing a thing about our lifestyle except we would have to read, eat, do homework in our kitchen. That's not saying anything about what we could live in if we made adjustments. The only thing I would miss really is the family gathering like we had this past Sunday, with the kids playing songs for us on the guitar, everybody on the couches relaxing and chatting it over. I have a large family, 11 brothers and sisters, and about 432 nephews and neices. Outdoor couches and a good outdoor canopy would solve this problem nicely (I live in socal).
We look at Dwell magazine a bit and tiny houses have captured our imagination from the get go. My wife has been looking into trailer parks. great idea and the renovation would be a fun project, but generally in my area trailer parks are not located in very attractive neighborhoods. this summer Im building a 400sq ft room in the backyard for my mom, maybe later this can be converted into my tiny house so i can rent my house out. interesting idea.
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GigaOM is reporting that pink slips have been handed to some of the employees of San Francisco-based BitTorrent. The article said that the layoffs stem from an ill-fated attempt to spin off a "consumer distribution effort" to Best Buy for $15 million, which eventually fell through.
GigaOM founder Om Malik said he thinks BitTorrent can save itself, mainly because it's so popular, and because it's a strong infrastructure for distributing large video files in addition to music—something that partners could eventually make good use of. "BitTorrent has been working with a handful of set-top box makers such as Pace Micro, and is trying to embed its technologies into other devices," Malik wrote. "The funny thing is that even [wireless] carriers want to work with them. All of this makes this company salvageable."


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I was just wondering if any locals plan to attend. Here are the details from our local paper.
SHAMOKIN Plans have been finalized for the Shamokin and Coal Township car crazy cruise and show, set for Sunday.
The cruise will start forming at the Shikellamy Marina at 3 p.m., and the cruise will leave the marina at 4 p.m. The cruise will proceed south on Route 61 to Second Street in Coal Township. It will then travel along Walnut Street into the city before going down Arch and Market streets. The cruise will end on Independence Street, where the cars will be on display.
Shamokin Mayor Ronald Lum Bradley and council members, along with the Coal Township Board of Commissioners, invite everyone with antique cars, street rods, muscle cars, Corvettes, Mustangs, four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive trucks, motorcycles and specialty vehicles to join in.
The cruise will feature a Mustang round-up, which will feature a special display of Mustangs from all years.
John Skip Rabuck, organizer, is asking everyone to join the cruise for a Sunday of fun designed for the whole family. Plan to attend with family, friends and neighbors, and take a trip down memory lane.
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Today was Purple Day at Top Kids in Judea the child care centre Sativa Eagle's siblings go to and that she sometimes visited before she passed away a week ago.
Centre manager Rachel Blylevens said she and Sheree Roose, mother of twins Sativa and Indee, spent yesterday evening covering the place in purple - Sativa's favourite colour.
Purple flowers, purple glitter, purple streamers, purple craft, purple jelly, purple cupcakes, purple clothes and even purple hair turned the day into a celebration of Sativa's short life.


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GreenTree Inn Xuzhou North Minzhu Road Hotel
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In the heart of Xuzhou, GreenTree Inn Xuzhou North Minzhu Road Hotel is close to XiaoLongShi YiShuGuan and XinJinYing ShouCangGuan. This hotel is within close proximity of Xuzhou Museum and Zulin Temple.
Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring MP3 docking stations. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and slippers.
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Best Cheap Speaker for Single Ended Triode
For the longest time I've been meaning to build the "ultimate" high efficiency speaker. If I could pony up the money for a pair of Summas, I would do it today. But you know how it goes, great speakers are very expensive, and DIY projects never seem to get finished.
So I was pleasantly surprised to find a high-efficiency two-way for just THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS yesterday. Even better, it's NEW, and you don't even have to buy it online. I bought my pair just 15 minutes from my home in Tacoma Washington. If they don't have a store near you, you can buy them online, for $450.
If you read these specs, you'll see that it's perfect for SET amps. It has an efficiency of 99db, a very light paper-coned 15" midbass, coupled to a waveguide driven by a compression driver. What really sold me was the attention to detail in the waveguide; it's not as "perfect" as the waveguide in the Summa or the Klein & Hummels. But it's light years ahead of the crummy horns that you see in many high-efficiency designs.
Keep in mind these speakers are $300. I still want to build something better, and if that doesn't happen, I *will* buy a pair of Summas. But until then, I'll enjoy what may be the best $300 high-efficiency speaker you can get right now.
If anyone is interested in getting a pair, you'll have to act fast. The pair that I bought were the last two in the store. But the store has outlets ALL OVER AMERICA, in fact it's the largest chain of it's kind.
Here's a few pics. Does anyone want to guess what this is?
http://spicealley.net/~johnv/diyaudi.../mystery1t.jpgwhat is it???
http://spicealley.net/~johnv/diyaudi.../mystery2t.jpgwhat is it???
http://spicealley.net/~johnv/diyaudi.../mystery3t.jpgwhat is it???
so its a MP215 JBL with plywood cabinet? - it is plywood and not beaverboard??? (IIRC pix I saw had large side handles)
if so the graph shows tuning and midbass set for pole-mount. if it were "this" cabinet, might it be tuned a tiny bit lower for home hifi use?
might the mystery speaker crossover look something like the following?
what do you think TS for the woofer might be? - cone looks likke Eminence's Beta and kinda like EV SP15B
does it play a tuneful drumkit? can it play good bowed bass viola trax? can it be found online? - I have no mobility and things are getting worse.
It's a JBL MT Pro. Says so on the handle.
I <3 Guitar Center
and Musician's Friend has 'em cheap too.
Sure looks like a JBL MP215.
Never heard one, but if it sounds like its powered cousin the 15" EON, then you can keep it! Yuck....
Hopefully, it will sound better. The 15" woofer just doesn't play well with the 1" horn on the EON. Maybe this is better?
The horn on the EON is about 1/4 the size of the waveguide on the MP215. So I'd be willing to bet that the MP215 has a far superior polar pattern, better power response, and a lower xover point.
Did I mention it's just $300?
Most likely, yes. The size of the waveguide on the MP215 is encouraging. The box looks bigger than the EON, too. The crossover point could be lower, but who knows if it is? It's hard to get a 1" driver to work well with a 15" woofer. At least in the systems I've heard.
Of course with an SET setup, you won't have to worry much about power ;) so you could make a "better" crossover for the MP214.
FWIW, I always wanted to try a non-powered Meyer CQ-1 with an SET amp. Great sounding box, might work nicely with a tube amp. Sure does not cost $300 though.
For $300 the MPro 215 sounds like a great deal - as long as it doesn't sound like the EON!
specs on MP215 say 1.7Khz xover - whats a 2412 HF look like? what it sound like with pp-tubes or solid-state? - does it do a good drumkit with Billy Martin/whomever? my diy SET is only about 5W and I like 120dB peaks (near the speaker) any on-line better prices than Musician's "friend"?
freddi, where did you find the 1.7Khz for the crossover? I don't see it.
FWIW, the M115-8A 15" driver has the following specs.
Fs: 46
Qts: 0.39
Qms: 5.1
Qes: 0.42
Xmax: 5.1
Re: 5.5
Le: 1.3
Mms: 53g (that seems very light for a 15")
The compression driver looks like a 4 ohm model?
Freddi, sorry to hear about your situation, makes me realise the value of my freedom.
I don't think this speaker is for you. Its a sound reinforcement unit. Not a hifi type. Probably fine on drums, but not sure about bass strings.
IMHO JBLs and similar come into there own in larger rooms or auditoriums. I nearly had my ears torn off by JBL ring radiators! HF horns in confined areas will do the same.
What you are looking for needs smooth response down to 40Hz, and good transient response, with high sensitivity. Regards, Geoff
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Tibetan / Vajrayana
Vajrayana Buddhism is most closely associated with Tibet and can be characterized by the figure of the siddha, the master whose spiritual realization is so profound that he or she has power over the phenomenal world, and in whom the profundity and vastness of absolute truth is fully and completely manifested. Many of our most well-known authors come from this tradition of Tibetan Buddhism .
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Penetrating Wisdom
The Aspiration of SamantabhadraThis book is a commentary on an ancient, well-known Tibetan Buddhist prayer of aspiration that expounds on the Dzogchen path to enlightenment. Addressing such fundamentals as the guru-student relationship, the role of faith in Vajrayana Buddhism, recognizing basic awareness, and the notion of reality that is beyond mental concepts, it is a clear and accessible explication of a complex system of philosophy and meditation techniques that are central to Tibetan… Read More
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The Life of Longchenpa
The Omniscient Dharma King of the Vast ExpanseRenowned as a peerless teacher, practitioner, and scholar, Longchenpa thoroughly studied and mastered every one of the many Buddhist vehicles and lineages of teachings existing in Tibet at his time. Through his radiant intellect and meditative accomplishment, in both his teachings and written works, he was able to reconcile the seeming discrepancies and contradictions between the various presentations of the view and the path within the many lineages of transmission.… Read More
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The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma
The three volumes of this extraordinary work present a complete map of the Tibetan Buddhist path from beginning to end, as taught by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. It is based on the teachings presented at the annual three-month meditation and study retreats known as the Vajradhatu Seminaries, which he led every summer from 1973 to 1986. This remarkable material—which has never before been published—presents Trungpa Rinpoche's teaching on the… Read More
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On the Path to Enlightenment
Heart Advice from the Great Tibetan MastersDilgo Khyentse Rinpoche inspired Matthieu Ricard to create this anthology by telling him that "when we come to appreciate the depth of the view of the eight great traditions [of Tibetan Buddhism] and also see that they all lead to the same goal without contradicting each other, we think, 'Only ignorance can lead us to adopt a sectarian view.'" Ricard has selected and translated some of the most profound and… Read More
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Confusion Arises as Wisdom
Gampopa?s Heart Advice on the Path of MahamudraHow could confusion arise as wisdom? According to the Mahamudra view, confusion arises as wisdom when we realize that everything we experience is the radiance of the mind's own nature. And what is the nature of our mind? And how do we come to recognize that? These are the questions Gampopa answers for his students in the text commented upon here, known as the Great Community Talks. He shows them—and… Read More
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You Are the Eyes of the WorldJust as the images on television are nothing more than light, so are our experiences merely the dance of awareness. Often we form attachments to or feel enslaved by these experiences. But they are only reflections. As easily as television pictures vanish when the channel is changed, the power of our experiences fades if we penetrate to the heart of reality—the light of the natural mind within everyone. You… Read More
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Self-Liberation through Seeing with Naked AwarenessA text belonging to the same cycle as The Tibetan Book of the Dead, this instruction on the method of self-liberation presents the essence of Dzogchen, The Great Perfection, regarded in Tibet as the highest and most esoteric teaching of the Buddha. Teaching the attainment of Buddhahood in a single lifetime, this text was written and concealed by Guru Padmasambhava in the eighth century and rediscovered six centuries later… Read More
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Treasury of Precious Qualities: Book One
Sutra Teachings (Revised Edition)This book is a translation of the first part of Jigme Lingpa's Treasury of Precious Qualities, which in a slender volume of elegant verses sets out briefly but comprehensively the Buddhist path according to the Nyingma school. The concision of the root text and its use of elaborate poetic language, rich in metaphor, require extensive explanation, amply supplied here by the commentary of Kangyur Rinpoche. The present volume lays out… Read More
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A Spacious Path to Freedom
Practical Instructions on the Union of Mahamudra and AtiyogaThis manual of Tibetan meditation simply and thoroughly presents the profound Dzogchen and Mahamudra systems of practice. Karma Chagmé sets forth the stages of meditation practice, including the cultivation of meditative quiescence and insight, the experiential identification of awareness, and the highest steps of Mahamudra and Atiyoga, leading to perfect enlightenment in one lifetime. Drawing from his enormous textual erudition and mastery of Tibetan oral traditions, he shows how these… Read More
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Entrance to the Great Perfection
A Guide to the Dzogchen Preliminary PracticesBlending contemporary and traditional perspectives, this groundbreaking work offers guidance on the profound foundational practices of the Great Perfection. It contains classic commentaries by the renowned Tibetan masters Jigme Lingpa and Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, alongside a lively contemporary discussion by filmmaker, author, and spiritual teacher Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse that discusses how to incorporate these ancient practices into the fast-paced lifestyle of the Western world. Also included are a lengthy introduction… Read More
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The 7× Pro Bowl DT and Super Bowl champion joins J&R and John McClain to discuss the best prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft and his take on the lockout situation.
Warren Sapp On NFL Draft & LockoutBy BEN NANCE March 25, 2011 4:54 PM
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 09: Warren Sapp #99 of the Oakland Raiders rests on the sideline against the Detroit Lions during the NFL game on September 9, 2007 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Lions won 36-21. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)


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Samsung's 'crown prince' in focus as father hospitalized
By Miyoung Kim
SEOUL (Reuters) - Unassuming, media-shy and, as yet, unproven, Jay Y. Lee is the unofficial heir-apparent to lead Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, as the world's biggest technology group by sales approaches a crossroads after years of explosive growth.
The only son of Samsung's frail 72-year-old chairman Lee Kun-hee, Jay has been groomed for years to take over the sprawling South Korean family-run "chaebol", a conglomerate with interests spanning technology and insurance to shipbuilding and construction. Samsung Group's 2012 revenue of 380 trillion won ($371 billion) was more than a quarter of South Korea's nominal GDP.
The younger Lee, 45, became Samsung's vice chairman in 2012 after a spell as chief operating officer in what appeared to be a well choreographed long-term succession plan. But his father's ill-health - Lee senior was hospitalized for a heart attack at the weekend - has raised concerns over whether Jay is ready to take control.
"(Our) vice chairman is a strategic thinker and is very tenacious," said a senior Samsung executive, who didn't want to be named as he's not authorized to talk to the media. "He's been doing things that senior executives can't easily resolve on their own. For example, he spends a lot of time meeting key clients and then manages to cut a deal that would seem almost impossible."
"We've actually benefited significantly from his deal brokering and strategic decision making. He's been doing far more than what many people outside Samsung might guess. He's been learning for years from the chairman and has already been deeply involved in daily operations."
Fluent in English and Japanese and dubbed the "Crown Prince of Samsung" by local media, Jay Lee has become the public face of Samsung in recent years, at meetings with corporate leaders, and politicians from China and the United States, building relationships for a group which had been regarded as secretive.
When South Korea's president invited Google Inc CEO Larry Page to visit Seoul a year ago, one of the first to meet him was Lee, who flew Page to a display plant south of the Korean capital to show off the latest technology Samsung was working on, including flexible screens that could potentially be fitted to Google Glass wearable devices. Continued...


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Affiliation with the American Historical Association (updated 2017)
Approved by AHA Council, January 2008; revised January 8, 2017.
Currently, over 100 different historical organizations are affiliated with the AHA. These affiliates are a diverse group that includes the American Studies Association, the History of Science Society, the North American Conference on British Studies, and the World History Association, to name just a few. The Association's goal in establishing this broad network of organizations is to promote collaboration and communication across the wide history community.
As described in the AHA's Statement on Standards of Professional Conduct, the history profession is defined by self-conscious identification with a community of historians who are collectively engaged in investigating and interpreting the past as a matter of disciplined learned practice. But this is not defined narrowly, within the confines of academia. Historians work in an extraordinary range of settings: in museums and libraries and government agencies, in schools and academic institutions, in corporations and non-profit organizations. Some earn their living primarily from employment related to the past; some practice history while supporting themselves in other ways. We welcome affiliated societies that represent this diversity of professional workplaces and practices, as well as the full range of topical and field specializations in the discipline.
Requirements for affiliated status are fourfold:
- The organization must be a community of historians, with a formal organizational structure, an identifiable membership, and a commitment to maintaining connections among historians. Any organization seeking affiliation must have been in existence a minimum of three years prior to application: both the leadership and the membership of the applicant organization should include current members of the AHA. (No minimum proportion is stipulated; interdisciplinary organizations that otherwise meet the guidelines are encouraged to apply.)
- There must be clear evidence that the organization monitors, protects, and ensures high quality in both the means and the products of its communications with its members.
- Evidence must be given that affiliation will benefit both the affiliated society and the AHA by establishing a partnership in the practice of history.
- Affiliate status will be conferred only on organizations focused on particular subjects or practices of history. The Association will not consider for affiliation any organization that limits membership based on criteria extrinsic to the study of the past, or otherwise discriminates on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, ideology, political affiliation, age, or disability.
Affiliation Process
To apply for affiliated status, an organization must complete and submit the Application Form (PDF), along with the following supporting materials, to the AHA.
- A copy of its constitution and/or bylaws.
- A list of elected officers, indicating those that are members of the AHA.
- A membership list (including addresses so that they may be checked for membership in the AHA).
- Copies of the newsletters or other periodical publications and record of conferences.
- A one page description of your organization addressing the four required criteria for affiliation.
Applications will be screened by the AHA's Committee on Affiliated Societies, a permanent committee with four members, comprised of the President-elect, one Council member appointed by the President and approved by Council, and two other members. The two members‑at‑large are chosen from among those who have been active in one or another of the affiliated societies and who bring the perspective of the affiliated societies to the work of the committee. The committee will review all applications, usually electronically, and make recommendations to the Council, which will act at its next semi‑annual meeting. The whole process may take as long as six to eight months. The committee may also periodically review affiliated society policies and the status of the societies.
Benefits of Affiliation
The specific nature of the AHA's relationship with its affiliates varies considerably. In some cases, the ties are close, as evidenced in collaborative projects and publications, joint prizes and awards, and cosponsored meetings and conferences. In other cases, the principal activity is consultation regarding special concerns or referral of inquiries. The following are the most consistent avenues of communication and collaboration:
- An opportunity to contribute to and participate in exciting discussions about new forms of publishing and new ways of doing history through collaborative partnerships with the AHA and other affiliates. Affiliates have free access throughout the year to an umbrella organization that can provide information about speakers, aid in locating meeting space, access to advocacy and lobbying efforts in support of social sciences and humanities, and the like.
- The Association publishes a Directory of Affiliated Societies on the website, which lists each organization's date of founding; size of membership, website address, and annual dues; names, addresses, and phone numbers of the president, the primary contact, and other appropriate officers and staff; dates and locations of future annual meetings; list of periodical publications; and a twenty‑five word statement on the society's nature and purpose. The Association depends on each organization to provide this information annually in response to a request from the AHA headquarters. Any organization that does not respond to requests for updated information will be subject to suspension as described below.
- Each year several affiliated societies sponsor joint sessions at the AHA annual meeting. Proposals for such sessions must be submitted formally through the AHA Program Committee in accordance with the AHA's Annual Meeting Guidelines. No affiliated society is guaranteed a slot on the program—final authority over the program rests entirely with the AHA Program Committee.
- Affiliated societies organize sessions and events at the AHA annual meeting—such activities are not subject to review by the Program Committee. Currently, around four dozen affiliates meet during the AHA's meeting, taking advantage of the Association's favorable hotel rates. Each society is responsible for all organizational and financial details for such activities and for keeping the AHA informed of its plans. The AHA does insist that all individuals in attendance register for the AHA meeting. Also, due to the limited availability of meeting space and the large number of affiliates, the Association reserves the right to set limitations or assess fees on usage of meeting space by affiliates.
- For a nominal fee, each affiliate can request a table and seating in a convenient location during AHA annual meetings for dispensing literature and other items. Generally, the timeframe is for three hours on Friday midday, with location in the headquarters hotel.
- All AHA Affiliates are encouraged to submit news items for the "Affiliate News" column of the Association's newsmagazine, Perspectives on History, and special consideration is often given to affiliate organizations in regard to publishing news in other columns.
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- To update annually elected officers and primary contact for the organization, and to keep the AHA informed regarding changes in organization status, purpose, and the like.
- No more than once in every five years, the AHA will request one‑time free use of an affiliate's mailing list of members to seek dual membership from individuals who do not belong to the AHA.
Suspension of Affiliate Status
If over the span of four years a society fails to respond to annual requests for new and updated information for the online directory, and/or have not sponsored a session or event at an AHA annual meeting, their affiliate status will be suspended and all benefits revoked until the society formally requests renewal of their status.