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October 14, 2106 SDVOSB and Veteran Owned Business RFPs, RFIs, Pre-Solicitations and more from Federal Business Opportunities. Some of these solicitations include the following products/services for the United States federal government: chlorination services, Upgrade Water Distribution System, Military Training Support Services, Asbestos Abatement, Copier Leasing, Interior Design Services, Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal, HVAC Repair, Cemetery Improvements, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant Services, Canine Medical Training, Kitchen Cleaning Services, Internet Services, Construction Services (100% SDVOSB Set-aside), Podiatry Services and more. Click here to view full list of SDVOSB and Veteran Owned Business Bids.
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August 22, 2016 SDVOSB and Veteran Owned Business RFPs, RFIs, Pre-Solicitations and more from Federal Business Opportunities. Some of these solicitations include the following products/services for the United States federal government: chlorination services, Upgrade Water Distribution System, Military Training Support Services, Asbestos Abatement, Copier Leasing, Interior Design Services, Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal, HVAC Repair, Cemetery Improvements, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant Services, Canine Medical Training, Kitchen Cleaning Services, Internet Services, Construction Services (100% SDVOSB Set-aside), Podiatry Services and more. Click here to view full list of SDVOSB and Veteran Owned Business Bids.
USAA Military Casting Call
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REAL USAA Members With Interesting Faces – Male of female, ages 21-60, all ethnicities, with unique faces and memorable features.
We are looking for people with some character in their face. They might have interesting
features, or even just radiate a unique confidence, but their personality should embody the values of USAA: strong, unique, confident.
REAL USAA Investment Members – Male or Female, ages 21-60, all ethnicities. REAL USAA
Members who utilize USAA investment services.
- Name/Age
- Contact Info (phone, email)
- Current City/State
- Which USAA products do you use? (Required)
- Please tell us about your investment experience with USAA (if applicable)
- Recent photo of yourself
Please tell us if you interviewed with Dan Bell for a previous USAA project.
If this sounds like you or someone you know please send the above information to: [email protected]
Project Details:
Project: PAID UNION Commercial for USAA – (Union affiliation is not required)
Skype Interviews: 11/16/15-11/24/15
Fitting: 12/06
Filming: 12/07/15-12/10/15
This Veteran Owned Business Casting Announcement was brought to you by Veteran Owned Business. Veteran Owned Business is in no way affiliated with the above organization(s). We do not in any way endorse the above business/organization or guarantee any offers made above. VeteranOwnedBusiness.com and the Veteran Owned Business Directory are simply providing information we feel is of interest to veterans, active duty military, reservists, service disabled veterans, veteran owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, families of veterans, families of our armed forces and any other person or persons directly or indirectly involved with the United States military.
If your business is (or you know of another business) owned by a veteran (VOB), active duty military, reservist, service disabled veteran (SDVOSB) or military spouse of the United States, Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard or National Guard, please be sure to visit the VeteranOwnedBusiness.com sign up page to get your free listing.
The objective of our FREE Veteran Owned Business Directory is to continue to offer a growing list of products and services that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by, sold by and/or serviced by past and present military members.
KOSBE Awards Includes VOBs
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today invites small businesses to submit entries in the 2015 Annual KOSBE Awards. The regional competition is open to clients, Chamber Members, as well as non-members alike. Any legally established for-profit small business, with fewer than 150 employees and annual sales not to exceed $10 million dollars is eligible (some exceptions apply), including businesses located in Sullivan, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins or Washington County. Home-based, online and agriculture businesses are also welcome. The deadline for entries is 11:59:59 EST on October 5, 2015.
The competition is divided into 11 eligible divisions, including:1. Business Excellence -10 (under 10 employees)2. Business Excellence 10+ (10 or more employees)
3. New Business (in business for not more than 36 months)
4. Young Entrepreneur (owner is under 40 years of age)
5. Small Manufacturer/Fabricator (must make or assemble a product)
6. Woman-Owned Business (must be at least 51% woman-owned)
7. Veteran-Owned Business (must be at least 51% veteran-owned)
8. Multiple Store/Franchise (locally owned and operated multiple store/franchise)
9. Gazelle Business (high growth company that has increased revenues by at least 20% annually, for at least 4 years or more)
10. SB IMPACT (must be a small business/advocate/individual nominated by a past winner or a business entering the contest in one of the preceding categories)
11. CVB IMPACT (must be a hospitality industry employee nominated by a supervisor, manager or small business receiving tourism-related benefit in Kingsport)
Key changes for the 2015 KOSBE Awards include:
• New Venue: Meadowview Marriott Convention Center; to accommodate year over year event growth
• New Category: CVB Impact (specifically for the Hospitality industry) sponsored by the Kingsport Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Introduction of Social Media hashtag: #KosbeAwards15
• Separate applications for IMPACT awards (application fee includes one ticket for nominee)
• 10-minute online/offline application form
• Expanded New Business Category: new businesses in business less than 12 months may apply
• Post-interview feedback to be provided to all small business applicants to help them improve and focus growth
At a special recognition event on Thursday, December 10th, from 6 to 9 PM, at Meadowview Marriott Convention Center in Kingsport, Tennessee, winners will be revealed. Prior to the awards ceremony, Jessica Larkin, News Anchor at ABC 19 / WKPT-TV, will conduct a live interview with entrepreneurial guest speaker, Steve Johnson, owner of Johnson Commercial Development. Johnson also played NFL football for the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots.
Selections will be made by an expert panel of judges based on an in-person interview and how well the entries meet the judging criteria: customer relationship strategy, story of success overcoming adversity, community involvement, financial strength, best practices, marketing creativity and presented strategies for growth.
Tickets are $75 per person and must be purchased in advance online, in person at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, or by calling (423) 392.8811. This event has been sold out for the past four consecutive years. Seating is limited and early ticket purchases are recommended. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. The public is invited to attend. Tickets go on sale starting October 15th.
Sponsors include: Centurylink, Cumberland Marketing, Dykes Trucking, F & L Limo & Livery, Phil's Dream Pit, ChamberZone, VIPSEEN, East Tennessee Eye Care, Elite Manufacturing and Professional Services, Eastman Chemical Company, Food City, Hair Benders Salon, Hunter Smith & Davis Attorneys at Law, Eastman Credit Union, NETWORKS, Tri-Cities Military Affairs Council, AccelNOW, Pathway Lending, Mickey Baker Photography, Kingsport Times News, Times Digital Group, Triten Insurance, The Business Journal, Thompson Metal Services, VIP Seen Magazine, Wilson Worley Moore Gamble & Stout PC, Holston Valley Broadcasting Group, AdviCoach, Fish Window Cleaning, SunTrust Bank, Hillhouse Graphic Design, Camellia Digital, Prendergast Construction, Boehm Landscaping, and The Angel Roundtable.
Event Partners include: Action Rentals and Sales, Express Signs, Flowers by CopperCreek, Holston Distributing Company, Lake Pointe Advertising & Awards, Pristine Springs, and Meadowview Marriott.
About KOSBE Awards
Inaugurated in 1994, the Annual KOSBE Awards is the longest running and most recognized small business-focused awards program in the Tri-Cities area.
About KOSBE
The mission of KOSBE is to be the go-to organization in the Tri-Cities for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their business, by creating and developing the right tools and resources and cultivating the right partnerships.
KOSBE is proud to be the Kingsport Affiliate Office of the TSBDC at ETSU. The TSBDC Network is comprised of 15 locations throughout the State of Tennessee, whose primary function is to provide counseling services and educational opportunities to entrepreneurs and "for profit" new and existing small businesses.
The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee.
SDVOSB / DVBE Certification Workshop
Mr. Wayne Gross from the Department of General Services will be providing a Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Certification Workshop. Date: September 24th. Address: Caltran's District 11 4050 Taylor St. San Diego, CA 92110 Please park in an unreserved spot and check in with the Security Officer to receive a guest badge. If you have any questions, please contact the Caltrans District 11 Small Business Liaison, Michelle Gongora, at [email protected] or call (619) 688-3151 Register for the workshops at this link: www.dgsworkshop.eventbrite.com


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Wealth advisors and spiritual practitioners Spencer Sherman and Brent Kessel show us how our earliest beliefs about money profoundly affect our lives today—and how we can radically transform these patterns. When we're able to consciously examine that which was previously unconscious in our relationship with money, we are no longer driven by the past, but have the opportunity to create anew.
Sounds True Pearls bring you inspirational and insightful downloadable audio sessions selected from our most popular courses. Ranging between 15–40 minutes each, Sounds True Pearls offer a concise way to explore topics from meditation and spiritual practice to mind-body healing, the art of manifestation, and more. Stream them on your smartphone, mp3 player, tablet device, or computer today and you'll be ready to empower your life with the transformational teachings contained in each Sounds True Pearl.
This session is excerpted from Spencer Sherman and Brent Kessel's home study course The Money and Spirit Workshop.
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This recording did prompt me to reflect on early money-related messages that have impacted me. I felt the message was somewhat slim and wanted a bit more. (Posted on October 23, 2013)
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This 7 step process gives so much information and detail on not only how to delve into long held beliefs about money but also moves you through the work to create a curative message as they call it. This is a thinking and feeling based approach: I like the clarity of the method, not that that makes it easy according to Kessel and Sherman the very reason we hold negative money beliefs are because of our fear to feel the feelings. That's revolutionary. (Posted on April 4, 2013)
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Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 8:43 am WST on Thursday 15 February 2018
A tropical low moving west southwest across the northwest Kimberley on Thursday may develop into a tropical cyclone off the west Kimberley coast on Friday. A Severe Tropical Cyclone impact possible on Sunday over the east Pilbara coast.
Areas Affected:
Warning Zone
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Kuri Bay to Whim Creek, including Broome and Port Hedland and extending to the inland western Kimberley and eastern Pilbara to include Marble Bar.
Cancelled Zone
Details of Tropical Low at 8:00 am AWST:
Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 45 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 85 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 55 kilometres of 15.2 degrees South 126.1 degrees East, estimated to be 115 kilometres south southwest of Kalumburu and 175 kilometres east of Kuri Bay.
Movement: west southwest at 19 kilometres per hour.
A tropical low over the north Kimberley is expected to move towards the northwest Kimberley coast during Thursday. Late Thursday or during Friday the low is expected to move off the northwest Kimberley coast and may develop into a tropical cyclone during Friday. It is expected to intensify further into a category 2 system before taking a southward track on Saturday towards the east Pilbara coast, making landfall possibly as a severe category 3 tropical cyclone during Sunday.
GALES with gusts to 100 kilometres per hour may develop in coastal parts between Kuri Bay and Bidyadanga, including Broome during Friday afternoon. GALES may extend further southwest to between Wallal Downs and Port Hedland late Friday or early Saturday. If the system tracks further west then GALES may extend to Whim Creek on Saturday.
DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts to 150 kilometres per hour may develop along the coast between Broome and Pardoo Roadhouse during Saturday or early Sunday as the system moves towards the coast. VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with gusts in excess of 165 kilometres per hour may develop from Sunday morning as the system intensifies and approaches the coast.
Heavy rainfall is likely over the northwest Kimberley on Thursday, extending to the west Kimberley on Friday and the east Pilbara on Saturday. A Flood Watch is current for the Kimberley District, please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings/ for further details.
Recommended Action:
DFES advises of the following community alerts:
BLUE ALERT: People between Kuri Bay and Wallal, including Broome and Derby need to prepare for cyclonic weather and organise an emergency kit including first aid kit, torch, portable radio, spare batteries, food and water.
Communities between Wallal and Whim Creek, including Port Hedland should listen for the next advice.
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Star Citizen is something a lot of us here are invested in, both individually and as a group, but it is also a game which tends to attract controversy and heated discussions across different communities, ours included.
Since I backed SC 3 years ago and first became interested in the project, I have slowly seen the vision of the game that I was sold on, slowly come into place & take form. From seeing teaser clips of things from ATV & such, to the live stage demos, PTU releases and ultimately hitting the live servers for players to then play & see in action for themselves, the developers have continued to deliver on the game I chose to buy into & help support and have (previously), played many of these updates firsthand.
There's still a way to go of course, but for me personally (and without having any prior experience with CR to judge him on), I've never had any cause for complaint as to where my money has gone or what they have been doing with it. Neither can I complain about the time in which they've been taking to make the game - Rome wasn't built in a day, and when you compare it to some other games (StarCraft II, L.A. Noire, Horizon Zero Dawn, Shenmue - all of which were in development for some 6-7 years), In these 5 years I think CIG have made some amazing accomplishments given the sheer size & scope of the game in comparison to some of those mentioned. I can only speak for myself here though and it's still just my opinion. I know some people have strong feelings as to why they may feel otherwise sometimes, or may feel less happy or critical of certain choices CR & the developers have made along the way too. I can appreciate & understand those, even if I'll often disagree with them myself. - I want to see it become a success and when I see people (on the net in general) avoid any of the positivity and just focus on finding faults & seem to want it to fail, I can be one of those people who feels a little protective over it at times. For SC to fail means an end to any potential group of ours before it even gets started. I want that group for us.
It's fine to disagree on stuff every now and then and debates are fine, but if we're to discuss SC on places like Discord in the future can we try & keep the discussion friendly and as positive as possible? We're all adults here & are perfectly capable of having debates without berating each other, being intentionally antagonistic or resulting to name calling. If we really want to make a go of the SC group & help build our community we won't get there by arguing over (or bashing) the game we're looking to do it in. We'll only turn people away, or risk losing friends we've had for years. I don't want to see either of those happen so let's stop now.
I've posted this about SC but it should of course go for any discussions. Please moderate yourself when you type (and yes, I intend to take my own advice here too!) and think about how you're coming across to others before you hit enter.
<3 you guys, let's not see any more fallouts eh? We're better than that
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Brené Brown On 'Daring Greatly' and Embracing Imperfection
New book dispels the notion that vulnerability equals weakness
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Inspired by Teddy Roosevelt's famous "The Man in the Arena" speech, Brené Brown set out on a quest to prove the power of vulnerability. What she discovered formed the basis of her latest book, Daring Greatly. Vulnerability, she says — putting yourself at risk for failure — is the key to finding great success. It's an especially important point for people in transition, whether it's finding a new career, moving on after a failed relationship or adjusting to any major life change.
In this installment of Prime Time Radio, she explains that, "Vulnerabilty is not weakness at all. It's our greatest measure of courage."
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Harrison is twenty
Two decades ago, I met a wonderful person. It has been one of the best experiences of my life to watch him grow, learn, and develop. He is a one-in-a-billion kind of guy, and I feel so fortunate to call him "my son."
5 comments:
- Nancy said...
Happy Birthday Harrison!
- June 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM
- Chelsea said...
Happy Birthday Harrison! If you are even half as cool as your mom, then you rock! :) Nice photo, by the way.
- June 10, 2011 at 7:39 PM
- Chocolates4Breakfast (TerriBoog) said...
Happy Birthday to your son!
- June 12, 2011 at 9:22 AM
- Anonymous said...
Ok, that is like a knife in the heart. I remember when he was just a little guy when you first started your online store. You were one of the first places I bought online needlework supplies. Happy Birthday, Harrison!
- June 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM
- Hillery said...
Happy Birthday to your son. Mine are 2.5 and 1. I can definately wait till I see 20. You must be so proud. I just have to say that I am stitching Jenny Bean's Halloween Sampler and I am just loving it. Thank you so much.
- June 13, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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Storrs Pond Recreation Area offers four hard-surface tennis courts for visitors to use. Reservations may be made at the Tennis Hut. Also available are private and semi-private lessons with Tennis Director Billy Pontious and his assistants. Courts can be reserved for private parties and corporate outings. Contact the Tennis Director, Billy Pontious, for more details at the Tennis Hut: (603) 643-1663 or (603) 632-9598 or by email firstname.lastname@example.com
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Junior Programs or Doubles with a Pro
Highlights for 2018
- Morning Junior Tennis Camp (10 and Under) – Mon-Fri from 9-11 am
- Afternoon Junior Tennis Camp (9 to 15 years old) – Mon-Fri from 2-5 pm
- Junior Round Robin – Every Sat. from 10 am – 2 pm with cookout!
- Monday and Friday Night Doubles with a Pro – 5:30 – 7 pm with Potluck
- Open Court time 11 am-2 pm Daily
Programs and Registration Forms
- Morning Sessions – An introduction to the game of tennis that is just right for young children and beginning players. Classes are Monday to Thursday for one hour. 8-9 am for 3-10 year olds and 11 am – 12 pm for 10-15 year olds. Students will learn basic strokes and tennis skills through age appropriate drills and games. The USTA 10 and Under Tennis Method will be used for players 10 and under. Register Online or Download Registration Form. Program runs weekly from June 19 to August 24. Cost is $50 per week for members or $60 for non-members.
- Morning Junior Tennis Camp (10 And Under) – For younger players who want to improve their game. Camps will utilize the USTA 10 and Under format with short courts and soft balls. Kids will focus on skill development and match play with an emphasis on fun that will foster success and a love of the game. Register Online or Download Registration Form. Camp runs 9 to 11 am, Monday to Friday, from June 19 to August 25. Cost is $165 per week for members, $190 for non-members. BONUS – add on two private lessons for $50.
- Afternoon Junior Tennis Camp (Ages 9 to 15) – Take your game to the next level and have an awesome time! Storrs Pond Junior Tennis Camp runs Monday to Friday from 2-5 pm. Monday to Thursday focus on skill development, and Friday players travel to Quechee and other Upper Valley clubs for match practice.
Click here for more info on SPJTC! , Register Online or Download Registration Form. Program runs weekly from June 19 to August 25. Cost is $225 per week for members, $250 for non-members. BONUS – add 2 private lessons for $50.
- Saturday Junior Round Robins – Join us Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm for round robin match play and a cookout! Great way to improve your game and spend time with friends. Cost is $10 for the day. Ages 8-16.
- Doubles with a Pro – Focus on doubles strategy from 5:30-7 pm Monday and Friday with our Doubles with a Pro play. Players will be grouped by level. Register Online or Download Schedule and Registration Form. Program runs June 19 to August 25. Cost is $15 per person. Stay and enjoy more play or potluck.
- Private and Group Lessons – Private and semi-private lessons are available with head pro Billy Pontious. Rates are $50 per hour for private lessons and $60 per hour for semi-private (up to 3 people). Call the Tennis Hut, 603-643-1663 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule.
- Community Tennis Association (CTA) Adult Teams – Storrs Pond hosts several men's and women's CTA teams. The teams practice weekly and play weekly matches against local teams on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid May until early August. At the end of the season, there's a tournament and celebration at Quechee Club. If you are a 3.0 – 5.0 level player interested in joining a CTA team, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call the Tennis Hut at 603-643-1663. Click here to register and purchase your membership.
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Thanks to everyone who came to today's screening of Surname Viet, Given Name Nam!
We are now moving into the final week of Translation/ Transmission. This means there are only two screenings left!
Tuesday 25 March 6pm – Sweet Sugar Rage, Sistren Theatre Collective
Founded in 1977, Sistren are a women's popular theatre company based in Kingston, Jamaica, who use drama-in-education as a means of problem solving at a community level; questioning in particular society's failure to value the work and skills of women. Sweet Sugar Rage highlights the harsh conditions facing female workers on a Jamaican sugar estate in the 80s. We travel from Kingston to the sugar cane fields of Clarendon and back again, guided by an infectious reggae rhythm.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Dr Gail Lewis, long standing member of Brixton Black Women's Group and a co-founder of the Organisation for Women of African and Asian Descent (OWAAD), who will reflect on her memories of Sistren's visits to the UK.
Sunday 30 March 1pm – Facing Mirrors
Set in contemporary Iran, Facing Mirrors is a story of an unlikely and daring friendship that develops despite social norms and religious beliefs. Although Rana is a traditional wife and mother, she is forced to drive a cab to pay off the debt that keeps her husband in prison. By chance she picks up the wealthy and rebellious Edi, who is desperately awaiting a passport to leave the country. At first Rana attempts to help, but when she realizes that Edi is transgender, a dangerous series of conflicts arise.
Followed by a response from Elhum Shakerifar, programmer at Bird's Eye View and documentary producer (The Reluctant Revolutionary).
We also have our final reading group meeting at Hydra Books on Wednesday at 7pm, reading 'The Embodied Afterlives of Translation' by Bliss Cua Lim.


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L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel Review
How much do you think is justified to spend on a bath and shower gel.. No, I am not asking you this to measure your financial strength but to see how many of you are into luxurious bath and body shopping ;). L'Occitance is one such brand which can make your budget go for a toss ( if you have any). Few months back, I received this L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel from the brand for review purpose, so lets see if you splurge or save on this one.
Product Claims: This gel gently cleanses the skin, leaving it delicately perfumed. Used as a foaming bath, it transforms into a rich and smooth foam, releasing the delicate and captivating Cherry Blossom fragrance. Contains a cherry extract from Luberon, France.
Direction for Use:- Apply on damp skin and then rinse.
Price:- Rs.1290 for 250ml , Rs460 for 75ml
Packaging:- The shower comes in a small see through plastic bottle packaging with a sturdy silver flip top cap that shuts with a satisfactory click sound. The tiny mouth will help control the amount to be dispensed ( after all it's a luxury I cant afford to waste :P). The packaging is convenient to use and easy to carry along on trips.
My experience with L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel:-
L'Occitane Cherry Blossom is light peach colored liquid with a runny gel like consistency. It doesn't give a rich lather so have to use a lot of it to make it lather but that way I will end up finishing it soon. It cleanses well and leaves skin squeaky clean but is accompanied by a little drying feel which wasn't expected.
- Don't Miss to Checkout: My Shower Gel Collection
The best thing about this shower gel is its mesmerizing scent with rich cherry notes. It is a beautiful blend of floral and sweet notes which instantly lifts my mood and senses. The fragrance is strong initially much to my liking and it fades away rapidly and within an hour post-shower it is completely gone, wish it had lasted a little longer.
- Don't Miss to Checkout: The Body Shop Peachy Fuzz Shower Gel
The ingredients list mention less than usual chemicals but it does contain Sodium Laureth sulphate which might be responsible for its drying effect on my skin, something that I wasn't expecting from a shower gel of this price range.
- Don't Miss to Checkout: Gia Bath & Body Works Shower Gel
If you like to build your fragrance collection and floral scents than you won't be disappointed but wouldn't you better invest in its EDT than this shower gel for that purpose.
Pros of L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel:-
- Delicate on skin
- Lovely floral feminine fragrance
- Contains Natural Ingredients
- Pretty packaging
- Paraben Free formula
Cons of L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel:-
- Doesn't lather much
- Fragrance doesn't last long
- Slightly drying
- Burns a hole in pocket
Recommendation:- L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel has a rich cherry fragrance which the best thing about this shower gel other than its packaging. It gently cleanses the skin while leaving it beautifully scented but sadly it doesn't last long. I can't convince myself to go and grab a bottle at its original price rather spend that much amount on skin care or makeup or go for The Body Shop Shower Gels which deliver better results. 😉
Rating:- 3/5
Have you tried L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel? Which is your favorite Shower Gel?


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In this series, we will be reviewing books across a wide range of genres, all related in some form to championing women.
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I have to be honest, 'My Fight to the Top' is a book I did not find as inspiring and likeable as I had expected. I think this was partly due to the underlying tone of hatred and resentment throughout the book between Michelle and her husband, whom she claims she was trapped in a "loveless marriage" with. I respect the honesty and appreciate that this was a big factor in her life and to leave it out would have been dishonest. Equally, as a businesswoman myself, I would have loved to hear more about the business side of her life than the turbulent relationship.
There were chapters in which I felt that I was rooting for Michelle, but by reading the anecdotes in some other chapters I grew to dislike her too for some of her actions. She mentions, for instance, Bill Clinton being her "dream man" and telling him she wished she was Monica Lewinsky – a remark that didn't ring as appropriate, or at least not for someone I am supposed to look up to.
I also resented the sly comments she used during interviews to create an unnecessary media war between two former models for Ultimo: Rachel and Penny (both were also married at one point to Rod Stewart.) The idea of pitting women against each other goes against my values as a feminist.
The open wife/husband arguing in front of staff and team is also something I strongly disagree with. It is something that my husband and I (who are are business partners) make a conscious effort to avoid in our office, as private arguments obviously create a very unpleasant working environment for people. These instances just didn't sit well with me.
Despite all this, there is no disputing the fact that Michelle is a role model for women in a business sense. With women only accounting for 17% of business owners, we need more people like Michelle to 'rock the boat' and change these statistics. Her ability to think creatively and always look for new opportunities to channel her entrepreneurial spirit is inspiring. She is the definition of a successful hard worker, but equally, is the definition of how to get the work/life balance wrong and jeopardise one's health in the process.
"Above all I want my story to be inspirational. I want to show you that you can be a success, no matter where you came from."
If you are looking for a business book with advice or more practical information which you can apply to your own career, then this is not a book I would recommend. If you are looking for a good 'rags to riches' story, filled with salacious stories mixed with aspirational advice, then I would highly recommend this book.
The stats
Pages: 259
Time it took me to read it: 4 hours, 50 minutes
Why I picked up the book in the first place: My sister's boyfriend – who knows my tastes very well – gave it to me as a Christmas gift this year.
Don't judge a book by its cover: This is not just a book about business in the fashion world, instead, this is a book that lays bare the variety of life's challenges that can befall you on your climb to the top. From divorce, to broken friendships, to near-bankruptcy, to dealing with the media, to binge-eating, to bullying, to heavy drinking, to family illness, to messy politics, to heartbreak. I finished the book feeling slightly exhausted from hearing such a story with constant drama from both business and personal points of view. Hats off to Michelle for coming out the other side in one piece!
Rating out of 5: 1
Where to get it cheapest: (hardcopy, not including delivery): £3.44 from Amazon.
The woman behind the book
Michelle's story is a unique one. Growing up in an impoverished area in Glasgow, by the time she became a teenager, she was already a mother and had left school with no qualifications. It takes a special kind of person to turn such circumstances on their head, but that's exactly what Michelle managed to do. In 1996, she founded her underwear company 'Ultimo', which went onto to grow into a £50 million empire, and also garnered her an O.B.E from the Queen. She attributes her success to where she grew up, as her drive came from wanting more from life. She was the kind of girl who aimed high and questioned the protocol from the beginning, but – as is so often the case in these 'rags to riches' stories – she came from a place where people usually told her what she couldn't do. When her career guidance teacher at school asked her what she wanted to be, she responded she wanted to become an "entrepreneur", to which the teacher told Michelle that she was not academic enough, adding that "the supermarket down the road" would be more suited to her.
Business is not the only thing she has turned her eye to though. She was invited by the former Prime Minister David Cameron's special advisor to join the 'Better Together Campaign' before Scotland's referendum. Michelle is certainly a straight talker and her brutal words to Cameron at the time are a good example of this. "I was listening to them all thinking: You arse-lickers. Tell him how it really is." And she did.
Since the autobiography was published in 2016, she has taken a step back from the day-to-day operations of Ultimo, focusing on ways in which she can help other people. Her career has instead switched into becoming a successful international speaker and a serial entrepreneur with UTAN, 'Ultimo Beauty', and more. She is now considered to be one of the most respected businesswomen in the world and is a highly sought-after speaker for business and women's issues.
"If you're a man in business and you're tough and direct, then you're a hero. If you're a woman and you're tough and direct, then you're a bitch."
Written by Rebecca Gache-Ford, Founder of Fanny Pack
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Vote for Liberty GB in the European Elections on the 22nd of May because Liberty GB is the only credible party that can change what's wrong, since it's the only party which has clear ideas about what caused it.
Today's major symptoms of the disease that affects Britain – mass immigration, Islamisation, multiculturalism – have been caused by the Left's cultural dominance in Britain – as all over the West – over the past 50-60 years.
Uncontrolled immigration – in fact, invasion, as this is something about which the British people were never consulted and, if they had been, would very likely have rejected – was something wanted by the Left. The previous Labour government is the one most responsible for it, with its open-door immigration policy.
Multiculturalism and Islamisation are natural consequences of both mass immigration and Leftist ideology.
The Left believes that Britain has a dirty past, imperialist and oppressive of the poorest people on earth. This is historical revisionism for ideological reasons: in reality the colonised countries and populations benefited from colonisation more than Britain did. But it doesn't matter if it's not true, because the Left believes it and it has the means to make many others believe it. As a consequence it has instilled in the British people a sense of guilt.
Also, unrestricted immigration is allowed, even encouraged by the Left because it's a form of redistribution of wealth, one of the Left's cardinal tenets. We are relatively rich, they are poor. Let's welcome them and shower them with benefits.
And why should British identity and culture be dominant? It's a form of cultural imperialism, they say. We're all the same. Purely leftist ideology, again.
This cultural relativism that doesn't judge or evaluate applies to Islam too, even to its appalling manifestations, from sex slavery of young white girls to honour killings.
Never mind, we must celebrate diversity, Islam included.
And also, and here we come to the crux of the cultural matter, why not? We don't believe in Christianity any more. So, why not Islam? It's a religion of the poorest people on earth, and that by itself is a reason to accept it and celebrate it – so they argue.
There is no doubt that the profound erosion of Christianity, its values and ethics has been accompanied by the rise to dominance of the leftist, in particular neo-Marxist, ideology because it has been caused by it, with its attacks against Christianity and propagation of atheism.
Historically Marxists, communists, anarchists have always been enemies of Christianity. "Religion is the opium of the people", Karl Marx said.
He and Engels also hated the family. They wanted to see it dead, and children communally raised.
We are certainly going in that direction, with the welfare state taking the place of fathers.
In our world, 'post-Christian', secular, neo-pagan, atheist, the family has also become much closer to Islam with its polygamy. We have multiple marriages and divorces, children forced to share their fathers with his other families, much like in polygamist Islam.
The Left's 'sexual revolution', the removal of sexual behaviour from the sphere of morality, the domain of ethics, has greatly contributed to that.
Only understanding the cause that has produced an unwanted effect can eliminate that cause and reverse that effect.
There's no other party today in Britain that has formulated such a clear analysis of the current problems as Liberty GB has.
We have detailed policies to solve what afflicts Britain. You can see them in full at libertygb.org.uk.
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There are a lot of things in my head lately: my own project is going full-swing pretty soon and that means a lot of pressure is going to me. Before, I could procrastinate on my work to crochet, now it's the reverse: I will procrastinate on my needleworks to finish my project and hopefully, to graduate at the end of this year.
But that doesn't mean I am going to hang my hooks and needles up for good. I just won't have that much time to do what I love to do anymore. Lately I spend more time to knit than usual and found out that I quite like it. After passing the awkward movement of the purl stitch, now it is actually my favorite stitch :D Weird, right?
I spent a big chunk of time yesterday to knit a vest for my teddy bear with some leftover yarn. It was an impromptu project since I didn't have a pattern or anything. At the beginning I wanted to test out my new pair of Boyle needles that I bought from Walmart, which was also an impromptu purchase :D Surprisingly, the Boyle needles are light and glide very smoothly. It has some friction so that the yarn doesn't slide off easily like the Susan Bates needles. I guess I just found out my new favorite brand for knitting needles.
So I'm a Susan Bates hooker and a Boyle needler...great! Not that I'm discriminating the two brands or anything but clearly the ways they construct their hooks are totally different. SB seems to be easier on my hand as it has a flat top.
Today during seminar time, I was bored about the topic so I sketched out something. It looks nice on paper but whether I can transform it into an actually garment is still questionable. But I would love to try though, there's a first for everything, right?
Can't wait for the Spring Purse/Bag swap to come. This year I have to detach myself from joining so many swaps. I like the idea of swapping since it's a lot of fun and I get to know another crocheter.
One of my friends will get married in June and I can't wait to make something for the couple. Maybe a his and hers scarf set? I'm thinking of making a small clutch or purse for myself to go to the wedding. A girl can have an extra bag for an extra special occasion, right? ;)


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NORTH HAMPTON — The funds raised at the Chief Michael Maloney St. Patrick's Day Benefit last month will go a long way toward helping the Greenland Police Department and members of the slain police chief's family attend upcoming ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
NORTH HAMPTON — The funds raised at the Chief Michael Maloney St. Patrick's Day Benefit last month will go a long way toward helping the Greenland Police Department and members of the slain police chief's family attend upcoming ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
Organizers of the event, including North Hampton officer Kate Horgan and Rich Brabazon, executive vice president of the New England Police Benevolent Association, presented an oversized check for $10,546.13 to Greenland police Sgt. Dawn Sawyer on Thursday afternoon at Locals Restaurant & Pub.
"The event was a huge success. We couldn't be more happy with the turnout. People are still talking about it," Horgan said.
Hundreds attended the benefit held at Locals on Route 1 on St. Patrick's Day as a way to honor and remember Maloney, who was killed in a drug raid gone bad April 12, 2012. Donations collected during that event are helping to support sending the Greenland Police Department and members of Maloney's family to Washington, D.C., in May, when Maloney's name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
A number of fund-raisers have helped raise money for the trip. The Greenland Central School talent show, held on the one-year anniversary of Maloney's death, also raised money to support the travel and accommodations.
"We appreciate all the support of the community and our neighboring brothers and sisters" in law enforcement, Sawyer said.
Sawyer said that police often feel the "us versus them" tension in their daily business, but the support her department has received over the past year has demonstrated that the vast majority of people are on the police department's side.
"Truly, the rest of the community is behind you," she said. "It's amazing and it's humbling."
She said the trip to Washington, D.C., will feature events spread out over several days, including a candlelight vigil, a day dedicated to New Hampshire and the official ceremony at the memorial, which will feature remarks from President Barack Obama.
"I've heard that it's going to be overwhelming and very emotional," she said.
Brabazon said he has attended the ceremonies before and it is "extremely memorable" for anyone in law enforcement.
"I've always said to people 'you at least have to go once,'" he said. "It's quite a tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice."
Maloney's youngest brother, Tim Maloney, was in attendance for the check presentation. He said he was living in Chicago, Ill., and had just gotten off a flight from Tokyo, Japan, when he learned his brother had been shot.
Since returning to the town he and his brother grew up in, he said, he has realized the "spheres of influence" that surrounded his older brother.
"It's inspiring not only how many people Mike touched directly," but also how many have shown their appreciation who did not know him, he said.
While Chief Maloney's death was undeniably a tragedy for the entire Seacoast community, Sawyer said she takes solace in the fact that he died doing what he loved: protecting his community.
"Mike relished doing what he did. Mike was a patrolman's chief. He never forgot where he came from," Tim Maloney said.
The New England Police Benevolent Association and the North Hampton Highway and Police Local 211 jointly organized the St. Patrick's Day benefit. They presented a plaque to Andy Miller, owner of Locals, to thank him for his role in hosting the event last month.
"We met a lot of great people for a great cause. We were happy to be a part of it," Miller said. "Everyone had great stories (about Chief Maloney). He touched so many people's lives."


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I decided to pull it out and make up a simple card with it. The image was already edged with a gilded edge. I added a snippet of pearlescent navy for a mat and stickled the butterfly wings and some of the flowers with Stardust stickles. Set that onto a kraft card base and left it at that.
A very simple card but one that I will be happy to give to a friend...I need to remember more often that they do not always have to be detailed to still be enjoyed! Hopefully you can see the shimmer of the stickles...
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Living things die on my front porch. It's not from lack of water....just too much sun. Artificial flowers look fake and funny around here. So, if I'm gonna use artificial flowers, I won't use them the ordinary way...
Let's go ALL OUT!
This was a surprisingly quick craft. A little pricey, but I'll keep these for years to come!
Thank goodness for the $1.00 flower bunches at The Dollar Tree.
Here's my list of materials:
2 dowels
2-12" Styrofoam Ring
2-8" Styrofoam Ring
12 bunches gold flowers (big fluffy heads)
8 bunches orange/yellow flowers (big fluffy heads)
500 pins with ball heads (used yellow tipped quilting pins) (!$$$!)
Rust colored spray paint
black craft paint
planter pot and fill
Here's the page break, click below to see step by step photos from start to finish.
Tear up (pull apart) some of the flowers. This is why I've suggested fluffy flowers. The ones I've used have 4 layers. I use these to fill in the bald spots. These could made for any season. I'm glad to have bright colors on my front porch! I hope you try this one, it's easy and so pretty too.
This is one of those craft ideas I take full credit for, "I love it when a plan comes together"
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Saturday, November 22, 2014
Under The Weather
15 comments:
They look lovely Donna, glad your feeling better been there as well.. got a stuffy nose sore throat.. love the items that you made very sweet..Happy Saturday with love JaniceReplyDelete
hope you get better soonReplyDelete
Lovely blocks! Poor Donna. So horrible for you. Rest up and I hope you feel better soon. Hugs xxReplyDelete
Bronchitis is no good! I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I'm sending get well vibes your way. :)ReplyDelete
Cute blocks! I love your fabrics. Now you get better!ReplyDelete
Oh Donna, I am so sorry to hear you're not feeling well :( Please get better soon, sweet friend! You will be in my prayers.ReplyDelete
Your blocks look great, Donna. I hope you are feeling much better. Sending hugs, Christine xxReplyDelete
Glad you are feeling better. Sure like your Christmas tree.ReplyDelete
Get better soon! I've been spoiled seeing your IG postings.ReplyDelete
Sorry you've been sick! Your Christmas blocks are precious!ReplyDelete
Hope your feel better for the holidaysReplyDelete
Oh, I do wish you're feeling better for Thanksgiving Dear...take care, don't over do it..get some rest....Big Hugs, DebraReplyDelete
Such a cute tree and your mittens are darling!! Hope you're feeling better!! Wishing you a lovely day and a very Happy Thanksgiving!! :) xo HollyReplyDelete
Oh what a sweet Christmas tree!!! I started her row along and never finished:(. I hope you are feeling better and get caught up!ReplyDelete
I hope you are feeling better!ReplyDelete
Happy Holidays!


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Sunday, April 27, 2014
Trusty CD cover
You can download the Lubuntu wallet here. It includes a normal CD / DVD cover, a disc imprint and a Lightscribe version, both with and without hole (thanks for that advice) with, of course, source SVG included. I hope you like it!
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My only gripe about this upgrade is that Chromium is having issues on it. I do like Firefox but Chromium's speed matches a speedy OS and makes Lubuntu 64-bit a performance beast.ReplyDelete
Victor pons: if you remove 'ibus' and reboot the chromium issues go away, although you still have to use the pepperflash from software centre to use flash...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 27, 2014 3:19 pm
right, I get it.ReplyDelete
But why aren't we deveoping a kickstarter to get these DVD's done for the community, at the cost of postage , plus a quid , or so ?
I'm not a fan of imitation, and to be honest I find the artwork above based on that of a sycophant.
- AnonymousApril 27, 2014 5:40 pm
Nice! :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 27, 2014 11:06 pm
@Anonymous, that was the most beautiful thing anybody told me today ;)ReplyDelete
If you are afraid of imitations I must tell you that making Lubuntu as closer as possible to Ubuntu made us an official flavour.
Designers do reasonable things. They're not random. I'm just following their specs. All designers use a corporative manual when aboarding an already stablished design.
When I do something too similar to a Canonical's design, it's not a fan imitation, as I'm member of the Artwork Team. I just follow the rules strictly. And I like it. There're plenty alternative material at spreadubuntu.org if you want something diferent and made by fans. This is simply official. We have rules.
- Fatih HazretleriApril 29, 2014 9:38 am
Beautiful. I'm gonna print this.ReplyDelete
Great distro really!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 03, 2014 1:36 am
Indeed, the software team(s) did a great job. Thank you very much!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 08, 2014 6:04 pm
Hi everyone :) is there any news about LXQT?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 08, 2014 8:09 pm
Read the latest article at LXDE Blog. LXQT 0.7.0 has been just released.
Hola Rafael,ReplyDelete
Al parecer varios usuarios estamos teniendo el mismo problema con la wifi en Lubuntu 14.04.
No nos detecta la wifi automaticamente ni a traves de "conexiones de red"
- AnonymousMay 09, 2014 2:48 pm
You're faster then me! Don't worry, I'll publish REAL news. I mean, the desktop is still so beta it crashes almost everything, themeing isn't homogeneous and more bugs to polish. Ditto!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 09, 2014 2:49 pm
@Starter, parece que el origen del problema es el mismo, la dichosa nm-applet. Mañana subiré el PPA LTS para mantenimiento y corrección de errores. Según parece éste se resolverá también.ReplyDelete


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A howler from Argentina's Willy Caballero gifted Croatia a 1-0 second-half lead in their World Cup clash on Thursday — the latest in a string of goalkeeping errors in big matches.
The Chelsea stopper attempted a chipped pass over Ante Rebic from inside his own area, but totally underhit his effort and the Croatia winger fired an unstoppable volley into the roof of the net.
The World Cup in Russia has already seen some questionable goalkeeping, including a poor performance from Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Al-Mayouf in a 5-0 thumping by Russia on the opening day.
David De Gea, regarded by many as the best goalkeeper in the world, also had a moment to forget when he allowed a Cristiano Ronaldo shot to slip through his grasp in Spain's 3-3 draw with Portugal.
Liverpool's Loris Karius made two embarrassing blunders in last month's Champions League final loss to Real Madrid.
Caballero is only starting for Argentina because Manchester United's Sergio Romero is missing the tournament through injury.
Argentina sink to 60-year-low
Lionel Messi hoped to lead Argentina to a memorable World Cup. But while Argentina's game against Croatia may have been unforgettable, receiving the worst beating the nation has taken in a first-round group-stage match in 60 years was not what they had in mind.
Croatia put in a strong performance, breaking through after both sides squandered first-half chances, and came away with a convincing 3-0 victory over the Albiceleste in the second game of Group D play on Thursday.
It was an ugly performance all around for Argentina, as they struggled to get their stars, Messi and Sergio Aguero into the proceedings.
Argentina did have an opportunity to get off on the right foot a half hour in, but Enzo Perez missed a clear-cut chance on a near-open goal with the game still scoreless.
Then in the second half, Ante Rebic took advantage of a horrible mistake by Argentina keeper Willy Caballero to open the scoring for Croatia. A Luke Modric rocket from distance doubled their advantage.
Ivan Rakitic's goal to close out the scoring added insult to injury, as Argentina had not suffered a defeat so heavy in the group stage of a World Cup since the 1958 edition, when they were hammered 6-1 by Czechoslovakia.
Meanwhile, Argentina have not won their last four World Cup matches – the first time in their history that has occurred.
Aside from the loss to Croatia and an opening-game draw against Iceland, Argentina lost in the 2014 World Cup final to Germany in extra time. In addition, though they did get past the Netherlands in the semi-final of the tournament in Brazil, it came through a shootout after a scoreless 120 minutes.
The heavy defeat puts Argentina in a difficult spot when it comes to qualifying for the knockout stages, though advancement is still possible.
Argentina will require a win against Nigeria, combined with results elsewhere, if they have any hope of salvaging their 2018 World Cup dream.
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You decide to go in. They did invite you in, didn't they?
You take off your shoes as they ask and step onto the wooden floor of the house. You take a moment to absorb the beauty of the room. The floor glistens and at the end of the hall is a painting of…something. The figure in the painting is but a silhouette and stands aggressively with a rising full moon in the background.
How ominous.
You follow Mitsumi and Ryuunosuke to the end of the hall and turn into the kitchen and dining room. The room is elegant and functional, with clear, glass sliding doors leading to the backyard lining one of the walls.
"Please, have a seat," says Mitsumi, gesturing towards one of the tall chairs facing the kitchen island. You sit down. Ryuunosuke sits down on the dining table. He picks up a pen and flips a notebook open before starting to write in it.
"So, you're new around here, eh?" Mitsumi asks. She is cleaning one of the tables.
"Yeah," you reply. "We arrived a few hours ago."
"Well, I hope our families will become good friends in future," she smiles. You find yourself smiling back.
She turns to call out to Ryuunosuke. "Ryuu-chan, can you please go and get some carrots and cucumbers?"
"Yes, okāsan," Ryuu replies obediently. He leaves his book and walks outside.
Mitsumi walks to the fridge and opens it, "Do you like sushi, dear?"
Hmm…do you like sushi? You don't know. You can't remember.
"I'm not sure. I'll give it a try," you say.
"Excellent!" Mitsumi smiles again. She collects some canned fish, rice, nori and vinegar. You turn your head and look at the backyard. Ryuu is pulling out a carrot. He already has two cucumbers and another carrot under his arm.
Mitsumi approaches a drawer and opens it before pulling out a small bamboo sheet. She lays it on the table before covering it with plastic wrap. She puts a saucepan on the stove and pours some water and the rice into the saucepan. She cooks the rice, pours vinegar into the pan and mixes it around.
"Here, okāsan," Ryuu places the carrots and cucumbers on the table.
"Thank you, Ryuu-chan," Mitsumi replies. Ryuu smiles before sitting back down.
"Don't mind him," Mitsumi says as she washes and chops up the vegetables. "He's just very shy, that's all."
"I didn't get your name," she says.
"I'm Anon."
"Nice to meet you, Anon!" Mitsumi smiles again.
"Tadaima!" a voice calls out from the main entrance.
"Otõsan!" Ryuu cries out. He almost leaps from his chair and rushes to the door.`
"Hey, kiddo!" the voice laughs. "How was school?"
"Not that great," Ryuu sighs. "I got pushed around again."
"You need to stand up to them, Ryuu!" the voice says. "Maybe punch them back?" Ryuu laughs. The two enter the room.
"Naomi, don't teach him how to punch people up, please," Mitsumi says.
Naomi comes up to Mitsumi and pecks her on the cheek, "I was just joking, honey."
The man now looks at you. "Well then, we have a visitor, do we?"
"He's new, dear. Just moved in." his wife says as she rolls up some sushi and chops them up expertly.
"Naomi Kita. I'm Ryuu's father," Naomi smiles and extends his arm. You shake it.
"I'm Anon."
Yet another voice bursts through the halls of the house. It's higher-pitched than Naomi's, but it's the same word. "Tadaima!"
Naomi flattens his body against the wall and positions himself right next to the kitchen entrance. A boy walks into the room and is instantly attacked by his father.
"Hello, champ!" Naomi laughs as he attacks the boy with his tickling hands. His victim laughs loudly.
"Get off, get off!" the boy screams. Naomi relents. He steps back.
"Sohei, there's someone you have to meet," Mitsumi says.
Sohei turns to look at you. "Hi! I'm Sohei. What's your name?"
"This is Anon," Mitsumi says, saving you the trouble of having to introduce yourself all over again.
"Anon, huh?" Sohei says. "That's a pretty cool name!"
"Thanks," you reply.
Sohei is wearing a beige shirt and similarly coloured shorts and shoes. A sash winds around his waist and shoulder. It has several badges on it.
So Sohei is a Boy Scout.
"Sushi's ready!" Mitsumi says. Naomi, Ryuu and Sohei sit at the dining table as Mitsumi serves the sushi, with some soy sauce and wasabi in small dishes.
"Come! Have a seat." Naomi gestures to an empty seat next to Ryuu.
"Uh, it's alright," you say, putting your hands up in polite refusal.
"We insist!" Naomi and Mitsumi say together.
Well that was creepy.
Giving in, you awkwardly sit down. A plate of sushi materialises before you.
"Itadakimasu," Naomi says. He puts his palms together and closes his eyes. The others copy his movements. You decide to do the same.
"Ite…dake…mas?" you whisper, unsure of yourself. The Kitas look at you and smile.
Naomi, Mitsumi and Sohei pick up pairs of chopsticks and start eating their sushi. They dip their sushi into the wasabi before the sushi disappears into their mouths. Ryuu tries to use his chopsticks, fails miserably, and then uses his hands instead. You decide to not even try to use chopsticks and use your hands as well. Slowly and cautiously, of course. You are about to put the sushi into your mouth.
And then it slips out of your hands.
Right into the wasabi.
You sigh. You pick up the sushi. The Kitas are looking at you to find out what you're going to do next.
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The boyfriend blazer has yet to reach the same levels of popularity as the two fashion trends which influenced it: boyfriend jeans and the boyfriend shirt. Which, for it, is a good thing. While the boyfriend shirt and denim trends have reached commonality and, thus, aren't considered trends anymore, the boyfriend blazer has found new sophistication and will be with us as a part of 2010 fashion trends. In particular, we'll see it amongst Spring 2010 fashion trends.
Who has designed them?
While you're best off trawling vintage stores for a truly unique boyfriend blazer, the look has featured among several of the Spring 2010 catwalks. These include Araks, Charlotte Ronson, Cynthia Rowley, Boy by Band of Outsiders (one look is pictured above), and Elie Tahari.
For picture inspiration, follow that link.
Who has been wearing the boyfriend blazer trend?
Coming very soon.
How to wear a boyfriend blazer
There are two, simple rules for wearing the boyfriend blazer.
Make it oversized
Any boyfriend fashion trend is about wearing clothing that looks a size too big for you, hence, as if you've borrowed it from your boyfriend. It's no different with the boyfriend blazer fashion trend here. The key is to only go up one size; it shouldn't swallow you. Look to have the jacket's shoulders coming no more than an inch and a half away from your own, perfect for accented shoulders.
Roll up your sleeves
No, this isn't a recommendation to get to work but rather the crucial element of the boyfriend blazer trend. Rolling or pushing up the sleeves on the blazer goes to balance out the look by implying that the sleeves would otherwise be too long for your arms; also exposing the wrists to make the look more feminine.


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Provided here is a set of schedule views including a plot of courses on the Loyola grid (for those courses that have weekday meeting times) and listings under different sort orders (basically by unique code, by course and section number, by instructor, and by time). The plot consolidates into one box those courses that have the same time, location, type, credits, and instructor even though there may be multiple course/section numbers; it shows all information except course titles. (Type incorporates the PeopleSoft categorization of "Lec", "Lab", etc. Also, where scheduling needs to be in a Windows lab or Linux lab, the type could be e.g., WLab, WLec, LLab, or LLec.) In the Postscript and PDF files, the following color scheme is used: (Note: There are currently no 8-week Fall I or Fall II courses. Any CSIS courses will be in the business school's Fall Quarter but will be colored like any other Fall semester course.)


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(Opening Statement)- "A couple business items, you saw D'Qwell Jackson was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. It's a great honor for him. I've said all along what he means to our defense. He obviously had a great week. Our fourth captain will be Juqua Parker. I'm sure you're all interested as to what's going on with the quarterback. He was cleared to practice. He participated in the meetings. He participated in the walk-through and he'll do everything in practice today, and we'll get him ready to start on Sunday. If there are some unforeseen setbacks, then of course Colt (McCoy) will start. As we're moving forward right now, he's cleared to practice and we're moving ahead with Brandon (Weeden)."
(On if he will give McCoy more reps than normal just in case)- "No, not really. The process goes, you get the starter ready to go and you give him all the looks you can give him. We may give him a rep or two more, but for the most part you get the starter ready to go. At this point, this early in the week he's healthy, so he goes."
(On how he would judge Weeden's appetite for playing in Oakland)- "He wants to go play just like he does every week, so his appetite is good."
(On if he thinks Trent Richardson ran more decisively last Sunday than in the past)- "I think he's a decisive runner. His style sometimes makes it look like he's working his way into the hole. That can be deceiving at times. I thought he ran with a very physical style on Sunday. He had a very productive day. I think each game he plays, each on field situation, he'll get better and better. I think he'll look forward to having an even better game."
(On what D'Qwell Jackson means to the defense)- "I really believe, I think I said it, like baseball you've got to be strong up the middle. Your middle linebacker, you've got to get good play from your safeties. The guys in the middle of the defense tend to do most of the communicating, and getting everybody lined up. He obviously does that extremely well for us. I just see the way he functions in the building. I see the way he functions in the locker room, and I've seen him be a good leader for our guys. I think that's important as well."
(On his thoughts on the competition committee potentially banning blocks below the waist)- "I think constantly looking for ways to make this a safer game, I've said all along, unfortunately this game is a very physical game. The unintended consequence of injury is always present. It's like anything. They'll look for the best ways to keep the game physical, to keep the game safe and I really don't have any strong feelings one way or the other. I do know that low blocks occur. My understanding, and the way we teach it is, you can go low on a guy if he sees you. You can't do it obviously if you're coming outside in, or you're way on the backside. We try to teach it, but we try to do it in a manner that's within the rules that is still effective."
(On if Ahtyba Rubin and Phil Taylor being has helped Jackson)- "Any middle linebacker when you've got big guys in there taking on blockers, it allows you to be able to be more effective. Every middle linebacker in the league wants to have two All-Pro defensive tackles playing in front of you if you're a four-man team. When you've got your two starters back, generally speaking, from a year ago at defensive tackle, there's some synergy there that kind of radiates through the whole team. We talked about if it affects pass rush. We talked about if it affects defending the run. It helps everything. Of course, the middle linebacker benefits some."
(On Max Starks saying that the Browns defensive linemen were cutting their offensive linemen)- "I had no comment for that. I don't know. Our guys are taught to defeat blocks. If it's a run play, address your gaps of course and then find the ball carrier. Then in terms of pass rush, you want to obviously defeat the blocker, rush the quarterback and try to sack them. Beyond that, we don't teach any of that other stuff."
(On if Weeden is making better decisions and not forcing the football)- "You never want him to force the football. Again, I'll just go back to part of your questioning. You want him to be aggressive. You want him to make good decisions. In the interception he threw last week, he made a very good decision. If that ball was completed, we would have had a first down. He was throwing to the right guy. The ball got tipped. You always coach against it, you want to throw in lanes and all that business, but sometimes tipped balls are like fender benders on the road. Sometimes they happen. You don't want them to happen, but for the most part, it's extremely important that the quarterback always makes good decisions, whether you're being aggressive with the football or taking into account the situation in the game. You get what you emphasize and I've seen some improvement there."
(On Weeden getting criticism that he is missing open players down the field)- "I think his play is improving each week. Every quarterback misses throws in games. There are times when a quarterback will get a completion, and outside criticism doesn't factor in what he was told to do on that play. You could look around and maybe see another receiver or two open. I have to look at it for what it is and what we're asking him to do and take it from there."
(On if inconsistency is expected from a rookie quarterback)- "Once again, every once in a while, even quarterbacks that have been in the league a long time will give you a head scratcher. You want to guard against that. If it happens, you want them to get that out of their game. You trying to coach that out of their game, but also keep them aggressive and efficient. There are a handful of plays that are head scratchers – that's a good little phrase there – for all positions. You want to coach that out of them, but yet make them still be aggressive."
(On if he spoke to Tank Carder about his tweet)- "Yes, we've addressed the situation. Obviously, it's very inappropriate. Obviously, he does not speak for me or the Cleveland Browns. I'm sure you're going to get a chance to talk to him. That's very inappropriate and very wrong, and not something that we condone. You know my feeling on social media."
(On if it's reached a point where he would consider banning the players from using Twitter)- "I think it's important that because it is a part of life right now, there was a time when nobody wore hats in the building. Times change, and social media is a part of our world. I think what you have to do is be very professional if you choose to have those accounts. You have to be very professional and understand that when you hit send, if there's something inappropriate there or is not what you think, it's a very serious deal. I appeal to their professionalism. Case in point, Greg Little. He hasn't twittered, he hasn't tweeted or whatever that is. He's never had to apologize for something he didn't say. That's my feeling on it."
(On how Dimitri Patterson is recovering from his injury)- "He'll be back practicing today. He'll be out there, sure. I'll give you that."
(On the production from the tight end position lately)- "I think the production has been good. I want to call them tight end/fullbacks because you have Alex Smith in there. We use him all over the place so the production's been pretty consistent from them and we use a combination of one, two and three of them a lot which has helped us in the last six weeks or so."
(On if he wants to get Montario Hardesty involved in the offense more)- "Let me see, put Trent (Richardson) on the field or Montario, right? We're going full circle here (joking). I am very pleased with what Montario has given us when he goes in the game. I told him, I said, 'Don't consider how many reps. Consider how many reps you're in there and how they have an impact on the game.' It's quality, not quantity and he's given us good quality when he's been in there. He's got a little bit different style than Trent I think we would all agree watching him run. When he sees daylight he slashes it up in there and that little bit different style I think has a good effect on the defense."
(On if he wonders what kind of player he is going to get when a player of Benjamin Watson's age shows up for training camp)- "You hope guys are going to continue to improve until they're done playing. I've got a great deal of respect for Ben. In my opinion, he's battled through this season and done a very fine job. He, behind the scenes, displays a lot of that leadership that we talk about when we talk about D'Qwell (Jackson). When you look at a group of players where some young players are starting to improve and show up then I think you also have to look within that group and see some of the leadership that you're getting from older players in that group. I would give a little credit to Ben because of Jordan's (Cameron) improvement and then, of course, we've got some other tight end type players on the roster there making improvements that aren't so obvious."
(On how he would judge Brandon Weeden's mental toughness)- "I don't have a problem with his mental toughness to answer your question. What's important for Brandon is to play a style of quarterback that leads us to victories. That's what he needs to do. We could talk about yards, we could talk about all that other stuff, all the ways you want to rank certain things, but his game needs to constantly improve and he's got to strive to get us in the end zone and help us win football games. That's that. He's played through the season, he's had some good games, he's had some games that were not so good and he's battling through it and he's out there practicing today."
(On what he said to Weeden during the game after his interception and if it was a good decision)- "Yeah, absolutely because I knew where he was trying to throw the football. We kind of rubbed it and Greg Little's running and a catch and run gets you the first down. I'm aware of why tipped balls happen. So I watched (Lawrence) Timmons score, we put the kickoff return team out there and we got on to the next play. That's what we did."
(On if he had to talk Weeden off the ledge after the interception)- "No, not that's not the way these guys respond. Nope, they just keep playing. I think I reminded the whole team to just stay in it and keep swinging and respond. I think they did that. I don't think they needed my reminder though. I think they were ready to go out there and play."
(On if Usama Young has been cleared to practice)- "He's not as far along as Brandon coming back from this so we'll have to see as the week goes on."
(On Mitchell Schwartz's progress)- "I think he's doing an outstanding job for a guy in his first year in this league. When you don't talk about right tackles in the NFL then there's something good happening there. I'm pleased with where he's going in terms of his development as right tackle in the NFL. Just like any of these young guys you want them to just continue and that's where he's at."
(On what the team has learned over the last 12 road games)- "Don't lose on the road. I think what's important is, let's take the teams out of it for whatever its worth. Last week we won a division game at home, right? Now we have an opportunity to go on the road and play a conference opponent and win a game on the road. That's what we need to do. That's the way you approach it. That's it."
(On if he sees a difference between the way they play at home vs. on the road)- "No, I don't. You plan for being on the road. You work on silent count. You work on all the things that you need to do when you're on the road and then you go play the game. Every time you don't play at home the venue is different. I think you try to make it a non-issue, and you go play the game. Our most recent road game was of course in Dallas, and there was a lot of conversation of playing in this new great facility. I didn't see that having any effect on the game. As you go to play road games, you get prepared, get on the airplane. You sleep in a hotel. You go and stay and play the game. That's the way you have to approach it. If you develop players having highs and lows based on where they're playing and when they're playing, then emotionally they get all out of whack in my opinion. You talk about it. You explain to them what they can expect. You prepare them for the environment, and then you let it rip."
(On Carson Palmer)- "I've always thought Carson Palmer was one of the better quarterbacks in the league, and he's showing that out there. He's got outstanding numbers. He can win games. He's developing a relationship with his receivers, and it's obviously taking time. Even though he was there at the end of last year, it's a new system for him, and there is a lot of new this year for him that I'm sure he's got to work through."
(On what Darren McFadden brings to the table if he is able to play)- "We're planning like he'll play. He's explosive. He's one of those guys that can score when he has the ball in his hands. It doesn't matter where you're at on the field, they can be on their 1-yard line and this guy can score. When you have players on the field that can score touchdowns, that's what you want. With him not being in there of course, that's hurt them. With him being in there, it's obviously going to help him."


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Rock Salt
Food-grade rock salt is used for dry applications and is added to the manufacturing process in solid form. Baking bread, cakes and other pastries is a typical example. But food-grade rock salts are also used in certain areas of fish processing and for spice mixtures.
In addition to the conventional food-grade rock salts esco also offers natural rock salt without additives: Natural crystal rock salt.


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By Sharman Stein of The Sentinel Staff
If anybody can be considered the father of Central Florida's laser industry, it is William C. Schwartz.
Schwartz, 58, is now president of his second laser company -- Schwartz Electro-Optics. His first laser endeavor, International Laser Systems, is the area's largest laser company. ILS is a nationally known manufacturer of lasers for military target designators and the chief supplier to Martin Marietta Corp., which incorporates the lasers into weapon systems.


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(Altuzarra Spring 2013)
This has to be the top NYFW collection thus far. Small details and perfect styling makes me want to own all the pieces, not to mention the gorgeous gladiator sandals!!!
Pure genius; smart tailoring: Altuzarra created vents on his jackets allowing them to worn as capes (a style we've all witness on street style). I also love the ethnic sensibility on the evening pieces with embroidered silk and gold chain fringe. Love love love!
This guy really can do no wrong!
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Fastest Available 41" Press in the Market from KBA Sees Tremendous Sales Surge in Commercial Market
Monday, April 11, 2005
Press release from the issuing companyApril 8, 2005 -- Drupa-model Rapida 105 41-inch press boasts highest automation, fastest in class, optional perfecting, and superior productivity prompting strong sales from commercial printers KBA North America, a leading sheetfed offset press manufacturer based in Williston, Vt., is announcing that its new generation Drupa-model Rapida 105 41-inch sheetfed press, the fastest in its class at 18,000 sph, is seeing a tremendous sales surge from its introduction last May to the commercial printing market. The Rapida 105 was instrumental in enabling KBA to post double-digit growth in sheetfed offset order bookings and sales in 2004 – a trend that continued in the first quarter of the current year. Since Drupa 2004, 54 new-generation Rapida 105 press lines with 305 printing units and 32 coaters have been shipped to sheetfed offset operations across Europe, the Americas, North Africa and the Far East. The shipments include twelve presses boasting KBA's unique sidelay-free infeed as well as more than ten with a perfecting capability for up to 5 over 5. Commercial printers are drawn to its 20% faster automation and being the first 18,000 sph 41-inch press among its competition to feature a perfecting option. Sales have also surged due to the increased popularity of the new-generation Rapida 105's long perfecting capabilities and its inline finishing systems that bring cost efficiency and productivity. The new Rapida 105, which targets the high end of the market, went into serial production in the summer of 2004. Within a few months of its world debut at Drupa, diverse press configurations, including long perfectors, were up and running at a string of print operations, meeting the rigorous expectations of users and developers alike. Unlike other 18,000sph 41-inch presses unveiled at Drupa, which did not go into serial production until April this year, the Rapida 105 is a mature product in widespread operation and with proven flexibility. KBA North America is a leading supplier of sheetfed offset and digital presses located in Williston, VT. It is a member of the KBA Group, a leader in the manufacture of sheetfed offset, digital offset, web offset, rotogravure directory, security, and newspaper presses.
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Fran Fitzsimmons knows more than she ever wanted to know about chronic dry eye.
The New York resident was 15 when she first noticed the problem, although she wasn't sure what it was.
"In high school, people noticed my eyes were red. I thought it was from my contact lenses. That made it worse," she recalled. "Going to the mall, particularly wearing contact lenses, was horrible. It was a nightmare — the closed spaces, and poor air circulation."
Fitzsimmons was in her 30s before she was properly diagnosed.
"As a teen I was self-conscious," she said. "I've had to learn to adjust my life to it."
Dry Eye Can Have Major Consequences
Fitzsimmons is not alone.
For many people, July represents barbecues and the beach. But it also has a serious side. It is Chronic Dry Eye Disease Awareness Month.
What sounds like a minor ailment can have serious consequences if ignored. Symptoms include eye dryness and overall eye discomfort, stinging, burning, a gritty feeling, and episodes of blurred vision.
Studies show that close to 8 percent of women age 50 or older in the United States and about 4 percent of men in that same group experience symptoms of chronic dry eye.
And those numbers are only going to go up, according to Dr. Marguerite McDonald, FACS, of Ophthalmic Consultants, Long Island, New York, and a professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York.
Dry eye is a progressive disease, McDonald explained.
"It goes up with time," she noted. "Computers, video games, laser surgery, the climate, all those things affect the eyes."
Other factors include air conditioning and forced air heating. For people under age 50 who use contact lenses to correct vision, rates of chronic dry eye are similar to that of older people.
Medications useful in treating other conditions appear to have an adverse effect on the eyes. Antihistamines, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants have all been associated with dry eye in the overall population.
Laser Surgery, Posture Can Make Dry Eyes Worse
Lasik surgery, which has improved vision for many people, is also a risk factor, McDonald said. She cited a survey of nearly 800 people who had either the PRK or LASIK procedure and found that nearly half of these patients reported occasional eye dryness more than three months later.
Even posture plays a role.
"Most people look up at a computer screen, and that exposes more of the ocular surface," McDonald said. "When that surface becomes irritated or damaged, it activates an inflammatory response."
Where you live makes a difference, too. Dry and warm climates, in particular, are known to be more damaging to the eyes than wet and cool ones.
All of these factors have changed the composition of patients who seek treatment.
"Now it's not just menopausal women," said McDonald. "We see young men in increasing numbers."
There is no cure for chronic dry eye, but there is treatment, McDonald said, adding there are different treatments for different stages.
In a mild case, the occasional use of artificial tears might be sufficient to relieve symptoms. There are stronger preservative-free tears dispensed by prescription for more advanced stages. There's also an ointment that can be used at night.
"This is a disease that can be controlled, not cured," McDonald said.
Fitzsimmons takes breaks when working at the computer, wears her glasses at home, and tries to get more sleep.
Ignoring the condition is not a valid option, according to McDonald.
"It's progressive," she repeated. "Going blind is very rare, but it's a huge quality of life issue. There's burning and stinging; your eyes are red and bleary. That can impact your professional and personal life in many ways.
"You can't go to your grandson's game because of the wind, you can't wear contacts, and you're squinting a lot, which makes you look angry. It really interferes with your social life."


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The legal marijuana business has created a multibillion-dollar industry, including some interesting side ventures and spinoffs, and even unlikely entrepreneurs have found lucrative niches.
Among them are Deb Baker, a retired high school teacher, and Barb Diner, a former marketing executive, who both live in Denver and have been friends for 27 years. The two had found the relaxed retirement life a bit dull, so they would often bat around ideas that might be interesting to pursue and that could supplement their income.
In 2014, the nascent entrepreneurs saw a niche to be filled — child-resistant marijuana containers that would comply with Colorado's newly mandated regulation.
– Read the entire article at New York Times.


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A teacher's advice can go far, but sometimes it has a stopping point. In past classes I've taught, I've felt like students have heard but not always listened to my advice.
What drives the point home is an outside, credible second opinion from another expert.
This week we sought such an opinion. Twice. Our experts were two editors with two very different backgrounds. We have a third expert coming next Wednesday.
Expert one came on Monday, Mrs. Jamie Birdwell Branson, content copyeditor at Thomson-Reuters.
To start, we went around the room and had each student tell Jamie the most significant editing lesson she or he has learned thus far. Favorite lessons included "look everything up," avoid "indulg[ing] the desire to change someone's style," and "make a style sheet and follow a style sheet."
Then Jamie told us more about her work. At present, she's copyediting a lot of tax law documents, showing us example edits she's made recently, which required different software than the Microsoft Word track changes our students are familiar with using. She also gave a friendly face to editing and a sense of levity to editing info-heavy documents. For example, she laughed about a recent word issue she came across "non cash, which is not a word," she said, but she explained that the term was being used and she had to look it up. Her laughing about this oddity and all the other odd tasks she takes on as an editor made the work sound more approachable, I think. Or at least, we saw the students laughing enough to suggest so.
Jamie impressed on our students that editing can be "a fulfilling career," one that's "tedious, but rewarding." As a teacher, I related to one interesting comment she made: "I get to celebrate my job in increments." Personally, I've never heard an editor say this, and I'd be curious to ask Jamie if this is because she works on one project at a time or if the sort of editing she does is so intensive and involved that every finished manuscript feels like a victory. Either way, it showed our student that if you enjoy work that has an end point and enjoy celebrating your accomplishments (and who doesn't?), editing may be the profession for you. Editing can be enjoyable.
That's not to say that it isn't hard work that requires learning all along the way. Jamie impressed our students with her extensive resume of work and encouraged students to learn editing software. She's using XML now, but she said "I wish someone would have told me to learn editing software, like Adobe InDesign." This remark was helpful because it expresses to students that learning will continue outside the classroom. It will come later in their careers and it can't be avoided. She added that the best copy editors are flexible," saying descriptivist editors have a much easier time collaborating than prescriptivist editors.
Finally, I'm glad she stressed the point that "copyeditors are needed everywhere." From carpet cleaning content writing, which Jamie once did, to tax law documents, anything and everything can be edited and your work trajectory can be for any entity and every experience helps.
Expert two, Joanna Schmidt, is a PhD student in TCU's English Department with a past life in editing. She has editing degrees and started by introducing our students to her equally interesting work trajectory. She talked about how she looked for internships, took jobs that required her to exercise her editorial authority before she thought she was ready to, and the "quirkiness of working with writers who write about everything you can think of, plus dog biscuits."
For the most part, she gave our students a lot of practical advice about entering the workforce, where to look for jobs, what types of jobs to look for (developmental vs. managerial copyediting, for instance), and how different companies will pay differently. I'd never thought about why a fiction press might pay less than the far less interesting work required of editing insurance manuals for the Oregon Insurance Licensing Exams, but it's also not surprising. Perhaps now I'll be more hesitant to encourage an editing student to pursue a secondary passion for creative writing, especially if she or he is better suited for editing information-heavy documents.
One of the interesting points Joanna ended on was: "Books are not dead; they're just mutating in form." She insisted that book publishing has been changing since the beginning of time, and "now we're in another era of change." She also had our students read the 2013 Publisher's Report to get a better sense of just how well print books are selling, albeit with the caveat that e-books are selling well, too.
At the end of Joanna's presentation, Dr. Leverenz pointed out that both of our two guest speakers from different editorial experiences offered two similar pieces of advice. First, editing students need to advocate for themselves when looking for career opportunities, and to fully embrace the entrepreneurial spirit within (or if it doesn't exist, to create it). Second, good editors can enact every day, real-world skills on the fly, using good judgment to make smart editorial decisions with as much confidence as possible.
The final incentive for listening to our speaker's advice? It's all game for the final quiz, which takes place during their final exam time.
For any interested readers, my next post in a few weeks will be my final reflection on the semester, so stay tuned!