My husband and I took a day off together. A rare thing for us in the summer, since he spends many hours farming and farmer's-marketing. Of course we chose to do something "plantsy," and ended up at Chanticleer garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania. We had listened to many of our friends sigh over the beauty and romance of the place for years, and so finally cleared a little space to be together, outside, in someone else's garden.
We strolled along the smooth winding path only a few moments before I slipped my hand in his, and our mutual dream of creating a "hobby" garden on the farm sprung to both of our lips. We walked ever so mindfully and slowly, taking in flora both great and small.
I sighed with delight over the hidden spiral staircase, laden with a bower of green and crowned at top by a tiny, yet inviting secret door.
We hugged mighty oaks, too big for our arms to stretch around...actually, I did the hugging and the Farmer looked at me with a small amount of embarrassment.
We peered at giant, chubby koi fish who looked back at us with the exact same expression our chocolate lab gives us when we sit at the dinner table.
And we sat on the cool stone wall beneath towering white pines, listening to the gentle swish of a water wheel behind us, swatting the occasional mosquito.
The longer we walked, the quieter we became. A good kind of quiet that happens when the internal chatter in our brain finally steps aside and lets us remember to feel, to connect, to drink in the beauty around us.
In that moment I came upon a small ginkgo tree, with a variegated leaf, This plant speaks to me. I fell in love with it as a child, sitting in the crook of its branches, pretending I was riding a galloping horse. The fan-shaped leaves, green in summer, turn pure yellow in fall. When the leaves are first touched with yellow in late summer they make a wonderful tonic remedy for the circulatory and nervous systems.
Ginkgo has a movie-star-reputation as an aid for the memory, and in fact it has been shown to improve cerebral circulation and so give memory and recall a boost. Since it dilates blood vessels, allowing the circulation to move more freely it is thought to be useful for impaired circulation that occurs in conditions such as Raynaud's Syndrome, peripheral neuropathy and some migraines.
This same characteristic might explain it's usefulness for tinnitus (persistent ringing in the ears) and impaired cognitive function. It is thought that both of these conditions can be helped with improved circulation to the head.
Ginkgo has also taken a key role in an herbal protocol for post-concussion and post-stroke victims, alongside bacopa, rosemary, gotu kola, hypericum and conventional medical treatment when appropriate.
Ginkgo is contraindicated in anyone suffering from vascular headaches or aneurisms, and the plant should be used with caution with MAO inhibitors (some anti-depressant medications) as well as with blood thinners, such as heparin.
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The first time I saw skydivers I was a kid growing up in rural Illinois. They looked like they were dropping from the sky into the cornfields. I don't know where they actually landed, but that's when I first decided I wanted to do that, too.
Fast forward about forty-five years when a Groupon offer shows up in my inbox. Half price tandem skydive. This is my chance, it's now or never. Quickly I buy two. I'm pretty sure I can find someone to go with me. My best friend will.
We arrive at the airfield well before our nine a.m. appointment to discover the weather is not cooperating. It's cloudy but it might clear up in the next couple of hours. I didn't plan on eating before the jump but we went for breakfast and when we returned the jump was on.
We have to sign and initial waivers for every possible contingency. If something happens to us, we have no recourse. I scan each paragraph and initial them all. It isn't that I haven't contemplated the worst, I simply have every confidence that I'm not in any danger.
Pascoal introduces himself and straps me into my harness while giving me instructions for the jump. I hope I can remember them all. Cross your arms over your chest, arch your back, chin up, legs between his. I listen while Cathy's instructor gives her the same speech a minute later. They do this all the time, probably with people even more inattentive and with worse memories than mine.
Once Cathy is in her harness she looks at me and says, "I don't think I can do this." Something about that harness across her chest is giving her an attack of claustrophobia. If she doesn't go, it's okay. No pressure. (I'm thinking I'll just go twice…) But a couple of harness adjustments later, that moment of uncertainty passes and she's fine.
The plane is incredibly tiny. The four of us are wedged in in a particular order and the plane taxis alongside farmland and soon we are off the ground and climbing.
The engine's loud and my ears start popping. I wonder why I'm not panicking. Why I'm not the slightest bit nervous. I look out the window and down at the landscape and think how lucky I am that I get the opportunity to do this. And how cool it is that God created all of this and I wonder where the first skydiver got the idea it would be fun to jump out of a plane. Cathy points out Tampa in the distance and strawberry fields below.
We climb some more. The engine's loud, my ears keep popping and pretty soon it's time. Really? I'm going to jump out of an airplane? I can't believe I'm going to do this. But I'm not scared. I'm not nervous. After forty-five years, I'm ready.
The belts that are connected to our harnesses come off. Our instructors connect their harnesses to ours which requires a bit of maneuvering on everyone's part. Then we're set. The little door pops open and the cold wind rushes in. Cathy's going first. They get into position. Her foot is on the step one moment and then she's gone.
Next it's my turn. I look at the step, the ground below and think, "Am I really doing this?" Then somehow we've pushed off and yes, I guess I am really doing this. There's a rush of wind, a moment of disbelief, a sensation of exhilaration. In seconds it seems there's a tap on my shoulder which means I can stretch out my arms and we do thumbs up and other little signals as we're freefalling.
Then there's the moment when the parachute opens and we're drifting and I was in awe of all of it. The sky and the earth and the experience and isn't God great?
We do some drifting and some twirlies and I can see Cathy floating below us. The lower we drop the warmer it gets.
We're coming in for landing. I've already been instructed, feet up as high as I can get them, we'll land on our butts. We don't, though. We sort of land on our feet, per Pascoal's instructions, stumble a bit and we're safe and sound.
Cathy's successfully landed about fifty feet away. We give each other a thumbs up, get unbuckled, thank our instructors.
I have to get the souvenir long-sleeved tee shirt because, well, I couldn't find the long-sleeved tee shirt I've had forever that I planned to wear, so it's being replaced by my "I fell out of the airplane" tee shirt. The $75 video? Didn't spring for that. Didn't want anyone to see my jowls flapping in the wind.
Had to get one with Pascoal wearing his headgear.
I smile all the way home. I almost can't believe I did it. But Cathy's already posted the pictures Facebook so it must be true.
I can cross one thing I always wanted to do off my list.
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We are excited to introduce Mala Earth, a wonderful store recently launched in New Zealand offering a beautiful collection of Mala Necklaces and Bracelets online. Keep reading and check out the sweet studio discount on your online purchase!
Mala is a Sanskrit word, meaning garland. They are traditional prayer beads which have been worn for thousands of years in Buddhism, Hinduism and Yoga.
They contain spiritual and healing qualities and are used as a tool for certain types of meditation.
Mala's help to calm the mind and body so meditation can be accessible and more meaningful.
Most of the Mala Earth Malas are made with 108 rudraksha seeds and/or semi precious stones along with an additional bead called a Guru Bead, this is the 109th bead of the string.
108 is a sacred and spiritual number.
The ancient Upanishads text has 108 chapters.
27 constellations by 4 parts which is 108.
The 12 zodiac signs by 9 planets is 108.
The Ganges river also is known to have 108 names.
Said Rud-ruck-sha, this seeds are often referred to as beads, but actually are seeds from Rudraksha trees. These trees grow in the wild and on sustainable plantations found in the Himalayas of India and Nepal and in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The name stems from ancient Hindu mythology meaning "the eyes of Shiva". It is believed that Shiva, who is known as the patron for all Gods, meditated on the welfare of mankind he emerged crying tears of compassion. It was these tears that upon landing on earth were crystallized to form the Rudraksha trees. The qualities of these special seeds are said to settle the mind, increase mental clarity, memory and general awareness, reduce stress and depression, free negative thoughts and calm the central nervous system. Rudraksha Mala's have been worn for centuries, by Buddha, the Dalai Lama, Gandhi and many enlightened Indian Yogis.
You'll even see them featured in high style fashion magazines such as Marie Claire, Italy.
How do you Choose a Mala?
Use your intuition! It truly is our best guide, you will be drawn to a certain stone, look and/or feel. This is the right Mala for you.
You can also choose based on your current yoga or meditation practice i.e. if you need grounding you can choose a Mala with Agate or Smokey Quartz, both stones are excellent for grounding.
Another approach is to choose based on colour so you will be drawn to keeping it with you throughout the day or you would be happy to see it on your shrine. Colour is another powerful guide if you are working with your chakras i.e. you may choose a blue stone such as turquoise to work on the throat chakra for communication or self expression.
Mala Earth Malas are all made with Semi-Precious gemstones, rudraksha and Rudrani seeds. Each seed and semi-precious gemstone contains beneficial physical, emotional and spiritual qualities. They also have a unique energy, intention and chakra correspondence.
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The Mala Earth by Aum Rudraksha Designs are lovingly handcrafted and blessed in Bali. At times Mala Earth also stocks special limited edition pieces from other talented Mala Makers around the world.
Mala Earth is based in Auckland, New Zealand. They believe everyone can benefit from wearing these beautiful pieces, this really is "jewellery for your soul".
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'Love isn't complicated... People are'. That's the tagline of Anurag Kashyap's latest offing Manmarziyan. A film about complicated relationships and an even more complicated love story.
Vicky (Vicky Kaushal) is madly in love with Rumi (Taapsee Pannu), but is not ready for marriage. That's when Rumi decides to get married to the first guy she meets. Then enters Robbie (Abhishek Bachchan), and begins the 'complicated' love story. Torn between her first love and marriage, Rumi finds it hard to decide who to choose.
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, Manmarziyan speaks volumes about modern-day relationships and love-related complexities.
Manmarziyan brings back Abhishek Bachchan to the big screen after a gap of two years.
Abhishek took to Twitter to share the trailer of Manmarziyan.
If Taapsee and Vicky are in their element in the trailer of the romantic drama, it's hard to ignore Jr Bachchan's understated performance.
Manmarziyan is co-produced by Aanand L Rai. Taapsee in an interview to IANS had said the film "is a beautiful mix of the different worlds of filmmakers Aanand L Rai and Anurag Kashyap."
The film is set to hit the screens on September 14.


In my last letter, I encouraged—OK, pleaded with—you to come back and reignite your relationship with this proud University. It was great to see how many of you returned for this year's Homecoming festivities. For those of you who missed this opportunity, we've found other ways to get you involved.
You're saying, "Just what is the University of Delaware Alumni Association, and what does it do for me?" We're known as UDAA, and membership in this prestigious organization is open to every graduate of UD, all 155,000 of us. To highlight who we are, we've created a special insert in this issue of UD Messenger. Please keep this Blue Hens Forever reference handy—forever.
We're also touching alumni by reaching out in new locations. Our regional alumni clubs are growing in both size and number. From Boston to San Diego, you'll find clubs springing up. To find your nearest gathering of Blue Hens, go to UDconnection.com/clubs. Our clubs are highly creative in their activity offerings. From cooking classes to sports venues to visiting the White House, Blue Hen alums can be found flocking together. UDAA helps encourage these activities by underwriting part of the cost through our Satellite Assistance Program.
Our efforts with alumni are starting early these days as UD freshmen are now asked to sign a banner that will travel to their campus events until graduation. The Class of 2014 was the first class to live this new tradition and the slogan: Students Today…Blue Hens Forever.
Just a few months into my tenure, I'm already experiencing the meaning of the Blue Hen connection. Whenever I run into fellow alumni, there is a common bond that narrows any distance. I'll share one example that I experienced this summer. After an unexpectedly hard fall while hiking, I found myself on the wrong side of an emergency department desk, as a patient. Bruised, broken and bleeding, I merely wanted to get treated and go home. So I barely listened when my husband consoled me with the fact that I would recognize the emergency physician. Imagine my surprise—and sheer relief—when it turned out to be a fellow UDAA board member. I will be forever grateful that the physician responsible for my care that day knew how important it would be to get back to my normal life, including the part that involves being a Blue Hen.
In closing, I would be remiss if I didn't encourage you to rekindle your own UD connection. Make plans for your triumphant return to campus during Alumni Weekend in June. I dare you to come back. If you do, I hope to see you at Mug Night. If you don't know what that is, you'll just have to find out—when you come back.


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For an event headlining with names as big as Sarah Palin and HankWilliams Jr., Elon University's administration has undertaken very few preparations at Latham Park to prepare for Thursday's event.
Director of Construction Management Neil Bromilow said his crews are entirely uninvolved with the preparations and Tom Flood, superintendent of landscaping and grounds, has supervised very minimal preparations.
Essentially, the McCain-Palin campaign is overseeing the entire event, they said.
"They have been excellent to work with," Flood said of the campaign volunteers. "They're very self-contained. They even have their own generator so they don't use our power."
The campaign has been using all of its own equipment and is paying for every expense, he said. The little money the university has invested is being tracked to be reimbursed by the campaign.
The McCain-Palin campaign declined to comment for security concerns.
The grounds workers have simply sprayed fungicide underneath the staging to prevent the growth of disease and have taken preventative measures in the access areas to protect the turf, Flood said.
Director of Physical Plant Robert Buchholz said the lights on the stadium needed to be adjusted so only a few would be lit during the event. The university is also providing some of the bus services from parking at Firehouse Field to Latham Park for special needs visitors.
Flood said their main role in the process is to provide information and discussion about the repairs that may be needed after the expected 10,000 to 15,000 people have crowded the park.
Buchholz and the physical plant have provided the campaign with basic maps of campus and the surrounding area. They have also helped to locate an area for restroom facilities and trash receptacles.
The campaign began setting up at 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to Buchholz.
By Wednesday evening volunteers had strategically placed massive signs proclaiming "Country First" and "Victory in North Carolina" near the stands at the field.
A platform with raised speakers had been placed near second base, facing toward the outfield.
As of Wednesday evening a majority of the equipment had yet to make its way onto the field, with two half-unloaded moving trucks sitting adjacent parking lot. A table saw, work bench and dozens of two-by-fours sat behind it.
Folding tables and chairs were still collapsed along the third base side of the field while upbeat music blared through the speakers that will project Palin's voice come Thursday.
"It will take a little work, but it won't have a major impact," he said.
Buchholz said the campaign will likely clean up after itself since they are taking care of more than 95 percent of the preparation, he estimates.
"We'll just come in behind them and get everything up to Elon standards," Buchholz said.
Grounds crews will oversee the field again following the event and the baseball team will return to practicing in Latham Park on Friday.


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Q: In clojure, is there are recursive version of code logging? I've seen a few variations of the following code logging macro:
 (defmacro log
   "for debugging, output code and code->val to stdout, returns val"
   [code]
    `(let [c# ~code]
      (prn '~code)
      (clojure.pprint/pprint c#)
      c#))

however, I haven't seen a recursive version that wraps all macro or function forms in the code-body. Does anyone have good working implementation?
EDIT:
To clarify, take for example the following code:
 (map #(+ % 10) (range 5))

by wrapping that in a recursive-log macro:
 (r-log (map #(+ % 10) (range 5)))

the macro-expansion of that should be:
 (log (map #(log (+ % 10)) (log (range 5))))

A: a slightly different, more targeted, approach is to call a function that adds the log function to every function in the name spaces you're working on so they log them selves when they are called. this will let you see your code run without seeing all the internals of map.
clojure: adding a debug trace to every function in a namespace?

A: I usually use clojure.contrib.trace to tactically introduce this sort of thing, better explained here than I could:
Debugging in Clojure?

A: Ok, I came up with the following. I think this is what you were asking for:
Note logx is your log macro with a variable length code argument.
 (defmacro logx
   "for debugging, output code and code->val to stdout, returns val"
   [& code]
   `(let [c# ~code]
      (prn '~code)
      (clojure.pprint/pprint c#)
      c#))

 (defn add-logx-calls [code]
   (if (seq? code)
     `(logx ~@(map add-logx-calls code))
     code))

 (defmacro r-log
   [& code]
   (apply add-logx-calls code))

 (r-log (map #(+ % 10) (range 5)))

I haven't tested it on anything but the sample you gave me. If you improve it let us know.

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The distinctive web-like pattern of the cables is due to it's hybrid suspension/cable-stay design as well as the fact that the inner set of cables runs along the middle of the bridge rather than next to the outer set of cables as in most modern suspension bridge designs.
The bridge is expected to undergo repairs and repainting in late 2009.
Because the pedestrian walkway is several feet above the vehicular traffic lanes, you almost forget that you're sharing the bridge with vehicles. Central Park uses a similar design with similar effectiveness.
The pointed arches are classic neo-Gothic design elements.
A typical Summer Saturday in DUMBO (Manhattan Bridge in background).
Part of the electrical system that lights the bridge at night.
At each tower, there are plaques depicting how the bridge was built, and special moments in the bridge's history.
Enjoying the view from Empire-Fulton State Park in the shadow of the bridge.


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7 common job search myths
By Julie Jansen, CareerBuilder.com
March 31, 2010 9:13 a.m. EDT
Myths that people believe about looking for a job are many and persistent. The most common ones are these:
Myth No. 1: A résumé should be only one page.
Absolutely not! The normal length of a résumé is two to three pages (at most). It is fine to have addendum pages such as a list of references or published articles. A one-page résumé is only appropriate for a recent college grad.
Myth No. 2: If you go on an interview through a contingency or search firm, you cannot speak directly to the person who interviewed you after the interview
The person who interviewed you is either a decision-maker or an influencer in the hiring process. Ask him during the interview if he minds if you contact him with any questions you may have later. If he says no, be skeptical about his interest or style.
After all, you are the person who was on the interview, not the recruiting professional who set up your interview. He or she is also someone you can nurture as a networking contact even if you aren't hired.
Myth No. 3: If eight people at a company interviewed you, you need to send a thank-you note only to the person you'd report to if you got the job
Those other seven people took their valuable time to interview you. Of course you should send each one a thank-you note!
Myth No. 4: You shouldn't take notes during an interview
Why not? Nobody has a photographic memory while talking, listening, and processing information. Simply ask the interviewer politely if she minds if you take some notes. Obviously, you should use abbreviations or keywords so that you're not concentrating too hard on taking notes and not focusing enough on the conversation.
Myth No. 5: There is no point in conducting a job search during the summer or in December because companies aren't hiring then.
This is absolutely ridiculous. In fact, during the summer, businesspeople are more casual and "laid back" in their attitudes and approaches. They don't tend to be as immersed in stressful projects. What a great time to approach people!
In December, companies may be focused on bringing someone on board before the new calendar or fiscal year. People are in a much more celebratory mood during this time of year, and December offers lots of opportunities for networking.
Myth No. 6: Most qualified candidate has best shot at getting job offer
Obviously, for most positions, a company needs someone with specific skills and experience. It is also true that many companies still lean toward someone who has worked in the same industry. It is more likely that the individual who fits into the company culture is the one who will get the offer.
This means that as a candidate you are accountable for finding out and understanding what the culture is -- the values that shape the company, the way people communicate, and the kinds of people who are respected within the organization. You will not find this kind of information on a Web site or in an annual report. You will find it from talking to people -- the company's employees, vendors, and ex-employees.
Myth No. 7: Only certain components of a job offer are negotiable
The two best times to negotiate with a company are when they ask you to join them, and when they ask you to leave. Anything can be negotiated if you are very clear about what you need and want, and can state the reasons why. You stand the best chance of getting your needs met if you put yourself in the company's shoes during the negotiation. Not only can compensation be negotiated but also the work itself, the way you will do the work, whom you will report to, and every other aspect of the job.
Looking for a new job requires many skills, and the more you network, interview, and negotiate, the easier the process becomes. Above all, trust your instincts during your job search. As with any relationship, you may have to make compromises.
However, there is absolutely no reason that you shouldn't be able to find the right job -- a job that fits your personality and fulfills your needs.
Julie Jansen is a career coach, consultant and the author of "I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This."
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20 Resume Tips from a Hiring Manager
I'm a hiring manager. During the last seven years I've reviewed an estimated five thousand to ten thousand resumes while hiring or promoting fifty people for three different companies. I've hired sales people, tech experts, managers, marketing people and editors. While my experience may not be as extensive as some long time HR professionals, odds are pretty good that I've seen many more resumes than the average job seeker.
Having just completed one job search and being in the midst of another, I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts on how to build a successful resume. These views are my own, and in no way reflect the views or positions of my employer. My tips cover 20 recommendations, broken down across three categories:
1. Use white space liberally. Going through a three inch thick pile of resumes makes you immediately appreciate the ones that are easy to read. Do not under any circumstances present a resume with quarter inch margins or less. The goal of building a resume is not to just jam one sheet of paper with information, but to present your qualifications in a readable and professional manner.
2. Font choice. Don't use a font that invokes humor or "dares to be different". Keep it simple. Stick with aerial (or times new roman if you must). Sans serif fonts are generally easier to read in electronic and printed form. Steer clear of comic sans, and never use courier.
3. Use bullet points…sparingly. Do not go to extremes. Avoid crafting a resume with only bullets or with only narrative text. A blended approach is preferred. A few sentences to describe each position, with 3-5 bullet points describing your achievements or accomplishments at each job is a nice balance.
4. Convert the resume to PDF. PDF is a gift to job seekers. Converting your word processed resume to PDF allows you to control exactly what I see. Uploading a word document to our HR system means you are taking a risk that my settings might skew your resume in some way, making the document more difficult to read. Recent versions of word allow a simple conversion to PDF through the "save as" function. If your word processor does not include this functionality, try an online conversion. Just search for "PDF converter" in the search engine of your choice!
Keep your reader in mind
5. Be sure you are qualified. It goes without saying, but make sure you're qualified for the position. Pay close attention to the job description and requirements. I know you want to apply for the job that would be just a bit of a stretch assignment. Just be sure it's not too much of a stretch. Applying for positions you are not qualified for wastes both our time. Also, applying for any job that has "xyz" word in it just because it was recommended to you by your automated job search agent is rarely a good idea. Research the position and company to ensure a reasonable chance of a good fit.
6. Create a career management document. If you're a working professional with more than a few years of workplace experience, I recommend not having only one resume. Instead, create a "career management document" that you update quarterly with your workplace achievements and accomplishments. Naturally, this document will grow over time to be fairly sizable. Then, when you see a position you are interested in, pull the specific accomplishments that relate to the job requirements over into a resume. In this way, you are sure your resume is custom built for the task at hand, winning you that specific job.
7. Highlight elements that satisfy the job description. Pay close attention to the job requirements and consider re-ordering your resume to be sure the elements of the job description are contained in your resume and are easily seen. You don't want to bury an important element at the bottom of a two page resume. Make those things stand out by either placing them at the top, or bolding them. Especially the ones we label within the description as "not required but preferred" because those elements are likely to put you ahead of the competition.
Personal Pet Peeves and other Miscellaneous Stuff
8. Keep it reasonably short. One page preferred. Personally, I'm OK with two pages, so long as your experience warrants it. However, there is no reason to submit a six page resume. Ever.
9. Get with the technology. Upload one document. Do not upload six different one page documents. Ever.
10. Get with the 21st century. Lose the AOL e-mail address. It makes you look like you're stuck in yesterday's technology.
11. Create a professional e-mail address. Ensure the first part of your e-mail address is "flattering". You don't want to submit a resume that with an e-mail address of chronicgambler@xyz.com. Every little thing matters. Pay attention to the details
Tips 12- 20
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Six Tips to Land a Summer Internship
The summer internship and summer job outlook looks bleak for college and high school students. Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported that the percentage of 16- to 19-year-olds who'll get summer jobs this year will be even lower than last year's record low 28 percent, according to the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University. Just a decade ago, nearly half landed summer work.
But just because the odds are tough doesn't mean you and your kids should be discouraged - it just means you need to have a good strategy and work a little harder. An intern's foot in the door can be a giant step toward a real job post-college, and unless the economy picks up speed in a hurry, your children are going to need any advantage they can find as they enter the workforce. "The pressure is on and competition is fierce," says Ellen Gordon Reeves, Harvard graduate and author of Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview? Finding, Landing and Keeping Your First Real Job.
Some internships pay, some are unpaid, and some you'll pay for, since many colleges now require tuition in exchange for course credit for internships in students' chosen fields. We grilled employment experts and recent grads to find out how to beat the odds and land a position. Here, then, is the college student's six-step action plan for landing a summer job or internship.
1. Network Strategically
"Stop sending your resumes into cyberspace. It's a black hole," says Reeves. To help zero in on the right contact at a place you want to work, figure out who you know who can give you a leg up. Given the competition, you need to make actual contact with a human being to have a fighting chance. Can't think of anyone? Here's where cyberspace can help out: Tweet and post on Facebook: 'I'd love to intern at Sirius Radio. Does anyone know someone who has worked or interned there?'"
Your web of relationships is the single most powerful tool you have at your disposal when it comes to landing this job - and every other job you get for the rest of your life.
University of Michigan senior Corey Friedberg brainstormed with housemates to exchange contacts and skillfully worked his various networks. "It has helped me to leverage my relationships," says Friedberg. "I've used every contact, from my father to the recruiters I met on campus." His diligence paid off. As a junior, Friedberg landed a summer internship at Bloomberg Financial in New York City. The company offered him a job after he graduates, but so has an investment bank. He's going with the bank.
(Parents of teens should network, too. Ask your eighth-grade daughter's friend's dad if he could talk to your son about internship opportunities at his company. It's just a conversation, not a commitment.)
2. Push Your Passion
"I've always been a political junkie," says Hannah Lloyd, who graduated from Washington University in St. Louis last spring. Lloyd knew she wanted to get into politics after college, so in February 2009 she started applying for House of Representatives internships online and then spent her spring break in Washington, D.C., handing out resumes. "I wasn't connected in Washington, but I'm very driven and motivated," she says. Lloyd landed an unpaid internship the summer after graduation with Rep. Russ Carnahan, a Democrat from Missouri. The internship led to a paying job as a staff assistant for the Senate Armed Services Committee.
3. Mine the Web
One way to use the web for an internship search is to hone in on the most targeted Web sites for the field you hope to pursue. Alexander Altvater, a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management major who graduated last year from Clemson University, logged onto the Student Conservation Association site to apply for his summer internship at Congaree National Park in South Carolina. The internship helped propel Altvater into becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.
The other way is by using a broad database site such as Internships.com, Indeed.com, or, if you want to spend your summer overseas, GoAbroad.com. With these, after you type in the type of internship you want and the location, the site pulls up every match it has. If you'd prefer to intern at a nonprofit, try Jobs.change.org, an offshoot of the social entrepreneurship site, Change.org.
4. Research All Your Options
Make a beeline to Web sites of all the companies you'd ache to work for, read every word in their "job and internship opportunities" areas, and then pursue a few prospects relentlessly. Piggyback any networking possibilities and remember: Persistence and virtual pavement-pounding pays.
John Conte, a Penn State senior and captain of the hockey team, began scouring NHL team sites in November of junior year. At the bottom of Tampa Bay Lightning site, he found a lead about an internship. A family friend who worked for the team told him the right person to speak to (see, strategic networking works); Conte ultimately snagged the unpaid gig, along with 19 other interns. "The internship ended up costing me money, but this is a business I would love to pursue," he says.
5. Study Up
Before an internship interview, learn how to walk the employer's walk and talk the employer's talk. At the interview, you'll want to look as though you'd fit in and dazzle the recruiter with your knowledge about his business and industry.
For his financial firm interviews, Friedberg always wore a black or navy suit, a shirt with French cuffs, and a tie, keeping the campus dry cleaner busy. Lloyd knew she had to dress conservatively to be taken seriously for a Capitol Hill internship, so she wore dark pants, a turtleneck and a jacket.
Friedberg always crammed the week before an internship interview, reading the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times to track the markets and get news about prospective employers. "It was definitely very time consuming," he says. "But they'd ask you, 'Where do you think the price of oil is going and why?' You either had to nail it on head or look like a fool."
6. Last Resort: Buy One
This may sound ridiculous, but for a fee of $5,000 to $10,000, an outfit called University of Dreams will guarantee to find an unpaid internship in one of eight U.S. cities or six international spots, or it will refund your "tuition." The cost includes housing, meals, transportation (other than air travel), weekend trips, seminars, and resume-building instruction. "It's almost like a study-abroad program with an internship. Pack a suitcase and fly to London and we'll cover your entire time there," says Scott Bergner, vice president of marketing. "Seventy-five percent of our candidates are being offered positions or being asked to come back and work for the company again," he says.
While the idea of buying an internship sticks in the craw, think of it as an investment. If it results in a job come the spring of 2011, you'll have earned a pretty good return.
This story, by Alice Garbarini Hurley, originally appeared on CBS' Moneywatch.com
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The Twitter Job Search: You CAN Do It in 15 Minutes a Day…Here's How!
In the Twitter Job Search Guide, my co-authors Deb Dib and Susan Britton Whitcomb and I present you with a strategy for making the most of Twitter's job search capacity in 15 minutes a day. While it's easy to spend much more time than that in the Twittersphere, we strongly believe that you can do it in 15 minutes a day.
With a structured approach to setting your goals and objectives, and a plan for managing your time. I call this the "Day-Tight Twitter Job Search," a philosophy inspired by the late physician—and famous time manager—Sir William Osler and by Steven Covey, author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
The secret: You need to set aside time everyday to make it happen (Osler called organizing your time this way a "day-tight compartment"), and you need to commit to spending time everyday working on things that "aren't urgent" but that "are important" (one of Covey's tips for becoming "highly effective").
As we say in the book, Twitter is what you want it to be. Why should you commit to learning Twitter and then to a 15 minute a day strategy? Here is just a sampling of the many ways you can use Twitter to rev up your job search and/or career management:
* To create your own community of individuals with similar interests
* As a forum to share your skills and expertise
* To research employers
* To connect with others who care about the same issues you do
* To acquire career advice and get free advice from experts
* As a source of job leads
Over the next few months, we'll be sharing tips on how you can use Twitter in 15 minutes a day to make this happen, based upon the Day-Tight Twitter Job Search plan outlined in the Twitter Job Search Guide. As a start, here are five strategies and tools you can use today to manage your time on Twitter:
Determine your goals. What's most important to you for your job search? Leads? Networking? Staying current on your field? Write your goals down and keep them close by whenever you login.
Don't get caught up in the stream! Manage your time on Twitter. Follow—or create—lists of users by area of interest instead of looking at your overall Twitter stream. This will help you stay focused. (See the Twitter Job Search Guide for a how-to on how to manage lists and use TweepML (tweepml.org) or Listorious (Listorious.com) to find communities of shared interest or to advertise your own.
Use third-party apps to manage your stream. Applications such as TweetDeck and Seesmic allow you to create columns of favorite users; you can use these to follow accounts that post job leads in your field.
Sign up for Feeds that push out "leads" and messages to you instead of requiring you to stay "live" on Twitter. Two of our favorites include:
a. NutshellMail (nutshellmail.com) which sends you updates, mentions and Direct Messages from your Twitter account at specified intervals, and
b. TweetMyJobs (tweetmyjobs.com). Specify position title and geographic area of interest and have leads sent directly to your cell phone. (Did we mention you can also upload your resume so that employers can find you?)
View your Twitter friends as people you can connect with offline! As in any networking opportunity, the most powerful connections often take place face-to-face or through direct connection—whether it's by phone, in person, online chat, or over Skype. Use Twitter as a way to cultivate new relationships and conversation…with a goal of connecting offline when appropriate.
Finally, here's just one of many tips from one of my coauthors on how to get you started on keeping your Twitter experience to just 15 minutes a day:
Consider setting aside 5 minutes in the morning, 5 minutes at noon, and 5 minutes at the end of the day to check your Twitter stream or filtered list of Twitter users by area of interest. Read through 2 to 3 screens of tweets with the goal of then making 2 to 3 tweets. These might be a combination of the following:
* 1 retweet of an industry thought leader from one of your target companies (if you're a job seeker),
* 1 @ reply to someone who tweeted something insightful (again, preferably someone from one of your target companies or a recruiter with whom you'd like to foster a connection), and
* 1 professional insight or interesting piece of information you've found on the Web.
If you are a power user and have additional time-saving tips, please share them below…If you're just getting started and have more questions on how to construct your "Day-Tight Twitter Job Search," let us know.
Chandlee
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Top 10 tips for grads starting their career search
A. Here are my top 10 tips for grads starting their career search:
1. Be yourself ... polished up!
2. Learn to tell "your story" well. Share why you are the best candidate. What value will you bring to the organization? Think from the recruiter's/hiring manager's perspective.
3. Have your "elevator or marketing pitch" ready for the "Tell me about yourself" question, which is used for informational interviews as well. Be prepared to identify what sets you apart from the rest. Share what you are looking for (be focused and have specific areas).
4. A résumé is a "living document" in a constant state of revision. Be prepared to give examples from your résumé that can address your ability to deliver on expectations/projects.
5. Get business cards. Put your name, e-mail and cellular phone number and a title or category if you have identified one. You can print them off the computer until you decide who you want to be, then order them online or from the office supplies/printing stores.
6. First impressions: Make sure your cell phone message sounds professional. Remember this is one way to begin "branding" yourself.
7. Organize your networking plans:
Make a list of who you know, who they know and who else you would like to know.
Join social networking groups and list 3-5 associations to join. Joining associations (preferably in your desired profession) and becoming active in them can produce outstanding results and in a shorter timeframe.
Create a LinkedIn account. This allows you to build an image, or brand.
Connect with your college or university alumni, companies you interned for, mentors and others in "groups" with common interests.
Identify 3-5 of your mentors — individuals you respect and admire — and arrange informational interviews. You must prepare for these the same way you would prepare for an interview. Come prepared with targeted questions.
8. Get your references ready. Contact former employers, internships, professors and ask for written or electronic references. Ask for a LinkedIn recommendation.
9. Prepare to make and track phone calls. Sell yourself, not the résumé. Set hourly, daily, weekly plans with goals. Also, get your space organized, have a system to track activity and follow-up.
10. Get mentally prepared for the "process." Finding the job you want and getting offers is a numbers game. The sooner you realize this, the less likely you are to become dejected. You will fail more than you succeed, but you only need to succeed once (getting and accepting an offer).
Consider joining a job search circle led by a certified career coach to learn job search methodology, expand your network and gain maximum value from the group experience.
Lisa Chenofsky Singer, of Chenofsky Singer & Associates, offers executive and career management coaching and human resources consulting. Lisa writes and speaks on job search and career-related topics. Her website is ChenofskySinger.com.
5 Tips for Job Hunting in the Twittersphere
Gaining a great deal of support from career industry professionals, recruiters and human resource specialists worldwide, Twitter is revolutionizing how people hunt for jobs in today's economy.
How? Susan Britton Whitcomb, co-author of "The Twitter Job Search Guide," explains: "In the past, you had to go through a maze of gatekeepers to get to the cloistered person in charge of hiring decisions. Now you can have access to them with the click of a Follow button. The ability to level the playing field -- placing you nearly peer-to-peer with influencers, leaders and hiring authorities -- is extremely powerful."
And that's not all. "Using Twitter you can find insight, encouragement, connections, job leads and company insider information in bite-sized messages of 140 characters or less," co-author Chandlee Bryan adds. "You can also get advice from some of the world's most respected career experts on everything from starting your search to negotiating salary. It's like fishing for trout at a pond that's been stocked in advance."
Whether you're job hunting via Twitter now or plan to in the future, there are some key guidelines to keep in mind. Whitcomb, Bryan and co-author Deb Dib offer the following advice for writing high-impact tweets and succeeding in the Twittersphere:
"Active participation is essential," Bryan says. "If you build a community, help will come. Job seekers who get the most out of Twitter use it to expand their networks and achieve a sense of community. They not only ask for help, but also engage with others."
"Be upfront about interests and career objectives," Whitcomb stresses. "We talked to several job seekers who searched for new positions after being laid off. While their individual approaches varied in terms of when and how they chose to advertise their availability, a common theme emerged: successful job seekers were specific about what they wanted. They let others know their skills, strengths and preferred job function."
"Acknowledge that the job search is a relationship-building process -- not an 'I-need-a-job' transaction," Dib says. "The job search is like dating; it takes time to build a relationship. If you ask for a long-term commitment the first time you meet someone, chances are good that you will be disappointed. And so it is with Twitter -- building a strong network that can generate job leads takes time. You may find job listings overnight, but it takes time to grow connections with hiring managers and influencers."
"Be transparent in expressing appreciation and progress," Bryan advises. "While some job searches require confidentiality, many of the job seekers we spoke with used a very transparent approach. This included posting regular updates on the status of their job search, as well as shout-outs to individuals who had helped them."
"Be clear about your brand," Dib says. "Successful job seekers have a distinct brand that helps their networking contacts and prospective employers get a quick picture of who they are, how they work and how their talents would bring value to the table."
Selena Dehne is a career writer for JIST Publishing who shares the latest occupational, career and job search information available with job seekers and career changers. She is also the author of JIST's Job Search and Career Blog (http://jistjobsearchandcareer.blogspot.com/).
Facing Age Discrimination As Young As 40
Age discrimination has crept into the lives of working professionals as young as 40.
By Abby M. Locke
Forty years old doesn't sound very old. And it isn't. But if you've passed that milestone, you may already be feeling the effects of age discrimination.
There was a time when age discrimination conjured visual images of men and women aged 60 and older. But the increasing pace of technological change, globalization and economic instability means age discrimination has crept into the lives of working professionals as young as 40.
Here's what they're facing: A recent study released by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College indicated that many companies have reservations about hiring older workers based on preconceived notions — namely, that they have reduced energy and higher salary expectations and are unwilling to learn new technology.
So if you are over 40, how can you retire preconceived notions that you're too old for the job? Overcoming the barriers of age discrimination takes persistence, dedication, a positive attitude and a few proven techniques for your job search.
Technique No. 1: Unearth your personal brand
If you have not conducted a job search in more than 10 years, you may be unprepared for the intensity of competition top positions demand. You will need to find ways to differentiate yourself from other job seekers.
One of the best places to get started is with personal branding. Through self-evaluation and external feedback, you will identify your unique strengths, personal attributes and the authentic value you offer to potential employers. Here are five questions to get you thinking about your value proposition:
What aspects of your work and life do you enjoy the most?
What is your area of expertise and/or special skill?
What aspects of your background, education or experience differentiate you from your peers?
How do you want to be perceived?
How do peers, colleagues and managers perceive you and your strengths?
Technique No. 2: Develop an "age-friendly" resume
Your resume is one of the primary tools potential employers will use to evaluate your qualifications. While you need to emphasize the breadth of your experience, you want to avoid including information that "ages" you. Here are a few techniques that will help you "de-age" your executive resume.
Encapsulate your early experience or positions in a summary paragraph without dates
Remove the dates from the education section
Restrict the number of years experience in your profile summary to "15-plus" or "15+".
Bring older achievements to the first page of your resume under a section called "Career Milestones" or "Career Achievements"
Include volunteer, community outreach and extracurricular activities subtly to diminish concerns about your vitality and energy level.
Highlight computer and technical training to demonstrate that you are on par with current technology and certifications.
Technique No. 3: Prep and practice for interviews
No matter your age, practice, practice, practice! To prepare, you might want to do the following.
Conduct extensive research on the company through the Internet, and Google the names of the person(s) who will be interviewing you. Learn as much as possible about current industry trends and other events that impact the company.
Prepare for the big day through mock interviews and practice questions. Develop success stories around your career accomplishments, and refer to them during your interview.
Technique No. 4: Upgrade your look
Your professional attire and physical appearance will make an impression with your interviewer as much as your resume, so lose the frump factor to win the job. Do everything you can to put your best foot forward. Seek advice from family, friends and even an image consultant to ensure that your business suit, hairstyle and accessories really compliment you.
Technique No. 5: Enroll in support networks
Besides traditional networking events, there are several organizations that provide emotional assistance and support for professionals over 40 who are seeking new employment. Check out Forty Plus, the Five O'Clock Club or Jobs4.0.
Abby M. Locke is a certified executive resume writer and personal brand coach who supports senior-level finance, accounting and technology professionals in career transition. Her resume samples have been published in Nail the Resume! Great Tips for Creating Dynamic Resumes and Same-Day Resumes.
Job Search Engine to Index Green Jobs Across the Web
Green jobs are growing substantially according to several recent studies. Now a new job search engine called Green Job Spider aims to aggregate those jobs as the "Google for green jobs."
With more than 50 green job boards currently scattered across the web, job seekers are having a hard time finding and applying to this fast-growing job market. Green Job Spider will enable them to search for these jobs under one interface. The site will also help green candidates learn about the types of green jobs and where they are through its blog and podcast.
The job search engine will be one of the first of its kind to focus exclusively on a specific niche. To date, most of these job search sites focus on all types of jobs nationwide, but Green Job Spider will offer a more targeted experience for those who want a green job. Its crawler will index for jobs from solar to wind to biofuels. Job listings will be indexed nightly and all sources of green jobs will be hand selected to ensure quality.
"The time is right for a service of this kind," says Chris Russell, the site's founder. "Green jobs are growing and the current method of finding them is too fragmented." Russell is a ten-year veteran of the online job search space. His company, AllCountyJobs.com LLC, is a well-established player in the niche job board business.
Green Job Spider will also target green employers and recruiting firms who have jobs online. Listings can be indexed through an XML feed or spidered via web page.Pricing will consist of a flat monthly subscription fee with unlimited clicks. At launch it currently indexes about a dozen green job sources. Efforts are underway to index the remaining green job boards.
The site is powered by job board software provider, JobMount. Currently in BETA, the site is located at www.greenjobspider.com/.
Job Search Success: It's In Your Head
By Kevin Donlin, Star Tribune Sales & Marketing
If you're looking for a job, success may as close as your kitchen cabinet … or between your ears.
That's according to best-selling author of "Swim With The Sharks" and Twin Cities business leader, Harvey Mackay (www.HarveyMackay.com).
In his latest book, "Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door: Job Search Secrets No One Else Will Tell You," Mackay offers practical employment tips from his 45+ years of experience as an executive.
Here are Mackay's answers to common job-search questions. Read them and reap …
Question: How can people handle rejection in a job search, whether it's anger after a layoff or disappointment after being turned down for a position?
"You have to know throughout your life that rejection is going to come," says Mackay. "I have never yet met a successful person who hasn't had to overcome either a little or a lot of adversity in his or her life."
"When the No's come, when the downsizing, restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions hit, and you have lost your job -- or you might even have been terminated -- you must learn something from it. That's a point of paramount importance," he says.
Action Step: For every rejection you experience in job hunting, extract at least one lesson. Example: If you lost out in the interview to another candidate, analyze your performance. What would you do or say differently in the next interview?
When it comes to rejection, Mackay also urges you not to take it personally.
"My best friend is Lou Holtz. You may recall he was fired as football coach at Arkansas. As soon as he got fired, he comes home to his wife Beth and screams that he's going to sue the school. She talks him out of it, and he goes back the next day, accepts the firing, and learns something from it."
"He wouldn't have had the Notre Dame job if Arkansas hadn't fired him," says Mackay. "It changed his whole life. That's how you beat rejection."
Action Step: While you may never coach at Notre Dame, you will face adversity. Why not use it as a spur to greater effort? What looks like disaster may be a lesson in disguise.
A setback can free you up to pursue the next opportunity more intelligently if, instead of taking defeat personally, you take it apart and learn something from it.
Question: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it now takes 29.7 weeks to find a job, on average. That's more than 7 months. How do you stay motivated during a long search for work?
"When you get up in the morning, you have two choices: You can be an optimist or you can be a pessimist. You can go around with negative people or you can go around with positive people," says Mackay.
Given the choice, pick positive people. "If you're getting all those No's and all that rejection, you have to take a break sometime," and turn to your closest friends, according to Mackay. He refers to this group as a "kitchen cabinet."
"The kitchen cabinet is phenomenal. It's probably the greatest asset you could have in a lifetime," says Mackay. "If you have three or four close friends, you can bounce things off them. Then, you have to be part of someone else's kitchen cabinet. I can tell you, it works miracles for rejection."
Action Step: Talk to your kitchen cabinet and update them on your job search. Ask for their advice on your most-vexing problems. Don't have a coterie of friends to count on? Start building that group today. Meanwhile, be sure to offer your help to others in need.
Question: Any parting job-search advice?
"One critical sentence in the book is this: Never say 'No' for the other person," says Mackay. "What do I mean by that? You go all your life and say, 'I can't get that interview. I can't get that job.' Well, I say, 'Let me say no.' Ask! It's very simple."
Action Step: Never put a ceiling on yourself. Stop saying "No" in your mind before ever speaking to a hiring manager at your dream employer, for example, or calling and asking an influential person to meet for coffee.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take, according to Wayne Gretsky. And you'll be ignored by 100% of the employers you don't talk to, according to Harvey Mackay.
In either case, the only thing you'll regret tomorrow is the action you don't take today.
Kevin Donlin is contributing co-author of "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0." Since 1996, he has provided job-search help to more than 20,000 people. For a free Guerrilla Job Search audio CD, visit MyNewJobHunt.com
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Home-builders in North Texas experienced their best selling season in seven years over the summer of 2014 according to the Dallas Morning News. While this increase has home-builders excited, it has also brought on concerns for economists in the area. Although developers are enthusiastic as demand for new homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are exceeding supply, they are experiencing shortages in labor and rising costs of supplies, combined with tougher mortgage standards as well as delays in land development. These issues slow down the entire process. New homes started this year are only about half of what they were before the housing collapse, but numbers are estimated to be higher in 2015. The local job economy is seeing growth as well; which makes builders excited as the demand for new homes is not likely to fall.
Dallas Morning News reports…"Phil Crone, executive director of the Dallas Builders Association, said 'Home-builders' confidence in the market is at its highest level since before the recession. They are riding the rate of job growth and the population growth, which is making things pretty good for them,' The lot inventory and their being able to keep up with the demand is a concern.There are certainly no concerns with overbuilding." Economists in the area are concerned about rising costs of new homes. The construction costs have been estimated to have risen anywhere from 6-8% in the area, and these costs are then passed on to the buyers. It is anticipated that they will continue to rise. As an investor, this is a good time to purchase before those costs inflate more. With the boost in local jobs coming from companies like Toyota and other out of state firms moving in, the city is experiencing growth in population as well. No matter where you are in the investing process, Dallas-Fort Worth is an area not to be overlooked. The Dallas Property Management team knows the area, and can assist with any needs you may have in the buying process or with the management of your rental property.


Sports physiologist Dr. Allen Lim and expert chef Biju Thomas first joined forces at the 2008 Tour de France in an attempt to wean athletes off processed energy bars.
"Out went dense, dry bars and toxic-coloured gels and in came raspberry and mint rice cakes, apple and pecan sticky bites, sweet potato and bacon rice balls, and banana and walnut two-bite pies. Each recipe was deliberately designed to be easily wrapped in foil and carried in a jersey pocket, ensuring the snacks are as practical as they are palatable."
Lim tells Bailey that too many athletes assume engineered products are innately superior to natural food. One of the many reasons they're not, he says, is because real food performs better because "it works with – not against – the body's natural digestive processes... and therefore improves the delivery of nutrients and energy to your body."
Take a look at Bailey's full piece below to learn more about Lim and Thomas' food philosophy. They also include a few recipes in case you want to try some of their creations yourself. As always, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments.


First, cut power to the fridge. Around the bottom, the condenser coils are for many refrigerators and they accessed in back or front. To access the coils, then look for the grill and eliminate it by popping out the snaps that hold it in place (or unscrewing it where appropriate ).
If there is a lot of leftover debris, use a brush or wipe fabric to remove the rest of the debris. Replace the grill and restore power. Problem: It is leaking water Listed below are a couple of common issues you may encounter with your refrigerator and the basic repairs you need to try before employing a professional. Fix try flushing the drain the freezer with water that is warm, with a turkey baster or a small funnel.
You can also try having a coat hanger or a pipe cleaner to remove the clog. When it doesn't correct the problem you might want to manually remove the debris that is clogging the test valve. Fix: The fix is to not leave the freezer door open longer than necessary, but they do not close by themselves and if you start the refrigerator or freezer doors, this could be the cause of the frost. Pull the refrigerator out to fix this and have someone lean the fridge back far enough for you to get to both front pedestal feet. Screw both feet. This will ensure the doors close and that water is properly draining out of the freezer and fridge. You may have a defrost timer that is malfunctioning if this does not solve the matter.
But if you understand how a refrigerator works, then you know that there are. Fix: You typically want your refrigerator set to between 37 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit (2.8 and 4.4 degrees Celsius).
Place the glass on the middle shelf of the refrigerator, and Put a thermometer in a glass of water, and allow it to sit for at least 8 hours. Adjust the temperature setting on your fridge to bring it to the desired temperature. As you might have a part, such as fan engine sensor or a condenser When it does not solve the issue, check with a professional. Is not just noisy, it may influence your wallet.
The refrigerator is currently among the most power-intensive appliance in your home and allowing it to operate more than it should can send your energy bill sky. Pull your refrigerator out and find the defrost drain hose. This hose should have a rubber check valve, which helps regulate humidity and is notorious for catching clogging and debris. Wash the valve out with soap and water, and then reinstall the valve. The fridge is easily one of the most important appliances in your home. Making sure it keeps running smoothly is crucial to maintaining food (and some non-edible items) on your house clean.
Water puddling up under your fridge is never a good sign, but it's also a common occurrence and can typically be solved relatively easily. Water Damage comes from one of two issues. Cause a clogged or water source line will cause water to float under the refrigerator. Ice creation will be also affected by it from the ice maker and slow or prevent water flow.
One of the most frequent causes of a fridge running too much (or worse, constantly), particularly if you live in an extra dusty environment or have several pets, is a buildup of dust and debris around the condenser coils. Cause: Placing your refrigerator to work overtime will not be only caused by the refrigerator temperature, some of your foods can also suspend and spoil. If there's a tear or break in the line, replace the water supply line.
If you find a blockage that is translucent, leave the fridge unplugged for approximately two hours to remove the clog. If the clog is anything but apparent, consult with a professional before trying to remove the clog. When the line has defrosted, plug back the refrigerator and push it straight back. Cause: A blocked defrost drain is one of the most common causes of water leakage. This occurs when debris or food particles clogs up the drain hose, which can result in ice buildup and, eventually, water leaking out of refrigerator and the freezer.


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'Hopeless continent' finds cause for optimism
Hany Besada
Welcome news about Africa's economic recovery was announced at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual general meeting on Africa, which took place in Cape Town, South Africa, last week.
Africa's economy, as a continent, is expected to grow faster than at any other time in recent history, namely at an impressive rate of 6.2 per cent, compared with last year's 5.5 per cent.
Long referred to as "the hopeless continent," African governments have been applauded by multilateral institutions and Western governments for making a determined effort to undertake much-needed economic reforms aimed at ridding themselves of a past that was often plagued by disease, civil wars, famine, economic mismanagement and corruption.
Currently, remittances from the continent's diasporas stand at $8 billion annually, compared with $1 billion during the mid-1980s; while direct foreign investment has mushroomed over the past two decades to $19 billion in 2006, from $2.2 billion per year in the early 1980s.
The WEF has been quick to point out that, despite these apparent improvements, much still needs to be done to increase the continent's economic growth to seven per cent per year, which is the minimum threshold required to cut poverty and disease by half in 2015 -- one of the key UN Millennium Development Goals.
A large part of the continent's current growth is fuelled by external factors, in particular debt relief, high commodity prices driven by China's need for raw materials for its booming industries, and an upbeat international economic environment. Poor infrastructure, insufficient access to finance, continued corruption and bureaucratic red tape have been flagged by foreign investors and multilateral financial institutions as some of the impediments to sustainable economic growth of the continent.
These economic challenges notwithstanding, it would be a disservice to the continent for the international community to dwell on what is wrong with Africa, rather than to build on the steady stream of successes, encapsulated in the sheer level of optimism -- shared by millions of Africans -- about the future of their continent.
The macroeconomic improvements came about not thanks to increased levels of aid, as many advocates of aid would like to claim, but rather because African states have become more self-reliant and increasingly have taken responsibility for their economic fortunes and misfortunes.
NO SILVER BULLET
Africans have come to realize that the West's pledges of aid have not been and will not become the silver bullet required to drive economic growth and alleviate poverty, and that these pledges should be accepted with caution.
At their latest summit in Heiligendamm, Germany, the G8 industrialized nations (comprising Canada, the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, Japan, Russia and Italy) agreed to allocate $60 billion, of which $30 billion would come from the U.S., to fight tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and malaria in Africa. In response, African and Western aid organizations and non-government organizations came out in droves to protest what they called a futile attempt to repackage the old and broken promises made to the beleaguered continent.
There is a great deal of reluctance on the part of AIDS advocates and health organizations, who are actively working with millions of victims living with AIDS and other devastating diseases in Africa, to jump onto the bandwagon this time and offer their unequivocal support to the G8 and their grand pledges to the continent.
International aid groups were quick to criticize the latest pledges by the G8, pointing out the lack of a timetable for the disbursement of these funds and the lack of specificity regarding the size of the contributions by individual countries. They also raised the contentious issue of how much of this money was new money and how much of it formed part of previously unfulfilled pledges.
Oxfam, a British anti-poverty group, argued that the new $60-billion aid package amounted to a mere $3 billion in additional aid, given that the previous pledge, made at the 2005 G8 summit at Gleneagles, had been spread over several years. At Gleneagles, G8 leaders endorsed a plan to double their aid to Africa to $50 billion a year by 2010.
The plan called for cancellation of at least $40 billion in debt owed by 18 of the world's poorest states, of which the majority are African. It also included an agreement to provide universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment.
G8 TRACK RECORD ISN'T GOOD
However, the G8's track record has left even more skeptics on both sides of the economic divide. The G8 leaders struggled to answer questions by aid organizations on the continent about the lack of progress in achieving universal access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention programs, care, treatment and support by 2010, as envisioned by the G8 leaders during the 2005 summit.
According to advocacy group DATA, the G7 states increased aid to Africa by less than half the amount required to fulfill the pledge made by the G8 at Gleneagles. DATA reports that, when adjusted for inflation and debt relief, Germany's aid increased by a mere two per cent and France's contribution decreased by one per cent since 2004.
Although Canada's aid to the continent increased by 25 per cent since 2004, it is widely expected that it would not double by 2010. Meanwhile, Oxfam recently argued the G8 was set to miss its 2010 target by more than $30 billion, given the current rate of aid disbursement.
Given the criticism surrounding the latest, as well as previous, pledges of aid made by the G8, African economists and international aid agencies were quick to point out the dangers for any African leader of relying on external intervention as the panacea for the continent's developmental challenges.
Arguably, global trade with Africa, as well as intercontinental trade, sound macroeconomic policies by host governments, economic liberalization, the strengthening of the private sector, and increased direct foreign investment are the real keys to sustainable, long-term development in Africa.
There is ample evidence that the continent is well on its way to economic recovery, being blessed with the necessary human capacity, ingenuity, financial capacity and resources to turn things around by itself.
History and contemporary studies have shown that sound domestic policies are more important than external assistance in creating the right conditions for long-term sustainable prosperity, stability and growth. There is no reason why Africa should be the exception.


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Stuart Townsend (born on 15 December 1972 in Howth, County Dublin) is an Irish actor and director.
Like fellow Irish actor Colin Farrell, he attended the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin where he made his non-professional stage debut in the school's production of Tear Up The Black Sail. His professional stage debut was in 1994's True Lines, directed by John Crowley, who later directed Intermission. True Lines was first performed in Kilkenny; it later moved to the Dublin Theatre Festival and on to Bush Theatre in London.
Townsend's early movie roles were in Irish short films such as "Godsuit" and "Summertime". His first part in a feature length film was Trojan Eddie, a 1996 UK/Irish co-production. In 1997 he landed a lead role in the British film Shooting Fish.
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Pol Espargaro says his move to Honda in MotoGP for 2021 is about "discovering" what he can achieve as an athlete and sees it as an "adventure".
The 2013 Moto2 world champion will switch from KTM after four seasons together to Honda in 2021, after penning a two-year deal with HRC to partner Marc Marquez.
Marquez's participation in the start of the 2021 season has been plunged into doubt after he underwent a third operation on the arm he broke at the Spanish Grand Prix – with it suspected, but not yet confirmed, that he'll need at least six months to recover.
Upon Marquez's return to full fitness, Espargaro says going up against the six-time MotoGP world champion will prove to be the sternest task of his career.
Repeatedly fielding questions in 2020 about stepping onto a notoriously difficult motorcycle alongside Marquez and whether he is scared of the challenge, Espargaro told Autosport he is going to Honda only to prove to himself what he is capable of.
PLUS: Why Espargaro faces toughest MotoGP challenge with no fear
"It's the first time someone has asked me this question in this way and the way I was answering always: it's not about being scared, it's about discovering," Espargaro said when asked if going up against Marquez excited him.
"For an athlete, a professional athlete that always wants to improve and always test themselves, I feel this chapter of my career is an adventure as something to improve myself and at the same time discover within myself who you are, how fast you are.
"In the past many people, as I understand it, underrated me because we were doing not good results with the KTM because the KTM was weak because it was the beginning of a project.
"But I really want to see myself and I want to see the people seeing myself on another bike, that would mean I was able to be in the top six with the [Tech3] Yamaha, then with the KTM I can be in the top five in the championship, and then I want to do the same with the Honda.
"This is going to show me that I'm not a bad rider. Actually, it's not really to show anybody what I can do, it's just to show myself, prove to myself if I'm able to be on the level of the best rider in the world."
Espargaro ended his final season with KTM fifth in the standings having amassed five podiums across the 2020 campaign.
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The backbone of America runs from sea to shining sea, passing through 11 states and some of the country's most magnificent landscapes.
A truly unique city, San Francisco is a great place to start or end any road trip. Distinctive neighborhoods invite exploration and the scenery from every hilltop—of which there are plenty—is well worth a few minutes to pause and take in. Museums, parks, landmarks and stellar restaurants are all within easy reach thanks to the city's compact layout; learn about the region's history, sample gourmet food from around the world, then check out the latest in modern art all in a handful of hours.
Fort Point is the perfect stop to get your bearings before exploring. This massive Civil War fort stands directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge—a prime photo opportunity—and you can explore the fort as you like while enjoying the panoramic view of the City by the Bay and the near-daily sight of dedicated surfers and windsurfers off shore. It's a nice walk from there to the Golden Gate Bridge, or you can head west to Lands End or back into town on foot via a trail. Golden Gate Park is another excellent spot to feel out San Francisco's unique vibe. Stretching inland from the west, this park includes acres and acres of gardens, a boating lake, and two landmark museums: the copper-clad art of the de Young Museum, and the grass-roofed California Academy of Sciences where you can explore a natural history museum, an aquarium, and a planetarium.
Any stop in San Francisco should include a visit to Alcatraz. Infamous still for its grim past and preserved as a historical park, The Rock operated as America's most notorious prison from 1934 to 1963. A visit is informative and well-worth it the one-of-a-kind SF viewpoint. Ferries to Alcatraz leave throughout the day from Pier 41 at the east end of Fisherman's Wharf.
For fans and sports lovers, in downtown's South of Market district along the bay is the retromodern AT&T Park where the San Francisco Giants (877/4SF-4849, tickets around $25 and up) play.
A car really isn't necessary at all in San Francisco. Distances are short, public transportation is extensive, and the grid street plan makes navigating exceptionally easy. San Francisco's Municipal Railway ("Muni"; 415/673-6864) network of public transit buses, trams, and cable cars will reliably take you all over the city.
The tough decisions in San Francisco kick in when it's time to eat; you might find yourself planning your next meal while you're still eating. For breakfast, Sears Fine Foods (439 Powell St., 415/986-0700) on Union Square is a local institution, as is the upscale Fog City (1300 Battery St., 415/982-2000), which serves gourmet comfort food (and the world's best French toast on weekends). The Swan Oyster Depot (1517 Polk St., 415/673-1101 or 415/673-2757, Mon.-Sat. till 5:30pm only), another culinary landmark a half block north of the California Street cable car, is a simple oyster bar serving the city's freshest shellfish and coldest Anchor Steam beer. Sam's Grill (374 Bush St., 415/421-0594), downtown, has incredible grilled meat and fish dishes, melt-in-your-mouth shoestring fries, and ancient-looking 1930s wooden booths that seem like set pieces from a Sam Spade mystery—a definite San Francisco touch.
Expect room rates to run fairly high—San Francisco is a worldwide destination, as a few hours in the city will attest—$250 a night (plus parking and taxes) is the average. The swanky Mandarin Oriental (222 Sansome St., 415/276-9888, $450 and up), which fills the top floors of a Financial District skyscraper and has 270-degree bay views (even from the bathtubs!) is the place to go for romance or the opportunity to just pamper yourself. Budget options are one of three HI hostels, $30 a night or $90 for a private room: one on the bay at Fort Mason (415/771-7277), another downtown (312 Mason St., 415/788-5604), and a third near Civic Center (685 Ellis St., 415/474-5721). Mid-range options are motels on the outskirts of downtown, like the nouveau retro Hotel del Sol (3100 Webster St., 415/921-5520, $149 and up) in the Marina District.
For a decent free street map with extensive listings of attractions, accommodations, and restaurants, check out the San Francisco Visitor Information Center (900 Market St., 415/391-2000).


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Mamata Banerjee sounds a feeble battle cry to defeat BJP in 2021
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressing the virtual Martyr's Day rally, in Kolkata on July 21. Photo: PTI
In a speech that lacked punch, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 21 exhorted her supporters to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Assembly election, which is less than 10 months away. She was addressing a virtual 'Sahid Dibash' (Martyr's Day) rally of the Trinamool Congress.
The annual rally, in memory of 13 Youth Congress workers killed in police firing on July 21, 1993, is usually held in central Kolkata. This year, for the first time, it was conducted virtually on account of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Addressing her supporters from near her residence in Kalighat in south Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee said that the next Martyr's Day rally in 2021 would be a historic one as it would be held after her party's return to power after defeating the BJP. "If you could fight and defeat the CPI(M) which ruled the State for 34 years, then you can easily defeat the BJP, which is just an insignificant party that steals money and makes itself rich."
She accused the BJP of "buying votes", using money power to destabilise State governments and trying to establish a single-party rule in the country.
"Outsiders will not run West Bengal. Gujarat will not run West Bengal. People from Bengal will run West Bengal. There is no reason to think that Trinamool is so weak," she said.
Political observers said that her speech lacked the usual passion and betrayed a lack of confidence and energy.
She mostly attacked the BJP and practically ignored all other political opponents in the State, including the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Front and the Congress.
At one point, she even asked those who had defected from the Trinamool to the BJP to return and also invited members of other opposition parties to join her party.
A sizeable portion of her 70-minute speech was spent on defending all the allegations against her party, particularly those of corruption.
Noted political observer and psephologist Biswanath Chakraborty told Frontline: "It may have been a blunder on her part to focus only on the BJP in her speech; it made her fear of the BJP's rise very evident. Further, many of her allegations against the BJP have been directed against her, and therefore it is losing its sting among the people of the State."
Mamata Banerjee's apparent jitteriness was not missed by her political opponents either. Sujan Chakraborty, leader of the CPI(M) Legislature Party, said: "Her failure and her state of hopelessness is very evident in her speech… She has lost. People of the State consider the Trinamool to be a party of frauds and looters; that realisation is evident in her body language."
Dilip Ghosh, State BJP president and Lok Sabha member, said: "The fact that she is inviting those who have left her party to return shows how frustrated and alone she is. People are leaving her party and that is why she has to make such statements."
During the rally, Mamata Banerjee paid homage to those who had lost their lives to political violence across the country. She also highlighted the achievements of her own government in the last nine years. "If we return to power, then people will get free ration, free health service, free education all through their lives," she promised.
Mamata Banerjee also raised the issue of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Citizen (Amendment) Act and the National Population Register (NPR).
At the height of the anti-NRC and anti-CAA movement in the country in 2019, her voice was the most strident and consistent. Ahead of the elections, she has decided to revive the issue.
Training her guns on the BJP, she said: "We have not forgotten the fight over NRC, and how you murdered people in Delhi on that day… You do not even allow people to protest. Do not think just because of COVID-19 we will forget NRC or the NPR. We are all citizens here..."
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Book Notes – How Fiction Works, Ch. 1
How Fiction Works is a book written by critic James Wood and is an examination of the techniques that fiction utilizes to immerse the reader and create an experience. This is the first of a series of write-ups of notes that I have taken while reading the book.
Chapter 1: Narration
Wood breaks down the types of narration into four distinct techniques. That said, he thinks only two are really worth examining. These are first-person narration and third-person narration.
Third-person narration has the least amount of time spent on it in this chapter. This is primarily because Wood makes a distinction between "authorial" and "free indirect" narration styles. Third-person narration is more closely associated with "authorial" style. That is to say, the reader is always aware that the author is telling the reader something rather than the characters. This has the effect of causing the reader to be more mindful of the writer than the characters themselves. Third-person narration is generally felt to be the "omniscient" voice and generally useful only when observing the world of the story, not investing in it. In addition, it's this authorial (also referred to as "direct") style where a reader tends to hear more of quoted speech. As explained further below, "free indirect" or first-person speech need not have quotes since we're living inside the character's mind.
The chapter spends most of its time on the subject of "free indirect speech". Which is to say, the story is narrated from the subjective perspective of one or more characters in the story. This is more of a stream-of-consciousness style of storytelling with fewer quoted sentences. Rather, the dialogue can happen directly within the narration, especially if the character is thinking the speech rather than actually verbalizing it.
This use of first-person/free indirect speech means the reader is never really quite certain which words belong to the author or the character. Everything starts to blend together. It is also easier to jump from one perspective or character to another. This allows the author to intermingle the author's words with the character's words for maximum effect. In addition, it's possible to have an "unidentified free indirect style". This means that the stream of consciousness is more a collective voice of a group (townspeople at a town hall, for example) rather than an individual.
The chapter returns to the concept of third-person perspective with a technique referred to as "authorial irony". This is where the author freely transitions from an omniscient authorial perspective (third-person) to a free indirect style (first-person). An example might be describing a town (authorial), but ending the paragraph with the personal opinion a character may have of that town (free indirect). This can be quite powerful because it intermingles the author's voice and the character's voice, but the author must be able to separate the two so that the character is not just a stand-in for the author.
I have to admit, I've never thought of fiction in these terms before. As I read fiction in the future I'll try to keep in mind the ideas presented in this chapter. I do wonder, however, how would this work in a screenplay? Would, or could, a screenwriter write in free indirect style for the action descriptions and then write the dialogue as usual? It's been said that a screenplay should be enjoyable to read, but is the format different enough that the presented ideas don't matter?
Chapter 1, How Fiction Works, James Wood, Narration, Writers
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Black Ops Cold War Season 5 seems to confirm Call of Duty Vanguard rumours
News by Dom Peppiatt Features Editor
Published on 4 Aug, 2021
It looks like Call of Duty Vanguard has been officially teased by Activision as a new cryptic easter egg in the Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Season 5 image has materialized.
In a Twitter tease showing off the latest operator – Kitsune – arriving in Warzone and Black Ops Cold War with the launch of Season 5, eagle-eyed fans have also spotted something else.
As you can see from the tweet embedded below, it appears a repeated Japanese phrase in the image suggests 'Vanguard incoming' – which definitely feels like a hint from the developers pointing towards the next Call of Duty title.
Some of the scrolling Japanese text in this image that repeats a bunch literally says "Vanguard Upcoming"
"ヴァンガード 来たる" https://t.co/sXcx4bgZNJ pic.twitter.com/PZNRIk6VUU
— eric maynard (guarding the van) (@EricMaynardII) August 3, 2021
This isn't the first we've heard about Call of Duty Vanguard, as well as rumours detailing that the game will be heading to the Pacific theatre of World War 2, we've also heard that it's being developed under the codename Vanguard – and that may not be the final name.
We've also heard that that Warzone will get a large World War 2 map to celebrate its launch.
Lead by Sledgehammer games, Call of Duty 2021 is set to be released during the usual fall window, Activision confirmed in its recent earnings call. The game will feature the traditional campaign, co-op, and multiplayer mode.
Amidst various allegations against Activision, specifically Blizzard, regarding sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination, unfair pay, and more, we've already seen Blizzard president J. Allen Brack depart the company and HR executive, Jesse Meschuk (who had been at the company for 12 years) has left, too.
Practically all work on World of Warcraft has halted, and over 2,000 current and former employees signed a petition condemning Activision Blizzard's reaction to California's lawsuit. Whether these events have had an effect on the new Call of Duty game's development remains to be seen, but it's more than likely the title has been affected in some way.
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Dom is a veteran video games critic and consultant copywriter that has appeared in publications ranging from Daily Star to The Guardian. Passionate about games and the greater good they can achieve, you can usually find Dom listening to records, farting about in the kitchen, or playing Final Fantasy VIII (again).