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Hello Victor,
I am writing to remind you about the Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair in Los Angeles, CA.
The Los Angeles Career Fair will be held on Monday, April 6, 2009 from 10:30am-2:30pm
at the UCLA Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom.
To register (it’s free for jobseekers), and for more details including schedule, directions,
and a list of the fifty plus registered organizations and their current opportunities, please
go to: https://snipr.com/lacareerfair
Please note that not all organizations at the fair will have job openings on that day. Some
will have jobs, while others will have internships and volunteer opportunities. Our
nonprofit career fair is a place for everyone who wants to make a difference in the world
(including recent undergraduate or grad school students, experienced nonprofit
professionals, and those wishing to transition to a nonprofit career from other sectors) and
we encourage you to consider the wide range of opportunities to move forward in your
nonprofit career.
Don’t forget to check out the Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job
Seekers and The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers which are both
available to download for free at: https://www.idealist.org/en/career/guide/index.html
This event is generously hosted by the UCLA Labor Center, the UCLA School of Public
Affairs, the UCLA Community Programs Office, the Raza Youth Empowerment Project, the
Center for Civil Society and the UCLA Career Center.
We hope to see you at the fair!
All the best,
Joe Grant
1220 SW Morrison Street, Suite 1000
Portland, OR 97205
Coordinator, Nonprofit HR Program
Idealist.org – Action Without Borders
Los Angeles
Registered Organizations
So far, the following organizations have registered for the career fair, and more are registering every day:
Angling for Control in the Sea of Social Networks:
The Future of Venturing in the Community Internet
Saturday, April 18, 2009
at the California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California
Like remoras around whales such as MySpace, Facebook, and LinkedIn, hundreds of thousands of smaller social networks flourish or struggle, based on diverse affinities of politics, hobbies, tastes, professions, and, of course, shared dislikes!
“Socnet” proliferation amplifies issues that increasingly worry users—“What access do friends of friends have? Is my content still mine? What about advertisers?” Along the way they become weary of repeated data entry, leery of ever-proliferating and incomprehensible “Terms of Service,” and angry when a site overreaches.
Meanwhile, smaller socnet sites want to exploit the behemoths’ reach while hoping for standards, the big guys seek to define the standard, and most all want maximal use if not control of user data.
Combining these concerns with blogs, Twitter, social shopping, and wikis yields today’s rich but uncertain techno-brew. Against this background of interaction and tension, today’s keynote, entrepreneurs and panelists will explore where we are going, including issues such as whether OpenSocial, data portability and other initiatives will succeed, how individual socnet sites survive and flourish, and the nature of infrastructural and other opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurial Keynote
Gordon Gould
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
ThisNext
www.thisnext.com
Formerly CEO of Blogsmith (acquired by AOL), President of Silicon Alley Reporter/Rising Tide Studios (acquired by Dow Jones), and Founder & CEO of UPOC (acquired by Dada Mobile).
User Community Keynote
Doc Searls
Senior Editor, Linux Journal
Chair of ProjectVRM and Berkman Fellow at Harvard University
Recipient of Google/O’Reilly Open Source Award for Best Communicator
Co-Author, “Cluetrain Manifesto”.
Panelists
Melissa Leonard
Serial Entrepreneur
Andrew Shaindlin
Caltech Alumni Association
www.alumni.caltech.edu
Mark Suster
Partner
GRP Partners
www.grpvc.com
Moderator and Producer
Michael Krieger
Counsel
Willenken Wilson Loh & Lieb LLP
www.willenken.com
Event Sponsor
Date
Saturday morning, April 18, 2009
Registration and Continental Breakfast:
8:00 a.m. Baxter Lecture Hall
Program:
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Baxter Lecture Hall
Networking:
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Baxter Lecture Hall
Location
Baxter Lecture Hall
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
Directions/Maps: Directions to the Forum; Caltech’s Interactive Map
Cost
$40 on-line registration fee. $50 at-the-door. $10 for students with full-time student ID (must show at door); free to Caltech students.
Registrations are taken on-line up to 5:00 p.m., Thursday April 16, 2009. There are no refunds for no-shows.
KTLA is running a sweepstakes where you can win a trip for two to Melbourne Australia. The trip includes 6 nights a hotel in Melbourne and flight on Qantas.
The sweepstakes ends today March 25, 2009 at noon PST.
Enter here:
https://www.ktla.com/australia
Enter below, then watch the KTLA Morning News to see if you qualify.
If you’d like to win this fabulous one week walkabout prize package to Melbourne, Australia, fill out the entry form below! Watch the KTLA Morning News this week to find out if you’ve been selected as a semi-finalist. The trip includes round-trip airfare, 6 night hotel accommodations and transportation.
Please be available between Noon and 6pm at one of the phone numbers you enter below. You must also be able to appear on the KTLA Morning News on Friday, March 27. You must be 21 years old to enter.
Good Luck!
Click here to read the official rules.
Enter here:
https://www.ktla.com/australia
I’ve been having this problem with DirecTV since I had the service installed.
On the HD channel I will experience periodic drops to black and pixelation from time to time.
I’ve heard that it has something to do with the way DirecTV converts the signal to broadcast out over their network.
After many calls to DirecTV I still have not received answer and since the problem is sporadic.
Is anyone else having this problem in the LA Area or elsewhere.
Just learned about Syphon Brewing from Funnel Mill in Santa Monica.
Website: https://www.funnelmill.com/index.html
Sent from Nick’s iPhone
Mission Statement
Funnel Mill Rare Coffee & Tea is dedicated to providing the highest quality coffees and teas. We take a great deal of pride in our craft and aim to create a warm and friendly environment.
We specialize in rare blends of coffee beans and tea, and we emphasize serving them in the optimal manner while educating our guests. We brew our coffees one cup at a time using Syphons, and practice traditional Chinese Cha Tao when serving our teas.
Location
Funnel Mill of Santa Monica
930 Broadway, Ste A
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 597 – 4395
Operation Hours
Mondays to Friday – 9am to 9pm
Saturday – 10am to 7pm
Sunday – Closed
930 Broadway, Ste A
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 597 – 4395
This is from the Funnel Mill site:
Syphon Brewing
The first thing most people notice about Funnel Mill is the unique method we use to brew our coffees. We use a double glass chamber vacuum pot, which is also known as a Syphon, Cona, Vaculator, or Turkish Coffee Pot. We have perfected the art of Syphon coffee making, and our fans attest that our process yields a smoother, richer, and less bitter cup of joe.
Here’s why:
Syphons make great coffee because they optimize temperature, extraction, and contact time. The ideal temperature for brewing coffee is between 196 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. We have found that our Syphons consistently fall into this range, releasing the full spectrum of aroma and flavor in the coffee.
The perfectly heated water makes direct contact with the coffee grounds before it is suctioned away by a vacuum force. The rapid evacuation from the upper chamber extracts the right amount of coffee solids and oils, resulting in more body and flavor. By comparison, a typical drip coffee maker simply pours water over grounds, a process that leaves behind much of the flavor.
Some brewing methods, like the French press, can overextract coffee, infusing it with a bitter taste and an oily mouthfeel. Funnel Mill brews its coffees for only 40 – 60 seconds, depending on the type of coffee. We use finely ground coffee in our Syphons, which require a very short extraction time. This means we can get a very full flavor without the sacrificing a clean feel and aftertaste.
Funnel Mill takes the art of Syphon brewing to the next level, taking an academic approach to coffee brewing. We have invented many techniques to elicit the best flavors of our beans and to suit the individual preferences of our patrons.
Make it at home
Our customers agree that Syphon brewing is one of the most stylish, inspiring, and exclusive ways to make great coffee. It is no surprise then that many like to brew our beans at home. For these fans, we offer a few Syphon models for sale.
Hario TCA 3 Syphon
$100.00
18oz max capacity – 3 cups
Hario is the original glass Syphon, and is still the best glass Syphon that money can buy. The high-temperature tempered glass ensures longevity, and its capacity makes it convenient for most uses. Great for your apartment.
Yama TCA 3
$55.00
18oz max capacity – 3 cups
This tabletop Coffee Syphon come with three espresso-size cups. It is perfect for after-dinner coffee drinks brewed right at your table!
Yama TCA 5
$65.00
30oz max capacity – 5 cups
Larger version of the TCA 3.
Yama CNT 5
$130.00
30oz max capacity – 5 cups
This special-edition Yama syphon is made of decorative and lightweight ceramic. This model also comes complete with a built-in burner, so it is ready to use right out of the box.
Yama Butane Burner
$39.00
Yama 12oz French Press
$17.00
Bellina Uno
$100.00
30oz max capacity – 5 cups
Stylish, modern design with an integrated table service stand.
Tiamo TCA 3 Syphon
$69.00
18oz max capacity – 3 cups
Tiamo SCA 5 Syphon
$100.00
30oz max capacity – 5 cups
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sculps go from puppets to animated characters on screen.
Camera operators
control room with director
animated shows with different feel, puppetery
sid the science kid.
First Ever real-time cartoon.
Rogue Valley Soap Company
www.roguevalleysoap.com
Rogue Valley Soap Company
Natural organic handmade soap at wholesales prices are made by Rogue Valley Soap and Candles in Grants Pass, Oregon. Handmade soy tealights, tealight …
www.roguevalleysoap.com
Natural Handmade Soap, Rogue Valley Soap and Candles Grants Pass Siskiyou Artisans Hand crafted soap and candles can also be purchased at Siskiyou Artisan located in the Rogue Valley Mall in Medford, Oregon.
Natural Organic Handmade Soap
Soy Tealights – Soy Votives – Hurricane Candles
Natural organic handmade soap at wholesale is made by Rogue Valley Soap and Candles. The organic hand made soaps are scented with pure essential oils.
Rogue Valley Soap Company is a small family-owned business located in beautiful Southern Oregon. We are dedicated to making the finest natural handmade soap at wholesale prices. Also available are premium handmade soy tealight candles, soy votive candles, and hurricane candles. We use only the highest quality ingredients in our hand made soap and in our soy tealights and soy votives. Our handmade soap is made in small batches using the”cold process” method, thereby retaining the natural glycerin that is produced during the saponification process. Glycerin naturally soothes and softens the skin. Many commercial soap manufacturers remove glycerin from their soap, thus leaving your skin dry and itchy after using their soap.
The base of our natural handmade soaps is olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil. We don’t use tallow or animal fat in any of our handcrafted soaps. The natural handcrafted soap is scented with pure essential oils that are distilled from natural herbs, plants, and flowers.
Because our soaps are handcrafted, they are very unique in size, shape and characteristics. Each bar of soap is hand cut and weighs approximately 3.5 to 4 ounces. Handmade soap lasts longer than the commercial soaps found in retail stores. The aroma therapy and therapeutic values of the natural, pure essential oils used to scent our soaps are listed in The Essential Oils Guide.
Most of the natural herbs used in our soaps are organically grown (pesticide free) in our herb gardens in Grants Pass, Oregon. The handmade soap is air-dried and aged for a minimum of four weeks to produce a mild, gentle, long-lasting bar of soap that is naturally high in glycerin. Our soap will leave your skin feeling smooth, soft, and re-hydrated.
Handmade hurricane candles are made from a high temperature wax to prevent the shell from melting. Real flowers (grown in my garden in Grants Pass, Oregon) are encased in the candle wax. Hurricane candles are hollow inside. Illuminate the hurricane candle by placing a tealight candle or a votive candle inside the candle.
Soy tealight candles and soy votive candles are hand-poured in small batches. These highly fragrant soy tealights and soy votives will scent and entire room. Soy tealights will burn 6 to 8 hours and soy votives will burn 18 to 20 hours or longer. Soy wax will liquify when burning, so a snug-fitting container is necessary when burning the votive candle. Soy wax is water soluble and easily cleans up with soap and water.
The natural hand made soaps, hurricane candles, soy tealights and soy votive candles can be purchased locally at Savannah Faire in Grants Pass, Oregon, and at Siskiyou Artisans located in the Rogue Valley Mall in Medford, Oregon. You can also find me on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Growers Market in Grants Pass, Oregon. I also sell at various craft faires and festivals in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Handmade soap makes great wedding favors. Soap labels can be personalized with the bride and groom’s name and date of wedding.
Rogue Valley Soap
PO Box 772
Grants Pass, Oregon 97528
(541)479-2446
at 4:15am on March 25, 2009 a bomb threat came in to LAPD.
The bomb threat was for the Pershing Square at the Red Line MTA station.
The red line is moving, but the Pershing Square Station is closed as of 5:30am.
Squad cars are rolling at 5:39am.
More details to follow.