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Bend Language Institute Launches Corporate Language Program
(Photo courtesy of Bend Language Institute) Bend Language Institute (BLI) has been serving the Central Oregon community’s language learning needs since opening its doors five years ago. They teach private lessons and group classes in several different languages, including Spanish, Italian, English, French, American Sign Language, Japanese, German and more.
TikTok Life Hacks That Are Helping Me Stay Productive This Semester
Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine opening TikTok and not seeing some sort of “life hack” video within the first ten minutes on the app. TikTok life hacks can cover anything from food prep to daily routines, and many students are flocking to the app this semester to learn tips for getting through their college experience. Given the popularity of these life hacks, I decided to test some out and see if they could actually make a difference in my organization and study skills.
Rory Gilmore's Villain Behavior Does Not Impress Gen Z
As a Gen Z Gilmore Girls fan, I can honestly say that I love the show and the quick-talking fun characters that come along with it. That said, as I’ve started my fifth rewatch (and yes, I mean my fifth), joining countless other fans for a fall binge of the show, the flaws that come along with these characters have also become pretty evident, and apparently, other Gen Z’ers agree.
Your Fave TikTok Micro Trends Encourage Fast Fashion Reliance
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus. If you’ve been on TikTok within these past summer months, you’ve probably seen the coconut girl aesthetic in some shape or another. This look is a mixture of the ever-popular Y2K nostalgia and beachy patterns and silhouettes. Anything with a hibiscus print or halter top pretty much fits the bill.
Miss America Should Represent All American Women
Though its mission is said to be preparing great women for the world while preparing the world for great women, historically, Miss America's representation of "great women" hasn't exactly been robust.
There’s a Big Issue Surrounding Those #PickMeGirl TikToks & We Need to Talk About It
Ifyou’re living in 2021, there’s no way you haven’t spent at least some time on TikTok. With its comedy videos, beauty tutorials, and dance challenges, TikTok has a trend for everyone. Unfortunately, some of these trends and hashtags have an uncanny ability to turn into toxic destinations. That’s exactly what happened to the #pickmegirl trend, and to make matters worse, it’s been flooding women’s FYPs and that’s not really okay.
OPINION: Kitty Corner: bringing home a new kitty
With spring coming up, we here at the Kitty Corner wanted to remind you of all the great ways to do some “spring cleaning” while making your home kitty friendly, either for a new feline friend or for your current feline family members.
OPINION: Kitty Corner: Help Katt find a forever home
With the holiday season looking a little bit different this year, it could be a great time to add a wonderful companion to your home. With it getting dark earlier, what better way to spend an evening than curled up on the couch with a sweet kitty! That is what I am hoping for this winter. I am Katt, a thirteen year old lady who just loves to cuddle up with my foster parents.
OPINION: Kitty Corner: Helping the feral cat population
We are just a couple of days away from our favorite night of the year, and we cannot wait for you to join us from the safety and warmth of your home. What more could you want on a brisk, November evening than to join cat lovers from around the world in celebrating The Cat Connection’s mission? Nov.
OPINION: Kitty Corner: Enter the cutest pet contest
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Friday Oct 30, 2020 at 2:48 PM Oct 30, 2020 at 2:48 PM This column ran in the Oct. 30 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. It is the moment you have all been waiting for — our Whiskers and Whiskey fundraiser tickets are on sale now! This is an event you will not want to miss, and you can attend from the comfort and safety of your own couch. This means even the cats can attend this year (if they are not too busy napping). The event will start online at 7 p.m. Nov.
OPINION: Kitty Corner: Enter the cutest pet contest
It is the moment you have all been waiting for — our Whiskers and Whiskey fundraiser tickets are on sale now! This is an event you will not want to miss, and you can attend from the comfort and safety of your own couch. This means even the cats can attend this year (if they are not too busy napping). The event will start online at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and go until 10:30 p.m. We have so many virtual experiences planned, and we cannot wait to share this new adventure with all of our wonderful supporters.
COLUMN: Kitty Corner: The Cat Connection goes international
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Friday Oct 9, 2020 at 6:49 PM This column ran in the Oct. 1 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, we here at The Cat Connection are so excited to share our annual Whiskers & Whiskey fundraiser with everyone virtually this year. While we will miss seeing you in person, we are excited to be able to reach people across the country and even across the world.
OPINION: Kitty Corner: Two brothers in need of a forever home
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Wednesday Sep 16, 2020 at 2:24 PM Sep 16, 2020 at 2:24 PM This column ran in the Sept. 17 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. If you have been looking for a joyful way to expand your family, look no further than the two of us, Oisin and Donal. We are two little balls of short-haired, tabby beauty. We are a bonded pair of brothers and we are about 15 to 17 weeks old. We might look similar, but like all brothers, we certainly have our differences.
Kitty Corner: Black cats make great pets
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Thursday Sep 10, 2020 at 11:42 AM Sep 10, 2020 at 11:42 AM This column ran in the Sept. 10 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. Some people may think black cats are bad luck, but that could not be further from the truth! Black cats are beautiful (obviously) and every bit as deserving and in need of love as any other cat.
OPINION: Kitty Corner: Whiskers & Whiskey is going virtual
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Thursday Sep 3, 2020 at 1:43 PM Sep 3, 2020 at 1:43 PM This column ran in the Sept. 3 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. We are so excited to share with you that our biggest fundraiser of the year, Whiskers & Whiskey, is going virtual this year. While we will miss seeing everyone in person, we are very excited to be able to come together in a safe way to continue our mission.
Kitty Corner: The importance of cat vaccines
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Monday Aug 24, 2020 at 2:42 PM Aug 24, 2020 at 2:42 PM This column ran in the Aug. 27 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. Boy, have we here at the Kitty Corner and The Cat Connection have a treat for you! It is me, Franz, a perfect tuxedo cat currently searching for my very own forever home. If you were to look up the phrase “perfect cat,” you would certainly find a picture of me.
Kitty Corner: Laidback Franz looking for forever home
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Wednesday Aug 19, 2020 at 8:38 AM Aug 19, 2020 at 8:38 AM This column ran in the Aug. 20 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. Boy have we here at the Kitty Corner and The Cat Connection have a treat for you! It is me, Franz, a perfect tuxedo cat currently searching for my very own forever home. If you were to look up the phrase “perfect cat,” you would certainly find a picture of me.
Kitty Corner: Working with Shy Cats
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Thursday Aug 13, 2020 at 10:23 AM Aug 13, 2020 at 10:23 AM This column ran in the Aug. 13 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. Hello Kitty Corner readers, we hope you are enjoying the New England summer! As many of you know, oftentimes the cats who come through The Cat Connection are shy and in need of some patience and love. We are very lucky at The Cat Connection to have our own cat behaviorist, Dr. Rachel Geller, to help keep volunteers and adopters informed.
Kitty Corner: Being patient with your cat
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Wednesday Aug 12, 2020 at 1:52 PM Aug 12, 2020 at 1:52 PM This column ran in the Aug. 6 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. Here at The Cat Connection, we rescue a lot of cats who are shy, scared or otherwise not good candidates for more traditional shelters. As we always tell you, we believe every cat deserves a chance at finding his or her forever home.
Kitty Corner: Welcoming home a new cat
By Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Tuesday Jul 28, 2020 at 2:23 PM Jul 28, 2020 at 2:23 PM This column ran in the July 30 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. With the heat, we here at the Kitty Corner thought now would be a great time to tell you about all of the wonderful ways to help a cat settle into your home and keep you company out of the heat.
Kitty Corner: Fiona looking for the perfect home
Sarah Eckert, The Cat Connection Wednesday Jul 22, 2020 at 1:34 PM Jul 22, 2020 at 1:34 PM This column ran in the July 23 issue of the Waltham News Tribune. We hope you are staying cool this summer, Kitty Corner readers! While it has been quite a year already, as a cat who practices social distancing, I am hoping to fit right in with a forever family soon. You may remember me, Fiona, from an earlier article.
Building a collaborative culture: How 18F works
Since 18F began in 2014, we’ve attracted, recruited and hired the very best people in the industry. Everyone here clearly meets the highest standards in their areas of expertise. But just as importantly, everyone here has also been carefully vetted as human-centered contributors. We demonstrably care about the well-being and success of our teams, our co-workers, and our partners. Everything we do is delivered as a team, and everyone at 18F understands that.
Introduction to remote moderated usability testing, part 2: How
This is the second in a two-part series exploring the basics of running a remote moderated usability test. In part one, we explored usability testing at a high level: what it is and why it’s important.
Introduction to remote moderated usability testing, part 1: What and why
Digital services are one of the main ways through which government agencies and the people they serve communicate. But just like interpersonal communication, government digital services provide room for misinterpretation; despite technologists’ best efforts, our services do not always present users with a clear indication of where they are (for example, what step they’re on in a process) and what they might do next.
Assessing the Cognitive Demands of a Century of Reading Curricula
This research investigated the cognitive demands of reading curricula from 1910 to 2000. We considered both the nature of the text used and the comprehension tasks asked of students in determining the cognitive demands of the curricula.
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