This is possible. I know other people have found that some profs think anything that is "too good" is plagiarism. Ds had a concerned professor in Economics his first college semester. (He was DE, but the prof didn't know it, it was a huge class.) He got an e-mail that the prof wanted him to come to the office to discuss the paper. He was nervous, but really thought the prof wanted to discuss his insights. He spent hours on the paper and was really into the topic. They discussed the topic, and ds loved the individual conversation. It turns out that the professor wanted to talk to him because it was upper-level writing, and he didn't see that coming from a freshman. He was afraid he had bought it online. I'm glad the professor took the time to meet him rather than screaming plagiarism at first sight. So it's possible that your dh's paper was "too good" and his prof is not as thoughtful as ds's was.

Thank you! We are going to Barcelona in a few weeks. My first trip to Europe. I am nervous and excited all at the same time. I really don't know what to expect. It's great to hear your story

Then I think I'd create a new amazon account with an e-mail address that you only use for that. Then all the kindles that you donate can be linked to that account and you can add content whenever you want (or let others add content if they wish.)

Does the organization have an amazon account that can be used? Unless it is somewhere you are regularly involved, it seems there will be a problem down the road if you ever change your password, or the system needs to be updated/reinstalled and prompts a password request.

We don't use debit cards at all for the same reason. Ds has been an authorized user on one of my credit cards for years. When he started dual-enrollment, I wanted him to have both a smart phone and a credit card for emergencies. When he started college, he got his own card from the credit union with a low limit to help him build his own credit. I still have him carry both since my card has a much higher limit.

Given a local incident recently, I would call 911 from my cell immediately and try to pull into a well-lighted area. There were incidents when I was in college and that's what the local police were recommending. ETA: Texasmom said the same thing while I was typing ever so slowly!

Our group leader uses meditations from Fragrant Heart . I like most of the ones she's played, but they vary quite a bit.

Weird, mine is white...really, really white. It helps to turn the brightness on my screen down.

I'm in four clubs that I don't think I joined. Given the topics, it looks like the AI in the new forums thinks I should give up meat, leave my husband, and move to another country.

Does anyone else keep thinking of this scene from A Bug's Life?

So, you know how in emergency evacuations it is important to have a meet-up place for the family.... I'm thinking that we need to designate several locations around the world as WTM Blackout Shelters. If the boards don't come back up, we can get in our cars (or on planes) and meet at the designated locations. Really this is an important thing to have in the case of a solar flare, or an EMP, or an internet disaster... maybe we could start with these lists: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140327-worlds-most-beautiful-bookshops https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/50-of-the-best-indie-bookstores-in-america_us_58fe472ae4b06b9cb9192bb3

Only regret is that I suffered so long! I should have done it earlier. I was 42 and I am 50 now. I will say menopause sucks (I kept one ovary), but as far as I can tell it sucks for everyone!

I hope that it resolves for you in the best way possible. I also appreciate all the positive responses. Still in the "hope things will work out" phase here, but need to know I'll be OK if they don't.

This was really helpful, Pam. And I have a thread on Barcelona if you want to chime in! http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/670108-visiting-barcelona-and-maybe-more-of-europe-for-the-first-time/

We booked last night. With the upgrade to Main Cabin (so we could pick seats) it was a little less than $800 for the two round trip tickets. The price would have been $1400 direct. We'll use that extra money for a couple of nights and some good meals in NYC! ETA: We are all three going, so we won't really use it all in NYC! But the difference made it where I can actually go along too!

Bumping this, and as I now have airfare, my biggest question is where to stay. I'd really like a kitchen and I've looked at Air BnB. Anyone know what the best neighborhoods are? I'm looking for reasonably affordable, reasonably safe, and walking distance to the cool stuff :-)

Thank you! We are actually going!!!

Wherever we go I tend to always use the reviews at Find Me Gluten Free or their app. The star ratings themselves aren't perfect, but reading the reviews and then contacting the restaurant has worked well for me. I pay particular attention to the date of the reviews (since management changes) and whether the reviewers has Celiac.

For us, I'm finding the cheapest fare on Delta to be $1188 (ATL-BCN) and if we fly through JFK with two round trip tickets (ATL-JFK then JFK-BCN), the cheapest combined cost is $639. We've got to get exact dates to see if we could make these cheapest rates work. I will say in our case that $1188 flight is non-stop, so this will add a good bit of time to our trip. On the other hand, neither ds nor I have ever seen NYC so it may be cool.

Thank you for posting this. Ds is looking at a trip to Barcelona in May and I’ve noticed the same huge difference in airfares if we book from ATL to JFK separate. The comments here are very helpful!

Here's me showing my paranoid side...You might also want to think about him quitting for liability reasons. Let's say someone has a heart attack in the pool and dies. Even if there was no way to save them, the police, insurance companies (of the individual and the facility), and the family will be looking at where to place possible blame. His work record will come into the record, and everyone will assume he fell asleep or was inattentive. There's no way that ends well for him, personally and possibly financially.

I have to agree. Having a fatigued lifeguard is worse than not having one at all. It's a kind of job that requires hyperawareness, thus the guidelines to prevent fatigue. Truck drivers are a similar profession. You wouldn't want one to drive 8 hours with only potty breaks (no resting at the deli or talking to the other patrons), no radio, no audiobooks, no CB, no cell phone, no pull off and close your eyes for a few minutes. Just continuous, completely boring hyperawareness. (I do realize that the break requirements for truck drivers are way less than they should be for complete safety! I'm just commented on what we would want to see for our own safety being on the road with them....and what I would want in a lifeguard that is taking care of me and my loved ones.)

One thing to remember is this is not like falling asleep at a boring job. The level of alertness that is required to lifeguard properly is absolutely exhausting. You have to be watching and ready every second. If he has two straight hours with people in the pool, it's not surprising that he would conk out when they are gone. Seriously the Red Cross recommends 15-20 minute breaks every hour!! Eight hours with only potty breaks is really unacceptable. It's not safe for anyone.

I did see something on that later (not sure if it was after I posted or I just missed it the first time.) You are right, they are giving the appearance of a lifeguard without actually having one. No one can stay as attentive as necessary under those conditions. The Red Cross suggestions are designed to keep people safe. I think those at the pool would be better off with a No Lifeguard On Duty sign, if they aren't going to have conditions for safe lifeguarding. OP, I do think your son should quit or go to those in charge with some of these alternate suggestions.

Nope, he is in a "check the insurance company box with minimal effort/money" job. It does not make sense to work that long in boredom with no breaks. I took a look at the American Red Cross guidebook: http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m3240080_LifeguardManagement.pdf Other quotes from the book: I think this should be a lifeguard/staff member position. So when there is no one swimming he does other productive jobs in the facility. Keep the pool locked. On the occasion that a patron wants to swim, he unlocks the door and puts full effort into lifeguarding. When they leave, lock it again and go back to productive work.