The Behrend Beacon
‘T’heatre
Workshop
A free acting workshop
is open to all and will
be held in the Studio
Theatre on April 4th,
11th, and 18th at
7:30 p.m.
The workshop will be
conducted by Jason
Lawergren, a New York
trained actor, singer
and teacher.
On April 4 there will
be theatre games and
improvisation, on April
11 there will be audi-
tioning and monologue,
and on April 18 there
will be auditioning for
musical theatre.
The workshop is lim
ited to 25 participants
and anyone interested
can visit Tony Elliot's
office in the Academic
Building to sign up.
Through the Looking Glass
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This year' s Darwin Awards, honoring those whose stupidity has caused their
involuntary removal from the gene pool, features a poacher named Marino Malerba.
While on an illegal hunt in Spain, he spied a wild stag on an overhanging rock
above him and immediately fired. The beast fell on him, killing him instantly.
A Texas man suffers from a bizarre psychological disorder that causes him to
fly into an uncontrollable rage whenever he hears certain words, among them, Wiscon
sin," "Snickers" and "Mars."
He thought his girlfriend was about to say
convicted of assault
Crossword
ACROSS
1 Assumed name
6 Ninnies
11 Flock leader
14 Fats Waller's
instrument
15 Showery month
16 Self-esteem
17 Watches over
18 One immune
from criticism
20 Flexible elevator?
22 Naive fellow
25 Golfer Ernie
26 Singer Diamond
29 Copy
31 Possesses
34 Stir
35 Population
expert
36 Have debts
37 Summit
38 Mortgage
attachments
39 Oahu porch
41 Capp and
Capone
43 Not feel well
44 Decide a matter
47 Act dovish?
48 Calendar unit
49 Film composer
Max
50 Bean curd
52 Definite article
53 On the waves
54 Gravy-train
passenger
59 Moody
61 Nee son and
O'Flaherty
65 Much removed
66 Hooked with a
horn
67 The king of
France
68 Raw mineral
69 Zatopek and
Jannings
70 John Jacob or
Mary
DOWN
1 Fitting
2 Whopper
3 Golfer Woosnam
4 Auto racer Mario
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5 Not so hot
6 Erroneously
7 Iridescent
gemstones
8 Killer whale
9 Raven or robin
10 Frame's vehicle
11 Pastimes
12 In the past
13 Cut, the lawn
19 Iniquitous locale
21 Porky's gal
22 Outer edge
23 Thurman ol
“Pulp Fiction"
24 Menus
27 Church vow
28 Droop
30 In the lead
31 Locks fingers
(with)
32 Stood by
33 Lexical meaning
40 Bee factories
41 False front
42 Old card game
45 Bishopric
46 Epoch
51 Samovar
52 Corner-man's
toss
55 Margin
56 Ancient Dead
Sea kingdom
Dumb human tricks on the job
Tiffin! Theisen
The Orlando Sentinel
Often it takes a major blunder to teach young profession
als one of the most vital workplace skills: political savvy.
The rules are different - and largely unwritten - in ev
ery workplace, but in general, the biggest gaffes involve
displaying too much bravado too soon.
Sheri Mitchell wishes she had realized early in her
career that she didn't have to be a hero - that it was OK to
ask questions.
When Mitchell, who now owns a staffing firm, started
out in the industry nearly two decades ago, she was like
many young people - eager to prove herself.
She was on call one weekend in the mid-1980s as an
entry-level staffer for an employment agency when a
worker canceled an assignment. Mitchell, not wanting to
bother her boss, immediately got on the phone and found
a replacement for the Saturday-morning job of handing
out samples of roast beef at a grocery store.
Mitchell was proud of herself for handling the situa
tion. In her rush, however, she failed to notice that the
woman she sent to slice the meat was legally blind. It
wasn't until after the woman finished the assignment -
which she did fairly well, considering - that Mitchell
learned about her blindness from the deli manager.
"I learned right then and there how important paying
attention to detail was and that asking questions is never
wrong," said Mitchell, 42, owner of Pro Finders in Or
lando, Fla. "My best advice to anyone starting out is pay
attention to detail, and don't assume anything."
Mary Lee Carter was 22 and had been in the real-es
tate title business for about a year when she had a memo
rable phone conversation with a businessman a few states
away.
As the pleasant chat drew to a close, the man asked,
By the way. do you know so and so? naming someone
who lived in her city. Carter said she did, but she didn't
care for that particular gentleman and his attitude toward
After a long pause, the businessman told her, "Young
lady, you need to know whom you arc talking to before
vou share your opinions. That is my brother you just com
plained about" and hung up.
"That was really stupid, but it taught me a lesson,"
said Carter, now 39 and a manager with Chicago Title
Insurance in Maitland, Fla. "I was young; I was full of
myself. Ever since then my policy has been: You need to
know whom you're talking to before you make any com
ments."
It usually doesn't take long to leam how to be discreet
and politically correct in the workplace. But several pro
fessionals say it took some time for them to develop a
higher level of sophistication in dealing with others.
Skip Stein, an Orlando consultant, also has learned
lessons about relationships in the business world. In Stein's
case, it's his lapse in communication skills that he regrets.
When Stein was young and naive and in his "charging
ahead" mode, he said, he thought mostly of how his vari
ous iobs affected him, rather than considering how he
might contribute.
"As you get older, you leam that listening is a more
the weekly column that asks If there Is intelligent life out there
by Mike Pingree
KRT Campus
IF I MAY SPEAK FREELY, HON
57 Actress Petty
58 Ms. Fitzgerald
59 Cralt of sci-fi
60 Golf norm
62 Creative skill
63 Pasture plaint
64 Knight's title
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It takes skills to be succesful in the business world
valuable skill than shooting off your mouth," said Stein,
56, president of Management Systems Consulting in Or
lando. "I probably missed a lot of opportunities because I
refused to listen to what people were telling me."
As important as relationships with others are, sometimes
the biggest career obstacle is yourself.
Several workers say they wish they had pushed them
selves earlier in their professional lives to further their edu
cation, leam new skills and take more initiative.
The lack of a degree is a regret for some, such as Nancy
Carter.
Carter, 46, has been with the same company, Darden
Restaurants of Orlando, for 30 years. She has had a great
career with a company that encourages growth and devel
opment, said Carter, who's a relocation supervisor.
Still, she wishes she had stayed in college. Although
she has taken several college courses and earned licenses
and certifications in her field, she believes she might have
gone further in her career with a degree.
"I wish I had gone to school at night and continued work
ing during the day,” Carter said. "It might have made a
difference with the path I took with the company, because
they offer a lot of advancement. There were opportunities I
passed up because I didn't have the confidence to accept
the challenges."
However, Carter realizes it's never too late and is con-
Jersey," so he shot her. He was
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Bob MacLeod said the educational opportunities he
missed at first were on the job.
When MacLeod started in his position as a trainer in the
accounting department of Orlando's Campus Crusade for
Christ 10 years ago, he was shy about offering his opinion,
instead, he just listened to what his boss told him to do and
did it.
As career strategies go, that seems like a smart one. But
over time, MacLeod said, he realized that he needed to push
himself, leam new things and offer his own insights to im
proving the department.
He kept waiting for the bosses to give him direction,
said MacLeod, 34.
"But I've found that they themselves are often over
worked and underpaid, and arc not necessarily thinking
long-term for themselves, never mind me!"
So he took classes, attended management conferences
on his own and sought out mentors. He has also learned to
be more sanguine about obstacles, realizing that they, too,
can be beneficial learning opportunities.
"Those are some specific things I wish I had known 10
years ago," he said, but added that he still has plenty of
career left to apply the lessons he's learned: "Fortunately,
it's not too late."
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Horoscopes
To get the advantage, check the day's rating:
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
To get the advantage, check the day's
rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most
Aries (March 21-April 19) - Today is a 6 -
Don't get into a fight if you can help it.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is an
8 - This isn't an easy day for most people.
Two very powerful entities could clash.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) - Today is a 7
- It's nice of your friend to offer advice,
but you don't have to take it just because
Cancer (June 22-July 22) - Today is a 7 -
They say opposites attract. Is that really
true? You're the one who should know. If
you let a bossy person think he or she is in
control, you could get very lucky.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 -
Your next lesson is about patience. You
want to be right the first time, but that's
unlikely now.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 -
There's definitely something standing
between you and your objective. Is it a
lack of financing?
Libra (Sept. 23-0ct,22) - Today is a 7 -
Housework is not your favorite hobby, but
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - Today is a 7
- Sort through your data and make a few
changes. Have you been doing your job
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Today is
a 7 - Don't get silly and say the wrong
thing at the wrong time to the wrong
person.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a
7 - People show more interest in your
opinions now, although they're still not
following them very well.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - Today is a
7 - Check and double-check the informa
tion you receive. Something you hear or
read contradicts an old belief.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is a 7
- Tempers may be short, and voices may
rise. You can be a help, but don't get
caught in the crossfire.
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