Notes for "The Simple Act of Caring"
Here are the notes for " The Simple Act of Caring."
Handbasket (Emin Piccard) -- He has tawny-fair skin, brown eyes, and short brown hair that always looks rumpled no matter how much he combs it. His heritage is primarily American and a little Laotian. He speaks English and Lao. He is 25 years old in 2016.
Emin grew up in Riverside, California where his mother's family works in the Riverside Silk Association. His father runs a historic organization, Riverside's Living History, that preserves the original four saloons and other noteworthy locations. Emin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies with a minor in Geography at the University of California-Long Beach. There he joined the Cycling Club, Foodie Club, Geography Student Association, South Asian Middle Eastern Arab North African Club, and Tabletop Game Club.
Handbasket is the teleporter who helps Pips take Bennett and Jules to safety. After the earthquake, Jules and Bennett are injured. So Pips has them brought into the bunker with Joshua's kids.
Origin: During a college trip to Vang Vieng, Laos, Emin took a ride in a hot air balloon. An accident caused the balloon to collapse. Suddenly he teleported the basket and everyone in it to safety.
Uniform: He favors practical menswear, mostly in shades of black, gray, white, and blue.
Qualities: Good (+2) Asian Studies, Good (+2) Foodie, Good (+2) Geography, Good (+2) Strength, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Poor (-2) Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Powers: Master (+6) Teleportation
Hecan teleport up to 13 passengers anywhere in the world. It's not the smoothest ride, with a distinctive swooping feel, but it is safe and reliable, landing with only a soft bump. His first mentor described it as "going to hell in a handbasket." She was promptly replaced, but the name stuck, mainly because Emin finds it funny.
Motivation: Safe landing.
Terramagne-Riverside kept some things that local-Riverside lost.
In the 1860s, Louis Prevost launched the California Silk Center Association, a short-lived experiment in sericulture. In the wake of its failure, John W. North purchased some of its land and formed the Southern California Colony Association to promote the area's development.
[---8<---]
There were four saloons in Riverside when it was founded. The license fees were raised until the saloons moved out of Riverside.
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
at the University of California-Long Beach
(120 units)
The Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary degree program that combines the study of Asian culture and identity with a choice of three concentrations: Asia and Business; Asia and Globalization; Chinese or Japanese Studies. Students are encouraged to study abroad in Asia as a means to partially fulfill their language requirement. Information about these study-abroad programs can be obtained at the AAAS office (F03-340) or the Center for International Education (BH201).
Asian Studies students are interested in a wide range of professions in both the Liberal Arts and Sciences that require a cultural knowledge of Asia, trade in the region, and globalization. The core program provides students with the tools to understand the complex cultures of Asia, and the guidance to focus their interest and accomplish their goals. It prepares CSULB graduates for good jobs in international trade and business, non-profit work, international affairs, diplomacy, policy and public relations, and education. Students should select their concentration, foreign language study, and senior research project with their career objectives in mind.
Asian Studies uses an outcomes-based approach to education and incorporates the use of technology in the classroom. The pedagogical focus is on collaborative, project-based learning and communication associated with a twenty-first century skill set. Since both statistics and economics are important for this major, students are advised to take either ECON 101 or STAT 108 as part of their under-division GE requirements. A “C” grade in all required and elective classes in the major is required for continuation of the program.
Asian Studies Courses
Requirements
A minimum of 39 units distributed as follows:
Major Requirements
Because Emin already spoke Lao, he chose to take courses taught in that language instead of courses on how to speak it. T-American colleges commonly offer courses taught in foreign languages, especially for relevant majors, although some of these are "topic" classes with rotating themes.
Foreign Language (12 units)
Take at least three semesters (or the equivalent) of a single Asian language. Language choices are Chinese, Japanese, or an Asian language approved by the AAAS undergraduate advisor (typically Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, or Cambodian). Students are encouraged to take their language courses early in their academic career and plan to study one or more semesters abroad in Asia to meet this requirement. Those with an Asian language competency may test out of this requirement. Visit the Department for further information.
ASAM 290 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies: Composition in Lao
ASAM 290 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies: Creative Writing in Lao
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in Asian American Studies selected for intensive development.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
ASAM 490 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies: Laotian History in Lao
ASAM 490 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies: Laotian Literature in Lao
(3 units)
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in Asian American Studies selected for intensive development.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Lower-Division:
Core courses - 6 units
Take the following course:
• AAAS 100 - Asian Eats (3 units)
Take one of the following (3 units):
• A/ST 190 - Introduction to Eastern Ways of Thinking (3 units)
Upper-Division (Minimum of 21 units: 9 units of core courses and 12 units of upper division electives):
Core courses - 9 units
Take one of the following (3 units):
• ASAM 340 - Asian American Family (3 units)
Take one of the following (3 units):
• A/ST 309 - Asia and Globalization (3 units)
Take the following course:
• AAAS 492 - Senior Research Seminar (3 units)
Concentrations
Take a minimum of 12 units of upper-division electives from one of the following three concentrations:
Asia and Globalization concentration (any four courses below):
• ASAM 335 - Asian and Latino Immigration Since World War II (3 units)
• HIST 440 - The Silk Roads (3 units)
• I/ST 463 - Nationalism and National Identities (3 units)
• SOC 317 - Problems in International Social Conflict (3 units)
Geography Minor
at the University of California-Long Beach
The Minor in Geography is available to any non-Geography major. Requires a minimum of 18 units.
Take one of the following courses:
• GEOG 140 - Introduction to Physical Geography (3 units)
Take one of the following courses:
• GEOG 100 - World Regional Geography (3 units)
Take one of the following courses:
• GEOG 280 - Introduction to Geospatial Techniques (3 units)
Take at least 9 units of upper division courses with at least one course selected from the 400 series.
GEOG 340 - Environmental Geography (3 units)
GEOG 458 - Hazards and Risk Management (3 units)
GEOG 495 - Field Training in Geographic Techniques (1-6 units)
Geography Courses
GEOG 340 - Environmental Geography
(3 units)
Pre-/Corequisite: GEOG/ES P 101 or GEOG 130 or GEOG 140 or ES P 200 or consent of instructor
Examines interrelationships between society and land and water environments. Focus is on critical analysis of contemporary environmental issues in the American West, including both physical and human factors.
Letter grade only (A-F).
GEOG 458 - Hazards and Risk Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ES P 200 or GEOG 340 recommended.
Broad overview of hazards and disasters, whether natural or technological, emphasizing the physical and social dynamics that interact to produce hazard, the spatial and temporal distributions of various hazards, and policy options for disaster preparation, loss reduction, and community resilience.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: GEOG 558
GEOG 495 - Field Training in Geographic Techniques
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: GEOG 140 and consent of instructor
In this advanced applied geography course students will enhance their knowledge of various geographic and/or geospatial techniques and apply these skills to address geographic and spatial questions through a combination of intense hands-on field work and data analyses. Topics vary by instructor.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3 - 18 hours Activity)
Clubs
Cycling Club
Here at California State University of Long Beach's Cycling Club, our passion for cycling runs deep. Whether it’s training hard in the world of competitive racing or just simply connecting with our local communities as cycling advocates, all our members take pleasure in helping to create a brand new chapter in CSULB Cycling’s history. We are always looking for new, cycling-obsessed members, so don't be shy and come see how we roll. Go Beach!
Foodie Club
We hope this message finds you excited and ready for an amazing start to your journey at California State University, Long Beach! As the new academic year approaches, we want to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you, and we’re thrilled to introduce you to the CSULB Foodie Club as part of the Week of Welcome festivities.
The CSULB Foodie Club is all about embracing our passion for food, exploring culinary delights, and building lasting friendships within the community. Whether you’re an experienced food enthusiast or just someone who enjoys the occasional meal adventure, you’re in the right place. Our club offers a platform to connect with fellow food lovers, share recommendations, and even embark on exciting gastronomic journeys both on and off campus.
To kick off the new academic year and celebrate our shared love for food, we’ve organized a series of engaging events and activities throughout the Week of Welcome. From culinary workshops and food tours to interactive cooking sessions and themed potlucks, we’re certain you’ll find something that tickles your taste buds and fosters connections with like-minded individuals.
Geography Student Association
The Geoscience Student Association operates exclusively for the following purposes: To promote ethical leadership and academic achievement, and to cultivate community responsibility in the department of Geography & Geology. To provide social and service opportunities for undergraduate students, allowing them to interact and create connections with the faculty and administration of CSULB and with the members of the community.
South Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, North African Club (SAMEAN Club)
Our mission is to build a community for people of South Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, and North African backgrounds, in order to create a safe space for S.A.M.E.A.N. students and allies by fostering a support system and celebrating our shared culture(s).
Tabletop Game Club
To establish a welcoming environment where people can have fun playing any tabletop games and to provide the resources and skills necessary to those who want to develop tabletop games.
* * *
"The good news is that men can take steps to find relief from the challenges of caregiving within "nonthreatening environments that allow for honesty without the pressure of rejection, ridicule, or criticism'."
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live."
-- Jim Rohn, author and motivational speaker
"We rise by lifting others."
-- Robert Ingersoll
"The simple act of caring is heroic."
-- Edward Albert, actor
"The Ones Who Have Your Back"
[Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 4:04 PM in Mercedes, California
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 12:04 AM in Edinburgh, Scotland]
See the bunker.
Originally:
Pips -- upper left bedroom
Griffin Tull -- lower left bedroom
Coventry Tull -- bunkroom
Michael Tull -- bunkroom
Isobel Tull -- bunkroom
Dylan Tull -- bunkroom
Next:
Bennett -- right bedroom in bed
Jules -- right bedroom in sleeper chair
Last:
Joshua Tull -- lower left bedroom
Three bedrooms have queen-size beds. The fourth is a bunkroom with two pairs of twin bunkbeds. In the family room, the couch is a full-size hide-a-bed while the loveseats are twin hide-a-beds. In the master suite, the loveseat is a twin hide-a-bed and the easy chair is a sleeper chair that can fold all the way flat.
Bennett and Jules are in San José, California, where the earthquake is 7.4 with intensity IX. The shaking lasts for 40 seconds. Even reinforced structures take damage, and unprepared ones collapse in places. Some buildings shift off their foundations. Due to damaged roads and airports, the city is largely cut off from outside aid. The closest surviving city of note is San Francisco, but it has its own problems after a 6.8 earthquake there at 4 PM.
San José 7.4 earthquake with intensity IX. The shaking lasts for 40 seconds.
7.0 - 7.9 about 15 IX - X major - extensive damage, some buildings destroyed
IX. Damage considerable in specially designed structures; well-designed frame structures thrown out of plumb. Damage great in substantial buildings, with partial collapse. Buildings shifted off foundations.
X. Some well-built wooden structures destroyed; most masonry and frame structures destroyed with foundations. Rails bent.
The block set is actually a sophisticated kit with multiple subsets of blocks and other toys that can be used for many different educational or play activities. Even the box converts into a car.
[To be continued ...]
Handbasket (Emin Piccard) -- He has tawny-fair skin, brown eyes, and short brown hair that always looks rumpled no matter how much he combs it. His heritage is primarily American and a little Laotian. He speaks English and Lao. He is 25 years old in 2016.
Emin grew up in Riverside, California where his mother's family works in the Riverside Silk Association. His father runs a historic organization, Riverside's Living History, that preserves the original four saloons and other noteworthy locations. Emin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies with a minor in Geography at the University of California-Long Beach. There he joined the Cycling Club, Foodie Club, Geography Student Association, South Asian Middle Eastern Arab North African Club, and Tabletop Game Club.
Handbasket is the teleporter who helps Pips take Bennett and Jules to safety. After the earthquake, Jules and Bennett are injured. So Pips has them brought into the bunker with Joshua's kids.
Origin: During a college trip to Vang Vieng, Laos, Emin took a ride in a hot air balloon. An accident caused the balloon to collapse. Suddenly he teleported the basket and everyone in it to safety.
Uniform: He favors practical menswear, mostly in shades of black, gray, white, and blue.
Qualities: Good (+2) Asian Studies, Good (+2) Foodie, Good (+2) Geography, Good (+2) Strength, Good (+2) Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Poor (-2) Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Powers: Master (+6) Teleportation
Hecan teleport up to 13 passengers anywhere in the world. It's not the smoothest ride, with a distinctive swooping feel, but it is safe and reliable, landing with only a soft bump. His first mentor described it as "going to hell in a handbasket." She was promptly replaced, but the name stuck, mainly because Emin finds it funny.
Motivation: Safe landing.
Terramagne-Riverside kept some things that local-Riverside lost.
In the 1860s, Louis Prevost launched the California Silk Center Association, a short-lived experiment in sericulture. In the wake of its failure, John W. North purchased some of its land and formed the Southern California Colony Association to promote the area's development.
[---8<---]
There were four saloons in Riverside when it was founded. The license fees were raised until the saloons moved out of Riverside.
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
at the University of California-Long Beach
(120 units)
The Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary degree program that combines the study of Asian culture and identity with a choice of three concentrations: Asia and Business; Asia and Globalization; Chinese or Japanese Studies. Students are encouraged to study abroad in Asia as a means to partially fulfill their language requirement. Information about these study-abroad programs can be obtained at the AAAS office (F03-340) or the Center for International Education (BH201).
Asian Studies students are interested in a wide range of professions in both the Liberal Arts and Sciences that require a cultural knowledge of Asia, trade in the region, and globalization. The core program provides students with the tools to understand the complex cultures of Asia, and the guidance to focus their interest and accomplish their goals. It prepares CSULB graduates for good jobs in international trade and business, non-profit work, international affairs, diplomacy, policy and public relations, and education. Students should select their concentration, foreign language study, and senior research project with their career objectives in mind.
Asian Studies uses an outcomes-based approach to education and incorporates the use of technology in the classroom. The pedagogical focus is on collaborative, project-based learning and communication associated with a twenty-first century skill set. Since both statistics and economics are important for this major, students are advised to take either ECON 101 or STAT 108 as part of their under-division GE requirements. A “C” grade in all required and elective classes in the major is required for continuation of the program.
Asian Studies Courses
Requirements
A minimum of 39 units distributed as follows:
Major Requirements
Because Emin already spoke Lao, he chose to take courses taught in that language instead of courses on how to speak it. T-American colleges commonly offer courses taught in foreign languages, especially for relevant majors, although some of these are "topic" classes with rotating themes.
Foreign Language (12 units)
Take at least three semesters (or the equivalent) of a single Asian language. Language choices are Chinese, Japanese, or an Asian language approved by the AAAS undergraduate advisor (typically Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, or Cambodian). Students are encouraged to take their language courses early in their academic career and plan to study one or more semesters abroad in Asia to meet this requirement. Those with an Asian language competency may test out of this requirement. Visit the Department for further information.
ASAM 290 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies: Composition in Lao
ASAM 290 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies: Creative Writing in Lao
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in Asian American Studies selected for intensive development.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
ASAM 490 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies: Laotian History in Lao
ASAM 490 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies: Laotian Literature in Lao
(3 units)
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in Asian American Studies selected for intensive development.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Lower-Division:
Core courses - 6 units
Take the following course:
• AAAS 100 - Asian Eats (3 units)
Take one of the following (3 units):
• A/ST 190 - Introduction to Eastern Ways of Thinking (3 units)
Upper-Division (Minimum of 21 units: 9 units of core courses and 12 units of upper division electives):
Core courses - 9 units
Take one of the following (3 units):
• ASAM 340 - Asian American Family (3 units)
Take one of the following (3 units):
• A/ST 309 - Asia and Globalization (3 units)
Take the following course:
• AAAS 492 - Senior Research Seminar (3 units)
Concentrations
Take a minimum of 12 units of upper-division electives from one of the following three concentrations:
Asia and Globalization concentration (any four courses below):
• ASAM 335 - Asian and Latino Immigration Since World War II (3 units)
• HIST 440 - The Silk Roads (3 units)
• I/ST 463 - Nationalism and National Identities (3 units)
• SOC 317 - Problems in International Social Conflict (3 units)
Geography Minor
at the University of California-Long Beach
The Minor in Geography is available to any non-Geography major. Requires a minimum of 18 units.
Take one of the following courses:
• GEOG 140 - Introduction to Physical Geography (3 units)
Take one of the following courses:
• GEOG 100 - World Regional Geography (3 units)
Take one of the following courses:
• GEOG 280 - Introduction to Geospatial Techniques (3 units)
Take at least 9 units of upper division courses with at least one course selected from the 400 series.
GEOG 340 - Environmental Geography (3 units)
GEOG 458 - Hazards and Risk Management (3 units)
GEOG 495 - Field Training in Geographic Techniques (1-6 units)
Geography Courses
GEOG 340 - Environmental Geography
(3 units)
Pre-/Corequisite: GEOG/ES P 101 or GEOG 130 or GEOG 140 or ES P 200 or consent of instructor
Examines interrelationships between society and land and water environments. Focus is on critical analysis of contemporary environmental issues in the American West, including both physical and human factors.
Letter grade only (A-F).
GEOG 458 - Hazards and Risk Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: ES P 200 or GEOG 340 recommended.
Broad overview of hazards and disasters, whether natural or technological, emphasizing the physical and social dynamics that interact to produce hazard, the spatial and temporal distributions of various hazards, and policy options for disaster preparation, loss reduction, and community resilience.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: GEOG 558
GEOG 495 - Field Training in Geographic Techniques
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: GEOG 140 and consent of instructor
In this advanced applied geography course students will enhance their knowledge of various geographic and/or geospatial techniques and apply these skills to address geographic and spatial questions through a combination of intense hands-on field work and data analyses. Topics vary by instructor.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3 - 18 hours Activity)
Clubs
Cycling Club
Here at California State University of Long Beach's Cycling Club, our passion for cycling runs deep. Whether it’s training hard in the world of competitive racing or just simply connecting with our local communities as cycling advocates, all our members take pleasure in helping to create a brand new chapter in CSULB Cycling’s history. We are always looking for new, cycling-obsessed members, so don't be shy and come see how we roll. Go Beach!
Foodie Club
We hope this message finds you excited and ready for an amazing start to your journey at California State University, Long Beach! As the new academic year approaches, we want to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you, and we’re thrilled to introduce you to the CSULB Foodie Club as part of the Week of Welcome festivities.
The CSULB Foodie Club is all about embracing our passion for food, exploring culinary delights, and building lasting friendships within the community. Whether you’re an experienced food enthusiast or just someone who enjoys the occasional meal adventure, you’re in the right place. Our club offers a platform to connect with fellow food lovers, share recommendations, and even embark on exciting gastronomic journeys both on and off campus.
To kick off the new academic year and celebrate our shared love for food, we’ve organized a series of engaging events and activities throughout the Week of Welcome. From culinary workshops and food tours to interactive cooking sessions and themed potlucks, we’re certain you’ll find something that tickles your taste buds and fosters connections with like-minded individuals.
Geography Student Association
The Geoscience Student Association operates exclusively for the following purposes: To promote ethical leadership and academic achievement, and to cultivate community responsibility in the department of Geography & Geology. To provide social and service opportunities for undergraduate students, allowing them to interact and create connections with the faculty and administration of CSULB and with the members of the community.
South Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, North African Club (SAMEAN Club)
Our mission is to build a community for people of South Asian, Middle Eastern, Arab, and North African backgrounds, in order to create a safe space for S.A.M.E.A.N. students and allies by fostering a support system and celebrating our shared culture(s).
Tabletop Game Club
To establish a welcoming environment where people can have fun playing any tabletop games and to provide the resources and skills necessary to those who want to develop tabletop games.
* * *
"The good news is that men can take steps to find relief from the challenges of caregiving within "nonthreatening environments that allow for honesty without the pressure of rejection, ridicule, or criticism'."
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live."
-- Jim Rohn, author and motivational speaker
"We rise by lifting others."
-- Robert Ingersoll
"The simple act of caring is heroic."
-- Edward Albert, actor
"The Ones Who Have Your Back"
[Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 4:04 PM in Mercedes, California
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 12:04 AM in Edinburgh, Scotland]
See the bunker.
Originally:
Pips -- upper left bedroom
Griffin Tull -- lower left bedroom
Coventry Tull -- bunkroom
Michael Tull -- bunkroom
Isobel Tull -- bunkroom
Dylan Tull -- bunkroom
Next:
Bennett -- right bedroom in bed
Jules -- right bedroom in sleeper chair
Last:
Joshua Tull -- lower left bedroom
Three bedrooms have queen-size beds. The fourth is a bunkroom with two pairs of twin bunkbeds. In the family room, the couch is a full-size hide-a-bed while the loveseats are twin hide-a-beds. In the master suite, the loveseat is a twin hide-a-bed and the easy chair is a sleeper chair that can fold all the way flat.
Bennett and Jules are in San José, California, where the earthquake is 7.4 with intensity IX. The shaking lasts for 40 seconds. Even reinforced structures take damage, and unprepared ones collapse in places. Some buildings shift off their foundations. Due to damaged roads and airports, the city is largely cut off from outside aid. The closest surviving city of note is San Francisco, but it has its own problems after a 6.8 earthquake there at 4 PM.
San José 7.4 earthquake with intensity IX. The shaking lasts for 40 seconds.
7.0 - 7.9 about 15 IX - X major - extensive damage, some buildings destroyed
IX. Damage considerable in specially designed structures; well-designed frame structures thrown out of plumb. Damage great in substantial buildings, with partial collapse. Buildings shifted off foundations.
X. Some well-built wooden structures destroyed; most masonry and frame structures destroyed with foundations. Rails bent.
The block set is actually a sophisticated kit with multiple subsets of blocks and other toys that can be used for many different educational or play activities. Even the box converts into a car.
[To be continued ...]