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The Feast of the Barbarians
Man is benevolent enough to have created a system that protects him from himself. He has become civilised and socialised; he has pursued a democratic ideal focusing on the development of justice and equality. He has even built a series of ramparts to shield him from his pragmatic and unreasonable nature. But that is no longer enough. He is now nearing a new shore, an intermediary age that implies a profound reappraisal. It has become urgent to make the crossing.
On one shore, he leaves an accomplished masterpiece: geographical and human conquests, his journey to the Moon and his vision of the Earth, the understanding of the microscopic and the macroscopic, technological innovations that have mastered space and time. Progress has made glorious strides, while artistic genius has created magnificent works. But with humanity traversing such a troubled period, it is still hard to make out the other shore. If we are indulgent with Man, we would say that he is anxious about doing things well, caught up in a sense of guilt: he thinks about the dark side of his inventions, about the fear of not being able to renew himself, about the ethics that poses limits on the kind of research that can be carried out in the future, about the demographic threat to the planet, and about the consequences of modernist desire that casts a shadow over his very survival. If we are more realistic, we would say that, for the first time, Man – due to cowardice, egoism and fear – no longer dares to advance. Man, who has had everything his own way, finds himself in an embarrassing situation. Now, after the age of splendour and the age of decadence comes the time of the Barbarians…
The Barbarians arrive … when democracies least expect it, when Man is least able to defend himself. Installed in a comfortable society, waiting patiently for the arrival of the happiness that he has been promised, thinking that his rights and words will be respected and heard, he is caught in the trap of individual pleasures. A pernicious lethargy ensues. Man has retreated into debate, he is too afraid of action. Once having demonstrated so much in the way of genius, he now finds himself at an impasse. Rather than reinventing a life that preserves his dignity, he allows his languages to die. He witnesses the effacement of his memories. He forgets the meaning of his acts. He feels his courage waning. He accepts lies. He incites catharsis by the crazed purchasing of the useless. He sentimentalises everything, rendering the whole world infantile. He denies the real. He creates virtual spaces in order to flee his responsibilities. Man has become tired, he no longer knows what's holding him up, but he's never been so afraid of ageing, of being ill and unhappy. As if he were eternal! When the world starts to fragment around him, when the economy becomes a dangerous game and the environment a question of survival, he withdraws into himself. He focuses on his desire for immortality, on his hedonistic dream and his egotistical conquests. He has experienced the war for resources, the cost of modernity, galloping demographics. But he doesn't want to see. Too late. The situation's too good not to exploit.
It is from the flaws of their contemporaries, subject to the comforts of Western society, that the Barbarians are able to profit. These last exploit the democratic precept that we live in the best of all possible worlds, an idea supplemented by the illusion that this situation will last forever, with the danger of complacency that implies. The least easily duped of all, the Barbarians introduce a moral and intellectual savagery into our so proudly civilised societies. The savage state that they insidiously distil is not one of cruelty, crime and rape, but one of ideological combat. Free of all complexes, willing to go all the way, the Barbarians are those who push the limits, ushering in excess and chaos. They are not lacking in genius. They use all means necessary, ready to overturn established codes, free themselves from social rules, overthrow lifestyles, transcend the human race. They elaborate the premises of a society with no frontiers, no singularity. A transgender society. The word "taboo" will lose all meaning. Birth and death will be controlled artificially. Bodies will be monetised. Life will be reduced to a digital function. The Barbarians ignore the past and ridicule ethics. They transgress laws because they have nothing to lose. They are willing to use any weapon: exaggeration, moral oppression, culpabilisation, speed, bad faith, superiority complex, certainty and nerve. Their savagery shakes up everything in their way. Mentalities change, spirits are lost, the whirlwind that they create becomes uncontrollable. It is a real process of mind-washing. They arrive by all possible roads, attack all minds starting with the weakest, hampering even the most intellectual thought, enter politics and change laws. Sometimes they don't use force, contenting themselves instead with pushing open doors that are already ajar, doors that blissful Men watch opening. They exploit their weaknesses and doubts. They exploit wait-and-see tactics. Then they move, taking society by surprise. They find immediate solutions to questions while Men, caught in the trap of their global thought, are still discussing collective responses. When Men lack confidence, seeing such conviction reassures them. These sworn opponents of an archaic humanity could very well elaborate a transhumanist project, in which chance, imperfection and error would become a thing of the past. They are preparing the next stage, that of Man's obsolescence.
However, Men have not yet reached the other shore: the human species is at issue. Are they still able to choose? Whatever the case may be, history will never be the same. They are still, and probably for the last time, masters of their own fate. But time is short. Either they will adapt to the new issues, or the Barbarian putsch will install a new kind of civilisation. We still don't know what it will look like, but the hold-up may happen sooner than we think. Man has mixed up progress and modernism. The first led him here, the second will usher in, regardless of his desires, a new history. Perhaps the Barbarians mark an obligatory change, a transition. All movements can contain positive ideas. What if they incarnated a shameful desire? If Man is now seeking to move beyond his human nature, perhaps it is because, in the end, he finds in insupportable.
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text: Stress Management Management Techniques Time Management Print How To Find Time For Yourself Want More Life Satisfaction? Find Time For What You Truly Want To Do By Elizabeth Scott, MS Updated September 19, 2016 It's important to find time alone for self care. Here's how. Westend61/Westend61/Getty Images More in Stress Management Management Techniques Time Management Physical Techniques Relaxation Effects on Health Situational Stress Job Stress Household Stress Relationship Stress How many times have you thought about something you'd like to do and, before you even fully examine the idea of adding such an activity to your life, reminded yourself that you don't have time for it? Many of us spend so much time doing what we feel we must do, that we don't have enough time for what we would love to do. The feeling of not having enough freedom to pursue quality time with our families, revitalizing solitary activities, or other things that would nurture us can leave us feeling stressed and unhappy. If you would like to increase your level of happiness and life satisfaction this year, one of the best changes you can make is to find more time in your schedule for a life that reflects what you'd really like to be doing. These steps can help. De-clutter Your Schedule Take a hard look at how you spend your days, and see what can be cut. Are you watching several hours of t.v. per day? Could you be more efficient at work? Are there things in your schedule that could be dropped without serious ramifications? Carving out a little time here and there can add up to a greater feeling of personal freedom to do what you'd really enjoy. There are probably some things in your schedule that can be taken out without serious consequences, and perhaps others that you won't even miss.Read More About Streamlining Your Schedule Learn to Delegate Are there responsibilities that you have at home or at work that could be delegated to assistants, family members, or others? Re-assigning cleaning responsibilities to children, for example, can free up time normally spend on housework and foster a sense of responsibility in your kids at the same time. Even hiring help, when it makes sense, can be a good idea. It's not always easy to delegate, but when you figure out what can be "outsourced" and to whom, it is a great way to free up time, and can be helpful for your helpers as well. (Getting the rest of the family involved with busy-mom responsibilities can teach independence, increase their feelings of self-efficacy, and bring the family closer together.)Learn How To Delegate Learn to say "no" Before you take on any new responsibilities, carefully think about how these activities would impact your life, both in a positive way and negatively. Think also about your motivations for possibly saying "yes": do you just want to avoid feeling like you're letting someone else down? Do you tend to convince yourself that you have limitless time in your schedule, and find yourself with time for everyone else but you? It sometimes feels selfish to say no to things that others would like us to do, and often people don't make it easy, but if you're stretching yourself so thin that you can't say yes to your own peace of mind, you're stretching yourself too thin to be as helpful to others as you can. Saying no to some things allows you to say yes to what really matters.Learn How To Say No Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Struggling with stress? Our guide offers expert advice on how to better manage stress levels. Get it FREE when you sign up for our newsletter. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Continue Reading


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"We all agree we're not going to let the rate go up," Mr. McConnell said.
The vote was the Senate Republicans' 21st successful
But the student loan filibuster may be the highest-profile stalemate yet, because unlike those earlier bills, this one is not likely to be abandoned. Mr. Obama has elevated the issue by hammering Republicans on it for weeks. American students took out twice the value of student loans in 2011, about $112 billion, as they did a decade before, after adjusting for inflation. Over all, Americans now owe about $1 trillion in student loans. In 2010, such debt surpassed credit card debt for the first time.
The bill in limbo addresses only part of that burden. Graduate students with Stafford loans pay a higher rate, as do students with unsubsidized Stafford loans. Most undergraduates take out both unsubsidized and subsidized loans.
Republicans say they want to extend Democratic legislation passed in 2007 that temporarily reduced interest rates for low- and middle-income undergraduates who receive subsidized Stafford loans to 3.4 percent from 6.8 percent. But the Republicans would not accept the Senate Democrats' proposal to pay for a one-year extension by changing a law that allows some wealthy taxpayers to avoid paying
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Before the vote, Senate Democrats arrayed college students to plead for a yes vote, including Clarise McCants, 21, a junior at Howard University in Washington who said she pulled herself out of a troubled neighborhood in North Philadelphia and relies on $13,500 in Stafford loans for her tuition.
"I know I'm not the only one with dreams," she said. "I'm here to ask Congress, 'Don't double my rate.' "
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But the Democratic line of attack has been complicated by the House's actions. Shrugging off a veto threat, the House passed an extension of the subsidized rate last month, paid for with the preventive health care fund. Thirteen Democrats voted for the bill, making up for the 30 Republicans who voted no because they opposed federal subsidies for an interest rate that they believed should be set by market forces. Those Democratic defections put the House bill over the top and fortified Republican arguments that the Senate Democrats were now to blame for the stalemate.
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We are thrilled to post the final piece of work by Ethne Papenfus. Ehtne has been working on our Online Art Course Coloured Pencils. Ethne has written the following and we wish her the very best of luck with her future coloured pencil work.
"The reference photo for the drawing below was taken in the Chobe National Park in Botswana. I worked closely to the photo, but softened the distracting floating tree branch near the far bank. Also the bare and very dominant tree trunks in the forefront of the trees.
With that I come to the end of my online art course coloured pencils and enjoyed it immensely. I have taken a long time to complete it, and appreciate the extension of time given by The London Art College. I came to the course with no earlier art background, so it has been a learning curve all the way. That I have been able to sell a few works as I've continued with the course has been reassuring in itself. Not about to retire on the proceeds, but pleasing to see that someone else thought a piece of my work worth buying. Need to add that I only work from my own photos, so am in no danger of infringing on any copyright. On the whole, however, I don't easily part with my paintings. Having spent so much time on them I tend to keep most of them!
The only thing left to be said is a heartfelt Thank You, to the London Art College. Also to the tutors who have given such encouraging comments on the way. I look forward to continuing with this exciting medium."
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Heading into the final days of the 112th annual Santa Claus Fund, the Star is $66,823 away from achieving its $1.7 million goal.
All proceeds go directly toward the cost of the gifts for 45,000 underprivileged children age newborn to 12 across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Ajax and Pickering. The presents are delivered by teams of volunteers.
"Our charity is considered one of a kind in this day and age, in that 100 per cent of donor dollars are directed toward the gift boxes, as the Star continues to pay for all administrative costs," said Barbara Mrozek, the Star's director of charities and philanthropy.
Recipients receive a gift box with a warm shirt (toddlers get a fleece-lined tracksuit while newborn infants get a five-piece set that includes onesies), a warm hat, warm gloves or mittens, socks, a toy, a book, cookies and dental hygiene items (age 4 and up) inside.
It's the only present many of the kids will receive this holiday season, which is why the gift boxes aim to cover the basics and then some.
While volunteers do Santa's work in delivering the gift boxes, donors are what keep the Star's Santa Fund workshop going.
John Killeen, co-founder of Superior Sprinkler, a fire-protection equipment supplier, said he feels "privileged" that his company donates to the Santa Claus Fund, a decade-long tradition.
"The biggest thing about the charity isn't the charity, it isn't the gifts and everything, it's the legacy of those kinds of events in a child's life," he said.
"The Star Fund (gives) them a sense of normalcy for a few years, and they turn out to be good people, and they impact your life somewhere down the road. You never know."
Killeen's company donated $5,000 this year. Another considerable donation comes from Ross Petty Productions, which is contributing $10,000 as proud supporters for about two decades.
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This is going to be one of the best UFC fights ever. It's time for UFC 124 entitled St. Pierre versus Koscheck. This is a championship fight for the Welterweight division. It would be held live the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Canadans are so proud to cheer their very own Georges St. Pierre who happens to be the title holder. He has been bee defending it for several times already and now he will face another tough challenger. Having the your own fighter fighting in your own land would truly encourage you to cheer for him live. That's the very reason why days before the event, tickets are already sold out. For those who were not able to secure one, don't worry that much because it would be surely be shown in several local sports channels. You could also resort to various sports sites wherein UFC 124 live stream are being offered.
St. Pierre will face Josh Koscheck. He is not an ordinary UFC fighter as he has displayed awesome martial arts skills in his previous fights. In in martial arts career, he was able to win 15 times are most of it are by way of decision. It is an indication that he can sustain the entire duration of the fight. This stamina to stand longer hours standing in the fight can be his ticket to grab the title. It has been a challenger's dream to knock the champ out and this goal will be Koscheck's inspiration to win. Even though majority of the crowd will not cheer for him, it's not a hindrance after all. It may affect the fight in some way but it won't affect the skills that you already possess.
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How To Get Tanned Without Spending A Lot Of Money
India is a country which is obsessed with fairness, where people think that looking better means you have to look fairer and where the desire for white skin is deeply rooted in its very culture, and presents itself in Bollywood, advertisements, the Internet, family advice and preferences, etc. Not only India, people through out the world runs after fairness and being fair.
But even in this fairness frenzy world, there are people who love to warm up their complexion, want to get tanned.
So today we'll discuss on how to get tanned without spending a lot of money.
The SPF method:-
Be in and out of water:-
If you are holidaying in some beach areas, and want to get tanned before coming back, then the sea water can help you a lot. Be in and out of the water. You'll get a tan way faster and more even than just laying out in the sun. But again, don't forget a waterproof sunscreen lotion.
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There are natural tan enhancers which you can use before going out into the sun and wash off with soap and water afterwards. Green tea extract and oils like olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil and hazelnut oil are great tan enhancers. But don't allow the sun to radiate your skin and fry you. Apply sunscreen underneath and go for a few sessions instead of getting burned in a single session.
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Tanning oils, as you can understand by the name, it speeds up the appearance of a tan. But how it is better from the normal oil enhancers? You get SPF protection from most of the tanning oils. They usually come with SPF 15-20. You can get tanning oils even at 5$.
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- Rotate your body around so that you get an even tan. Remember how you twist and turn the chicken pieces in the grill/tandoor 😛
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If you have time to do loads of cardio it can be very beneficial to the cardiovascular system. But, like most moms, you are probably looking for the quickest, highest calorie burning workout! I see so many moms signing up for half marathons, killing themselves with an hour on the elliptical or walking with the stroller. And I read your messages about cardio vs. toning. So let's clear up a few things!
Again, if you have the time, do some extra cardio. But the most important component of your exercise routine is TONING. And the best way to get in your toning while increasing the cardiovascular system (so you don't always huff n' puff up the stairs) is through interval training. So if you do the MIF workouts on days 1,3 and 5 you are well on your way. Add in some cardio on day 2 or 4 and you are golden!
Training for a half marathon can give you some immediate weight loss results. But after the 3rd or 4th week you probably won't see a huge difference in your weight, only your cardiovascular endurance. So for immediate results cardio can be beneficial, but if you want immediate and long term results, only toning can do that.
The ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) came out with a study proving short intense bouts of exercise are more beneficial than long duration exercise. But a lot of society is stuck in the 90's believing that more and more cardio is the only key to weight loss.
In Download #3 of the Workout Download Series I introduce a 10 exercise - 10 minute intense workout much like my Boot Camp DVDs. But you have the option of adding in short core and cardio exercises between each 1 minute exercise. I know the Holiday Season is busy especially for you moms! So use a workout that fits your schedule. With Download #3 you can add in an inverted V for your core and some hi knees for your cardio in between all the toning exercises. The idea is to make the workout fit your schedule!
Through these next 2 months I want you to dedicate yourself to an interval workout on Days 1, 3 and 5. And heck, if you have some time to spare add in that extra cardio on day 2 or 4 to get rid of the 2nd piece of pie you ate on Thanksgiving. But like I said, it's toning and intervals that are going to make the difference in your body so please prioritize toning!
Check out the MIF Holiday Health tips for weight loss and weight maintenance!
The moral of the story...do toning 3x a week through the Holiday season so you are not battling the bulge come January!


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Minnesota Pop Ultimate's Statement on the Upcoming Vikings Half-Time Game
August 29, 2017
Earlier this year, the AUDL franchise Minnesota Wind Chill competed against college men's players at a Minnesota United FC (MLS) game. This week on Thursday, the Minnesota Wind Chill will play against the Madison Radicals during a sold-out Minnesota Vikings NFL preseason game at US Bank Stadium, in front of over 66,000 people.
This halftime game is another showcase of men's ultimate during a major professional sports event. Here is a letter by Wisconsin's women's team Bella Donna addressing the men's ultimate halftime show at a Green Bay Packers game last NFL season.
As women who play on Pop, a Minneapolis club team, we are disappointed. We are disappointed because of the series of missed opportunities that would grow ultimate thoughtfully and with gender equity in mind. We are disappointed because men tell us that a rising tide will lift all boats, but there's a difference between a luxury yacht and a raft. We are disappointed because people insist on growing ultimate, while leaving many of us behind.
We understand hard work went into making this event happen. We know what it is like to pour your time, money, and energy into something not because you're going to make money, but simply because you want to do it. We understand what invisible and disproportionate labor looks like. [1] We understand what it feels like to work behind the scenes, where there is no glory, praise, or appreciation. Where after you put in all that work, it seems like you only hear criticism. After all, we are here fighting for gender equity.
In the last couple months, members of Pop have met with members of Wind Chill to discuss gender equity and brainstorm concrete actions that both teams can take to work together. So while we are disappointed in the decision to participate in this showcase game, we hope that we can continue to have these conversations and use moments like these to learn and grow. We also ask members of Wind Chill and Radicals to have conversations with each other, discuss what gender equity looks like, the implications of this showcase game, and what men might need to sacrifice in the fight for gender equity. Because learning and acknowledging is the first step, but taking action and making sacrifices is another.
To the men who will undoubtedly criticize us for "complaining" and will tell us to, "go make your own halftime show happen," this letter is not directed at you, as there is very little we can share with you until you are ready to engage in active listening. Instead, we ask male allies in our community to address those comments.
As female athletes we are relegated to a position where fewer opportunities are available to us. Because of our gender we are in a position deemed inferior to men, subordinate to men, and supplementary to men. We are automatically seen as less than to the same men we call our partners, fathers, brothers, and friends.
As this community continues to push for the growth of ultimate and render this sport more visible, do not forget those of us who are foundational to the community and are actively part of making it grow.
Minneapolis Pop
[1] 17 Pop players coach college, high school, middle school or youth club. 6 Pop players are high school or college players who are organizers on their respective teams and volunteer at Minnesota Ultimate events such as the High School State Championship Tournament or the US Open. 5 Pop players do not currently coach, though they volunteer for clinics and tournaments. Many Pop players coach more than one team and/or volunteer for clinics, tournaments, and organize in addition to coaching.


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Pieced together draft compilation of the piano improvisations I've been playing on the main Anuwera melody throughout the year. Might try to orchestrate this into something more later. Here's a half-serious tropical island version though: Anuwerales Island
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How we made waves this legislative session and what our next steps are
Advocate Torii Bottomley speaks with another advocate at the "Massachusetts: Face Workplace Bullying" display at the State House.
Legislation usually takes multiple sessions to pass. As the 2015-16 legislative session closes, let's take some time to reflect on how we progressed the anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill this session:
- Third Reading. The bill made it to a Third Reading in the House – a major accomplishment given the thousands of bills introduced each session. The Third Reading is a major milestone in the process. Once the bill reaches a favorable vote in the House Third Reading in future sessions, we have a great shot at getting the bill passed.
- Legislative sponsors. We gained a record 58 sponsors this session, up from 39 in the previous session and 13 in the prior session thanks to your calls, emails, and visits to legislators.
- Advocacy. The State House debut of Torii Bottomley's "Massachusetts: Face Workplace Bullying" jumpstarted a flurry of activity. Advocates protested in Ashburton Place, Harvard Square, and Davis Square. They also flyered several commuter lots, including at Worcester's Union Station, the second display of "Massachusetts: Face Workplace Bullying."
- Supporters. We're up to 20 official organizational supporters, including the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the National Association of Government Employees, whose lobbyists push the bill in the State House.
- Media. While "workplace bullying" gets more and more attention in such outlets as Alternet and Fast Company, WGBH reporter Craig LeMoult covered the Massachusetts Healthy Workplace Bill and the "Massachusetts: Face Workplace Bullying" display this spring.
- Opposition. "The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) — a powerful corporate lobbying presence — and a small group of ultra-conservative state legislators opposed the HWB. You know you're making progress when the opposition comes out of hiding," said professor and bill author David Yamada last session. An AIM executive weighed in on the bill in WGBH's piece this session.
What's next?
So how do we make the next session better than this one to get this bill passed?
- Share suicide stories. School bullying didn't become legislated in Massachusetts until tragedy struck. If you're aware of a suicide due to workplace bullying in Massachusetts, email us at firstname.lastname@example.com. We'll check in with families of targets, and with their approval, let legislators know their stories and how urgent the need is for legislation.
- Get a group of people to visit the State House to speak with legislators. Get your co-workers or former colleagues to visit legislators to ask them to support the Healthy Workplace Bill.
- Make advocacy happen. Have an idea for advocacy? A skill? An audience? An event? A contact? Rather than question why we haven't done an idea, realize your own power. Make it happen. We're all volunteers using the skills we have to further the cause and make change. We need your skills and time to further change. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com with how you can help.
"So many social movements leading to legal reforms — the civil rights movement, the women's movement, the LGBT movement, to name a few — have been fueled by people who have experienced injustice and abuse," said Yamada. If you're ready, speak out about your workplace bullying experience to heal and help prevent others from experiencing workplace bullying if enough people stand up and legislators pass the bill. If enough of us say ENOUGH, we'll make history and move the needle on workplace cultures just like sexual harassment law did.
Advocates protest in Harvard Square with targets, scars, and bruises on them.
Why 80 days is so important to holding workplace bullies accountable
Our voices are getting louder and stronger, and it's more important now than ever to keep the momentum going with only 80 days left in the two-year legislative session.
Anti-workplace bullying advocates aren't stopping.
Anti-workplace bullying Healthy Workplace Bill author David Yamada points to three reasons for building our momentum:
- We've put a label on it. We're using the same language – "workplace bullying" – to describe the abuse at work.
- There's more media coverage. Reporters cover more stories, and targets make more comments, validating others and creating a ripple effect for more targets to feel safe speaking out.
- The Healthy Workplace Bill campaign has brought attention to workplace bullying. The opportunity for targets to speak with their legislators brings even more focus on workplace bullying and its harm to targets and businesses.
Where we're going
It's taken only ten years to go from almost zero discussion of workplace bullying to where we are today. We have a lot to celebrate. But we're not stopping. With 80 days remaining in the legislative session, we're focusing on two main courses of action:
- Urging Speaker of the House DeLeo and Chairman of the Third Reading Committee Speliotis to make a priority of bringing the Healthy Workplace Bill to a floor vote. Face-to-face meetings work best. But you can also call them or touch base with your own state rep to urge him or her to contact Speaker DeLeo (617-722-2500, firstname.lastname@example.com) and Chairman Speliotis (617-722-2410, firstname.lastname@example.com). You can also urge others to do the same by flyering commuter rail lots and other locations.
- Continuing to bring the term "workplace bullying" to the public's attention. We're increasing our number of bloggers to strengthen our social media voice and holding a protest/performance art display in Harvard Square later this month. We'd love to have you there in this live art display where viewers can symbolically tape the mouths of advocates and chain their hands. You'll feel validated by meeting other advocates and hearing about their experiences.
While we need your help, remember that you can help in any way you see fit (or in any of the ways we've listed on your website). You can choose to not go public with your story or otherwise attach your name to the cause but anonymously post comments on online articles. You might also decide that you're not ready to help at all, and that's perfectly ok.
But if you're ready and able, we need all hands on deck in the next 80 days to pass this bill in Massachusetts. Not a single person trying to pass this bill is getting paid for their efforts, meaning that each and every advocate is working out of their sense of personal responsibility for passing the bill. We're taking initiative to bring our strengths to a greater cause in this newer, growing public topic. Email us with what skills you can bring to the table.
Let's make 2016 a year for the history books. We're in a position to be the first state in the nation to have workplace bullying protections for ALL employees – not just public ones. Let's make it happen.
The quest to enact Healthy Workplace legislation, Part II: From individual targets to advocates for change
In our efforts to advance the Healthy Workplace Bill (HWB) in the recently concluded Massachusetts legislative session, we started getting feedback from folks inside the State House at levels of frequency and intensity that we hadn't heard before: Your advocates are making a difference.
In other words, when our outreach coordinator asked HWB supporters to contact legislators at different points in the process, those supporters responded by getting on the phone, sending e-mails, and scheduling visits. While we fell short of the success we had hoped for, at critical points the HWB made it to next procedural steps and overcame opposition because of the voices of our grassroots advocates.
This is a critically important development, and permit me to explain why.
Many advocates for the Healthy Workplace Bill have experienced workplace bullying. In other words, they have been targets, and they know firsthand what this form of interpersonal abuse can…
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The quest to enact Healthy Workplace legislation, Part I: Subtle progress in Massachusetts
The 2013-14 Massachusetts state legislative session ended last week, and the anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill (HWB) made it to "second reading," meaning it was approved through various committees and was poised to be brought up to the House of Representatives for a full floor vote. As the session approached its end, the HWB was still under discussion among House leaders, no small achievement given the thousands of bills introduced each session.
Those of us who support the HWB were hoping for more from this session, perhaps even making it all the way through to the Governor's desk. Nevertheless, we are well primed for the next legislative session, and here's why:
1. Legislative sponsors — The HWB has attracted increasing support in the MA state legislature. We went from one legislative sponsor in the 2009-10 session, to 13 in the 2011-12 session, to 39 in the just-concluded 2013-14 session. Our lead…
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UMass Amherst launches campus-wide workplace anti-bullying initiative
Yesterday the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the flagship entity of a major public university system, publicly launched a workplace anti-bullying initiative with a campus symposium that attracted over 500 UMass employees. This remarkable turnout, which included staff, faculty, and administrators, was over triple the number of RSVPs for the event.
This very successful kickoff was the result of some three years of dedicated, steadfast, often very challenging work by a cross-campus Committee on Workplace Climate and Bullying and the strong support of a new Chancellor, Kumble Subbaswamy, who offered welcoming remarks at the symposium.
I had the privilege of presenting the keynote address, and one of the lasting memories I'll have is that of standing at the podium and seeing the large auditorium fill with people, with some having to stand even after dozens of extra chairs were brought in to accommodate the overflow.
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Read the history of the Healthy Workplace Bill in Massachusetts from Professor David Yamada and how we've gained momentum in each legislative session.
In the new 2013-14 session of the Massachusetts legislature, the Healthy Workplace Bill (currently House Docket No. 517; awaiting assignment of a bill number) is roaring out of the blocks, with two lead sponsors and 37 co-sponsors signed on as supporters.
The Healthy Workplace Bill is legislation I authored that provides a legal claim for targets of severe workplace bullying and creates liability-reducing incentives for employers to act preventively and responsively toward bullying at work.
Here's the list of sponsors, courtesy of Deb Falzoi (Massachusetts Healthy Workplace Advocates) and House staff. The lead sponsors are Representative Ellen Story and Senator Katherine Clark, followed by co-sponsors in alphabetical order:
Representative Ellen Story (lead sponsor, D-Amherst)
Senator Katherine Clark (lead sponsor, D-Melrose)
Rep. Denise Andrews (D-Orange)
Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow)
Rep. Ruth Balser (D-Newton)
Rep. Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose)
Rep. Christine Canavan (D-Brockton)
Rep. Gailanne Cariddi (D-North Adams)
Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz…
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Bill Author and Co-Coordinator David Yamada Gives MORE Insight about Workplace Bullying
Bill author and co-coordinator David Yamada gives more insight about workplace bullying. Learn about what the opposition says about the Healthy Workplace Bill, and then e-mail a link to this video to your legislators so they can learn why points made in letters to them from opposers aren't accurate.


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123 – One (live with ESO)
123′ün 19 Mayıs'da Eskişehir Senfoni Orkestrası ile gerçekleştirilen konser'den hazırlanan klip…
Video from 19th May, 123 with Eskisehir Symphonic Orchestra, live performance.
123 and eskisehir symphony orchestra
conducted by ender sakpinar
19 may 2010
music:123, lyrics: berke can ozcan
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burak irmak, feryin kaya, dilara sakpinar, berke can ozcan
caglayan yildiz, tunc cakir
animations: pelin kirca
live sound: oben fistikoglu
recorded by can aykal
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- Melania Trump denied a report that she never wanted to be first lady.
- She has largely avoided the spotlight since her husband's election.
Melania Trump pushed back against a report that she never wanted to be first lady.
Vanity Fair published a lengthy story on Sunday examining Trump's relatively low-key tenure as first lady. The piece describes Trump's apprehension to being first lady, her skeletal East Wing staff, and relatively opaque relationship with President Donald Trump.
"This isn't something she wanted and it isn't something he ever thought he'd win," a longtime Trump friend told the magazine. "She didn't want this come hell or high water. I don't think she thought it was going to happen."
In a statement on Monday, the first lady's office pushed back on the piece.
"Once again part of the liberal media, this time Vanity Fair, has written a story riddled with unnamed sources and false assertions," a spokesperson said in a statement. "As a magazine tailored to women it is shameful that they continue to write salacious and false stories mean to demean Mrs. Trump, rather than focus on her positive work as First Lady and a supportive wife and mother. As has been stated on the record many times before, she is honored by her role."
Trump has largely avoided the spotlight since the inauguration.
The first lady avoided appointing a chief of staff for months after Trump's election, and didn't move into the White House until five months into the presidency, leaving staffers in the East Wing of President Barack Obama's White House little to do during the presidential transition.
The first lady has taken up fighting cyberbullying as her project, an irony that wasn't lost on Vanity Fair or other presidential observers, given the president's pugilistic instincts.


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A first-rate adventure film about two teenage Arkansas boys – Ellis, who lives on a houseboat with his warring parents, and Neckbone, who is being raised carelessly in a trailer by his scapegrace uncle. They escape at dawn, hit the river, and discover a fugitive, Mud (Matthew McConaughey), living on an island in the Mississippi. Mud has long been in love with a white-trash goddess, Juniper (Reese Witherspoon), and the two cast-adrift boys, stirred by his situation and by their own need to know that love can last, struggle to get them back together… The writer and director, Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter), brings to the film [something a lot like Mark] Twain's understanding of a boy's best qualities – a love of adventure, instinctive loyalty, and generous chivalry.
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Cookie Cutter Texture Set - MINI WEDDING
Create beautifully decorated cookies with this Mini Wedding Cookie Cutter Texture Set.
Each set contains 2 cookie cutters with 3 texture - embossing sheets.
So easy to use with stunning effects simply:
- Bake your cookie and allow to cool completely.
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- Roll our your sugarpaste/fondant to about 3mm thick.
- Place texture mat on your work surface with the side you want to use facing up.
- Place rolled out fondant over the top and roll over once with a rolling pin.
- Turn over and remove mat
- Cut out the embossed fondant with the cookie cutter and secure on to your cookie using a little edible glue, buttercream or piping gel.
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Southbank Skatepark/
Spend an afternoon at this iconic London skate spot.
The skatepark at Southbank has been viewed as the birthplace of British skateboarding since 1976 and is an attraction for graffiti artists, skateboarders, inline skaters and BMXers from all over the city. The concrete undercroft provides the perfect environment for skating as it is sheltered from the ubiquitous British rain, has conveniently flat smooth surfaces and a wealth of interesting architectural features (think banks, ledges and sets of stairs). And with graffiti on every inch of the park it's a mesmerising slice of colour by the Thames.
On any given day you'll find a number of tourists and passers by watching skaters shred the park. The skaters tend to be pretty experienced making this a really good place to see some complex tricks.
The undercroft was threatened by redevelopment plans back in 2014 but after skaters and members of the community formed the Long Live Southbank campaign and a 30,000 strong petition was delivered to the Council, the park was saved.
Half a mile from Waterloo station, bring your camera or your board and enjoy this iconic London skate spot.


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I recently took part in a discussion about Christmas books where some readers thought they shouldn't be read before December as it isn't Christmas season. I don't agree – I don't avoid settings in a country because I haven't visited them, books with murders because I'm not a murderer or books with male protagonists because I'm not a man so why would I avoid reading books about Christmas simply because it isn't the season? As Maxine Morrey's latest novel is The Christmas Project, I invited Maxine onto Linda's Book Bag to tell me her opinions of reading out of season and you can see what she thinks below.
The Christmas Project was published on 14th November 2016 and is available for purchase in e-book here.
The Christmas Project
Christmas in the city has never been more magical!
Professional organiser Kate Stone has never – NEVER – been tempted to hit a client over the head with a snow shovel, but Michael O'Farrell is the most obnoxious – and heart-stoppingly gorgeous – man she has ever met. If he weren't her best friend's brother, she would not have waited on his doorstep in the freezing cold for five minutes, let alone an hour.
Kate knows, however, that her job isn't just about tidying up, sometimes she needs to be part therapist too, and Michael clearly needs her help to declutter his heart as well as his home.
But with the festive season just around the corner there isn't much time to get Michael's house ready for the O'Farrell family celebrations, but everyone knows that at Christmas anything can happen…
Out of Season
A Guest Post by Maxine Morrey
Like it or not, Christmas is coming, and with it a whole host of books that feature the festive season. Christmas in publishing tends to start making itself known around September and this seems to cause a mix of reactions; on one side of the fence there are those who literally cannot wait to dive into the literary equivalent of the biggest tub of Cadbury's Roses you ever did see, and on the other are the readers who can't even entertain the idea of reading a 'Christmas' book outside a certain time period, say – the month of December.
Both of these views are, of course, absolutely valid. Reading is a pursuit that is supposed to bring joy and relaxation and there are no rules. It's totally up to you – that's the great thing about it. But, as both my books with Carina/HQ have been set around Christmas, I've been asked to put forward the case for reading festive fiction at any time.
When it comes to it, the main reason we read a book is for the story. We want to be pulled in and connect with the characters, feel what they're feeling, and see – in our mind's eye – what they're seeing, even if it is a fully bedecked Christmas tree whilst we're sat in the garden on a warm summer's eve.
What's good to remember is that, for many books that fall into this category, Christmas itself might literally only be a few pages so it's not like you're always being hit over the head with roast turkey and all the trimmings. It's just a backdrop. A wintery backdrop, I grant you. But it's the people in front of that backdrop that we get wrapped up in – pun fully intended – not the decoration.
Having said that, there are some books that are full on glitter cannons of Christmassy goodness and if you are someone who's currently reluctant to step into the festive world before the first of December, these could at first glance, seem a little overwhelming when you're just making your first tentative steps into this new and exciting reading way of life. And if that's the case, do not worry! Just build up to these and surround yourself with their loveliness once you've got the tree up and are closer to full Christmas immersion. Alternatively, you could do the equivalent of cannonballing into a freezing cold swimming pool and just launch yourself in with one of these from the start!
The fact is, we don't tend to avoid 'summer' books in the winter, or books set in a country other than the one we're reading it in, and we still enjoy them. It's also a fact that there are a whole bunch of wonderful 'Christmas' books published every year and it's pretty much impossible to devour as many as one would like to if the reading period is a relatively short one, not to mention that it's a period that often has plenty of other time demands upon it.
So this year, be brave and dive in early! You won't regret it!
About Maxine Morrey
Maxine has wanted to be a writer for as long as she can remember and wrote her first (very short) book for school when she was ten. Coming in first, she won a handful of book tokens – perfect for a bookworm!
As years went by, she continued to write, but 'normal' work often got in the way. She has written articles on a variety of subjects, as well as a book on Brighton for a Local History publisher. However, novels are what she loves writing the most. After self publishing her first novel when a contract fell through, thanks to the recession, she continued to look for opportunities.
In August 2015, she won Harper Collins/Carina UK's 'Write Christmas' competition with her romantic comedy, Winter's Fairytale.
Maxine lives on the south coast of England, and when not wrangling with words, can be found tackling her To Be Read pile, sewing, listening to podcasts, and walking.
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Dad who threatened to kill officers held for 'safety concerns'
A FATHER of one convicted of threatening to kill two gardai has been remanded in custody because of "serious concerns" for the safety of the gardai.
Jamie Casey (29), of Balloonagh Estate, Tralee, Co Kerry, was convicted by a 10-2 majority of making death threats to two members of the gardai at Tralee garda station on August 18, 2010 and again at Tralee courthouse on October 13 that year.
Yesterday, following over two hours of deliberations, a jury of eight women and four men found him not guilty of threatening to kill a third member of the gardai on October 13, 2010.
Throughout the trial at Tralee Circuit Criminal Court, Casey had pleaded his innocence and claimed gardai had told "a pack of lies".
Sgt Ernie Henderson, who was leading the investigation, said gardai were objecting to bail on the basis of serious concerns about the safety of the gardai involved in the case.
During the course of the trial, Gda Patrick Naughton told how he was living in fear, following a threat by Casey that he would "burn his house with his family in it". He said: "I took those threats seriously. I could see the anger in his eyes. I moved out of my rented house and took different routes to and from work, and never went the same route."
The other threat was made to Gda Donal Daly at the district court when the judge asked him to remove Casey from the courtroom because he was being disruptive.
Gda Daly said Casey became physically violent and "lashed out" with his head and legs. Outside the courtroom, he looked directly at him and said: "I'll get you, you c**t. If you think you've seen vicious, you've not seen vicious yet. I'll get you, you pig, I swear on my child's life. Tralee is a small place, you wait and see."
Casey had claimed gardai used unreasonable force, and that Gda Naughton had thrown hot tea in his face, claims prosecuting barrister Tom Rice dismissed as "laughable".
Brian McInerney, defending, said gardai had "awesome" power, but this could get out of control if not controlled. He said gardai were trying to "put the boot into" his client. "We don't hang our own, we look after our own. That's what happens in the gardai," he said.
Judge Carroll Moran remanded Casey in custody until March 7 for sentencing.
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Upcoming Summer Anime Preview!
Summer is almost here, and that means a ton of new animes will be coming out! Here are my selections for what to watch this summer, and why!
Servant x Service
There isn't much information about this series out, and I haven't read the manga yet, but what I do know is that the plot revolves around a group of newly hired office workers in the Health and Wellness department of their office in Hokkaido.
This appears at first glance to likely be a slice of life/sitcom, which in anime is usually geared towards young females, but I think this one has appeal for a broader audience. Action and Fantasy is great, but sometimes it's nice to just relax and watch something realistic, believable, and relatable. After all, not all of us have slayed dragons or fallen in love with a deity or have ridiculously superhuman strength.
Also, it's based upon a manga published by Square-Enix. Also published by Square-Enix: Soul Eater and Full Metal Alchemist.
PRIORITY: Mid
Blood Lad (July 2013)
For those interested, Yen Press has made the Manga available in North America. Blood Lad is best described as Twilight meets Soul Eater meets Little Mermaid. It's about a Vampire (Chaz) who lives in the underworld, but is obsessed with the human world, especially treasuring his manga and anime collection, and wants nothing more than to visit it. He meets a young girl (Fuyumi) who accidentally by chance finds herself in the underworld. As Chaz is getting to know her, she suddenly is killed and becomes a ghost. He promises to protect her and find a way to make her human again, so that he might visit the human world.
Also, love triangles abound.
If you're not into anime, then I could see how your first impression might make you think Twilight, what with the dynamics of Fuyumi and her relationships with her vampire bodyguard, and the wolf who falls in love with her. But I do see some comic potential in this. I've read a little bit of the manga, and my honest first impression was a gender-backwards Little Mermaid. Where, there's a guy obsessed with the human world where he can never live, and so he ends up building a collection of all these human world items. I just hope there's no singing.
PRIORITY: Low
Brothers Conflict (July 2013)
Because every anime season needs some wincest.
Ema Hinata's father remarries a successful apparel designer, and doesn't want to interfere with their relationship, so she moves in with her 11 new step-brothers. As she is the only female in the household, romance begins to bloom.
Okay, I'll just say these things: Firstly, love between step-siblings isn't as taboo in Japan as it is here, and secondly, this may sound like another KissxSis but I don't think it is.
I'm going to take a look at the manga before this comes out, but the art seems interestingly shoujo, appealing to a female audience. Which means this may have the odd crude joke, but will likely use actual romance as the driving factor in the plot. So, if my presumption is correct, don't expect very much ecchi in this series. Expect a series of heartwarming tales and trials of love triangles about a subject matter often considered taboo to a Western audience.
PRIORITY: Mid
Danganropa Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousi (Summer 2013)
Try saying that five times. Not even five times fast, just saying it five times. This will be the major Horror entry for the Summer. This is pretty much Survivor meets Mirai Nikki. This is the one I am most curious about, as Google Search LITERALLY has NO results. What I do know is that it is based on a video game, and likely will be violent.
The premise surrounds a group of students locked in a school, each one with a different very unique talent. No participant may leave the school until they can commit a murder and not get caught, whenever a murder occurs, the students hold a trial to attempt to determine if their suspect is innocent or guilty.
I know, I can't figure out how it's done either, but hey. If I could read Japanese, I'd play the game and tell you all.
PRIORITY: High
Sailor Moon (Summer 2013)
That's right, the long awaited reboot of the franchise that made anime a household word in North America is getting a reboot to celebrate it's 20th anniversary.
Rumor has it this is not a "new story arc" but a total reboot of the franchise, going back to the original story, about a high school girl who meets a talking cat that tells her she is destined to save the world, along with her Sailor Scouts and the help of Tuxedo Mask.
This was announced last May, I believe, and had fangirls everywhere squealing. A note to audiences who grew up with this series, note that because of localization efforts in North America, the series you watched was very different than the series in Japan. Names were changed, the series was heavily edited because of violence and some skirt lengths deemed unsafe for children. The series was even further edited by two minutes per episode to make room for the "Sailor Moon Says..." segment, which was not part of the original Japanese broadcast. If this is indeed a reboot, expect it to be much closer to the source material.
PRIORITY: OMGIWANTTHISSOBADLYICANTWAIT! (Very High)
Honorable Mentions
I may watch these shows too if my schedule allows it, and they can hold my interest long enough.
Kin-Iro Mosaic
A young girl who moved back to Japan from England gets a letter from the girl she was living with stating she's moving to Japan.
Love Lab
A story about an elite girls' school where almost every female archetype seems to study.
Fantastia Dolls
A group of girls called "Dolls" fight evil using magical cards. Sounds like Yu-Gi-Oh meets Sailor Moon.
Rozen Maiden
A NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) accidentally orders a doll that comes to life when he winds her, and slowly develops a friendship and copes with his fears that keep him from returning to school.
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Bad News Update
The editor of the Sailor Moon Manga announced this weekend that the new Sailor Moon series is being pushed back, possibly as late as 2015. It will not be released this year. Terribly sorry. I'll likely move one of my honorable mentions to that position instead, when I get the chance.
Too bad about SM getting pushed back, because I hate re-boots as a general rule and can't wait to see if they ruined it or breathed new life into it. Making the dialog sound less cheesy would be an excellent start. I think the show has the potential to be more flowing and elegant, more like the manga, and I want to see the re-boot do that.
I'm looking forward to that horror one, too, looks a lot like Mirai Nikki.
Ive seen a few eps of Kiss x sis. I didnt like it. Id rather watch the Boku wa Omouto... OVAs.
I tried the manga of Boku wa Imouto ni Koi wo Suru or something like that. Twin love in this case. Haven't finished it though. And its kinda hentai too.
Looking forward to Servant x Service and Brothers Conflict!
Personally I am looking forward to monogatari season 2 and the new kyoto animation anime coming out this summer, I've been so busy with spring anime that I havent had time to check out any others that might be coming out
I buy a magazine from Japan, and I read part of the first volume of Blood Lad last year :) it's so funny!


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Becky G talks new music, 'Power Rangers,' and what keeps her moving
Whether it's singing, dancing -- or her latest adventure -- acting, Becky G always knows how to bring it, even if she needs a little caffeine boost.
"Coffee is great," laughed the 19-year-old during her exclusive interview with AOL.
The young pop star, who was the perfect artist to kick-off iHeart Radio's "Move with the Music" concert series with deodorant brand, Degree, also chatted with AOL about her upcoming debut album, her role models and what new endeavors she has up her sleeve.
"I'm working on re-vamping my style of music," the energetic singer revealed about her upcoming debut album. "As you grow as a person you evolve and as an artist that is one of the most important things you have to go through."
The proud Latina is currently in the studio recording Spanish music and hopes to one day do a Spanish-English crossover project - and would love to collaborate with one of her biggest inspirations in the Latin music industry.
"People like Jennifer Lopez," gushed Becky G. "I love Shakira -- I think she is awesome and amazing."
Another role model? Pitbull. "They're just not big in the Latin world ... it's just as a big of a deal if they were in Mexico or to Spain, it's just they're universal artists."
Another major project she's been working on is her first role in a movie, the new action-packed "Power Rangers," set to release in 2017.
"It's pretty surreal," she said about playing the role of the yellow Power Ranger, Trini. "There's definitely a lot of pressure to do a good job but I feel like I've been doing pretty well!"
"I think that I'll be really proud of me playing Trini once I get to watch the film," said the former "Empire" guest star.
One thing is for sure -- we can't wait to see our favorite childhood heroes come back to life.
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"Digital technologies should reduce inequalities in society, not widen them," said the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Kishore Singh, during the presentation of his report on the 'Right to Education in the Digital Age' to the Human Rights Council.
In his report, which examines how digital technology is transforming the landscape of higher education, and considers its implications for the right to education, Singh urges all Governments across the world "to ensure that the use of digital technologies in education promotes access, quality and equity in education, and does not undermine them."
"Technology in education provides important benefits, but it can also impair the right to education if inequitably implemented," the human rights expert cautioned while calling on States "to take special care that marginalisation and disparities are not allowed to grow."
"Governments must ensure that the digital divide in education, both between States and within them, is progressively reduced," the Special Rapporteur said. He noted that in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Governments have stressed the need to bridge the digital divide, and stressed that "States must make the elimination of digital divides a key priority as we implement this Agenda."
According to the independent expert, public policies have not kept pace with the rapid developments in digital technologies. "Governments must ensure that their legislation and policies are updated to protect the right to education," he added.
Noting the rapid developments in massive open online courses and online learning, Singh expressed concern that digital technologies should supplement, and not substitute face to face teaching and human interaction.
"States must take measures to ensure that the right to education in the digital age is not violated by private providers," the Special Rapporteur said urging Governments to guard against abusive practices in online learning and delivery diplomas.
"The intellectual community and civil society should raise public debates to ensure education remains a public good and not for private profit," he added.
The expert noted the need to amend copyright laws "to allow for greater non-profit use in education, and States should support the development of free, online open education resources for all."
"I also call upon the United Nations treaty bodies, and the Universal Periodic Review mechanism, to look into the use of digital technology in education," Singh added, "to ensure that the norms and principles of the right to education are protected, and that technology strengthens this right, rather than undermining it."
The Special Rapporteur concluded by noting that digital technologies are negatively affecting students by impairing their ability to contemplate and think critically. "Universities are the moral seat of learning, and must foster common human values," he underscored.


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For the next five years, Kuehne + Nagel will manage the entire supply chain of one of Switzerland's leading fashion retailers, Schild. Services encompass collection of high quality ladies' and men's clothing from suppliers in Asia and Europe, garment finishing services, and distribution to the 41 Schild outlets across Switzerland.
Thomas Herbert, Head of Sales & Management Services at Schild AG, "In the course of repositioning Schild in the Swiss market last year we decided to outsource our supply chain processes. Thanks to the partnership with Kuehne + Nagel we are able to fully concentrate on our core business while our logistics provider cost-efficiently ensures the availability of the goods in our shops."
With every order placed by Schild's purchasing department, all relevant logistics data is transmitted via interface to Kuehne + Nagel's tracking, order and supplier management system, KNLogin. Kuehne + Nagel's specialists check the availability with the respective suppliers in good time and manage the collection and optimal consolidation of the goods; Schild is immediately informed about any deviations in availability dates or quantities.
Upon delivery at Kuehne + Nagel's textile logistics centre in Münchenstein, Switzerland, goods are quality-checked at piece level and recorded in Schild's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. In addition, Kuehne + Nagel provides garment finishing services such as labelling, putting clothing on hangers, and reconditioning in the steam tunnel. Schild outlets are supplied with the hanging or flat packed garments several times a week. The textile logistics centre also serves as an interim storage facility to absorb fluctuations in customer demand. Returns management is handled by Kuehne + Nagel as well.
Manfred Schellhammer, Managing Director of the Swiss Kuehne + Nagel organisation, commented, "We are proud to be working with Schild on this long-term basis. The agreement underlines the high degree of trust that Schild places in our textile logistics capabilities. Not least thanks to our dedicated facility in Münchenstein are we able to offer the industry comprehensive and high quality services."


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While covering the Toronto Film Festival last year, own our Katey Rich had the opportunity to see a film titled Passion Play, starring Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox and Bill Murray. To put it mildly, the whole thing sounds like a masterpiece of awful. The movie was so incredibly bad, in fact, that Katey actually decided not to write a standard review, and instead wrote up a list of 15 things you need to know about it, including the fact that a group of ninjas pop up at the beginning and are never explained and that Rourke and Fox "have fairly graphic sex." Needless to say, we watched in amazement as the film was actually picked up for distribution, and now Entertainment Weekly has learned that it will actually make its way to theaters.
According to the site, previous reports that the movie would go straight to DVD are incorrect, and that the film will be given a limited release in New York and Los Angeles - but it won't be around long. Set to hit theaters on May 6, the DVD release date (no word of a Blu-ray in the article) is May 31, which may very well set the record for fastest movie to go from first theatrical release to home video. To go with the news, EW also received the first one-sheet for the film which, surprise, surprise, isn't anything spectacular.
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Changing Landscapes of Wisconsin creates wide accessibility to a rare collection of historic aerial photographs acquired by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) from 1937-1941. These photographs provide a snapshot of Wisconsin's landscapes seventy years ago, and have become a baseline dataset for understanding environmental, social, and economic changes that have occurred through that time. The goals of the project are twofold: (1) to digitally preserve the degrading paper photographs; and (2) to create the widest accessibility possible for these photos, which are used heavily by researchers, students, environmentalists, genealogists, planners, engineers, and the general public, both in Wisconsin and beyond.
The project was a collaboration between the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center (UWDCC), the Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office (SCO), and the Robinson Map Library in the Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Photographs from the Robinson Map Library were combined with a collection held by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation office in Madison to create statewide coverage that was 99% complete with just over 38,800 photos.
Changing Landscapes of Wisconsin was funded by the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment.
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Suppliers Optimistic At PRO Meeting
Scottsdale, Ariz.. - The positive vibe at the Progressive Retailers Organization (PRO Group) spring meeting this month can best be described by Gary Yacoubian, now with Monster Cable but a longtime PRO member: "This is the most upbeat [PRO] meeting in three years."
Yacoubian, strategic development VP of Monster Cable since last summer after a fabled career with the now-departed MyerEmco, was not alone in his positive assessment.
Measured optimism was the common thread of TWICE's discussions with manufacturers and retailers (see p. 116) here about the current state of the industry.
While suppliers talked up aspects of their new lines, the emphasis was on 3D bringing more consumers to retail, pent-up demand for A/V in general, a revival - so far this year - in audio, stabilization in TV prices (so far), and certain shortages in TVs and other categories.
Scott Ramirez, who was recently named marketing VP for all of Toshiba America's consumer products, commented, "I think the market is stabilizing. A year ago there was a lot of doubt about [the industry's] long-term future, but retailers and manufacturers have gained confidence since we are heading towards future growth."
He noted that at the beginning of the year, "January was scary, but February and March came back."
Ramirez added that in TVs, "LCD is doing very well, 3D LED is doing very well and what's in the middle is 2D LED."
Pricing in TVs is "stable ... and that has to do with shortages. At this point it would be irresponsible to offer [substantial] price cuts" considering the current supply situation.
Jim Sanduski, sales senior VP at Panasonic Consumer Electronics, said his company views the market as "quite good ... in home entertainment, especially in the second half when consumers see the value of new technologies being introduced."
Panasonic has been on a promotional roll in the past couple of months, with its introduction of 3D TV and its 15-city "mini-CES" retail tour, as Sanduski put it, that outlined 3D, Lumix-branded cameras, its Viera Cast IPTVs and Skype for HD teleconferencing.
During its retail tour Panasonic showed pre-production units of upcoming products, invited the local media and consumers to take a look, and provided area retailers with hands-on training. The result was "consumers were surprised with the breadth of Panasonic's product line ... and impressed with 3D," Sanduski said.
He commented that while 3D TV was unveiled at select Best Buy stores first, "We also look to specialty retailers to come up with the in-store presentations to showcase our 3D TVs" and other new technologies.
In 3D TV, Sanduski noted that Panasonic will sell "every 3D TV we can bring [to the U.S.]" and that Panasonic will "focus more on 1080p" in its overall HDTV lineup. He added that 32-inch LCD TV supplies are currently short and 720p plasmas may be in short supply for some time.
Max Wasinger, sales and marketing senior VP for Mitsubishi, observed that this is "a challenging time for specialty retailers and manufacturers" to "create footprints to those stores and get [consumers] the right product, for the right price and provide them with the experience they want."
Of course, Wasinger thinks 3D TV will do part of that job this year. He described the technology as "3D stereo for your eyes. We think this is a wonderful feature" for events on TV and that "the availability of great content will drive demand."
And in a nod to PRO-type dealers, he noted, "Nobody can do a better job of displaying [3D TV] and showing the 'sizzle' better than A/V specialty retailers. 3D is a chance for these guys. I'll put it this way - we aren't healthy if [specialty retailers] can't display and sell 3D profitably."
The promotion that Mitsubishi did with Linder's in Southern California in March, matching one of its 82-inch DLPs with a PS3 and 3D glasses, "was a tremendous success for us and the industry." Wasinger said the company is finalizing similar plans with other retailers.
Understandably, he is bullish on big-screen 3D, declaring, "3D DLP in a 75- or 82-inch model is an immersive entertainment experience ... you can't get with smaller screens."
Getting to the audio side of the A/V experience, Mark Boggs, North American sales VP with Soundcast, is optimistic about audio. Its wireless surround technology made the first quarter "the best quarter in our history."
He said it could be "a revival in home audio" since the company's technology can provide a home-theater experience "in less than 20 minutes." When asked why the "revival" has come now, Boggs philosophized and said this type of technology is "a getaway for consumers."
Craig Geiger, executive VP/COO of JVC Company of America, commented on market conditions that April "was a good month and good in mobile electronics" and that he thinks the industry will "sustain its sales momentum with a solid second half ... due to pent-up demand."
Like many others, Geiger described market conditions as "choppy" but positive and, like Soundcast's Boggs, JVC has seen growth in home audio.
"We have seen a bounce-back, in our case with sound bars. They offer a great solution for the home," providing top-quality "sound imaging." On the portable side headphones "have been phenomenal for us ... as well as anything that revolves around iPod and MP3."
In viewing the industry as a whole, Geiger said, "Vendors are following the supply side closely and managing inventories a lot better than a couple of years ago ... when everyone got caught by surprise."


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