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I don't know about other authors, but I don't let genre define me when writing. Writing genre is one of the last things that come to mind when I'm working on a book. In fact, I'm not even sure what genre my current work in progress really is. Reading the synopsis, it sounds like a romance, but it's not, as the main characters go from being enemies in the beginning to just friends at the end. It has elements of several different genres, actually, including fantasy, science fiction, and some erotica.
When I wrote The Lerewood, I didn't say to myself I want to write a dark fantasy. I need to research some dark fantasy genre tips. I had the idea, and when I finished writing the novella, I figured out the genre right before I sent it to Kellan Publishing. I knew it was a fantasy, as my character has the power to control plants, but I didn't even realize it was a dark fantasy until Kellan Publishing's submission form asked if the book had a subgenre.
When I tell people about my book they ask me if I'm strictly a fantasy writer, and they assume I enjoy all types of fantasy. I don't! I enjoy low fantasy—another subgenre—in which fantasy elements intrude on an otherwise normal, realistic world (think X-Men). I generally don't like high fantasy, which takes place in a completely fictional world with its own set of rules and in which our 'real-world' logic doesn't apply (like Lord of the Rings).
I think, for me and for most readers, reading is a way to escape reality. Plenty of readers will read a high fantasy and get sucked into that fictional world and enjoy being a part of it whenever they open up that particular book. But for some reason, if it's not even remotely like the world I live in, I can't picture myself in that fantasy. The lack of logic and reason prevents me from enjoying the book. There are exceptions, of course, but I always prefer to read a book in which our world happens across a little magic. It's easier to fantasize about. It's easier to fall into.
Of course, learning about your book's subgenre can alter the sort of readers your book attracts. If I market The Lerewood as a fantasy, it won't be as successful if I were to market it as a dark fantasy. But I don't think about writing genre. I write my book first, and then I figure out how to label it at the end. Because that's all genre is: a label.
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"Any of you in high school during the 1980's?"
This was a lead question by Tim Neufeld, lead singer of the band Starfield, during the opening Big Room session of the NYWC in San Diego (National Youth Workers Conference) this afternoon. The question was met with a roar of affirmation and in many ways was the right question to ask. Youth Ministry in America is a field that has a number of outliers – contemplative, ecumenical, urban, globally minded – but still struggles under the legacy of the explosive growth in the field during the Reagan era of the 80's that framed youth ministry as event-driven and programmatically framed where numerical growth in a youth ministry is a mark of success or failure.
*BAM!* (I was just hit in the head by a Frisbee… nothing major…I am fine… )
The exhibit hall here at the NYWC is filled with pounding music, vendors selling witness-wear T-Shirts with various morphing of pop culture semiotics and references to bible verses, bigger and more effective video projection units, Christian video games, flashy camp experiences and tons of books promising the latest method for helping youth find their way in the Christian faith. This is pretty much the same as past NYWC I have been to and blogged about. Amidst all the glimmer and glitter of this festival celebrating a vocation deeply concerned with the state of teenagers in our culture, there is also a tiredness and almost last-ditch "Hail Mary" attempt to recover the glory days of the 1980s when youth ministry in America was reaching out to the suburbs, Contemporary Christian Music was gaining a large audience, and Zondervan, Youth Specialties and Word took youth ministry publishing to a new level.
Kids who were in youth groups during those glory days are now the youth workers wandering the exhibit halls. These are the ones who responded to Tim Neufeld of Starfield when asked if they were in high school in the 1980's and when they stop by to talk to me about graduate education there is often a notable pause in the midst of the noise surrounding them as if they are really unsure about what they actually need to meet the challenges they face. When I ask them what youth ministry for the 21st century should look and feel like… to a person they don't mention anything around this convention center. Or at least not that which meets the ear and blinds the eye. It keeps coming back to a simple thing: being in relationship with kids and modelling a life that is worth living amidst the madness of the consumer driven age.
In many respects youth ministry leading into the 21st century has been an exercise of confidence in an unchanging message coupled with an ever-increasing attempt to turn up the volume to be 'heard' above the crowds. But that era is fading and the writing, as they say, is not in the book stalls but on the proverbial wall. A change is happening and the method of turning up the volume just isn't working like it used to. These tired and burned out people who spend a lot of time on iPhones following the FB status updates and texting with the young people they are committed to yet in a way that isn't seeming to change anything. These folks, like my friend and soul brother Lars Rood who is a Youth Pastor in Dallas recently blogged about being here at NYWC, are part of a tribe I celebrate. These are people who think and feel with a depth that folks in the academy often don't take seriously – which is a crime. Youth workers are some of the most ingenious, entrepreneurial, energetic people you will meet. As Lars puts so well, this is a group that have hearts committed to being with teenagers and that is something to be celebrated:
Being around other youth workers who love all parts of youth ministry is an amazing thing. I don't feel like I have to try to "explain" what it is I do with my life. I don't have to justify my role or why I hang with students all the time. I don't have to be the "slightly older guy" who is still hanging around and I don't feel guilty for wearing shorts and a v-neck. I love knowing that we all "get" each other and value the gifts, skills and sacrifices we make to do what we do.
Part of what it means to be in a "tribe" is also to realize that the larder for the winter is low on food, that the hunting may mean taking us to new lands, and that banging rocks to keep the demons at bay can only work for some long before we either give up in exhaustion or find a new vision and purpose.
So I sit here with the folks in my tribe and ask whether it is truly time for a revolution.
Moving from 'weak ties' to 'strong ties'
In the recent New Yorker Magazine, Malcolm Gladwell published a provocative article entitled "Small Change: Why the Revolution will not be Tweeted." In it he recalls the way the Civil Rights movement took shape and caused a massive shift in our country in a time without Facebook, Twitter, or cell phones. When he reflects on this point, he notes that many of the Civil Rights activists had personal relationships at the core of their work and passion which is what he calls a 'strong tie' form of activism. By contrast Gladwell notes that the use of social media platforms to galvanizing change is hampered by 'weak ties'. As he puts it in the article:
The kind of activism associated with social media isn't like this [the forms and effectiveness seen in the Civil Rights movement] at all. The platforms of social media are built around weak ties. Twitter is a way of following (or being followed by) people you may never have met. Facebook is a tool for efficiently managing your acquaintances, for keeping up with the people you would not otherwise be able to stay in touch with. That's why you can have a thousand "friends" on Facebook, as you never could in real life.
Gladwell goes on to note that 'weak tie' networks can foster a high level of participation as long as it doesn't cost too much and doesn't demand change of how I live my life. He cites examples where FB campaigns have raised millions yet at 9 to 10 cents per person. There is certainly volume to be found, but social change only occurs at a robust and lasting level when someone gives more than 9 to 10 cents of themselves. 'Strong tie' relationships are those that are led by a selfless commitment at all levels and a personal invitation mirrored with incredible commitment to change that will risk everything. Another part of this is that a vision for change must be made and led in a directive fashion and cannot be left to the masses to figure out on their own.
Car companies sensibly use a network to organize their hundreds of suppliers, but not to design their cars. No one believes that the articulation of a coherent design philosophy is best handled by a sprawling, leaderless organizational system. Because networks don't have a centralized leadership structure and clear lines of authority, they have real difficulty reaching consensus and setting goals. They can't think strategically; they are chronically prone to conflict and error. How do you make difficult choices about tactics or strategy or philosophical direction when everyone has an equal say?
Back to the NYWC in San Diego and the tired youth workers that are walking by the book stalls and T-Shirt sellers. Many of them have over a thousand FB friends, have churches that both trouble and support them and a burning desire to serve in ways that the US Congress could learn something from.
But that isn't enough for the revolution.
But perhaps this weekend it is time to start forging some 'strong ties' beyond the 'weak ties' and asking each other the hard and difficult questions as we listen to the booming voices, see the endless books, T-shirts, and stickers promising a new day that requires little of us beyond putting the merchandise into a bag and keep walking.
The revolution in youth ministry will not be loud because embracing someone, sitting with them face-to-face, committing to a new way of doing things that defies consumerism and the cult of immediacy, and turning to a different road less travelled by is a solemn thing.
No, the revolution will be quiet people. So we need to turn things down a notch so we don't miss it.


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Datacloud Europe 2017 launches its new agenda setting programme for data centre and cloudNetworking Tuesday, 4. October 2016
London/Monaco 4 October 2016 – BroadGroup, is delighted to announce the launch of Datacloud Europe (http://www.datacloudcongress.com/) the premier networking and deal making event for EMEA data centre and cloud leaders, their customers and investors which will take place in Monaco June 6-8th 2017.
Datacloud Europe 2017 presents its most extensive programme to date. 180 expert speakers will be addressing new agenda setting enterprise hot topics:
Open source
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Software defined everything
Data analytics – and emergence of "fast data"
Internet of Everything
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Webscale impact
Modular use of edge computing within the IoE environment
Finance and investment
The conference will also play host to the second 'Invest in Data Centre Africa Summit' which will run in parallel to the main event in Monaco. Last year's inaugural event generated huge interest from major players and investors alike. This year it is set to be even bigger.
In addition, the Datacloud Awards, now in its 10th year, will take place on the evening of 6th June before the conference with a gala awards ceremony and dinner hosted by a special celebrity guest. The Awards will recognize excellence and innovation across the industry.
Datacloud has established itself as Europe's only must-attend data center and cloud business forum and expects more then 1800+ attendees at the 13th annual event. More than 100 international businesses will showcase on the exhibition floor and attendees can participate in interactive sessions, cutting edge discussion, live demonstrations and unparalleled networking.
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CY2019 Host Locations:
- Puerto Rico Primary Care Association (December 5-6, 2019; San Juan, PR)
FTCA University (FTCAU) is a cutting-edge training conference series that offers technical assistance from government officials, subject matter experts, and leaders in FTCA Health Center Program policy and practices. These two-day conferences provide modern group exercises and interactive presentations to fully immerse participants into FTCA policies and program procedures related to claims management, risk management, and much more. Primary Care Associations (PCAs) are encouraged to participate as FTCAU provides one-on-one technical assistance from FTCA staff who are dedicated to providing clarity on the many program requirements. FTCAU pairs the unique needs of a PCA with experts in FTCA policy, offering an invaluable experience to address statewide and regional needs to help health centers improve patient safety and develop strategies to mitigate clinical risk.
PCA Host Responsibilities
The PCA will be responsible for the following:
- Venue and catering needs for attendees (including networking receptions, if applicable);
- Presentation/Equipment needs (podium, projector, presentation screen, power cords, electronic hookup for attendees' laptops, clicker, lapel mic, handheld mic, replacement batteries);
- Logistics and associated equipment needs (AV, Broadband/Wi-Fi to accommodate guests, IT set up/onsite IT support);
- Comprehensive Marketing Plan to include mode of communication (e.g., monthly meetings, health center website, email announcements), timing (e.g., weekly, biweekly), and announcement type (e.g., save the date, registration information and reminder messages);
- Dedicated time for monthly calls, bi-weekly calls a month before the conference, and as needed; and
- Follow-up on completion of program evaluation survey by all attendees.
FTCA Division Responsibilities
The FTCA Division will be responsible for the following:
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- Selection of speakers and associated costs including speaker fees, lodging, and travel;
- Session materials (agenda, speaker Bios ,presentation materials, and completion certificates); and
- Provide support and assistance to the PCA during conference planning.
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Complete the FTCAU training proposal form (PDF - 182 KB)
- Explanation of why hosting an FTCAU in your area will be beneficial to your PCA. FTCAU conferences are designed to meet the specific, identified needs of the PCAs' health centers. Please provide specific topic areas of interest (e.g., claims management, risk management, general FTCA coverage topics, patient safety, and/ or healthcare quality). It is required that training proposals reflect the assessed training needs of their health centers. Please be sure to include how and why you selected your suggested topics.
- Create a marketing plan detailing your communication strategies to boost attraction and invite your health centers to participate.
- Research and provide at least three host venue options and include all costs associated with each.
- Provide at least four potential FTCAU conference dates between May and September 2019. The dates should reflect availability for a two-day conference. Please note, FTCA reserves the right to select ANY of the proposed dates. If selected, the PCA is obligated to commit to the proposed date selected by FTCA.
- For your application to be considered, please complete all sections of the training proposal template.
Selection Process Information
- Each application will be reviewed and rated based on topics, identified needs, location, suggested dates, venue and marketing plan. Previously hosted FTCAU Conferences and FTCA claims will also be taken into consideration.
- Five locations within the U.S. will be selected.
- Proposal selection notifications to participate in the FTCAU program will be sent out by October 2018.
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Systemax Inc. To Report Third Quarter 2012 Results on October 30, 2012
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Systemax Inc.
The Company will host a teleconference at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on that day to discuss the quarterly results. To access the teleconference, please dial 970-315-0463and use conference ID number 37390070, ten minutes prior to the start time. The teleconference will also be available via live webcast on the Company's website at www.systemax.com in the investor relations section.
If you cannot listen to the teleconference at its scheduled time, the webcast will be archived on www.systemax.com for approximately 90 days.
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Systemax Inc. (http://www.systemax.com), a Fortune 1000 company, sells personal computers, computer components and supplies, consumer electronics and industrial products through a system of branded e-Commerce websites, retail stores, relationship marketers and direct mail catalogs in North America and Europe. The primary brands are TigerDirect, CompUSA, Circuit City, MISCO, WStore and Global Industrial.
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Copycat Taco Seasoning Mix is a great substitution for the packets that you buy in the store. The best part is, this mix actually tastes better, and you are in control of what is going into your food. For something, this simple there is no need to buy a commercial taco seasoning packet ever again. This recipe is low carb and keto-friendly too!
Why Make Your Own Taco Seasoning?
I have been making this recipe for years as it is super simple, healthier, and cheaper. I love that I know that I am putting real ingredients in my family's food.
Have you ever read the ingredients on the back of a taco seasoning packet? I am staring at a packet that I have had in my pantry for probably as long as I have come up with this recipe.
It is an omen. I must have kept it long enough so I could read off the ingredients to you. 🙂
Here are the ingredients as they are listed on the back of my packet:
Whey onion, modified corn starch, salt, sugar, paprika, garlic, natural flavors with oleoresin paprika (for color), silicon dioxide (anticaking agent), spices including chili pepper, caramel color (contains sodium bisulfite), disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate.
I had to look up disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate and they are similar to MSG and can cause allergic reactions in certain individuals. I am actually allergic MSG so I'm glad I looked this up.
Do you really want to eat this stuff? You don't need to anymore…
Low Carb and Sugar-Free Version of Taco Seasoning Mix
Due to some health concerns of mine, my husband and I recently started following a keto diet. Because my original version of the taco mix has corn starch and sugar, I played around with substitutions until I came up with a sugar-free and cornstarch (carb) free option. I'm so excited because it literally tastes that same as the original version!
The recipe calls for cornstarch in order to help thicken the water and seasoning mixture into a sauce. To make this a lower carb version, I substituted 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon of xantham gum, but it's not necessary. You could just use a 1/2 cup of water, instead of 3/4 cup and let the liquid reduce. If you do use xantham gum, be careful not to add too much as it can quite literally give it a gummy texture.
What Do I Need to Make Taco Seasoning Mix?
- Chili Powder
- Onion Powder
- Oregano
- Erythritol (Sugar Substitute)
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Xantham Gum
- Cayenne Pepper
- Salt (My Favorite Salt!)
- Pepper
How to Make Copycat Taco Seasoning Mix
Each recipe makes the equivalent to one taco seasoning packet. I often triple or quadruple the recipe and store in an airtight container to have on hand. When you go to make the recipe you would use approximately 4 tablespoons of the mixture.
To make taco meat, brown 1 lb ground beef, then add seasoning along with 3/4 cup of water. Cook until the water reduces and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency. Usually, this process takes about 5 to 10 minutes on medium-high.
This version is mild, but you can definitely add cayenne pepper to increase the heat. Actually feel free to play around with any of the seasoning quantities to your liking.
Copycat Taco Seasoning Mix
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Category: Seasoning
This copycat taco seasoning mix tastes better than the real thing. The best part – it's super easy and you know what ingredients are going in your food! If you are on a low-carb, gluten free, sugar free, paleo, or keto diet see appropriate substitutions in parenthesis. You will not notice a difference by making these substitutions.
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tsp oregano powder)
- 1 teaspoon.sugar (or substitute 1 tsp. stevia or 2 tsp. erythritol)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or substitute -1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon xantham gum)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to your liking
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a bowl combine all of the above ingredients.
- Each recipe is equivalent to a package of taco seasoning mix you would buy in the store.
- To make taco meat: brown 1 lb. ground beef (drained), add taco seasoning mix, and 3/4 cup of water.
- Over medium high heat, cook until liquid is reduced and meat mixture reaches your desired consistency.
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Subprime mortgages may seem like a good idea initially, but a couple of months or perhaps years, depending on your own loan term later and you'll have realized slightly too late that youre not really ready to meet their requirements. Thankfully, theres 1 quick way of getting using this predicament and thats by refinancing with a second and better mortgage.
What Are Subprime Mortgages?
Subprime mortgages can be found to people with bad credit. Theyre usually the last resort regarding borrowers since they include high interest rates and loan program costs. Not only that, however youll also be subjected to balloon payments and prepayment penalties. Of course, subprime mortgages arent completely bad. Given that they dont take exception to low credit scores, they may be your only means available for your economic needs.
Pay Off Your own Subprime Morttgage with a Refinance Loan
Listed here are five quick actions to help you pay off your subprime mortgage with a refinance loan.
Step 1 Know the proper time to refinance using a second mortgage.
Timing is critical and especially when your existing mortgage comes with a adjustable interest rate. A good time to refinance using a second mortgage is appropriate before your interest rate changes to a higher 1, before your pre-payment fee is called in, and definitely before your loan ends and youll be required to create a balloon payment.
If you dont know the answers to these types of questions, you can always speak to your creditor and ask. Dont worry; they wont take exclusion to it. Theyll probably feel youre just modifying your budget to cover your month-to-month dues.
Step 2 Evaluate your credit rating.
Excuses have you employed anything to improve your credit rating since the last moment youve checked? If you havent yet, there are many things you can work on immediately to repair your credit. Firstly, you can close revolving credit balances that only put you in greater financial debt. Having to pay on time can also help.
Quote: if you take this step casually, you might not be eligible for the very best mortgage refinance rates. If you believe DIY credit repair tips arent enough, you can always ask help from a professional.
Keep in mind as well that youre entitled to one free credit record from each of the 3 major credit bureaus, specifically Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, every year. Benefit from that!
Step 3 Establish a steady source of income.
Creditors always love people with steady sources of revenue; its music to their ears because it ensures that their borrowers will always have sufficient money to at least protect their interest payments.
If you want to qualify for a second mortgage loan and eliminate your existing loan, you need to submit proof that you have a steady and steady source of income. If you are only obtaining cash income, be sure to provide documentation grading the constancy of the cash receipts.
Action 4 Assess your homes fairness.
How much of it is left? How much of it stays untouched? If youve used at least ninety percent of one's homes equity, you might not meet the criteria at the moment for the best home loan refinance rates. You have to work on reducing the sized your existing mortgage loan before applying for a next mortgage.
Step 5 Shop, Compare, and Use
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The module Private Wealth Management pursues two objectives. First, the module gives a comprehensive overview of the Private Banking, Wealth Management and Family Office industry and market which is very helpful for students considering a career within this context. Second, wealth management is important to all of us, especially when the first money is earned or inherited. Therefore a holistic financial plan needs to be developed – either on your own or together with your financial advisor. The module puts students in the position to plan and manage their own as well as other's financial resources systematically and holistically.
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Jobs at Centric Recruitment have been saved following a takeover by Vibe Recruit.
Centric, which had offices across South Eales including Pontypool, had been seeking investment after suffering some financial difficulties at the end of last year before entering administration.
The deal with Vibe Recruit means continuity of service for all of Centric's client base and also protection for the 700 temporary workers Centric placed out to work across Wales and South West of England.
Vibe Recruit has five branches spread throughout this region and the purchase has secured all 35 of Centric's permanent staff to roles within Vibe Recruit.
Jon Ross, managing director of Vibe Recruit, said: "Centric experienced some financial difficulties and its purchase made complete sense from a Vibe perspective. It saves a large number of permanent jobs and also provides continuity for a large number of temporary workers placed around Wales and the West.
"The Centric business has fitted seamlessly into the Vibe network of branches and has only enhanced the exciting growth plans that Vibe Recruit has over the next three years."


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Project on Web-Based Banking System Application For Atm Request and Services.
Abstract on Web-Based Banking System Application
In a world of competitive resource application and technological development, the banking system have been totally computerized, as such, Web-Based Banking System Application for Banks has been in existence for decades, normally designed for three major priority users including customers, staffs, and the Management to navigate better flow of services in the banking system.
Recently, however in Nigeria; as the demand for more services has increased, the bank has introduced Automated Teller Machine (ATM). It is a self-service access channel capable of responding to almost all the services offered in the banking halls, with the sole aim of dissuading the norms of long queue system of unfriendly customers waiting to be attended to in the banking premises. But the unintended consequence of the ATM invention resulting from high demand for ATM card has brought back Web-Based Banking System Application into focus.
The research reviews how ATM request services could be implemented in the Web-Based Banking System Application for customers' ATM request services, to enable customers to make a request of ATM card online, receive feedback, and walk into the banking office to pick their ATM card without stress or waste of time.
Since this research focuses on the web-based banking system application for ATM request services, I deployed a structured approach to software development life cycle (SDLC), to provide me a clear-cut step in moving between the phases from the beginning to the end of the system development life cycle.
I devote a chapter describing the existing Web-Based Banking System Application design with the problems associated with it, as well a proposed design of ATM request services, to bring about a swift Web-Based Banking System Application capable of attending to customers' ATM card request services.
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In a conversation in comments on a past post, I noticed how many spouses talked about not being able to sleep when the DH is gone.I could definitely relate to that problem especially when the kids were younger and it did remind me of another Real Simple article about how to make your home more secure (I swear I don't work for them).
I decided that I would email a good friend of mine, Ralph, and ask him what advice he could give to help military spouses feel more secure. Ralph's son and my husband deployed together, Ralph is a former Marine/Vietnam vet AND he works for the police on a drug task force. Not to mention, I just happen to really adore Ralph and his wife, Sharron.
Some of Ralph's tips.....
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This is by no means a complete list of how to make your house more secure. Chime in with other things that we spouses can do to make our homes more safe.Also, if any of you have a specific question for Ralph, you can email me at conserv00 AT yahoo.com (those 00's are zeroes, not two letter O's). I am sure that Ralph would be happy to assist.


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ABSTRACT: Women have been historically underrepresented in computer science and the gender gap in this field has widened further in recent years. This presentation uses data collected from a national sample of students entering college between 1971 and 2011 to explore the changing background characteristics, career aspirations, and self-perceptions of female undergraduate computer science majors over the past forty years. Women in computer science are compared with women across other STEM fields. The speakers will also introduce their new nationwide study of computer science majors: Building, Recruiting and Inclusion for Diversity (BRAID). BIO: Linda J. Sax is Professor in the Graduate School of Education & Information Studies at UCLA. She teaches graduate courses in research methodology, evaluation of higher education, and gender issues in higher education. Her research focuses on gender differences in college student development, specifically how institutional characteristics, peer and faculty environments, and forms of student involvement differentially affect male and female college students. She is currently principal investigator on a national, longitudinal study of gender and racial/ethnic diversity in undergraduate computer science (the BRAID study), funded by the National Science Foundation, the Anita Borg Institute, the Computing Research Association, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Intel. Dr. Sax is the author of more than 80 publications, including The Gender Gap in College: Maximizing the Developmental Potential of Women and Men (Jossey-Bass, 2008), and is the recipient of the 2005 Scholar-in-Residence Award from the American Association of University Women and the 1999 Early Career Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education. BIO: Kate Lehman is a fourth-year Ph.D. student at UCLA and serves as the lead graduate student researcher on the BRAID project. Her research interests focus on gender issues in higher education, women in STEM fields, and co-curricular learning experiences. Her recent research includes issues of culture and climate in computer science departments and living-learning programs for STEM students.
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Event Date:Jan 22, 2016
LEDUC, Rosario Edgar "Ross" After a full and happy life, in his 93rd year, Ross Leduc passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 22, 2016. He joins in rest his beloved Regina, wife of 48 years, who passed away in 1996. Ross leaves behind his loving and devoted partner Olga Storey who he loved with all of his heart. Cherishing their memories are his children, Charlene (predeceased Brian) Watson, Raymond (Debbie), Tim (Mary) and Kevin (Jackie). Ross will be greatly missed by his 14 grandchildren; Danielle (Jim), Brianne (Jay), Amanda, Allison (Adam), Alex, Aimee, Steve (Kelsey), Katie, John, Janice, Rachel, Leyna, Megan (Brad), Jake and nine great-grandchildren; Kennedy-Lee, Samantha, Brooklyn, Aidan, Owen, Quinnley, Areyana, Landon and Easton. Ross will also be missed by his extended family; Olga's daughter Dorothy and her children Brendan, Dan, Alison, Steven, Michael, Zachary and many neighbours and friends. Ross was a Veteran of WW II, a retired employee of Stelco after 25 years of service. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and was a very dedicated and devoted parishioner at Our Lady of Assumption Parish. His kindness, excellent sense of humour and good natured spirit will always be held in our hearts. His life will be honoured with visitation at the DONALD V. BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Lake Ave. Dr., Stoney Creek, on Thursday, January 28th, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Elfrida, on Friday, January 29th at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. We invite you to leave memories or condolences at www.donaldvbrown.ca
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Overview: Hard sided cases are going to give you the best protection for your skis weather traveling by plane, train, or automobile. The Sportube Series 2 is made with a high density Polyethylene plastic, giving you the peace of mind to know that your gear will be protected when traveling to your destination, no matter how you're getting there.
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Kenny Miles would get the start if Lattimore is unable to give it a go. Losing Lattimore is the last thing the Gamecocks needed to hear after their first loss of the season to LSU last Saturday.
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A senior from Lawrenceville, Georgia, Miles has his work cut out for him against a stout Florida defense ranks sixth nationally in points allowed per game at 12.3.
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Job offers shrink for IIT graduates, campus hiring falls to 66% this academic year. Here's why
The slide in recruitment from what are considered premier technical institutes reflects the possible impact of the economic downturn in India as also globallyeducation Updated: Jul 19, 2017 15:41 IST
One of every three IITians graduating this year either didn't find a suitable job or wasn't found suitable for a job through campus placement, official data show, pointing to shrinking employment opportunities for India's large pool of engineering talent.
Only 66% of those who made themselves available for campus recruitment landed a job offer in 2016-17, as against 79% in 2015-16 and 78% in 2014-15, according to data made available by IITs to the human resource development (HRD) ministry. Out of 9,104 student in 17 IITs who applied this year, only 6,013 got jobs.
The data for placement was shared by 17 IITs. There are 75,000 students studying in 23 IITs in the country.
When contacted, the human resource development ministry said that recruitment by PSUs through GATE scores has increased over these years and many of those recruited are from IITs. "These numbers won't reflect in the campus recruitment numbers. We need to add these too before coming to conclusions on employment opportunities for IIT students. We, therefore, feel that the employment scene is not really going down for IITs."
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Larsen & Toubro Ltd, for instance,laid off 14,000 employees during April-September last year, saying it was necessary to stay agile and competitive.
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The top seven IT firms in India are reportedly planning to lay off at least 56,000 engineers.
"There is an increase in the number of IITs but the jobs have remained the same. Naturally jobs have been distributed amongst all the IITs," Professor NP Padhy, dean of academic affairs, IIT Roorkee told HT. "At the same time, the new IITs were given an opportunity to start the placement drive much earlier than the rest to help them. Also, the number of start-ups that participated earlier has also come down. Many students also opt for higher studies," he said.
IIT sources say that while the number of companies visiting IITs has increased in many cases, job offers have decreased. In IIT Madras, which topped the National Ranking of the country's engineering institutes, of the 665 students who were available for campus placements, 521 got job offers, with an average salary of ~12.91 lakh per annum.
That is to say that only 78% of the students who wanted jobs got the offers, as against 86 % in the previous two years.
"Our placement drive was disrupted due to the cyclone this year and so there might have been a slight drop," said Bhaskar Ramamurthy, IIT Madras director.
IIT Roorkee managed to place 653 of 974 campus job-seekers this year; that is 67% compared to 83% last year. Of the old IITs, only the one in Kanpur showed a slight improvement in campus placements this year.
In IIT Delhi, 502 of 563 students got job offers. Officials of the institute, however, said that the data might see a slight increase as the placements are still on. "There are a number of students who opt for higher studies or sit for civil services examination. Many start their own start-ups and so not everyone opts for campus placement. At the same time, jobs are not increasing and we are a mere facilitator between the companies and the students. As far as we know, anyone from IIT Delhi looking for a job will be able to get one," said a senior official of IIT Delhi.
Some IITs such as the one in Mumbai remain optimistic, claiming that recruitment season was still on and the numbers might still go up by the end of June. However, most companies visit IIT campuses for hiring from December to February and any additions after that are usually marginal.
"The global slowdown is one of the major reasons. The number of offers companies have made has come down, though more companies have come for placements. Even e-commerce companies have reduced their offers. H1B visa issue has also impacted the placements," said Professor Kaustubha Mohanty, convenor of All IITs Placement Committee.
"At the same time, there are more IITs vying for the same number of jobs so that has also affected job placements. We are confident that things will improve next year. A number of companies have started giving pre-placement offers in the third year itself when students go for internships in companies, which is a positive thing," he said.


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The doors to the Detroit Auto Show officially closed a few days ago. But I've still been thinking about the Ford Mustang Bullitt. The special-edition Mustang was one of the better reveals of the auto show and Ford even brought the original to its booth, as well. For Mustang Bullitt lovers, here's the history of the movie-inspired pony car.
We don't need to tell you that a Highland Green 1968 Mustang Fastback stole the hearts of enthusiasts and car lovers alike by playing a crucial role in the film "Bullitt." Steve McQueen piloted the Mustang in the infamous chase scene in the film and started the Bullitt lineage for the pony car family.
Two Mustang Fastbacks were used for the film and both featured 390-cubic-inch (roughly 6.4-liters) V8 engines with four-speed manual transmissions. Both vehicles were then transformed into Bullitt specification, by having the fog lights removed, a new front grille, and getting some new badges, while others were removed.
The engines, according to Silo Drome, made 320 horsepower and 427 pound-feet of torque. The vehicles were quick for the time period, capable of completing the quarter mile in approximately 13 seconds at a speed of 105 mph. To complete the movie scenes, racer and Hollywood car builder, Max Balchowsky, modified the vehicles with heavy-duty suspension components and different engine parts.
Things like stiffer shock towers, extra bracing, heavy-duty front springs, a thicker antiroll bar, and Knoi shocks were added to the Mustangs. Milled heads, as well as ignition and carburetor upgrades helped boost the pony cars' performance.
The original Bullitt Mustang is a sight to behold. It's gorgeous, makes an incredible sound, and is a classic that Mustang fanatics still lust after. Thirty-three years after "Bullitt" appeared on the big screen, Ford decided to bring the moniker back for a special edition model.
The 2001 Mustang Bullitt first appeared as a concept car at the 2000 Los Angeles Auto Show, before going on sale as a 2001 model. The pony car had a modified 4.6-liter V8 engine that put out 265 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque. The extra boost of power came from a new cast-aluminum intake, a high-flow exhaust system, and twin 57-mm twin bore throttle body.
While 265 hp doesn't sound like a lot of power by today's standards, as a Ford Focus ST is close to that kind of power, Motor Trend reported that the pony car could get to 60 mph in a respectable 5.6 seconds.
The Mustang's suspension was also lowered to create the Bullitt variant, which supposedly helped the vehicle's handling. Alterations to the pony car's exterior were also completed to help it look like a modern take on the original vehicle from Bullitt. Bespoke wheels, "Bullitt" badges, and a brushed-aluminum fuel-filler brought all of the changes together.
Interestingly, the '01 Mustang Bullitt was available in three colors: Dark Highland Green, Black, and True Blue. The vehicle's pretty rare, as only 5,500 units were made. While we'd go with a Highland Green model, the True Blue Mustang Bullitt is especially rare, as Ford believes that it only built 722 units in that color.
Seven years later, and three years after the launch of the all-new 2005 Mustang, Ford came out with another Bullitt Mustang. The 2008 variant was based off of the S-197 platform and is, at least to my eyes, the most understated pony car to wear the Bullitt badge.
Ford, once again, did more than just alter the Mustang's appearance. The automaker took performance parts, like Ford Racing's Power Upgrade Package, to increase the vehicle's capabilities. The 4.6-liter V8's output was increased to 315 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. Stiffer shocks, springs, and a strut tower brace were added to the Mustang to make it perform better on windy roads.
Bespoke front brake pads and 3.73 rear gears were the final mechanical upgrades made to the pony car. Ford went a little further, though, by tuning the '08 Mustang Bullitt to sound like the original vehicle from 1968.
That brings us to the most recent Mustang Bullitt, the 2019 model year. We've already covered the new iteration of the Bullitt extensively and it's more than just an amped up Mustang GT.
With a 5.0-liter V8 engine that's been tuned to make 475 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, the Bullitt Mustang is more powerful than a Mustang GT, is faster than a Mustang GT, and looks better than a Mustang GT.
While enthusiasts may not be sold on the idea of the '19 Mustang Bullitt, the vehicle carries the lineage of the Bullitt car on for at least another generation. The next generation of the Mustang is pretty far off, but we sure hope Ford will carry on the legacy of the Bullitt in the future.


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Self-Presentation Styles, Status, and Influence
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This research examined effects of individual self-presentation styles on influence in groups. Perceived competence and social acceptance both play a role in determining how much influence group members enjoy. Aggrandizing and deprecating self-presentation styles may affect perceived competence, social acceptance, and ultimately influence. I predicted that aggrandizing self-presentation would lead to perceptions of competence and that self-deprecation would lead to social acceptance. The anticipated strength of those trends, however, was unclear, and I proposed that they would vary depending on status. I conducted two studies designed to assess whether aggrandizing or deprecating self-presentation styles lead to differences in influence outcomes for high and low-status individuals. In Study 1, participants gave feedback and a promotion recommendation for a fictitious (male or female) job candidate based on employee evaluation information presenting the candidate as either deprecating or aggrandizing. The main findings from Study 1 were that aggrandizers were rated as less likable than deprecators. No other predictions were supported. Study 2 was an online experiment in which participants made hiring recommendations in reference to résumés from fictitious applicants that varied by race, gender, and presentation style (aggrandizing, deprecating, or neutral). Results provided some evidence that low-status candidates were punished for using aggrandizing self-presentation strategies. The results of the studies suggest no one- best technique for self-presentation and that there may be costs for aggrandizing or deprecating depending on race and gender.


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May 26, 2007
The border crossing from Poi Pet was ok, but the town itself is something out of the wild west. Dirt roads and shabby buildings. We payed $50US for a taxi to Siem Reap. The roads are in terrible condition, and I felt every bump along the 150km route. A very forgettable 4 hour ride.
I would say this country is about 100 years behind NZ in terms of infrastructure. Siem Reap has a lot of foreign investment — there are hotels everywhere — foreigners use a ready supply of manual labour.
It's stunning to see human lawn mowers cutting the grass outside a major temple in the middle of the day.They used long machetes and were stooped over. Four of them cutting something the size of a football stadium.
Most things are very cheap. You can easily pig out on less than $5US. Although the currency is the Riel, everyone uses US dollars. The pain is when you get change. I have several thousand Riel in pocket which equates to about 70 cents.
All around Siam Reap are beggars and victims of land mines. It really does put a dampener on your meal when eating outside when a middle-aged Cambodian comes up to try to sell you a book and he is missing both fore-arms. Apparently he picked up a land mine as a child: ka-boom. No more arms. Poor man.
According to the land mine museum that I visited, there are about 4 to 6 million mines laid or aerial scattered from 1975 onwards.
When visiting temples there is always an area for sellers outside where they push water/food/clothing sellers. As soon as you get out of the tuk-tuk : "hey Mister uwe wan cod drink?" or "Sir, sir uwe buy from me t-shirt." or "Buy flute from me, only $1! Ok, ok, I wait for uwe wen uwe get back (from visiting the temple)."
They use young children about (8 – 10 years old) that tractor beam in your wallet with their puppy eyes. Sam and I have given very small donations of annoying Reil to them, but we have no need for postcards and flutes.
You can see many of the sellers are on the bones of their butts. As there is no government help, they do it tough. Us New Zealanders have nothing to cry about when you compare these poor people.
I am completely 'Templed out.' I've seen about 10 or so now in Cambodia, and unfortunately I don't seem to get to blown away now when we "go to yet another temple." Yeah, sure there was one in particular I liked—it was the same one they used in the movie Tomb Raider. The jungle has retaken the temple so trees have intertwined with the buildings, pretty neat.
Visiting one temple we had an 'illegal' tour guide show us around. At the end of the tour the guide spun around and said, "that will be 2000 baht ($100NZ). Help me out, I need the money to be a registered guide."
Sam, Ben, and I were thinking giving him only $3US (the standard tip we work by). Then he became surly. I got a bit annoyed and started walking. I was watching the trees and bushes for his mates to jump out and mug us. I was of course over reacting. Nothing happened.


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For me this is just an excuse to share some still life photography with you. I am lucky enough to have a mini studio set up in my spare room. This set up includes an 80cm cube light tent and a set of red head studio lights. This allows me to indulge in some still life photography whenever I get inspired!
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Leonardo da Vinci's aphorism "every painter paints himself" and Jackson Pollock's observation that "every good painter paints what he is" both point to an assumption we often make about art in general-that the maker of a work of art is somehow distilled in the material object at the time of its creation, that somehow the work of art embodies the self of the artist. This reflexive notion of art-making often justifies a search for autobiographical traces in the design and facture of a work, but especially in works that are (or seem to be) self-portraits. This seminar will examine the long history of self-portraiture in Western art since the 15th century, chiefly in the media of painting, sculpture, print and photography. The course will focus on particular artists who repeatedly turned to self-portraiture as a statement about the origin of art and as a medium of self-fashioning, among them Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Salvator Rosa, Elizabeth Vigée Lebrun, Angelica Kaufmann, Vincent Van Gogh, James Ensor, Pablo Picasso, John Heartfield, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, Adrian Piper and Lorna Simpson. The self-portrait became an important genre in the 16th-century at roughly the same time the aphorism "every painter paints himself" became a commonplace of art theory and the glass mirror became a standard workshop tool. As the social standing of visual artists rose in the early modern period, patrons, collectors and art-experts became increasingly interested in their lives and personalities, while artists themselves devised increasingly ingenious ways of asserting their artistry in their works, giving rise to novel experiments in self-portraiture as well as to diverse forms of autobiographical writing. Through such media of self-representation artists have long attempted to explore the sources of their art, to influence the expectations of viewers and to define the moral or philosophical agendas of their craft-profession.
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Austria effortlessly combines a splendid urban life with that of the great outdoors. You can be admiring the architecture of Vienna one day, and then find yourself being floored by alpine summits the next.
You definitely wish you could stay forever in Austria, but limited time is what most of us have. While there are so many wonderful places to explore in the country, these are the top 5 places to visit in Austria :
Top 5 Places to Visit in Austria
An ancient salt mine village and once only accessible by boat and mountain trail, Hallstatt now enjoys status as a popular tourist destination. While it is known to cater to different winter activities, it also serves as a history lover's dream. Occupied since the Iron Age, there's a wealth of evidence to be enjoyed about its past.
Wanderings are best started off at the Market Square with its beautiful buildings and host of restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops. Beneath a sports shop are several significant archaeological artifacts, including early Iron Age and prehistoric salt mines, which you can view for free.
Of course, more archaeological finds from the area can be viewed at the Museum Hallstatt. For the curious, the Charnel House in St Michael's Chapel is an eye-opener: over 1,200 painted skulls are housed here from corpses dug up in the 1700s to make way for new burials.
Other interesting attractions include the Church of Christ, Lake Hallstatt, and the Hallstatt Salt Mine.
You might know Innsbruck as a winter destination, but there's more to this place than just its proximity to the Nordkette range. It's not impossible to enjoy the summer in Tyrol's capital with its beautiful architecture and stunning views.
Innsbruck is, in many ways, a microcosm of Austria: a wonderful mix of the urban and the outdoors. This is where you'll find the Ambras Castle, a former Habsburg property located high up on a hill and known for its English landscape garden. But also within its premises are more than 200 paintings, including some of Europe's best-known works.
Another former Habsurg property worth a visit is the Hofburg, with its not-to-be-missed Giant's Hall that features frescoes and paintings of the Empress Maria Theresia and her 16 children, including Marie Antoinette.
Other attractions in town include the Goldenes Dachl Museum, Alpenzoo, Court Church, Erlebnisoase Olympisches Dorf (Olympic Village), Ferdinandeum Tyrolean State Museum, and the Audioversum (an interactive museum of hearing).
This is where the rivers, Krems and Danube, meet. Like Hallstatt, this area has been inhabited for thousands of years but was just mentioned in writing in 996 CE.
Interesting things to do here include visiting the Karikaturmuseum (houses works by cartoonists, caricaturists, and satirists), Piarishtenkirche, Steiner Tor, and Kunsthalle Krems.
A city of culture and home of Mozart, Salzburg combines an Alpine surrounding with wonderful baroque architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage site is best explored on foot with stunning sights to see on every corner.
Among the places you'll see include the Mirabell Palace (with its lovely gardens), the Hohensalzburg Fortress (offering 36-degree views of the Old City), St Peter's Cemetery (featuring unique ancient burial sites), St Peter's Abbey, Mozart's Birthplace on Getreidegasse, and the Salzburg Museum.
Imperial architecture, museums filled with masterpieces, music from great classical artists, and great food and drink – these are what Vienna has to offer. With so much to offer, spending even just an hour in the city feels so much more.
Vienna was the home of the Habsburgs for over six centuries, and you can see just how grand they lived by visiting the Hofburg palace complex, the Schloss Belvedere, and the Schloss Schönbrunn.
The city's museums are filled with masterpieces, which makes it a feast for the eyes. Masterpieces by Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens can be found in the Kunsthistorisches Museum while works by Austrian painters Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele are found in the MuseumsQuartier. You can also find prehistoric finds at the Naturhistorisches Museum.
Vienna's musical heritage is really strong: Beethoven, Brahms, Haydn, Mozart, Mahler, Strauss, and Schubert – just to name a few. And you can hear their work performed in the city's many incredible venues.
Coffee-house "living rooms" are pretty popular in Vienna as are Vinothek (wine bar) cellars. You can sample local and international delicacies at Naschmarkt stalls and its many restaurants.
Austria is truly one of the most spectacular places you could visit in Europe – and the world. And the five places presented here are just a few of those that give you a glimpse of Austria's beauty and wonder.
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