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The much-anticipated new edition of the popular project management introductory book The role of the project manager continues to become more diverse and demanding, placing strong project management skills in high demand. This in-depth introductory guide offers aspiring project managers the essential fundamentals of project management. Fully revised since the previous version, this new edition includes updated project management methods and practices as well as new examples and study questions. Project management guru Kim Heldman presents you with a clear, concise, and enjoyable writing style so that you can approach project management from a practical?rather than theoretical?standpoint. Serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of project management Provides completely updated and revised material on project management methods and practices Features new examples and study questions Addresses how to create project schedules and budgets and define project goals Covers project management principles, Project Management Institute?s project management standards, and practical application of project management for the workplace Whether youre considering a career in project management or simply wish to expand your understanding of general project management principles, Project Management JumpStart, Third Edition is ideal reading.
Senior executives and project managers from more than 50 world-class companies offer their best practices for successful project management implementation The first two editions of the bestselling Project Management Best Practices helped project managers navigate the increasingly complex task of working within global corporations employing distant and diverse work teams. This new Third Edition includes the same valuable wealth of proven best practices, while following up on case studies from previous editions and offering new case studies on project management practices at large and small companies. The Third Edition offers insight from project managers and executives at more than fifty global companies in all sectors of the market. These industry-leading professionals offer insight and best practices for: Project risk management Project management for multinational cultures and cultural failures Focusing on value, as well as cost and schedule Integrated and virtual project teams Covering the latest developments in the project management field, Project Management Best Practices, Third Edition offers a must-have window into the issues and solutions facing corporate managers, project and team managers, engineers, project team members, and business consultants in todays global market.
An informative introduction for those considering a career in project management Project Management JumpStart offers a clear, practical introduction to the complex world of project management, with an entertaining approach based on real-world application. Fully revised to align with a Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge –PMBOK Guide©, 6th edition, this book provides an overview of the field followed by an exploration of current best practices. The practical focus facilitates retention by directly linking critical concepts to your everyday work, while the close adherence to PMBOK guidelines makes this book the perfect starting point for those considering certification to earn either PMP or CompTIA Project+ credentials. Project management is a top-five, in-demand skill in today's workplace, and the demand has spread far beyond IT to encompass nearly every industry; any organization that produces goods or services, whether for profit or not, has a vested interest in ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of the client—this is the heart of the project management function. Let Kim Heldman, bestselling author of PMP Study Guide and CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, walk you through the basic principles and practices to help you build a strong foundation for further training. Understand current project management methods and practices Explore project management from a practical perspective Delve into illustrative examples that clarify complex issues Test your understanding with challenging study questions Trillions of dollars are invested in various projects around the world each year, and companies have learned that investing in qualified project management professionals pays off in every aspect of the operation. If you're considering a career in project management, Project Management JumpStart provides an excellent introduction to the field and clear direction for your next steps.
As project management has evolved and matured, so has the executives role in project management. To ensure the success of individual projects and the organization as a whole, todays executives are increasingly involved in activities such as capacity planning, portfolio management, prioritization, and strategic planning specifically for project management. In fact, more and more executives are becoming certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs). What Executives Need to Know About Project Management offers executives a guide to project management, focusing on what they need to know and what they need to do. It provides step-by-step guidance to help executives get effective, well-resourced project management teams in place and ensure the success of any individual project. The book begins with basic principles, including a detailed discussion of the three best practices that enable executives to ensure effective project management: Developing an environment where project management is viewed as a profession Securing key personnel for project management positions Creating opportunities for rewards and advancement through successful project management Next, the book explores how executives serve as executive sponsors in project management teams, setting forth solutions to the many problems and challenges they face in this role, including managing disagreements, delegating authority, and accelerating projects. The authors explain how the role of the executive sponsor changes depending upon the life-cycle phase of the project. For example, during the project initiation and planning phases, the sponsor may take on a very active role, ensuring that proper objectives are established and that the project plan satisfies the needs of the business as well as the needs of the client. During the execution phase, the sponsor may take on a less active role; however, the book shows how executive sponsors need to become involved when roadblocks appear, crises occur, and conflicts arise over priorities among projects. Throughout the book, helpful illustrations clarify complex concepts and processes.
The theory, practice, and example projects of international project management A Singaporean corporation builds a manufacturing facility in Cambodia, with a Chinese partner, a Cambodian government agency, and value chain organizations in Germany, Morocco, Vietnam, and Brazil. A Russian charity operates in the Balkans and the Persian Gulf. Pharmaceuticals and food come from ten different countries, physicians are from the EU and Russia, and donations are from Central Asia and the subcontinent. A transnational organization markets through divisions in eighty-two countries. The products are designed in Italy, Sweden, and France, with customization done in each respective country. International projects involve a complex network of cultures, politics, laws, languages, and resources that goes beyond the traditional training and experience of most project managers. International Project Management examines the different dimensions and responsibilities of international projects, and outlines what a project manager must know to lead global projects successfully. It also provides guidelines and examples for the international project management processes. This book explores the professional best practices of international projects, emphasizing the importance of leadership skills and virtual teamwork to successfully navigate an international project. Along with discussions on the process groups, such as initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing out, this reference is organized according to these knowledge areas: Introduction to international project management Integration management HR management (Diversity & Communications) Scope management Cost and progress management Risk management Time management Customer satisfaction (Quality) Procurement management CPE in the future Integrating the PMBOK® Guide—Fourth Edition, and the ICB, International Project Management provides international project managers, whether experienced or beginners, with the high cross-cultural intelligence, creative communication skills, ability to establish and maintain dependable project management processes, and compelling curiosity to manage international projects successfully. (PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
The Portable MBA in Project Management covers the most pressing topics in project management and features all the leading thinkers in the field. While most project management books address only the techniques for managing individual projects, The Portable MBA in Project Management widens the scope to include insights for managing project-based organizations. In doing so, this comprehensive volume will help managers combine the power of individual project successes to drive the organization to new levels of productivity and customer responsiveness. Eric Verzuh, best selling author of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, brings together the leading lights of project management in this volume, including Robert G. Cooper, Randall Englund, Jack Meredith and Neil Whitten. In addition to his role as editor, Verzuh draws on his own expertise to address how and why project management is a strategic strength, how to integrate project management into your enterprise, and several other topics for which he is well-known. Together they effectively address the full spectrum of the issues in project management today.
The latest best practice guidance on all aspects of global strategic sourcing-including environmental and international issues Strategic Global Sourcing Best Practices covers the latest trends and leading edge processes in global strategic sourcing, including supply management, t, sustainability, financial decisions, risk management, and international strategies. Offers the latest trends and guidance for sourcing and supply managers Features coverage of understanding sourcing, procurement and supply management, procurement and best business practices, best practices in sourcing management and global sourcing management, financial strategies for sourcing, responsible procurement,diversity procurement, managing risk, supplier selection, project management for procurement and supply managers, managing supplier relationships, international sourcing, managing supplier relationships supply management operations, With the rise of global supply chains, environmental/sustainability concerns, and constantly evolving technology, the time is right for understanding Strategic Global Sourcing Best Practices.
The keys to project management success delivered by one of the worlds most respected experts in the field Why do some project managers achieve their project goals while others fail? Drawing on his years of experience as a recognized global expert on project management and organizational change, author Tres Roeder answers that question, and lays out a proven path to project success. Focusing on the major differences between project management and other types of management—not least of them being the temporary nature of projects versus the repetitive nature of most managerial tasks—Roeder describes best practices in all key areas of managing project stakeholders. A recognized global expert on project management provides the foundational elements required for project management success Contributes toward the fulfillment of the continuing education required every three years to maintain PMP® accreditation Uses real-world scenarios and relevant case studies to present project management concepts to beginning and intermediate PMP®s Contains chapters on Leadership, Buy In, and Negotiation for more advanced project managers (PMP and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
If youre a project manager, you need this guide to fill in the gaps in the PM canon. The Project Management Institutes Body of Knowledge, fails to fully explain certain PM tools and how they work, among other failures. Real-World Project Management fills in those major gaps with irreverence, wit, and wisdom. For any kind of project you're managing, this book presents the high-quality tools and tactics you need to succeed.
The cost manager/quantity surveyor plays a pivotal role in the financial and contract management of construction projects, although the exact nature of the service they provide depends on the project employer's terms of engagement. This can mean acting as consultant in a range of roles including cost and advisory services for budget setting to initiate a project, cost management through the design and construction phases, contract administration and acting as the client side project manager to oversee the entire building process. Cost Management of Construction Projects focusses on the cost manager/quantity surveyor engaged by the project client, and discusses key elements that help drive project success including measurement (based on the New Rules of Measurement published by RICS), procurement, cost planning, contract administration and project cost management. With examples, it provides a thorough guide to the role in the workplace and in the field, directly addressing the day to day situations faced by the cost manager/quantity surveyor. Donald Towey MRICS has extensive experience of the construction industry. His experience began as an estimator with a glass/glazing contractor in Manchester. Following a number of positions with UK contractors he relocated to Australia and has worked with a number of developers and main contractors, as well as doing freelance work. He is currently working in contracts management in Sydney.
The bestselling bible of project management In todays time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. So how can you juggle all the skills and responsibilities it takes to shine as a project management maven? Updated in a brand-new edition, Project Management For Dummies offers everything you need to successfully manage projects from start to finish—without ever dropping the ball. Written by a well-known project management expert, this hands-on guide takes the perplexity out of being a successful PM, laying out all the steps to take your organizational, planning, and execution skills to new heights. Whether its managing distressed projects, embracing the use of social media to drive efficiency and improve socialization, or resolving conflicts that occur during a project, the soup-to-nuts guidance inside will help you wear your project management hat more prominently—and proudly. Get the latest in industry best practices reflecting PMBOK 6 Motivate any team to gain maximum productivity Execute projects on time and with maximum efficiency Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam Its never been easier to execute projects on time, on budget, and with maximum efficiency.
An insightful view on how to use the power of complexity theory to manage projects more successfully Current management practices require adherence to rigid, global responses unsuitable for addressing the changing needs of most projects. Complexity Theory and Project Management shifts this paradigm to create opportunities for expanding the decision-making process in ways that promote flexibility—and increase effectiveness. It informs readers on the managerial challenges of juggling project requirements, and offers them a clear roadmap on how to revise perspectives and reassess priorities to excel despite having an unpredictable workflow. Complexity Theory and Project Management provides remedies through the use of teaching notes, power point slides, a solutions manual, and a toolbox of answers to common project management problems to illustrate how the deployment of complexity theory can make a project more successful. One of the first books covering the subject of complexity theory for project management, this useful guide: Explains the relationship of complexity theory to virtual project management Supplies techniques, tips, and suggestions for building effective and successful teams in the virtual environment Presents current information about best practices and relevant proactive tools Makes a strong case for including complexity theory in PMI®s PMBOK® Guide Complexity Theory and Project Management gives a firsthand view on the future of complexity theory as a driving force in the management field, and allows project managers to get a head start in applying its principles immediately to produce more favorable outcomes. (PMI and PMBOK are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
This pocket guide provides an overview of the telecommunications environment as it has evolved over the past few years, illustrating the need for project management, the significance of project success to the companies, and the application of key project management processes within the telecom environment. Topics covered include: scope management, time management, cost management, procurement management, risk management, communications, quality, human resources, and Integration. It offers professionals a brief and accessible guide to managing telecommunication projects in the 21st century.
This pocket guide provides an overview of the telecommunications environment as it has evolved over the past few years, illustrating the need for project management, the significance of project success to the companies, and the application of key project management processes within the telecom environment. Topics covered include: scope management, time management, cost management, procurement management, risk management, communications, quality, human resources, and Integration. It offers professionals a brief and accessible guide to managing telecommunication projects in the 21st century.
How to manage any project on just one piece of paper The New One-Page Project Manager demonstrates how to efficiently and effectively communicate essential elements of a projects status. The hands of a pocket watch reveal the time of day without following every spring, cog, and movement behind the face. Similarly, an OPPM template reduces any project—no matter how large or complicated—to a simple one-page document, perfect for communicating to upper management and other project stakeholders. Now in its Second Edition, this practical guide, currently saving time and effort in thousands of organizations worldwide, has itself been simplified, then refined and extended to include the innovative AgileOPPM™. This Second Edition will include new material and updates including an introduction of the ground-breaking AgileOPPM™ and an overview of MyOPPM™ template builder, available on-line Includes references throughout the book to the affiliated sections in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Shows templates for the Project Management Office (PMO) This new and updated Second Edition will help you master the one-page approach to both traditional project management and Agile project management. (PMBOK is a registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
A pragmatic approach to project management Many projects fail to deliver on time or on budget, or even to deliver a workable product that satisfies the customer. While good project management goes a long way towards ensuring success, managers often fail to follow the plans they implement. This unique guide helps you understand and successfully handle project management, once and for all. Covering practical ways to solve problems youll typically face when managing actual projects, this pragmatic book takes you through a full project management lifecycle. Youll find ample tips, tricks, and best practices–all richly illustrated with real case studies. Find out how to plan for risk, get wayward projects back on track, manage a whole portfolio of projects, and much more. Each topic in the book is mapped to the exam topics of the PMP® Certification Exam, so PMP certification candidates can also use this book for test prep. The books companion web site offers downloadable forms, templates, and checklists. Explains project management for the real world using a pragmatic approach that includes field-tested techniques, case studies to illustrate concepts, helpful tips and tricks, and downloadable content Guides you to project management success by providing friendly advice, as if you had a friend or project management consultant at your side, discussing issues Explores how to run successful meetings, how to get wayward projects back on track, planning for risk, and how to manage multiple projects Manage your next project with a personal consultant: your own copy of Your Project Management Coach: Best Practices for Managing Projects in the Real World. (PMP is a registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
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Some of the critical factors include changes in the scope of the project, lack of knowledge, skills and experience, fear of change, lack of top management commitment, and excessive bureaucracy. The paper concludes with a set of recommendations to Pakistani construction sector explaining how they can adopt modern PM practices undertaken in developed countries particularly in the UK to avoid the cost/time overruns.
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Business & Economics/Project Management An exclusive portal to the methods and tools the ROI Institute uses to determine return on investment in project management To survive this modern age of financially skeptical «show me the ROI» investors, it is a crucial step for companies to develop an effective project management strategy in order to stay ahead of the curve and achieve success. Project Management ROI takes the guesswork out of determining how to monetarily value projects by teaching the time-tested Return on Investment (ROI) methodology. It presents these results-based concepts in a methodical, reproducible manner that project managers, executives, and analysts can use as a validated reference for future projects. This book focuses on an array of measures to forecast project value and collect data during and after implementation, including reaction, learning, application and implementation, impact, return on investment, and intangibles. Project Management ROI: Is the first book from the renowned ROI Institute to focus on project management ROI Provides both the tools and methodology for measuring the ROI of project management investments Will help project managers discover the value of specific project management solutions to justify project expenditures
Clear, proven solutions for virtual project management challenges Projects Without Boundaries offers project managers a clear framework for bringing both project management practices and project team leadership principles to the virtual space. Written by a team of authors with years of experience managing nationally and internationally distributed teams, this book provides a suite of best practices, checklists, and actionable strategies for managing a project and building a high-performing team in a virtual and multicultural environment. Real-world examples illustrate the application of the concepts discussed, and the Virtual Project Readiness Assessment facilitates both team evaluation and transformation planning for virtual project management improvement. Each chapter focuses on the critical challenges encountered while managing virtual projects and details proven solutions that improve a virtual organization, boost project performance, and facilitate positive outcomes. Globalization and technological advances have merged to create dynamic, productive teams that work together from around the globe; this opportunity can bring great difficulty for project managers, who must negotiate hurdles that do not exist on traditional projects. This book provides ready-made solutions specific to distributed and multicultural teams, to help you achieve the full potential of the global talent pool. Overcome common challenges of virtual projects with distributed teams Navigate complex team dynamics to ensure effective collaboration Work seamlessly across borders, time zones, and cultures Determine optimal virtual communication and collaboration tools Apply traditional project management practices in a virtual setting A team fails or thrives on the strength of its management. Fitting the groups needs, expectations, personalities, and skills into a cohesive whole is seldom simple – and distance adds an additional layer of complexity. Projects Without Boundaries provides expert guidance on keeping it together, with proven practices, tools, and virtual team leadership strategies.
Essential project management forms aligned to the PMBOK® Guide—Sixth Edition A Project Managers Book of Forms is an essential companion to the Project Management Institutes A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Packed with ready-made forms for managing every stage in any project, this book offers both new and experienced project managers an invaluable resource for thorough documentation and repeatable processes. Endorsed by PMI and aligned with the PMBOK® Guide, these forms cover all aspects of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing; each form can be used as-is directly from the book, or downloaded from the companion website and tailored to your projects unique needs. This new third edition has been updated to align with the newest PMBOK® Guide, and includes forms for agile, the PMI Talent Triangle, technical project management, leadership, strategic and business management, and more. The PMBOK® Guide is the primary reference for project management, and the final authority on best practices—but implementation can quickly become complex for new managers on large projects, or even experienced managers juggling multiple projects with multiple demands. This book helps you stay organized and on-track, helping you ensure thorough documentation throughout the project life cycle. Adopt PMI-endorsed forms for documenting every process group Customize each form to suit each projects specific needs Organize project data and implement a repeatable management process Streamline PMBOK® Guide implementation at any level of project management experience Instead of wasting time interpreting and translating the PMBOK® Guide to real-world application, allow PMI to do the work for you: A Project Managers Book of Forms provides the PMBOK®-aligned forms you need to quickly and easily implement project management concepts and practices.
The bestselling project management text for students and professionals—now updated and expanded This Eleventh Edition of the bestselling «bible» of project management maintains the streamlined approach of the prior editions and moves the content even closer to PMI®s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). New content has been added to this edition on measuring project management ROI, value to the organization and to customers, and much more. The capstone «super» case on the «Iridium Project» has been maintained, covering all aspects of project management. Increased use of sidebars throughout the book helps further align it with the PMBOK and the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam. This new edition features significant expansion, including more than three dozen entirely new sections and updates on process supporting; types of project closure; project sponsorship; and culture, teamwork, and trust. This comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of project management: Offers new sections on added value, business intelligence, project governance, and much more Provides twenty-five case studies covering a variety of industries, almost all of which are real-world situations drawn from the authors practice Includes 400 discussion questions and more than 125 multiple-choice questions Serves as an excellent study guide for the PMP Certification Exam (PMI, PMBOK, PMP and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)
This book presents techniques for effective and successful project management across all phases of the project, covering all of the management tools and leadership skills for any industrial project. It presents advanced modern tools for use by management and engineers in decision making, and it covers the gap between project management theories of the actual project. This volume is a «one-stop shop» for project and construction management of industrial projects, for engineers, managers, owners, and anyone else working on the project.
The revised and updated comprehensive resource for Quantity Surveyors working with a construction contractor The second edition of Construction Quantity Surveying offers a practical guide to quantity surveying from a main contractors perspective. This indispensable resource covers measurement methodology (including samples using NRM2 as a guide), highlights the complex aspects of a contractors business, reviews the commercial and contractual management of a construction project and provides detailed and practical information on running a project from commencement through to completion. Today's Quantity Surveyor (QS) plays an essential role in the management of construction projects, although the exact nature of the role depends on who employs the QS. The QS engaged by the client and the contractors QS have different parts to play in any construction project, with the contractors QS role extending beyond traditional measurement activities, to encompass day-to-day tasks of commercial building activities including estimating, contract administration, and construction planning, as well as cost and project management. This updated and practical guide: Focuses on the application, knowledge and training required of a modern Quantity Surveyor Clearly shows how Quantity Surveying plays an essential central role within the overall management of construction projects Covers measurement methodology, the key elements of the contractors business and the commercial and contractual management of a construction project The construction industry changes at fast pace meaning the quantity surveyor has a key role to play in the successful execution of construction projects by providing essential commercial input. Construction Quantity Surveying meets this demand as an up-to-date practical guide that includes the information needed for a Quantity Surveyor to perform at the highest level. It clearly demonstrates that quantity surveying is not limited to quantifying trade works and shows it as an important aspect of commercial and project management of construction projects.
Design management as a recognised role in the built environment industry is relatively new, initially arising from the need for better co-ordination and delivery of design information from design teams to main contractors – particularly important as procurement routes involving contractor led design have become much more commonplace. The advent of design packages driven by specialist sub-contractors has also increased the need for co-ordination and management of the design process. With the growing complexity of construction projects, effective design management is increasingly central to project success. BIM, as it gains acceptance across the industry will undoubtedly have a huge impact on project delivery process and the role of the Design Manager. The CIOB Design Manager's Handbook covers subjects such as design process and management tools, the role of the Design Manager, value management and innovation, procurement routes and implications, people dynamics, and factors that will affect the development of the Design Manager's role in the future, including BIM. It will ensure Design Managers understand the processes, tools and skills that are required to be successful in the role, and will assist them in delivering real value to complex construction projects. Written for both the Design Manager practitioner and students on construction related degree courses, anyone interested in construction based design management will also find the book useful.
How-to guidance for defining and implementing a complex project performance environment Sharing his forty-five years of project management experience, best-selling author and industry guru Robert Wysocki presents a straightforward, enlightening, and pragmatic guide to help senior managers make the transition to an organization that profits and thrives on complexity. The first book to discuss practical project management mitigation strategies, Executives Guide to Project Management presents easy-to-implement infrastructures and processes that will ensure the continued success of your organization and maximize your investment of every project. Collects in one resource all the relevant information for understanding and creating an environment for improved complex project performance A must-read for every member of your senior management team Shows you how to regain responsibility, take action, and skillfully handle complexity to mitigate risk and increase return on project investments Its time for your senior management team to take back control of your investments in projects and programs. Executives Guide to Project Management shows you how to cultivate your part of the organization so that it can respond to a changing project environment with the infrastructure to support the project and program investment decisions.
Launch your career in construction management with this one-of-a-kind book The construction management industry is expected to increase employment by 16 percent over the next decade. This second edition of a bestselling introduction to construction management walks you through each stage of the construction management process. Written from the constructors perspective, this book will familiarize you with all the construction management fundamentals and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is impacting the construction management profession. Covers interoperability of technology advances in the construction industry Explains how BIM is challenging the traditional approach to project delivery and how this affects the constructors role Elaborates each stage of the design and construction process and the tasks associated with each of them Shows step-by-step how to estimate project costs, administer contracts, manage job site and construction operations, plan and schedule a project, monitor project performance, manage project quality and safety, and assess project risks Provides review questions at the end of each chapter to help enforce understanding The tried-and-true project management principles presented in this book will help ensure you a successful start to your career.
In todays time-pressured, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. Project Management For Dummies shows business professionals what works and what doesnt by examining the fields best practices. You can learn how to organise, estimate, and schedule projects more efficiently. Discover how to manage deliverables, issue changes, assess risks, maintain communications, and live up to expectations by making the most of the latest technology and software and by avoiding common problems that can trip up even the best project managers. This adaptation includes: The latest methods to manage resources and stay on track and within budget Coverage for dealing with the pros and cons of virtual teams Tips and information on setting realistic expectations and meeting everyone's needs Methods and strategies to get tasks done with minimal staff Tips and advice for motivating a project team The latest concepts and fundamentals behind best-practice project management techniques The mindset and skill set of today's most effective project managers—what it really takes to guarantee a successful project Information on how to involve project audiences by conducting a Stakeholder Analysis Trends and tough project types Assessment tools to determine strengths and weaknesses for everything from choosing software to selecting a project team Tactics for team motivation and the hottest risk management strategies
Essential insights on the various aspects of enterprise risk management If you want to understand enterprise risk management from some of the leading academics and practitioners of this exciting new methodology, Enterprise Risk Management is the book for you. Through in-depth insights into what practitioners of this evolving business practice are actually doing as well as anticipating what needs to be taught on the topic, John Fraser and Betty Simkins have sought out the leading experts in this field to clearly explain what enterprise risk management is and how you can teach, learn, and implement these leading practices within the context of your business activities. In this book, the authors take a broad view of ERM, or what is called a holistic approach to ERM. Enterprise Risk Management introduces you to the wide range of concepts and techniques for managing risk in a holistic way that correctly identifies risks and prioritizes the appropriate responses. This invaluable guide offers a broad overview of the different types of techniques: the role of the board, risk tolerances, risk profiles, risk workshops, and allocation of resources, while focusing on the principles that determine business success. This comprehensive resource also provides a thorough introduction to enterprise risk management as it relates to credit, market, and operational risk, as well as the evolving requirements of the rating agencies and their importance to the overall risk management in a corporate setting. Filled with helpful tables and charts, Enterprise Risk Management offers a wealth of knowledge on the drivers, the techniques, the benefits, as well as the pitfalls to avoid, in successfully implementing enterprise risk management. Discusses the history of risk management and more recently developed enterprise risk management practices and how you can prudently implement these techniques within the context of your underlying business activities Provides coverage of topics such as the role of the chief risk officer, the use of anonymous voting technology, and risk indicators and their role in risk management Explores the culture and practices of enterprise risk management without getting bogged down by the mathematics surrounding the more conventional approaches to financial risk management This informative guide will help you unlock the incredible potential of enterprise risk management, which has been described as a proxy for good management.
A GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY-BASED FIRMS Used effectively, project management can increase a firm's market share, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Though technology-based companies place themselves at a competitive disadvantage if they neglect this strategic tool, many overlook project management's benefits because they see themselves as continuously adapting organizations. In reality, this role makes project management even more vital. Managing Technology-Based Projects imparts the latest approaches and tools essential to lead a successful technology-based project. It outlines the practical integration of project management with four key areas: strategic alignment of projects within the enterprise, the project management process and its organizational support system, invaluable tools and techniques, and the individual and group leadership within a project's organization. Complete with examples of industrial applications, the book includes: Methods for defining key performance indicators and assessing project management process effectiveness Suggestions for fine-tuning and continuous improvement Practical case scenarios, discussion topics, end-of-chapter reviews, and exercises Attention to project management as it applies to a globalized business No one in a managerial role should be without Thamhain's expert advice. This guidebook is your road map to successfully incorporating enterprise project management into technology-based work.
A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide to project management of construction projects For more than thirty years, Construction Project Management has been considered the preeminent guide to all aspects of the construction project management process, including the Critical Path Method (CPM) of project scheduling, and much more. Now in its Sixth Edition, it continues to provide a solid foundation of the principles and fundamentals of project management, with a particular emphasis on project planning, demonstrated through an example project, along with new pedagogical elements such as end-of-chapter problems and questions and a full suite of instructors resources. Also new to this edition is information on the Earned Value Analysis (EVA) system and introductory coverage of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean Construction in the context of project scheduling. Readers will also benefit from building construction examples, which illustrate each of the principles of project management. This information, combined with the case studies provided in the appendix, gives readers access to hands-on project management experience in the context of real-world project management problems. Features two integrated example projects—one civil and one commercial—fully developed through the text Includes end-of-chapter questions and problems Details BIM in scheduling procedures, Lean Construction, and Earned Value Analysis, EVA Provides teaching resources, including PowerPoint slides, interactive diagrams, and an Instructors Manual with solutions for the end-of-chapter questions Construction Management and Civil Engineering students and professionals alike will find everything they need, to understand and to master construction project management in this classic guide.
Get real-world solutions and evidence-based guidelines for HR project management challenges Tackling major human resources management projects can be daunting, but now you can learn from the lessons of HR professionals who have encountered roadblocks or challenges in similar contexts. Advancing Human Resource Project Management is an in-depth, thoughtful resource that highlights the knowledge and experience of those who have undertaken large HR projects. This guide illustrates what worked and what didnt, with a focus on evidence and real-world cases to illuminate effective strategies and solutions. Each chapter presents empirical findings complemented by professional judgment and wisdom from human resource management professionals well-versed in global business environments. Advancing Human Resource Project Management recognizes the importance of context, addresses the practical and professional implications of managing HR management projects in different industry sectors, and provides comprehensive coverage on implementing global development programs and project initiation and planning. Ideal for global Industrial and Organizational Psychology faculty and practitioners, graduate students, and, especially, HR professionals, this resource uncovers the best evidence-based practices available today for effective HR project management strategies. The book includes: An emphasis on the implications and challenges of providing solutions for HR business problems on a global scale Real-world cases and firsthand professional experiences with summaries of knowledge gained from research and practice Advice on tackling challenges inherent in various stages of a project Expertise and counsel from HR professionals familiar with large projects and from those who study and work in the field of project management Let this comprehensive resource guide your approach to initiating and managing large HR projects. With solid, empirical evidence and relatable case studies, Advancing Human Resource Project Management is the ideal professional companion for those looking to strengthen their project techniques, project leadership, and management skills.
Project management lessons learned on the Big Dig, Americas biggest megaproject, by a core member responsible for its daily operations In Megaproject Management, a central member of the Big Dig team reveals the numerous risks, challenges, and accomplishments of the most complex urban infrastructure project in the history of the United States. Drawing on personal experience and interviews with project engineers, executive oversight commission officials, and core managers, the author, a former deputy counsel and risk manager for the Big Dig, develops new insights as she describes the realities of day-to-day management of the project from a project managers perspective. The book incorporates both theory and practice and is therefore highly recommended to policymakers, academics, and project management practitioners. Focusing on lessons learned, this insightful coursebook presents the Big Dig as a massive case study in the management of risk, cost, and schedule, particularly the interrelation of technical, legal, political, and social factors. It provides an analysis of the difficulties in managing megaprojects during each phase and over the life span of the project, while delivering useful lessons on why projects go wrong and what can be done to prevent project failure. It also offers new ideas to enhance project management performance and innovation in our global society. This unique guide: Defines megaproject characteristics and frameworks Reviews the Big Digs history, stakeholders, and governance Examines the projects management scope, scheduling, and cost management—including project delays and cost overruns Analyzes the Big Digs risk management and quality management Reveals how to build a sustainable project through integration and change introduction
A guide to effective corporate and project management in the construction industry with a focus on the role that people play in the process Global Construction Success explores the importance that human dynamics play in risk management of construction projects. Every time a project is structured, designed and built, personal behaviours and inputs can either lead to success or be the cause of failure. With contributions from noted experts on the topic, the book offers insight into stakeholders' reactions in a variety of situations, provides expert analyses of risk management and proposes potential solutions and recommendations in order to ensure effective construction management. The book explores common causes of project failure, outlines the key factors of successful projects, shows how to implement Public Private Partnerships, explores the different stages of structuring projects and reveals what it takes to manage difficult client/contractor relationships. International case studies of major projects clearly illustrate how communications and relationships can lead to helpful solutions to commonly encountered challenges to achieve positive results. This new and updated edition: Offers a comprehensive review of the impact human dynamics play in the success or failure of construction projects Stresses the importance of the leadership of senior management Offers a new chapter on managing and resolving conflicts Shows why the industry needs better risk management Includes new information for managing communications and relationships Explores new areas of technology that are being embraced by the construction industry Written for construction industry senior management in both the corporate and government sectors, project management professionals, consultants and supply chain participants, the second edition of Global Construction Success has been updated to include expanded material for minimizing risk and improving management quality and profitability when working with international construction projects.


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By next year, the company plans to install Superchargers in high traffic corridors across the continental United States, enabling fast, purely electric travel from Vancouver to San Diego, Miami to Montreal and Los Angeles to New York. Tesla will also begin installing Superchargers in Europe and Asia in the second half of 2013.
This is big news because although electric cars haven't performed in the marketplace as well as the industry had hoped in the past year, Tesla's luxury vehicles are the acknowledged kings of the segment, and when they make bold moves, others follow. Electric cars, for the moment, are here to stay, and Tesla continues to lead.
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In addition to lowering the cost of electricity, this addresses a commonly held misunderstanding that charging an electric car simply pushes carbon emissions to the power plant. The Supercharger system will always generate more power from sunlight than Model S customers use for driving. By adding even a small solar system at their home, electric car owners can extend this same principle to local city driving too.
The electricity used by the Supercharger comes from a solar carport system provided by SolarCity, which results in almost zero marginal energy cost after installation. Combining these two factors, Tesla is able to provide Model S owners free long distance travel indefinitely.
The Supercharger is substantially more powerful than any charging technology to date, providing almost 100 kilowatts of power to the Model S, with the potential to go as high as 120 kilowatts in the future. This can replenish three hours of driving at 60 mph in about half an hour, which is the convenience inflection point for travelers at a highway rest stop.
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If you hear someone talking about spending time with TED, they're not necessarily plopping on a bar stool alongside a drinking buddy or cuddling with a stuffed bear.
They may be gazing at their computer, getting a shot of knowledge from one of an endless array of TED Talks online videos. These acclaimed, thought-provoking lectures on "ideas worth spreading" — starring everyone from artists to scientists to CEOs — arguably get more shares than the stock market.
Yet, it's not confined to the laptop screen. For the fifth year in a row, TED's largest local torchbearer, TEDxPeachtree, presents the live TED-like experience to Atlantans. The all-day affair will take place at the Buckhead Theatre, where the public can soak up talks about artificial intelligence, urban farming, garbage art and a hodgepodge of other topics. During networking breaks guests can dive into culinary and interactive experiences.
"Our attendees have called TEDxPeachtree a brain spa," co-organizer Jacqui Chew said. "It's the idea of being able to spend an eight-hour day away from the day-to-day pressures and just being able to absorb new ideas and potentially see issues and things in a different way."
TED dates back to 1984, when it originated as a California-based conference bringing together a mixed bag of folks from the technology, entertainment and design worlds.
The nonprofit still holds its annual conference on the West Coast, but with a broader scope. The March 2014 conference will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia. More than 50 speakers from a variety of backgrounds will explore a wealth of topics, and organizers sprinkle the event with music, comedy and other performances. Other offshoot events are now in place, including the TEDActive conference.
By 2009 the TED organization was getting flooded with requests for TED-style events to be held in cities around the country. That's when they allowed TED conference alumni to apply for free licenses to bring TED to their own areas.
Atlanta entrepreneur Al Meyers applied, but wasn't the first local to make a request. Tod Martin, a local businessman, snagged the name TEDxAtlanta and began putting together his own local TED events.
Meyers opted for the name TEDxPeachtree. The "x" stands for independently organized, and each licensee operates on a volunteer basis with no financial support from TED. Although licensees obtain permission free of charge, each license comes with a set of rules and a manual to keep the TED spirit intact.
TEDxPeachtree, a Georgia nonprofit, does this with a five-person board that comes together to curate a roster of speakers for each event. The group wades through online nominations as well as names suggested by individual board members.
"We curate speakers on the potential of how important their idea is and the potential that the idea could have to change the world, the way we live, behave or interact with each other as a community or a society," Chew said. "We take it very seriously."
That seriousness pays off. Primatologist Frans de Waal, an Emory professor and director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes National Primate Center, spoke about moral behavior in primates at TEDxPeachtree in 2011. The lecture proved so popular, Chew said, that it's one of the 25 most-watched videos on TED.com — out of more than 30,000 TEDx talks from around the world.
TEDxPeachtree centers each event around a specific theme. This time, it's catalyze, and each speaker falls under one of four subtopics: cities, creativity, classrooms and crowds.
In true TED tradition, the 17 speakers run the gamut: Guests will hear New York-based sculptor Nathan Sawaya talk about building art with Lego bricks, and from local singer-songwriter Michelle Malone. Other speakers include acclaimed portrait artist Rossin; Mark Riedl, an assistant professor in the Georgia Tech School of Interactive Computing and director of the Entertainment Intelligence Lab; and media personality Lisa Earle McLeod.
"Out of the 17 speakers only three are from out of state," Chew said. "It's all about showcasing the most promising, the most ambitious, the most inspiring ideas coming out of folks from the state of Georgia."
TEDxPeachtree events typically sell out. If all goes as planned, the organizers hope to deliver these ideas more than once a year. Chew said the group will be spearheading a partnership with other TEDx groups and a local venue to create four additional events each year.
Although Chew said many guests show up for the networking aspect, "the number one reason people come is to be inspired. They come with a very open mindset and a willingness to just consider possibilities."
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This past weekend, Tom Friedman, of the Times, sat down with President Obama, and Jeffrey Goldberg, of the Atlantic, posted online a long interview with Hillary Clinton. With the grim events in Iraq, Gaza, and Ukraine dominating the news, it's fascinating to compare and contrast what the two former colleagues (and 2008 election rivals) had to say.
Goldberg, in a post introducing the interview, highlighted Clinton's claim that the Obama Administration's "failure" to build up a credible opposition in Syria created a vacuum that was filled by Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), the Al Qaeda offshoot that U.S. warplanes are now bombing in northern Iraq. Other stories focussed on Clinton's apparent dismissal of a phrase Obama has reportedly used to describe his approach to foreign policy: "Don't do stupid stuff." A Bloomberg headline blared, "HILLARY CLINTON FAULTS OBAMA FOR 'STUPID STUFF' POLICY." Politico's Maggie Haberman wrote, "Hillary Clinton has taken her furthest, most public step away yet from President Barack Obama, rejecting the core of his self-described foreign policy doctrine."
By Monday, speculation had turned to Clinton's motives. Does this mean that she's definitely running? (That was Goldberg's interpretation.) Was it a cynical effort to distance herself from an unpopular President? Is she already looking beyond the Democratic primaries to appeal to independents and to moderate Republicans?
For folks inside the Washington politics-and-media bubble, these are endlessly fascinating questions. But what really stands from the interviews is the strident tone that Clinton adopted in her comments on Gaza and radical Islam. In defending the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's deadly response to Hamas's rocket attacks, she sounded almost like a spokesperson for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. In talking about the threat of militant Islam more generally, her words echoed those of Tony Blair, the former British Prime Minister, who has called for a generation-long campaign against Islamic extremism—a proposal that one of his former cabinet ministers dubbed "back to the Crusades."
Let's take Gaza first. When Clinton noted that Israel has a right to defend itself from Hamas attacks, Clinton was merely restating what President Obama has said numerous times. But, when she passed on the opportunity to condemn the Israeli strikes on U.N.-operated shelters, which killed dozens of people, she was conspicuously failing to follow the example of her former colleagues in the State Department, who described one of the attacks as "disgraceful." Clinton did acknowledge that the deaths of hundreds of children in the four-week-long military campaign was "absolutely dreadful." But, rather than put even a bit of the blame on the Israel Defense Forces for its aggressive tactics, she pointed the finger at Hamas, saying, "There's no doubt in my mind that Hamas initiated this conflict and wanted to do so in order to leverage its position…. So the ultimate responsibility has to rest on Hamas and the decisions it made."
Another area where Clinton entered the realm of AIPAC talking points was in accusing Hamas of "stage-managing" the conflict and criticizing the media for going along with it:
What you see is largely what Hamas invites and permits Western journalists to report on from Gaza. It's the old PR problem that Israel has. Yes, there are substantive, deep levels of antagonism or anti-Semitism towards Israel, because it's a powerful state, a really effective military. And Hamas paints itself as the defender of the rights of the Palestinians to have their own state. So the PR battle is one that is historically tilted against Israel.
These statements will have delighted Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, whom Clinton defended several times in the interview. She even endorsed Netanyahu's recent suggestion that Israel would never give up security control of the West Bank, a statement that some analysts have seized upon as the death knell for the two-state solution. "If I were the prime minister of Israel, you're damn right I would expect to have control over security," Clinton said of the West Bank, citing the need to "protect Israel from the influx of Hamas or cross-border attacks from anywhere else."
Even for a former New York politician, these were contentious statements. But what is their ultimate import?
The cynical view is that Clinton is simply trying up shore up her reputation as a staunch ally of Israel. Earlier in Clinton's career, pro-Israeli groups accused her of getting too close to the Palestinian cause. In 1999, a picture of her kissing Suha Arafat on the cheek ended up on the front page of the New York Post, under the headline "SHAME ON HILLARY." After moving to New York in 2001 and running for senator, she adopted the default stance of most elected officials from the Empire State: unstinting support for Israel. As Secretary of State, in 2009-2010, she took part in efforts to restart the peace process, which, partly as a result of Israel continuing to expand its settlements, didn't go anywhere. Unlike President Obama, however, Clinton maintained a reasonably cordial relationship with Netanyahu, and that was reflected in her supportive remarks to Goldberg.
If Clinton is courting the pro-Israel lobby, it wouldn't be exactly surprising. With the Republican Party busy trying to make inroads among wealthy Jewish campaign donors, it hardly behooves her to adopt a more critical approach to the Arab-Israeli conflict shortly before announcing a run for President.
If you study Clinton's words, though, there seem to be more to them than pandering. For one, she clearly believes that the best way to exert pressure on Israeli politicians, such as Netanyahu, is to win their confidence. Implicit in her comments is the suggestion that President Obama, by not making much of an effort to hide his dislike of the Israeli Prime Minister, or to win over the Israeli public, made another error. Referring to the failed negotiations at the end of her husband's Presidency, the last occasion on which the Israelis and Palestinians came close to making peace, the former Secretary of State said, "Bill Clinton is adored in Israel, as you know. He got Netanyahu to give up territory, which Netanyahu believes lost him the prime ministership"—in his first term—"but he moved in that direction, as hard as it was." A bit later in the interview, Clinton emphasized the point: "Dealing with Bibi is not easy, so people get frustrated and they lose sight of what we're trying to achieve here."
In this instance, the difference between Clinton and Obama is a tactical one on how to achieve a goal that they share. There is a bigger issue, however, which rises to the level of foreign-policy ideology. Ever since taking office, Obama has conspicuously tried to avoid making generalizations about Islamic extremism, or lapsing into loose talk about a clash of civilizations. In his interview with Friedman, he described the turmoil in the Middle East in terms of history and economics rather than religion. "I do believe that what we're seeing in the Middle East and parts of North Africa is an order that dates back to World War I starting to buckle," the President said. More specifically, he pointed to the rise of a disaffected Sunni population, stretching from Baghdad to Damascus, that was politically alienated and economically isolated: "Unless we can give them a formula that speaks to the aspirations of that population, we are inevitably going to have problems."
Clinton, by contrast, placed the threat of radical Islam front and center, and she didn't shy away from describing it. "One of the reasons why I worry about what's happening in the Middle East right now is because of the breakout capacity of jihadist groups that can affect Europe, can affect the United States," she said. "Jihadist groups are governing territory. They will never stay there, though. They are driven to expand. Their raison d'être is to be against the West, against the Crusaders, against the fill-in-the-blank—and we all fit into one of these categories."
The key issue, Clinton went on, is how to contain the jihadi threat, and the appropriate analogy, in her view, is the long battle against Marxism-Leninism. "You know, we did a good job in containing the Soviet Union," she said. "We made a lot of mistakes, we supported really nasty guys, we did some things that we are not particularly proud of, from Latin America to Southeast Asia. But we did have a kind of overarching framework about what we were trying to do that did lead to the defeat of the Soviet Union and the collapse of Communism. That was our objective. We achieved it."
Rather than explicitly calling for a new Cold War focussed on radical Islam rather than on Communism, Clinton talked about exercising "smart power" and about engaging an American public that is now instinctively hostile toward foreign entanglements. But, reading the interview as a whole, that appears to be what she is advocating—a sustained global campaign targeting radical Islam (some, doubtless, will call it a "crusade") that encompasses all of the options at the disposal of the United States and its allies: military, diplomatic, economic, political, and rhetorical.
As I said, the similarity to Blair's recent call to arms is striking. If Clinton continues with this line of argument, she will inevitably be compared to Henry (Scoop) Jackson, the anti-Communist Democratic senator from the state of Washington who became a hero to the neocons. She will also be compared to modern-day Republican interventionists, such as John McCain. Judging by what she said to Goldberg, Clinton won't necessarily mind the comparisons: "Great nations need organizing principles," she said. "And 'Don't do stupid stuff' is not an organizing principle."


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UNDER PRESSURE Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson was left fighting for his Anfield future last night – after his side recorded a 57-year low.
The Reds' embarrassing home defeat by a Wolves side who kicked off the night rock bottom of the Premier League left Liverpool in the bottom half of the table on 22 points – their lowest points tally heading into a New Year since 1953-54, when Don Welsh's side was relegated.
Hodgson had to endure further calls for Kenny Dalglish and ironic chants of "Hodgson for England."
"It is sad and I don't like hearing those things because I am trying to do the best job I can do," said Hodgson.
"I am working as hard as I can so I can't say it is something I really appreciate.
"At the same time I am not in control of those things and it is the Kop's way of showing they are not happy with what the team is doing.
"As manager you take responsibility for that so I have to take that criticism on the chin as well. It was as bad a team performance as we have given, especially at Anfield.
Meanwhile, Rennes winger Sylvain Marveaux could become Liverpool's first signing of the January transfer window.
The 24-year-old was sat in the directors box at Anfield for last night's match.
No deal has yet been agreed but the Reds are keen on acquiring the services of the former France Under-21 international, who is also coveted by Manchester United and Chelsea.
Marv-eaux is out of contract next summer and would command a fee of around £1.5million.
Reds youngster Nikola Saric has joined Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem on loan.
The 19-year-old striker has been dogged by injuries since he arrived at Anfield from Danish outfit Herfolge in the summer of 2008.


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Even in this digital age, one of the vestiges of bygone days that people still cling to are brochures. Travelers and consumers often still want something to hold in their hand – a guide, a map, an event poster. In a time where there is an app for everything, the paper and ink Visitors Guide still reigns supreme. With that in mind, the Johnston County Visitors Bureau (JCVB) is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2019 Official Johnston County Visitors Guide.
This year's guide return of last year's popular magazine style cover - this year promoting Bentonville 2020. Every 5 years the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site stages a large-scale, 2-day reenactment of the Battle of Bentonville. It was the largest battle to take place in NC and the last major battle of the Civil War. The last major reenactment took place in 2015 with 2,500 reenactors and over 64,000 spectators. The weekend of March 20-22, 2020 will be the next reenactment and the JCVB is already working to let people know.
The JCVB prints 50,000 Visitors Guide each year to promote the county and the guide is entirely sponsored by the 3% county-wide occupancy tax, which is paid by visitors to the county staying in area hotels. Guides are distributed to all NC Welcome Centers in the state, RDU International Airport, AAA Offices along the eastern seaboard and along I-40 west. Guides are in visitor centers across North Carolina, as well as, around the county in more than 100 locations such as hotels, attractions, Chambers of Commerce, town halls and retail stores.
Please contact the Visitors Bureau, to receive a copy of the Visitors Guide or to learn more about Johnston County, at (919) 989-8687 or visit our web site, www.johnstoncountync.org. You can also scroll to the bottom of this page, click on the cover of the guide, and fill-out a small form that will allow you to download an e-copy of the guide in pdf format.
The 2019 Official Johnston County Visitors Guide is Here
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 2:00 PM by Ashby Brame


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A Short History of Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
Was nineteenth-century philosophy merely a substitute for religion?
The American philosopher Richard Rorty once argued precisely that.
Rorty saw intellectuals of the long nineteenth-century (c 1789-1914) as being preoccupied by secular concerns: and at first his assertion does seem plausible.
From Immanuel Kant and G W F Hegel to F H Bradley and Charles Peirce, philosophers of the period attempted to discuss knowledge, morality, freedom and ethics on terms that made no appeal to any special revelation or divinity beyond reason.
But this lively survey argues otherwise: that Rorty's claim is not only an over-simplification, but wrong.
The ideas of the leading nineteenth-century thinkers were not mere substitutions for religion: they were motivated by deep religious concerns.
Soren Kierkegaard famously grappled with God, truth and doubt even as he lambasted the Danish church.
If Nietzsche is the notable exception then he proves the rule since, as he remarked himself, one saw 'the theologian instinct' everywhere in the spirit of his age.
Joel Rasmussen deftly charts the key discussions of an era when the problem of God refused to die.


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USB type-C Explained: Everything you need to know
Most of you have listen or read about the new USB tech i.e. USB Type-C which is equipped in latest devices like Macbook, chromebook pixel, oneplus 2, Google Nexus 5X and 6P and is said to be the future of USB. Everybody is familiar and know What a USB is. But very few of us know the difference between USB 1.0, 2.0 , 3.0 and Type-C. So what is it exactly? – Let's find out.
USB is used in so many ways from transferring data, storage, charging your smartphone, laptop and other devices too and many more. Okay that's good but what's the difference between them? – The main things which differentiate all of them is data transfer speed they offer. USB 1.0 had a data transfer speed of 12 mbits/sec. USB 2.0 notched that speed upto 480 mbits/sec. Then comes the USB 3.0 which offers 640 mbits/sec but this type of USB (USB 3.0 only) didn't do great. Most of the famous one which is being used the most is USB 2.0, After that 3.0.
But there is one more type of USB too. MicrosUSB which is being very popular in mobile devices mostly Android phones. One universal USB for all Android phones. But what's the problem in using this? – The thing is It is only limited to Android phones only and data transfer Speed is not so fast. Neither it is able to charge big devices like laptops and cameras and many more.
There comes a need of a USB which has the potential of great data speeds and yet need to be universal USB port which is so small that it can be used in every single device from mobile phones to laptops, camera and all other devices too. Then USB Type-C comes to rescue which is also known as USB 3.1.
USB Type-C is so small that it can be fitted in every device from slim smartphones to slim laptops and every small devices and big devices too. It has a potential of transferring 10Gb of data every second also it can supply 29 watts of power which can charge not only smartphones but also laptops too. Another great feature it offers is It's reversible. You can use it either way. You don't have to worry about which way to connect. You will be able to plug this in single time, Every-time!
This is a new piece of engineering hard work and yet one more step has been taken towards the future.
Future is here guys and it has begun. Most of the big companies is aware of this like Apple, Google and many more and started using this. We're expected to see more devices offering USB Type-C in future and after some time in every single device.
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With a winter storm warning in effect through Wednesday morning across Northeast Pennsylvania, state and county officials announced measures meant to keep the roads safe.
The storm is expected to drop 2 to 4 inches of snow and ice on the Scranton area today through tomorrow, with snow and sleet this morning turning to an icy mix this afternoon, according to AccuWeather.com. A high temperature of 32 degrees is expected for today.
At 6 a.m., a full commercial vehicle ban will be implemented on:
• Interstate 380 full length from I-81 to I-80;
• I-80 from I-79 to the New Jersey state line;
• I-81 from I-78 to the New York state line;
• I-84 full length from I-81 to the New York state line;
• I-476 (PA Turnpike, Northeast Ext.) from Mid-County (No. 20) to Lehigh Valley (exit 56);
• I-476 (PA Turnpike, Northeast Ext.) from I-78 to Clarks Summit (exit 131); and
• I-180 full length from Route 220/U.S. 15 to I-80.
A 45 mph speed restriction will be in place on all roadways with vehicle restrictions at least during those timeframes and may be implemented sooner and on non-vehicle-restricted roadways as well, according to the state Department of Transportation.
County of Lackawanna Transit System buses will run on snow routes today.
The shared ride service also will operate today under the inclement weather policy, picking up essential trips only, COLTS said


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Hey guys and welcome back in today's we're going to be doing an overview of the new Hulu TV offerings that they just came out with recently and we're also going to touch on the frequently asked questions that people have about this current service that is now available through Hulu.
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So it just came out this past year it's still limited to not a whole lot of devices so that's the drawback right now but they're adding and this is just the beta right now. So there is still going to be glitches and bugs and things that they're going to be working through but once they start offering this on more devices I'll be able to do a more thorough review of the in-app experience itself.
But right now we're just going to be touching on the channel offerings and like I said touching on some of those frequently asked questions that people are having about this current option.
So to get things started first step go down and the most important thing is going to be the channels that any streaming service provides and you're going to get your ABC CBS Fox and NBC with on-demand content.
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But there are some select areas that will get their local channels as well it just depends on where you live so you're going to have to click on little thing right here that says "view channels in your area" and type in your zip code to get complete information and that's also going to be with your regional sports network to see if this TV package offers your regional sports network.
You're also going to want to click that view channels in your area and input your zip code so you see if you get your regional sports network in terms of this overall TV package it's very similar to what you'll see with other streaming TV packages but I always recommend that you compare and contrast and if there are some channels that are really important to you.
Make sure that obviously you go with the TV package that has those channels but this has a pretty good selection here especially when you compare it to things like Play Station view DirecTV now YouTube TV as well as sling TV this is certainly a good mix of channels and another positive with this is you're also going to get all of Hulu's regular streaming service options that they you know the service that they used to compete with companies like Netflix and Amazon Prime video.
You're also going to get access to that content in addition to these live channels so a lot of sports offerings here the important ones are being your ESPN host of channels as well as your Fox Sports host of channels and that's going to more than likely include a regional Fox Sports Network if that's available in your area in terms of news content you have all the big offerings CNN MSNBC Fox News.
Then also just other channels in general that people are interested in things like Travel Channel TNT TBS History Channel HGTV National Geographic going through down those are more of the big ones you know A&E the one that you don't see on here is AMC that's with this plan AMC has a lot of very popular shows. Maybe they'll add it in the future at some point.
They also are kid friendly with the host of Disney Channel's you also have Cartoon Network boomerang also has some cartoon content on there as well but no Nickelodeon and no Comedy Central and just some other channels like that that are fairly popular that are not going to be available on this particular live TV packages.
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We touched on the sports offerings, we touched on the news channel offerings. As well as the kid offerings and then also, of course, you're getting that Hulu package which is going to have every season an episode of Seinfeld which is a big positive.
Also, just the regular Hulu streaming library is going to have some of your Comedy Central offerings like South Park and also just the original content that Hulu has on their streaming service on some of like the Mindy project and things like that so.
Going on down you can customize them with add-ons you can go from 50 DVR cloud hours to 200 you can also increase from two screens which are the base price to unlimited screens and you can also add on a Showtime and get all their content if you want to add that as well soon an HBO add-on.
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Then the devices that this is currently supported on not great at all it's actually the worst in terms of all of the live streaming TV options that are out there it's just going to be on iPhone iPad Android phones and tablets the Xbox one the Apple TV and chromecast.
So you're missing huge ones like the Amazon fire Roku as well as just Mac and PC, in general, that's another big one that's not on here that's quite unfortunate at this point.
This is going to be a $39.99 a month offering little pricey. Now but the positive is you are getting that hulu streaming service which is about an 8 to 10 dollar or so value in it of itself so if you take that out you know technically you're getting this live TV package for $30 a month or right around there so certainly a good price.
Also, another thing to point out is if you don't want live TV at all you can just get streaming package for as little as $7.99 a month.
So just to touch on the frequently asked questions I probably touched on most of these so far but
What do you need to get started with Hulu?
Well you're going to need an internet connection you're going to need an account and a subscription purchase to Hulu's TV offerings and you're also going to need a streaming device that's compatible with the Hulu app that's going to have these offerings on it.
Can you watch local sports and news in Hulu?
It's going to be region by region city by city situation where you just got to type in your zip code into who's search option to see if those are going to be offered in your area.
Can I watch Hulu tv on multiple devices at the same time?
the base package is just going to have two streams and you can upgrade that to unlimited screens if you want.
Can I record live tv shows?
We touched on that you have 50 hours of DVR that you can have in the cloud you can upgrade that to 200.
What does Hulu beta mean?
that just means that this is a test for the full launch that's going to be coming as they also introduce more streaming devices and they're going to be working through any bugs that they might have with this current beta test that's going on but just because the beta test doesn't mean you shouldn't still expect getting a solid streaming service and one that's fairly bug free especially given the fact that who's been around for quite a while so they should be in a place where they're comfortable streaming video on all these different applications on all these different devices and we also touched on the plans that they offer the base price for this is going to be $39.99.
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