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Zentropix takes on the challenges of ViennaDec 22, 1999 — by LinuxDevices Staff — from the LinuxDevices Archive — views
The Real Time Linux Workshop organized by the thinkingnerds was held in Vienna last week. This workshop was the first such workshop to bring together all the different Real Time projects that have appeared from Linux. Notable projects such as RTAI (Paolo Mantegazza), Kurt (Douglas Niehaus), and Linux/RK (Raj Rajumar) were presented to the 90 strong audience from industry and academia.
There were also presentations from researchers and industry regarding the current implementations using RealTime Linux. These included its use in optical observatories, research into adaptive cardiac arrhythmia control, robotics control, and servo control for optics.
Zentropix, a leading RealTime Linux company, presented the need for the community to support a single unified basic API, based on the original NMT/RTAI API's. In addition, they stressed the importance of supporting and contributing to the EL/IX initiative by Cygnus so that they would also have the choice of a portable standards based API allowing them greater flexibility for development and application migration.
The mood of the event was extremely constructive, with a genuine will by the contributors to work together and co-operate. There was a consensus that realtimelinux.org should be the focal point for information about Linux and Real Time. Further, it was agreed that there would be another workshop at the same time next year to build on the considerable success of this first Real Time Workshop. This is likely to be held in the USA.
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Investing in real estate is a great way for a lot of people to earn extra money. Some people do it as their career, while others like to do it as a hobby. No matter the reason why you want to invest in real estate, there are great tips that anyone can use in the following article. Keep reading below to better your knowledge about real estate investing.
Marketing will be crucial to your success. Marketing is what generates your leads. Without solid leads, you are not going to find good deals on properties. Therefore, if something is not working in your investment plan, turn to your marketing strategy first to see what is going on and what can be adjusted.
Don't make a property investment until a professional has inspected it. A seller may offer to have the inspection done, but he may use someone who is biased. You need neutral inspections or reports from a person that you can trust.
Make sure you have a budget when you invest in real estate that includes how much you're going to have to pay to fix the home you're buying up. You don't want to blow all of your money on getting real estate just to find out that you can't afford to fix it up.
When you invest in real estate to rent the property, make sure you're able to get your money back within a reasonable amount of time. If it takes you years to get the money back in rental payments, then it will be hard for you to use the money on anything property related.
When negotiating, you should limit the amount of talking you do. You might be surprised to know that people sometimes don't do themselves any favors when they negotiate. If you listen closely, you are more likely to get a good deal.
It is wise to have a capable handyman who charges reasonable prices available if you're buying investment property. If you don't, costly repairs may have a negative impact on your cash flow. A good handyman can help make sure any tenant emergencies are taken care of after business hours.
Build your real estate investment buyers list with online ads. For example, you could use social media, online ad sites such as CraigsList and/or the local newspaper to draw attention to the properties you have on offer. Be sure to retain contact information for every person who shows and interest so you will have a well-rounded contact list as you accrue new properties.
When investing in residential real estate, make sure you know the neighborhood you are buying in. Some neighborhoods offer better resale potential, while others are better for long or short term rentals. By knowing your neighborhood, you can create a smart business plan that nets you the highest potential for future profits.
You now see how simple it is to be good at real estate investing when you are prepared and understand how the market works. Not everyone can succeed and make money with real estate, but you better your chances for success after studying the tips that were presented here. Go back over them until you understand it all completely, then go out and make money with real estate!


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Dendreon Corp. DNDN shares gained 4% after a review prepared for federal regulators found some evidence the drug developer's prostate cancer treatment works.
Inphi Corp. IPHI, +1.00% shares rose 27.5% after the semiconductor company raised almost $82 million in its initial public offering.
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According to Michael Trucano from the World Bank, Jordan is one of a handful of countries to watch. "Efforts have been made in numerous countries to replicate and adapt the model behind the innovative public-private partnership driving the forward-looking Jordan Education Initiative, perhaps the highest profile initiative of its kind among developing countries – and one of the better evaluated ones".
Not surprising then to see the Jordan Education Initiative winning a UNSECO prize for excellence in the use of ICT in education in 2009.
But what exactly is the Jordan Education Initiative and what can we learn from it?
The Jordan Education Initiative (JEI) is one of several education initiatives run by the World Economic Forum, others being the Egyptian Palestinian and Rajasthan Education initiatives.
The JEI has the following objectives:
- Improve the development and delivery of education to Jordan's citizens through public-private partnerships
- Help the government of Jordan achieve its vision for education as a catalyst for social and economic development
- Accelerate of educational reforms in developing countries by unleashing the innovation of teachers and students through the effective use of ICT
- Build the capacity of the local information technology industry in partnership with world class firms
- Build a model of reform that can be exported to and replicated in other countries.
The JEI has 17 global corporations, 17 Jordanian entities, and 11 governmental and non-governmental organizations all working together to achieve these objectives, in partnership with the Government of Jordan. Commercial partners include Micrsoft, Intel, Cisco, HP, Tribal, iEARN and World Links.
This PPP enabled JEI to improve learning for 80,000 students, via 3200 teachers in 100 "Discovery Schools". Each Discovery School is fully networked; Internet connected and has access to computer labs and online content.
Jordan participated in PISA for the first time in 2006, and found that scores for Maths, Science and Reading were higher in the "Discovery Schools". Whilst these differences could potentially be caused by other factors, it's reasonable to conclude that the initiative is having an overall positive effect.
Key learning from the JEI includes:
- Never lose focus on education
- Ensure the technology is scalable
- PPP is the backbone with clear roles and responsibilities for each partner
- Strong governance and organizational structure
- Correct scale of program
- Monitoring and impact assessment is critical
- Communication and PR plays a role
- Change management vs. training
- Continuity
(The World Economic Forum)
McKinsey and Company published an analysis of the JEI in 2005, and concluded that effective global-local, public-private partnerships should have the following key elements:
- Clear vision and objectives, powerfully articulated in appropriate forums
- Attractive governmental, social and geo-strategic conditions
- Motivated partners, whose interests are aligned with initiative, providing sufficient inputs
- Programme activities that leverage appropriate partner competences
- Well-supported coordinating mechanisms
- Consistent monitoring and evaluation
- Effective governance to set strategic direction and align partners.
(McKinsey & Company, 2005)
Further information:
Jordan Education Initiative homepage
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When it comes to eating I believe in long term healthy patterns and not a one-size diet that's fixated on rules and restrictions. Balance and moderation is key and eating a wide variety from the five food groups is most important. This does not have to exclude cake, biscuits or chocolate either! We eat beyond the physical need for nourishment but for pleasure, taste, cultural, religious and social reasons too.
I don't believe that food is good or bad and even healthy or unhealthy. I don't get caught up in black and white thinking and I avoid labelling food because I believe the definition of food needs to be as is. If you google the definition you're likely to find that food is a noun and is something you eat; it provides nourishment and energy, helping to maintain life and support growth.
Eating is an habitual behaviour that we cannot live without. Eating behaviours are shaped by our unique physiology, genetics, psychology and environment. As an educator, I work with behaviours every moment of the school day. I assess, model and employ strategies to support behaviour change in the learning process. I see eating as a learning process that requires a landscape of positive behaviours that nourish the mind as well as the body.
Our bodies are incredibly intuitive and know us better than we think. If we slow down, tune in and listen carefully we're able to be more mindful of how to nourish them. The needs of our body change to the demands we place on it and adapt accordingly. Bodies are smart. They thrive on whole and minimally processed food. Eating doesn't require us to count calories or macros, be disciplined and trained to eat less to attain a body that fits with a magazine cover or social media post. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could disregard these messages and teach our children to have a healthy relationship with food and trust their body?
We are individual so our bodies respond differently to nutrition and the lifestyle it's upholding. The best kind of diet is the one that embraces a healthy relationship with food and our body. Learning to value our body and live in it in a more accepting and non-judgmental way is a challenge for many. We're constantly bombarded with misinformation and nutrition myths and made to feel like the failure if the diet doesn't work. Honouring our uniqueness is something that is a lifelong learning process. Many people 'learn to eat' with guilt and shame. Imagine what it would be like if we left judgement and rules behind and ate with neutrality. We'd be able to eat with joy, satisfaction and self-compassion for our bodies.


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Grocery shopping has been something I've enjoyed since I was a little kid. Every week or two with my mom, I loved visiting the produce section, where we would choose fruits and vegetables, and then take them over to the scale to weigh them. Since moving out on my own, I've been able to channel my new passion for vegan foods and cooking. It's awesome that grocery shopping can combine the two, and I can see it as a time to look for new items, and also challenge myself to stick to a budget.
Most people may think that going vegan is super expensive, but girl, lemme tell you something…it doesn't have to be! Aldi has become my new favorite place to grocery shop, mostly because they have unbeatable prices on produce. In fact, all the items pictured above only cost me $34.25! My total is usually $30 or under, but avocado prices have unfortunately risen quite a bit lately. Regardless, take a look at my receipt below, which includes the staples that every plant-based goddess needs in her life.
The following recipe uses ingredients from my grocery haul. Let's be honest…since going vegan, I often times crave a burger and fries. When transitioning into a plant-based diet, it's important to know that you can make substitutions to make some of your favorite meals vegan!
Black bean burgers have always been a favorite of mine, and I used to use this recipe by Epicurious . I went without a bun on these because I just started the 21 Day Fix, and my program is lighter on carbs. You can serve your black bean burger on top of a salad, but it also goes great on a bun with some sliced avocado on top.
With a few modifications to veganize the Epicurious' recipe, here's a new version:
Black Bean Burgers
- 1 can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can fat-free refried beans
- 1 cup corn, thawed if frozen
- 2/3 cup salsa
- 1 cup (give or take, based on consistency) whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
In a bowl, combine beans, corn, salsa, breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin, and chili powder. Form bean mixture into 3/4-inch-thick patties. In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties, turning once, until browned, 5 minutes per side; remove from pan.
This recipe makes 10-12 burgers, depending on size of patties.
Of course, no burger would be complete without fries. I've messed around with several recipes, but decided to come up with my own because, why not? What's great about this recipe is that the fries turn out crispy without being doused in oil. Since they are hand-cut, a tool like a mandolin slicer may be helpful. I decided to be hardcore and just use a knife to cut the fries into matchsticks. If you're anything like me, you'll do the same and blast some Erykah Badu while you cut dem fries like the goddess you are.
Oven Fries
- 3 large Russet potatoes, cut into thin, matchstick slices
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- garlic salt
- garlic powder
- black pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Toss the potatoes with the olive oil on a large baking sheet. Spread potatoes onto a single layer, and sprinkle garlic salt, garlic powder, and pepper on top. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan every 10 minutes or so, until the potatoes are cooked well, golden, and crispy.


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To qualify for the tax you must have a "presence" in the state of California. A presence is defined by having an office or physical location, inventories, or employees in the state. If you aren't sure if you qualify, see Doing Business Rules in California from the state tax board.
Please be aware that this filing entails an $800 advance payment to the state of California to cover the cost of business for the current year.
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Unless this is your business's first year, your CA Franchise Tax form is due to the CA Franchise Tax Board by April 15th. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, file by the next regular workday.
The first year's franchise tax fee is due no later than the 15th day of the 4th month after the business entity was formed. So, if you formed an LLC on June 1st, the first annual fee would be due on October 15th, and the second year's fee would be due on April 15th of the following year.
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If you are new to curling or our Club you are invited to our Open House to learn about what we have to offer you and how we can get you started in the sport we love. Members will be on hand to answer your questions and show you around. There will be information on our leagues and membership options. If you are interested in registering yourself or your child for the upcoming season, we can take care of you right then and there.
Junior registration will start at 6:00 pm. Adult registration will be from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
We will be able to process any new members or renew memberships for existing members who haven't yet signed up on-line. We encourage everyone to come out and meet old friends or make new ones as we look forward to another great season of good fun, good fellowship and good curling.


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Kickstarter Suspends Project that Drains Blood During Gameplay
A Kickstarter project that drains a player's blood while playing video games is suspended due to its potential dangers.
The project, called Blood Sport: The Ultimate in Immersive Gaming and created by Brand & Grotesque, attaches to a game controller and after each rumble, the unit draws blood from the player. Ideally, it works best in games like Call of Duty, where each time a player gets shot in the game, the controller rumbles a bit, and the blood is drawn.
Due to the serious nature of the device, Kickstarter suspended the funding to look further into it the safety and reasoning behind it. But it didn't stop 39 backers from already pledging $3,390 CAD. Backers would get their money back if Kickstarter ultimately decided to close the listing via Kickstarter's all-or-nothing philosophy.
Brand & Grotesque had a response in the comments section shortly after Blood Sport's invention.
Hi All! We're currently suspended and looking into the reason. Stay tuned, and make sure to start training for Blood Sport by donating some blood down at the clinic while we figure this out!
Why would you play with Blood Sport?
Two major questions pop up immediately when looking at this project -- how is it safe? And why in the world would anybody use it? First, the unit is programmed to monitor how much blood is taken out, and players have to put in vital statistics so the unit knows that it's time to stop drawing blood at a certain moment.
Ultimately, the reasoning for the project is to help donate blood. This isn't something that people will just fund on Kickstarter and get in the mail; the creators will instead by going across the country demonstrating the device. Anybody that participates will be monitored.
Originally, the project was to release in mid-March to coincide with the release of Battlefield Hardline, but that's if funding actually resumes in the near future. What are your thoughts on a blood draining device during gameplay, and was Kickstarter right or wrong to suspend the funding?
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Chai Chien LiangNovember 25, 2014, 7:33 pmContributorWell there are some risks associated with any sort of device that drains blood, hopefully they can prove that it is 100% reliable and safe
Elijah BeahmNovember 25, 2014, 7:05 pmFeatured ColumnistI'm not surprised... this had "bad idea" written all over it.
Pierre FouquetNovember 25, 2014, 5:05 pmFeatured CorrespondentI don't get why this is suspended... it would be the persons choice to do this, and I'm sure doctors would be there to measure the amount of blood loss, so that it doesn't reach dangerous levels.
Brian SpaenNovember 25, 2014, 5:35 pmFeatured CorrespondentI'm also disappointed in Kickstarter's decision. If it was something that people could receive by mail and do themselves, that's one thing. But this will be monitored and people would have to sign off on a waiver to do it. And as you said, doctors would definitely be present to monitor levels in case the unit malfunctions. There will be plenty of testing to make sure that doesn't happen. It's for a good cause. Hopefully Kickstarter flips back the on switch soon.


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Development Resources/HOWTO/Conforming Incubation Branding
Incubation Phase (Conforming) Branding
Why Should I Do This?
The Board of Directors has declared that all Incubation Phase projects clearly label themselves - this document describes how to do that. Incubation Phase projects that are correctly labeled are referred to as conforming and are allowed to participate in the Parallel IP process [1].
What is Conforming?
A conforming project:
- Is in the Incubation phase.
- Correctly displays the incubation logo on their project home page.
- Correctly displays the same incubation logo on their project's primary download page.
- All downloadable zip files for builds and milestones must include the word "incubation" in the filename. For example,
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Well, the hard part is at least. We will still be adding a water feature (small pond/waterfall) and landscaping around the patio and deck, as well as a pergola over one corner of the patio (the corner farthest from the deck). But besides all that- we are done!
The last weekend of work actually started on Wednesday. Brian had a lot to do this day if we had any hope of getting the patio laid before our mini-vacation the following weekend. First he finished the patio edging (the 4x4s surrounding the stones). This was time consuming work (which started the previous Sunday), as it involved a lot of leveling and the annoying task of notching the timbers. Next Brian put down landscaping fabric and then created the leveling system for the sand. One board was installed temporarily along the ground (to be removed and filled with sand later) along with a longer board that would be pulled across the edging to create a level surface.
Thursday, two tons of sand were dumped in our driveway which Brian hauled into the patio that night. Next he leveled the sand, which took well past sundown. He wanted to get it all finished so we would be able to pick up the stones on Friday.
I didn't have to work on Friday so in an effort to get more done, Brian took a half day off and we went to pick up the stones and bricks from Home Depot. This was not fun. We needed 186 large stones and 136 small bricks. The large stones were over 20 lbs each! It took us three different trips (using the Jeep and a trailer) to get it all. It really, really sucked. But it probably wasn't as bad as hauling four tons of gravel and two tons of sand.
Our goal for Friday had been to just get the bricks, but that was done fairly early and we wanted to get a head start on laying the stones (we had heard that Sunday would be the hottest day of the year). Brian actually trusted me with the stone/tile saw, so I cut stones while Brian laid them. It took us about 3 hours to get all the stones put into place.
We still had to fill in the cracks with sand and rent the compacter again to make sure the stones were set, but that was easily done in a couple of hours on Sunday.
Edit by Brian: Courtney says this was easy because she wasn't dragging around a 300 lb vibrating plate compactor!
It's such a relief to be done. Brian tells me this was the most back-breaking thing he has ever done, so I guess I'll trust him on that. ;)
Head on over here for more pictures from last week. I'm sure we'll keep updating you on our other smaller projects as we get them done.
This weekend we are taking a well-deserved break and heading out to Las Vegas!


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For event planners and business executives who are unfamiliar with Ireland, one of the most common questions asked is "what hotel in Ireland has business accommodation and conference venues?"
If you're planning a conference or formal event for your company, it can be extremely challenging to find a location that offers professional in-house event management services and has the facilities to make any event, small or large, a resounding success. What's more, when hosting delegates from other countries, you want to host your event in a location that is close to shopping and cultural attractions which are essential to ensuring that your visitors remember your event as an enriching and enjoyable experience.
At Knightsbrook, one of our core services is event hosting. We have a range of venue options available that are all specifically geared towards ensuring that your event goes off without a hitch. Whether you're hosting a few busy executives or assembling an entire company for an annual conference, Knightsbrook is able to cater for up to 1100 delegates with ease. What's more, our dedicated event management staff will take much of the stress of organising such an event off your hands and our services, including venue decoration and catering, allow us to offer you a complete, consolidated event solution.
At Knightsbrook, flexibility is key. Choose from several event venues that are all kitted out with everything you could possibly need for your event. Many of our rooms are sub-divisible for smaller events and we will work with you to prepare the space with chair and table covers and flowers when required. Your delegates will have access to wireless internet, a private bar and complimentary parking.
What makes Knightsbrook an even more attractive option for your event is our close proximity to some of the most enchanting cultural and historical attractions in Ireland. Arrange a visit to the ruins of an ancient castle or shop for handmade crafts in the historic town of Trim.


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Official: Alec Baldwin examined at NYC hospital
NEW YORK (AP) -- Emmy award-winning actor Alec Baldwin was taken to a hospital Thursday after his 14-year-old daughter called 911 saying he had threatened to take pills during an argument on the telephone, a law enforcement official said.
Baldwin's daughter, Ireland, told authorities that she was worried about her father after he said, "I'm tired of this. I'm going to take some pills. I'm going to end this," the official told The Associated Press, quoting from an official report on the matter.
Authorities came to the "30 Rock" star's Central Park West apartment after his daughter called 911 at about 12:10 a.m. Thursday, the official said. The official wasn't authorized to speak publicly on the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Ireland called authorities after the two ended their phone conversation and she couldn't reach him again, the official said.
Baldwin, 51, was released from the hospital in an hour and took no alcohol or pills, spokesman Matthew Hiltzik said.
"This was a misunderstanding on one person's part. Alec was quickly released from the hospital; he's completely fine and will be at work today," Hiltzik said in a statement.
"If there was a real problem or concern, he wouldn't have been released from a hospital within an hour," Hiltzik said later Thursday.
In 2008, Baldwin blamed a bitter custody battle with ex-wife Kim Basinger in part for the anger and frustration he was feeling when he berated their daughter in a phone message leaked earlier to the media.
In the message, Baldwin called Ireland a "rude, thoughtless little pig." He was apparently upset that she had missed his phone call. Baldwin said he apologized to Ireland. He said the message was wrong and "horrified" him.
In his book, "A Promise to Ourselves," Baldwin railed against the family court system in Los Angeles, offered advice based on his own experience with divorce litigation and talked about how one parent can turn a child against another parent.
Evelyn Karamanos, Basinger's publicist in California, didn't immediately return a call from the AP requesting comment.
On March 7, Baldwin and Steve Martin will co-host the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
In September, Baldwin won his second straight Emmy Award as lead actor in a comedy for "30 Rock." Last month, he and "30 Rock" co-star Tina Fey won the Screen Actors Guild Award for best acting in a comedy series and he won a Golden Globe Award for best actor in a TV series, comedy or musical.


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What Is A Niche Market In Affiliate Marketing?
Often times in affiliate marketing or in the whole topic of making money online you'll hear people say "find a niche market to get involved in."
So you might be wondering what that means?
It's rather simple and we first need to determine something else first.
What Is A Niche?
A niche is basically a smaller part of a larger part or subgroup of a larger group.
In Biology you may have heard the term "niche" before. In biology it means an area where an organism inhabits.
While we aren't discussing biology here, the topic is rather similar.
So in short a niche is simply a smaller portion of a larger portion.
Then What Is A Niche Market?
A niche market is a smaller market of a larger market. Let me give you an example.
Let's start with a large niche topic:
Pet Supplies.
Pet supplies is a niche market of the pet market.
Pet shampoo is a niche market of pet supplies.
Dog shampoo is a niche market of pet shampoo…
…and organic dog shampoo is a niche market of dog shampoo.
We can keep drilling down here of course but by now you get the idea.
Here is my attempt at a visual example.
Why Are Niche Markets Important To Affiliate Marketing?
For a number of reasons.
#1. More Targeted
Niche markets are extremely targeted. You might be thinking, so what?
Well, let's take our pet supplies example again.
If you owned a store and a customer walked in and said;
"What is your best pet supply?"
That would leave a heck of a lot of options wouldn't it? You probably wouldn't even be able to help them without asking them what type of pet they have. Right?
But, if a customer came into your store and asked:
"What is your best organic dog shampoo?"
Not only would you know exactly what they wanted, but you'd also probably have an immediate recommendation for them.
Likewise, in niche affiliate marketing, narrowing a website down to the niche level let's us more easily show them exactly what they want.
This leads to my number 2…
#2. Higher Converting
These types of websites are typically so targeted that they convert much better. Since we know what our potential visitor is looking for it's much easier.
This leads to a high sales ratio.
#3. Less competition
This is critical for early success. If you were to build a website about a broad topic like "weight loss" you'd likely encounter some stiff competition right out of the gate.
However, if you were building a website about weight loss for women over 60, not only would you be more targeted, but there won't be as much competition.
This means it's easier to rank in the search engines and make money in the field than a broader niche.
So basically getting involved in a niche market in affiliate marketing allows you to get into a market that:
- Is Targeted
- Converts Well
- And has limited Competition
Win. Win. Win.


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Derek cruising Go With the Flow, a fun 5.9 hand crack at the Grotto in Jamestown, Ca. This image was stitched from several landscape shots taken from servo controlled camera atop a 30ft carbon fiber pole.
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Um, excuse me? Is this supposed to be some sort of accomplishment? 9 inches of snow in Manhattan - more in the boroughs - a warning from the city and sanitation department not to travel if not necessary - and school is...open? Not even delayed? So parents have to conduct the usual morning rush in a pedestrian city and walk quickly through icy streets so they can still make it by 8:15? Perhaps she has confused the Board of education with U.S. Postal Service? (neither snow, nor ice, nor heat, nor gloom of night...)
Regardless of the reason, it's left everyone wondering about her judgment. The city got nearly a foot of snow and forced kids to travel on treacherous streets. And this benefits our mini not-yet-voting citizens how, exactly?
We must not have been the only ones thinking this was a mistake. Less than half of students actually showed up. And most of the ones that did were late.
Moreover, guess who else was absent from school that day? Cathie Black herself! Yes, peeps, she elected to spend a whole day on a press conference lauding her no-snow day decision, and postponed a planned trip to a Staten Island school. Of course, we can't really blame her. Have you seen the unplowed streets in that neighborhood?
But before we heckle "Chancellor"* Black off the stage entirely, let's give her another chance. Maybe she got some bad advice on one decision. How's she handling the real issues, like overcrowding? Well, she's got a unique solution, that's for sure.
"Could we just have some birth control for a while? It would really help us all out."
*We say Chancellor in quotes because, well, technically this title belongs to an education adminstration who actually has a background in...um...education.


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Friday, June 2, 2017
Lessons from Sailing: Practices Makes Perfect
In the past it would take two people to act as grinders to manage the jib and ensure a tight exchange and reset upon tacking. This time the skill became more natural and the second person was barely used at all. As a matter of point, the second person sometimes became a hindrance when trying to navigate between taking up the slack by hand and using the wench to finish it off.
The advantages were that less skirting of the jib was needed because of the increased speed. What I learned from this situation is that practices does improve overall knowledge of how these two sails work and that finding the right spot with telltales was much more natural; taking only a few seconds to set properly.
Part of this was due to the heavier racing schedule and then a latent period of break when I wasn't in town. When I came back things just seemed to make more sense and I gauged the wind, course and conditions better. There was a more intuitive sense on what to do much like learning to ride a bike.
What can we learn from this?
1. Practice makes perfect.
2. Practice followed by a latent period allows for deeper learning.
3. Learning under pressure speeds up the process.
4. Persistence in your goals is necessary.
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To Business Card Or Not To Business Card
Giant bowls filled with business cards often sit atop the registration table at industry events, beckoning attendees to drop their slips of cardboard in, amongst all the many others, to have a chance at winning the lucky door prize.
You find yourself rummaging through your bag, briefcase or pocket only to discover that little rectangular piece of card, with all your details on it, is MIA. No fancy bottle of wine or complimentary dinner for you.
It makes you wonder, in a world gone digital, do we even need the humble business card anymore?
As the digital landscape ensues, the little business card has somewhat held its own. However the functionality of the card, exchanging contact information, is almost rendered superfluous with the virtual ways of connecting through platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and various apps.
"Those different approaches has totally filled the functional purpose, I believe," says Kasia Wydrowski, creative director at STW's Designworks.
"But I strongly believe the business card still has a very relevant purpose. The primary purpose of the business card is now an opportunity to be remembered and not to be filed away. It is now a really relevant touchpoint."
LinkedIn is a client of public relations agency Edelman, and Edelman's general manager Matthew Gain says you can find virtually anyone on the platform.
LinkedIn as a platform has removed the need almost to have a contact book or a contact bowl with all the cards on your desk.
However, when it comes to formal situations such as client meetings and pitches, Gain believes there's a formality associated with distributing the cardboard slips.
"The process of handing out your card, it's a way to get the meeting underway, for people to recognise who the most senior person in the room is and to then have all the names of the people they're meeting in front of them," he says.
"But I don't know if the business card after that is as useful as it was in the past. Often they come back in piles and stacks on people's desks afterwards and aren't necessarily referred to as much and people will often connect on LinkedIn."
While in Australia there isn't a firm routine for handing out cards, many Asian countries have a cemented ritual for exchanging the information. At a recent meeting, Alicia Beachley, owner of brand activation agency April5, came across this routine and says that if she hadn't had her business cards on her at the time, it would have been a "cultural misstep".
"The expectation is that you trade cards," she says, outlining the respect the receiver needs to show the card, such as putting it in front of your book or table.
"I've had three situations recently where I've been dealing with companies who are Asian based… and that's what made us think 'oh let's do a reprint'."
So while business cards are still used, once someone has exchanged their details they tend to end up in precarious little stacks on our desks.
"Once you've got the card it almost becomes redundant," says Beachley, referencing an app on her phone, CamCard, that reads the card's info and imports in into her device.
TouchBase is another business card reader app where the receiver taps the card against the phone and it transmits the info across. So while the functional side of the business card has been altered by technology, Designworks' Wydrowski believes they're still important in conveying a sense of yourself and your brand.
"While the function has decreased a lot, the symbolic and significance has risen," she says.
"It's such a reflection of your business and your personal brand. It does increase your esteem, it's something your employees buy into. It holds a lot of symbology.
"The craft gives credibility to the message."
Co-founder and chief digital officer at online retail company Temple & Webster, Adam McWhinney, agrees that it's a crucial element of a brand.
"It's important for us and our brand that we have members of the team who are dealing with contacts and suppliers that they have a nice representation of the brand in the form of a little piece of cardboard that feels nice in the hand and looks really beautiful," he says.
What does the future have in store for these little info holders? Perhaps a lifetime in limbo, as Edelman's Gain says that while he doesn't really use them anymore, he doesn't throw them out in case he needs them in the future.
I tend to not get rid of them but I tend to not ever look at them again.
"It's one of those things, you don't think you should throw them away because you might need them one day. But very rarely do I find myself going through the stack of business cards I have on my desk to find a phone number."
April5's Beachely also faces the same predicament with her stack balancing on her desk. "I don't know what I'm going to do with them but I don't want to throw them out."
Who knows what the future holds, says Designworks' Wydrowski. "Maybe the next iPhone edition or something will lead to where it's completely acceptable to touch iPhones and you get a song and dance on it," she says.


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A good poem needs 2 things.
Most have the first: an anecdote, theme, or story which supports the poem.
The second is why 99% of poems fail.
It is because the anecdote, the reason for the poem, is a thousand times better than the poem.
One attempt to fix this is to write a poem which is so brief, the anecdote is the poem.
The other is to make the poem so lengthy that it forgets, for many lines, its theme. Both of these attempts fail.
99% of poetry stinks.
One might counter this with a list of exemplary qualities which every poem requires to be successful. But the problem with this is that such lists can go on forever. We believe the simple "anecdote" warning above beats every list in the world.
And further, any lengthy list of what makes a poem good can actually do harm, as striving to satisfy many elements of expression may destroy the poem's unity. Wit lessens options; it doesn't expand them.
Pope's phrase is exemplary: " what oft' was thought, but ne'er so well expressed." A poem needs but 2 things ever: 'what people are thinking' and the 'better expression of it.' The 'better' is the rub. And 'what people are actually thinking' helps, too.
Pope, the Augustan Wit, belongs to an era lost to our day—flying beyond the Romantics and the Moderns, so that Pope is hardly considered a poet at all to those who long ago bought into aesthetic statements such as the "Red Wheel Barrow."
The fetish of the romantically tinged image of the early Modernists struck a blow against philosophical wit—to no effect, really.
Wit looking at objects is all poetry is, and has ever been.
The Romantics—who the Moderns and Post-Moderns have never quite escaped—countered the Augustan Wits with heart.
But as we examine the Romantics from our modern future, we see the Romantics were Wits, too. Read Byron.
Today, most poetry has neither wit nor heart: no, that may not be quite true. It often has heart, but no wit. Or wit, but no heart. The good poem tends to have both: a good theme sweetly expressed. But modern poetry has mostly left this combination behind, in the name of (what to call it?) a modernity which considers itself too modern for any broad sense of sweetness, virtue, or virtuosity.
Modernity has replaced the Muse. Today poets write as they are taught: to write against the past, instead of adding to its glories. One criterion exists in the Post-Modern, Creative Writing Program Era: Whatever you do, avoid the Iconic Past. Write in any manner you like, just as long as you don't sound like Byron!
A good example of how this Modern Stupidity has replaced the Muse is the following poem which every modern loves.
In this poem, the ten year old who rhymes is secret code for Keats, Poe, Byron.
And the schoolteacher (cunningly dismissed, as well) in this poem is nothing more than tradition and poetry itself, replaced by the 20th-century, business model, vanity of the Creative Writing Program—which became a kind of solution during Bunting's lifetime to the insulting woes described in the poem. Bunting's clever poem seems to be a defense of poetry. It's not. It's a defense of modern poetry. And there's a very important difference.
What the Chairman Told Tom by Basil Bunting (1900-1985)
Poetry? It's a hobby.
I run model trains.
Mr. Shaw there breeds pigeons.
It's not work. You don't sweat.
Nobody pays for it.
You could advertise soap.
Art, that's opera; or repertory—
The Desert Song.
Nancy was in the chorus.
But to ask for twelve pounds a week—
married, aren't you?—
you've got a nerve.
How could I look a bus conductor
in the face
if I paid you twelve pounds?
Who says it's poetry, anyhow?
My ten year old
can do it and rhyme.
I get three thousand and expenses,
a car, vouchers,
but I'm an accountant.
They do what I tell them,
my company.
What do you do?
Nasty little words, nasty long words,
it's unhealthy.
I want to wash when I meet a poet.
They're Reds, addicts,
all delinquents.
What you write is rot.
Mr. Hines says so, and he's a schoolteacher,
he ought to know.
Go and find work.
We almost feel sorry for Tom, the sorry-ass modern poet who writes "rot," but still wishes his "rot" to earn him a living. Is the speaker of the poem attractive? Not exactly, though his honest approach is the entire merit of the poem—take this away, and there's no poem. Now, it is true: wrestling with how to make a poem better than "writing advertisements" or more significant than "a hobby" are valid questions, but Bunting's poem isn't interested in that; it only wants us to assume the poet is honorable—simply in the face of the "unkind" chairman's remarks. Unfortunately, the "rot" the chairman mentions, as everyone who attempts to read most poetry knows, despite the poem's self-pity, is depressingly real.
Bunting's poem has heart—but no wit.
Bunting's poem is good, raw anecdote—with a dubious agenda.


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Short StoriesLinks, study materials, and teaching materials about short stories in English
The resources below are examples of the materials I use to introduce my students to a wide variety of short stories and help them learn how to process style and meaning. As a tutor who generally only has an hour a week to work with each student, I enjoy discussing short stories because they provide an opportunity to go into greater analytical depth than we can usually go into with longer works. We can also cover a broader range of authors, styles, and subject matter by reading several short stories instead of one novel.
See the Literature for Younger Readers page for short stories appropriate for middle school students.
Short Story Anthologies
The collections below are some of my favorites, both to draw on as a teacher and to read for pleasure.
The Oxford Book of American Short Stories: Compiled by writer Joyce Carol Oates, this anthology is distinguished by the uniqueness of some of its selections; Oates wanted to avoid choosing the same well-known stories that have become standard choices for such anthologies.
The Story and Its Writer: This voluminous text, which has been through a number of editions over the years, was used in one of my college English courses and introduced me to some of my favorite short stories. It also contains numerous critical commentaries on stories and the process of writing stories, many of them by writers discussing their own included works. New physical copies of any edition are quite expensive, but an abridged "compact" edition of this book is available for Kindle here.
The Art of the Short Story: Like The Story and Its Writer, but on a somewhat smaller (though still substantial and far cheaper) scale, this book provides critical context and the authors' own insights on writing to go with stories by 52 acclaimed writers.
The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway: This is another text I was introduced to in college by a fascinating lecturer who helped me appreciate the subtleties of Hemingway's style. Though his writing certainly has its limitations, these masterfully crafted stories yield rich rewards to those willing to spend time reading thoughtfully and digging beneath the surface.
Read All About It: An anthology of short stories, novel excerpts, poems, and newspaper stories for younger students (late elementary and middle school) that introduces them to important writers and works to encourage them to do their own further reading. See the Literature for Younger Readers page for more materials appropriate for that age group.
Short Story Writing
The books above all contain a wealth of insights and lessons for those interested in writing short stories, but two highly rated books that teach the craft and process of writing short stories from a practical point of view are Joe Bunting's Let's Write a Short Story: How to Write and Submit a Short Story and Nancy Sakaduski's How to Write Winning Short Stories, the latter of which is available for free with Kindle Unlimited as of this writing. Kurt Vonnegut also offers simple, practical advice with his Eight Tips on How to Write a Good Short Story.
Selected Short Stories by Author
Bradbury, Ray
"All Summer in a Day," a brief exploration of the costs and psychological consequences of living on an alien planet, has been included in numerous collections since its first publication in 1954, including The Very Best of Fantasy & Science Fiction Sixtieth Anniversary Anthology. As of this writing, the text can be found online free of charge here (link to PDF file) and here.
Budnitz, Judy
"Visiting Hours" is a dark but subtlely told story about the bond that forms between siblings with an abusive father and about the coping mechanisms that they adopt to deal with a situation they can't escape. The text of the story can be found on the Harper's Magazine website (behind a paywall) or in the collection The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2003.
Dubus, Andre
"The Curse," an intense short story about the psychological aftermath of witnessing a rape, is included in Dubus's own Selected Stories (the Kindle version of which is quite inexpensive) as well as The Story and Its Writer. It poses the difficult question "How does one live with oneself?"
Hemingway, Ernest
Hemingway's stories are most famous for the simple yet powerful style he pioneered, often referred to as an "elliptical style" because of the omission of information that a more traditional writer would convey to the reader directly. "The Killers" is an outstanding example of his use of this style to create a tense, haunting story out of a scene in which no violence actually occurs. As of this writing, the text of the story is available here (link to PDF).
"The Killers": Notes and Questions for Discussion and Writing (PDF)
Ishiguro, Kazuo
"A Family Supper" explores the tense relationships within a Japanese family when the surviving members are reunited after a series of difficulties and tragedies. Though its subject matter is intense, Ishiguro presents it in his typically artful, understated style. As of this writing, the text of the story can be found here (link to PDF).
"A Family Supper": Questions for Discussion and Writing (PDF)
Joyce, James
"Clay," from Dubliners, is a moving character study of the routine life of an unmarried woman in early twentieth-century Ireland. "The Dead" is a longer story from the same collection that, among other things, meditates on how memories of the dead continue to have power over us long after they are gone. Both stories are haunting and thought-provoking in their subversion of conventional expectations about short stories; they don't offer the easy sense of closure and completeness that many short stories do.
Since it is in the public domain, the full text of Dubliners can be downloaded free of charge (including "Clay" here and "The Dead" here) on the Project Gutenberg website.
"Clay" Study Questions (PDF)
Proulx, Annie
"Brokeback Mountain" is best known to the general public as a film that broke boundaries for mainstream Hollywood products, but it was based on a critically acclaimed story that won the 1998 National Magazine Award for Fiction and was a finalist for the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. In addition to its political and social significance, it is a timeless and universal story of the cost of forbidden love. The text of the story can be found here on the website of the New Yorker, the magazine that originally published it.
Salinger, J.D.
Best known for the novel The Catcher in the Rye, the legendarily reclusive writer J.D. Salinger also wrote a number of critically acclaimed short stories. "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" contains elements seen also in Catcher: a troubled protagonist with a bleak outlook, a sense of the corrupting effect of the adult world on children, and a spare style influenced by Ernest Hemingway. As of this writing, the text of Nine Stories, including "Bananafish," is available for download here (link to PDF).
Tan, Amy
"Two Kinds," about the tension between a mother's expectations and her daughter's conflicting needs and desires, is an excerpt from Amy Tan's popular novel The Joy Luck Club that is often taught as a self-contained story. It is featured in The Story and Its Writer, among other collections. As of this writing, the text of the story can be found online free of charge here (link to PDF file).
Weir, Andy
"The Egg," by the author of The Martian, is a short and thought-provoking dialogue about the nature of existence. It's a good story to read aloud to initiate discussion. It was published by Weir on his website, and the text is available here.


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