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IBM Smarter Cities Challenge: 10 Towns Raise Tech IQs
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The city of Boston seems brainy enough, with its 35 universities and 150,000 college students. But at an event to tout technologies that make cities "smarter," Boston CIO Bill Oates said the city had a long way to go.
"We've only scratched the surface here in Boston" Oates told Information Week during Wednesday's Smarter Cities: A Roadmap for the Future event put on by the city, IBM and Boston University.
Cities look to technology to help them keep up with population growth in a time of flat or shrinking budgets.
[ What else is IBM up to? Read IBM CEO Rometty Shares Vision Of Big Data Era. ]
"We are drowning in the complexities of city functions," said Kenneth Lutchen, dean of the college of engineering at Boston University. He said cities able to effectively use mobile, sensors, analytics and other technologies will do better than rivals at improving quality of life and economic development.
An example of cities thinking smarter is Boston's Citizens Connect, an iPhone and Android app that lets residents report potholes, broken street signs and other problems directly to the city. Oates said that the Citizens Connect app had helped the city communicate better with its residents, and respond to them more quickly.
The app, first launched in 2009, has been updated multiple times, spawned a similar app for city workers and, later this year, will be updated again to version 4.0, which will merge the city workers app with the citizens app, as well as adding in a recommendation feature called "Street Cred." It's also being made available to other Massachusetts cities. Oates said that by the end of March it will be available in 35 other communities.
Smarter Cities also look to cut costs via technology. IBM, Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced a series of projects Wednesday.
Two of the initiatives announced are ongoing. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) says it's using IBM predictive software to reduce unnecessary maintenance and has cut work orders by 38%. The Massachusetts Port Authority will expand its use of predictive software at Logan Airport from Terminal A to all terminals and a new rental car facility opening this fall. It's also adding vehicles to the system.
Pilot projects announced included:
-- In Boston, the Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism and Special Events is testing an "Intelligent Operations Center," a software dashboard that draws in cross-departmental data. Its goals include reducing traffic congestion and improving public safety during major events such as the Boston Marathon.
-- Boston's Public Works Department is using an asset management system from IBM Maximo to help maintain its 60,000 streetlights. If the program works well, it will expand to other uses.
-- Boston University's Sustainable Neighborhood Laboratory has partnered with IBM to examine energy usage in residential areas.
-- At the state level, Massachusetts said it will work with IBM to change how it manages maintenance, energy usage and space management across its 72 million square feet of property. The state says it gets 120,000 work orders related to its properties each year.
IBM declined to say what the pilots would cost, but one official said efficiency projects can pay for themselves within a year. Oates said more efficient management of events and assets indeed yields "short-term benefits to the taxpayer."
Cost savings are crucial, as the daylong event made clear that cities lack the skills and finances to develop smarter infrastructure.
"Cities have no money," said Ruthbea Yesner Clarke, director of International Data Corp.'s Smart Cities research program.
Cities touted for their smart infrastructure investments tend to be places like Rio de Janeiro, where governments are spending heavily to prepare for hosting the World Cup and the Olympics.
Clarke said cities might be able to adopt the Boston model of matching technology vendors, city and state IT and university talent. Adding foundation and non-profit support may be the best way to increase momentum for implementing technology to manage cities more effectively.
For IBM, the event was a tactical extension of its Smarter Cities challenge grants, a three-year program where IBM is donating $50 million worth of employee time to help cities address their challenges. Boston received a grant in 2012, which spawned the working relationships between Boston, the state of Massachusetts and IBM, a major employer in the state.
Relationships, not technology, matter most for cities. Oates said "the real valuable part of today is this conversation about partnership between the private sector, academia and cities."
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Each year around Valentine's Day the DRBA honors a business that exhibits the "heart and soul" of the neighborhood with the Heart of Del Ray award. The Neighborhood Pharmacy, owned by Stacy Swartz, emits a warm and welcoming attitude and a commitment to community generosity, said Gayle Reuter, DRBA spokeswoman.
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Day one has come and gone, and it has been a blast. We went back to Schoolhouse at Fall Quilt Market! Schoolhouse was packed full of great speakers, adorable projects and tons of information. We wish you could have been there with us, but we have tons of photos to share! So pack your backpack, pull out your notebook and go back to school with our Schoolhouse recap!
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As usual, the end of Schoolhouse can only mean one thing – Sample Spree! The lines, the crowd, the madness all make Sample Spree so exciting! We love getting our hands on new bundles and love bringing them back to give away to you all weekend. This year at Sample Spree we made out with some great giveaway prizes like BasicGrey's PB&J, Primitive Gatherings' Snowman Gatherings, Zen Chic's Comma, 3 Sisters' Lario and Fig Tree Quilts' Avalon. You won't want to miss these!
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FILE – In this Jan. 14, 2013, file photo, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at a gun violence summit at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. On Saturday, March 23, 2013, Bloomberg announced on a new $12 million television ad campaign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns will push senators in key states to back gun control efforts including comprehensive background checks. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
NEW YORK (AP) — A new $12 million television ad campaign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns will push senators in key states to back gun control efforts, including comprehensive background checks.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the ad buy Saturday — just days after Senate Democrats touted stronger background checks while acknowledging insufficient support to restore a ban on assault-style weapons to federal gun control legislation.
"These ads bring the voices of Americans — who overwhelmingly support comprehensive and enforceable background checks — into the discussion to move senators to immediately take action to prevent gun violence," Bloomberg said in a statement issued by the group he co-founded in 2006.
The two ads posted on the group's website, called "Responsible" and "Family," show a gun owner holding a rifle while sitting on the back of a pickup truck.
In one ad, the man says he'll defend the Second Amendment but adds "with rights come responsibilities." The ad then urges viewers to tell Congress to support background checks.
In the other ad, the man, a hunter, says "background checks have nothing to do with taking guns away from anyone." The man then says closing loopholes will stop criminals and the mentally ill from obtaining weapons.
The Senate is scheduled to debate federal gun control legislation next month. On March 28, the group plans for more than 100 events nationwide in support of passing gun control legislation that includes background checks.
Mayors Against Illegal Guns and other gun-control advocates frequently cite a mid-1990s study that suggests about 40 percent of U.S. gun transfers were conducted by private sellers not subject to federal background checks. Based on 2011 FBI data, the group estimates 6.6 million firearms transfers are made without a background check for the receiver.
A spokesman for Bloomberg could not immediately say if the $12 million was coming from Bloomberg or the mayor's political action committee, Independence USA. The New York Times, which first reported the ad campaign Saturday night, said Bloomberg was bankrolling the ad buy.
A spokesman for the National Rifle Association blasted Bloomberg and the new ads, saying NRA members and supporters would be calling senators directly and urging them to vote against proposed gun control legislation.
"What Michael Bloomberg is trying to do is … intimidate senators into not listening to constituents and instead pledge their allegiance to him and his money," said spokesman Andrew Arulanandam.
Bloomberg has long supported efforts to curb gun violence, including sending New York City undercover investigators into other states to conduct straw purchases from dealers. Last month, Bloomberg's PAC poured more than $2 million into ads supporting Illinois state Rep. Robin Kelly, who won a special primary and ran partly on a platform of supporting tougher gun restrictions.
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"INTERPOL provides its 190 member countries with a range of tools and services designed to support operational activities in the fight against organized crime and terrorism, key among which are the global databases, accessible to National Central Bureaus and beyond 24 hours a day, seven days a week," said President Ballestrazzi, highlighting that in 2012, Arab countries carried out nearly 15 million searches of INTERPOL's nominal database and more than 80 million checks against its Stolen and Lost Travel Documents database.
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Homemade Beer Bread with Sharp Cheddar & Fresh Dill
Click here for my Whole Wheat Beer Bread recipe.
Click here to read about my Onion Rye Beer Bread.
Ready to try baking yeast bread? Check out my Ten Tips For Better Bread, and then try my super popular Farmhouse White, an easy basic white sandwich bread recipe that's perfect for beginning bread bakers and can be adapted in all sorts of ways.
When it comes to minimum input and maximum output in the kitchen, beer bread is about as good as it gets. Five minutes of work reward you with a heavenly aroma wafting through the house and a warm, crusty loaf in under an hour.
I once made beer bread for a cooking class called Cozy Breads and Soups, and even after watching me make it, several people could still hardly believe how easy it was to put together—and how good it tasted.
Beer bread is delicious warm or at room temperature and goes well with just about anything. You can even use it to make sandwiches. A thick slice of leftover beer bread popped in the toaster and slathered with butter is a wonderful thing. It also freezes beautifully. (If you're not planning to serve your beer bread right away, keep in mind that the flavor of any herbs you add may intensify over time.)
There are endless flavor variations of beer bread possible; simply add whatever you desire to the basic dry mix. Try experimenting with different beers and ales, too. A darker beer will give you a deeper flavor. You can even make it with non-alcoholic beer.
For this loaf I used a bottle of our homebrewed Irish light lager, along with fresh dill and finely grated sharp cheddar cheese. The combination was inspired by the hardy volunteer dill in my organic heirloom kitchen garden.
Many people first taste beer bread that was made from a mix. Then they start wondering if they can make their own beer bread from scratch. The answer is yes! In about five minutes.
In fact, once you realize just how few ingredients there are in basic beer bread—flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, & beer—it's difficult to believe that anyone would have the nerve to market beer bread mix. And yet I've seen packages of it selling for up to eight dollars.
That said, why not make up a few batches of your own signature homemade beer bread mix to give as gifts? Just tuck a zipper bag of the dry mix into a colorful tin (or even a brown paper bag tied with a festive ribbon) and voila!—a charming, scrumptious gift suitable for practically any occasion. Include baking instructions written or printed out on a simple card; all they have to do is stir a 12-ounce bottle of beer into the mix, spread it in a pan, and pop it in the oven.
For an even niftier gift, create an all-in-one Beer Bread Kit: nestle the beer bread mix and a bottle of beer in a nice pan. I love my my Chicago Metallic commercial loaf pans (shown in the photo above). I've been using them for years for baking everything from yeast breads, like my popular Farmhouse White, to loaf cakes, such as this Easy Orange Yogurt Loaf Cake and this Lemon Coconut Quick Bread, which is heavenly when toasted. I also really like USA Pan loaf pans.
And if the recipient of your Beer Bread Kit is a very dear friend, you might even consider sharing the recipe for the mix. Or you can just keep it to yourself for a while. It's not like it'll be any trouble to make them some more.
Farmgirl Susan's Beyond Easy Dill & Cheddar Beer Bread Recipe
Makes one 8-inch loaf
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The optional egg glaze gives the top a beautiful, dark golden color. As always, I encourage you to seek out local and organic ingredients. They really do make a difference.
Basic Beer Bread Mix:
3 cups organic all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder (make sure it's fresh!)
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
12 ounces beer
Optional glaze: 1 egg & 2 teaspoons water, beaten
Heat the oven to 375°. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, dill, and cheddar in a large mixing bowl. Slowly stir in the beer and mix just until combined. The batter will be thick.
Spread in a greased 8-inch loaf pan, brush with the egg glaze if desired, and bake until golden brown and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool 10 more minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Flavor Variations (also see the comments section at the end of this post for lots more beer bread flavor inspiration):
Garlic & Herb: Add 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 2 minced garlic cloves (or 1 teaspoon garlic flakes) to the basic mix. For fresh herbs, use 1 chopped Tablespoon of each.
Dill & Chive: Add 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill) and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives to the basic mix.
Rosemary & Feta (courtesy of my bread baking buddy, Beth—see her recipe, which includes metric measurements, here): Add 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary and 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces) to the basic mix.
Italian: Add 1 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano (or 1 Tablespoon each chopped fresh basil and oregano), 2 minced cloves of garlic, and 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese to the basic mix.
Other Additions: Any dried or fresh herbs; 1/2 cup freshly grated asiago (or other hard cheese); 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped scallions; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup oats in place of 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour. Or practically anything else you can think of—just use your imagination.
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MSC Cruises' new flagship launched at the end of 2017 and it's really making waves. Designers of the MSC Seaside had a goal: to bring guests on a big ship closer to the sea. They threw out the playbook and started fresh, creating the Seaside, a new prototype for a class of ships inspired by an elegant Miami beach condo.
Here are 7 reasons by you'll want to get onboard this new concept ship:
1. Her standout silhouette.
It's all part of getting back to the sea. You'll never be far from a view of the ocean on the Seaside. Three-quarters of the staterooms are ocean-facing. They include beach condo-inspired, chic aft corner suites, exclusive balcony staterooms whose private terraces overlook the ship's promenade and even modular, extended family staterooms that can be configured for groups of up to ten.
2. The waterfront boardwalk.
It's one of the widest on any ship ever built. This extravagant, wrap-around public space takes guests strolling past al fresco bars and restaurants in an experience reminiscent of – no surprise - a chic seaside town.
3. All that Glass.
Take a deep breath and keep strolling, over the hundred-foot long, glass-floored 'Bridge of Sighs' projecting out from the ship on the top deck 131 feet high. You'll feel like you're walking in the air - part of the sea breeze wafting around you.
From walking on ocean breezes to walking on water. Two, 131-foot-long catwalks with glass floors continue the theme of connecting you with the surrounding marine environment.
And there's still more panoramic glass: elevators that whisk you up and down with yet more stunning views of the sea.
4. Entertainment in the Atrium.
On most ships, a place to pass through. On the MSC Seaside, the magnificent, three-story atrium isn't just the stylish heart of the ship. It's also an impromptu, multi-media, multi-level 'stage'. Who knows what you'll discover: dancers and acrobats? Music? Game shows? Flash Mobs? Karaoke? Or light shows? If you like spontaneous delight, make sure to keep the atrium on your Seaside agenda.
5. Adrenalin Rushes.
Race a friend side-by-side on two of the longest zip lines at sea, nearly 350 feet to the finish line at the back of the ship. Or spend your day super-soaked in the vast water park with 5 interactive aquatic adventures.
6. Family Time.
Infants right through teens have their own programs that entertain the kids and free up Mum and Dad's time for much-needed grown-up relaxation. Plus MSC has a Lego partnership that makes kids sorry to leave when the holiday is over. The Doremi Family lounge and program is where families can play together during their vacation.
7. The Luxury Ship within a Ship.
The MSC Yacht Club is MSC's version of a 'ship within a ship' is where you can enjoy a private luxury yacht lifestyle within all the extensive choices of a 5000-passenger ship. We love this especially for extended families; those looking for a prestigious and pampered cruise with a private sun deck, lounge and restaurant, can also join other family members or take advantage of the dining, bars, views and activities in the main part of the ship when the mood strikes.
They call the MSC Seaside the 'ship that follows the sun'. We think this innovative new concept ship is going to gain a lot of followers itself.
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