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by Mike Masnick
Thu, Mar 27th 2008 11:21am
Filed Under:
copyright, evidence, mpaa, torrentspy
mpaa, torrentspy
The saga between TorrentSpy and MPAA will certainly be declared a "win" (if not a "significant blow") by the MPAA, but it's really more of a sad statement on the way the entertainment industry goes about its business. TorrentSpy announced earlier this week that it was shutting down and giving up, not due to any court order, but mainly because it was sick of the whole process and it didn't seem likely that the judge was going to see its side of the story. If you recall, TorrentSpy lost its case, but not on the copyright claim. Instead it was based on TorrentSpy potentially having destroyed some important evidence. It does look like the company (stupidly) did destroy some evidence, though some of the "destroyed evidence" was TorrentSpy's refusal to keep log files on its users, something it felt would be a violation of its own privacy policy. Based on the destruction of evidence problem, it's not too surprising that the company shut down -- but there really was no ruling at all on the more important question of whether or not simply operating a search engine counts as "inducement." This case also highlighted some of the MPAA's more unethical moves, including having someone hack into TorrentSpy's email servers and forward internal emails to the MPAA. So, while the MPAA will surely declare victory, all the case actually showed was (a) how unethical the MPAA can be (b) that it was able to shut down a site with owners who stupidly destroyed evidence and (c) that no ruling was made on the actual claims concerning copyright.
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GeneralEmergency (profile), 27 Mar 2008 @ 11:59am
Thanks Mike.Thanks for reminding me once again that I really, REALLY need to rethink my entertainment choices. Movie DVDs, Movie Tickets and even movie channels on Sat/Cable are now becoming impossible to enjoy because merely looking at these things reminds me that the people who want to sell me this stuff are disgusting, insulting, unethical, immoral and repugnant creatures that do not deserve one red cent of my hard earned money.
Hollywood...go stuff yourself.
BlowURmindBowel, 27 Mar 2008 @ 12:32pm
Here Here!Very well put GE, it has actually driven me to take up reading again as a major past time. Screw TV and movies, movies almost universally suck lately anyway.
Give me my video-games and a few good books and I'm set for a long (and happy) weekend...
Tis' a pirate's life for me! (presently on sabbatical)
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2008 @ 1:20pm
Re: Here Here!I'm the same way...a good book keeps me entertained far longer than any the just Hollywood produces.
Just Me, 27 Mar 2008 @ 12:37pm
New Movies stink anyway....And last as long as gas fumes in the wind. Can't say much more for the music industry. Wonder if that fact has anything at all to do with the lagging industry? Nahhhh......
En to the El, 27 Mar 2008 @ 12:38pm
A Sad Sad DayIts sad to see torrentspy give up. They were a great site while they lasted, I know all the TorrentJunkies out there will miss them! I never knew about the MPAA hacking into their email servers... Friggin bastards! Now I'm even happier I dont put a dime in their pockets!
Id like to see someone do a report of all the MPAAs unethical behavior, then we'd really see the criminals here!
Imrcly, 27 Mar 2008 @ 1:10pm
crooksThis is just continuance in the battle between crooks and criminals. Not surprising though but I doubt this will just leave court until it is seen through because the MPAA is going to believe their case is stronger than ever.
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2008 @ 1:19pmOk, I'm taking bets on how long it will take TorrentSpy to reincarnate as something else: ElTorrentoSpyo, AmnisCustos, TorrentSpy part Duex! Place your bets
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2008 @ 2:08pm
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2008 @ 1:20pm
Seriously....a) How much of this side of the argument will see the light of day in regular media.
b) How many people who read this site on a regular basis don't already know this side of the argument.
c) Does the MPAA give a damn. (the answer is no).
I'm not trying to criticise the article here, but every piece of news I see that delivers the anti-RIAA/MPAA side of the story is always on websites that cater to geeks (no offence) and the like, and we're all fully aware of it. We're also relatively small in number.
The regular people out there, the ones who need to be educated on all sides of the argument, and the ones who need to be fully educated on both sides of the argument, are the ones who will never read this. Which needs to change, rather quick by the looks of it.
I'm sorry this comment seems to take a negative tone, I am glad that there are places that cater to the anti-MPAA/RIAA side of the argument, (relatively) few though they be. I guess I've just started to see it as a load of people all fuming between themselves and ultimately fairly powerless to do anything about it.
Everyone who reads this already knows it (in spirit).
The people who don't read it are the ones who NEED to know it. And they don't.
This needs to change.
Peace out.
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2008 @ 1:21pmGood thing there is www.youtorrent.com
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2008 @ 1:25pm
That really sucks!!And the thing is it will not do one damn thing against pirating, not even a dent!!!!!!!!!
Talking about exposing the MPAA, I was watching this movie that I,um borrowed from a friend. Everybody here needs to watch this movie/documentary, if you haven't already watched it. Its a couple years old already. It's called "This Film Is Not Yet Rated" and it exposes the MPAA rating system and how much of a joke that is. The funny or I should say disturbing thing is how NOBODY even knows who or how they rate all of the movies. Very eye opening movie!
Anonymous Coward, 27 Mar 2008 @ 1:34pm
Re: That really sucks!!I was just on wikipedia & I thought this was kind of ironic. I guess it is OK for them to copy movies. I hate hypocrites!!!
"On January 24, 2006, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) admitted to making duplicates of a digital copy of the film that was provided to them for the purpose of obtaining an MPAA rating. According to the film's director, Kirby Dick, he sought assurances that no copies would be made or distributed for any other purpose.[citation needed]
The MPAA admitted to making copies of the film contrary to Dick's wishes although they contend that doing so did not constitute copyright infringement or a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). They say that the privacy of the raters themselves might have been violated by Dick. Since no complaint has been filed against Dick, and since the DMCA addresses the act of subverting access control and not copying, it is unclear whether the MPAA's justification is legally sound.[citation needed]
Dick's lawyer, Michael Donaldson, has requested that the MPAA destroy all copies of the film in their possession and notify him of who has seen the film and received copies.[citation needed]
The DVD version of the film contains deleted scenes that showed both phone calls where Kirby Dick was assured that no copy would be made, and the last one, during which he found out that a copy had indeed been created."
Just Another Torrent-Junkie, 27 Mar 2008 @ 1:53pm
Coincidence? I think not!Is it just me or has anyone else noticed a serious amount of FAIL in all media ever since the industry has started fighting over copyrights?
Not just Hollywood but even the music industry has been failing to produce high quality enjoyable entertainment. They are too worried about being paid for the crap they are putting out there to look for and really invest in some true talent.
Personally I'm with GeneralEmergency and BlowURmindBowel. The industry doesn't deserve a single cent from me for the lack of services they are providing. Just give me a good book or video game and I'm set for a great relaxing weekend.
Hollywood shape-up or ship out!
mike allen, 27 Mar 2008 @ 2:16pm
Re: Coincidence? I think not!what you say may be right but concider the writers strike may have had something to do with it.
as to the copyright crap I think the last movie i went to see was the x files movie i have other issues with the movie industry apart from the crap of copyright which is rediculas.
Pete Valle, 27 Mar 2008 @ 3:29pm
Ok...So, how much longer will it take for the MPAA and the RIAA to figure out that shutting down a single torrent search engine is akin to using a bucket to save the Titanic? A new version of Torrent Spy, or two dozen similar engines, will come out, probably within days. All they are doing is giving geeks in obscure countries the opportunity to host new services. Look at what has happened to the Pirate Bay.
Gary Storm, 28 Mar 2008 @ 12:59am
Oh PLEASE....I'm sorry T-Spy was shut down too (but not as sorry as I am over Demonoid), BUT....
please don't give me all that crap about movies being shit and the MPAA being evil criminal bastards. Every time we download a movie (or mp3 or game or whatever), WE are the evil criminal bastards.... and you know it.
In the eyes of the law we are breaking the law. I broke the law when I downloaded I AM LEGEND. I couldn't get to a cinema to see it, but after seeing it (and I knew nothing about it) I am going to buy yhe dvd. It's worth it. It's worth actually saying to the thousands of guys who made the movie and distributed it and advertised it that, you know what, you made a movie worth buying, so here's my $30 to go towards your hard work... it's appreciated. I personally don't think p2p is all that bad as long as people buy what they really like. If you don't like what you downloaded then you wouldn't have bought it anyway. But fair is fair.... buy it if you like it.
My wife is a musician, and yeah she has some free tracks for download, but we aren't going to be able to buy food or pay our mortgage each month or fix the car without people actually buying the mp3's or cd if they like it. We have 2 (nearly 3) kids to support too. Remember that if you download the whole album whenever someone puts it up as a torrent. Fair enough if you want to screw the fat-cats who can afford it, but don't forget the little people.
I know I'll get flamed for this, but I`m sick of people saying the RIAA and MPAA are arseholes (and they can be, don't get me wrong) in one breath when they are being aresholes themselves by stealing (not buying what you really like) on the other hand.
Gary Storm, 28 Mar 2008 @ 1:06am
Re: Oh PLEASE....Oh, and if you want to download the free mp3's, you can get to them via the link above. If you like them, listen to the rest and if you like her work enough, buy the whole mp3 album for $3.50 (drm-free), or the cd for $10 or something like that.
My main point is that if people like us weren't downloading the movie's and music, the MPAA wouldn't be doing the illegal tactics of hacking etc. But can you really blame them? I don't like it, but it's probably what I`d do if I knew thousands of people were sticking their hands into my pockets while I wasn't looking.
Maybe there should be special versions of product for people to try (like game demo's). It would be hard though to justify, as music and movies want to be at a decent quality to shine... so doing a low-bitrate version wouldn't work (like screeners are crap most of the time). Maybe a small size of the movie, smaller than 320x240 for preview purposes on p2p.
DanC, 28 Mar 2008 @ 6:49am
Re: Re: Oh PLEASE....the MPAA wouldn't be doing the illegal tactics of hacking etc. But can you really blame them?
Yes, you can and should blame them, for various reasons. An illegal response to an illegal act is still illegal. Also, the RIAA and the MPAA constantly take the high morale ground in their lobbying efforts, yet in practice they use underhanded tactics to achieve their goals. It's hypocrisy and illegal, and if they want to pursue their lawsuits against infringers, they should be operating legally.
Paul, 28 Mar 2008 @ 3:17am
Re: Oh PLEASE....I agree with you. I download a lot of stuff and if it's good I'll buy it. I will admit though that the stuff put out really isn't worth the purchase price (especially music CD's). I did notice however back a little after Napster was shut down that the industry did start offering more the purchase of the CD's (bonus DVD's, tickets, and other stuff as well). I've purchased a few mp3's from Amazon, but after a HDD failure pretty much like throwing money out the window...my fault since I didn't back them up, but I went out and illegally redownloaded them since I had already paid for them in the first place and Amazon wasn't about to let me go and grab them again for free. I didn't see an option when I went to see if they had an order history tied to my account so I could get them again. If there is then let me know :) I've even downloaded a few movies that I own, but like to keep them on my drive for easy access and don't want to rip and encode them myself. Also, my library of "pirated" stuff is small since I don't like having a lot of useless stuff on my PC...one reason I use Linux (sorry...couldn't help myself)...lol.
El Ignoramus, 28 Mar 2008 @ 3:04pm
What?!?!OOOOOHHH HELLL NOOO!
Boycott the Fuckers, 28 Mar 2008 @ 8:45pm
Lets boycott all music and moviesLets boycott buying all music and movies

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Have you ever wondered why your leadership team struggles so much? Why there is unexplained tension and unspoken expectations?
Leadership Teams are straddled with unique challenges that other teams don't normally face. For example, most members of a Leadership Team often "own" a function of the organization (e.g., Marketing, Engineering, Sales), are rewarded based on the success of that function, and then asked to be part of a team of peers who battle for the same set of resources.
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Big summer movies of 2013
"Elysium," "Kick-Ass 2" and more of the biggest movies of summer 2013.
Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark/Iron Man with Gwyneth Paltrow in Marvel's "Iron Man 3," in theaters May 3.
"Iron Man 3"
From left, Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' drama, "The Great Gatsby," a Warner Bros. Pictures release in theaters May 10.
"The Great Gatsby"
From left, Zachary Quinto is Spock and Chris Pine is Kirk in "Star Trek Into Darkness". Directed by J. J. Abrams and also starring Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Benedict Cumberbatch, the movie hits theaters May 17.
"Star Trek Into Darkness"
From left, bradley Cooper as Phil, Zach Galifinakis as Alan and Ed Helms as Stu in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' comedy "The Hangover Part III."
Roman (Tyrese Gibson) makes a death-defying leap in "Fast & Furious 6" directed by Justin Lin, the next installment of the global blockbuster franchise built on speed. In theaters on May 24.
"Fast & Furious 6"
From left, Morgan Freeman, Jessica Lindsey and Melanie Laurent star in "Now You See Me," directed by Louis Leterrier. In theaters on May 31.
"Now You See Me"
Jaden Smith stars in Columbia Pictures' "After Earth," also starring his father, Will Smith.
"After Earth"
"The Internship" stars Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn as salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital world. Trying to prove they are not obsolete, they defy the odds by talking their way into a coveted internship at Google, along with a battalion of brilliant college students. But, gaining entrance to this utopia is only half the battle. Now they must compete with a group of the nation's most elite, tech-savvy geniuses, to prove that necessity really is the mother of re-invention. Directed by Shawn Levy. In theaters on June 7.
"The Internship"
From left, Danny McBride, Seth Rogen and James Franco in Columbia Pictures' "This Is The End," also starring Craig Robinson, Jay Baruchel and Jonah Hill.
"Man of Steel," rated PG-13
A "Superman" reboot starring British actor Henry Cavill in the title role, also features Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe and, as General Zod, Michael Shannon. This movie is better for tweens and teens. In theaters June 14.
"Man of Steel"
Mike Wazowski has arrived -- and Monsters University will never be the same. With frightening new classes, a campus full of new friends and even scarier rivals, college life promises to be an interesting and uproarious adventure. Screaming with laughter and fun, "Monsters University" is in theaters June 21 and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D� in select theaters.
"Monsters University"
Mireille Enos is Karin (center left), Sterling Jerins is Connie, and Brad Pitt (center right) is Gerald Lane in "World War Z", in theaters June 21.
Director Paul Feig puts his "Bridesmaids" star Melissa McCarthy alongside Sandra Bullock in "The Heat", a buddy comedy about two mismatched law enforcers. In theaters June 28.
Johnny Depp as Tonto and Armie Hammer as John Reid in "The Lone Ranger." Directed by Gore Verbinski and also starring Helena Bonham Carter, Barry Pepper, William Fichtner and James Badge Dale. The movie hits theaters July 3.
From left, Gru (Steve Carell) and the Minions say goodbye to Dr. Nefario (Russell Brand) in "Despicable Me 2," summer 2013's much-anticipated follow-up to Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's blockbuster comedy adventure "Despicable Me." In theaters July 7.
"Despicable Me 2"
From left, Charlie Hunnam as Raleigh Becket and Rinko Kikuchi as Mako Mori in Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' sci-fi action adventure, "Pacific Rim," a Warner Bros. Pictures release hitting theaters July 11.
Kevin James as Eric, Adam Sandler as Lenny, Chris Rock as Kurt and Kris Murrell as Kitty in "Grown Ups 2." Directed by Dennis Dugan and also starring David Spade, Salma Hayek and Maya Rudolph. The movie hits theaters July 12.
John Malkovich is Marvin Boggs in "RED 2." Directed by Dean Parisot and also starring Brue Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary Louise-Parker, Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren. The movie hits theaters July 19.
Logan (Hugh Jackman) is trapped by the poisonous Viper (Svetlana Khodchenkova) in "The Wolverine," directed by James Mangold. In theaters July 26.
"The Wolverine"
From left, Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg lead an all-star cast in "2 Guns," an explosive action film that tracks two operatives from competing bureaus who are forced on the run together. But there is a big problem with their unique alliance: Neither knows that the other is an undercover federal agent. In theaters Aug. 2.
"2 Guns"
Matt Damon stars in "Elysium." Directed by Neill Blomkamp and also stars Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley and William Fichtner. The movie hits theaters Aug. 9.
Teri Hatcher is the voice of Dottie and Dane Cook is the voice of Dusty in "Disney's Planes." Directed by Klay Hall and also starring the voice of Val Kilmer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Anthony Edwards. The movie hits theaters Aug. 9.
Oprah Winfrey as Gloria Gaines, left, and Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines in a scene from "Lee Daniels' The Butler."
Chloe Grace Moretz in "Kick Ass 2," which again co-stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse. In theaters Aug. 16.
Jace (Jamie Campbell Bower) in Screen Gems' fantasy-action "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," in theaters Aug. 23.
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From left, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Syles in Tri Star Pictures' "One Direction: This Is Us" in theaters August 30.


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A judge overseeing a lawsuit brought by the family of a California boy molested by his troop leader in 2007 has ordered the Boy Scouts of America to hand over confidential files detailing allegations of sexual abuse by Scout leaders around the nation. The Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge said last month that the Irving, Texas-based organization must turn over the last 20 years' worth of records by Feb. 24, with victims' names removed, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday. The files will not be made public. Read More: Daily News
Sadistic 'shooter' husband
The young pregnant wife shot by her jilted, estranged husband outside a Brooklyn school said yesterday that she was recovering from the ambush. "I'm feeling a little better today," victim Daisy Torres, 26, told The Post. Torres split from hubby Juan Torres Collazo, 62, months before the dismissal-time attack at PS 384 in Bushwick, but the scorned man wouldn't let it go. "We've been together for eight months," said Torres' new beau, Hector Reyes, "and he kept harassing her and harassing her. Read More: New York Post
Lin fairy tale getting 'real' interesting for Knicks
We can stop dealing in the abstract, cease the comparisons to Joe Hardy and Roy Hobbs and Jimmy Chitwood. This isn't fantasy. This isn't a Hollywood script. We can shelve the superlatives and move on to two emerging truths: Jeremy Lin is real. And because of that, the Knicks are for real. Read More: New York Post
Monaco royal hurt, fomer club owner charged in celebs' NYC bar brawl
A vicious fight involving vodka and supermodels at a Meatpacking District nightclub sparked a royal beatdown that landed Monaco's Prince Pierre Casiraghi in the hospital, The Post has learned. The attack on the 24-year-old son of Princess Caroline and grandson of Grace Kelly came during a late-night confrontation between the prince and his playboy pals and former Manhattan club owner Adam Hock at trendy Double Seven on Saturday, witnesses and law-enforcement sources said. Read More: New York Post
Jeremy Lin headline slur was 'honest mistake,' fired ESPN editor Anthony Federico claims
The ESPN editor fired Sunday for using "chink in the armor" in a headline about Knicks phenom Jeremy Lin said the racial slur never crossed his mind – and he was devastated when he realized his mistake. "This had nothing to do with me being cute or punny," Anthony Federico told the Daily News. "I'm so sorry that I offended people. I'm so sorry if I offended Jeremy." Read More: Daily News


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The truth about Jimmy Carter's 1979 'Crisis of Confidence' speech
When a big historical event occurs, it's only natural that people want to be able to say, "I was part of it," or even, "I made it happen." Yet such claims must be truthful, because otherwise, the opportunity to truly learn from history is lost. And so that's why it's important for me to set the record straight on one Gordon Stewart; for years, now, he has been claiming that he did something that he did not, in fact, do. Nor, in fact, did Stewart have anything meaningful to do with it.
To put it bluntly, Stewart is either misremembering or fantasizing about what happened. But either way, I can't let his incorrect narrative become part of the historical record.
The big historical event in question is what happened in 1979, one of the pivotal years in US history. That year is significant because of events in the Soviet Union, China, at the Vatican and even in the United States. One of the major events from 1979 is the speech that never dies. I am referring to President Carter's "crisis of confidence" speech, from July 15, 1979, which is often wrongly mischaracterized as his "malaise" speech – a term never used.
I will, in the future, be writing in-depth about the untold story of how that speech and the effort behind it came about. But for now, I want to correct the record about one aspect of the speech that frankly I should have done four years ago when Kevin Mattson's "'What the Heck Are You Up To, Mr. President?': Jimmy Carter, America's 'Malaise,' and the Speech That Should Have Changed the Country" was published. It a quite positive revisionist history but, sadly, due to the fact that I never spoke to the author, it lacks the fascinating historical background that led to the speech and its aftermath.
Recently, Zev Chafets' book, "Roger Ailes: Off Camera" which reveals the story of the man who, in my opinion, is the greatest political strategist of my lifetime, has been the subject of a lot controversy.
One of the most persistent complainers in the book is Gordon Stewart, a former member of the Carter White House speech writing staff and now a local news competitor in Putnam County, New York of Beth and Roger Ailes.
Four years ago, in both print and in interviews, Stewart claimed to be the author of the "crisis of confidence" speech. Indeed, even today, on Wikipedia, that self-sourcing reference site, the writing of the speech is attributed to him and to Rick Hertzberg, President Carter's chief speechwriter.
The truth is, to anyone who was familiar with it, is that the idea of the speech originated from a series of long memoranda from me to President Carter and meetings in the spring of 1979 which culminated in the speech.
The initial draft of the speech, which would remain as the heart of the speech in final form, was written by myself and Wayne Grandquist of the Office of Management and Budget who assisted me. Later, my good friend, Rick Hertzberg, the chief White House speechwriter was involved with us in shaping the final text.
At the Camp David summit, which preceded the speech, it was decided to add on a last section to the speech referring to the energy crisis then facing the country. That "add on," which was a late addition and quite secondary to the thrust of the speech, was essentially the work of Rick Hertzberg and others.
Four years ago, at the time of the Kevin Mattson book and the many articles commemorating the speech, I was puzzled by Stewart's incredible claim but not as agitated as I should have been. I am fully willing to take the slings and arrows for that effort. Whatever anyone thinks of it, it was primarily the president's and my initiative. And it is less pride of authorship than it is my obsession with historical accuracy which compels me to speak out now and set the record straight.
Stewart offers a cautionary tale about the truth. For anyone following his carping attacks on or about Roger Ailes they should view his complaints through the skeptical prism of knowing that on something of great and important historical record he was willing to engage in fantasy and even prevarication for the purpose of self-aggrandizement.
It is with some sadness I feel the need to make this statement. But it does remind me that there is an important and fascinating story that would complete the historical record of the "Crisis of Confidence" speech.
One silver lining to this unfortunate incident is that it is a prod to me to get about the business of fully completing the historical record that only I – and President and Rosalynn Carter -- know in full and some others in part. It is an obligation imposed for no other purpose than to serve history itself.


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'Glee' Reveals Who's Returning For Cory Monteith's Tribute Episode
According to E! News, expect to see the following cast members (plus a few surprises) return to say goodbye to Cory Monteith's "Finn Hudson."
Spoiler alert in case you really don't want to know...
"Amber Riley (Mercedes), Harry Shum Jr. (Mike Chang), Mark Salling (Puck) and Jayma Mays (Emma) all will appear in the Cory/Finn tribute, according to my sources, along with Dot-Marie Jones (Coach Bieste), Kurt's father Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel) and of course, Finn's mother Romy Rosemont (Carole Hudson-Hummel).
There may be a few more surprises, but we are told that Dianna Agron (Quinn) and Heather Morris (Brittany) weren't in the script, and aren't expected to appear.
The episode, which according to sources is called "The Quarterback," began production on Friday in Los Angeles, and Lea Michele tweeted a photo of herself wearing a "Finn" necklace while shooting it. We are told that Lea doesn't appear in the episode until the final act, and she does sing.
"We're in the middle of filming [the tribute], and it's incredibly hard," Matthew Morrison told E! News' Marc Malkin over the weekend. "We've mourned Cory, but now we're mourning Finn. So it's kind of like two people in that one person."
How do you feel about the returns, Instincters? Will you be tuning in for Finn's goodbye?
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MFA 2013 Thesis Exhibition
April 6 – May 12, 2013
The UMass Dartmouth 2013 MFA Thesis Exhibition is a much anticipated and celebrated annual event showcasing the artwork of graduating students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The exhibition includes the work of 17 degree candidates who present the culmination of their two to three years of creative research in a variety of visual arts disciplines while celebrating their attainment of a Master of Fine Arts degree.
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Yes, it's still being updated.
OS/2 eComStation 2.1 has been released by Serenity Systems International and Mensys BV. The market for eComStation may not be particularly huge, but it still has its niches here and there. Since there might be folks here that aren't in the know: eComStation is the commercial continuation of IBM's OS/2, developed to support modern hardware.
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RE: Ridiculously Overpriced
by Thom_Holwerda on Tue 24th May 2011 13:15 UTC in reply to "Ridiculously Overpriced"
RE[2]: Ridiculously Overpriced
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RE[3]: Ridiculously Overpriced
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RE[3]: Ridiculously Overpriced
by Adurbe on Wed 25th May 2011 19:33 in reply to "RE[2]: Ridiculously Overpriced"
If students learn how to use a new OS it can only be a good thing in my view. Its these same students that will one day be in the position of CHOOSING the os a business buys.
I would argue, that for long-term longevity, they should concentrate More on the student editions. Basically making it as 'disposably cheap' as possible so more people can have a taste for it.
My university was very good at making us use multiple OS for different kinds of tasks. It might have felt a bit pointless at the time (everyone used windows for everything it seemed) but kindled my interest in such things, leading me to sites like OSNews


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Argentina 28-24 Ireland, 1999 World Cup, Lens
Pumas upset the odds against Ireland
Richard Seeckts
October 20, 1999
Ireland's Conor O'Shea tries to make some headway against Argentina
© PA Photos
Argentina knocked Ireland out of the 1999 World Cup in a match dominated by two strong packs of forwards and the boots of their respective fly halves. Diego Albanese's 72nd minute try, the result of a rare running movement by either side, sent Argentina through to a quarter-final against France, and Ireland home to lick their wounds.
Ireland were favourites to win and confident, as evidenced by their resting of lock Paddy Johns and prop Peter Clohessy. Hooker Keith Wood went on record before the game, "We will win," he said. "The lads are recovered, there are no serious injuries, we are ready."
There was extra spice as both sides were coached by New Zealanders, Alex "Grizz" Wyllie for Argentina, Warren Gatland with Ireland. Gatland under-estimated the Puma challenge, suggesting their pack was overrated. "We have one of the better scrums in the World Cup and we will be looking to dominate them. I don't believe the Argentina scrum is as strong as it was ten to 12 years ago," he said.
Wyllie acknowledged that the forward battle would decide the game, accepting that Argentina's backs were not world beaters. "We'd like to play more open rugby, but in the end you've got to play to your strengths." Ironic then, that ultimately the deadlock was broken by a well executed right to left passing move through the three-quarters bringing about Albanese's try.
The first half was little more than a kicking clinic. Ireland opted for a tight game-plan of kicking. It might have worked, but time and again they lost concentration and conceded penalties. Whistle-happy referee Stuart Dickinson saw to it that both number 10's had plenty of opportunity to show their prowess with the boot. By the ten minute mark, David Humphreys had out-kicked Gonzalo Quesada by three penalties to one. Both men missed drop goal attempts, but two more penalties each before half time saw Ireland turn round with a six point advantage.
It was dour stuff. Even Keith Wood, the man Ireland often looked to for inspiration, could make no impact with his trademark charges at his opponents. An uncharacteristic chip ahead, as he filled in at scrum-half, also came to nothing.
Dickinson continued to award the penalties, Humphreys and Quesada matched each other until Ireland led 24-18 with 15 minutes remaining.
Finally, Argentina started to run the ball and the match came to life. Ireland's defence was stretched too far when Albanese went over in the left corner, narrowing the margin to one point. Quesada stepped up to curl the touch line conversion just inside the right-hand post, giving Argentina the lead for the first time in the match.
Argentina celebrate their win over Ireland © PA Photos
Quesada seemed to have clinched the game with his seventh penalty, one minute from the end of normal time, but nine minutes of injury time were to be played, during which time Ireland ruthlessly hammered at the Argentina defence in search of a try at last. By now they were running their penalties, the three point option from Humphreys' boot being insufficient to put them back in front.
It was a taste of what might have made the game more of a spectacle had either side shown greater endeavour earlier. Ireland's desperate efforts included a 14-man lineout, but the Pumas defence was heroically solid and, ultimately, Humphreys' 100 per cent kicking performance was not enough. Paul Wallace was within inches of burrowing over the try line when Dickinson blew his tired whistle for the last time.
Wyllie was justifiably proud. "Not many people thought Argentina would do well. If the teams had been seeded, then Samoa and Ireland would have been in front of us, and we beat them both." For Gatland, who had never played an international for the All Blacks while Wyllie was their coach, this was another shortcoming.
Argentina marched into a quarter-final in Dublin, where France found their feet for the first time in the tournament, beating them 47-26. Ireland v Argentina matches have been notoriously feisty since 1999, the teams meeting again in the Rugby World Cups in 2003 and 2007, with one win apiece.
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Big Spring —The Steers' redemption of last year's 0-10 record is well underway. Big Spring is now 3-0 as they head into Friday's homecoming game against Andrews and senior linebacker Max Pappajohn has played a big part of the program's success. "He had the big hit of the game (against Lake View) defensively," BSHS Head Coach Phillip Ritchey said. "He is all over the field making plays and being a leader."Pappajohn also plays tight end on the offensive side of the ball.Coahoma —Coahoma Head Coach Trey Gardner's squad has had some ups and downs as the 1-2 Bulldogs were narrowly defeated by Forsan in their opener, rebounded with a big win over Coleman in week two, then fell last Friday to Colorado City. Gardner was hampered by injuries, however, senior linebacker and guard Alex Hill was one of the bright spots in the Bulldogs 20-6 loss."He had 13 tackles and a fumble recovery," Gardner saidof Hill. "He anchors our defense and does a good job at the middle linebacker position, too."FORSAN — The Forsan Buffaloes took out rival Stanton on Friday to improve to 3-0 on the season for the first time since 1998. A consistent force on offense and defense has been the multi-purpose Trevor Burchett, who led the Buffs on defense in their latest win."He was our leading tackler," Phillips said. "He made seven solo tackles and prevented some long runs. As a free safety, he's a good one to have back there. He also made a couple of good plays on special teams. He's just solid on both sides of the ball."


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Detroit Auto Show: The Only Car That Matters
The VL Destino marries a Corvette engine to the body of a Fisker Karma sedan. WSJ 'Rumble Seat' columnist Dan Neil joins The News Hub to explain why this wildcat of a car stole the Detroit Auto Show.
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Summit League Women: South Dakota State Eight Game Win Streak Snapped at IUPUI
IUPUI forced 25 South Dakota State turnovers and got 27 points from DeAirra Goss, as the Jags moved into a first place tie with the Jacks in the Summit League, winning 76-66 in Indianapolis.
The loss is the first in conference play for SDSU, who had won eight straight coming in to the game Saturday.
Both teams struggled to take care of the basketball in this match-up of two of the top defensive teams in the league, combining for 16 turnovers in the first 10 minutes of the first half.
Offensively, the Jackrabbits established Mariah Clarin down low early, and she knocked down four inside baskets to grab eight of SDSU's first nine points.
At the other end, Nicole Rogers was lighting it up from the outside with four first half 3-pointers for IUPUI.
The Jacks defense got some help from the Jags in the first half, as IUPUI missed on several opportunities inside and went 1-of-6 during one stetch, allowing SDSU to build a five point lead.
But Goss found her scoring touch late in the half, sparking a 12-1 IUPUI run to turn a five point deficit into a six point lead, as Goss went 5-of-7 from the floor and 5-of-6 from the line for 15 first half points as the home team led 39-35 at intermission.
The Jags pushed the lead to as many as ten early in the second half, as SDSU opened 0-of-5 from the floor and went without a field goal for the first 5:10 of the half.
The Jackrabbits did cut into that advantage five minutes later, as Steph Paluch and Clarin helped SDSU to move to within two.
But too many Jacks turnovers and too much Goss down the stretch helped IUPUI finish the game on a 23-15 run. making it three wins in the last four regular season meetings for the Jags over SDSU.
Clarin led the Jacks with 13 points, Paluch scored all 11 of her points in the second half, Chynna Stevens added 10.
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Software security company Palo Alto Networks and online travel service company Kayak Software set the expected price ranges for their initial public offerings, prodded by a successful debut by IT software company ServiceNow.
ServiceNow's public debut was in the spotlight as a successful IPO could pave the way for other offerings in an otherwise sluggish global IPO market.
The company's shares soared 29 percent in their New York Stock Exchange debut last month, as the IT software company reawakened a market that had cooled amid the European debt crisis and in the aftermath of Facebook'sbotched IPO.
Palo Alto Networks on Monday said it expects to sell 6.2 million shares between $34 and $37 each. At the high end of the expected price range, Palo Alto is expected to be valued at $2.4 billion.
For the year ended 2011, the company posted a net loss of $12.5 million on a revenue of $118.6 million.
The company expects to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PANW." Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup are the lead underwriters on the issue.
Kayak expects to sell 3.5 million shares between $22 and $25 each. At the high end of its expected range, Kayak is expected to be valued at $964 million.
Kayak is backed by private-equity players like General Catalyst Partners, Sequoia Capital, Accel Funds, and Oak Investment Partners.
The company expects to lists its shares on the Nasdaq under the symbol "KYAK." Its offering is being underwritten by Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank Securities among others.
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If you're mad about paying high tolls, you should be furious about the politics brewing at the expressway authority.
Political appointees orchestrated a coup last week, ousting its executive director,who had actually cleaned up the scandal- and conflict-coated agency — and saved the authority money.
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The Nigerian once again made all the difference against the Red Lizards, as was the case in the reverse fixture which they won 1-0 in Kolkata...
The Kolkatan outfit had taken the lead in the sixth minute when Edeh Chidi opened the scoring, while Arata Izumi drew the Red Lizards level in the 17th minute, but for the Nigerian to score the winner from the spot in the 75th minute.
Pune FC made three changes as Subhash Singh, Chika Wali and Mumtaz Akhtar were included in the starting lineup.
Australian striker Andrew Barisic started on the bench for the away side, while Raju Gaikwad returned to the side in place of suspended defender Uga Okpara.
The home side launched the ball towards James Moga from the first minute onwards as the South Sudanese made life difficult for the East Bengal citadel. However it was the away side who took the lead in the sixth minute.
East Bengal's top scorer Edeh Chidi was bang on target after Harmanjot Khabra crossed from the right found the Nigerian who blasted it past Abhra Mondal.
James Moga continued to threaten and his physical presence was asking questions of the East Bengal backline.
It took 11 minutes for the equaliser to come as it all started from Douhou Pierre winning the free-kick from which Moga headed it towards Izumi Arata to finish clinically to make it 1-1.
East Bengal defender Raju Gaikwad's inclusion added an attacking threat as his throw-ins were a constant menace for the home side to deal with.
One of Gaikwad's long deliveres was flicked by Manandeep Singh, but Abhra Mondal made the save in the 40th minute.
After the break, Pune FC started off brighter and their first real opportunity to surge ahead came in the 53rd minute as goalkeeper Abhijit Mondal did well to stop Moga's attempt before the ball fell for Pierre who shot wide.
In a despairing miss, Moga's header came off the post in the 72nd minute while East Bengal launched a quick counter which ended in Chidi being brought to ground in the penalty area by Subhash Singh. Chidi didn't make any mistakes and put his side into the lead.
Pune FC were toothless in attack and never really tested the East Bengal rearguard thereafter despite eight minutes of injury time by Tamil Nadu based referee CR Srikrishna.
East Bengal hence take three points from the contest, taking their tally to 36 points from 18 matches, while Pune FC have 30 points from 16 matches.
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Royal Baby: It's a Boy! Now, What Does That Mean?
The wait is finally over! WSJ's Cassell Bryan-Low breaks down what it means to have a new royal baby boy.
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Malloy Surveys Sandy Damage
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy took a tour to survey the damage inflicted upon Connecticut by Hurricane Sandy. One of the governor's visits was to Shippan Ave. in Stamford, which had a lot of storm damage. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, left, and Sen. Joe Lieberman, right, accompanied the governor.
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A New York Fire Department captain faces extradition to California after being charged with sexually molesting two young boys this month in Hollywood, authorities said.
Wilbert Riera, 50, was charged with six felony counts of a lewd act on a child under 14, prosecutors said Monday. Federal agents took him into custody Friday at his fire station in New York after Los Angeles County prosecutors obtained a felony complaint for an arrest warrant.
The fire captain is accused of molesting two boys between Sept. 12 and Sept. 14, said Jane Robison, a district attorney's spokeswoman. If convicted, Riera faces up to a possible life sentence in state prison, Robison said.


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Geraldine "Tincy" Miller has represented Dallas and Collin Counties on the State Board of Education for three decades.
Miller, a Republican, served on the board from 1984 through 2010, including four years as chair of the 15-member board. She had a short break in service and then returned to the board in January 2013 and was re-elected to a new four-year term of office in November 2014. She holds the longest seniority among the current board members.Miller's service as an education policy leader began when Gov. Mark White appointed her to the board in 1984. She was subsequently elected to represent part of North Texas in 1988, 1992, 1996, 2002, 2006, 2012 and 2014. Miller now serves as vice chair of the board's Committee on Instruction and was a member of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Long-Range Plan for Public Education.
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Vol. 2, No. 2
Your Source for Teaching & Learning
News and Information
Winter 2009
Dr. Guy-Alain Amoussou
Professor of Computer Science
Director of International Programs
Humboldt State University (HSU)
My passion for undergraduate research is fueled by the reward of witnessing how
it academically transforms our students. In fall 2008, Joshua, a former HSU student,
began his Ph.D. study at the Ohio State University in the Laboratory of Artificial
Intelligence Research. And Jennifer, currently a senior in computer science, who
three years ago claimed to "hate research," is now applying to graduate school.
My research is interdisciplinary with a focus on design activities related to software
systems. In past years, I have involved my students in two types of undergraduate
research. The first type is in senior capstone courses. The second is in the National
Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) summer Research Experience
for Undergraduates (REU) site. Each summer, the REU recruits 8-10 students countrywide,
freshmen through juniors. It is interdisciplinary, involving students and faculty
from computer science, mathematics, art/graphic design, and natural resources/Geographic
Information Systems.
Sharing Ingredients of Our "Recipe" for Undergraduate Research
Basic questions:
How do I involve students in a process that is engaging, challenging,
and rewarding with clearly defined expectations?
How do I provide an environment that allows students to become creative problem solvers
as well as learn how to write and present their work professionally?
The steps with which we have experimented:
1. Create a research environment
2. Define the research
3. Provide adequate resources
Some Key Benefits of Undergraduate Research to Students
Faculty Lessons Learned
In my best teacher dreams, Joshua and Jennifer are returning to teach at HSU, and
the excellence through undergraduate research continues.
I would like to acknowledge the contributions of my HSU colleagues, Professors Steinberg,
Owens, and Knight, who have been invaluable in helping to make the summer REU programs
an NSF regional grant conference to seek support for undergraduate research.
REU sites are funded around
the country in various disciplines.
Please see the Humboldt REU site.
Team Sonoma
Chancellor's Office
November 7, 2008
Faculty developers, associates, and administrators from throughout the CSU attended
a variety of "train-the-trainer" workshops, where topics had been carefully selected
by campus faculty development directors. The follow-up feedback indicates that over
95% (60% response rate) judged the event to be a success!
Workshops & Facilitators
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Cynthia Desrochers
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CSU, Office of the Chancellor, 6th Floor
Dr. Ed Nuhfer
Director of Faculty Development
CSU Channel Islands
Research (Feldman, 2007) shows that organization and clarity are the most important
instructional factors in promoting student learning. Yet, students frequently rate
instruction lower in these traits. Knowledge
surveys offer a way to boost organization and clarity, and they provide other
benefits, only a sample of which can be described here.
Knowledge surveys consist of numerous (usually about 100 to 300) ordered challenges,
such as test questions, skills, or project tasks. Students interact with the survey
at the beginning, during, and end of the course. Think of every test, quiz, and assignment
that you gave in the last course you taught. Suppose you placed all of these challenges
into one word-processor file, sorted the items in the order students would encounter
them in the course, and then passed that "monster exam" on to students at the first
class meeting the next time you taught this course.
However, instead of asking the students to answer the test items, you asked each
student to self-assess her/his ability on a 3-point scale (3 = high confidence, 1
= no confidence) to meet each challenge with present knowledge. For a 200-item survey,
this takes about 30 minutes to complete online. The result is a crude pre-course
survey of your students' general knowledge. Although we now use more sophisticated
design logic, the crude design described here will still bring many benefits.
Knowledge surveys offer detailed disclosure of content addressed, when the content
is taught, and a detailed revelation of students' responses (Figure 1). During the
course, the survey provides a learning guide for students and an instructional alignment
tool for faculty. It ensures a course plan that meets desired learning outcomes.
Figure 1. Plot of self-assessment ratings of 115 knowledge survey
items by 79 students in three sections of a sophomore psychology course.
The instructor can use survey results as one estimate of student mastery of course
content; they also are a means of tracking the effectiveness of different classroom
methods. Knowledge surveys provide consistent results and yield reliability coefficients
greater than 0.9. Professors can help students to develop self-assessment skills
during the course by having students again complete a bank of knowledge survey items
that pertain to an upcoming test, and after the test having students do self-reflection
on any disparity between their self-assessments and their actual test performances
and why these differed.
The Science Education Resource Center (SERC, 2008) includes knowledge surveys as
an assessment measure, based upon positive experiences with it by some of the nation's
best geoscience educators (see knowledge
surveys). All courses in the geoscience curricula of University of North Dakota
and Macalester College now have knowledge surveys, and these departments use them
for curricular planning and assessment of learning.
Institutional use of knowledge surveys in all disciplines recently helped Honolulu
Community College move to "exemplary" status in assessment of student learning, when
reviewed for accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting
Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.
For more information about knowledge surveys, see Links section at the end of this
e-magazine and/or contact Ed Nuhfer.
Feldman, K. A. (2007). Identifying exemplary teachers and teaching: evidence from
student ratings. In R. Perry and J. Smart, (Eds.), The scholarship of teaching
and learning in higher education: An evidence-based approach. (93-129). New
York: Springer.
Team Leaders' Planning Meeting
Chancellor's Office
December 12, 2008
ITL Announces Grant Recipients
Critical Issues in Chinese Language Learning
February 20, 2009 (Friday)—12:30
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ITL Spring Webinar Series
Topic: Promoting Student Civility
Facilitator: Cynthia Desrochers
Campuses: East Bay, San Francisco, and Sonoma
Register at your campus Faculty Development Center
March 2, 2009—Proposals Due
12th CSU Teaching & Learning
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March 11, 2009 (Wednesday)—12:00
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ITL Spring Webinar Series Topic: Universal Design
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Facilitators: Emiliano Ayala & Brett Christie
To register, please contact Brett Christie
March 27-28, 2009
Discipline Research Project, Round #2
All Grant Recipients' Workshop
April 24, 2009 (Friday)—12:30-2:00 p.m.
ITL Spring Webinar Series
Topic: Student Engagement in Learning
Facilitator: Ed Nuhfer
FDC, please contact Cynthia Desrochers if you would like to personally host this webinar at your campus.
May 1, 2009
Faculty Development Council Meeting
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
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By Mike Bryan
When searching for a top-notch IT project manager, a key quality to seek out is 'extreme adaptability' rather than just how a candidate fits certain selection criteria.
Many organizations go on a box-checking mission, trying to tick off as many boxes as possible that match the desired industry, culture, behavior and academic backgrounds when selecting a candidate. This is especially true when for project managers who will be tasked with steering and delivering a project that will transform the business.
However, going down what seems like a surefire route to a perfect fit is often not the best tactic. A superb project manager can work in any environment under any domain expertise, whether that's IT or another part of the business.
Superb project managers can deliver any project in the business or IT discipline. And while industry expertise is key to a certain point, it really depends on what the organization is trying to achieve as to whether this is necessary.
If a business is doing a particular niche project that has never been done before by the business, it makes sense to onboard an IT project manager with domain knowledge. But the modern-day project manager is required to manage up, down, and laterally, and oversee third party consultants and vendors while delivering the project. In other words, soft skills have become a requirement, not a nice-to-have.
Project managers need to be open and honest, naturally command authority, know when to ask the right questions and have strong team-building skills. They must also be able to push back on stakeholders when needed to deliver the project.
Companies today look for strong discipline and organizational abilities, plus interpersonal skills. People skills are important, including the ability to relate to a variety of personalities. If an environment needs nurturing, then the company needs a person who understands how to nurture that environment.
While the new generation of project managers is increasingly coming from a generalist background such as psychology or marketing, qualifications in project management methodology is an advantage.
Before recruiting a project manager, be crystal clear on the requirements. Be aware that it's common for the hiring manager and the HR manager to want different things from the role. Once the business requirements are fleshed out, a company can proceed to recruitment.
A recruiter can then identify the key points in which a business has a gap, and find talent that will fill the gap as well as fuel the project.
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A lot of companies experience failed and derailed technology projects. As project leaders, IT project managers tend to shoulder the brunt of the frustration. Are today's IT project managers under too much pressure?
As a hiring manger, what can you do to find and also set up your next IT project manager for success?
More often than not, project managers are delivering recovery programs or projects that need resuscitation. Often, such cases require more ramp-up time not accounted for in the schedule. Today's IT project managers are finding it difficult to manage organizational expectations as they come under increased pressure to deliver huge programs under tight, and perhaps unrealistic, deadlines. This drives many professionals to leave.
When it comes to recruiting new or replacement IT project managers, it's not uncommon for businesses to withhold key information. And these businesses are to blame for the revolving door mentality in the sector.
What happens on the inside is not always transparent. Within an 18-month period, it's possible that there have been up to four other project managers that have left the same position in frustration. Companies and hiring managers hope that if they withhold this detail, a new person will come on board, like the team, and cope with the challenges.
It's difficult for a business to explain to a potential recruit that multiple project managers have already attempted the role, or that the operational culture is not optimal and as a result the project is 12-months behind schedule.
Given that IT project manager candidates are in high demand and may even have two or three other opportunities, it's no wonder that hiring managers may be tempted to avoid sharing the complete story.
Once in a role, project managers are classically put under pressure due to timelines, budgets, resources and scoping issues.
It is important to ensure that projects managers have the resources they need, access to key areas of the business and also the leverage of the stakeholders to get things done. If the stakeholders do not believe in the project manager, it will be very difficult to bring projects to completion.
Another pressure point for project managers is being unable to access the right tools for the job.
This can be due to a lack of resources, but often it is the realization and discovery that the core IT systems of a particular organization are not up to the changes required. Project managers and clients have halted projects after as few as three weeks or as many as eight months into production due to that reason.
It can be painful when a new program team is coming into recover a project that is six to nine months behind. Even though the teams are getting good outcomes initially, they are then being put under more pressure to make up time, and this has a negative effect.
In this situation, organizations should acknowledge that the new team is achieving where others have fallen short.
In terms of those who hire or recruit for IT project managers, what then are the implications?
Hiring managers should consider these pressures when assessing the kind of person who will succeed in a particular role.
If the reality is that IT projects are often delayed and under tight budgets, then they need to define the talent solution. They need to find the kind of people who cannot only cope with—but actually excel—in that environment.
You might be looking for someone who enjoys the pressure of delivering a large project. Or you might be looking for someone with the very specific skill of communicating to stakeholders the consequences of them not fulfilling their part of the project.
It will depend on each individual project but broadly, when it comes to IT project managers today, you're looking for adaptable PMs who can deal with the challenges of a project that is way behind time and well over budget.
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by Ed Maldonado
Call it a case of good intentions: While the idea of supporting vets by adding them to your employee pool sounds great, it doesn't always come to fruition. Whether it's more qualified applicants, scheduling issues, or simply a poor fit, while you might hope to hire a veteran, it's sometimes hard to follow through. Still, if you're dedicated to making sure vets have a place in your company, there are ways to increase the chances of adding the right people to your team and hiring veterans.
Hiring Roadblocks
One of the issues facing companies hoping to hire vets is simply that of a rapidly moving job market and veteran job-seeking knowledge. Veterans are not aware of the opportunities that are in the marketplace. The jobs in the IT industry move fast; by the time a job is posted and searched for, it could be filled by someone relatively quickly due to a high demand of IT professionals.
Some vets have also been out of the job market for a long period of time. That can translate to a lack of updated resumes or knowledge of the best ways to seek and apply for jobs across the board. Therefore, it's not a matter of companies being specifically unwilling to hire a veteran, but that other qualified candidates snag the job beforehand.
Vet Benefits
Unlike any other subset of the job market, vets are uniquely qualified and primed for quality work. Think about it: They're highly trained, have unsurpassed work ethic, understand how to lead and love a challenge. The result is a motivated employee who becomes an invaluable part of your team from day one. Vets are primed for "missions." Instead of punching a time clock, they're used to sticking around until the mission (task) is finished.
What's more, employers who hire veterans may also qualify for tax credits — some in the neighborhood of anywhere from $1,500.00 to $8,000.00 per hire. Not only does hiring a vet make strategical sense, but it could have an impact on your bottom line as well.
Making an Effort
Employers ready to make more of an effort in hiring vets have no shortage of resources available to them — and vets can take advantage of the same organizations and websites. Take Hero2Hired, a virtual job board that allows employers to post jobs specifically for vets seeking employment. The Wounded Warrior Project provides support and job placement opportunities to vets injured in the line of duty. Of course, there are also state programs available — check your state administrative website for initiatives and incentives for hiring vets.
Hiring a vet makes good business sense, but posting ads might not be enough. By understanding the benefits hiring vets offers for an organization, it's easier to find the right channels to make those connections. Thinking beyond the job board may be the key to hiring a well-qualified and highly motivated veteran.
by Valerie Emery
You've just completed a job interview and you walk out of the office thinking, "Nailed it!"
So what happens next when you're working with a recruiter?
In the past, applicants were advised to simply sit back and wait for a phone call from the hoped-for employer. These days, there are several proactive steps you can take to remain "top of mind" with the hiring manager, which is precisely where you want to be.
The key point to remember is that all post-interview activities should go through your IT recruiter — not the person who interviewed you. Why? Because your recruiter is in the best position to know the most appropriate methods of staying in touch.
During the Interview
The best first step should actually take place during the interview. As the conversation is nearing the end, inquire politely what will happen next. The interviewer can give you some idea of the time line involved (interviewing other job candidates, meeting to decide on finalists, etc.), which should help lessen the suspense involved in waiting.
Send a Thank-You Note ASAP Through Your Recruiter
It's surprising how many job candidates neglect to follow up after an interview with a short and sincere thank-you note. There's no better way to indicate your interest in the open position and to build on the favorable impression you made during the interview itself.
What should go into this thank-you message? Here are a few suggestions, depending on your particular situation:
The most important elements in a thank-you note are promptness (don't wait longer than a day to send your message) and a positive tone. You're mainly trying to keep the favorable feeling of the interview alive in the days that follow.
Once your thank-you note is composed (and you've proofed it several times to ensure there are no typos or misspellings), send it to your recruiter. This person can tell you if the message has the right tone and content. If so, he or she will be happy to pass it along.
Should You Follow Up With a Phone Call?
In most cases, a follow-up phone call to the hiring manager isn't a good idea. First of all, the hiring manager is swamped with resumes, interview appointments, etc., and likely won't have the time to chat. A better option is to follow-up with a phone call to your recruiter instead.
Is it possible that stopping by the would-be employer's office in person might tip the odds in your favor? In the vast majority of cases, the answer is no. Hiring managers are extremely busy and probably won't welcome a surprise visit.
When You Get the Verdict
Hopefully, you've done everything right during the interview and in the days afterwards. The recruiter calls with the happy news that you've been offered the open position.
But it's a good idea to be prepared for the alternative situation. If the news is bad, keep your cool. Ask your recruiter to thank the interviewer for the opportunity to apply. Ask if the hiring manager can share any feedback about your interview performance with the recruiter. Also ask if it's acceptable to stay in touch with the hiring manager (through your recruiter). If so, plan to occasionally send news of any changes in your job status, an article related to the industry you work in or a request to join the hiring manager's LinkedIn network.
by Mark Paolini
When it comes to full-time employment, "contract" can be somewhat of a four-letter word. A negative connotation often follows the inclusion of a contract exception on a job posting, which can make it less enticing to the right candidates. But contract employment opportunities have come a long way, especially in an increasingly flexible workforce. While employers may still have to sweeten the deal, contract employees can enjoy specific benefits if willing to sign on for something other than a traditional full-time position.
Overcoming Objections
Contract work isn't for everyone, but you might be missing excellent opportunities if you turn a blind eye. The most common objection to contract work is that employees may feel that, with the job being temporary in nature, it's less stable. Another reason is lack of the full complement of benefits. Hudson makes it clear that we offer health insurance, but the lack of time off (holiday, sick, vacation pay) in contract positions could turn some people off.
Employers hoping to hire contract employees may need to brainstorm benefits to entice professionals to shift focus away from traditional, salaried and full-time positions, while pros should consider the advantages to a contractual agreement.
Contract Benefits
While it's true that you may miss out on the same benefits extended to full-time employees, don't skip over a contract job during your search. In fact, contract work can have an advantage over a more traditional opinion. Since the full benefits package is not included, the average contract position pays 25-30% more than the same job would pay a salaried employee. Also, as an hourly employee, the contractor is paid for all the hours they work, and in some cases (depending on the type of job, and the state in which they work) they can make time and a half for any hours worked over 40. So it can be quite lucrative. While you may not be considered a salaried employee, you could stand to make a significant amount more and have the option to choose your own benefits when buying as an individual.
Sweetening the Deal
It's up to employers to make a contract deal sweet enough to make it enticing for IT professionals and hopefully, eventual contract employees. As a job seeker, ask about the potential length of a project or contract — this can help ease your concerns about a short-term position. You can also do your own networking: See what other contract workers say about the office environment and what its attitude is toward contract employees. Of course, employers should make sure their reputation for accepting and working with contracts is impeccable.
While it may not be the ideal situation for everyone, don't make the mistake of completely skipping over contract opportunities. If the employer is willing to sweeten the pot and compensate for the lack of a salaried role, you could end up with the perfect position.
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Alleged Victim Testimony Concludes in University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson Rape Trial [AUDIO]
The young woman who has accused suspended University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson of sexual intercourse without consent has concluded her testimony.
Sandwiched in between portions of her testimony, a forensic psychologist from Massachusetts, David Lisak, took the stand as an 'educational witness.' Lisak testified that the way victims can behave after being sexually assaulted can differ from individual to individual.
Lisak testified at that time because he had a plane to catch on Friday, and the state was paying his $325 per hour fee, so the court accommodated his schedule.
Following Lisak, and a brief recess, the young woman retook the stand. Defense attorney David Paoli brought the young woman back to statements she had made in various texts in which she wrote the situation was 'driving me crazy' or 'giving me crazy thoughts.' Paoli then placed a large notebook before the woman containing 29,000 texts, and asked her if there were any specific messages she wanted to go over.
Joel Thompson Assistant Attorney General then asked the woman why she did not scream during the alleged rape. She replied that 'she was not prepared to have a confrontation with Johnson, and that she just wanted him gone.'
Thompson wrapped up his redirect examination by asking the alleged victim questions such as: are you here because there was no snuggling after sex? Answer, no. Are you here because you wanted to date a Grizzly quarterback? Answer, no. Do you enjoy being a victim? Answer, no.
She ended by saying she came forward because she believed Johnson was not being held accountable.
Paoli concluded by telling the young woman that the investigations, the questions, the invasion of her privacy are to ensure 'that the words that you use at different times along the way are accurate and conform with that which you tell this jury.'
Joel Thompson with alleged victim
David Paoli with alleged victim
Previous Testimony From Alleged Victim
- Jordan Johsnon Accuser Admits Telling Mom 'Get on Board on My Side or I'm Not Going to Have Anything to Do With You'
- Pflugrad – O'Day Firings Part of University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson's Rape Trial Testimony
- Defense Asks Alleged Victim in Jordan Johnson Trial About Saying She's 'Happy' Regarding Firing of O'Day and Pflugrad
- Accuser Continues Testimony With Details of Alleged Rape in Second Day of Trial for Suspended University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson
- Alleged Rape Victim in Jordan Johnson Trial Takes the Stand [AUDIO]
Live coverage of the trial is being provided via Twitter from KECI


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Kitchen Gardening: 10 Ideas for Growing Great Food
With seed catalogs arriving in mailboxes and outdoor chores at a minimum, winter is a great time to plan what you want to do in your kitchen garden in 2012. I've rounded up some of my favorite posts on DIY projects, great vegetable varieties, and urban farming trends to get your creative juices flowing. Have fun dreaming!
• 1 Five Tasty Edible Flowers
• 2 Best Backyard Chicken Breeds
• 3 How to Ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors
• 4 How to Separate Seedlings
• 5 How to Plant Garlic in Containers
• 6 Urban Farming Trends: Backyard Beekeeping
• 7 Best Organic Gardening Books for Beginners
• 8 Damage Control: Dealing with Slugs and Snails Organically
• 9 Six Awesome Spring Vegetable Varieties
• 10 Simple DIY Vegetable Trellises
(Images: See linked posts for full image credits)