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South Sudan has been engaged in a civil war since December, 2013. The main protagonists are President Salva Kiir and former vice president Dr Riek Machar. On the surface, the war has ethnic dimensions— the Dinka vs the Nuer, the two being the largest and most influential ethnic groups in South Sudan.
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Let us not forget that the civil war is a conflict between ethnic warlords who use ethnicity as a bargaining chip. Another issue is that South Sudan did not establish a national and professional army; it just merged different rebel groups— this was common in post-independence Africa.
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These peace talks seem designed to appease the international community but in reality only benefit the warlords, not the South Sudanese people.
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The political future of South Sudan should not be pegged on the personal ambitions of President Kiir or Machar. And the new constitution should give a voice to all ethnic and religious groups and not just the two dominant tribes of Nuer and Dinka – as it seems to be the case today.
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Sunday, 29 July 2012
New economic models from collapse of exchange and use in retail banking
Essentially, Arie put up the Barclays ad on choices for retail banking and Wim commented that customisation is great but research has shown that giving too many choices stifles the customer (pointing to Sheena Iyengar's Ted talk http://www.ted.com/talks/sheena_iyengar_choosing_what_to_choose.html)
Arie asked me to comment on his post but there was so much to say that I decided to post this on my blog as well. It is also tied to my upcoming book and a recent keynote I delivered so if you are interested in more of this, sign up at the book page Value: Creating New Markets in the Digital Economy and check the keynote at service systems resource page
The problem I have with this ad is the revenue model/economic model for retail banking. To understand this, let's go back to fundamentals and evaluate what NEED a banking service is really satisfying. Keep my money safe. Give me interest for my excess at the best possible rate, give me my money whenever, wherever I want to use it securely and fast. If I don't have any, lend me some at the best possible interest rate.
What this means is that true retail banking service is a magic wallet for my money. It's with me all the time, and I can access, store, use, earn Interest (for excess), pay interest (for what I owe), but always at the convenience of being in my back pocket or handbag.
Now take a look at retail banking. It has grown into monolithic institutions, creating rules, transactions, norms, practices that we have come to accept as the 'solution' to our needs but actually makes us jump through hoops just to access money (dongles to log in) in the name of 'service'. And there is an academic term for this phenomenon. It's called an institutionalised solution. Basically, it means that we have been conditioned to think that the solution to our needs takes a certain form and that form has become 'institutionalised'. Markets are therefore formed from such institutionalised solutions (ref Steve Vargo who is researching in this area - need a cite here, Steve). So we believe that the solution to knowing the time at the bedside is a bedside clock, and managing our money is the current form of retail banking. So markets for bedside clocks and retail banking emerge because people accept that it is an acceptable solution (at that time) and it becomes 'institutionalised'.
Then technology comes along and disrupts all that because fundamentally, there could be other solutions that are way better, much easier for the consumer and in doing so, the market could potentially explode because there was so much latent need that was not satisfied with the previous institutionalised solution. Technology, in particular digitisation, can now potentially make this magic wallet come true e.g. through mobile solutions and other ways to access money. But of course, institutionalised solutions are hard to 'de-instutionalised' (reason why radical innovation is hard) so they try to modify the model to fit, by giving more choices. Often, new provisions are secondary to the 'primary solution' of retail banking; the idea that the primary solution could be wrong is unthinkable.
So why could the retail banking 'institutionalised solution' be wrong?
Well, wrong is a little harsh. It's just archaic, inefficient and rather 'inside-out' and sooner or later, it will be replaced (although one must never underestimate the longevity of entrenched institutionalised solutions)
To answer this, let's go back to the simple magic wallet again. The problem with the current retail banking model is that it is still based in an old good-dominant logic of exchange (cue SD logic music now.... Vargo & Lusch 2004, 2008). They are still thinking that revenue (and therefore service) is created at the point of exchange- which is why Barclays, and so many products are doing all these customization, that could result in too many 'choices' problem.
Why is this untenable? because the business model is now becoming too challenging to maintain.
Quite simple really. The value created by retail banking is not at the point of exchange. It's at the point of use in context. My magic wallet creates value with me at the time I need to access, look at, use my money. Making me choose the options for my magic wallet (retail banking solution) before I use it is just passing risks over to me, and in my opinion poor service.
At the keynote I mentioned that for all the choices that we have in the world for tea, coffee and cereal, the reality is that when you wake up in the morning, you only have the choice of what you bought. Retail banking is similar.
Because use contexts are complex, high variety and low visibility to the bank, they still prefer the exchange model which means the consumer has to make decisions BEFORE they use. They think the customer KNOWS what they want at choice but actually, they don't and even if they think they do, contingencies arise but these institutions are not thinking of new ways to serve use contexts, they are passing the risk on to customers at the point of exchange through choice-giving.
And they think that's good service.
What it is, truly, and why too many choices are stifling customers is because they try to use exchange to emulate possible use contexts. Customers are stifled because, in part, they cannot possibly envisage all contingencies of contexts.
All this is going to change with digitisation because it means that banking (and other offerings) could actually build contingent revenue models, better context pricing models ie collapsing exchange and use into the same time and space, with new platforms of both exchange and use, better aligning customer outcomes (and needs) to the exchange. And guess what, there is actually more money to be made when exchange and use collapse into the same space (check the music industry example at the keynote). Now that is truly a retail banking service to look forward to. The only question is - which bank will lead. Be careful, competition dynamics in contexts are very different with different players coming into the scene. Bedside clocks are fast becoming a thing of the past, replaced by your phone.
I do some work with media and content context pricing - media as an industry is digitising faster than banking because they are less monolithic and entrenched and content is fast changing with user generation etc. so the product itself is evolving because of its ability to serve use contexts. At an abstract level, you can see industries changing from seeing how media and content is changing but I don't want to include more spoilers for the book coming up so I should stop here. Do also stay in touch with the research in this area at our RCUK funded New Economic Models in the Digital Economy (NEMODE)
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Hi Irene,ReplyDelete
Excellent contribution to the discussion & a rich post I'm thankful for.
Some thoughts/questions arise:
I fully understand and agree with the notion that value exchange and use must collapse into the same (time and) space. This imposes some difficulties though with regard to managing the Customer's journey..
In other words: in this specific case a financial services company needs to have a "space" in which "in every context" the right option for a Customer is (made) available and brought to his/her attention.. At the same time, if this is a new service, the Customer needs to be educated as to understand what the service is for and how that will benefit her desired outcome..
All of that is not a light task, specifically not in an industry serving needs that people (not only institutions) take for granted and don't really want to think about.. and when the right context is there, the time isn't..
Even in the Entertainment business there is no real collapse of use and exchange (yet). Spotify is charging lump-sum every month and Itunes charges before use (classic GDL/value exchange model imo)..
And there is some logic behind it. Companies need risk mitigation and prefer constant flows of revenue.. Even Customers might prefer it, because they need to plan their budgets as well, specifically in this time where it is made so easy consume a service.. (and pay for it)..
Thus, in my humble opinion.. Customization of a service makes perfect sense for the service to better fit Customers needs. It will fit this need best, when the Customer can customize the service in context & use (or shortly before).. But it will depend on the specific context of the Customer's and the Service Provider's needs whether a full collapse of value exchange and use is desirable or (economically) feasible.. I think..
Would love to hear your thoughts.
Hi WimDelete
Tks for your comment.
I don't think banks should get rid of the traditional exchange model altogether but that all market segments should be served through multiple channels which would increase demand and/or revenues and serve customers better. There will always be advanced demand not only because of risks and planning as you have pointed out but also because often, buyers may not be the users eg corporate buyers of mobile services. However, my point in the post is that banks are not willing or good at serving more contexts of use and instead, prefer to collapse contexts of use into advanced exchange such as the Barclays ad and I propose that by doing so, customers get stifled as you have pointed out. This is often because banks think of channels as cost led, rather than market or demand led which shows their poor understanding of the market for retail banking. So in the case of Barclays, if I don't buy any beforehand, I have no option of accessing that service when a contingency arises and would like to have it, even if I wish to pay a premium for it. This could then lead to stifling at advanced exchange because the customer has no other options for accessing the service in use. Spotify exactly allows both subscription and if not, buy on the spot at higher price and many have done so because contingent/contextual needs are met.
The best channel design for marketing is always multiple in nature, with self selection of markets and good revenue management (see an old paper of mine on http://bit.ly/MAcEyi explaining this). With self selection, we create more choices and better service and revenues/demand increases with a win-win solution for all. Those who want some services for free or low prices will have to take some risks and suffer rationing perhaps but those who want it at a contextual/contingent level pay more for them. The results may surprise banks. Often the expansion of demand at context level may drive prices down because of higher demand which is even better for the customers and firms but until they learn to use digital technologies better to serve contexts, they won't know better.
Hope that this would explain the post better!
Irene, Wim,ReplyDelete
the question that comes into my mind is: Do banks have an interest in changing their models to become more service oriented? Imo they for the foreseeable future are in a position of power, looking from a consumer angle ...
Hi Irene,ReplyDelete
Great post and very insightful and inspiring comments aswell from Wim as your reply to that.
Just a less hollistic remark comes to mind:
Like you said, maybe the business model of a traditional retail bank should change. It could very well be that
1) a retail bank at this moment just offers its services too cheap. After all a savings account is free of charge and interest gets paid to the customer. I see the value to customer but not yet the value to firm. Charging customers for a service would be more realistic but probably not feasable in a world of goods dominant logic.
2) a banks' business model in general is not up to par with todays posibilities and therefor revenue streams from and to the bank should change in order to create value in use.
We all know the examples of competition from different branches. Maybe retail banks need to think outside the world of "financial services" and change their entire business model accordingly.
Curious about your take on the matter....
Michel van Leuven
I'll give you an example of how it can work. Public service of naturalisation (i.e. conferring citizenship on a migrant) is not free because in applying, you actually have to pay a fee but once you have paid it, you would think that all the processes, e.g. getting your certificate, swearing in ceremony etc. they will all be part of it. If you have ever become naturalised in the UK (a friend of mine recently did), here is the process.
1. you apply by sending off your documents with payment (cheque or debit card) where you for (separately) for both the administration and citizenship ceremony
2. assuming you are eligible, you then get your letter telling you to make an appointment for a citizenship ceremony, which you have paid already for.
3. you call the council to check the times/dates of the citizenship ceremony. these are only held twice a week, and you are only allowed to bring one other guest.
4. chances are the times given to you is around 1-2 months later.
this is where the fun starts:
5. You can choose to have it earlier, private citizenship ceremony, at £95 where you can bring as many guests you wish. the availability of the dates are much earlier (probably within the week onwards). there is a further premium if it is before 10am in the morning and if it is on friday afternoon i think.
what do you think my friend chose? she was SO HAPPY those options were even available that she paid for the same week friday afternoon and happily paid all the premiums. This is the typical hybrid public/private economics of incentives where public purse require rationing (taxpayers money, priorities and all that) and the private purse is tapped into for differentiated service. This is what the NHS has still yet to figure it out. And this is exactly what i mean by self selection. i don't mean a denial of service or price gouging. I mean CHOICE.
in the case of retail banking, they do not know when, why, where and how their customers want the magic wallet, and they don't provide enough channels to serve EVEN IF THOSE CHANNELS COULD EARN THEM MORE REVENUES because they THINK more channels are more costly. They don't understand their market and their understanding of markets and economics are very very poor. By the way, in the example above, my friend paid premium price. There are MANY examples where customers who want the premium service actually pay NOTHING AT ALL because sometimes providing that service INCREASES DEMAND SUBSTANTIALLY to the extent that prices go down. I give the example of IKEA in my book (pricing & revenue management of services http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Pricing-Revenue-Management-Services/dp/0415551951/ref=tmm_pap_title_0) where they cannot increase price for more service (e.g. a nursery) but they are rewarded with additional footfalls (demand), because that service reduces the outlays of customer and bring out the unserved market. So don't think additional channels or service cost more money. if they are access or demand related that caters to latency (i.e. unserved market), prices could come down to nothing.
Of course, as Thomas has put it - if the type of competition doesnt make banks more service centric, then you wont get them incentives to serve!
Hope this helps!
Sticking my neck out here...ReplyDelete
It seems that the current banking model's days are limited with the impending split of retail and investment banking in the UK. Will this be used to drive a change of models? I expect that retail banking will become a chargeable service because without the investment side a retail bank will need other sources of revenue. So retail banks could use this as a reason to change their offers. OTOH they may simply start charging for what they're already offering.
But reading your post and the comments it seems to me that mPESA is an instantiation of the magic wallet. It's interesting that this is driven by a Telco and not a bank, and was initially created for those without bank accounts. That's the sort of disruptive business platform that could be a model for the retail banking industry if they become willing to think outside of their existing models.Replies
Well said Pete and my upcoming book (valueandmarkets.com) directly covers where disruption is likely to come from (ie from industries that have a stake in a particular use of an offering by another industry). Telcos have lots of stake in anything contextual and mobile and the magic wallet (retail banking) is particularly vulnerable!Delete
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Police in McDonough County say 86-year-old Robert Goodpasture of Good Hope died in the Tuesday crash. Police say he was driving a utility tractor and pulling a rotary hay rake near U.S. 67 at the time. They say another vehicle struck the hay rake, causing the tractor to swerve and sending Goodpasture off the tractor.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The sad truth about English teachers
I knew my grammar and punctuation fetish was getting out of hand when, on a recent trip to the beach, I had casually written all the famly's names in a line on the sand, and my two daughters, aged 8 and 10, proceeded to add in commas. They have t0 live with me. And it's clearly rubbing off.
Last week I was asked to speak at the staff meeting of a local high school about the kinds of writing expected at university. "How much did grammar and punctuation matter at university?" was the first question I was asked. And I really didn't know. I know - I think - what I expect or hope for, but I really don't know about what is expected elsewhere.
But it struck me as significant that this was the first question that was asked. In the 90 minutes of the workshop I'd presented, I hadn't mentioned grammar or punctuation at all. But here it was: first off the block. But what I really wanted to say in response was this "If I had to choose between students who will grapple with ideas, take risks with new concepts, explore their question but fall over with expression OR students who write perfect prose but trot out established ideas without internalising or struggling to extend themselves, I'd go for poor expression every time." Of course such a dichotomy is, to a certain extent, ridiculous. But as a teacher I have often found that when my students are really struggling with ideas, their writing skills deteriorate, and I don't mind, because they're learning.
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5 comments:
- Andrea Duff said...
Thank you, Lisa, for the party game idea (see cartoon). Next time I have a party, I will make it a grammar party and use this idea (even though I don't have many friends).
- January 31, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Punctuation is integral to good communication and the expression of ideas. Shoot John, and Shoot, John have quite different meanings. Creative expression and accuracy with both language and punctuation are not mutually exclusive endeavors.
- March 18, 2012 at 1:33 PM
- Andrea Duff said...
Thank you, Margery :)
- April 19, 2012 at 4:46 PM
- Laura said...
You want me to read your brilliant ideas? Then express them clearly and don't ask me to supply the punctuation and try to guess what that misspelled word means.
- April 29, 2012 at 11:52 AM
- e-purser said...
Hi there - I'm visiting your site for the first time, being always interested in all things grammatical, and I note on the right of page that you did a poll of responses to what you phrase as the 'ideas versus expression debate' - I'd be really interested to see the stats from that - can you let me know? I'll keep exploring your site meanwhile :)
- June 20, 2012 at 12:25 PM


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• Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson makes a movie star out of former rapper "Marky Mark" Wahlberg with the porn industry drama Boogie Nights.
• The popular University-area dive bar Fat Chance Bar and Grill shutters its doors. Countless Albuquerque bands got their start at the venerable venue.


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Business school investment competition goes green
Inaugural Bunson Impact Investing Challenge focuses on sustainabilityThere are great ideas, and then there are great green ideas.
That was the concept behind Brandeis International Business School's first annual Bunson Impact Investing Challenge on Friday, March 2, which found teams of students pitching investment proposals to their peers, professors and a judging panel of financial professionals. The twist that separated this from the Global Markets Investment Club's (GMIC) own long-running Stock Pitch Challenge was its emphasis on companies and investment strategies focused on sustainability and social impact.
"A lot of people in the financial industry don't seem to understand the nuances of impact investment," said Net Impact President Elissa Leonard, MBA '12, whose organization coordinated the competition alongside GMIC and the International Business Women club. "We thought it was worth pulling together an event that really zeroed in on these issues."
The event was sponsored by the Steven M. Bunson '82 Finance and Society Initiative, which supports courses and programs that explore the interface between the worlds of finance and society. The panelists participating in the challenge were Criterion Ventures Managing Director Jackie VanderBrug, Winslow Management founder Jack Robinson, United Teen Equality Center founder Gregg Croteau, and sustainable investment professional Karin Chamberlain, who serves as programming chair for Boston Women in Finance.
While some students had concocted their ideas in the preceding months, for Archana KC, MBA '13, it was at an early age that the seeds of her project first took root – quite literally. As a child growing up in Nepal, a mountainous country rich in exotic herbs, her family meals always prominently featured the cardamom plant native to her homeland. She recently experienced an "a-ha" moment at Whole Foods, when she saw a 2-ounce packet of the spice being sold for $10. "That's when I realized that there was an untapped market for this," she said.
Cut to several months later: KC, Steven Honeyman MA '13 and Lauren Stroner MA '13 presented their business plan to the team of judges, and not only won the competition, but were advised by Robinson that the business could be worth more than $2 million if it is properly scaled. The group has submitted their proposal to the International Impact Investing Challenge – if they are selected as one of the 10 finalists, they will fly to San Francisco to compete for the prestigious $10,000 first-place prize.
"When I heard about the Impact Investing Challenge, it sounded like a perfect match for what I wanted to do: start a business and provide opportunities for people in the rural parts of my country," said KC. "Events like this are important for providing avenues for students to test their ideas."
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Applications being accepted for tourism grant programs
All programs are open to the first 30 applicants
Bismarck, N.D. – Applications are now being accepted for the North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism Division's three tourism-related grant programs. These grants support the development of new tourism infrastructure and the marketing and promotion of tourism attractions and events in North Dakota.
"These grant programs are an investment in North Dakota's tourism industry through development of new infrastructure and promotion of our state's unique offerings," said Sara Otte Coleman, director of North Dakota Tourism. "By creating new tourism infrastructure and focusing dollars on marketing individual experiences, we're able to attract more visitors who will spend their money here, ultimately creating new wealth for our state."
Expansion Grant Program
The Expansion Grant Program supports new or expanding tourism or recreation facilities or designated development areas primarily by funding infrastructure projects. Grants range from $5,000 to $24,000 in any given year. This is a matching grant requiring the sponsor to provide one dollar for every two dollars of grant money being requested.
Eligible attractions or sites must have the ability to attract visitors from 50 miles away and retain them for at least three hours. Eligible attractions include recreation, historical sites, festival and cultural events, lodging and food services related to historical, cultural or recreational tourist attractions and guide services.
To allow additional time for construction, this grant cycle has moved to the spring. Applications for the Expansion Grant Program are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13. Only the first 30 applications will be forwarded to the review committee.
Events Grant and Marketing Grant Programs
The Events Grant Program and Marketing Grant Program provide a maximum of $5,000 in matching funds for promotion of regional events and for specific tourism marketing plans.
The Events Grant Program provides funds to communities and event promoters wanting to regionally promote their 2012 tourism-related event. Qualifying events must meet the following requirements:
- Must be two or more days in length.
- Must be an annual event (no centennial celebrations, etc.).
- Must be a unique event (e.g. no Fourth of July, Labor Day, etc., celebrations).
- Must have visitor appeal and growth potential.
- Can occur anytime during the year.
The Marketing Grant Program provides funds to develop marketing materials to promote an experience, activity or place unique to North Dakota. Criteria for this grant are:
- At least 75 percent of marketing activities resulting from the grant must be promotional, focused on providing travel information.
- Communication must focus on illustrating unique North Dakota experiences in support of the state's tourism branding, "North Dakota Legendary," to maximize brand equity.
- Must demonstrate partnerships and regional collaboration in the promotional effort. Applications that package or cross-sell tourism experiences, learning-based vacations and new-technology- based marketing programs will be given priority.
The application deadline for the Marketing Grant and Event Grant Programs is 5 p.m. on Friday, August 31. Only the first 30 applications in each of the match grant programs will be forwarded to the review committee.
All applications can be downloaded at www.ndtourism.com/industry/nd-tourism-grants/. For more information or questions, contact Dean Ihla with North Dakota Tourism at 800-435-5663 or email@example.com.


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This bodice and skirt comprises the wedding gown of Janette Austin Abell, who married Alfred Savage in 1896. The gown is at the height of fashion for that year, with its large leg o'mutton sleeves, high collar, and gored skirt (the flared skirt helps to balance out the extreme width caused by the enormous sleeves). The idea of wearing white for a wedding gown began with Queen Victoria, when she married Prince Albert in 1840. The practice does not appear to have caught on in the United States, however, until the late 19th century.
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I thought we'd found our favorite athlete to root for in the London Olympics: Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke, whose pre-hurdle routine at the IAAF Finals recently in Barcelona has become a sensation for more than the obvious reason (I mean, when was the last time you saw an athlete anticipating the pure joy of competition this much?). But it turns out the 19-year old Jenneke isn't going to the London Olympics. Oh well, maybe four years from now. Be sure to watch the video all the way through to the end: turns out she can really run the hurdles, too.
Hat tip: Jim Hoft, Gateway Pundit and TMR Elephant Seal Team Six.


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iGotWork needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 62 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
I represent Dekkteam, that works with retail and import of car/bike/industry rims and tires. They provide high quality product and have great service, and market compatible prices. The company have an existing web-page, but this page needs a real upgrade.
the way it is today, the 5 catalogs are way cleaner and better than the web-design.
Car and motorcycle owners:
they are all in need of tires! They have departments more or less spread all over Norway, and they ship if the want it.
- Their main client group are private and small business for regular purpose vehicle.
Wireframe is for inspiration!
White, black and red - that's the colors.
Look at the wire-frame as inspiration, and as a guideline! Variations and other suggestions are welcome as well.
Images are the main objects, and usability is the main requirement. Easy navigation at all time. Slideshow in the top banner, leading to article/product.
The designer of the chosen mockup will get the full company details and illustration graphics.
The designer of the chosen mockup must create the full web page-design, including:
- Final front-page design
- Product category level design
- Specific product design (last level)
- General page design for other pages, such as contact page, about us page and others.
- Remember: USABILITY - USABILITY - USABILITY
Ps. $1000 not just for the mockup... It's for the REQs listed above.


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Luck of roaring... Noise welcomes Chinese New Year
In ancient times, so the Chinese say, a terrible monster descended from the mountains on the first day of the New Year, destroying villages and crops before returning to its lair. Desperate for deliverance, the people created an even more terrifying creature, a loud, fearsome lion, and went with it to confront the monster as it approached their village.
As legend has it, the monster took one look at the wild, roaring lion and high-tailed it back up the mountain, never to be seen again.
Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration of family unity– beginning on the first new moon of the year– honoring past and present generations. Though this year's New Year started February 1, the Virginia Discovery Museum has decided it's not too late to offer kids of all ages a chance to witness the power of the mythological creature that represents strength, wisdom, and good luck.
They've invited members of the Chinese Student Association at UVA to scare away evil spirits on the Downtown Mall on April 12 with a demonstration of the traditional Chinese Lion Dance.
"It's part of our mission to represent cultural diversity," says museum public programs coordinator Dana Sheridan, who organized the event. "And, personally, I like to bring things that you wouldn't encounter everyday."
The lion dance certainly qualifies on both accounts. CSA members will parade around in a lion costume made up of a huge stylized head with several people under a fabric body forming a long colorful tail trailing behind. And since it apparently takes noise to truly scare away evil spirits, large drums, gongs, and cymbals will be used to create a ruckus.
VDM staff will help kids make their own fearsome lion hand puppet so they can jump in and join the dance right along with the lion. And the more noise, the better.
"Maybe it will bring the museum good luck," Sheridan says.
Let's just hope the weather cooperates, and all that noise and excitement can stay outside.
The Chinese Lion Dance will be performed on the Downtown Mall in front of the Virginia Discovery Museum on April 12 from 2-3pm. Free. East end of the Mall. 977-1025.


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The S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city composite house-price index rose 0.9% in March. Here's a city-by-city look at what's happening, and the data can be sorted from highest to lowest and vice versa by one-month and 12-month percentage gains.
(Users of Mozilla Firefox may have trouble with scrolling.)
A few other factoids:
• New York was the only city with a monthly drop, marking the Big Apple's fourth fall in five months.
• Chicago had the highest year-on-year advance since December 1988.
• Las Vegas's year-on-year gains slowed to 21% from a peak advance after the crisis of 29.2%; for San Francisco, the peak year-on-year advance after the crisis was 25.7%.
• From the peak, U.S. home prices are down 19%.
• From the March 2012 lows, the recovery is 24%.
— Steve Goldstein
Also read: Shiller says falling mortgage rates may stimulate sales


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The 970A-DS3 motherboard is designed to offer a stable, high-speed platform for delivering amazingly fast data transfer via the GIGABYTE 333 onboard acceleration technologies. Featuring the USB3.0 controller, AMD 900 series motherboards allow users to take advantage of super fast USB transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, delivering 10x faster data transfer compared to USB 2.0. Utilizing the industry's first Serial ATA Revision 3.0 solution via AMD SB950 chipset, GIGABYTE AMD 900 series motherboards offer native 6 ports of next generation high speed data storage devices support with data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10. The AMD 900 series motherboards introduce a unique hardware design with lower resistance fuses for ensuring lower voltage drops and providing more stable and plentiful power delivery. USB ports also benefit from a 3x power boost for better power delivery to power hungry USB devices.


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Lady Gaga Consulting With Astrologers for Born This Way Ball Tour
Lady Gaga will head out on her Born This Way Ball world tour on April 27 and apparently, a tweet Ma Monster issued a few weeks ago has got the tabloids speculating that she's consulting a psychic regarding the trek.
Gaga tweeted about the planet Mercury being in retrograde in early April, which is often a sign of bad luck, according to astrologers and those who follow 'em. This particular planetary alignment happens three times per year. It's also slated to be happening from July 15 through Aug. 8, smack dab in the middle of Gaga's world road trip.
According to a source from The Sun, "Gaga is worried as she wants the stars to be aligned when she hits the road. She follows her horoscopes closely and has been looking ahead for when she's away." The source also labeled Gaga a "typical Aries – outgoing with a sense of adventure." However, "when she found out Mercury is likely to go retrograde, she wasn't happy and has been talking it through with her spiritual team."
Below is Gaga's tweet about her concern towards Mercury in retrograde. Something tells us it may have been that time of the month for the singer when she sounded off, hence that hole menstrual alien thing. The media ran with the idea that she is stressing about being on stage when Mercury is traveling backwards.
Check it out.
If mercury doesn't get the f*ck out of retrograde I may give birth to a small menstrual alien on stage.
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Disc vs. DrumsPosted in How To on May 1, 2000
Weve all heard the hype. Disc brakes dont get clogged with mud and grunge off road, they cool faster, are less susceptible to fade, and are easy to rebuild. But will they stop your vehicle faster than drum brakes? To find out we took our 85 Ramcharger to our secret desert test facility for some 60-zero mph floggings. Using a G-Tech performance meter by Tesla Electronics, we first tested the ¾-ton 12.82-inch disc/12x3-inch drum combo. Then we swapped the rear drums to discs, junked the factory proportioning valve in favor of an adjustable unit, and tested the vehicle again.
To convert the Dodge Dana 60 rear to disc brakes, we called TSM. In addition to offering kits to convert many vehicles from drum to disc brakes, TSM offers just about any parts you may need when performing a drum to disc conversion. For our application, we ordered a disc brake conversion kit that included brackets, Grade 8 hardware, and beefy 12-inch 71-87 Chevy ¾-ton four-wheel-drive front rotors.
We also had TSM ship us an adjustable proportioning valve, flexible stainless brake hoses, and calipers. Rather than opting for parking-brake-equipped El Dorado rear calipers, we chose 71-77 Chevy truck front calipers. Theyre ultra-reliable units that are easy to replace and arrived loaded with pads. Besides, we desperately wanted to get rid of our low-hanging e-brake cables and brackets. We found a hydraulic brake lock in the J.C. Whitney catalog that seemed to be just the ticket for holding the vehicle in place on steep hills or while winching. For under $25, it was worth a shot.
We knew wed need some custom bracketry to mount our hydraulic brake lock and would also need some custom hard line work since we were removing the factory proportioning valve containing the warning light, hold-off valve, and check valve and adding a Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve from TSM. With parts in hand, we went to M.I.T. Drivetrain Specialists where Rick Dziezyk performed a very clean and professional installation, despite the fact that the stock lines crumbled at the slightest touch.


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Productivity via Collaboration
I attended our Financial Analyst Conference earlier today, and while there were several interesting themes that emerged, I was most intrigued by the discussions around how companies will achieve productivity gains in the future. To no surprise of long-time followers of Cisco, we believe that collaboration will be at the heart of that winning formula.In his opening keynote, our chairman and CEO, John Chambers, indicated this was the most excited he's been in a decade because Phase II of the Internet evolution is about to take off. That's good news not only for companies that will be able to enable new, innovative business models and processes, but also for governments in developing nations who'll be able to achieve true country transformations. And the bottom line for both will be measurable gains in productivity.The combination of capital expenditure with business process change and innovation will lead to those productivity gains, according to Chambers. That innovation wave will be driven by collaboration, which will manifest itself in things like video. If there is a killer application out there, it's video -and we're not necessarily talking about that solely from an entertainment perspective, but as a way to change the way we work. One aspect of that play for us is our TelePresence high-definition video platform, which enables business transformation and aligns very nicely with the portfolio of Web 2.0 tools that are emerging across the industry.Another aspect of productivity discussed at FAC was globalisation (after three years of living in Great Britain, I'm permitted to randomly replace my zeds with esses). An effective globalisation strategy will allow companies to tap into new talent pools; find new areas of growth; and scale their innovation efforts, thus increasing their overall productivity and expanding their business. And companies -as well as countries -can use collaboration to drive that business or socio-economic model transformation. What's at stake for these organizations as they head down this path? What are they risking? And how do they ultimately measure the effectiveness of their strategy shift? Each situation will have its own unique wrinkles, but the one common thread that will be pervasive is the cultural and behavior changes required. We're in the 7th year of that journey at Cisco, and if there's one thing we've learned it's that you can't change human behaviour (see, I can also randomly add the letter 'u' to words, as well) by merely implementing a process.
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Beginner's Guide to Differential Pressure Level Transmitters
To avoid costly mistakes it is necessary to understand the measurement technique and its limitations.
By David W. Spitzer
GIGO means "garbage in, garbage out." This phrase applies in industrial automation because using faulty measurements can fool even the best control system. One remedy that can help avoid a GIGO scenario is to understand the measurement technique and its limitations to the extent that its application can be reasonably evaluated. Differential pressure level measurement is one of those key measurements you need to understand to avoid the dreaded GIGO.
The importance of level measurement cannot be overstated. Incorrect or inappropriate measurements can cause levels in vessels to be excessively higher or lower than their measured values. Low levels can cause pumping problems and damage the pump, while high levels can cause vessels to overflow and potentially create safety and environmental problems. Vessels operating at incorrect intermediate levels can result in poor operating conditions and affect the accounting of material.
The level of a liquid in a vessel can be measured directly or inferentially. Examples of direct level measurement include float, magnetostrictive, retracting, capacitance, radar, ultrasonic and laser level measurement technologies. Weight and differential pressure technology measure level inferentially. All have problems that can potentially affect the level measurement.
Differential pressure level measurement technology infers liquid level by measuring the pressure generated by the liquid in the vessel. For example, a water level that is 1000 millimeters above the centerline of a differential pressure transmitter diaphragm will generate a pressure of 1000 millimeters of water column (1000 mmWC) at the diaphragm. Similarly, a level of 500 millimeters will generate 500 mmWC. Calibrating this differential pressure transmitter for 0 to 1000 mmWC will allow it to measure water levels of 0 to 1000 millimeters.
Note that this example presumes that the liquid is water. Liquids with other specific gravities will generate other differential pressures and cause inaccurate measurements. Continuing with the previous example, the same 500-millimeter level of another liquid with a specific gravity of 1.10 at operating conditions in the above vessel will generate 550 mmWC of pressure at the transmitter. As such, the differential pressure transmitter calibrated for water would measure 50 millimeters higher than the actual 500 millimeter liquid level. Conversely, if the liquid has a specific gravity that is lower than that of water, this transmitter will measure lower than the actual level. This example illustrates that differential pressure technology does not measure level, but rather infers level.
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I've always been interested about pressure vessel. I just came across this site and found this very interesting guide in differentiating pressure level transmitter. Thanks for sharing these useful measurement technique.

God reward you for sharing this piece of knowledge...

Please tell me how to calibrate transmiiter for boiler durm level transmit

i facing problem with calibrate range for application closed tank under vacuum zero level is 840mm and span is 2840 from transmitter and vacuum not constant from 0 to 277mbar what can i do for find correct level note this system connected to plc and i think must be used equation for correct the level value according the pressure

how is the calibration of differential pressure transmitter for level measurement different from that of flow measurement?

can someone explain me that why in last example the specific gravity is changed from 1.10 at the higher end to 1.05 at the lower end? And also how 3 bar is taken as pressure,why not the any other value for it?

5800 mm tank of napatha differantial level range calculations

pls tell me the calculation range for the tank of napatha 0-5800 mm?

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The last part of Howard Dean's keynote address.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Howard Dean on young people and the future
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Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac (membrane) that surrounds the heart.
The pericardium holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. There is a small amount of fluid between the inner and outer layers of the pericardium. This fluid keeps the layers from rubbing as the heart moves to pump blood.
Usually, the cause of pericarditis is unknown, but may include:
The following are the most common signs of pericarditis:
The symptoms of pericarditis may look like other conditions. See a healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
If your healthcare provider suspects pericarditis, he or she will listen to your heart very carefully. A common sign of pericarditis is a pericardial rub. This is the sound of the pericardium rubbing against the outer layer of your heart. Other chest sounds that are signs of fluid in the pericardium (pericardial effusion) or the lungs (pleural effusion) may also be heard.
Along with a complete medical history and physical exam, tests used to diagnose pericarditis may include:
Your healthcare provider will figure out the best treatment based on:
The goal of treatment for pericarditis is to determine and eliminate the cause of the disease. Treatment often involves medicines, such as pain medicines, anti-inflammatory drugs, or antibiotics.
If serious heart problems develop, treatment may include:
Pericarditis may last from 2 to 6 weeks, and it may come back.
There is a small amount of fluid between the inner and outer layers of the pericardium. Often, when the pericardium becomes inflamed, the amount of fluid between these layers increases. This is called a pericardial effusion. If the amount of fluid increases quickly, the effusion can keep the heart from working properly. This complication of pericarditis is called cardiac tamponade and is a serious emergency. A thin needle or tube (called a catheter) is put into the chest to remove the fluid in the pericardium and relieve pressure on the heart.
Chronic constrictive pericarditis occurs when scar-like tissue forms throughout the pericardium. It's a rare disease that can develop over time in people with pericarditis. The scar tissue causes pericardial sac to stiffen and not move properly. In time, the scar tissue squeezes the heart and keeps it from working well. The only way to treat this is to remove the pericardium with a special type of heart surgery.
If your symptoms get worse or you have new symptoms, call your healthcare provider.
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Sesame Street "The Camouflage Challenge" Elmo is taking pictures of his friends when they hear someone say something. It's Camouflage Carla! She is camouflaging and blending into the wall behind her. Elmo and Rosita want to camouflage too! Camouflage Carla tells them to join The Camouflage Club. D
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "Fruit Picking Day/Daniel Is Big Enough to Help Dad" Fruit Picking Day - Daniel and his friends are enjoying a Fruit Festival in the Enchanted Garden. Prince Wednesday grows upset because his big brother Prince Tuesday can pick the highest fruit off the tree branches, but he can't. He wishes he wasn't so little! Then, when the festival-goers spot a very special magical golden pear on the ground, Prince Wednesday is the only one little enough to reach it. D
5:30 am
Martha Speaks "Skits under the Weather/Martha the Weather Dog" Skits under the Weather - Martha and Skits hate the sound of thunder. One day Skits gets fed up and tries to outrun the storm, but soon discovers that all roads somehow lead back home. Martha the Weather Dog - Windy McCloud, Wagstaff City's meteorologist, wants Martha to be her weather dog.G
6:00 am
Nature "Victoria Falls" The largest waterfall in the world bridges the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, dividing two natural worlds - the meandering river above the cascade and the gorge below. Large animals thrive around the shallow upper river. The gorge attracts 35 different raptor species that raise their young on a glut of fish.G
7:00 am
Rick Steves' Europe "Rome: Back-Street Riches" Rick explores back lanes and unheralded corners of the city. He ventures into the crusty Trastevere district, visiting the Jewish Ghetto, and enjoying art treasures in a string of rarely visited churches as he uncovers charms of hidden Rome.G
7:30 am
Smart Travels - Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa "Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta" Guadalajara is alive with the music of mariachis, flowers, colonial architecture, and passionate artists. Rudy explores the rich history and culture of "The Most Mexican of Cities." Art and artists are an important part of Guadalajara and Rudy takes it all in from the papier-mache pinatas to the dramatic murals of Orozco. D
8:00 am
The Desert Speaks "Pilgrimage to a Party" Many Mexicans consider San Francisco a "true" saint - one who delivers the "miracles" and "promises" that thousands of faithful make with him every year. But he demands that they live up to their end of the vow, which for most involves a pilgrimage. The Desert Speaks follows the faithful as they travel by foot and on horseback (some more than fifty miles) to the church in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora to pay homage to San Francisco in the hope that he may transform their lives. D
8:30 am
Ciao Italia "What Figs! - Che Fichi!" It's harvest time for Mary Ann's fig tree, and she's got a brimful basket of these tender beauties to create a savory Fig and Prosciutto Pizza. Then she makes a perfect dessert for a perfect meal; Figs with Whipped Cream. And if that's not enough figs to feature fondly, how about Amaretti-Stuffed Figs to snack on while you think about next year's crop of fantastic figs?. D
9:00 am
Expeditions with Patrick McMillan "Blue Ridge, The Heart of the Eastern Forest" The Southern Blue Ridge Escarpment is known far and wide for its diversity of trees that are a collective sight for sore eyes in the autumn. Featuring both acid cove forests and rich cove forests, this region is teeming with an abundance of plant life that is world-renowned. Visit with Patrick as he provides an in-depth look at just what makes this portion of Appalachia so special.G
9:30 am
Pati's Mexican Table "Middle Eastern Influences" Immigrants from Lebanon, Syria and Israel have left a tasty influence on Mexican cuisine over the years. Pati will look at how and why they came to such a far-flung - but fascinating - country and what kind of legacy they've contributed. Recipes will include: Chicken with Tamarind, Apricots and Chipotle Sauce; White Rice with Fideos; Orange and Almond Flan; Cafe de Olla. D
10:00 am
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Great American Classics" Host Christopher Kimball heads into the test kitchen with test cook Bridget Lancaster to uncover the secrets to the ultimate Carrot Layer Cake. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried tests springform pans in the Equipment Corner. And finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison reveals how to make the best Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies. D
10:30 am
GardenSMART Beauty and history combine in this little Florida town where they take their gardening seriously. GardenSMART has you booked on the tour with the local garden club. Just tune in and come along as we connect with the beauty and learn a few things along the way. D
11:00 am
Bluegrass Underground "Jim Lauderdale" Equal parts Rhinestone Cowboy and Borscht Belt comic, two-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Jim Lauderdale's talents dance across the worlds of country (writing hits for George Jones and George Strait), rock (writing with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter), Americana and bluegrass (with icon Ralph Stanley). Featuring Randy Kohrs on tenor vocals/dobro and the Steeldrivers' Richard Bailey on banjo, the Jim Lauderdale Bluegrass Band is unique and an absolute must-see performance. D
11:30 am
Music Voyager "Mumbai" Host Jacob Edgar visits Mumbai, the capital of India's entertainment industry, where he meets two of Indian pop music's biggest stars, Kailash Kher and Sona Mohapatra. Along the way, Edgar learns the secrets of Bollywood, explores ancient Buddhist caves, eats some death-defying street food and tries his hand at cricket. With live performances and insightful conversation, Kailash Kher and Sona reveal what lies at the soul of their sound, while giving Edgar an eye-opening tour of the city and its surroundings. D
12:00 pm
Sesame Street "Porridge Art" Baby Bear is excited to learn that his favorite porridge brand "Quaker Porridge" is holding a Porridge Art Contest, where contestants create edible art of the Quaker Duck Man that's made of porridge. Alan mixes up a batch of porridge, Baby Bear runs off to get is art supplies, and Telly volunteers to pose as the Quaker Duck Man. First, Baby Bear gets inspiration to paint with porridge, but when the picture is placed upright on the easel, the mushy porridge slides right off the canvas. D
1:00 pm
Dinosaur Train "Dinosaur Big City, Pt. 1/Dinosaur Big City, Pt. 2" Dinosaur Big City Part I - Buddy and the Pteranodon family begin their journey on the Dinosaur Train, gathering all their Theropod friends together to travel to a really big Theropod Club Convention which is being held in Laramidia, the "Dinosaur Big City"! Dinosaur Big City Part II - The Pteranodon family continues their journey to the Theropod Convention in Laramidia, the Dinosaur Big City! Among the Theropod dinosaurs that ride the Train with them is King Cryolophosaurus, who sings his songs "Big Ol' Whistle-Stop Rock-n-Roll Dinosaur Tour" and "Whole Lotta Theropods"!. D
1:30 pm
Super Why! "George and the Dragon" FE FI FO FUM! The Giant has stepped on Pig's toy, and he's scared to ask for it back! The super readers venture into a classic tale to meet intrepid Knight George, who is about to face his own fears and battle a dragon to rescue a princess! But it turns out that George isn't quite so brave, and needs a little help.from an unexpected source! Educational Objectives: To learn to appreciate where you're from. Kids will experiment with the alphabet, celebrate spelling and use the power to read to change the story. D
2:00 pm
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Trees Company/Now You See Me" Trees Company - Sally and Nick are playing up in their treehouse when Nick's mom calls them for lunch. Nick wonders what it would be like to stay up in that tree all the time! The Cat in the Hat knows! Or at least he has friends that do. In Jimmer Jammer Jungle the kids learn how different animals spend their entire lives in trees. D
2:30 pm
Wild Kratts "Flight of the Draco" While on a mission to discover the secret of the Draco lizard's gliding abilities, Martin and Chris uncover an evil plot by fashion designer, Donita Donata. She has been capturing these amazing creatures with a plan to make them part of her new Fall collection. It's the Wild Kratts team to the rescue! Science Concept: Gliding, Gravity. D
3:00 pm
Wyland's Art Studio "Albatross Sun" Paint the albatross sun with shapes and form, using color and contrast.G
3:30 pm
Piano Guy The program theme is Rock & Roll. Host Scott Houston and guests show viewers how to play Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock," The Beach Boys' "California Girls" as well as a great Boogie Woogie Riff made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis. Featured artists include Dave Powers and Nat Kerr. D
4:00 pm
NOVA "Power Surge" NOVA focuses on some of the latest innovations among emerging technologies to help lower the temperature on global warming. These include artificial trees, cleaner coal, nuclear energy and schemes to re-engineer the entire climate system.G
5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
NOVA "Power Surge" NOVA focuses on some of the latest innovations among emerging technologies to help lower the temperature on global warming. These include artificial trees, cleaner coal, nuclear energy and schemes to re-engineer the entire climate system.G
7:00 pm
Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Going Deep" This episode takes a look back at the decades of effort that culminated in the deep sub Alvin reaching the ocean floor, and looks forward to what's next. D
7:30 pm
EcoSense for Living "Environmental Body Makeover" In this episode, we explore makeovers that matter: getting rid of toxins in and on our bodies. Bestselling author, Dr. Andrew Weil, tells us how to keep healthy by making smart diet & nutrition choices and knowing what food labels really say. Director of Environmental Working Group, Ken Cook, shares some surprising tidbits about chemicals in everyday body products. D
8:00 pm
Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Coming to America" Who were the first Americans, and when did they arrive? Did they get here by land or sea? Did a single group populate the continent, or did many? Experts used to agree that the first Americans walked across the Bering land bridge from Asia about 12,000 years ago, then found their way south, eventually colonizing all of North and South America. But exciting recent finds at sites on both continents have triggered new theories. Alan Alda tries to find out who's saying what, and why. D
9:00 pm
Decade of Discovery Within the last decade, scientists and explorers have discovered a quarter of a million new species. This program showcases the most extraordinary. These creatures that no one had dreamed existed, have scientists in a spin and are causing textbooks to be rewritten. They include the world's longest insect, one of the rarest mammals on Earth, and a carnivorous pitcher plant big enough for a human fist to fit inside.G
10:00 pm
NOVA "Power Surge" NOVA focuses on some of the latest innovations among emerging technologies to help lower the temperature on global warming. These include artificial trees, cleaner coal, nuclear energy and schemes to re-engineer the entire climate system.G
11:00 pm
Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Going Deep" This episode takes a look back at the decades of effort that culminated in the deep sub Alvin reaching the ocean floor, and looks forward to what's next. D
11:30 pm
EcoSense for Living "Environmental Body Makeover" In this episode, we explore makeovers that matter: getting rid of toxins in and on our bodies. Bestselling author, Dr. Andrew Weil, tells us how to keep healthy by making smart diet & nutrition choices and knowing what food labels really say. Director of Environmental Working Group, Ken Cook, shares some surprising tidbits about chemicals in everyday body products. D


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I head to the allotment afterwards, planning to water the seedlings I've lined up in trays in the greenhouse, as it's been unusually warm here in Manchester for March, almost like summer. I open the gate and walk up the path, and before I know it I've kicked off my shoes and my jeans are rolled up, feet in some old holey wellies. I'm stripped to my vest with a fork in my hand, digging over a raised bed. It's just too tempting to do a little work, and maybe just maybe, soon I might start to feel better with these light nights. It's been a tough winter. But maybe I can leave work early more often and get stuck in for an hour or two, digging, or tidying up the strawberry patch, or planting some seeds.
I meet a new friend today. Derek is holding onto the allotment gates and my neighbour Jill hollers me over. He's struggling for breath a little, leaning against his stick. He's maybe 80, I'm no good at guessing people's age, but of course I'll give him a lift. I hold open the car door while he struggles into the passenger seat, lifting each leg in, and taking his time, wheezing a little. He tells me he had cardiovascular surgery and he has an illness I don't recognise the name of, so it's not so easy for him to walk. He couldn't quite make it home from the shops, and a neighbour carries his shopping bag, while I lean over to fasten his seatbelt because it's awkward to reach, and I let him try but he can't quite get it fastened. He asks which is my allotment, and he is smiling as I show him. He says that was his allotment, and his dad's allotment before that. Me and Derek drive the 200 yards round the corner to his house and he struggles out again. I invite him to come to his old plot any time, and tell him I've always got spare veg.
I dig again, and another hour passes, and I don't realise it's getting late until my belly grumbles for food. These lighter nights are just heaven. I grab some stalks of rhubarb to stew for my pudding and smile all the time I drive home.
There are many things to be grateful for, but I don't always see them. Some days are darker than others and it's more difficult to see what it's all for. Depression can be very pervasive and since November it's been different kinds of hard.
But today, everything is good. I have a full belly, a holiday to look forward to, part-time hours after this week, lots of plans with friends, and a whole summer of light nights where I can head to the allotment and dig and watch everything grow.


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Standing fully in the present moment, there are times when you can touch the past and the future, all at once and at the same time. You can even feel eternity sliding through your fingers.
And sometimes it happens through someone else's eyes.
I see my mama's eyes in a black and white photo of her when she was six, maybe seven years old--- about 85 years ago now. She's standing next to her mom somewhere out there on the Oklahoma prairie with the Great Depression swirling around them.
FRANKFORT – There were several Interim Joint Committee meetings this past week, including a Special Subcommittee on Energy that focused on Kentucky's struggling coal industry and the adverse impact of impending federal regulations. The decline in coal production that could result from these regulations is not just an Eastern Kentucky issue, but a serious statewide issue, as well.
FRANKFORT – The past couple of weeks have been busy in and around Frankfort with joint committee meetings on a wide range of issues including the DOD's planned forced brigade reduction at Ft. Knox, the possible ways to help SNAP recipients better balance their food budgets, and the impact of impending federal regulations on coal.
You can often see it in their eyes, if you take the time to look: That far away gaze tells you they are somewhere else---maybe in the future or the past but not the present.
Or sometimes their eyes dart this way and that, like those of a trapped animal searching for an escape route.
And if you have occasion to be with them for very long, you'll notice a restlessness---an inability to move forward with any kind of fruitfulness---even though they might exhibit workaholic tendencies or conversely, extreme lethargy.
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances."
- William Shakespeare
It was a sad day at the Opera House this past week with the departure of Mrs. Jan Fattizzi. Jan is handling over the reigns as the Central Kentucky Community Theatre Director and heads to her next job in Florida.
Jeff Moreland
Publisher CKNJ
A newspaper, like many work places, can make your co-workers feel like family. You spend a lot of time together, often more than you spend at home with your real family.
True creative genius is seldom appreciated and sometimes flashes of brilliance can be blinding to all around you. Why just the other day I had such an occurrence when I hollered for Cindy.
"Cindy, come here, come here, come here!"
"What now?"
"I just had a flash of brilliance and know how to get filthy rich."
"Really, well that's great. I'm going back to watch television."
"Don't you want to hear my idea?????"
"Not really, I rate your "get rich" ideas up there somewhere with the last reported sighting of aliens and Elvis."
"That's your problem. You never take me seriously."
Despite other paramours, I'm still in love with my computer
Maybe it's a part of the yearning for a slower, simpler world, a less digitized world when others--- including the National Security Agency---didn't have instant access to our privacy. Or perhaps it's more a desire to touch and embrace an older vehicle for communicating.
It could be both.
I'm referring to the return of the typewriter.
Even high school students are learning the joys and frustrations of tap tap tapping away on what many consider an anachronistic way of communicating.
On July 3, 1863 – 150 years ago today - General Robert E. Lee ordered 12,500 Confederate troops to attack the center of the Union Army line at the Battle of Gettysburg. The assault was a disaster and the ill-conceived attack ensured a Union victory. A man of strong character, Lee accepted total responsibility for the defeat. Had the battle gone differently, the map of the United States might look much different today.
About 23 years ago, I was sitting as an active duty senior sergeant at a commander's conference at the 125th Army Reserve Command. We were being addressed by who was then the 2nd Army commander. He was a three-star general, commanding about a quarter million men and women in the Regular Army, Army National Guard and the Army Reserve.
The Berlin Wall had recently fallen. The Cold War with communism was ending.
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Nothing embodies the freedom of the open road like driving a convertible with the top down and the wind blowing through your hair. Convertibles became widely popular in the U.S. during the 1950s. In fact, at the dawn of the automotive age, most cars were of the open-topped variety.
About Convertible Cars
Convertibles differ from open cars in that they can convert from an open top vehicle into one that is fully enclosed. The convertible didn't really come into existence until 1935 when French automaker Peugeot introduced the first power-operated retractable hardtop vehicles. Cadillac introduced the first closed body car in the United States in 1910. Prior to that, open top cars reigned supreme.
During the 1950s and 1960s, U.S. auto manufacturers introduced a wide array of convertibles that were widely popular with drivers. The convertibles made in the U.S. during the 1950s ranged from economical compacts like the Rambler American to sport coupes such as the Ford T-Bird and Chevy Corvette. There were also a number of luxury convertibles such as the Packard Caribbean and the Chrysler Imperial. In Europe, cars such as the Jaguar E-Type and the Fiat 124 Spider embodied the youthfulness and sense of freedom that defined the 1960s.
The American auto industry's love affair with the convertible was tempered somewhat during the 1970s when new safety regulations led to a decrease in popularity and production. Still, elsewhere around the globe automakers continued to churn out new convertible models, including the E-Type, the sporty Mercedes SL, and the affordable VW Cabriolet. In the United States, convertibles didn't enjoy a significant revival until the 1980s, thanks in large part to cars such as the Chrysler LeBaron and the Saab 900.
Convertible Car Variations>
There have always been a number of variations on the convertible. Today, convertible cars are generally marketed as one of several different types. Contemporary convertibles are frequently described as drop-head coupes, cabriolets or cabrios. Open top two-seaters without wind-up windows may be known as spyders, spiders or roadsters. Retractable rigid roof cars are known as retractable hardtops Softtop convertibles with folding textile roofs are common.
The U.S. auto industry is fairly unique in that it manufactures four-door convertibles like the Jeep Wrangler. However most convertibles manufactured outside the U.S. are cabriolets or coupes, which only have two doors.
Popular Convertible Car Brands
Today, convertibles are popular once again, and many automakers have introduced convertible versions of vehicles already in production. Hence buyers may consider models such as the Mini Cooper Convertible, the Ford Mustang Convertible, and the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, among others. Some of the more popular convertibles include the Audi TT, the BMW 6 Series, the Mazda Miata, and the Chrysler 200.The Mercedes SL remains one of the most popular luxury touring cars on the market.
Who Drives Convertible Cars?
Nothing says fun like driving a convertible. Therefore convertible cars can be ideal for anyone who enjoys feeling the wind in their hair and the sun on their face as they hit the open road. Convertibles can be well suited for male or female drivers of practically any age. However, it is important to note that there are certain drawbacks to convertible cars.
Despite manufacturers now making safer convertibles than ever before, the lack of a fixed rigid roof does reduce vehicle safety. Because of that, a convertible may not make the ideal first car for a teenager who is just learning to drive. Convertibles also offer below average protection against break-ins, so a convertible may not be the best car for drivers who live in the city or in high crime areas.
Convertible cars also cost more to manufacture than standard closed body cars. This means convertible models can be more expensive than closed body cars. If affordability is your first priority, a convertible may not be for you either. Sports model convertibles don't typically handle as well as closed body models do. If you're someone for whom maximum performance and handling are important, a convertible may not be for you. Convertibles are also notorious for having limited trunk space. This is due mainly to the amount of space the top takes up when it is retracted. So convertibles may not be the best option for drivers who need ample storage space.


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A post on One Of Swords has a new episode of One of Swords TV where "Activision community management team of one" Dan Amrich attempts to sort through the sticky issue of who owns the rights to No One Lives Forever, Monolith's spy spoof series, last known to be the property of Vivendi Games after they acquired with the Fox Interactive catalog. Since Vivendi eventually merged with Activision, he seems like the one to ask, and Dan explains that some of the IP they ended up with as a result of that merger has since been sold off, using the example of Leisure Suit Larry, and that many of the games they retained are now being sold on GOG.com, using the example of the King's Quest series. As for NOLF, he says this is something he's asked about himself, going on to explain:
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