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The fallout from the collapse of the subprime lending sector has highlighted deficiencies in the performance of rating agencies. Additional comprehensive regulation is overdue and may address more than the narrow technical concerns of recent legislation.
Despite widespread awareness of problems in the subprime sector, Moody's and Standard & Poor's did not downgrade mortgage bonds and related structured debt products until July 10. Many investors have questioned why the rating agencies failed to spot the problems in the sector. They have also asked why the agencies delayed their response.
Moody's and Standard and Poor's have undertaken reviews of their loss estimates and ratings methodologies. Two broad issues are foremost in people's minds, namely:
--lack of diligence in the ratings process; and
--weaknesses in the basic mortgage models that rating agencies used.
The performance and accountability of credit rating agencies is a recurring issue. It also arose in the wake of bankruptcies following the collapse of the equity market bubble. These led to statutory and regulatory reforms in the United States:
--The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 mandated various changes in accounting policies and corporate governance, and beefed up auditing standards.
--Major investment banks agreed to a settlement that required them to reform their system for providing research analysis and addressed obvious conflicts of interest.
Most of these remedies focused on the equity side. Legislation did not mandate sweeping reform that paralleled its requirements on the equity side.
The deficiencies of the credit rating agencies are particularly problematic because regulations require banks, insurance companies and institutional investors to invest only in certain grades of debt. Rating agencies establish debt quality.
The importance of rating agencies is a relatively new phenomenon. The requirement that certain investors may only invest in certain grades of debt has had the unintended consequence of leading some investors to lean too heavily on a rating as the sole or primary means for evaluating a debt investment. It has reduced the independent due diligence that investors complete themselves. One consequence of the subprime lending crisis may be to force investors to analyze future debt investments more carefully and place less reliance on ratings alone.
Congress addressed credit rating agency issues in the Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006. This legislation may represent a high-water mark of a particular type of hands-off regulatory model.
The 2006 legislation focused on increasing competition, seeing that remedy as a panacea for problems in the credit rating system. The two major credit rating agencies, Moody's Investors Services and Standard and Poor's, account for 80% of market share, while Fitch Investor's Services accounts for 15%. Although alternative credit rating services had shown greater perspicacity in spotting credit problems, the then-existing system of U.S. regulation imposed barriers to entry.
The 2006 legislation and the related SEC rules:
--reduce the barriers to entry;
--prohibit the SEC (or any state or local government) from regulating the substance of credit ratings or procedures and methodologies by which a credit rating agency determines credit ratings; and
--require credit rating agencies to adopt a written policy for managing conflicts of interest.
However, some market participants and policymakers are calling for more sweeping reform. At minimum, changes are necessary in three broad areas:
--Reducing conflicts. The latest statutory guidance covering conflicts of interest is very weak.
--Professionalism and consistency. Markets rely on other expert guidance in assessing the quality of publicly issued securities. Rating agencies have little in place to promote objectivity and consistency in ratings decisions.
--Requiring periodic re-rating. At present, rating agencies rate debt only at issuance. Debt issuers pay for these initial ratings. Continuous or regular review of debt issuances would provide more timely and accurate information to the market, as well as reduce the influence an issuer could wield.
The overwhelming trend has been to limit or circumscribe legal liability while Republicans controlled Congress and the presidency. Trial lawyers remain an important constituency for Democrats. Legal observers have been watching to see whether congressional Democrats would insert language that would create new causes of action or opportunities for legal recovery. Such a move, though unlikely, could be on the cards for rating agencies, especially if couched as a means for increasing accountability.
As the subprime crisis unfolds, it will be difficult to resist calls for greater regulation of rating agencies. In contrast to past recent reforms, these efforts will focus less on increasing competition, and more on increasing accountability, consistency, quality and transparency in the ratings process.
To read an extended version of this article, log on to Oxford Analytica's Web site.
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December 27, 2010
The market for pet gifts is growing, according to the Green Bay Gazette. With more than 60 percent of U.S. households owning a pet — according to the 2009/2010 National Pet Owners Survey by the American Pet Products Association — it's no surprise that holiday gifts for pets are turning up even in stores such as Crate and Barrel and L.L. Bean.
The business of buying gifts for pets has been "trending upward the last several years," Kristen Smith, executive director of the Planet Dog Foundation and Planet Dog's brand ambassador, told the Green Bay Gazette. "This year is certainly no exception."
The Pet Products Association estimates that $47.7 billion will be spent on pets this year. Last year the association saw holiday spending on pets rise more than 5 percent.
Even though we're in a recession, "spending on pets and pet products still remains strong," Kathy Grannis, National Retail Federation director and spokeswoman, said to the Gazette.
According to the pet owners survey, more dog owners — 51 percent — gave their dogs Christmas gifts in 2008. Cat owners were next at 43 percent, while 6 percent of fish owners gave Christmas presents.
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A few weeks ago, KROQ reported that Jim Lindberg, former front man and founding member of Pennywise, would be rejoining the band for a reunion show at the Hollywood Palladium Friday, January 18th. That show sold out in 10 minutes.
In response to the overwhelming demand to see the original lineup tear it up on stage once again, Pennywise has added a second show at the Palladium the following night, Saturday, January 19th, with Lagwagon, Strung Out and Pulley opening the show.
Lindberg originally left Pennywise in 2009 to pursue other interests. Pennywise recruited Zoli Teglas from hardcore band, Ignite, and continued to perform and release their 10th album, All Or Nothing.
However, Teglas injured his back in January of 2012 while performing in Germany, opening the door for Lindberg to rejoin the band he helped form.
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The user experience is arguably the most important dimension to your brand, product, business, organization. Smashing Magazine defines it as how a person feels when they interact with a system. Elements that are part of a user experience: value, usability, adoptability, desirability. See this post for help in understanding the elements of user experience. All of these are presented by your website, unboxing experiences, your social media channels, customer service emails, etc.
The following is a talk about how designers (not just graphic designers) can adjust to and persuade others to adjust to the user experience revolution. It was delivered by Paul Boag at the Awwwards Conference in London.
Here are the 5 ways to influence your organization toward user experience:
1. Find like-minded people.
These exist both inside and outside the organization.
2. Create a manifesto.
Create user experience principles, design principles; e. g. "simple" "intuitive"; "digit-first" "design with data"
3. Raise the customer profile.
Create a customer journey map; persona; empathy map.
4. Create a vision of the future.
Look to the MagicBand example at Disney. They had to build a prototype first and acquire proof of concept.
5. Work on a proof on concept.
Ask them to take small steps by gathering data and proving that your design will work.
6. Focus on culture.
Realize that adjusting to user experience doesn't happen over night; culture changes over time.
10 Quick Fire Suggestions for Shifting to User Experience and Design Thinking
1. Show, don't tell
- Prototype
- Visualize the user journey
- Get colleagues completing user tasks
2. Get colleagues in front of users
- Open usability testing
- Record and share sessions with clients/users
- Make usability sessions mandatory
3. Workshop with stakeholders
- Workshop customer journeys
- Collaborative wire-framing
- Use user attention points
4. Become educators not just implementors
- Write newsletters and blog to clients and colleagues
- Use guerrilla tactics
- Run lunchtime presentations
- Consider an internal conference
5. Target the selfish gene
- Latch on to what they care about
- Focus on their targets
- Piggy-back on their agendas
6. Rely on data
- Establish your KPI's (key performance indicators)
- Say, "Let's test that" to push back on criticism of your design
7. Link to the company wide strategy
- Connect what you do to assumed organizational values
- Facilitate management's own goals
8. Change how you work
- Ask for user tasks, not foundational specs
- Make testing mandatory
- Establish some design principles; formalize it
9. Focus on close collaboration
- Interview colleagues
- Embed clients in your team
- Consider design sprints
10. Make use of outside experts
- At best, hire a consultant
- At the very least, use books and talks
- Use data and research to legitimize design thinking
Get Paul Boag's new book, User Experience Revolution (April, 2017) for kindle here (affiliate link).


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'Cemetery Junction' Trailer Needs Subtitles
Renowned Elmo tormentor Ricky Gervais has teamed again with his The Office/Extras co-creator Stephen Merchant to write and direct Cemetery Junction. And... and... honestly, I have no idea what it's about. I watched this trailer four times now and couldn't understand a word of it. Is that a real language that they're speaking? If so, is it called Chimney Sweep?? Here's what the studio claims it is about:
Cemetery Junction, set in 1970s England, follows three blue-collar friends who spend their days joking, drinking and chasing girls. Freddie (Christian Cooke) wants to leave their working-class world, but cool, charismatic Bruce (Tom Hughes) and lovable loser Snork (Jack Doolan) are happy with life the way it is.
Okay. That's what they claim. But to me this could just as easily be a movie about the formation of The Beatles. Or the Stones. Or Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders. I CAN'T F***ING TELL!!
Watch the trailer after the jump, and please provide translation in the comments section.
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We've all had our own Doritos #Bold puking experiences — usually after too many bong hits when our eyes are bigger than our bellies — but was it ever ART?… Rather, was it ever ARTPOP?
This week, Lady Gaga hired some chick to drink a bottle full of Nickelodeon slime and gag herself until she puked it on Gaga's chest at SXSW. Gaga then did her best Noonie and Nuni impression by yelling out in a Swedish accent "F*CK YOU POP MUSIC! THIS IS ART POP! FREE YOURSELF!" whilst soaring through the air on a mechanical bull.
Call Yale and tell them you won't be attending, because the only education in fine art you need — is in the video below!
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Nice read in the NYT yesterday.
Asimov on St Joseph
- Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Jul 16, 2013.
St. Joseph? It's not like anybody ever talks about those wines. Oh no.
- Reply by JonDerry, Jul 16, 2013.
Noticed this also, too much love heaped on Gonon!
- Reply by Richard Foxall, Jul 16, 2013.
Where's that emoticon for "tongue in cheek" when you really need it?
Asimov talked about St. Joseph in Oct. 2011 He also rated the wines in '04 alongside C-H wines. April of this year, one of his colleagues did a long write-up of it.
'Bout time it got a little press from them. Sure, he does about 40 columns a year, so it's going to get repeats. I think he likes harsh, high-acid reds from underripe grapes, so there's definitely some St. Joseph that should please him. (He likes the kinds of wines Rimmerman claims to--Asimov also admires Rimmerman. Truth is that Rimmerman sells a lot of wine that is pretty New World/International in style while convincing many of his acolytes that they are appreciating "difficult" wine. Whatever.)
Funny thing is that I was just reminiscing about that amazing meal I ate a year ago in Paris with a revelatory S. Joseph. Somewhere on here there's a picture, I think.
- Reply by duncan 906, Jul 16, 2013.
Interesting article
- Reply by zufrieden, Jul 18, 2013.
Good wines for consumption prior to the maturation of the better Côte-Rôtie. I have not actually bothered much with this appellation, but that does not mean the wines have little to recommend them; as stated earlier, there was a lot of press recently... leading to a vastly over-inflated price. For me, only Côte-Rôtie can satisfy, so I tend to just look at the better Côtes du Rhône (villages or not) as a cheaper and often better alternative.
As for Asimov, I am not a follower... again this is not because I reject him but rather out of ignorance. The name evokes my childhood as an aficiando of Science Fiction and therefore is difficult to take seriously... though I know this is entirely unfair...


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TOO STONED TO REMEMBER, it was nowhere near December
And 'though apathy did engender I drove myself to grocery store
Badly wanting flavored floss because from stuck popcorn I was cross
And hunting the last sedan spot had turned into a choir
Why then, tell me, should hunting a spot become this big choir
What am I doing this for?
Wheeling steering wheel spritely, I lined up those lines lightly
When in my spot, frightfully, a raven lighted—fearless of my uproar
Revving engine loudly, yelled I those textbook taunts oh so proudly
That into blue clouds with frighted wings it might just up-soar
But the bird at my tire fixed and still stood there all the more
That stupid, feathery whore!
Rolling down my window, with arms flailing all akimbo
I exclaimed, "Some bird, huh? A real Rambo—this thin pedal what if I floor!"
The bird made no reaction like a feathered fowl full in traction
So with calm of Action Jackson I opened wide the door
On shoulder perched it while I, laughing, burst as ner' before
"Bird, at least you're not a bore!"
Back in my car turning, with merriest laughter burning,
I asked bold bird with fullest yearning, "And what, on Earth, are you still here for?"
Not thinking it verbally gifted, I pulled in, parked and shifted
When replied it so slowly as if a new Pauly Shore
With all the laid-back cadence of another Pauly Shore
Drawled the bird, "Like, I want more?"
Out of my car walking, with moms and kids and dads gawking
At bird on shoulder like a pirate hopping with a prop you must ignore
Through the moving doors we entered, and its presence was not censured
As buyers allowing anything within their bright store
Would condone any behavior within their bright, big store
Speaking-out is such a chore
Now, I partook myself to finding that floss of my pining
And with toddlers and moms both whining, I spied what I had been looking for
Picking up the cherry floss, of course, then certainly I was boss
And I lifted high its plastic package for all the store
With this feat finished, yes, the sole reason for seeking store
Drawled the bird, "Like, I want more?"
"Grasp we the intended! Let's buy it and be contented"
A little boy leaned in and presented, "How come that bird you keep ignore?"
"Cause its brains be made of feathers; man and bird be not together
I be brains of all actions and what becomes bought at store
I get just the needed, mastering card swipes at this store
Drawled the bird, "how about more?"
"Ahh?" said I; perhaps one more purchase might help to curb this—
Appetite of bird ridiculous; perhaps beer-soaked molars are less sore!
And if one thing is spoken then once the floodgates now be open
Why not nab more niceties while at splendid spendful store?
Why not upgrade basket into pushcart while at this store?
Because what is credit for?
But, above heads dangling hung plasmas now angling
For sacred values declaiming from a Cribs show never broadcast before
Pawing candy galore, kids craned to the front-man from Faith No More
A nice icebox stood he before, flung he open that door
"Nothing!" spoke he, bently, "Use your own heads a little more!"
"Raah!" screamed that bird, "MORE! MORE! MORE!"
Fear then, for bird out-crying for if it was not lying
And feathered fowl had need for plying with items scattered throughout the store
Was I this cheap, chincy master not to curb a big disaster
Lest from fits of greed at some kid's eye it should peck and bore?
Could I not relent and stop playing the cheap, frugal bore?
"Fine! bird, now I give thee…more."
Rushed we the aisleways and with doubts not askance nor sideways
Flung food while lights of such dimmed rays obscured items tossed mere moments before
Yes, we rushed and grabbed more than needed, our wants nor tastes not heeded
'Til we had stacked more than single man could stock, serve, or store
Grabbing one or two of every token at dimmed store
"Surely, Bird, I am not poor."
As lights arose alighted, a sight startled and incited—
Terror and deeds unrequited—unknown to my secreted thoughts before
On shoulder of each shopper, perched a raven!—I state no whopper!
Each feathered fiend croaking commands as my bird had before!
Leading patrons aimlessly with cries made as mine before.
Drawling, "Ahhh, like we want more."
There, wives competing, on augmented breasts all but beating
Wriggling fingers repleting conflict diamonds, each bigger than before
And husband's girlfriend's in training, wallets still but slightly straining
"No—no time to cook," said he, "A tee-time with boss at four"
"Yes, no time to cook," said she, "to the spa with friends at four"
Drawling, "More, more from our amore!"
Annoyed at bird on shoulder in my words I grew bolder
"Bird!" said I, "What right have you in colder, air-conditioned grocery store?"
And bird did not pay attention, not a moment's-note my mention
"What's wrong with sunshine," said I, "and the dumpster bloated o'er?
Why hast thou followed me, forsook the dumpster bloated o'er?"
Drawled the bird, "to get some more."
Unmoved by my lecture, I fancied this bird some specter
Then I did conjecture, "Hear my question. Of its answer I must be sure—
Lies there in the valleys of Cali, a place more than, say, Maui?
Where a man of fame and success might never want for more?
A golden cleft of Cali in which to never want more?"
Drawled the bird, "You'd still want more."
Blunt bird if I really had it—did not over cad it
Answer! and query deep damnit, 'cause this is more important than before
If I surpassed all the others, nabbed more than my burly brothers…
Might fowl fashion me a gilded respect of nobler contour?
Might I find peace in this gilded respect of nobler contour?
"Didn't you listen before?"
"Bird! do not tempt me, I let you in—I can dispense thee!
You've no grounds to upend me, nor could minute bird brains cage one social moor!
I asked not for your answer and it was harmless bird/man banter
Get thee back into thy lot and thy dumpster's flyblown core!
Your truths do not preside me, hide within your dumpster's core!"
Drawled the bird, "Like, gimmie more."
And other ravens passed but whether steerage or first class
I hadn't the nerve to speak or ask, for I knew their owner's would be sore
And I swatted at the bird but it re-perched without drawling word
Then with no known cause, it rose with wings that made my heart soar
Leaving! free of fiend—as fickle as it came—made heart soar
And I shall speak of this no more.


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President Roosevelt last night issued a statement expressing the hope that entry of refugees into Palestine would be increased. He had declined to comment on Britain's proposals for settlement of Jews in her colonies when asked about them on Tuesday. His statement on Palestine follows: "It is reported here that the number of refugees to be permitted entry into Palestine will be materially increased, and in particular that many children and young people will be given refuge there. I have no means of knowing the accuracy of this report, but I hope that it is true."


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In his election campaign, Barack Obama vowed to make addressing climate change a focus of his presidency. His ability to move forward on that promise now lies largely with House Democrats, whose internal divisions pose a hurdle to a proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions.
With the legislative clock ticking, Obama on Tuesday hosted key House Democrats at the White House in an effort to encourage them to agree on the details of a carbon cap-and-trade policy. The House Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce, which is at work on climate legislation as part of a broader energy bill known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act, is struggling to get the votes it needs to send a cap-and-trade scheme to the House floor by Memorial Day.
The cap-and-trade scheme would require companies to purchase credits in return for the right to pollute and would reduce the number of available credits over time to lower total emissions. Subcommittee Republicans have vowed to vote against cap-and-trade legislation, which they say will raise energy costs. That leaves Democratic subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey of Massachusetts, who is co-sponsor of the legislation, to find 18 Democratic votes to pass the bill by simple majority. He currently has 11 votes.
Despite nearly uniform Republican opposition to the cap-and-trade legislation introduced by Markey and California Rep. Henry Waxman, chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, climate policy is as much a regional issue as it is a partisan one. Democrats who oppose a cap on carbon dioxide emissions say that the rule would place a disproportionate burden on states that rely on coal for electric generation, as well as states that are home to energy-intensive industries such as aluminum, concrete and steel producers, as well as oil refineries.
Climate legislation could hit industry in two ways. First, it would charge companies directly for the carbon dioxide they emit; second, these industries would pay more for electricity, since utilities would raise their rates to cover the cost of their own carbon emissions.
Democratic Congressman Mike Doyle represents eastern Pennsylvania's Allegheny County, an area with a high percentage of retirees on fixed incomes and electric utilities that rely almost exclusively on coal to power their generators. "During the first 10 to 15 years is when you have the harshest economic impact," from cap and trade, says Doyle, who would like to support the climate bill but remains uncommitted. "After that, technology becomes our friend as it gets a lot better. So the question is how do we minimize the economic impacts in the early years for an area like mine."
Carbon capture and sequestration technology, which would store carbon dioxide emissions deep underground, could reduce carbon emissions and thus ease the economic burden of a cap-and-trade policy. But that technology won't be widely available for at least another decade. In the meantime, Doyle would like to see free credits allocated to local power distributors that would then pass savings directly to ratepayers.
Rep. Gene Green, a Democrat from Texas, proposes offering 5% of all credits to oil refiners, initially for free, to give industry time to adopt cleaner technologies and avoid immediate costs.
Obama stated that the concerns of industries that compete internationally have to be taken into consideration as well. Steel mills and cement factories could be at a disadvantage if they pay for carbon emissions while overseas competitors do not.
"If our steel companies are part of a cap-and-trade system but we don't do anything to recognize their global competitiveness pressures, we will in effect put a tax on a ton of steel and make them less competitive overseas," says Doyle. "That could force jobs out of the country to areas where they don't have these rules."
Doyle and Rep. Jay Inslee, a Democrat from Washington State, have added wording to the climate legislation that would reward domestic steel makers that emit less carbon than the industry average. "Anyone who beats the average gets a rebate, which makes their ton of steel competitive with people who aren't doing this," says Doyle.
Beyond cap and trade, subcommittee Democrats have to come together on a renewable energy standard that would require utilities to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. Opponents of a uniform national RES say that states that are poor in wind and solar resources would end up paying for clean energy produced in states where clean energy is abundant. The resource-rich states would unfairly profit at the expense of their peers.
"We're expanding the definition of what will be an eligible renewable fuel, such as biomass and waste energy," says Doyle. "That will expand the ability of states to comply by using the clean resources available to them."
The House wants to complete climate and energy legislation by June, allowing it to refocus on health-care reform during the summer. That's a tight schedule that it likely won't meet, says Dan Weiss, director of climate strategy at the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank. "The big thing is that the House needs to address this by the August recess," says Weiss, who believes the chamber will likely vote on legislation in the fall.
There is one factor that could raise the prospects for climate legislation success: In April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruled that carbon dioxide is a pollutant that's harmful to human health. If the finding survives the current 60-day open-comment period, as expected, the agency will be law-bound to eventually regulate greenhouse pollutants.
"Members of Congress know that they have to act on climate or the EPA will do it," says Weiss.


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This Week's Art: Beksiński
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I've been a big fan of the works of Zdzisław Beksiński for a long time. They are like dreams and, often, nightmares, come to life. Beksiński himself even said as much about his own work, and from what I've read about him he was a fascinating person. Especially in the many ways that I feel the same way about art as he did.
One of his great quotes about his own work fits perfectly with how I think of mine: "I cannot conceive of a sensible statement on painting." I've never been able to come up with an, "artist's statement", because I don't think mine would make any sense.… Read the rest


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Have you ever wondered how you might help your children explore the world and the diverse peoples who inhabit it? The Multicultural Kid Bloggers have shared some of the many ways they discover the world with their children. I have been so inspired by the women linked below in recent months, so I'm honored to share what they have to say about nurturing an appreciation of other cultures in this month's Multicultural Kids Blogging Carnival.
MaryAnne of Mama Smiles explains that for her, "Food helps fill in the gaps. Every time we make a dish from a different country, my kids want to learn more about that country – and, so far at least, they even like the dishes I've tried! " As an example, she shares a well-loved Swedish Pancake Recipe.
Becky at Kid World Citizen has made several resolutions for the New Year that relate to exploring culture with her kids. She says, "I truly believe that in order for our children's generation to be successful in the 21st century, they must be able to understand different perspectives, communicate effectively across cultures, and collaborate with others. Investigating beyond our local community challenges critical thinking and opens our kids' eyes to how interconnected our world is." Visit Kid World Citizen to read Becky's resolutions. Continue reading


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Over several of the past weeks we have talked about talking to your devices. Whether asking for them to give you directions, the temperature, local movies playing, the time, etc. We also spoke about dictating to some of your devices and word processors. For some it could, and does, make it much easier to type documents. Those articles generated many emails, which I appreciate so keep them coming. So today we move on to something similar but different.
Today we look at the other side of the spectrum…getting them to "start" and complete the conversation, sort of.
Microsoft Office online and Office 365 (online) have both come out with a recent addition, "Immersive Reader." It is also available for the local office clients if you have joined the Office Insider program and have the Windows 10 operating system. Personally, I have not joined because you get software that is not ready for primetime and may have some issues. Since I use my computer for day-to-day work I do not want to take any chances. Although, thinking about it does sound interesting!?
Immersive Reader is part of Microsoft's Learning Tools for Education. They are looking for ways to help students who need help in particular areas to get it. So far it is all free too, thanks MS!
Immersive Reader has several fascinating features built in.
You must first get into your Office online account, which is also free. If you have not created an account it is quite easy. You can get there via several different URLs but to keep it simple I would use "office.com." You can use a new or existing MS free email account (outlook.com or live.com) or create one with any email address you already have. I use an Outlook.com account to keep things straight between MS and my Google accounts.
Once there open an existing Word (or OneNote so far at this time) and click the "View" button in the ribbon. A new ribbon will open and one of the first few on the left is the "Immersive Reader" button, so click it. It will open the file in a different view. The letters will be larger, to assist people who are vision impaired and they are spaced farther apart than you may be used to which is for those who are dyslexic.
At the bottom of the screen you will have a Play/Pause button with very short instructions and three icons in the upper right corner, see below. They are letters, books and a face. Once you click the play button a pleasant slightly computerized sounding lady will start reading the document and highlighting the words read as it proceeds. This can help significantly improve many peoples' reading skills in various areas.
The icon with letters allows you to increase or decrease the size of fonts and spacing between letters or lines. The icon of books will let you look at syllables and highlight different parts of speech as it reads…I need this one. The last icon, the face allows the reader to control the speed of the voice reading back the words.
If you wish to start reading at a different location in the document click the word with your mouse and start it playing again. The reader will start there and continue.
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WASHINGTON (Dec. 21)
Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman (D.NY) has introduced legislation to authorize the Department of Justice to deport aliens who engaged in war crimes under the Nazis. She said her bill was necessary because present U.S. Immigration laws do not bar Nazi war criminals. "Although the immigration laws exclude from the United States everyone from polygamists to marijuana users, from prostitutes to anarchists, Martin Borman could enter this country freely." she said Friday in introducing her legislation.
Rep. Holtzman explained that under present immigration law, a person who committed war crimes under the Nazis could be deported only if he concealed those actions from immigration officials. This provision, she said, only applies to those who entered the U.S. under the Displaced Persons Act prior to 1957.


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Strange but true, a team of researchers have produced a battery that is powered by urine. It is a development that will have the eco-freaks wetting themselves in anticipation.
The team from the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore originally created the credit card-size power pack as a disposable source for medical test kits. In the future, they claim, it could be used by any mobile phone user who is caught short with a flat battery.
Whizz-kid scientists are busting to find more environmentally-friendly, lower-cost power sources but are finding themselves up against a wall when it comes to cost and eco-acceptability.
"In order to address this problem, we have designed a disposable battery on a chip, which is activated by biofluids, such as urine," team leader Ki Bang Lee wrote in an e-mail to National Geographic News.
Pissing on your chips may be one thing but the question is one of how much power can be generated. At the moment, the cells produce a trickle of 1.5 volts for 90 minutes. For medical test systems this is enough but it is a piddling amount when it comes to larger devices.
The researchers are aware of this but said that in a couple of shakes the power and lifetime could be improved by adjusting the geometry and materials used. Urine contains many ions to drive the chemical reaction but other bodily fluids, such as tears and blood would also work. Even semen comes to mind which means those denizens of smartphone porn sites could keep their Androids busy for hours.
Flushed with success, the team is now looking ahead. They aim to have their power cells applied to laptop computers, mp3 players, televisions, or even cars. It depends on how they scale up and whether prices could be slashed to make them viable.
One solution would be to connect cells together, as in the current batteries powering laptops. Unlike the environmentally hazardous lithium sells, there would also be fewer problems in complying with the WEEE directive for electronic equipment disposal.
Bodily-fluid exchangers look like a going proposition. Micturition could result in new revenue streams and a golden shower of riches for any commercial company that points its developers in this direction.


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- Shooter died at Virginia hospital, Army said
- Soldier apparently shot herself inside office at Fort Lee
- She apparently had barricaded herself inside the office, the Army said
- Fort Lee is located south of Richmond
A soldier apparently shot herself on Monday at a military post in central Virginia and later died, the Army said.
The incident began at about 8:45 a.m. ET at Fort Lee when the soldier apparently brandished a weapon and then barricaded herself in an office at the Army Combined Arms Support Command headquarters building, according to a statement from the post.
The statement said that Fort Lee Police responded within two minutes and quickly established contact with her.
But during "the course of negotiations," she "reportedly turned the weapon on herself" and fired one shot, the statement said.
The soldier, who was not identified, later died at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, the statement added.
The post was temporarily locked down in response to the incident that is under investigation.
Fort Lee is located near Petersburg, about 30 miles south of Richmond.
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1/48 Trumpeter F-100C Super Sabre
The F-100 History:
The North American F-100 Super Sabre was a supersonic jet fighter aircraft that served with the United States Air Force (USAF) from 1954 to 1971 and with the Air National Guard (ANG) until 1979. The first of the Century Series collection of USAF jet fighters, it was the first USAF fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight. The F-100 was originally designed by North American Aviation as a higher performance follow-on to the F-86 Sabre air superiority fighter.
Adapted as a fighter bomber, the F-100 would be supplanted by the Mach 2 class F-105 Thunderchief for strike missions over North Vietnam. The F-100 flew extensively over South Vietnam as the Air Force's primary close air support jet until replaced by the more efficient subsonic LTV A-7 Corsair II. The F-100 also served in other NATO air forces and with other U.S. allies. In its later life, it was often referred to as "the Hun," a shortened version of "one hundred."
The request for a fighter-bomber was addressed with the F-100C which flew in March 1954 and entered service on 14 July 1955 with the 450th Fighter Wing, Foster AFB, TX. Operational testing in 1955 revealed that the F-100C was at best an interim solution. The uprated J57-P-21 engine boosted performance but continued to suffer from compressor stalls. The F-100C was considered an excellent platform for nuclear toss bombing because of its high top speed.
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1/48 Trumpeter F-100C Super Sabre
OK here we go. There is no much to add to what's already been said about this model kit. I have seen some fellow modelers "thumbing down" this kit. One of the reasons being overall shape. We'll take my opinion with a grain of salt: when finished, it looks like an F-100 Super Sabre to *me*. Another 'complaint' that it has come to my attention is the engine nozzle. Well, there are 2 different nozzles included with Super Sabre and although 1 of them doesn't look familiar, the other supplied nozzle looks fine to me. Along in the pictures of the Super Sabre you can see that Trumpeter is not that far from the real thing. That based on the picture of the F-100 Super Saber 'Thunderbird'.
I pulled out of the closet the F-100 Century Series from Monogram. The proper nozzles are also included with the Monogram kit, however one of the nozzles is different in shape. The exhaust nozzle that you are seeing on the Trumpeter F-100, is also provided with the Monogram.
Could it be possible that Monogram and now Trumpeter many years later had wrong? I don't think so. See the attached picture from the Monogram exhaust nozzle. It was mean to be used to display the model in-flight but I trashed the project. It might not be perfect, but I don't see the reason to ditch the model for this. See the provided picture with insets and you be the judge.
In honor to the truth, the nozzle was not an issue as it was the ejection seat. My references didn't point me out to to a definitive ejection seat. Some showed a metal bucket, cushion, non-cushioned, no cushion on the back, slightly different arm rests; to get all those doubts out of the equation, I ended up installing the supplied ejection seat and a 1/48 pilot kindly donated by the Monogram F100 model.
The surface detail on the Trumpeter F-100C is exquisite. The fit on the large fuselage is absolutely trouble free. With a little bit of patience and good running cement like Tamiya Extra Thin Cement, you can almost get away with primer. Surface controls are separate and is your choice to glue the flaps up or down with the exception of the front slats on the wings. The ones on this kit are not cemented. In general, the assembly goes fairly easy with no building bumps to hold the modeler back and steal out modelling time.
Colors and Weathering:
We will see a lot of these models in natural metal finish, they look so nice. But since I already have a NMF F-86G, a 1/32 scale and a F-84, I decided to go with a jungle camouflage and add some contrast to my jets shelf. Colors used were:
- -Acryl Interior Green for wheel wells.
- -Acryl Camouflage Gray 4766
- -Acryl Dark Green 4726
- -Acryl Medium Green 4734
- -Acryl Dark Tan 4709
- -Alclad 2 Duraluminum
- Alclad 2 Transparent Sepia
Weathering was achieved with a wash of Lamp Black Oil. The area in metal finish was not sealed. It was kept masked until the rest of the model was painted, weathered and sealed. The mask was then removed, the rivets and panel lines in that area was done more subtle with Panel Line Accent Color (Brown) from Tamiya. It does flow thru panel lines and rivet indentations like magic.
What did I miss in this kit?
This is not a comparison between Monogram and Trumpeter, it wouldn't be fair at all. However, when I ditched the Monogram F-100 a few months ago, it was around 60% built. This is just wishful thinking so bear with me:
-The proper parts to build the model with open canopy provided with the Monogram, are not available in the Trumpeter model.
-For the price, Trumpeter should throw in a pilot figure from the era. Lucky I used the one from the Monogram kit which also comes with a crew member.
-Cannon hatch on the Monogram is missing in the Trumpy
-Removable Ammo door available on Monogram is also missing on the Trumpeter.
-Wheel well details are notably more abundant on the Monogram*
-For the price, a few "known" and less obscure ordnance on the Trumpeter model would have been welcomed. Besides the included 4 AIM-9 missiles, I don't even know what are those 2 'bombs'. Those weapons on the model shown here, come from the Monogram kit.
*Wheel wells are more detailed on the monogram, however hydraulic linkage to struts, gear doors and air brakes are more true to scale on the Trumpeter model.


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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) announced Wednesday that he would be rejecting a Medicaid expansion under President Obama's health reform law, known as Obamacare, for a plan of his own. Per the Wisconsin State Journal:
Walker said his plan would reduce the number of uninsured by 224,580 people, but said he would do so by moving people into private exchanges rather than Medicaid.
"My goal, I want to have fewer people in the state who are uninsured," Walker said. "And I want to have fewer people in this state who are dependent on government."
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The Economic Development and Tourism Division (EDT) of the Governor's Office markets Texas as one of the world's premier business locations and travel destinations.
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Department of Strategic Business Development (SBD)
The Strategic Business Development Department serves as the conduit to the business recruitment and project management process. The SBD team identifies and develops both domestic and international investment leads by working with prospective companies who are considering locating or expanding in Texas. The department also serves as a vital contributor to the overall mission of the Business Development Office by leading its comprehensive strategic marketing efforts and initiatives, in partnership with the Texas Economic Development Corporation. For information on available sites or buildings, community profiles or other demographics across the State of Texas, visit TexasSiteSearch.com.
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The Department of Business Assistance serves Texas, US, and foreign businesses. The team includes General and Industry-specific Business Assistance Specialists, the Office of Small Business Assistance, International Business and Trade, State of Texas Mexico Office and the Business Permits Office. Responsibilities include strengthening the competitiveness of Texas' industries by promoting international trade, small business advocacy, entrepreneurial support, as well as business retention, and expansion. The office in Mexico City helps Mexican companies seeking to enter the Texas market and Texas companies looking to do business with and in Mexico. The Business Permits Office assists businesses of all sizes in navigating Texas' permitting, licensing and regulatory environment.
Office of Small Business Assistance
The Office of Small Business Assistance serves as the principal advocate for Texas small business owners and provides information and assistance relating to establishing, operating, or expanding small, midsize, women-owned, minority-owned, disability-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. Further detail can be found at https://businessintexas.com/start-business.
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The department administers financial incentives, such as Texas Enterprise Fund, Events Trust Fund, Governor's University Research Initiative, Texas Capital Fund, Texas Product Development & Small Business Incubator Fund (PDSBI), and Texas Enterprise Zone Program. Further detail regarding these and other incentives can be found in the Texas Business Incentives & Programs Overview.
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Michelle Ntalami, CEO and Founder, Marini Naturals has developed products to cater for women with natural hair. She has managed to create, grow and build the brand in Kenya, Africa and beyond.
By MURUGI NDWIGA
What made you venture into the world of entrepreneurship?
From my childhood, I have always been fascinated by the idea of creating things from scratch. I have never been so great at following the norm. My inquisitive and creative mind questions everything. So naturally, I feel drawn to business as I get to create things from the very beginning, determine its journey, and literally my own success. It fascinates me.Read More


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From the moment the first miner, Florencio Avalos, was watched by the world leaving the Phoenix capsule, it took just 21 hours and forty four minutes to rescue the last man.
The foreman, 54-year-old Urzua, had bravely supported his thirty-two men ever since August 5th, as the mine collapsed leaving the 33 men trapped 2,050 feet (625 meters) beneath ground level. They endured 69 days in airless damp conditions.
For the first seventeen days the miners´ biggest fear was that the world would believe them to be dead. 1,500 reporters broadcasting the news as it unfolded world-wide. Finally, as the rescue workers leave, a flag remains saying "Mission accomplished".


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Age: 25
Ethnicity: Singaporean
Occupation and/or Company: Director, Michelle Kee Makes Movies Inc. & VFX Production Manager, CVD VFX
Years of experience: 3
Personal & professional philosophy:
I'm not sure that I really have one. I aim to make movies that I want to watch. I try to give 100% to whatever I'm working on.
Upcoming performances/ project:
I just finished directing Send Us Smokes, a Hot Shot Shorts film, which follows the story of 7-year-old Adelaide as she embarks on a fantastical adventure to take cigarettes to her father serving in the trenches of WWI.
What is the highlight of your work?
I got to make a WWI musical this year! Despite all the challenges, like working with a child actor and a dog on a film set in a trench, Send Us Smokes has been a real career highlight for me. It was a pleasure to work with such an amazing cast and crew and to find creative solutions together. I couldn't have asked for a better bunch of people!


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Origins of Replication, overview
In order for a piece of circular, dsDNA to be propagated in bacteria, it needs to be replicated by host machinery. There is a sequence in the plasmid that directs the cell to begin replication. Important considerations are host range, compatibly, and copy number. The host range refers to what species of bacteria will recognize the origin of replication and thus allow for replication. The compatibility refers to a plasmid's ability to coexist with another plasmid in the same cell. Copy number refers to the average or expected number of copies of the plasmid per cell.
There are three main mechanisms for plasmid replication: Rolling Circle, Strand Displacement, and Theta.
- Strand Displacement...
- In Rolling Circle Replication, a nick is made by the Rep protein at the "double strand origin" of a dsDNA plasmdid. The free 3'OH is extended, displacing as it progresses. After one unit length of displacement, replication is terminated, yielding one dsDNA plasmid and ssDNA of one unit length. The displaced strand then serves as a template for replication from a "single strand origins." Since each strand is replicated independently, it is possible for the ssDNA form to accumulate. This mechanism is found in Staphylococcus aureus and Streptomyces lividans as well as many bacteriophages.
- Theta replication is the most common form of DNA replication, including most plasmids as well as chromosomes. RNA serves a primer, DNA is polymerized in one or both directions. In the first case, a single fork circumnavigates the entire plasmid until the origin is reached, and daughter plasmids separate. In bidirectional replication, two forks propagate and meet on the far side of the plasmid before resolution.
Host Range
Plasmids are classified as having a narrow or broad host range.
- ColE1 is limited to E. coli and a few close relatives,
- RK2 plasmids can be used in most gram-negative bacteria.
- RSF1010 can use used in most gram-negative bacteria, and some gram-positive
- Plasmids from gram-positive bacteria tend to function well in other gram-positive bacteria.
Compatibility Groups
If two plasmids have the same (or very similar) origins of replication, they will compete with each other for replication machinery. This results in an unstable situation. If the two plasmids posses different selectable markers, this can be maintained for several generations, but eventually one of the plasmids will be lost. For scenarios in which multiple plasmids are necesary, one must be careful to choose plasmids will compatible origins. The most common dual-plasmid pair is ColE1/p15A. The most common plasmid triplet is ColE1/p15A/pSC101.
- ColE1/pMB1
- ColE1: pBlue
- pMB1: pUC, pBR322, pGEM, pET,
- p15A: pBad, pACYC
- pSC101
- CloDF13
- ColA
- IncQ: RSF1010, R1162
Copy Number
- ColE1/pMB1: 20-700 copies
- pUC: 500-700 copies
- pBR322: ~20 copies
- pSC101: ~5 copies
- p15A: 10-12 copies
- F1: ~1 copy
- CloDF13: 20-40
- ColA: 20-40
Control of Initiation/copy number
- ColE1: Does not require plasmid encoded initiator protein, does require DnaA binding. The origin contains regions promoting the synthesis of RNA I and RNA II. RNA II hybrizes to the DNA, yielded a DNA/RNA hybrid which can serve as a substrate for RNaseH. Digestion of RNA II by RNaseH yields the primer for replication. RNA I binds and sequesters RNA II, so it is unavailable for RNAse H digestion. Since RNA II is "used" each time the plasmid replicates, and RNA I is not used, the ratio of RNA I to RNA II increases with the copy number. This provides a negative feedback for replication, and sets the average number of plasmids per cell.
The Rop protein helps lower the copy number, by stabilizing the RNA I/ RNA II duplex. Deletion of Rop, as well as point mutation in the RNA accounts for the higher copy of some pMB1 derivatives (pUC for example)
- p15A: similar to ColE1, but with different versions of RNA I and RNA II.
- pSC101: iterons
- R1: oriR is bound by RepA promoting initiation. No iterons. Copy number controlled by copA and copB. copA is in RNA that binds the 5' end of RepA RNA and prevents translation. CopB blocks repA transcription.
- p1:
NCBI links
- Solar 1998 pmid=9618448 Review
- Lin-Chao 1992 pmid=1283002 Regarding the copy number of pUC vs pBR322
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Redlight King's Kaz on Writing About Life, Feeling Comfortable As an Artist
"I love doing what people saying we can't do," laughs Kaz, singer and creator of Redlight King.
That statement sort of sums up Kaz's entire career. Born Mark Kasprzyk, he got his start in the music business 15 years ago as a rap-rock artist, gaining a hit song with "Pedal to the Metal."
These days, Kaz spends his time focusing on Redlight King. The band is currently on tour and will take part in the Uproar festival in August and September, performing alongside bands like Godsmack and Shinedown. If that isn't enough, the single "Comeback" was just featured on Avengers Assemble, an album of music from and inspired by the movie "The Avengers."
"It's great exposure," says Kaz of Redlight King's placement on the soundtrack. "The song is on our album Something for the Pain. It was going to be our third single regardless of the placement with the soundtrack … it's really cool. We filmed the video for the song, not really considering any connection with the move. Obviously we want the song to have its own life and own vision for our fans. The people with the "Avengers" were so stoked about the song that they released a video with some movie footage in it, and then our official video release is in two weeks."
It wasn't always so happy for Kaz, who used personal ups and downs to fuel the songs that are featured on Something for the Pain. The end result was a brutally honest essay of self-discovery and learning to live.
"I tried to make a record that had that up and down that life throws to you," Kaz says. "On the road, people come up to me and think the record is heavy … but most of the time they are thankful. And I'm thankful, too. It's all give and take in this business. And that is part of the art. When we are out there live and we're playing … that's the give and take right there. That's what we live for, that energy. The more and more I play live, the more I want to capture that."
While Redlight King has been on the road, promoting Something for the Pain, Kaz has continued to write new songs in preparation for the band's next album. While label Hollywood Records isn't putting any pressure on the group to deliver a new product immediately, Kaz says he's ready and excited for the day when he gets the call and someone says, "Do it now!"
"I'm ready. I've been writing the entire time… I'm in a really good place right now," Kaz says. "The band is evolving as we're on the road. We're getting tighter as a band. For me, just meeting people and having other bands come up to me and say, 'Hey, I really like that song' or, 'I really like what you are doing…' after 15 years in the business, it's just a nice feeling to finally have arrived and to be comfortable in who I am as an artist and songwriter. The more I can record and write, the better life is for me, so I'm ready to do a second record. But I recognize it's been a slow build, and I want people to listen to the debut record, have time with it and sink their teeth into it."
Redlight King has shows lined up with Saving Abel and other bands throughout the month of June.
Watch Redlight King's Video for "City Life"


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Predictably, this new iteration of Barbie has parents cheesed off. However, Mattel is sticking by their decision to produce the doll, saying that it allows girls to express themselves and be creative, according to Sky News.
Implications - "Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie" lets kids stamp Barbie tattoos onto themselves. So parents are against the message that the new Barbie is sending out to their kids; young kids should not be wearing revealing clothing is the thinking.
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In his latest article, Phil Mushnick of the New York Post lashed out at outgoing commissioner Bud Selig as well as Mets ownership for the sorry financial state of the team.
Mets ownership still appears beached, trying to extricate itself from its eagerly self-imposed relationship with no-questions-allowed Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff. Whether Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz jumped in blind or jumped in knowing the score — or at least suspecting it — they jumped in with both feet.
But to suggest they jumped in as rubes — that they were duped by a con artist preying on their investment naivete, and thus previously had grown wealthy despite lacking financial sophistication — would be tough to swallow given that Madoff was the second such scammer they fed.
He criticizes Selig for failing to do anything about the Mets' owners involvement in the first Ponzi scheme and then turning a blind eye again to their involvement in the second and even worse Ponzi scheme, failing both times to address, investigate or penalize them. Instead he made sure that that the Mets navigated through their legal and financial problems going so far as to floating them a $25 million loan, putting his assistant Sandy Alderson in the GM position, and ensuring they remained entrenched.
Be it due to the team owners' reckless investing, their abject greed or their willful negligence and stupidity, the commissioner should have determined they had proven they are too self-imperiled to own a big league club, even in the rustic hamlet of New York City.
Mushnick argues that Selig would have never tolerated such suspicious, irresponsible, and questionable actions from any of the managers of his auto dealerships, but had no problems downplaying and covering up what was going on in Flushing.
The Mets continue to kick the same can down the alley, he says, choosing to rent Citi Field's entrance space to one of america's most dubious enterprises, Amway.
In 2010, Amway paid $34 million in cash and provided $22 million in products to settle a long-running class-action lawsuit that accused the company and top-level distributors of fraud and operating a pyramid scheme.
The team still doesn't appear out of the woods and despite a bottom five MLB payroll near $85 million, the word is that any financial flexibility is still out of reach and that the team will have to unload players Daniel Murphy and Bartolo Colon to free up money just to cover the expected $22 million they'll need for contractual and arbitration raises for the 2015 season.
This makes it highly unlikely that left field and shortstop will be addressed through free agency or trade, but instead selling the fan base on internal options while bringing in more scrapheap signings.


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Evaluation in the Springtime
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Although it snowed so much, just two weeks ago, that I built this snowman at the office, the signs of spring are around us now.
I love that the days are becoming longer. I am no longer waking up to darkness. I am no longer returning home at dusk. The time is upon me that if I wanted, I could run a few miles ON THE TRAIL after work and it still be light enough for me not to fear being attacked by dogs. (you know, because they only come out at night? where did this perception of mine come from? oh well- thats a whole nother blog. ;) )
Some days, I can leave my apartment without a coat, and feel perfectly fine. And I love seeing the sunshine and the blue skys out my office window all day long.
Sometimes a season is upon me and I feel its best to "buckle down" and go "full force" to reach my long list of very specific, very dedicated goals. but sometimes, a season of my life comes along and I decide I need to scale back and find rest in simplicity. I need to not focus so much on doing things for an hour, but maybe 5 minutes, a day. I need to not worry so much about doing EVERYTHING I can, but instead, learning how to ENJOY EACH MOMENT.
I feel like im not able to properly convey my point- Let me put it this way.
The things on my priority list, are things I love for myself. exercise, writing, meditation, etc. They are things that I love to do. They are things that my body and mind and life loves when I do because these activities keep me happy and healthy. But if I were to decide I want to meditate for 90 minutes a day, exercise for 90 minutes a day, and write for 90 minutes a day - these things become TASKS and sometimes dreaded. And i dont want to dread ANY part of my life. I want to continue looking at things through an optimistic eye and learn to love myself for doing a minimum amount and not just a maximum. [ive been struggling this winter feeling like I'm NEVER working out ENOUGH, even if i spend 3 hours at the gym- and that is just NOT healthy. I need to recoil and learn to be satisfied in ANY amount and not let all my happiness rest in reaching obsessed goals.]
So, I made a new goal list of things I want to do this spring. Little things that will hopefully help me to enjoy each and every day. I thought I would share this with you here to help keep me accountable and encourage you that not everything needs to be done to an extreme- keep things LIGHT&FRESH once in a while ;)
Heather's Fabulous Spring Time Priority List
Food: [these things are things I've been doing for a while, and our mostly habits, but I like to keep myself in check with them as the season changes and I refocus on priority]
* 0 sodas daily.
* Eat BSLSDS daily.
* 1+ Vegetarian L/D daily.
* Pushups Daily. [I am still trying to progress to "real" push ups. I try doing them every day. some weeks I only try the up part. some weeks I only try the down part. (of "real" pushups) I try every day. I still can't do one good form real pushup, so after I try, I do a few "girly"/modified push ups. Sometimes I do a lot. Sometimes I do 2. But I get down on the floor EVERYDAY. this takes less than 5 minutes]
* 20 minutes of cardio daily. [i was seriously getting exercise-depressed when I would leave the gym after an hour long zumba class, 35 minutes of treadmill intervals, and 20 minutes on the elliptical and not feel satisfied. I'm bringing it back to a goal of 20 miutes a day. somedays I'm sure I will do more, but I don't care. I WILL listen to my body. I WILL feel satisfied as long as I reach my 20 minutes each day. On days my body needs "a rest" i may just go for a walk or play at the park 0 but I want to get in the habit of feeling COMFORTABLE with 20 minutes of activity.]
*Stretch&Balance 7 x weekly. [I remain HORRIBLE at spending good amount of time stretching after workouts. Sometimes I skip it all together. Sometimes I spend 3 minutes stretching. If I am only active 20 minutes, i should be able to have a good 5 minute stretching session after each activity. and I want to spend a few minutes each day working on EASY balance moves. (stand on one foot and move up from there) 5-10 minutes each day is TOTALLY doable.]
*Journal once a week. [I write a lot of blogs at THS. I type a lot of stuff I never publish, as well. but I have been neglecting my personal journal. my handwriten, physical journal. I have a WHOLE STACK of quotes and cards and clippings I want to paste in it and reflect on via black pen and nice penmanship, but I never make it a priority. Start Small - once a week. Even for 30 seconds. I have a feeling the words and desire to write and spend time getting thoughts on paper will just flow after that.]
*Meditate 5 x weekly 5 mins a day. [i need to take 5 minutes to meditate each week day. It makes the day flow better. Sometimes I may meditate on scripture. Sometimes I may meditate on a personal mantra. Sometimes I may meditate on an inspiration quote. Sometimes I may simple meditate on nothing but the beat of my heart. But I will meditate.]
*Encourage a Friend daily. [The other day my friend Katy and I discussed that my spiritual gifting of encouragement is the ONLY part of my relationship with Christ that I have always been 100% sure of the beginning. I've never doubted it. I've never apologized for it. Because it's not mine. It's God's. And i am thankful for it. I want to continue to walk in this gifting in little and big ways. Each day I will take the whole ONE MINUTE it will take to text/email/comment a friend. Encourage them in their day. Brighten their moment. Remind them of their goodness. ONE MINUTE. at least.]
*Dance. 1 song. 3 x weekly. [put on one 3 minute song. dance. it will change you. Dance in your office. Dance in your car. Dance in your kitchen as you do the dishes. Dance your way around the block. Dance while filling your car at the gas station and continue to enjoy the song so much that you decide to wash the windows too. Dance. It's 3 lousy minutes turned fabulous. ]
*Change Desk Calendar 5 x weekly. [I have two quotation calendars at my desk. I love to start my work day by flipping/tearing off the pages and reading the new pages. Sometimes they are quotes to inspire or motivate. sometimes I read quotes to make me laugh. Sometimes my kindness calenders gives me a suggestion of how to be extra kind today. I LOVE this one minute I take out of my day to freshen my soul.]
*Spend time outside, daily. [at least 5 minutes of fresh air. sitting on my porch. eating at a picnic table. stretching near a tree. looking at birds. taking in some vitamin D from the sun. or listening to rain fall onto my umbrella. or, God forbid, shoveling the next snowfall. Broken into five 1 minute breaks from my desk, or 5+ minutes after work playing with my neighbors dog. ]
If I do ALL of these things each day - we are talking LESS THAN AN HOUR. and a very happy, refreshed, bursting with goodness Heather. I can't really think of anything better :)
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This was so well thought out!! You really have some great goals! Good for you! Blogs like these make me re examine my goals again! Blessing to you!!
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I keep forgetting about your blog cause I really miss reading what you think about because it is usually so relevant to myself!
Keep up the awesome work....
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Loved this blog! Yes, sometimes less really is more.
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I'm so happy spring is coming! It's still rainy but the sun comes out sometimes and I'm excited (like you are) to get outside!
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one more goal: respond to Gmail emails within 48 hours - this is something I am CONSTANTLY struggling with and MUST get better at completing!
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What a blessed situation to know how the Lord has gifted you. It will be interesting in your life journey to see how He wants to use this special spiritual gift for His Kingdom.
When you run on the trail, be sure to either take a friend, take a big dog, or take some pepper spray. It is not safe for a woman to run alone, I am very sad to say. So be careful out there!!
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Expansion of Trade at the Extensive Margin: A General Gains-from-Trade Result and Illustrative Examples
James R. Markusen
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This paper is a revision of a long-stalled earlier version circulated and presented in 2006 and 2007 under the title "Expansion of trade at the extensive margin: welfare and trade-volume consequences". The paper was presented at the Athens ETSG and at CESifo Munich in September 2007 and in a couple of other places I can't remember. I appreciate comments received then and added comments, suggestions and references are most welcome now. The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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Five time I-League champions Dempo Sports Club had a below par 2012/13 season as the Goan giants uncharacteristically finished without a single trophy in their cabinet. The season was marred by controversies, injuries and several off-field issues which saw the club finish fifth in the table despite reaching the finals of Federation Cup at the start of the season. Following the season, long serving coach Armando Colaco was released along with all foreign players. It was a busy transfer period for the club as they roped in Arthur Papas in a largely anticipated transfer deal while several players on the wrong side of 30 were also released. As the new season dawns, there is a renewed hunger and freshness in the club and the Dempo fans are hoping that the club will bounce back from the disappointment of the last season.
Squad Analysis
GoalKeeper: Subhasish Roy Chowdhury, Laxmikant Kattimani, Tyson Caiado, Shilton Fernandes
Subhasish Roy Chowdhury has been Dempo's first choice keeper for sometime now and the 27 year old is once again expected to start under the bar. Subhasish has been a regular in the national team though he has played second fiddle to Karanjit Singh and Subrata Paul. The six feet tall goalkeeper has fast reflexes and bailed Dempo out of trouble several times last season and will be expected to do the same this season. He will be assisted by 24 year old Laxmikant Kattimani who last represented in the India U-23 in the Pre-Olympic qualifiers and the 2009 SAFF Cup. Measuring around 6 feet, Kattimani provides a solid backup to Subhasish and the healthy competition between the two augurs well for Dempo. Kattimani will be keen to impress Papas and get more playing time in whatever opportunities he gets.
Tyson Caiado and youngster Shilton Fernandes are the other two goalkeepers in the team though the duo are likely to be restricted to action in the Goa Pro League.
Defence : Debabrata Roy, Jessel Carneiro, Shallum Pires, Samir Naik, Mahesh Gawli, Creson Antao, Prathamesh Maulingkar, Simon Colosimo, Shinnosuke Honda
The back-four was a major worry for Dempo last season as Debabrata Roy, Samir Naik and Mahesh Gawli were sidelined at some point of the season owing to injuries and a vulnerable make-shift defense had to be fielded and it lacked pace. Hence it came as no surprise that former Australian defender Simon Colosimo became the first signing after the appointment of Arthur Papas. The 34 year old has 25 caps to his name and is expected to lead from the front. Highly rated lanky defender Prathamesh Maulingkar, who played under Papas last season, is another player to watch out for and either him or Creson Antao is expected to partner Colosimo in the heart of Dempo defense. Veteran Mahesh Gawli , who is recovering from an injury is another option that Papas can exercise.
Debabrata Roy is a sure starter at the left-back spot and the I-League veteran will look to contribute offensively as well while either Sameer Naik or Shallum Pires is expected to start at the right back spot. Jessel Carneiro is the other defender in the team who can play as a left back. After a shaky start in the first couple of matches in the Goa Pro League, the Dempo defense lead by Simon Colosimo has settled nicely. However a knock to Antao, forced Dempo to sign their fourth foreign player – Japanese defender Shinnosuke Honda, The 23 year old plays as a central defender and comes in with the experience of having played in the J-League. Honda can also play as a defensive midfielder.
Midfield : Clifford Miranda, Mandar Rao Dessai, Gabriel Fernandes, Romeo Fernandes, Jewel Raja, Roberto Mendes Silva, Peter Carvalho, Godwin Franco, Aniston Fernandes
The noticeable departures from the Dempo midfield include Climax Lawrence, Anthony Pereira and Joaquim Abranches. Despite the departure of the the experienced campaigners, Dempo have made some smart signings and the midfield looks quite strong. Roberto Mendes Silva aka Beto has returned to Dempo after spending two seasons at Churchill Brothers and is expected to lead the Dempo midfield once again. Despite his age, Beto is one of the best midfielders in the I-League and his vision and creativity in the heart of Dempo midfield will be crucial to the club's fortunes. Peter Cavalho was one of the most consistent Dempo performers last season and the central midfielder played all over the ground as a right back, right midfielder and even as a central defender.
Godwin Franco really came of age in the last season and will be looking to continue his impressive form this season. Godwin is expected to get more playing time after the departure of Climax Lawrence. After a rather disappointing season with Mohun Bagan last season, highly rated Jewel Raja will look to impress at Dempo under the tutelage of Arthur Papas. The presence of Jewel Raja and Godwin Franco gives Papas options in the midfield as in contrast to Beto and Carvalho, both are young and can trouble the opposition with their speed. Young Aniston Fernandes is another option for the central midfielder spot.
On the wings, Clifford Miranda is a likely starter in left wing. Despite the emergence of Vineeth and Ralte, Miranda remains the best left midfielder in the nation. Miranda, the Dempo skipper of last season, is known for his pin-point delivery from set pieces but can also cut in from the left flank and score crucial goals. Youngster Mandar Rao Dessai is the other option for the left flank. 21 year old Romeo Fernandes, who played under Papas at the AFC U-22 qualifiers, and Gabriel Fernandes, who has been roped in from Mumbai FC after an impressive season with the Mumbai based club, are the two quite able options for the right flank. Romeo infact has already made a mark this season notching up assists and goals in the ongoing Goa Pro League.
Forwards : Joy Ferrao, Jeje Lalpekhlua, Billy Mehmet, Myron Fernandes
A misfiring forward line was another chief reason why Dempo struggled last season. The club never recruited any replacement for Ranty Martins and often played without a recognized striker after Koko Sakibo got injured. Arthur Papas has however roped in able strikers in form of Jeje and Billy Mehmet. Mehmet, a product of West Ham academy comes into the I-League after having a made a name for himself in the Scottish Premier League and the A-League. Mehmet has already settled well even scoring in the Goa League. Jeje is one of the best strikers in the country at the moment and after a injury prone last season, he will be keen to develop himself into a better player under Papas. It is however the highly rated Myron Fernandes, who has made the waves so far in the Goa-League for Dempo. Myron was the architect of Dempo's wins over SESA and Margao, notching up three goals and a couple of assists. Myron has been among the news for quite sometime now and it seems this season he will cement his place in the senior Dempo team. Joy Ferrao is the fourth forward in the Dempo team
Arthur Papas
When Dempo chairman Mr. Srinivas Dempo was looking for a new coach last season, Arthur Papas floored Mr. Dempo with his tactical acumen as his Arrows side defeated Dempo 2-0 in their own backyard. After some discussions, post the season , Arthur Papas signed a three year contract with Dempo in a deal which promises to be an exciting one. Papas is a brilliant team manager and is well versed with the Indian conditions. With Dempo squad brimming with a number of exciting youngsters, Papas is the ideal man to lead them though it remains to be seen how he copes with the pressure of winning trophies at Dempo. While his stint at Arrows was about molding the young players, the new role at Dempo will bring its share of expectations and it remains to be seen how he deals with it.
After the debacle of the last season their high hoped from the team and the new coach but with Papas trying to inculcate a different style of playing and still searching his first eleven, clinching the I-League seems a difficult proposition at the moment though a top 3 finish looks on the card. Federation Cup seems a realistic option for the club and with the winners getting a chance to play in Asia, Papas and his team would try to win the tournament. The club also has a relatively favorable draw having been clubbed with teams like Mohammedan Sporting and Mumbai Tigers. As in the case currently, it is likely that Papas will use the Goa Pro League to give opportunity to the younger players in team and experiment with his tactics.
I-League – Top 3 Finish
Federation Cup – Winners
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This seems like a reasonable proposal for the current techniques document actually. Charles McCN On Sat, 30 Dec 2000, Kynn Bartlett wrote: At 09:51 AM 12/30/2000 , Sean B. Palmer wrote: >(Hakon:) >Use numbers, not names, for colors >Color names also vary from one platform to another. CSS supports 16 color >names: aqua, black, blue, fuchsia, gray, green, lime, maroon, navy, olive, >purple, red, silver, teal, yellow, white. Some browsers have chosen to >support additional color names, but there is no definite list. I suggest instead that we update the requirement (when it becomes part of a WCAG 2.0 CSS techniques document) to state "use the 16 named colors defined by CSS level 1, or use RGB colors" instead of just using RGB colors. I think those 16 should be considered a reasonably safe list and I don't think that access problems will result (which can't be eliminated by turning off CSS!) if those are used. I find a prohibition against using 'color: black' or 'background: white' to be absurd. --Kynn -- Charles McCathieNevile mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com phone: +61 (0) 409 134 136 W3C Web Accessibility Initiative http://www.w3.org/WAI Location: I-cubed, 110 Victoria Street, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia until 6 January 2001 at: W3C INRIA, 2004 Route des Lucioles, BP 93, 06902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, FranceReceived on Sunday, 31 December 2000 07:31:28 UTC
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