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Annual to shrubs, generally glandular, some green root-parasites
Stem generally round
Leaves generally alternate, simple, generally ± entire; stipules generally 0
Inflorescence: spike to panicle, generally bracted, or flowers 12 in axils
Flower bisexual; calyx lobes generally 5; corolla generally strongly bilateral, generally 2-lipped (upper lip generally 2-lobed, lower lip generally 3-lobed); stamens generally 4 in 2 pairs, generally included, a 5th (generally uppermost) sometimes present as a staminode; pistil 1, ovary superior, chambers generally 2, placentas axile, style 1, stigma lobes generally 2
Fruit: capsule, generally ± ovoid, loculicidal or septicidal
Seed: coat sculpture often characteristic
Genera in family: ± 200 genera, 3000 species: ± worldwide; some cultivated as ornamental (e.g., Antirrhinum, Mimulus, Penstemon ) or medicinal (Digitalis )
Recent taxonomic note: Recently treated to include only Buddleja, Scrophularia, and Verbascum in CA; other genera moved to Orobanchaceae (Castilleja, Cordylanthus, Orthocarpus, Pedicularis, Triphysaria), Phrymaceae (Mimulus), and Plantaginaceae (= Veronicaceae sensu Olmstead et al.)
Key to genera by Elizabeth Chase Neese & Margriet Wetherwax.
Annual to subshrub, green root-parasites
Leaves sessile, entire to dissected
Inflorescence spike-like; bracts becoming shorter, wider, more lobed than leaves, tips generally colored
Flower: calyx generally unequally 4-lobed, generally colored like bract tips; corolla upper lip beak-like, tip open, lower lip generally reduced, 3-toothed to -pouched; stamens 4; anther sacs 2, unequal; stigma entire to 2-lobed, generally exserted
Fruit loculicidal, ± ovoid, ± asymmetric
Seed generally ± brown, attached at base; coat netted, net-like walls sometimes aligned ladder-like
Species in genus: ± 200 species: especially w North America
Etymology: (Domingo Castillejo, Spanish botanist)
Reference: [Chuang & Heckard 1991 Syst Bot 16:644666]
Highly variable within and between populations.
Hybridization and polyploidy common;polyploid forms may have separate ranges or be ± identifiable within populations by minor characters. Biologically consistent taxa very difficult to define
Horticultural information: TRY with host; usually DFCLT.
Annual generally 1020(40) cm, glandular-puberulent, spreading-hairySee the CNPS Inventory for information about endangerment and rarity.
Leaf 1030 mm, linear-lanceolate; lobes 03
Inflorescence 215 cm, 23 cm wide, ± open; bracts 820 mm, lobes 35, linear-lanceolate, green
Flower: calyx 812 mm, divided 1/3 in front and on sides, 1/2 in back; corolla 1422 mm, yellow, beak ± 7 mm, straight, densely white-hairy, lower lip ± 5 mm, pouches 48 mm wide, 34 mm deep, teeth ± 2 mm; stigma included
Fruit 69 mm
Seed ± 1 mm; coat ± deeply netted, loose-fitting
Chromosomes: 2n=24
Ecology: Meadows, flats, open forest
Elevation: 13002300 m.
Bioregional distribution: San Bernardino Mountains, n&c Peninsular Ranges
Synonyms: Orthocarpus l. A. Gray


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Agger makes Denmark return
Defender Daniel Agger has brought an end to his eight-and-a-half-year stay at Liverpool by moving back to Brondby.
Agger moved to Anfield in January 2006 from the Danish club for a £6million fee and has gone on to make over 200 appearances for the Reds since then, but will now return to the club where he began his career.
"Liverpool have been such a big part of my life and my family's lives for so long, that leaving is extremely difficult," Agger told Liverpoolfc.com.
Daniel Agger clocked over 200 appearances for Liverpool
While he was often a first choice centre-back during much of his time on Merseyside, several injuries have stalled his career and he had slipped down the pecking order in the last couple of seasons under Brendan Rodgers.
He made just 20 Premier League appearances last season, despite being club vice-captain, and has not featured at all in this campaign as Rodgers appears to have settled on a first-choice partnership of Martin Skrtel and Dejan Lovren in the centre of defence.
Despite reports linking him with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid or Barcelona over the summer, Agger was adamant he would only leave Liverpool for a return to the club where he made his name.
"The opportunity arose for me to return home to Brondby and at this stage of my career it felt like the right decision for me," Agger added.
"I wouldn't leave here to go anywhere else and that has been proven by my actions in recent seasons - I have turned down many offers to move to other Premier League and European clubs."
The 29-year-old, who has 64 caps for Denmark, played a significant part in Liverpool's run to the Champions League final in the 2006/07 season, while he helped them to lift the League Cup five years later.
Rodgers added: "We've been discussing Daniel's future with him during the close season and I know this is a decision he has reached after much soul searching and deliberation."
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Interview with BEHEMOTH's Orion; Band to Play Rockstar Mayhem Festival
D.T. Metal of Metal Storm conducted an interview with bassist Tomasz Wroblewski aka Orion of Behemoth aboard the Barge To Hell cruise. Check out some of that interview below.
Metal Storm: As [Behemoth frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski] did have a brush with death (in December 2010, Darski underwent a bone marrow transplant procedure after being diagnosed with a life-threatening form of leukemia. — Ed.), did the daily business routine of Behemoth change since tomorrow could be the last day?
Orion: Tomorrow could be the last day for any of us, but the situation we had with Nergal makes us more aware of this fact. It was just one big lesson and I feel that the way we treat the band, and life in general, now is just — better. We do have a lot more appreciation for everything and we are trying to get as much as we can out of it all, professionally and personally. And everything that is happening with the band, it takes some work, but it's growing. It's hard to explain…
We are actually working on a new album right now and it's going really good. We have been rehearsing for a couple of weeks now and we have about four or five songs ready. We recorded a demo so we can listen to it and see if the approach is the right one. It's going really good and we have scheduled the studio for the end of February. If everything goes as planned, the album will be done in the summer and we plan on releasing it in the fall of 2013.
Metal Storm: You are going back to Hertz Studios? And weren't you involved with the production or studio work on the last album as well?
Orion: The last recording session — I don't even remember how many studios were involved… Like, six or seven, and lots of sound engineers as well; that's just the way we work. This time we will probably do most of the work in Hertz Studio, but we might do some stuff in other places as well. Plus we are still talking about mixing of the album and that's going to be probably somewhere else other than Poland.
Metal Storm: So you might go back to Colin Richardson for the mixing?
Orion: He did our last record and it went really good, so we are still considering working with the guy again; but there are a few other ideas as well.
Metal Storm: What's on next year's calendar for Behemoth other than the new album, of course?
Orion: I am pretty sure I can talk about that; I don't think it is confirmed yet, but we are coming back to the States this summer to play on the Rockstar [Energy Drink] Mayhem Festival. This will be the very first thing we will do before the new record comes out. After that, we plan on doing some other festivals, but they are not confirmed yet either. We have done quite a few European festivals this year (2012) and I am not sure if it would be the best thing to do before the album comes out.
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Charles Lindbergh's account of his record-setting transatlantic flight, We, was rushed to press in 1927. He later admitted that "being young, and easily embarrassed" and wanting to present only the most positive image of aviation, he left out what he called "much of greatest interest." Acutely aware of his place in history, Lindbergh wrote again, in greater detail, of his famous solo flight, publishing The Spirit of St. Louis in 1953. It won a 1954 Pulitzer Prize.
From This Story
Lindbergh's belief that the history of aviation should be told reached beyond his own part in it. He often encouraged pioneering aviators, including Orville Wright, to write their memoirs. For years Wright dodged the opportunity to tell his story, even while objecting to the errors introduced when others told it for him. "It is a tragedy," Lindbergh wrote in his diary in 1939, "for Wright is getting well on in years, and no one else is able to tell the story as he can."
Another pilot whose story Lindbergh thought deserved to be told was his closest friend, Harlan A. "Bud" Gurney. Since his first airplane ride, in 1922, Gurney had been beside Lindbergh, later becoming, like Lindbergh, an airmail pilot, and afterward a captain with United Airlines and a restorer of vintage aircraft. It was Gurney whom Lindbergh trusted as technical advisor on the 1957 film The Spirit of St. Louis, starring Jimmy Stewart.
During barnstorming trips in the early 1920s, Gurney, then 18, and Lindbergh, 21, shared stories around the campfire, and had lazy afternoon conversations under the wing of Lindbergh's Curtiss JN-4 Jenny. Certainly, no one knew Lindbergh better as a young adult than Gurney, and vice versa.
Both Lindbergh and Gurney were independent children, and, as teenagers, accepted adult responsibilities. They were both handsome, yet shy with girls; mechanically gifted, and adventuresome.
In 1969, Lindbergh, then 67, and Gurney, 64, met in the Gurneys' California home. While Gurney's wife, Hilda, puttered in the kitchen and the tape recorder spun, Lindbergh interviewed Gurney. It may be the only time Lindbergh was on the opposite end of a microphone.
Give a brief outline, if you could, [of] where you were born and how you started out at Lincoln. How you got to the sand hills of Nebraska. — Charles Lindbergh
The one-and-a-half-hour interview has been heard only by those close to the Gurney family, and visitors to their hangar. In the interview, Gurney refers to the man beside him alternately as "Charles Lindbergh," or "Slim," a nickname for which Gurney often took credit. When they first met, Lindbergh called his friend "Buddy," which he later shortened to "Bud"; it stuck for the rest of Gurney's life.
The first 40 minutes of the interview are devoted to Gurney's childhood. He struck out on his own at age 13, when he learned his family didn't have enough money to buy his schoolbooks.
The rest of the interview supports what is known of Lindbergh's arrival at the Lincoln Aircraft Corporation to sign up for flying lessons in 1922; Lindbergh's and Gurney's first flight, side by side in Otto Timm's Lincoln-Standard J-1; and other adventures to which Gurney adds his own impressions.


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On the second and final day of Jay-Z's Budweiser Made in America Festival in Philadelphia, conversation remained centered on its host. After bringing out Kanye West and most of his G.O.O.D. Music crew on the first night during his headlining set, the Brooklyn emcee returned on Sunday, joining Pearl Jam for an airtight, riffing take on his "Black Album" cut "99 Problems," a version of the song only comparable to a 2004 collaboration with Phish.
Jay's surprise appearance highlighted what was a momentous set by Eddie Vedder's crew. Over two hours, the rock vets satiated all levels of fans, mixing set staples ("Better Man," "Alive," "Even Flow") with unexpected gifts, including a full ride through the "Vs." cut "WMA" and a brief interlude into the Ramones' "Blitzkrieg Bop" during the outro of "Daughter."
A day earlier, Jay-Z screened a PSA from President Barack Obama for audience members, urging them to vote in the upcoming election. Almost exactly 24 hours later Vedder also dabbled in political gesture: "I want to talk about one of the political parties," he told the crowd before charging through the Clash's protest anthem "Know Your Rights." "I won't mention any names, but one of the parties wants to make it harder for you to vote. " This sermon followed a Vedder discourse on the dwindling job market before the appropriately titled "Unemployable."
Drake, wearing a white-on-white jean-and-tank combo, delivered on the unenviable task of warming up the stage for Pearl Jam. The Young Money rapper, who revealed he's "working on a new one right now," linked up with G.O.O.D Music's 2 Chainz for a fierce take on the Atlanta rhyme-slinger's "No Lie" and MMG's day-one absentee French Montana for "Pop That." The rapper, who got somber during the singsong plea of "Marvin's Room," balanced it out with humor ("You got a tank top on and your nipples are out," he told an audience member).
Performing for the first time since the 2002 murder of co-founder Jam Master Jay, seminal hip-hop crew Run-D.M.C. reunited for a triumphant Sunday afternoon set. Surviving members Joseph "Run" Simmons and Daryl "D.M.C." McDaniels paid tribute early and often to their late partner ("Jam Master Jay was everything to us, so we put a silence on the group," Run explained of the group's decade-long hiatus), even having the late DJ's two sons, Jason "Jam Master J'Son" Mizell Jr. and TJ "Dasmatic" Mizell, behind the decks. Run, decked out in full Adidas regalia, made no secret of his elation over returning to the stage: "Damn, this feels good," he said at the start of a 40-minute set that peaked with "It's Tricky" and "Mary, Mary."
Immediately after Run-D.M.C. left the stage, rap's newest generation of talent was put on display with a set from Odd Future, which featured an abundance of "Wolf Gang" chants and six of the collective's rappers, including Tyler, the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, and Hodgy Beats. Late in the set, Tyler debuted a blistering, as-yet-unfinished song, sarcastically prefacing it with a false disclaimer: "It's really calm," he said. It wasn't, and Odd Future catalyzed the formation of the only mosh pit Rolling Stone saw all weekend.
Punk rockers X attracted a thin crowd late Sunday night at the Liberty side stage; today's punks were nowhere to be found, as the band brought in a markedly older demographic. The foursome appeared a little stiff onstage, but aurally speaking, any Eighties cobwebs were thoroughly dusted off as the band nailed classics like "Los Angeles" and "Johnny Hit and Run Paulene."
Earlier in the day, with rain falling intermittently on the crowd, Rita Ora – Roc Nation's up-and-coming artist (and a finalist for Rolling Stone's Women Who Rock contest) -- looked like a street Beyoncé (think beanie and bangs) as she wilded out to her forthcoming debut's Biggie-inspired, reggae-tinged single "How We Do (Party)" and "Hot Right Now."
The Hives, wearing their usual top hats and tuxedos, followed Ora's performance with an occasionally comical but always full-throttle showing. "You got hands, clap them. You got asses, shake them," frontman Pelle Almqvist instructed the crowd before launching into their new cut "Take Back the Toys."
One of Sunday's biggest draws was Afrojack, whose set spawned a veritable diaspora toward the Freedom Tent after Drake's main stage performance, siphoning off a considerable number of festivalgoers from X's set on the nearby Liberty Stage. The DJ and producer spun crowd-pleasers like his remix of Martin Solveig's "Hello" as his smoke machines were on in full force.
"We're going to make it feel like sunshine," Philly native Santigold promised after inviting a handful of eager fans onstage for "Creator." Fellow Philly singer Jill Scott did her part to keep the mood lively, calling on the city's own Eve for a surprise performance of "Let Me Blow Ya Mind," a song which had the hometown crowd singing along with every word.
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This weekend marks the first anniversary of the opening of the Wales Coastal Path – 870 miles of stunning scenery and landscapes, including the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
It was officially opened on the 5th May last year and more than 2.8 million people have walked stretches of it since.
To mark the first anniversary The Ramblers have organised the Big Welsh Walk 2013, with a host of events and walks along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path this weekend.
We're very pleased to be a base for many of these visitors and walkers who come to Bluestone National Park Resort for a luxury short break holiday and venture out to be invigorated on long or short walks along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
With such a rich and varied landscape here in Pembrokeshire, it's no surprise that so many people come to enjoy the stunning scenery within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Did you now it covers 186 miles and passes 58 stunning beaches?
And at least if you're staying at Bluestone after undertaking part or all of the path, you can relax and unwind at our exclusive Well Spa and thermal rooms, or maybe enjoy some great food at our restaurants – that's not forgetting the luxury accommodation where you can relax those tired feet and catch up ion some well earned sleep.
For more details about events taking place in Pembrokeshire as part of the Big Welsh Walk 2013 and the anniversary of the Wales Coastal Path, you can click here.
Tomorrow, Ridley Scott's version of Robin Hood goes on cinema release, and while anything by the man who helmed Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator is eagerly anticipated by film fans, his latest offering is of particular interest to us Pembrokeshire types.That's because it was partly shot in the county, at one of our most beautiful beaches, Freshwater West, to be precise, about a half-hour's drive from Bluestone.
June 8th is World Oceans Day, where people all over world celebrate and honour the ocean and are encouraged to engage in activities that protect it for our future generations.


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Maybe third time will be the charm?
Hollywood wild child, Drew Barrymore tied the knot Saturday with her fiancé of five months, Will Kopelman, People magazine reported.
The actress, 37, who was twice married before, is pregnant with her first child.
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A source revealed to Us magazine that Barrymore wanted "to get married before the baby comes, but doesn't want to be huge."
The intimate ceremony took place at Barrymore's Montecito, Calif. home and was organized by celebrity wedding planners Yifat Oren and Stefanie Cove, according to People.
The ceremony, was "a classic, simple, very pretty, garden-inspired wedding," a source told People.
The bride's wedding gown and jewelery were designed by Chanel.
Barrymore wore a long white dress in pleated muslin and organza designed by Karl Lagerfeld, sources told Us.
The skirt of the dress was embroidered with flowers in organza, muslin, tulle, and feathers.
Barrymore tied a black satin belt to emphasize her waist and baby bump. At the reception, she put on a black tweed Chanel jacket.
Kopelman, 34, is an art dealer and his father is the former CEO of Chanel, Us reported.
The couple exchanged vows under a chuppah and a famiuly rabbi officiated, E! Online reported.
Barrymore, who is yet to confirm her pregnancy, was seen trying wedding veils at New York City's bridal shop in May.
Guests at the wedding included Reese Witherspoon with husband Jim Toth, Jimmy Fallon and wife Nancy Juvonen, Busy Philipps and her husband, according to People.
Barrymore's pal, Cameraon Diaz was also there.
She accompanied the mom-to-be to the final dress fitting in Beverly Hills last Wednesday, according to Us.
"Drew has been leaning on Cameron a lot," an insider told Us. "Cameron has been very involved."
Barrymore's friends said the actress is looking forward to her life as a mom.
"She's telling people that she's finally ready for a quieter, more family-oriented life," and insider told People.


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Astros name Bo Porter as new manager
Has 18 years of combined experience as player, coach and manager
The Houston Astros have named Bo Porter as the 17th manager in franchise history, General Manager Jeff Luhnow announced today.
Porter, who is 40 years old a resident of Houston, TX, has 18 years of combined experience as a player, coach and manager in the minor leagues and Major Leagues. He is currently serving as the third base coach for the playoff-bound Washington Nationals, and will continue in this role until the Nationals play their final postseason game. His role with the Astros will commence immediately following the conclusion of his service to the Nationals.
"Bo Porter has been successful as a player and as a coach and is ready to lead the Houston Astros as our next manager," Luhnow stated. "He is a natural leader and a winner and he inspires people around him to be their best.
"He rose quickly through the minor league ranks as a coach and instructor and has experience coaching in the big leagues in three different organizations and under several successful managers. Bo has been part of a tremendous turnaround effort in Washington and will continue to dedicate his efforts towards a successful playoff run under Davey Johnson. He will join us after the season concludes for Washington."
Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane also commented on Porter: "Bo's experience and management style will help lead our young players in creating a sense of urgency to restart the Astros winning tradition."
In the past two seasons, Porter's name has been mentioned often as one of the top, young managerial candidates in baseball. Following the 2010 season, he was a finalist for managerial positions for the Florida Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates before eventually joining the Nationals coaching staff.
"He brings an energy to the clubhouse that is contagious and a teaching and motivating style that is appropriate for players of all ages and tenures," Luhnow said. "He is driven to succeed and we look forward to seeing the positive results as he channels his energy and expertise towards creating winning teams in Houston."
2012 marks Porter's second as third base coach for Washington and is his sixth as a Major League coach overall. Prior to joining the Nationals staff in 2011, he began the 2010 season as third base coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks before being promoted to bench coach on July 1 when Kirk Gibson was named manager. Porter also served as third base coach for the Florida Marlins for three seasons (2007-09) prior to joining the Diamondbacks.
Porter also has experience as a manager, skippering the Marlins Jamestown club of the New York-Penn League for the 2006 season. He made his coaching debut as hitting coach for Single A Greensboro of the South Atlantic League in 2005.
During his playing career, Porter played in parts of three seasons in the Major Leagues as an outfielder for the Cubs (1999), A's (2000) and Rangers (2001), appearing in a total of 89 games. He appeared in two playoff games for Oakland during the 2000 season. Porter was originally selected by the Cubs in the 1993 June Draft and would go on to hit 113 home runs with 503 RBI and 236 stolen bases in 10 minor league seasons.
Porter was an outstanding athlete while at Weequahis High School in New Jersey, reaching All-State status in baseball, football and basketball. He attended the University of Iowa, where he earned a bachelor's degree in communications studies.
Luhnow commented on the detailed process that he and his staff, along with Crane, Craig Biggio and President and CEO George Postolos, conducted in the search for a manager.
"We ran a thorough process that started with a long list of potential managers," he said. "We refined our criteria and narrowed the list down to nine potential managers and met with them. There were eight of us from the Astros that interviewed and evaluated the candidates. We narrowed the list down to four finalists, including our interim manager.
"The finalists were all uniquely qualified to lead this team going forward and all four have bright managerial futures ahead. In the end, we selected the candidate that best fit the criteria we were seeking and is best suited to lead the Astros through this transition phase and help us achieve our common objective of consistent competitiveness and ultimately, multiple championships."


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A Guide to the Field Foundation Archives, Part 1
Biographical Note
The Field Foundation was established in 1940 by Marshall Field III, a Chicago banker, publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, and grandson of the founder of the Marshall Field and Company department store in Chicago. The foundation provided support to organizations promoting civil rights, civil liberties, and child welfare and to other groups and individuals working for social change. By 1988 the foundation had distributed all its funds and ceased to exist.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, reports, minutes, legal documents, printed material, clippings, and photographs document the wide ranging list of movements and groups the foundation supported as well as the foundation's role as an active participant in social change. Individual files on each grantee provide insight into such civil rights groups as the NAACP and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and persons involved in the movement including Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, James Farmer, and Cesar Chavez. Children's rights and welfare groups, such as the Children's Defense Fund, also are documented in the records. Operation of the foundation is well documented in the board minutes, correspondence, and personal records.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A corps of canines roams the hallways of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center, a prescription of sorts for what ails patients — and staff.
Pet therapy dogs, from the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association, have brought bedside comfort to patients and to passers-by who snap pictures with smart phone cameras and reach to pet the animals as they scurry down hallways with a human entourage in tow.
At last count, with 20 dogs in the ranks, the program is considered the largest of its kind in the Air Force, officials said.
Dan Druzbacky, Wright-Patterson Medical Center director of staff, found himself a patient in his own hospital suffering from hip problems. Laying in a hospital bed, he petted Lacey, a blond-colored, mixed-breed dog eager to give attention.
Druzbacky needed relief after all the poking, prodding, pushing and pain of medical tests.
"It's not only the patients that need therapy, it's the staff as well," he said. "(The dogs) are a great stress relief.
"They're so calming," he said. "They don't expect much from you at all."
Studies show pet therapy lowers blood pressure, improves cardiovascular health, lessens depression, encourages relaxation and decreases isolation and alienation, among other benefits.
"Pet therapy is a proven thing," said Gerry Coen, Lacey's owner.
The dogs have free range throughout most of the medical center, visiting cancer to kidney dialysis patients.
"It just offers a stress relief, a sense of serenity and calmness," said Col. Pennie G. Pavlisin, commander of the 88th Inpatient Operations Squadron. "It's come to the point where many of our officers have dog treats next to the candy bowl."
Grace, a more than 140-pound blue and white Great Dane, has found a duty beyond "sitting on a couch all day," said Karen Loar, 65, of Springfield, the dog's owner.
"She does well as a therapy dog because she's very inquisitive," Loar said.
The dog sported antlers on a recent visit to Wright-Patterson.
"She likes to get dressed up," Loar said. "You want to think somewhere deep down by dressing up she's more approachable."
And popular.
"She's on more cell phones today than you can shake a stick at," she said.
The dogs trotted in on a temporary basis two years ago for a tryout period, officials said.
After three months, hospital staff bought into the visits.
"They said are you kidding me," said Coen, 69, of Fairborn. "You can go anywhere."
The Miami Valley Pet Therapy Program trains the dogs in a 10-week, 20-hour course. The animals must receive recertification every six months, Coen said.
Last month, only 15 of 24 dogs passed the course.
The comfort-spreading pack has roamed all over the base: from welcoming home returning troops back from overseas assignments to a recent visit to the 88th Air Base Wing headquarters, she said. The canines visit area hospitals, nursing homes, schools and libraries and in some places cats and rabbits are part of the animal entourage.
Dogs help healing at Ohio Air Force base
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A corps of canines roams the hallways of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center, a prescription of sorts for what ails patients — and staff.


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Saturday, September 5, 2009
Besitos from Costa Rica
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Amid tears of joy and memories, I watch the video of your family's journey. In 18 hours, I will again be amid tears of joy, and then, I will be part of this new journey. The Blessing you and your family are walking in, is just a beginning. It's all for His glory. I love you
- September 5, 2009 at 6:01 PM
- Anonymous :) said...
Your pictures are beautiful. Keep praying for those boys of yours. Those smiles are worth far more than money. I pray that God blesses your family in amazing ways.
- September 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM
- Lory Howlett said...
Beautiful, even in grief. Your writing inspires me! Would love to know "where" you will be. Would love to know if you will, indeed, adopt from Ethiopia? God has led us to adopt from there again, this time a son! He is, and He will be, glorified by your ministry. In Christ, Lory
- September 5, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Beautiful...thanks for sharing.
Praying for the Lord to always guide you and keep you and your family. "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring Good News, proclaim peace, bring glad tidings of good things, proclaim salvation, and proclaim to Zion, "Your God reigns!" -Isa.52:7.
"Have you no wish for others to be saved? Then you are not saved yourself, be sure of that." -Charles Spurgeon.
- September 5, 2009 at 6:57 PM
- Andrea said...
Sarah Dawn,
You are carried on eagles wings to the next realm of GOD's great journey for you. I am truly amazed by your faithfulness and GOD's tremendous victories in and through you. I am blessed to be able to storm the heavens on your behalf.
Amazed by HIS grace, andrea
- September 5, 2009 at 7:09 PM
- He & Me + 3 said...
Beautiful and touching video. May your new mission be as fruitful as this one & may you share the love of Christ & continue to change our world for Him. You & your sweet family are such a blessing.
- September 5, 2009 at 7:38 PM
- Cherry Bedenkop said...
Sarah, my heart is about to burst. Tears stream down my face as I watch again the video and the memories come flooding back of the way the Lord used you and the miracles I saw before my eyes as He unfolded His plan in your lives. The boat girl in Thailand, the Buddhist monks who had never heard the name Jesus Christ, the Gnoble people who captured your heart and led you to Panama, the indigenous chief who had never seen "natural" blonde hair, the thousand people who live and survive in the trash dump in Honduras, the message of salvation through drama that you took to public schools and places all over Central America, the thousands who put their trust in Christ there, the protection of the Lord as you took your two young children to live in the bush in Africa, the Massai chief who had the dream you were coming, the 56 people who accepted Christ in those mud-hut villages, the AIDS orphans that have captured your hearts, the look on the man's face in Bocas del Toro, Panama when Ryan handed him the first Bible he had seen in Gnobe, his heart language, the children at "The Rock", the inner city ministry in Costa Rica, the transvestites on the street, and homeless men whose lives are changed for eternity, and all the children you have touched through these years. Yes, God has used you! You Glorify the Lord and Magnify His Holy Name!
- September 5, 2009 at 8:22 PM
- Miss Janet said...
Blessings to you today... Sarah.
- September 5, 2009 at 8:23 PM
- Unknown said...
Can't wait to see where God leads you next!
- September 5, 2009 at 8:33 PM
- Denise said...
What an absolute privilege you have had to serve in the midst of God's people! May your new adventure be full of grace, love and joy.
- September 6, 2009 at 3:01 AM
- Denise said...
Thanks for sharing with us dear one. I am praying for your beautiful family, may God pour His sweet blessings all over you. I love you.
- September 6, 2009 at 3:07 AM
- Unknown said...
Awesome, wonderful, is our MIGHTY GOD!
I loved watching the video and my heart is leaping with joy knowing you are almost HOME and close to me!!!!
I can't wait to hug you and meet your beautiful family! I can't wait to sing His praises together. I can't wait for all that God is ready to do in your family and through it!
Oh Sarah - this has been one of the most magical memories for me and to be a part of it - WOW!!!! I cherish every moment God has given us and thank Him daily for bringing you into my life and our family! WE ALL LOVE YOU! Praying you home precious one!
- September 6, 2009 at 3:53 AM
- Nikki (Sarah) said...
you guys have an amazing heart of love. You are an inspiration. Sarah
- September 6, 2009 at 6:19 AM
- Scrappy quilter said...
Beautiful....I only just found your blog. Now I can't wait to see where God will take you next.
- September 6, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- Lory Howlett said...
Hi Sarah Dawn,
I just wanted to tell you, my husband's sister and her family just moved to Arizona from the international mission field, too. Maybe Arizona is becoming God's country? :-)
with love in Christ,
Lory H.
- September 6, 2009 at 7:09 AM
- The Byrd's Nest said...
Praying for the hearts you have touched here in Costa Rica and praying for your new mission field and all of the plans the Lord has for you.
- September 6, 2009 at 8:44 AM
- Debbie Petras said...
You have been a blessing to me through meeting you on our blogs. But I am so excited because I can't wait to meet you in person. Once you get settled, I would love to arrange that meeting my sweet friend. I live in north central Phoenix so it can't be too far from where you'll be. May you have a safe trip home.
Love and prayers,
- September 6, 2009 at 9:46 AM
- Heart2Heart said...
Sarah Dawn,
I am confident that God will continue to use you and your family in the mission fields but for now, rest for your work in Costa Rica is finished!
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
- September 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM
- The McClain's said...
Sarah Dawn,
What a blessing this video was for me today! As you fly across the sky today- be blessed! Soak up His love today and truly rest in his goodness and grace!
By the way, we found our pup :) and named him Mac! :)
Thanks so much!
- September 6, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- The McClain's said...
Sarah Dawn,
What a blessing this video was for me today! As you fly across the sky today- be blessed! Soak up His love today and truly rest in his goodness and grace!
By the way, we found our pup :) and named him Mac! :)
Thanks so much!
- September 6, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- The Ferrill's said...
We are praying for yall as you step out on a new walk of faith...He is leading the way! Your obedience will bring much blessing!
- September 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM
- Mich said...
Blessings as you start a new chapter...
loved the video.
- September 6, 2009 at 6:46 PM
- Larie Carlice Proverbs 27:19 said...
Kisses right back at 'cha!
- September 6, 2009 at 7:04 PM
- Candee Fick said...
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. My visit in return has introduced me to your delightful family and the amazing work you have been involved with.
I'll be praying that God continues to use you and yours in the next stage of your journey.
- September 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM
- More Than Words said...
Oh my gosh..I just loved that video collage, and especially with that song. What a blessing, I'm sure you have been to the people over there. I can imagine how sad it is to leave the relationships you've formed over there. I'm also excited to see what the Lord has in store for your family now.
- September 6, 2009 at 9:56 PM
- Crown of Beauty said...
Hi, Sarah Dawn
I can feel the pain of your heart as you leave this beautiful country of Costa Rica.
I know that it is a very beautiful country, very green, first country to abolish its army, carbon free, ranks high in the world development performance, and ranks first in the Amreicas, 5th in the world as far as Environmental Performance is concerned...
All these, not to mention the beauty of the people you have come to love.
The beautiful pictures in the collage you posted are just so heartwarming.
Radical obedience is one of the words that always come up in my vocabulary. Amazing that you used it in your post.
KNow for sure that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. SOme of my most precious friends in the world are YWAMers.
Will continue to keep you in my prayers.
- September 7, 2009 at 2:50 AM
- Unknown said...
I love the video -- what a beautiful family...
As dawn kisses our day, our new mission field will appear on the horizon...
Wonderful post!
XOXOXO sUE
- September 7, 2009 at 5:15 AM
- Rachel Beran said...
So enjoyed the pictures...perfect with the music. I was so touched! Many blessings to you and your family.
As you wrote: this is only the beginning!
- September 7, 2009 at 8:57 AM
- TanyaLea said...
Oh Sarah Dawn~ What a beautifully put together tribute of your time in missions. The song choice was perfect! If you ever write a book of your journey (which I sincerely hope you do!) I will be the first in line to pre-order it!!
Praying for you as you follow the Lord's path on this next leg of your journey in this life. He is faithful, and He is with you! <><
love and hugs,
- September 7, 2009 at 7:39 PM
- Shana said...
Hello! You stopped by my blog a couple of months ago while my husband was in the hospital having open heart surgery. Your kind words on my post helped left my spirits. I am sorry that it has taken me this long to "pop in" and let you know that. But things have been rather crazy around my household. :o) But as they say better late then never...Thank You!
- September 7, 2009 at 7:49 PM
- christy rose said...
Beautiful video! I pray that your new mission field is ready for you. Go and give them Jesus Sarah Dawn!
- September 7, 2009 at 10:20 PM
- Becka said...
What a wonderful year for you guys,
God sure is GOOD,:O)
- September 8, 2009 at 6:37 AM
- E @ Scottsville said...
Praise God for your willingness to serve!!!
- September 8, 2009 at 7:53 AM
- Natasha said...
Tears are running down my face as I read this, watch the video, and read peoples comments. I know the thought of even leaving Costa Rica was hard at first, and God has been so good in giving you new vision for what is ahead. Even though I know saying goodbye to everyone there must've been really hard. I think God is taking care of your heart for Costa Rica and the culture by sending two Ticas (I think Kristy's heart is totally ticafied) to work, live, and love alongside of you.
- September 8, 2009 at 9:33 AM
- FilledToTheBrim - Kate said...
What a beautiful video! Can't wait to see what God has in store next!
- September 8, 2009 at 12:36 PM
- Lynsay said...
So delighted you enjoyed our adoption blog! (James127adopt)
I will enjoy keeping up with your journey!
Blessings, Lynsay (www.stinkytofuandotherthings.blogspot.com)
- September 9, 2009 at 5:40 AM
- Susan said...
Hey Sarah,
So nice to meet you too! Thanks for stopping by today.
Love your blog and your precious sons are adorable.
Blessings to you and your husband as God gives you the nations as your inheritance!!
I'll be back!
- September 9, 2009 at 10:48 AM
- Peggy said...
Blessings Sarah...I stopped here via your words on my WFW but I've been here regularly this past month & even follow you but perhaps never left any sweet words! I was looking forward to getting to know you & your mission field when I first came upon you but quickly discovered the Lord was moving you out of Costa Rica! My heart broke! And as I read this verse & saw your memories, my heart aches & I have tears of joy & sadness! I'm not sure if you've left Costa Rica & arrived in USA yet, but my prayers are with you as you redirect!
VAYA CON DIOS y QUE DIOS LES BENDIGA y tambien todos en sus corazones de Costa Rica...I'm sure you touched many in Jesus Name as they touched yours! To God be the Glory! (I'm sure I might have written a word somewhere here) :)
In Christ's love & service,
I know your eyes & heart are open & you have seen & see the fields that are so ripe, may we continue until His Kingdom comes that His will be done!
- September 9, 2009 at 10:50 AM
- Cathy said...
I loved that precious video. I started to send this post to my friend Peggy, but I see from above, she was just here. :) Thank you so much for your sweet visit to to my blog today. I pray God will bless you all and continue to use you mightily for His Glory.
- September 9, 2009 at 11:07 AM
- Miss Janet said...
Are you doing ok today Sarah?
Be blessed...
- September 9, 2009 at 11:10 AM
- Tea with Tiffany said...
Sarah Dawn,
This video pics and lyrics sent my heart soaring. Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Jesus. I just feel so good to know people like you are out there living love to a world in need. My heartbeat is so close to yours. However, my mission field is not overseas. Not yet anyway.
Peace, be still, my friend. You are right where God wants you.
Can't wait to visit again. I love passionate people.
- September 9, 2009 at 11:12 AM
- Joyeful said...
Sarah Dawn,
I haven't been able to stop crying since I opened your page. I had some catching up to do on your blog and God had some catching up to do in my heart! Thank you for loving Him so wholly, for following His heart to the ends of the earth! I pray blessings upon blessings on you and your family--for safety and direction--and most of all for more souls to be ushered in to the Kingdom of Heaven!!
- September 9, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Dear Sarah Dawn,
Thank you for sharing your pictures and your life with us!
- September 9, 2009 at 11:30 AM
- Laurie said...
Wow, what a beautiful slide show and set of memories. I know it's hard when your heart is in more than once place, bitter sweet really. I know God will hold your heart as you settle into your next mission. It makes me long for the mission field again. (I know I have one here in the US, but my heart is still in Central America, too!)
Love and blessings, Laurie
- September 9, 2009 at 11:56 AM
- grammy said...
Loved the pictures. I like to come visit and see what is going on. (o:
- September 9, 2009 at 1:19 PM
- Reborn said...
Your writing is enchanting. This video is beautiful. I'm looking forward to reading more.
By the way, thanks for the comment and the giggle. ;)
- September 9, 2009 at 1:45 PM
- Pia said...
hi sarah. it might take a while or maybe not. i'm just too excited to get in on the mail and start reading it. thank you, thank you! i know in my heart that God really wanted me to have this for a purpose. i'm excited what will be revealed to me in the coming days.
(((HUGS))) God bless you, sarah. you and your precious family!
- September 9, 2009 at 7:20 PM
- Unknown said...
What a wonderful blog you have. We have 'princes' in common! :o) Thanks for leaving us a 'Happy Aniversary' note the other day! Same to you...:o) Best wishes on your new adventure! :o)
- September 9, 2009 at 7:33 PM
- grace said...
Thanks for your comment on my blog. I can not stop reading your blogs. Soar up High for JESUS!
- September 9, 2009 at 8:50 PM
- onlinemommy said...
Thank God for your lives! Many souls were snatch from hell through your willingness to be in God's vineyard.
May God bless you more!
- September 9, 2009 at 9:35 PM
- LivingforGod said...
Thanks for sharing this video with us. Were you and your husband missionaries in Thailand? I was born and raised in Thailand. My family and I hope and pray that someday we will be able to go serve in Thailand as full-time missionaries (if it's God's will). While we are not there yet, we have been supporting native missionaries in unreached areas of the world. I'm encouraged every time I see people like you who love God, love others as yourselves, and take the Great Commission seriously. I agree with what John Piper said: "Go, Send, or Disobey." May the Lord richly bless you, daily guide you, and protect you & your family as you continue to faithfully serve Him wherever He leads you.
Thanks for visiting my blog. So nice to meet you, too!
- September 9, 2009 at 11:37 PM
- Cassandra Frear said...
Blessings on your beginning.
Thanks for stopping by.
- September 10, 2009 at 10:45 AM
- Linda said...
I thought I would just take a little peek at you blog (I have come from Prairie Prologue), but I find I would like to stay and get to know you a little better. This is a very special place.
- September 10, 2009 at 5:19 PM
- Alex said...
I absolutely love your blog header! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos with us!
Blessings :)
- September 10, 2009 at 5:31 PM
- Jen said...
Sarah Dawn,
There is so much joy in radical obedience!
Showering blessings upon you,
- September 11, 2009 at 1:58 PM
- Mari said...
Sarah Dawn,
Thanks for stopping at my blog. I have so enjoyed reading some of your posts. God has given you a real gift for writing, and though I've never met you before, this post brought tears to my eyes. I can't wait to see what He has in store for you next!
- September 12, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Thanks for your comment on my blog. You probably found me through Mari who commented above. She's a sweet, sweet spirit.
My daughter has been to Costa Rica on a mission trip with Teen Mania Ministries. What a place!!!
I'm familiar with YWAM as I have relatives who have been apart of ministering with them.
Blessings to you and your family!
- September 12, 2009 at 2:36 PM
- Cynthia said...
I know that you will be a blessing where ever you land! In no time God will be guiding your steps and holding your hand as you splash in your new waters!
Speaking of water, I would be blessed if you dropped by my blog to share your story of water baptism...it is so interesting to hear each others stories isn't it?
- September 12, 2009 at 3:19 PM
- Cherdecor said...
Thanks for visiting my blog today, Sarah. I had a good time looking around in your blog. It sounds like you are going to a new place of ministry. I am sure you have sadness because of leaving one place, but excited to see what God has in store for you next.
You have a beautiful family...i love the smiles on your sons' faces. They look well loved and happy.
God bless you, dear blogging friend. I will pray for you.
- September 12, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- Kim said...
Thanks for stopping by and saying hi! I'll have to come back to view your video when our internet is a little faster. I'm sure I don't have to tell you it's sometimes a challenge to do anything on the computer overseas :-) Slow or not, I'm just thankful we have SOME internet connection most days!
Have a wonderful Sunday.
- September 12, 2009 at 4:36 PM
What a blessing and testimony your pictures are. May God continue to bless you in your journey as you do HIS work!! Thank you for visiting my blog and I really enjoyed reading yours. Being a military family and moving many times I know how you are feeling. I will pray for your new journey!
- September 12, 2009 at 5:24 PM
- Deb said...
No matter what you do.
You splash.
Some of His love.
And grace.
Over others.
Have been praying for you and your family.
Sweet dreams.
- September 13, 2009 at 12:16 PM
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Certain sounds, such as the sea, wind, thunder, machines, bells, and so on, may carry symbollic functions within cultures. In the realm of Soundscape studies sounds within our everyday environments may be classified, analysed and studied in terms of any such symbolism. Chapter 12 of R. Murray Schafer's seminal book on the soundscape, The Tuning of the World (Knopf, 1977), represents an early example of such a discussion.


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While we scramble to change our passwords and get accounts working again in the wake of the massive security breach at Gawker Media, the Wall Street Journal has turned our pain into an infographic.
I'm one of those people who deals with trauma by making jokes, and this list is actually pretty funny. But please forgive me if seeing a list of the most popular passwords on the GM network gives you a rage flashback. It's interesting to see that, as the WSJ notes, people who register as commenters on sites like io9 tend to have passwords that are far more creative than those on other networks (the WSJ compares our leaked passwords to those leaked from Hotmail a year ago).
Among the top 50 most popular passwords for commenter accounts: starwars, dragon, superman, and batman. Also, of course, trustno1 and 666666.
Read more, and see more intriguing charts, over at the Wall Street Journal.
Remember folks: Change your password, and don't use a reference to your favorite show or dragon. You can get up-to-date details on the Hackerpocalypse here.


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Maryland gubernatorial candidates discuss environment
Maryland's primary is scheduled for June 24
Democratic and Republican candidates for governor in Maryland on Tuesday highlighted some of their accomplishments and goals for a cleaner environment in a state that is home to the Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary.
Six candidates spoke under an eight-minute time constraint at a forum co-sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and 1,000 Friends of Maryland.
Doug Gansler, a Democrat, said protecting the environment has been a top priority during his nearly seven years as attorney general. Gansler said the state needs to embrace smart growth, protect open space and increase the size of the state's Department of the Environment, which is about half the size it was 20 years ago.
"They have very, very few enforcement agents to go out and inspect the environmental problems that we have here in Maryland," Gansler said. "We have to make that a priority as it once was."
Republican David Craig said since he has been the Harford County executive, the county has put 8,500 acres in agriculture preservation. That, he said, has eliminated the potential for 800 future septic systems, which can pollute the environment. The county has spent $68 million under his tenure to get that done. Craig also said Harford is one of the leading counties for recycling efforts in the state, with 168 tons of trash steered to recycling in recent years. He also pledged to listen to concerns of environmental advocates.
"It is about sitting and listening to your side of the issues and making sure that we are going to keep this environment clean for those grandchildren - that we work together on it," Craig said.
Del. Heather Mizeur, a Democrat, underscored the importance of renewing a partnership with farmers to work on the common good of sound policies. She also said the state should work harder with local governments on planning efforts by providing more transparency in the process.
"We can't pit environmentalists against farmers," Mizeur, of Montgomery County, said. "We have to bring out the environmentalist that naturally exists inside of every farmer, and to do that we have to be ready to assist the agricultural community on fostering its success. Our goals aren't mutually exclusive."
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, who is seeking the Democratic nomination, had running mate Ken Ulman appear on his behalf, because Brown was out of town to visit his father in the hospital.
Ulman called attention to initiatives under the administration of Gov. Martin O'Malley and Brown, such as encouraging smart development by working to develop greater mass transit through the Purple Line in the Maryland suburbs of Washington and the Red Line in Baltimore. He also said a Brown-Ulman administration would strengthen enforcement of environmental laws and continue developing stormwater regulations.
"Preserving the Chesapeake Bay is critical to Maryland's future," Ulman said. "It's a natural treasure, an essential part of our history, our economy and our shared future."
Del. Ron George, a Republican, said he would seek to have a plan for the Conowingo Reservoir Dam by 2016. The dam affects water quality in the Susquehanna River and in the Chesapeake Bay. George also said he was a strong supporter of oyster restoration, and he said he plans to be active in seeking solutions to environmental problems.
"I often fault members of my own party for not having answers. It's not enough to just be against something," George said, referring to his colleagues in the GOP in a heavily Democratic state. "I'm a very solution-oriented person. If one has a sound political philosophy it must be one that can offer answers."
Charles Lollar, who also is seeking the GOP nomination, said he supports maintaining a $50 million annual commitment to the Chesapeake Bay Fund.
"They must not be diverted and used outside for other general purposes," Lollar said.
Maryland's primary is scheduled for June 24.


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American Idol alums Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo married Saturday in Los Angeles, People reports.
"Today was the best day of my life," Young told People. "Diana and I are in it forever. She's my best friend."
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The couple exchanged vows that they had written themselves. After the ceremony, which took place at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, they walked back up the aisle together to Led Zepplin's "All of My Love."
The couple penned an original song, called "I Do," which was played for their first dance. Guests at the ceremony included other Idol finalists Elliott Yamin, Michael Johns and Kevin Covais, as well as DeGarmo's co-stars from The Young and the Restless.
Young, 32, appeared on the fifth season of American Idol, while DeGarmo, 25, was a runner-up in Season 3. Young proposed to DeGarmo last year on live TV during Idol's Season 11 finale.


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Can companies be more disciplined about creativity?
Many of us think of creativity as something that's free-form. Certainly in the arts, there's a stereotype of the musician or painter who is driven by an almost frenzied inspiration when he or she is most productive.
But businesses ask employees to come up with creative ideas all the time. And in the business realm, generating new ideas is only one piece of the puzzle. The other piece is thinking through how ideas can be put to action.
In their article The Discipline of Creativity, in the Winter 2014 issue of MIT Sloan Management Review, Joseph V. Sinfield, Tim Gustafson and Brian Hindo write that they have developed "an integrative process for idea generation based on approaches drawn from several domains, including education, consumer research, business model design and emergent strategy." They break down the process into seven steps that they've seen work in their research and in partnership with clients of Innosight, a global strategy and innovation consulting firm where they all work.
"The first three steps are designed to help managers understand the problem deeply," they write. Those steps are to define the problem and solution space, break the problem down and make the problem personal. "Steps four through six describe how to generate tangible ideas for solutions," they continue. Those steps are to apply an outside-in perspective, diverge before you converge and create "idea resumes" for a complete solution. The final step, create a plan to learn, explains how to translate the ideas into action.
One of the most intriguing steps is number five, "diverge before you converge." What exactly do they mean by that?
"In confronting creative challenges, it makes sense to consider as many ideas as possible," the authors write. "However, unless you're careful, traditional brainstorming sessions can be risky: One powerful voice can overwhelm the others and cause the group to settle on early suggestions prematurely."
To take full advantage of the divergent viewpoints, the authors suggest that instead of beginning with a group discussion, which can inhibit introverts or people who are shy about sharing, the facilitator first ask participants to write down as many ideas as they can individually.
"In our experience, the technique has two benefits," the authors write. First, it gives introverts a chance to really be heard and to "maximize their contribution." Second, "having lots of ideas on paper before the discussion begins prevents the group from rallying around any specific solution too soon."
They cite a clear example. At a summit called by Lilly Foundation and the World Health Organization to discuss better ways to distribute drugs for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, "we divided the 35 participants into seven teams, each led by a facilitator. During the first 10 minutes of the 90-minute sessions, individuals quietly made their own lists before joining their teams. Each team came up with at least 20 sticky notes with ideas; in considering the 12 barriers, meeting attendees came up with more than 250 different ideas."
This process of "diverging before converging" is tremendously useful for mixing individual thinking and group discussion. The authors cite a recent study led by Karan Girotra, assistant professor of technology and operations management at INSEAD, which found that teams using this hybrid approach were nearly three times as productive as group brainstorming teams, measured by the number of ideas they generated.
"As for idea quality," the authors say, "the ideas of the hybrid teams were rated by independent outsiders as more valuable and attractive to potential users than the groups' ideas."
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Pepe Escobar
Asia Times
June 25, 2012
Once upon a time, not too long ago, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was the prime proponent of a foreign policy dubbed "zero problems with our neighbors" – derided by many in the West as "new-Ottomanism".
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meets this Tuesday in Brussels not only to craft its response to a Turkish F-4 Phantom jet shot being down by Syria's anti-aircraft artillery but to seal what sort of "new Ottomanism" is emerging from what actually turned into a "big problem with one of our neighbors" policy.
Davutoglu insists the F-4 was shot in international air space – although conceding it had briefly entered Syrian air space. Contradicting Syria's official explanation, he said the jet was clearly marked as Turkish; was on a "training flight" to test Turkey's "national radar system"; and most of all had "no covert mission related to Syria".
Previously, Syrian Foreign Ministry spokesman Jihad Makdissi had stressed this was an "accident, not an attack". According to Makdissi, "an unidentified object entered our air space and unfortunately as a result it was brought down. It was understood only later that it was a Turkish plane."
Davutoglu, in a Turkish media blitzkrieg, as reported by Today's Zaman, reiterated this was a "solo flight"; the jet was "unarmed"; there was no warning before it was shot down; and as for Syria trying to connect the "not ill-intentioned violation" of its airspace to the shooting of the F-4, that was "irrelevant".
Violation of another country's air space, trying to avoid its defenses by flying at low altitude, is as normal to Davutoglu as a sheesh kebab for lunch; "There were many violations of Syrian air space by other countries before. But Syria shot down our unarmed plane."
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