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Hi. My name is Laura Brunow Miner.
I do things:
- Freelance on design, editorial, and event-based projects.
- Spoke about "What Camp has Taught Me about Communities" at Do Lectures in Wales (video coming soon)
- Wrote about editorial design on the web for the TypeKit blog: "Is Anyone Paying Attention?"
- Helped judge Blurb's 2011 Photography Book Now competition
- Spoke about "Why We Work" at the first Creative Mornings San Francisco
- Spoke about community editorial at the Online News Association Conference
- Named as a "Hot 20 Under 40" in San Francisco by 7x7 Magazine in October 2010
- Included in "Most Influential Women in Tech" list by Fast Company Magazine in May 2010
- Founded, designed, and continue to edit online magazine Pictory.
- Run creative retreats like Phoot Camp and Eat Retreat.
- Wrote "Coaching a Community" for A List Apart.
- Ran JPG Magazine (as editor in chief).
- Designed JPG Magazine (as design director).
- Married Wilson Miner.
- Moved to San Francisco.
- Worked as a marketing designer for Gould Evans in Lawrence, Kansas.
- Joined Flickr, Twitter, LinkedIn.
I blog about photography, community editorial, design, the internet, media, art, people-powered websites, and less than 2% foodfuntravelcatswaterkayakingwhiskeyhammocksmoviesother.
You can contact me at laura (at) pictorymag.com.
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What would your track coach do? by Laura - over 1 year ago
"Our track coach is always picking on us runners. Truthfully, we kinda look forward to it each day. But to get even for all the jokes and pranks he's pulled on us, we created a shirt that really reflects our thoughts about him. A few sneaky pictures, an hour or two of orginzation, and a few dollars later, we created the perfect shirt thanks to CustomInk. Taken in his classroom, the picture features the "old man" himself (in the middle), along with his team. So, WWRD? - what would Rogers Do?- well, simply, nothing!"

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Cruel Intentions (1999)
Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower their headmaster's daughter before the summer ends. If he succeeds, the prize is the chance to bed Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.
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Areas of Study
Lynn Wilson is a professor in the Department of Psychology. She teaches courses in physiological psychology, drugs and behavior, sex and gender, evolutionary psychology and behavioral neuroscience. Dr. Wilson also has an interest in interdisciplinary areas, and teaches courses in the Gender and Women's Studies Program, Neuroscience Program, and the Mind, Brain and Behavior Program. She serves on the steering committees for all three of these programs, and serves as director for Mind, Brain and Behavior Program.
Dr. Wilson has research interests in two areas. The lifelong effects of exposure to stress early in development is one area. Rat pups isolated from their mother several times in the first two weeks of life show cognitive, emotional and behavioral effects for the remainder of their lives. She is working with students and faculty collaborators to study some of the biochemical changes associated with this manipulation. Evidence suggests that this might be a useful model to study schizophrenia in humans. The second area of interest is in evolutionary psychology, and involves tracking the ratio of males to females in the United States, and correlating that ratio with variables related to social and economic features of the environment.


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J-LEAP (Japanese Language Education Assistant Program)
What is J-LEAP?
This program brings Native Japanese Language Assistant Teachers (ATs) to K-12 educational institutions in the U.S. for up to two years to strengthen their Japanese language programs as well as create opportunities to nurture a new generation of qualified Japanese language teahcers. The program started in 2011 and is jointly administrated by The Japan Foundation (JF) and The Laurasian Institution (TLI). Currently we have a total of 23 ATs in 19 different states nationwide.
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Bringing an AT into the classroom gives students the opportunity to hear and learn authentic Japanese language from a different Japanese speaker, to interact with a native Japanese speaker (or a different native speaker), and to be exposed to authentic communication between the Japanese language teacher and AT.
The community gains a AT who can also serve as a cultural ambassador by engaging in cultural events and activities in the area.
The ATs participating in J-LEAP are native Japanese language speakers, and hold a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Japanese language education as a major or minor or Japanese-language teaching competency certification; or have completed a 420-hour professional development program for teachers of the Japanese language.
The AT's compensation is fully covered by JF; therefore, participation in the program is a cost-effective way to provide additional support to a Japanese language and culture program.
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Meryl Streep was also forced to share the Best Actress Critics' Choice Award in 2009, this time with young pretender Anne Hathaway. They were both, however, beaten by The Reader's Kate Winslet to the Oscar that year. Both the Oscar and Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor and Best Movie went to Sean Penn and the all-conquering Slumdog Millionaire respectively.
The Dark Knight won the People's Choice Awards' Favourite Movie, was nominated for the Critic's Choice, and was perhaps unlucky not to receive an Oscar nomination. Will Smith took Favourite Male Movie star, giving Johnny Depp a year off from collecting the prize, while Reece Witherspoon took the female equivalent.


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For child care professionals, especially directors, assistant directors, and owners, A How to Guide for Assessing the Quality of Child Care provides fundamental information for evaluating the effectiveness of early childhood programs, including discussion of developmental principles and a general discussion of developmentally/child appropriate practices. Also included are observation and recording instruments and techniques for applying the principles of developmentally appropriate practices. This guide discusses concepts not found in other publications known to them. These concepts provide and intellectual framework for understanding and implementing the qualities that characterize an effective early childhood program.
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World Wetlands Day in India
World Wetland Day 2007
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South Asian Forum for Environment, SAFE marked the worldwide celebration of Wetland Day 2007 by organizing a seminar on "Restoration of East Kolkata Wetlands: A threatened Ramsar site" on 2nd Feb, at 2pm. The event was held at the auditorium of Bidhannagar Government College in Saltlake, Kolkata.
The occasion unfolded an opportunity to trigger a discussion on the social and ecological status of these precious wetlands on the basis of a recent survey conducted by SAFE at East Kolkata Wetlands. The event was chaired by Co-Chair, SAFE, Dr. Dipayan Dey, of Society for Wetlands Scientists International & alumni to Sustainable Environment Development programme of United Nations University. Dr. Dey enthralled the audience by his audio-visual presentation showing the value of wetlands in the eco-system. He also revealed the survey results recently conducted by SAFE in six model segments of East Kolkata Wetlands. On the basis of the survey report SAFE contemplated an action plan to save the vanishing East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW), recently facing a threat of getting de-listed from the Ramsar list due to increasing pollution and encroachment leading to desertification of wetlands. SAFE plans towards restoration of East Kolkata Wetlands includes, GIS mapping, habitat evaluation, Environmental Impact Assessment, biodiversity and water body permanence indexing along with socio-economic activities like awareness campaigns, poverty alleviation and initiating the use of bio-rights as a financial tool.
However, the towering spirit of saving the wetlands seemed roaring as active participation was marked by over 200 people including scientists, academicians, social workers, journalists, and local stakeholders and under graduate students. The event also helped to contemplate a decision support system in presence of the local fishermen and called for more participation of women at the community level.
Participants expressed their views, students appealed for more involvement to save the wetlands from getting de-listed from the prestigious Ramsar list. Many felt that wetland restoration has been pushed to the bottom of a very long priority list of the policy makers. SAFE team observed that most students in the feedback form have mentioned that "It is a big mistake to ignore wetlands problems, stern measures should be taken to seize unscrupulous encroachment".
Dr. Dey, further said "The future of city's ecological health is tied to the health of its wetlands. This giant sponge absorbs about 980 million liters of untreated sewage recycling it through a resource recovery system developed and maintained by the local commune."
Dr. D.R Mandal, Principal of Bidhannagar college said, "Wetlands are bio-diversity storehouses, it harbors 52 endemic fishes most of which are endangered now. It also happens to be the only home for the endangered marsh Mangoose and mud-Turtles, thus restoration efforts certainly aren't starry eyes environmentalism, more and more people shall involve correcting the flawed approach to wetlands that stripped the bio-diversity and endangered those living in it."
South Asian Forum for Environment & Bidhannagar College jointly launched a curriculum on "Restoration of EKW" which includes development of a wetland inventory, workshop on eco-tourism and camps to create awareness in the locale.
The seminar turned out to be a platform for the local stakeholders to develop a common strategic vision in wetlands management and the challenges and resulting priorities of future action towards achieving sustainable development goals. The closing of the wetland day festivities for this year would observed as "Jala Bhumi Utsav" to be held on 11-12th March, 2007 at the Natar Bheri fish pond of EKW. SAFE will commence the formation of self help groups during this event and will treat over 250 local inhabitants and delegates with delicacies of local fish.


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If you have NEVER been to Africa, when someone mentions "Africa" or you hear "Africa", what is the FIRST thing that comes into your mind?
People associate different regions/continent based on media, informational material, myths, stereotypes and such. The main idea of this discussion is to find out what people who never had "first hand experience" think about the continent. Thanks for your contribution.
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Mar 25 2013: As always there is no one person or event that can be held as the sole cause. This is where bleeding hearts and curruption meet and assess blame ... (and where fights ensue). For centuries there has been tribal warfare, raids for wives and slaves by neighboring tribes, and the exporting of humans to other countries ... tribes gathered them and whites shipped them. Tribal areas still exist.
Many countries saw the wealth and resources in Africa from trade routes to minerals and resources and exploited the people and raped the ground. Natives who had never been more than a few miles from their village did not understand the value of what others wanted on a international scale.
Even today deals are being brokered with countries within Africa that only a few are benefiting from. As bad as the curruption is the power struggles are even worse. The value of life and the respect of the person means nothing to these power brokers and militants.
We complain that China pays their workers only dollars a day while China sublets the labor to Africa for cents a day.
The question, "Did Africa dig their own hole?" still looms. No ... not entirely ... however they have done little to correct the situation. Today education is gaining a foothold in the metro areas and some of the centruy old cultural taboos are being dismissed in the rural areas. This is a very slow process. Success takes one step forward and often two steps back.
As is often the case the educated people leave the farm and go to town ... we need more of the educated to stay at home and become part of the solution.
There are those who say military is the answer and others say if we convered them to (name a religion) then all of their problems would be solved. Both are wrong. The answer will come from the people over time.
Mary ... I am often very blunt. However, I do try to be honest and not blow a lot of smoke on you.
Thanks for the reply. Bob.
Mar 25 2013: Hi Robert
with all respect from your profile picture I can't say whether you are white or black person. I believe it is your beloved pet and you wished to share here on TED. to me when people choose different picture before their own, they have something to hide, (hiding behind the mask and expressing thoughts)
"As always there is no one person or event that can be held as the sole cause."
who went there and intent to teach them how to drink tea, Robert?
who went there to seek diamonds and gold, Robert?
"For centuries there has been tribal warfare, raids for wives and slaves by neighboring tribes, and the exporting of humans to other countries ... tribes gathered them and whites shipped them" - the whites were shipping them to another continent? WOW, this must be the greatest achievement of white-kind.
who taught them TRADE, Robert?
who had invented money (coin then) ? perhaps Romans,(the white man) and perhaps they were first corrupted nation on Earth, spreading the idea of corruption.
yes tribes fought , not for gold and diamonds or land, not for and against corruption. but food and women.
Africa is RICH, the wealth of Africa is everywhere, its inhabitants do not need to look somewhere else wealth, they were happy with what they had.
but in certain continents where white lives, the invented a words Desire for they would use that instead of Greed. That so called: "desire" of having more than we need makes as to ruin others to enrich ourselves. then sit back and say: "poor people cant make a living! let's give some cents back and tell them we are helping them." same happen in Latin America, in India, far East.
Not an African came to invade Europe or any other continent, because they were rich and happy where they were, they were no violent people, we taught them how to be.
sometimes I am ashamed being white. and I believe it is every white ones duty to admit their inhuman deeds.
have courage to admit!
Mar 26 2013: Edwin
"Not an African came to invade Europe or any other continent, because they were rich and happy where they were, they were no violent people, we taught them how to be."
Au contraire the number of white slaves taken by Africans dwarfs what America took from Africa:
Get over yourself, when you claim someone is a victim you certainly are not doing them a favor in fact is a huge insult.
If you understand this no explanation is necessary, if you do not then no explanation is possible.
Mar 26 2013: Hey Robert,
I see where you are coming from. Yes Africans issues were somewhat caused by outside, however African played a big role in betraying their fellow African. The biggest challenge African are facing now is to do away with victim mentality and recoup their power. African have robbed themselves the power and responsibility by constantly blaming western countries.
Yes, African were oppressed, Yes Africans faced injustice....but those days are long gone if only African can think for themselves.
Mar 26 2013: Edwin, I admit no such thing. However, pointing out that someone arrived with the intent to make them drink tea is cruel ... I may have trouble sleeping knowing that. But all will be well knowing that I can hide behind my cat photo ... a well thought out ploy to avoid responsibility. LOL.
My race should not be an issue. In fairness we should judge the man. What if I said that all redheads love to fight ... only blonds can have fun ... all kids named Edwin have bow legs .... etc ... those are glaring generalities that hold no truth. That whites are solely to blame for all the ills of the world is so simplistic that I have a hard time thinking that anyone would believe it in a modern educated world.
I have re-read my statement above and do not see where I have laid blame ... I have however, stated some cause and effect and hopefully a direction for the future.
Edwin I dismiss your emotional argument. I refer to my second sentence above ... " bleeding hearts and corruption meet to assess blame." You have assessed blame, in my opinion, as a bleeding heart.
Howerver much we disagree ... I still wish you well. Bob.
Mar 26 2013: Edwin and Bob,
I love when people express their emotions, fear and opinion. It is such a liberating experience to express what you truly feel. Sometimes we agree to disagree. The best discussion is where there is no winner nor loser but both party enrich their lives and expression and maybe learn a thing or two
Love, Mama Africa
Mar 25 2013: @Mohammedridha,
Torture, poverty, suffering, injustice...yes all this things exist in one way or another.Just like another continent. I bet what matters is the magnitude and focus.
Hope the second thing that come in your mind is something positive......
Can you visit Africa or you find it not safe to visit?
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Le Vin De L'Assasin Bistrot
A refreshing and stylish restaurant with excellent food that takes an original French twist on Sicilian ingredients – the tuna steak topped with hazelnuts and honey is unforgettable.
A refreshing and stylish restaurant with excellent food that takes an original French twist on Sicilian ingredients – the tuna steak topped with hazelnuts and honey is unforgettable.
With its dripping chandeliers, Bacharach melodies and breathtakingly gracious service, the President feels like a private dining room in an Audrey Hepburn film.
This wooden chalet in the hills immediately above Collesano is one of the Madonie's absolute gems – one whiff of the delicious aromas emanating from the kitchen and you'll know you've come to the right place.
A good choice for those seeking a little turf instead of surf, this is one of the island's best loved restaurants.
Florentine chef, Fabio Picchi, is one of Florence's living treasures who steals the Sant' Ambrogio show with this eccentric, good-value members-only club (everyone welcome, annual membership €7) inside an old theatre. He cooks up breakfast, lunch and dinner, culminating at 9.
At the city-centre end of the promenade, this has been a locals' favourite for decades. Family run, with a small B&B upstairs, Anna is best known for its pizzas, especially since a British Sunday broadsheet named Anna's Sorpresa the best pizza in Italy back in May 2010.
High up the many stairs of Noto Alta, this Slow Food–acclaimed trattoria with an extensive wine list is a Noto favourite.
Don't let the tacky plastic-covered pavement terrace on Lucca's largest pedestrian city square deter. Inside, Giglio is stunning.
A real Milanese will tell you that those thin, battered 'elephant ears' that currently masquerade as cotoletta alla Milanese are a poor immitation of the real deal.
Operating since 1919, this place must be getting something right to achieve the seemingly unanimous acclaim. Simple food offerings at reasonable prices combine with lovely views west over the lake. From the pergola garden outside, you also espy the Romanesque Chiesa di Santa Maria of Loppia in among the cypresses.
Persuade everyone at your table to order the tasting menu to avoid the torture of picking just one dish – everything on the menu at this fabulously contemporary and creative 'osteria' is to die for.
Debate may rage about whether Gino Sorbillo's pizzas are the best in town, but that doesn't stop the clamouring crowds. We specify Gino because there are two other Sorbillo pizzerias on the same block, all from one family of 21 pizza-making siblings. Gino's pizzas are gigantic, tasty and best followed by a velvety semifreddo , made fresh by renowned pasticceria Scaturchio .


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Democratic Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani's state Senate campaign has been attacked in recent weeks by a radio ad from a secretive web of campaign committees. The Stockton assemblywoman and a Republican colleague, Bill Berryhill, are butting heads in a closely watched 5th Senate District race, based in San Joaquin County. The following is a text of the ad and an analysis by The Bee's Jim Sanders:
Narrator: And the gifts? $14,000 worth. Life's pretty good for Cathleen Galgiani. The Ford Mustang taxpayers gave Cathleen? We've paid for every drop of gas, too $26,000 worth. Cathleen's salary? $180,000 tax-free, yet she voted to raise our income taxes. Galgiani raised our taxes to pay for her spending. No wonder Cathleen refused to support limiting state spending and creating a budget reserve to protect taxpayers. Instead, Galgiani voted for fatter pensions and weaker welfare reform. Cathleen Galgiani. Wasting our money, raising our taxes. Tell her the party's over. Paid for by the California Senior Advocates League. Not authorized by a candidate or a committee controlled by a candidate (another version of the ad cites the "Citizens for California Reform").
Most of the assertions in the ad are untrue or exaggerated, and its overall implication that Galgiani enjoyed perks of office beyond those afforded other lawmakers is also false.
The ad is dead wrong about Galgiani's salary. It's not $180,000 tax-free it's a taxable $95,291, plus about $30,000 in tax-free per diem. Gifts? She reported $13,722 over five years.
Galgiani once drove a 2011 Ford Mustang leased largely at state expense, but since November 2011, legislators have driven their personal cars and have been reimbursed for mileage. The ad fails to mention that the $26,000 in gas costs are cumulative over six years.
By comparison, Berryhill, of Ceres, receives the same annual salary and drove a taxpayer-subsidized 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid until the program ended. He accepted per diem until May 1, a month before the primary election. He reported receiving $7,065 in gifts over three years.
The ad is funded by oil, tobacco and drug companies, among other corporate donors, but the money was routed through shell committees and no specific donors are identified in the ad.
Galgiani did vote for a tax increase, in 2009, when she supported $12.8 billion in temporary hikes to ease a $40 billion budget shortfall.
Specifics are not cited for claims that she voted for "fatter pensions" and "weaker welfare reform," the latter raising the question: Weaker than what?
Galgiani has supported some welfare bills, not others. She voted to cut the number of months a CalWORKs welfare-to-work participant can receive aid, for example, but she favored eliminating a fingerprint requirement for food stamp recipients.
As part of a 2009 budget deal, Galgiani voted to place on the ballot a proposal to boost the state's reserve fund. Voters rejected it. She later abstained from voting on a similar plan.
Galgiani abstained in 2010 from voting on a bill to roll back pension increases adopted in 1999. The bill died, but the net result was to maintain the status quo not to create "fatter pensions."


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Watermelon Cooler
Ginger ale makes watermelon sparkle with a crisp, clean taste.
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- 3 pounds watermelon
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
- Ice cubes
- 1 1/4 cups ginger ale
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 or 4 splashes bitters
- Fresh mint, for garnish
Step 1
Puree watermelon in a food processor. Muddle mint with sugar in a large pitcher; fill with ice cubes. Stir in 2 cups puree, ginger ale, vodka, lemon juice, and bitters. Garnish with fresh mint.
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Pew Finds States in Mideast & New England Have Better Economic Mobility Than National Average; States in South Have Worse
Economic Mobility of the States, released today by Pew's Economic Mobility Project, is the first time research has identified where in the country Americans are more likely to move up or down the earnings ladder. Eight states, primarily in the Mideast and New England regions, have higher upward and lower downward mobility than the nation as a whole, while states in the South have consistently lower upward and higher downward mobility. To access an interactive tool displaying the data and for more information, please visit economicmobility.org.
"When it comes to achieving the American Dream, it matters where you live," said Erin Currier, project manager of Pew's Economic Mobility Project. "Understanding that mobility rates differ by state is the first step towards helping policy makers pinpoint what enhances their residents' mobility."
Economic Mobility of the States evaluates economic mobility in three ways, including absolute mobility – measuring residents' average earnings growth over time – as well as upward and downward relative mobility – measuring people's rank on the ladder relative to their peers. Those states that rank above the national average on at least two measures are considered "better" and those that are below on at least two are considered "worse."
Those states that have "better" mobility include:
- Maryland, New Jersey, and New York on all three measures investigated; Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Utah on two of the three measures.
Those states that have "worse" mobility include:
- Louisiana, Oklahoma, and South Carolina on all three measures investigated; Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas on two of the three measures.
The results of the study also did not change based on whether Americans were grouped by their birth states or the states they were living in at the time of the survey. In other words, geographic mobility – whether people born in a particular state stayed there or moved elsewhere – does not drive overall state differences in economic mobility. It does matter, however, on an individual level; those who moved out of their birth states had better mobility outcomes on average than those who did not.
Background: This study investigates Americans' mobility prospects during their prime working years – the 10-year span between ages 35-39 and 45-49. The research focuses on individuals born between 1943 and 1958, with the most recent data coming from 2007. The data is drawn from the Survey of Income and Program Participation and the Social Security Administration. All of the research conducted with confidential Census Bureau data was performed by Dr. Bhashkar Mazumder, senior economist in the economic research department, with assistance from Jonathan M. V. Davis, senior associate economist, both of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Any opinions and conclusions expressed herein are those of The Pew Charitable Trusts and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Census Bureau. All results have been reviewed to ensure that no confidential information is disclosed.
By forging a broad and nonpartisan agreement on the facts, figures and trends related to mobility, the Economic Mobility Project is generating an active policy debate about how best to improve economic opportunity in the United States and to ensure that the American Dream is kept alive for generations that follow. For more information, visit www.economicmobility.org.
Pew is a nonprofit organization that applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life.


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Amarillo, TX - Three area teenagers are behind bars after an early morning shooting.
Amarillo Police say around 1:30 Friday morning they responded to the 100 block of N. Maryland on reports of shots being fired.
Upon arrival, officers tell us they found the suspect vehicle in the 100 block of N. Florida and was pulled over.
The driver, 18 year old Donald Frazier, was charged with deadly conduct.
17 year old passenger Dorian Tyrell Allen was charged with deadly conduct, possession of a prohibited weapon and three municipal warrants.
The other passenger, 18 year old Randolph Dwayne Sims, was charged with possession of marijuana.
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How To Play China in 2013
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Investors looking for a read on the global economy usually take an interest in mining equipment company Joy Global's (NYSE: JOY) results and in previous years they have had good reason. The two key drivers of its prospects in recent years have been Chinese demand for coal (more or less a proxy for steel demand) and US coal demand. In this article I want to highlight a few economic indicators with which investors can monitor prospects for Joy Global. In addition I'm going to warn that JOY is possibly not going to be as useful an indicator in the future.
US Coal Demand
Starting with the US, the world knows that the shale gas revolution in the US has seen gas marginally replacing coal as an energy source for electricity generation. Indeed JOY pointed out that the share of power generation coming from coal fell to 33% from 43% by April but has risen to 38% as natural gas prices rose in the summer.
In addition in the earnings release it pointed out that coal from the Powder River Basin was competitive at $2.50, then Illinois Basin at $3.00 and then Central Appalachia at $4.00. So if you want to know about JOY's US coal prospects then I would suggest keeping an eye out for natural gas prices.
Here are spot prices courtesy of the US Energy Information Association (EIA).
The trend has been looking better in recent months but is nowhere near pre-recession levels. Nor is it anywhere near the 2008 boost where a lot of hedge funds purchased natural gas in order to use as energy to produce hot air.
Another great indicator for JOY investors is the US rail carloads of coal from the American Association or Railroads (AAR) which can be accessed here. The coal charts are on page 10 and they indicate a tick up in November but they are still tracking way below the previous years' numbers. In addition there doesn't seem to be any slowdown in the US to try and expand gas production. I wouldn't get too excited by coal just yet.
China's Fixed Asset Investment
The Chinese economy has been categorized by huge increases in the amounts of investment in housing and construction over the last decade. The question isn't whether that was where its economy came from, but rather where it is going?
For the current picture, investors can look at the official statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics of China website which is linked here. The latest numbers show a slowing in the rate of growth and particularly from private investment.
It is not hard to see that private sector investment growth has been slowing this year amidst a slowdown in China's rate of economic expansion.
Now I am going to confess something here. I listen to a lot of earnings conference calls and read a lot of reports and one familiar refrain this year has been the idea that China's stimulus spending was going to kick in and drive growth in the second half of 2012. Many companies are holding out for hope in this regard and the latest catalyst is seen as coming from the regime change in China.
There are two questions here. The first is whether the stimulus will kick in and the second is which companies will benefit?
Frankly I think that anyone thinking that any upcoming stimulus will change previous plans will be proved wrong. On the contrary the signs are that China prefers to focus on stimulating domestic demand via private investment, consumption and domestically orientated industries rather than in the housing sector or major public infrastructural investments. Unfortunately there is no certainty with these plans but it doesn't look like the kinds of plans undertaken in 2009 to keep the economy growing.
If Not Construction?
If the thesis that China's increase in spending won't necessarily benefit construction and mining then who might benefit? My hunch is that sectors like technology could be set to benefit. The Chinese may be reluctant to undergo another construction boom but they don't show any signs of wanting to slowdown technological development.
For example, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is hoping that China's stimulus spending is going to kick in and stimulate electronics demand which had been getting progressively weaker as 2012 went on. I discussed the stock in more length here and I like the long term prognosis and the evaluation but would caution against buying it until gross margins are forecast to trough.
Another two stocks that I think should be considered are Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) and Cree (NASDAQ: CREE). Cognex is a play on the increased automation of manufacturing and its potential to grow long term revenue in China is significant. The near term problem is that when companies cut back on investment it will affect all programs and Cognex would be inevitably disappointed with certain programs. As for LED and lighting company Cree I think that it is starting to look very interesting. The LED industry looks set for another upswing in growth from lighting and I think any expectations from significant upside from China street lighting investment should be sedated by now. In other words, any increase in China's street lighting plans that significantly involve Cree could create a lot of upside surprise.
Any Joy Out There?
Turning back to Joy Global and putting the outlook for US/China coal markets together leads to the conclusion that end markets might not get noticeably better for JOY or other mining and construction focused companies like Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT). Indeed CAT has actually increased its exposure to mining related expenditures with its purchase of Bucyrus. The result of this exposure can be seen in the gradually lowering of estimates for CAT throughout this year.
In conclusion, if you think that China will stimulate its economy with fixed asset investment than go ahead and pick up some JOY or CAT. A second option would be to look at companies more focused on where China might spend or a third is simply to wait and see. I confess I'm in the third camp but watching closely in order to move into the second.
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Time Capsule From The 50s Found At Hanford
By Anna King
RICHLAND, Wash. – Hanford Nuclear Reservation managers are trying to figure out who left a time capsule in the wall of a building there nearly 60 years ago. Demolition workers found a coffee can recently while they were tearing down a building near a reactor at the southeast Washington site. Archeologist Tom Marceau , is managing the find.
Tom Marceau: "When I first saw it they had opened it just enough to see what was inside. They noticed it was filled with newspapers. They all date to mid to late September of 1955. I've been trying to chase down these gentlemen, there were three gentlemen that put a note in there, and basically the note said to whom it may concern and they signed their names. It would be nice to find these three guys or one of them to find out what it was they were doing and why they put this in there. Obviously the intent was to have it found someday, and here we are some 60 years later, we found it for them."
Archeologist Tom Marceau was recorded by our correspondent Anna King. The coffee can time capsule will be part of Hanford's permanent collection of artifacts, or loaned out as a historical piece to museums.
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25th Meeting of the Ramsar Standing Committee - Opening statements
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|25th Meeting of the Ramsar Standing Committee
Gland, Switzerland, 23 - 27 October 2000
|Agenda items 2 and 4
Welcoming statements by the International Organization Partners
IUCN-The World Conservation Union
Edward Wilson
Mr Chairman, Mr Secretary General, Distinguished members of the Standing Committee, Observers, Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of Maritta Koch-Weser, Director General of IUCN, who is unfortunately unable to join us here today due to commitments in France and Germany, I am pleased to extend these few words of welcome to the members of the Ramsar Standing Committee on the occasion of your 25th meeting. As many of you know, both as Parties to the Convention on Wetlands and as IUCN members, the IUCN Secretariat feels privileged to host the Bureau of one of the most dynamic and successful environmental treaties in the last quarter century.
As the new IUCN Programme and Policy Coordinator, I look forward to continuing my long-standing involvement with Ramsar and wetlands issues. For those of you who do not know me, I joined IUCN in September this year after 15 years with WWF International. During my career with WWF, I worked closely with Ramsar and IUCN in Africa during the 1980s and 1990s, as well as here in Gland from 1992 to 1997. The WWF programmes that I was responsible for in Eastern and Southern Africa included strong wetlands components both in terms of on-the-ground projects and policy initiatives. It is with great pleasure that I am now in a position to work even closer with the Ramsar Convention and Secretariat.
Following approval of our Quadrennial Programme in Amman, IUCN will continue to provide the Convention with support in many areas, including on wetland designation, wise use, wetland restoration, water allocation, participatory management, assessments, incentives, law etc. or more simply by providing daily assistance to in-country focal points.
Another use that can be made of the IUCN Programme relates to our role as a mechanism to foster open dialogue and action on priorities on the biodiversity agenda. Indeed, we are very pleased to be seen as "intermediaries", allowing the IUCN membership to successfully lead a particular process, programme or project, in support of the IUCN Mission – 'to safeguard the integrity and diversity of the natural world and to ensure that when natural resources are used, they are used in an sustainable and equitable way'.
I wish now to briefly touch upon two matters of urgent wetland conservation interest, in relation to what we see as being the two most important events this year in the field of wetlands and water resource management. Here I am referring to the 2nd World Water Forum and to the forthcoming report from the World Commission on Dams - taking into account the fact the development of water resources, as forecasted for the next 25 years, represents perhaps the single most important threat to freshwater ecosystems.
I will briefly elaborate on both events, starting with the 2nd World Water Forum which took place earlier this year in The Hague.
As you know, the 2nd World Water Forum in March was dedicated to the World Water Vision. As part of that Vision, Queen Noor presented the Vision for Water and Nature on behalf of IUCN. The Water and Nature Vision and Framework for Action met with wide support from the many groups present in The Hague. Subsequently, IUCN developed the Water and Nature Initiative that was launched in Amman to put the Vision into Action. This 30 million US$ programme brings together organisations and expertise to demonstrate improved ecosystem management practices at the catchment level. The Initiative will work with a range of new constituencies, such as water companies and sectoral institutions, that have not been traditionally involved in the implementation of the Joint Work Plan between the CBD and Ramsar.
By involving non traditional conservation partners from the water sector, such as the Global Water Partnership and sectoral water institutions, IUCN should be able to provide better assistance, upon request, to the very welcome River Basin Initiative currently developed under CBD and Ramsar. We think it is important to ensure that Contracting Parties play a leading role in the development of this most welcome River Basin Initiative, and IUCN stands ready to use its own, complementary programme to respond to specific Governments' requests under this Initiative.
I now turn to the World Commission on Dams.
In 1997, in an attempt to implement several IUCN resolutions addressing the environmental and social costs of infrastructure development, IUCN and the World Bank facilitated the creation of the World Commission on Dams. This is a concrete example of how stakeholders (government, affected people, private sector and donors) can interact to develop new public policies for dam planning, development, and management. The Commission's report is to be launched on 16 November in London by former President Nelson Mandela. Based on hundreds of studies and many public hearings, the report establishes criteria and guidelines that will lead to development outcomes that are economically viable and socially as well as environmentally acceptable. The Commission has – we are convinced – set very high standards for delivering high quality results in the most transparent and independent manner.
Two weeks ago at the 2nd World Conservation Congress in Amman a resolution was passed requesting the IUCN Council to set up urgently a Task Force to analyse the WCD report, and indicate how IUCN members and partners could - where appropriate - implement the Commission's guidance.
We would very much like to see the Ramsar Convention, through its Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) or through other efficient means, join us in this exercise and assist us (and indeed the 68 members of the Dams Forum) - where appropriate - in the dissemination and (above all) implementation of these guidelines.
I hope that these two examples have provided testimony of the fact that the IUCN Programme and the forthcoming Ramsar Strategic Plan have not been developed in isolation and will reinforce each other during the course of their implementation.
To close this short opening address, IUCN wishes this meeting every success in developing the perspectives and documents which will eventually form the substantive part of the forthcoming Conference of Parties, for the benefit of wetland biodiversity throughout the world.
Thank you.


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Majors & Careers
Once, I had a conversation with Josh Montgomery from The Summer Set about how he rather be doing something he loved than doing something he couldn't enjoy doing for the rest of his life. If he was, he would be stuck in school right now trying to be a doctor.
Ever since then, I never realized why people do or follow what they want/love to do in life until now.
Coming home from my night class, my dad and I had a random conversation when he brought up the subject on what I should pursue in a career. It's been a while since the subject came about, but tonight I never been so discouraged.
If you don't know already, I am a Filipino-American and usually they expect majority of their kids to pursue a career in the medical field. Most of my family who have attended school, have or are still leading toward that career goal unlike me.
Even though I know having a career in the medical field is a great, but I always wanted to do something of my personal interest and decided to major in a career towards Communications. I do admit, I am not set in stone on what specific field but I do know that I either want to become a PR, Counselor, or even work in Social Services. Why? Because I want to help others and also make a difference. It may not be a full on reason why I really am pursing this career but it's enough for me to still follow what I really want to do in the future.
Cutting to the chase, sometimes I wonder why people ask what you plan or are currently majoring in college only to discourage you on what you want for your future career. I'm not saying majoring in the medical, business, or any other major is bad but shouldn't it be based on something you really love? People have to remember that people choose these majors or career paths because they want to go into these fields. They want to do this because they love what this job is going to lead them to.
Don't get me wrong, I know being a nurse, doctor, business man or woman are great career paths but do people forget that we need teachers, musicians, artists, construction workers etc.? Without these other careers, no one would learn, things wouldn't be built and everything else wouldn't be decorated and plain.
At times, I really do dislike it when people do as the "major and career" question because sometimes, their feedback or response isn't as exciting or welcoming as you hoped. I know people have also been in my shoes so they must know the feeling.
This may be one of the most pointless posts but just getting to the point, honestly "do what you love and love what you want do to." Regardless of what anyone says, you should say "f" them and go for what you really want to do for your future/life. It may be a rocky journey but if what you want to do in life doesn't scare you, they are not big in life. Whether you want to purse a career a doctor, engineer, fireman, artist, psychologist, or whatever do what you want. No matter how easy or long it takes, just go for your dreams and what your heart desires.Mar142013
Without You
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Was definitely a good day.
Overall, even though I didn't expect much since I came across the Fun. show through twitter, yesterday was a real good day.* Except the part when someone accidently spilled beer on me :'(Jun052012
- Started my day with a run, a much needed nap, and getting paid for my last day working Prom season.
- Drove all the way to LA to House Of Blues on Sunset.
- Got lost on the way there and almost pulled a "Princess Diaries" scene trying to drive uphill since I got lost.
- Stood in line for a while and got picked to do a little interview, talking about how much I love FUN.
- Even though it was a free show already, Mary & I got upgraded to VIP since we were both T-Mobile users, getting a special wristband to meet the band.
- Free food, open bar, and free shirts. You already know.
- Bumped into Rian from All Time Low while waiting for Fun to perform.
- After Fun's set, Mary and I got to go into the third floor of HOB Sunset and got to see the beautiful view of LA.
- Got to meet the pianist and rode in the elevator with the lead singer of Fun while leaving the venue.
- Plus, I got to run into Sara Bareilles while picking up my car in Valet. Told her about how much "King Of Anything" always makes me feel better when I'm sad and asked if I was a musician.
- Last but not least, watching Fun for the first time was definitely something in the books. I must say, they are for sure in my list of one of the best performers I've ever watched live. If you like Fun, they are worth the price.
September 11
I remember 10 years ago I was getting ready for school. I was 10 years old, in the 4th grade, and I had the biggest scar on my left knee. I remember waking up around 6:45am because to this day I still wake up around the same time. For breakfast I had my usual, Cup Of Noodles. It was a weird choice of breakfast but I used to love eating noodles any time, any day. I also used to watch tv since I had so much time to waste. I was watching my usual dose of Pokemon since back then, having those trading cards trying to find a "halographic" or a "rare" was my "shit." All of a sudden, I see breaking news. You see planes crashing at Washington D.C.'s pentagon and of course, the World Trade Center in New York. I'll never forget since my mum was trying to rush me to get to the bus stop even though my face was just in blank stare on the TV because of it.
At school, I remember all these kids just talking about how all they saw were these plane crashes and how all these people tried to run all over the city.
I post this because I remember during that time, I remember my older brother in the Military coming back from Japan after about 4 to 5 years of being stationed there. Of course, being dedicated for his country, it wouldn't be long before he would be sent to fight for his country. Ever since, he's probably been back and fourth there 2-3 times to help serve for the country. Now I found out today he's going to training to prepare for his later trip Afghanistan, which will probably last until April.
This is a random thought but when I see these posts and watch these old clips on the news, I always think about my older brother and how I'm glad that he's still here, to be dedicated to fight for his country. He may be my half brother and I don't show it much, but deep inside I know I get scared because I'm afraid of what will happen. I've read so many stories and watched so many documentaries on how it is out there. I know I've said that I'll be prepared for the worst but honestly after this week of talking it out, I know I'm not. Not to sound cheesy but I know in my heart that whatever happens though, he will always be one of the most strongest and bravest people I know. Even my friends that currently are in the service got guts to join something that's really a whole new world.
Anyways to shorten this up, even though I wasn't there when all these event's occur, I know I will never forget September 11, 2001. All those innocent people that have tried, fought, and lost. Rest In Peace.Sep112011
dear anonymous,
A lot of things have been going through my mind lately. It usually would be easier to talk to someone about this but right now, I guess all I have is me, myself, and I.
Through these past months, even though it may seem like I've been having a good summer but honestly.. I cant wait until school starts.
Sure, I've been trying to keep myself occupied, trying to enjoy my summer but even that isn't as satisfying.
I guess ever since what happened to me two months ago really effected me. I wish it was easy to say but in reality, just thinking about it makes me cry.. Out of everyone I could ever mention it to, I only really told two people outside my family about the situation.
It hurts so bad to where honestly, I really don't have that trust in anyone like I used to. For some reason, I've become so serious to where even the littlest, simple jokes aren't even funny anymore. In fact.. I hate when people make those short little jokes.
If anyone really knew my real story, it would be a total ball game. I guess its probably why I try to be so independent now. I'll even admit now that I'm afraid to get into a relationship. I may seem like I'm happy but I'm not.
I know I usually wouldn't vent out on tumblr like this but I guess since I really have no one to talk to at this moment, it really hurts just keeping it in. Sure there are those people that say "I'll always be here when you need someone" but really, it isn't that easy. It's so hard for me to talk about this to anyone. Even my best friends really don't know what's going on with me.
I wish I could just take a break, try to fix everything but of course that won't happen. If it really were that easy.
I just need a hug.Jul082011
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Please go away. I'm trying to sleep here -_-Jun292011
The Dynamo Of Volition
The Dynamo of Volition - Jason Mraz
_ Song Of The DayMar252011
Late Night Thoughts
- I want a crepe. Then again, when do I not want one.
- Still debating whether or not to get a Disney pass. I'm also still debating whether or not to get Deluxe or Premium. I just really just don't want to pay for parking -_-
- I might seem crazy but I'm actually kinda excited to go Vegan again. However, I do want some Roscoes..
- Finally got myself a flash for my Rebel. Thanks Princess!
- "Honestly, I think I would be a bad girlfriend."
- I want to watch Beastly the movie already
- Thinking of dying my hair. I wonder what color to get?
- I wish my left ear could heal so I could get 2-3 more piercings already!
- What to do for my birthday this year.. I know I'll have to end up working anyways -_-
- MIA for a while.
- I'm feeling so broke :(
- For some reason, I wanna either watch Katy Perry or a Glee concert.
- Note to self : Fix my Fujifilm Instax!
- "One of the best moments of my life" (=
- I still think I should get hired as a professional "woo-her" for commericals lol.
- I'm in need of an adventure.
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BRAND NAME: Diabinese, Orinase, Tolinase
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Acetohexamide, chlorpropamide, tolazamide and tolbutamide are oral blood sugar-lowering drugs in a class of medications for diabetes called sulfonylureas. They were the first four sulfonylureas to be used to manage type II diabetes and are commonly referred to as first generation sulfonylureas. The second generation sulfonylureas are glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL), glyburide (Micronase), and glimepiride (Amaryl). The primary difference between the first and second generation sulfonylureas is in the way they are eliminated from the body. As a result, second generation sulfonylureas usually are taken less frequently each day than first generation sulfonylureas and generally are preferred when there is poor function of the kidneys. The second generation sulfonylureas were first used in the United States in 1984.
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Brizard's salary was approved by the outgoing school board as a temporary measure last month. The new board is negotiating a final contract. However, Brizard said Tuesday the salary will remain at $250,000 in the final document.
Brizard also said he will not object to having a performance evaluation tied to his contract. Because it is a condition he wants to impose on teachers, he said he has to lead by example.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel tapped the 47-year-old Brizard to lead Chicago schools. The New York City physics teacher rose through the ranks to become school superintendent in Rochester, N.Y.
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I'm jotting the whole story down cause youtube's being an major ass and won't let me write a long description. So I wrote it on here as a link back, lol. I hope it's not confusing! (Putting it behind a cut cause its big, lol.)
Erik is a Loss on the run from his own people because he has stolen something… a precious resource.
Charles is a Whisper, also in hiding from the Losses that had massacred his whole family and civilization with them. He is bent on revenge and would do anything to obtain this goal.
They meet by mere coincidence.
The Loss soldiers finally catch up with Erik. Erik is at their mercy when Charles intervenes, defeating all the soldiers and presumably saving Erik from being captured again.
But when Erik thinks he's been saved, Charles's true intent lies in killing this Loss just so he can sate his bloodlust. He attempts to do this but instead a voice intervenes him, crying out for him to stop.
He is shocked to find that Erik is a Loss with a soul. Losses are all born without souls so Charles reluctantly stops his attempt to kill this Loss.
Erik is also surprised to find that one Whisper had still lived and inquires whether Charles is the last of his kind. Charles recalls that fateful day when he lost everything that he had ever known and loved.
- The clip sort of skips around here at some point to Erik's memory of when he stole the soul. -
Considered to be the last Soul in existence, Erik thought that by stealing it he'll be able to gain a higher rank within his people's hierarchy. Most Losses are all categorized into three sections. Erik was born in the middle class so he wanted to be a step ahead than his comrades… or rather rivals since he hated just about everyone and cared about no one but himself.
When he steals the soul, however, it latches onto him and becomes a part of Erik. The minute he does, he sees everything that he didn't know existed when he was without a soul. He could feel everything.
(I sort of represented that "emotion/love/wonder" kind of bit with clips of constellations, forests and all that… for lack of good clips, sorry! *hides*)
Charles and Erik come to an understanding after their initial misunderstanding. Charles offers to help Erik balance out his emotions because as a Whisper, he is highly sensitive to anyone with a soul. He can hear their thoughts and feel what they feel.
But Charles also wants to make Erik stay with him because he wanted to know all about the Losses… their habits, weakness, everything. Anything that he can use against them. (He doesn't say it though, merely just smiles at Erik.)
Erik is clueless and grateful for this offer because he still can't quite control his emotions nor understand them. He tells Charles that he's indebted to him for his help but when Charles, out of mere habit, tells him that there is no such debt, Erik cannot be happy about because he harbors a lingering guilt in his heart.
They move out to find better shelter, moving through the vast desert (that had once been the home of all Whispers). During their journey, Erik's guilt starts to eat away at him.
Finally, he can't stand the thought of keeping it secret and reveals the truth to Charles that he had been one of the men that had attacked the Whispers.
Charles is horrified and also angry about this, but instead of killing Erik out of rage and turning into a monster himself, he gives Erik mercy. Because he can feel how much guilt Erik has now that he has a soul. He forgIves Erik, in spite of everything.
Whispers are originally born in an environment where there is love, caring and forgiveness so in the end Charles chooses that path over killing Erik.
Erik notices Charles's scars (just imagine those blocky patterns are scars please X_X;;) and he knows almost immediately that Charles had sustained them during the huge fires that burned down all the Whispers's homes.
They start to form a far more deeper bond and they move on…
*** (And that's not quite the end of the story but since I'm writing this whole story to make as a book - if I'm really lucky that is, lol - I thought I'll end the video/story there! :P Thanks for reading this far! XD)


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As credit unions hunker down in defense of their federal tax exemption, the industry does have one thing in its favor. There are no known enemies among leadership on the House Ways and Means or Senate Finance Committees.
These powerful leaders oversee financial institutions and the NCUA, originate tax reform and wield considerable influence.
House Democrats set aside seniority today and chose Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.) to chair the Ways and Means Committee.


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We really enjoyed staying here! The apartment was perfect for us. We really liked having the bedrooms on different levels, and with separate bathrooms (especially nice for traveling with a teenager!). The location was exactly what we were looking for...convenient and in a nice area. We quickly found a favorite breakfast and coffee shop a short walk away. Jamais was very patient and responsive (by email and phone) to any questions we had. And Brigette (their agent) was very friendly. She was there when we arrived to help us in any way. And she was very helpful in setting us up for a ride to the airport. We had a great stay!


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The prognosticators for today's Scottish independence referendum are probably as anxious as the people of Great Britain – after all, the science of polling has been under siege lately as our society and its news sources have become more fragmented.
Another dimension is added with the advent of social media, where emotion and a greatly accelerated news cycle can strongly influence public opinion.
Add the proliferation of mobile technology, call blocking, and the growing trend of moving away from land-lines — the traditional communication channel for pollsters collecting information — and for pollsters, predicting outcomes has become exponentially harder.
When people relied on only a few news sources, opinions were more predictable and less volatile.
As an example, just before polls opened today, British (sorry, Scottish) tennis star Andy Murray tweeted his support for the Yes vote:
Huge day for Scotland today! no campaign negativity last few days totally swayed my view on it. excited to see the outcome. lets do this!
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) September 18, 2014
What effect will this have on the vote? Is this simply preaching to supporters of the Yes side? And how will it influence the undecided?
Social media does influence opinion, but it can also be deceiving if not analyzed correctly.
During the 2011 general Canadian election, we observed that those who supported the NDP on Twitter outnumbered the Conservatives. But the Conservatives ended up winning the election (despite the NDP's very strong showing).
We live in a very fragmented society. Ironcially, it could be even more fragmented with a "Yes" vote today.
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In A Land Where Panic Is As Plentiful As Oxygen
This afternoon–about 90 minutes before a game–the Montreal Canadiens fired assistant coach Perry Pearn. This is an unusual move, I don't recall the last time a coach was fired this close to game time. Shaking up a team can happen in all kinds of ways–trades, benchings, healthy scratch, limiting ice time, verbal lashing at the bench.
This is the kind of thing I cannot recall Montreal doing during their glory years. Whatever the reason behind the move, whatever the result, it's my opinion that there is much wrong with the Montreal Canadiens today. I think it's reasonable to expect more firings and trades before the season is too far along, and ultimately there may be a change at coach and general manager.
Pearn was an assistant to Tom Renney when he was head man in NYC, and there were rumors that Pearn had been offered a job with the Oilers after the Quinn palace coup. Pearn's 3-on-3 hockey camps are well known in Western Canada and many NHL players use them to prepare for their training camps.
Good luck to the Montreal Canadiens. I can't help but think the team had bigger problems than Perry Pearn.


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NHSF (National Hindu Students Forum) is the largest Hindu student body in Europe, which aims to protect, preserve, practice and promote Hindu Dharma amongst the Hindu student population.
Who are we (NHSF Loughborough)?
We are one of 36 NHSF chapters across the UK, the Loughborough chapter was first affiliated with NHSF 5 years ago with only 8 members and has now grown significantly with over a 100 members signing up last year! We are a student organisation run by and for Loughborough students.
We aspire to build the foundations for a strong and vibrant Hindu community in Loughborough by encouraging students to be proactive and get involved. We aim to fulfil the cultural, spiritual, educational and social needs of all our members through a wide range of campus and national activities.
"Sangathan main... shakti hain! (In unity... there is strength!)"
Why join NHSF Loughborough?
NHSF Loughborough is like a family away from home, you can meet loads of like-minded people as well as learn more about Hindu dharma in a much more unique way, there are so many aspects to this society it will fit anyone's passions & interests. We welcome and encourage anyone to join!
If you want to get more involved, why not think about joining the committee and help drive NHSF Loughborough forward in the following years to come.
How to join?
In order to join, you must be log onto lufbra.net using your university username and password and then follow the online instructions to join a society. When selecting choose "Hindu Society (NHSF)" and follow the online instructions for membership. Membership is annual and a small fee has to be paid for joining.


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Don't forget about silence. It's good for you!
You need to know how to relax when you play. This can only be the result of a lot of hard work since playing the violin is not a natural thing to do, and places unusual stresses and strains on the body.
Each genre of music has its own idiom and integrity, and in order to learn a style you must immerse yourself in it.
It is good for your playing to learn to improvise.
There are only a handful of really great composers and you can simplify life by forgetting about the rest.
Technology and technique are overvalued. Today we are producing robots with phenomenal technique but no judgement. I would rather hear a great piece of music played badly than a mediocre piece played perfectly.
Don't forget about silence. It's good for you!
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In this tutorial I want to look over a series of different CSS column layouts. We can see how to build websites using floats and direct positioning. Most common websites will utilize 2 or 3 columns at most, so that is what we'll be focusing on.
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