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Title: Study of Concrete Bridge Columns Using Innovative Materials Subjected to Cyclic Loading
Authors: Melissa O'Brien, Mehdi Saiidi, and Mahmoud Sadrossadat-Zadeh
Date: January, 2007
Sponsoring Agency: National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
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In an attempt to improve performance of concrete bridge columns subjected to strong earthquakes, three 0.2 scale circular columns using innovative materials in the plastic hinge zone were tested under cyclic loading. The first column (RSC) utilized conventional concrete and steel reinforcement, the other two (RNC and RNE) incorporated shape memory alloy (SMA) longitudinal reinforcement, and the third (RNE) utilized engineered cementitious composites (ECC) in the plastic hinge.
The average ratio of residual to maximum displacement in RSC, RNC, and RNE was 0.82, 0.27 and 0.14, respectively, indicating substantial benefits of using innovative materials. RNE experienced the least damage and highest drift capacity among the three columns. The test results showed that SMA and ECC are very effective in improving serviceability of bridges after earthquakes.
Analytical studies using the program OpenSees led to reasonable estimates of residual drifts, overall cyclic response, and forces when compared to the experimental results.


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Church Growth Syndrome
- Monday, August 20, 2012
A formulaic faith is yet another form of the kind of "little faith" that Jesus' disciples practiced and that Jesus condemned.
The disciples had seen Jesus cast out demons. They watched His bodily movements and listened to the words he spoke. Surely this is what you do when you want to cast out a demon and return a person to good health?
Jesus, of course, condemned their merely formulaic approach to practicing faith in God.
How can we know when we are slipping into a formulaic kind of faith? The symptoms are easy enough to spot. While the motives leading us into this form of little faith are typically well-meaning and sincere, a formulaic faith can become a tar baby which leads to more entanglement in methods and means and less freedom to know the liberating power of God's Spirit.
We may be tending toward a formulaic faith, in the first instance, when our primary approach to determining the health of our church is to count noses and smiling faces. Paul is clear concerning what constitutes a healthy, growing church (cf. Ephesians 4:11-16), and he does not seem to put much stock in such criteria. The people who already attend our static or declining churches probably are not as "spiritual" as we wish they were. They are, however, the product of our ministry to them. Why should we think that adopting means to draw more people in will bring any more vitality to the congregation than already exists?
We have begun to operate out of a formulaic faith, secondly, when we convince ourselves that growth and renewal will come if only we change this and that or begin to incorporate more of whatever into the life of our church. New buildings or programs, additional staff, changes in the form or order of worship – all these and more are methods and means we turn to, hoping that one or more of them will prove to be the key that trips the tumblers of renewal.
We are trapped in a formulaic faith whenever we allow ourselves to believe that simply changing a few things will make a difference in the liveliness of our church. We look for programs or other means that we think might be agreeable to our leadership and congregation – as well as our budget – and then begin the process of selling these ideas to the congregation as the church's hope for a new lease on life.
We might, in fact, realize some of the indicators of growth that we're seeking by such means: new visitors, happier members, and a higher profile in the community. But we are called to seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, not the kind of results we hope for from adopting church growth or mega/church methods and means.
A dangerous form of unbelief
A formulaic faith is very close to being little more than a dangerous form of unbelief. Like Simon, we want the means to be in our power for getting God to do our bidding, according to our preconceived notions of what constitutes a healthy, growing church. This is not what we set out to do; it's not what we intend. It is, however, the practical effect of investing the Lord's time and money in various means and methods which, adopted, we believe the Lord must honor if our church is to be renewed.
It's not that we should not use means to build and grow our churches. We should – but only those means which God Himself prescribes. Yet these are the very means – shepherding, disciple-making after the pattern of Jesus and Paul, church discipline, house churches, serving the community – that we tend to set aside in favor of the latest cleverly-named program or liturgical innovation.
God has instructed us, as He did Moses, to build His tabernacle according to the pattern He has revealed. We fall into formulaic faith when we give lip-service to God's instructions and means and invest our time, strength, and resources in programs, protocols, and practices based more on a consumerist, entertainment, and individualist model of human life and the church, rather than on the image and temple of God which Scripture teaches.
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At the National Press Club this afternoon, GOP presidential campaign Herman Cain said this about accusations of inappropriate behavior with two female employees of the National Restaurant Association, which he headed:
"As far as a settlement, I am unaware of any kind of settlement. I hope it wasn't for much, because I didn't do anything. But the fact of the matter is, I'm not aware of a settlement that came out of that accusation."
But in an interview with Greta Van Susteren of Fox News, to be aired at 10 p.m. this evening, Cain will contradict himself. He will admit knowing about a cash settlement – "maybe three months' salary," according to Byron York of the Washington Examiner.
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1,blasters ARE energy weapons and borg shields WILL become immune to them and lightsabers after the first few drones get killed.
2. trooper vs borg,1 on 1 the trooper wins the battle but is assmilated in the process,the borg wins the war.
3.jedi vs borg,jedi all the way
4,st would not let someone die because they need new lungs,thats just stupid,st has dozens of organ replacements and replicated bio materials,new lungs would be easy.
5. increasing shield intensity is not the same as changing frequency,st shields span several energy spectrums,and each spectrum can be modulated to diffrent frequencies. sw has not shown the ability to modulate imperial ship shielding to diffrent frequencies. and it doesnt matter anyway,transdimensional shields,and dominion spies will be enough to counter an imperial attack.nothing so far has stopped transdimensional transporters.
6. some species in sw are immune to force powers,right? then why would force power even work on aliens from another galaxy?vulcans,betazoids,and the thousands of other mental power races might be immune to jedi mind tricks.after all,several species can manipulate others with mind powers,it stands to reason that they would be immune to mind tricks.and then sw cant ''trick''sf into a false alliance.
7. mydoclordians could be removed with transporter bio filters,but jedi may be able to counter a transporter beam[some genetic enginered soldier could break transporter beams].
but if st gets a lock that jedi loses his force powers.also,his lightsaber will be rendered useless,along with any other weapons.
8. if lightsabers can be modulated to a diffrent frequency,then they wont be able to stop phaser fire until they know the phasers freq. and since the feds have modulating phase rifles to kill borg,the jedi are put at a disadvantage in ground battles over distance,especialy if their force powers dont work on st galaxy aliens.
9.the xindi super weapon could destroy a planet in one blast,so sf does have the capability to build giant weapons that can counter sw fleet ships.but they would not be able to build them until after sw has decimated most of the alpha quad. but like i said,sw will win the first battles,but the st resistance will destroy them and win the war.
10. durasteel and tritanium are similar in strength,but that does not make them the same material. maybe durasteel is extremly voulnerable to haveing its moluculer bonds ripped apart by phasers,but withstands great against turbolasers.
does any one know how stable the molocular bonds are in comparison?
11. regardless of what ''others'' say,anything licensensed by paramount is canon. before gene died it was what ever he said was canon,but after he died it became whatever paramount licensed as offcial st. youll hear alot of crap about how only shows and movies are canon,but no one cares what some assistant producer thinks about something he doesnt own.games ARE canon,but the movies and shows outrank games and books .so if there is a descepency between a show and a game,then the show wins,and if its a movie vs a show,they movie wins.


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Portland makes no apologies for the rain or the alcohol. More breweries and distilleries per square inch than anywhere, period. It leaves locals and visitors with an abundance of choice when it comes to having a drink. Duff's Garage is my regular stop for Friday happy hour for a couple of reasons. It's a neighborhood haunt attracting both regulars and newbies. It's is a full bar and live music venue attracting local and regional acts. For a dance hall, it's on the small side, but packs a pleasant musical punch from blues to country western.
For my economical taste, $2 cover at the door, the early show on Friday's with Honey and the Hamdogs is the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Susan "Honey" Hammel is the closest thing PDX has to Patsy Cline or Bonnie Raitt. The selection of local craft beers and distillates leaves ample variety to amuse for the two one-hour musical sets. The elbows start flying around the dance floor during the second set as the pace picks up. Duff's serves limited bar food, fitting of the decor. The good news is the proximity to the food carts up on Hawthorne after the music is over. Or, hang around for the main act for the evening, when things get crowded, usually with an everyone-welcome feel. Duff's in PDX on Friday. Post a repeating event on your calendar and enjoy.http://www.duffsgarage.com/
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Palo Alto's Snow Day: January 21st, 1962
California kids act a little funny when it gets cold --- at least in the eyes of those of us from back East. It's odd how they are so aware of snow, even though many have never seen it. That's because characters in children's books never seem to live in warm climates. Bedroom bookshelves are stacked with stories that take place in winter wonderlands full of perfect sledding hills, snowmen with corn cob pipes, and glistening white pine trees. And Christmas itself is a virtual celebration of snow. From Santa's North Pole toy factory to Bing Crosby's dreams of a White Christmas, a nice warm California holiday season seems virtually obscene.
So naturally kids around these parts long for just a few falling flakes. In their bones they seem to know they're missing out on something --- some rite of passage that has been stolen away from them by the geographical happenstance of their birth. On the coldest of Palo Alto days, children here go wild with excitement. Watch them on a cold morning at the school playground and you'll see them transform meager icy patches on the blacktop into little skating rinks. They put together tiny clumps of accumulated frost and lump them into the most lamentable of snowballs. They see a bit of frozen water hanging off a railing and announce to anyone in shouting distance that they've found an icicle. It's all a bit sad, really.
But back in the sixties there was a day in which Palo Alto children really were able to join in on all the fun. On Sunday, January 21st, 1962, the children of Palo Alto awoke to a dazzling site. It had snowed --- and not just a few ice crystals on the grass --- it had really snowed. While there had been dustings here and there over the years, this was Palo Alto's version of a blizzard --- an inch and a half was reported at Rinconada Park and close to 9 inches up in the mountains on Skyline Drive.
After an extremely warm and dry winter that year, the storm was part of a cold spell caused by wayward Canadian winds that settled over the Western United States. In Palo Alto that early Sunday morning, the temperature dropped to 26 degrees and by 4AM, the falling rain began to turn to snow. As it turned out, it would keep on falling for the next three and a half hours and by the time breakfast was on the table, most
youngsters were already outside having a once-in-a-childhood experience.
Soon, the whole city was a giant white playground. Snowmen were being built all over town, snowball fights broke out everywhere, the 10th hole fairway at Los Altos Country Club became a makeshift ski resort and Palo Alto stores ran out of film. So many families took rides north to the mountains that Page Mill Road became bogged down in traffic. Other cars never started at all. One Palo Alto gas station owner reported that he sold 150 gallons of antifreeze by noon, three times the usual amount for an entire year. And so many locals were on the telephone giving amateur weather reports that the lines were completely jammed by 6:30 in the morning. One thing no one seemed to be doing was going to church. Local ministers reported that 40% of their usual congregations were conspicuously absent --- apparently out admiring God's work personally.
Years later, many still remember that single snowy day of their youth. In 1976, Palo Alto again had snow, a 100-year event occurring twice in less than two decades. On that day, a whole other generation of kids experienced the wonder of waking up to find that the whole world had gone white. Since 1976 there have been no more snowmen in Palo Alto, but this year as the temperature drops and winter approaches --- well hey, you never know… []
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What is the true value (if any) of organized schooling?
There are so many people suggesting that schools kill creativity, learning is innate & children can learn by themselves, no real life skills are acquired in the current school system, etc. -- the list is really long! If this is all true and we all agree that organized schooling needs big reform, I think we have to step back and ask the ultimate question about the value of organized schooling!
I make a distinction between learning, education and schooling -- with schooling being an attempt to govern/institutionalize education and education representing formalized learning. I think this is important as often people refer to school as the only place where education happens, ignoring programs like the Khan Academy or not to mention the millions of homeschoolers in US alone. They also confuse education with learning, but Sugata Mitra's child-driven education shows that the learning that happens when kids are given tools and left on their own devices is neither formal, nor it can be governed. (He uses the term education tad wrongly, though I suppose with purpose as his is an example of bringing learning and education together.)
I would like to challenge the TED community to think about the value of their own schooling or the value their kids currently in the school system are getting and share their thoughts here!
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Mar 21 2011: I am overwhelmed by all the responses and I would like to thank everyone for contributing their thoughts so far! I find this topic of immense importance not just to me but to every parent and educator I had a chance to talk with as I am working to organize TEDxKids@BC. Understanding the value of schooling and education is one of the goals for the conference as we're trying to bring speakers together that have experienced learning in various ways and are applying their passion and skills in doing inspiring work or pushing forward some amazing ideas. The three things we all try to understand are:
- What makes us the authentic selves we all seem to show when not inhibited by social pressures or need to comply?
- Do we become those authentic selves as we grow up or we've always had them with us and what we really learn is when to be someone else?
- If the current schooling system teaches us how to comply and keep the authentic selves in a hidden place, can schooling and education ever be positive forces that nurture our propensity to be curious about the world, wishing to discover it for ourselves, create new value through our passions, and maybe even change it!?
I agree with many of the comments why the current system doesn't provide enough value or on the contrary does more damage instead. However, my interest is not in finding the flaws, but finding if the concept of "learning in an institution whose goal is teaching" has any value in it at all.
One underlying theme I can see bubbling up from many comments is that schools provide an environment where the kids can learn and experience stuff they ordinarily have no chance to in other places. Some of the learnings called out seem to include how to follow directions, meet deadlines, work in groups. On top, some of you suggested that we need schools for the socialization aspect, in particular the opportunity to interact with adults outside the family circle.
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These tasty twists were really fun to make, and even better to eat. Fresh out of the oven, the dough was flaky and the aroma from the cheese and pepper was out of this world. I am definitely going to make these at my Superbowl party this year, they are the perfect addition to my usual menu of stacked Nachos and "faux" meat lasagna.
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Was Brad Johnson's firing justified?
- YES! The position requires a certain level of respect only the uniform can provide
- NO! I don't care what he wears! The Mayor is out of control!
- I'm not sure … both sides make good points.
Although former Jonesboro Chief of Police Brad Johnson was recently dimissed for wearing jeans to work, he believes this situation is the result of "politics, and not performance," according to the Clayton News-Daily.
Johnson, who served as police chief since January 2009, was initially suspended five days without pay for insubordination. Mayor Luther Maddox admits that he never ordered Johnson "not" to wear jeans, but advised via memo that the attire was unprofessional. The Jonesboro City Council subsequently cut that suspension to 2½ days.
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With precious metals back at 4-year lows against a backdrop of gold migration from west to east, paper vs physical divergences, 'disappearing' Comex positions, dark pools in London, collateral grabs, and massive monetary policy extremist actions; we thought the following two presentations worth considering. Tocqueville's John Hathaway delves into the darker corners of today's gold markets while Mike Maloney reminds us of the big picture behind gold and silver as wealth insurance. The failure of a monetary system is never a smooth road - it is rocky and undulating, with twists and turns that don't appear on any map. But the destination is always without question, despite suppression efforts: Gold will inevitably respond to an expanding fiat currency supply. That simple.
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Russia FinMin Calls For Shift Away From US Treasurys Into BRIC Bonds, Settlement In Non-Dollar CurrenciesSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 21:43 -0400
it was Russia's finance minister Anton Siluanov who was the designated "bad guy", and as the WSJ reported, Russia is considering diversifying its debt portfolio away from countries that have imposed sanctions on Moscow and into the papers of its BRICS partners. Speaking on the sidelines of an annual investment forum in the Black Sea town of Sochi, Mr. Siluanov said the Finance Ministry wants to diversify its investment basket, and is looking for higher yields without too much risks. He said the ministry will consider buying papers issued by Brazil, India, China and South Africa, which along with Russia are known collectively as the Brics countries. "[We would like to] walk away from investing in papers of the countries that impose sanctions against us," Mr. Siluanov said, adding that the reshuffle would be carried out gradually. He didn't elaborate on when the first purchases of Brics debt may take place.
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1 In 4 Americans Want Their State To Secede From The USSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 11:15 -0400
With all eyes firmly fixed on Europe's secessionist movements (most notably Scotland and Catalan), the growing tensions in America took a back seat for a moment. But, as Reuters reports, a recent poll found one-in-four Americans want their state to secede from The US with men more secessionist than women and the Southwest most aggrieved. By the evidence of the poll data as well as these anecdotal conversations, the sense of aggrievement is comprehensive, bipartisan, somewhat incoherent, but deeply felt. As Martin Armstrong warns, "Civil unrest is coming to America sooner than you think. This will ignite old feelings of discontent across both religion and race in America."
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Saturday Humor: iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S5Submitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 20:44 -0400
As untold millions unwrap their shiny new iPhone 6's this weekend, we thought the following would be useful for some context...
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The Decline Of America's Economic Model In 1 Simple ChartSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 20:17 -0400
"You can't eat GDP, and you can't live in a rising stock market" is the striking phrase from NY Times' Neil Irwin as he offers the most damning chart of the decline of America's Economic Model (and dream). As we have explained vociferously, the most important thing to understand about today's economy is: Around 1999, growth in the United States economy stopped translating to growth in middle-class incomes. The choice, by Greenspan and carried on by his followers, was to enable the financialization of the US economy for the benefit of the few, at the cost of the many. As Irwin concludes, and we explained previously, Americans feel disappointed by the economy; the new data show that they have good reason.
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Summarizing Obama's ISIS Strategy Endgame (In 1 Cartoon)Submitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 19:28 -0400
Presented with liitle comment aside to ask "who could have seen 'that' coming?"
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Greenspan's "Irrational Exuberance" Warning In ContextSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 18:33 -0400
As the marginal investing bot continues to invest his marginal leveraged dollar-on-the-sideline on an equity market that, as Janet Yellen has explained to the poor, will create a "wealth effect" to sustain everyone through rainy days and retirement, we thought some context worthwhile. On December 5th 1996, Alan Greenspan - upon the recognition that equity market capitalization has bubbled to over 100% of nominal GDP - opined that investors had succumbed to "irrational exuberance." Since then, that 'exuberance' has become increasingly rational as the Fed pulls all its monetary-base expanding, deficit-funding, asset-purchases to keep the American Dream alive for a select (and shrinking) few...
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Meanwhile, Here's What The "Super-Rich" Are Rushing To BuySubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 17:44 -0400
If you said shares of BABA, you'd be wrong. According to the Telegraph, the exodus out of paper wealth and into hard assets is reaching a fever pitch as the "super-rich are looking to protect their wealth through buying record numbers of "Italian job" style gold bars, according to bullion experts." The numbers cited by the paper are impressive: the number of 12.5kg gold bars being bought by wealthy customers has increased 243% so far this year, when compared to the same period last year, said Rob Halliday-Stein founder of BullionByPost. "These gold bars are usually stored in the vaults of central banks and are the same ones you see in the film 'The Italian Job'," added David Cousins, bullion executive from London based ATS Bullion.
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GDP Watch: Summer 2014 Was World's Warmest EverSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 17:01 -0400
Since weather has become the most crucial factor in forecasting economic growth, we thought it crucial to the future of central bank policy to note that Summer 2014 was officially the hottest one ever, according to NOAA. This of course means there is "pent-up" cold weather, which may explain the collapse in global growth expectations. However, this chatter about heat may surprise Americans (aside from those that live in the Western States) as the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. were running cooler than normal (thus concerns about growth). According to NOAA's records, this is the 38th consecutive August and 354th consecutive month with a global average temperature above the 20th century average.
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AP Reveals 8 Ways Obama's "Most Transparent Administration Ever" Blocks InformationSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 16:08 -0400
"We have put in place the toughest ethics and transparency laws of any administration in history," President Obama proclaimed four short years ago... However, as AP Washington Bureau Chief Sally Buzbee said recently, the fight for access to public information has never been harder, and in fact, the problem extends across the entire federal government and is now trickling down to state and local governments. Here is Buzbee's list of eight ways Obama's "most transparent" administration is making it hard for journalists to find information and cover the news...
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Fear And Loathing In Scotland – Why The "NO"s Won & Lessons Learned From The VoteSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 15:23 -0400
8 in 10 "Yes" voters said they were motivated more by 'hope' than 'fear'. 6 in 10 "No" voters said they were motivated by 'fear' of independence and the "No" vote was almost entirely secured by overwhelming support from those aged above 55. So in a nutshell, old people filled with fear blocked independence. Going forward, the older generation problem will naturally resolve itself. So we know that the youth will be deciding the future. Thus, the real question becomes, what will influence the youth?
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Shocking Anti-Islam Ad Campaign Coming To New York City Buses And SubwaysSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 14:32 -0400
In a move that is certain to further escalate already stretched racial tensions in America's most cosmopolitan city, some 100 New York City buses will soon carry jarring anti-Islamic posters which feature photos of an ISIS beheading victim, his alleged executioner, Adolf Hitler, declare "Yesterday's moderate [Muslim] is today's headline" and proclaim "It's not Islamophobia, it's Islamorealism" as part of an "educational campaign." According to the NY Daily News, the ads, paid for by flame-throwing blogger Pamela Geller, at a cost of $100,000, are intended as an "education campaign" to warn of the "problem with jihad" and Islamic sharia law, Geller said.
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France Releases Video Of Its First Airstrike Against ISISSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 13:45 -0400
In order to do prove its undying commitment to the US, moments ago the French Defense Ministry took a page right out of the Pentagon/CNN playbook, and released footage of French warplanes striking targets belonging to the Islamic State after taking off from an airbase. Paris announced earlier this week it was taking part in military air strikes against the militant group in Iraq. The video shows a pilot inspecting his aircraft, a French Rafale, before takeoff. The footage also shows several craft being refueled in mid-flight as well as infrared shots of the targets being bombed.
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Was Scottish Vote Rigging Caught On Tape?Submitted by Tyler Durden on 09/19/2014 23:50 -0400
Given the pre-vote polls and 300 years of historical resentment, many were somewhat surprised at the overwhelming "No" vote in last night's Scottish Independence referendum. While we now know that the vote broke very cleanly between old ("no") and young ("yes") Scots, the following clip suggests the possibility that more was afoot than that. As the commentator blasts, "Busted! Absolutely busted!" You decide... As Martin Armstrong rages, "Is anything real anymore?"
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US F-22 Jets Intercept 6 Russian Warplanes 55 Miles Off The Alaskan CoastSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 09/20/2014 10:31 -0400
Yesterday it was the UK which scrambled a squadron of Typhoon jets when two Russian Tu-95 "Bear" Bombers had gotten too close to its shores, even if still located in international space. Then overnight, none other than the US did the same when two F-22 fighter jets intercepted six Russian military airplanes just over 50 miles away from the western coast of Alaska, military officials said Friday, among which identified as two IL-78 refueling tankers, two Mig-31 fighter jets and the same two "Bear" long-range bombers, which are known to carry tactical ICBMs with nuclear warheads among their arsenal.Lt. Col. Michael Jazdyk, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, said the U.S. jets intercepted the planes about 55 nautical miles from the Alaskan coast at about 7 p.m. Pacific time Wednesday.
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GREEN CITY Market Street is a mess that doesn't work well for any of its users. In famously fractious San Francisco, that's something politicians and citizens of all political stripes can agree on and it's now something that a wide variety of city agencies and interest groups have finally started to work on improving, experiment by experiment.
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The proposal by city officials and Lennar Corp. to build more than 10,000 new housing units at Hunters Point Shipyard/Candlestick Point is entering a critical phase, particularly for Bayview-Hunters Point residents who want greater oversight and scrutiny of the project.
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In 1969, 11 antiwar protesters loced up at the Santa Rita County Jail began questioning each other about the future of the movement. By the time they were released, they'd decided that the creative nonviolent projects that were emerging would all need funding and the Agape Foundation was born.
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The award-winning Compact for Success program celebrated its 12th anniversary in 2011. The partnership between San Diego State University and the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) was the first of its kind in the nation, and others are now forming to model its achievement.
Dr. Lou Murillo, Director of Compact for Success, is proud of the progress made, both by the program and by the students it is helping. "As we reflect on our work, we see clear evidence that more graduates of the Sweetwater District have gone on to college than ever before," he said. "Applications to SDSU have increased more than 120 percent since the beginning of the program."
The numbers of SUHSD graduates who have enrolled in SDSU have significantly increased, and the number of students being admitted having met the English and math proficiency requirements has also increased. Compact Scholars are outperforming other SDSU students and their retention rate is the same — demonstrating that the Compact for Success Program has not only provided access to SDSU but also the support to assure they will complete their educational goals in a timely manner.


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- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small shallot, minced
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- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 pound small mushrooms, stems trimmed, mushrooms halved
- 1/2 pound arugula, large stems discarded
- 1 large fennel bulb—halved lengthwise, trimmed and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese
- In a large bowl, mix 1/4 cup of the oil with the lemon juice, mustard, shallot and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring, until any exuded liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes; keep warm.
- Add the arugula and fennel to the dressing in the bowl and toss well. Scatter the mushrooms over the salad, top with the goat cheese and serve at once.
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Debate: Can non-standard monogamous relationships work?
I've been wondering if these different kind of relationships could work, how they would work: what would be the guidelines and things to watch out for.
I'm interested in an open, well-argued and as little biased as possible constructive discussions to come out of this.
I encourage people to share the scientific material, historical data and their own experience of the area. And I strongly discourage wars based solely on opinions and cultural bias.
So far I believe, that these types of relationships can only work based on honesty, openness, trust and clearly agreed upon guidelines, so that the parties involved know what to expect and won't get hurt based on failed expectations.
There is still very little quantitative research in the area available, so I hope we will be able enrich each others views and open up the mind to a broader perspective.
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I thank people who gave a little more insight, views for their experience and opening up some controversial topics to conversation.
I was a little bit sad however.. That's a lot of the people misunderstood what was the conversation about and the conversation lacked focus.
I think in future I should formulate the topic in a more clear way making it harder to misinterpret.
This conversation was meant to be about any kind relationships involving more than two parties. It was not about an exclusive relationship between two people, it was not just about sex and it was not about "cheating".
Hope that helps clarify a lot of the misunderstandings I saw in the discussion.
Nevertheless, I want to thank to all the people that participated and shared their insights.
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Oct 23 2012: What about long-distance relationships? I would consider them non-standard.
I have been in a long-distance relationship for almost a year now. We are on two different continents. And from all that I know, we feel very deeply and mutually about each other. Our relationship suffers, though, because being able to be physically near your significant other is something I didn't realize was something that I took for granted so much. Since we have entered our relationship, I believed that it could be something I could easily manage, since we have talked about making sacrifices and moving to be with each other.
But despite all of the reassurances, long distance relationships are not at all like standard monogamous relationships. You feel as if you are constantly putting stress on a person and that they are not able to fill their own needs (sex, and physical interaction in general) because you expect them to be committed to only you. After a while, you begin to question how faithful they are to you. And then you start thinking about deviating, yourself. It's very hard to have a deep sense of trust when you are thousands of miles away and you are both only HUMANS.
Not all relationships require trust. I feel that trust, at least for me, is only significant if I can see the person in my life long-term. I'm not that concerned with what everyone else does, especially not in casual relationships. In casual relationships, I can tolerate "cheating." But to me, it's unacceptable for this to occur in a committed relationship.
Also, something else worth thinking about: people are usually either slightly more monogamous or polygamous and you must create your trust based off of these observations of your relationship. Every relationship you create with a new person should reflect the dynamic of the individual situation.
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I'm sure regular LK 10man isn't what you consider progression content or serious content, but I start alternating SotR and WoG once I have a large enough lead over the DPS in threat. I can keep my threat high through the generic "rotation" and the occasional (very) large SotR crit from Sacred Duty plus Avenger's Shield spam.
Maybe it's not necessary, but as I see it...every little bit helps.
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Learning The "Secrets" of Applicators
When it comes to accumulating things, it seems we have more thing as we get older. Both people and companies will find this to be true, and one could almost assume that it is a natural thing to happen. When we have all of these things accumulating in our homes and in our offices, we have one of two choices. We can either get rid of some of the stuff or come up with a system to manage all of it. In general, people are quite reluctant to simply lose some of what they have, so most people will choose to instead find out how to organize their belongings in some way.
One method that has worked for quite a few people in recent years is to start labeling collections of things. Just about every type of profession utilizes labeling in some form or another as a method of separating different classes of items into various groups. In fact, it is a safe bet that anyone who has a pretty well-organized space is someone who utilizes labels on a very regular basis. By using labels, label applicators, and other labeling equipment, you'll be able to conquer your stuff again. The following post is designed to help you understand what techniques people use to label things.
The best device for labeling things is called a label applicator. With the right applicator and the right type of labels, you won't have much of a problem sticking a label on anything. Many companies around the world will use these label applicators to put shipping information on boxes before they are sent out into the world. The point of the labels in this system is to give the shipping companies essential information. A lot of retail stores will also utilize label applicators to make it easier to mark which products are on sale and how much they will cost.
For larger companies, bigger labeling equipment will probably be necessary. Some of the top of the line labeling machines are capable of labeling many thousands of items in a single day. The reason for this is because this labeling equipment is designed to be used with a conveyance system of some sort. As the packages or items pass underneath the machine, it will apply the labels to wherever they are supposed to go.
The evidence is quite clear that labeling makes any person's or any company's life much easier to manage. If you would like to take inspiration from the best corporations in the world, then you'll find label applicators more suited toward your needs.
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The Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPC) launched a project to bring together representatives from the Executive Branch, Congress, and the private sector to discuss how to better secure the U.S. electric grid from the threats of cyberattack, physical attack, electromagnetic pulse, and inclement weather.
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Earlier this morning we passed along the report that San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis suffered an injury to his right hand during the team's training camp practice on Wednesday and, while it seemed very minor at first, the team believes there may be some structural damage.
Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com said in his report that Willis will undergo an x-ray on the hand at some point on Thursday and Pro Football Talk states the team fears Willis could have a "slight fracture".
Willis injured his hand during a blitz pick up drill when he took on fullback Bruce Miller. He was able to remain on the field for the remainder of the practice with his hand heavily wrapped.
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The Lessons of Life NO SCHOOL really TAUGHT ME
I have always been an ACADEMIC STAR – Right from Nursery School way up until my Management Degree. Over the years, I gained knowledge on a wide range of subjects, upgraded myself on a great number of skills, accomplished several things, and achieved several successes in many dimensions of life………
Today, as I step back and ask myself if I learnt the Most Important Lessons of LIFE from the educational institutes I went to… Honestly, the answer is NO..
So, what are those Lessons of Life that NO SCHOOL really TAUGHT ME?
1) How to be a LIFELONG LEARNER?
We all learn a lot from the schools we study in.. But do they teach us how to be a LIFELONG LEARNER? Probably NOT! I figured this on my own and I guess it's the same for many of you. Continuous focus on learning is absolutely VITAL in the journey of life – You have to make it a personal PRIORITY and focus on LEARNING all along the way. Only then is life exciting, enriching and evolving…
2) How to COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY?
"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others." By Tony Robbins
Effective Communication can sometimes be the ONE and ONLY thing that can help you in your transition from Good and Great in anything in life! And while there is no mantra for you to be the PERFECT COMMUNICATOR, the following definitely help:
i) Be clear on what you want to convey – Most times, the problem stems from here!
ii) Try and gauge you're audience profile and moderate your communication message and style accordingly
iii) Aim for short and simple messages – They ALWAYS work!
Does any school really teach you this? Probably NOT!
Would it help if they did? Absolutely YES
3) How to deal with CHANGE?
"The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change" – François de la Rochefoucauld..
The reality is that life teaches you how to deal with change – usually based on experience (Many times the hard way, And sometimes we may NEVER accept the change!).
And do we learn how to deal with CHANGE at school? Probably NOT!
But had someone taught you ways to identify potential changes and deal with them, would it have made life a lot easier? A re-sounding YES!
4) How to build and nurture RELATIONSHIPS?
In the journey of life, if there's one thing which will help you sail through the trying and difficult times; it is the quantity and quality of your relationships – both personal and professional. The BEST part is that it's never too late to start – So you can build new relationships or revive old one's today. And then of course, you've to nurture them along the way so that they grow with you!
And did any school teach me this? Probably NOT! I figured this out on my own.
Would it help if someone taught us this? Definitely YES!
5) How to manage your PERSONAL FINANCES?
Personal Financial Management is the most important dimension which will determine the quality of your life today and into the future.. And formal education definitely enables you to earn.. So who taught you how to manage your money better? Who taught you how to invest and re-invest? Who taught you when to exit from an investment?
Did your schools teach you this? Probably NOT! And the wealthiest people I know figured this out on their own.
Would it have been a boon and blessing if some school had taught this to me? Definitely YES!
6) How to handle FAILURE?
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." By Winston Churchill
Over the years, I've realized the following about failure –
Failures are vital for life,
Failures are definite in life,
Failures are definitely stepping stones….to your chosen destination
And the reality is that no school really teaches us how to accept, deal with failures and learn from them!
Would it have been easier to deal with failures if some school had taught this to me? Definitely YES!
7) How to deal with LOSS?
In the journey of life, we all deal with many kinds of losses – Loss of people (temporary and permanent), Financial loss, Loss of jobs, Loss of friends, Loss of peace of mind, loss of health, loss of … And we all find many different ways to deal with these losses.. Some losses we may NEVER be able to come to terms with.. And some we find our own ways to deal with…
But did any school teach me how to handle LOSS? – Probably NOT!
Would it have been useful if some school had taught this to me? Definitely YES!
8) How to THINK?
How you think about yourself, people and the world is eventually reflected in how your life eventually turns out. And hence, it important to create and fuel positive, powerful and purposeful thoughts!
Again, did any school teach me how to think? Probably NOT!
We all come across specific teachers, mentors and guides in our life who make us realize the importance of the RIGHT and POSITIVE THINKING! So, would it have helped if someone taught me how to think? Definitely YES! And the earlier, the BETTER!
9) When and How to say NO?
If there's ONE thing which many of us find hard to say, it's these 2 simple letters – NO. And try as much as we want, we simply can't get ourselves to say NO! [Wonder why? – May be we exhausted our quotas of listening and saying NO during childhood ;) ].. And when you say YES to everything, life is steered through a course which you don't necessarily like. Personally, I really felt truly LIBERATED when I started saying NO!
Did any school teach me this? NO!
Would it have helped if they did? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
10) How to cultivate and enhance SELF-DISCIPLINE?
Anyone I know who achieved anything worthwhile in life will vouch that one of the key reasons was due to Self Discipline. And yet! Everywhere I look around, I see that Self-discipline is a dying virtue today.. Sad but true! Along the way, I figured out a way to be self-disciplined about the things that were important to ME!
Did any school teach me this? NO!
Would it have helped if they did? Of course YES!
11) When, How and How Much to JUDGE?
If there's one activity which many of us indulge in on a regular basis – It is that of passing JUDGMENT! We judge everything – People, animals, nature, trees, flowers, food, weather, technology, automobiles, organizations, institutions, governments, policies, movies, books, products, services, blogs,…. and of course OURSELVES!
Its almost as if passing judgment is a need in life, a part of life and way of life.. And what I've realized is that passing JUDGMENT is probably one of the most time consuming and energy draining activities you can indulge in – especially mentally and emotionally! And if you step back and ask yourself "What do you really get after passing JUDGMENT?" … NOTHING really!..
So the point is this – Does any school teach you if you are qualified to JUDGE? When, How and How Much you should JUDGE? Probably NOT!
Would it have helped if someone taught you this? Of course YES!
12) How to LET GO?
The one inhibiting factor in your growth and progress in life is your inability to Let-Go: Especially of your past and of your fears. And many of us are never able to let go of these…
Does any school really teach you How to let go? Probably NOT!
Would it have helped if they did? Of course YES!
13) How to EFFECTIVELY manage your TIME?
Over the years, I've come to believe that you're most precious and valuable ASSET is only your TIME! And yet, we don't respect and value it enough – Both our own time and time of others! When you begin to value your time, you begin to effectively manage it – And then the sky is the limit to what you can do in 24 hours of the day!
Does any school really teach you this? Probably NOT!
Would it have helped if they did? Of course YES!
14) How to master the art of PRIORITIZATION?
Clarity on your Top 3 personal and professional priorities at any specific point in time will eventually determine how much you can get done and how well you can get them done.
"Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important." ― Stephen R. Covey
One of the most effective ways to figure out your priorities is to write down the list of tasks and ask yourself if any of these will take you closer to your goals – personal or professional. If yes, then they should be HIGH on your PRIORITY list. And the reality is that it takes time to figure this out..
And the reality is that no school really taught me how to do this!
Would it help if they did? Absolutely, YES!
15) How to give and accept COMPLIMENTS?
I've observed that many of us feel inhibited and shy to give compliments to other's – We'll probably think about all nice things to say to others; and then let it pass. Just because it's out of our comfort zone! The thing about compliments and human beings is that I've never heard of anyone ever tell me that they've had enough of compliments! – It is never enough! After all, who does not like to listen to good things about themselves? We all love it..
And then, many of us don't know how to accept compliments – Some shy away, some run and some hide :). For starters, a simple Thank You is good!
Does any school really teach you this? Probably, NOT!
Would it help if they did? Of course, YES!
16) How to give and receive FEEDBACK?
Giving and receiving feedback is both a skill and an art. One which many of us fall short of – In terms of the timing, setting, the words and the expressions! And the point about feedback is that the way a feedback is articulated can make or break a relationship of a lifetime!
Does any school teach you how to do this? Probably, NOT!
Would it help if they did? Absolutely YES!
17) How to feel INSPIRED everyday of life?
A daily dose of inspiration at the start of the day does wonders to your thoughts, your feelings, your actions and your deeds! But rarely do we all feel inspired everyday of our lives! The point is once you recognize that a daily dose of inspiration can make a DIFFERENCE in your life, you'll begin to ensure that you draw in from sources of inspiration as a part of your everyday life.
Did any school emphasize the importance of daily inspiration and how to get it in your personal context? Probably NOT!
Would it have helped if they did! Absolutely YES!
18) How to be HAPPY?
What I've figured out is that Happiness is really a CHOICE; and I figured this out on my own – And this is probably true for many people in this world. Hence as of date, I'd like to believe that everyone is really the Chief Happiness Officer of their LIFE! Once, you start playing that role, HAPPINESS becomes a way of LIFE
And did any school teach me how to make this CHOICE? Probably NOT!
Would it have helped if someone did? Absolutely YES!
19) The art of asking QUESTIONS
Asking Questions is both a skill and an art. I've seen too many people ask too many questions and they also get the answers. But what do they do with the answers! NOTHING! – Sad, but TRUE! I think its really important to ask yourself WHY you are asking a QUESTION – There has to be a reason, else why even bother ask! And then ask the RIGHT QUESTION to the RIGHT PEOPLE; and then do something about the RESPONSE!
And does any school teach you the art of asking QUESTIONS? Probably NOT!
Would it have helped if someone did? Absolutely YES!
20) How to solve a PROBLEM?
Problem Solving skills are probably the most important skills that anyone should build, develop and enhance in the journey of life. Simply because you never know when and what kind of problem can engulf you at which stage of life.
And a lot of schools definitely aim to lay the foundation for problem solving, but is it strong and good enough to take you through life? Probably NOT
Would more focus and rigor on PROBLEM SOLVING skills help? Absolutely YES!
21) How to deal with a CRISIS?
You never know when a crisis hits you – can be personal or professional. And crisis could mean anything related to your own health or the health of a loved one or a financial crisis or a loss of employment or …. And when a crisis hits you, your life turns upside down – Your mind and emotions probably spiral in dimensions which completely catches you off-guard! And the thing about dealing with a crisis is that the more you delay any positive and constructive action, the LARGER the CRISIS gets!
And does any school teach you how to deal with a crisis? Probably NOT
Would it have helped if someone did? Absolutely YES!
22) How to show that we CARE?
Many of us care deeply about a long of things. But find it extremely hard to express this.. And the beauty about CARING is that it is personal, emotional, very specific to a cause and subjective to an individual. And while there are many ways to show that you care.. What is most important is that you demonstrate how you really feel in front of those who matter, and in a way that they understand!
And does any school teach you how to care and show that you care? Probably NOT
Would it have helped if someone did? Absolutely YES!
23) The REAL meaning of RESPECT
Many of us don't really undertand what respect truly is. Both Self-Respect and Respect for others. And those who understand find it hard to translate this to action. And the thing about respect is that it has to come from within (So you can't force yourself to respect someone), You've got to earn it and You've got to give respect to get it back! And the best explanation I've come across on RESPECT is No blame, No judgment, No criticism and No control – Very short but immensely profound!
And does any school teach you the TRUE meaning of respect and how to demonstrate the same? Probably NOT
Would it have helped if they did? Absolutely YES!
24) What and How to SHARE?
Sharing is a basic human need. On a daily basis, we all share several things with others – From smiles, to words, to deeds, to gestures, to moments, to experiences, to finances, to knowledge, to wisdom, to a laugh or a meal……. But as we grow, we forget what to share with others and how to share… And many times end up paying a price for this…
And does any school teach you what you should share and how to share? Probably NOT
Would it have helped if they did? Absolutely YES!
25) How to set and manage expectations?
From all my life experiences I can say that the primary cause for most problems in life is due to expectations – Rather our inability to set / re-set expectations of us and others; and then our inability to manage changes to these expectations over a period of time
You expect someone to SAY something; they don't – You are UPSET and that triggers a chain of negative thoughts and actions from your end
You expect someone to DO something; they don't – You are UPSET and that triggers a chain of negative thoughts and actions from your end
And the thing about negativity is that Negativity breeds Negativity – certainly, rapidly and quickly! And before you realize, negativity has engulfed your life.. Not a pleasant situation to be in!
And if you can figure out a way to set realistic expectations for yourself and others; and a way to effectively communicate these expectations, your life will be a lot simple, stress-free and positive!
Does any school really teach you to set and manage expectations? Probably NOT
Would it help if they did? Absolutely YES!
26) How to apologize?
A lot of problems in life can be solved if you learn to apologize – At the right time and to the right people (people who matter). All this requires is for you to say SORRY – Sometimes you don't feel like saying it and sometimes you need not say it.. And no matter how you say it – Most times it's probably worth it!
And the thing about apologizing is that there is a time value to it –And so if you don't apologize within a specific time, then chances are that the apology does not matter anymore – So people have moved on (or appear to have moved on) – and they either become indifferent to you or there's too much emotional baggage they are holding on within which is not healthy for any individual or any relationship! The other thing about apologizing is that if you do too much of it – Again it loses its value both for yourself and those around you!
Does any school really teach you when, how and to whom you should apologize? Probably NOT!
Would it help if they did? Absolutely YES!
26) How to ask from Help?
If you think deeply about life, you will realize that it is probably way too complex, that there several things which are beyond your comprehension and it is mind-boggling in more ways than one. And yet whether you think or not, you will find a way to live … And as you live and sail through life, you begin to realize that while being independent is great, there are times in life when things are beyond your control because of the inherent interdependency or dependency on others. Hence, there are times when it is imperative to ask others to help you in more than one way and for more than one thing!
And the reality is that for many of us, it is very difficult to ask others for help. We just can't get ourselves to say "Please can you do this for me?". And for many of us, asking for help is our first nature– without even trying or thinking. Both these extremes are not really beneficial for personal growth!
And so knowing when to ask for help and to whom you should ask for help is both a skill and an art!
Does any school really teach you when, how and to whom you can ask for HELP? Probably NOT!
Would it help if they did? Absolutely YES!
28) How to find your TRUE CALLING in LIFE?
Many of us sail through life without really finding our TRUE CALLING! And when you do, it's sometimes just a little TOO LATE! Wouldn't it be great if you figured this early in your life? Absolutely!
Does any school help you figure this out? Probably NO!
Would it help if they did? Absolutely YES! [Though of late, I've heard of several institutes across the globe enabling and facilitating this process of self-discovery! ]
29) How to live the PRESENT MOMENT to the FULLEST?
The reality is that the PRESENT MOMENT is all that you've got.. And yet many of us spend too much time holding on to the past, or looking into the future! The best lesson of life is to Seize the MOMENT and Live life NOW!
Again, does any school really teach you this? Probably NOT!
Would it help if they did… Of course.. YES!!!
30) How to BREATHE?
The most important requirements of every cell in the human body are Oxygen, Food, Water and how to excrete waste. Along the journey of life, we're taught what and how to eat right, the importance of replenishing yourself with water and fluids and of course, we naturally eliminate waste from the body in one of many ways!
But what provides your OXYGEN? Evidently, it is your BREATH. And whether or not you realize this – The reality is that if you figure out how to breathe RIGHT – You're life will be transformed. Simply because, breathing RIGHT ensure that there is optimal flow of "Prana" / Life energy within your body and that leaves you feeling more energized, active and of course, in control of your thoughts and emotions!
Does any school really teach you how to BREATHE RIGHT? Probably NOT!
Would it help if they did… Absolutely YES!!!
What about you? What are the Lessons of Life NO SCHOOL really TAUGHT YOU? Leave a comment to let me know
Posted on June 22, 2012, in Blog-o-Series, Communication, Education, Leadership, Life and tagged breathe, calling, Education, failure, Happy, lessons of life, let go, lifelong learner, loss, personal finance, Relationships, say NO, school, self-discipline. Bookmark the permalink. 15 Comments.
Hi Nischala,
Great thoughts on what schools miss out in their basic curriculum. I am totally with you on a few of your comments, like #9 – I could have TOTALLY used that earlier in my life and I didn't. #14 is another I really need help with (even today)! Talk about life lessons – some of which we will possibly never ever learn.
However, to be honest, a part of me also disagrees with you to a great extent. Here's why! A lot of the points you brought up, ARE actually offered in many schools, at many levels… I think a lot of it is also how receptive we, as students are to gain that knowledge and actually apply it.
Like for example, #2 – we are taught how to communicate right from the time we're infants! Whether one chooses to use it or not is the difference. Personally, I think you and I probably communicate a lot better than 80% of the people out there! Growing up, I have attended Toastmaster clubs, debate and dramatics clubs all through my school and college life and even now at work I am actively involved in public speaking, but that was a choice I made! I can say that all my 20 classmates had the same opportunity, the same knowledge offered to them, but they were probably not interested or didn't think it was interesting enough to pursue further.
As for #18: This I agree is a hard one. At my Master's level of education, I am gaining more knowledge about how to be happy! Check out this scientific study for instance that talks about happiness.
Here, the authors prove how happiness is a constantly moving target. One can only be happy temporarily – once they achieve a particular goal/target. Once there, they strive to get to a better/bigger goal and then chase that level of "happiness". So, its interesting to see how "happiness" is always a Moving target and actually have scientific proof for that!
My point is – I learned this knowledge NOW in my life, from my grad school. So, its a matter of how much time, energy one is willing to invest to learn about some of these topics like how to be happy. I wouldn't blame the schools for it.
Another one I completely disagree with is #20: We are taught how to solve problems right from the time we are infants. I would not for a minute believe that the schools did a bad job at teaching how to solve problems. I understand this is again a tricky place to be, because problems can be purely analytic/mathematical and then there are real-life problems. However, this again is the student's (or person's) interest or enthusiasm in applying what problem solving skills he/she learnt in school to his/her real life. I agree this is something that doesn't happen overnight. We live and we learn. And I also agree that some of the teaching methods influence the student as well, although I dont even want to go there. We should discuss that another time.
Well, as you can see, I do have issues prioritizing my life. Instead of getting ready for my meeting, I am sooooo actively involved in this thought provoking discussion you started that I have rambled on for almost a half hour. I hope you don't mind my honest opinions, at least it tells you I take the time to read through your blog in its entirety and respond. Great job Nischu. Keep it up. I think we should really get together some time and go over our life experiences. That would be soooo fun!
Have a good weekend….
I think a lot of things are contextual to the education system and most importantly to individuals. I have to agree with Sathya here as you can try your best and give someone your blog link as a student – but they may not respond to it at all. You can systematically introduce it in your education system and yet find that some kids don't learn. Believing and assuming that education happens in school and one way can meet everyones need is the biggest misconception most of us are living with. I DO NOT believe that education comes from school. It comes from parenting, experiences, caretakers, exposure and school. Having said that there are of course some fundamental changes our education systems need and that is becoming more evident with changing times.
Great Thoughts Nischala….A school that will deliver all that is but LIFE!…were all knowingly and unknowingly learning, excelling or faltering hopelessly through it!
Thanks Nischala, for a very comprehensive write up on an interesting subject.
I would like to add one more lesson that Schools Never Teach us – "Replacing our bad habits with good ones".
As we grow up, we realize that we have picked up some bad apples along the way.
Recognizing that we have cultivated bad habits (right from reaching out to the snooze button on the morning alarm!) is the easier part than changing the habits.
Why is this important?
Because, as the saying goes, "…Habits form character and character leads to destiny".
So How do we do this? (Easier said than done :-) ).
Few baby steps:
1.Closely examine and recognize the bad habit clearly
2.A firm commitment to get rid of the habit.
3.Persisting in our endeavour over a period of time until we over come the deep rooted tendencies.
4.Celebrating our success at intermediate stages to keep us going.
5. Deliberately creating new habits that replace the bad ones ( Say, Instead of reaching out to the snooze button, waking up and going for a jog).
Good one Nischala – Well said .
Very relevant and interesting topic – made me thinking. You have summarized them so well. Few thoughts to add to the list
1. When to trust your instincts – How do we balance between instincts and analytical mind to make a decision/judgment?
2. Humility – Sometimes success and achievement boosts our ego too much. How can we be humble when we have achieved many things?
3. How to manage and be successful in a professional environment where there are intense organizational politics?
I guess the journey of LIFE is the biggest learning experience!!
Hi Nischala:
A few lessons that no school really taught me and that I have learnt the hard way over the past few years of my student and work life:
1. Why it is important to be nice to everyone be it at the workplace or with relatives.
2. Humility is not taught in schools but is important in life.
3. Don't bite the hand that feeds you and honor the tree that gives you shelter.
4. Patience is a virtue that has to be developed over a life time.
5. Be happy where you are with what you have.
6. Why choice and attitude is important in life and you are your choices more that your abilities.
7. Expectations eventually lead to disappointments.
Hi Nischalamurthy, This is an awesome article / compilation of points. I see you as one more Sudhamurthy from your place. I could not able to read this article at a time. I am reading three points at a time. Actually I am going to pass this article to my beloved daughter , who is in school now. Great help Nischala. I read your "Social Media Marketing Mistakes – Are you making these too?" article some where and landed here. Once again thank you very much. The Almighty bless you!


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