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The Adnan Latif Report and Obama's Real Scandal
In the chilling anthology, Poems from Guantanamo, the following was penned by Adnan Latif:
They are artists of torture,
They are artists of pain and fatigue,
They are artists of insults and humiliation.
Where is the world to save us from torture?
Where is the world to save us from the fire and sadness?
Where is the world to save the hunger strikers?
Mr. Latif was the same age as me when he died. But he had spent over ten years imprisoned in Guantanamo. He was guilty of no crime or conspiracy to commit one, as was repeatedly found by every conceivable authority who examined the case. A summary of his time there can be found here. He was cleared for release as long ago as 2004.
Where were you in 2004? Put yourself in his shoes -- if he were permitted to have them. We hear that Mr. Latif "went crazy" in Guantanamo after ten years. Wouldn't you go crazy? But actually, in a sickening case of life imitating art -- the novel Catch-22 -- we have allegations of "insanity" precisely backward.
From a long list of choices, Mr. Latif's story is among the most tragic. Like most of the detainees at Guantanamo, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and sold for a bounty. He had been in Pakistan seeking medical treatment for injuries suffered in a car accident. (The populating of Guantanamo by bounty purchases in Pakistan was well documented in My Guantanamo Diary, by Mahvish Khan -- an informative and painful read.)
Mr. Latif was found dead in 2012, so why do I bring up his story now? In one sense, we should need no reason: almost 100 hunger strikers -- 86 of whom have been cleared for release -- being unlawfully and unjustly detained in the name of the United States is perpetually newsworthy.
But his story was called to mind again because of a report released under the Freedom of Information Act that found guards at fault in Mr. Latif's death. He had been hoarding medication and successfully committed suicide. The guards didn't do their proper rounds to check on him.
In his emptiness and futility beyond Kafka, suicide was what he wanted, as he wrote in a 2010 letter to his lawyer. And yet, his story still haunts me.
If Mr. Latif had been found by the U.S. Army on a battlefield, unarmed and in need of medical attention, I have confidence he would have received it. Instead he was found on a battlefield by Pakistanis and sold to the U.S. as a supposed terrorist. How much did we pay for his life?
It could have been saved, even redeemed.
In January 2009, I was sitting in my car outside our daughter's day care, rapt with attention to the radio announcement that newly inaugurated President Obama was going to close Guantanamo. I cried for a long time. I had just spent several months reading every ex-detainee account and interview that I could find in a language I could read. Obama's first move was noble and right.
But here we are, well into a second term. On the issue of indefinite detention in general, and Guantanamo in particular, President Obama has been a complete failure. He has shown such courage in the commands to kill, much more so than anyone thought he would have. But in the courage to show mercy, the will just isn't there. No audacity, and no hope.
Indeed, as one reporter said of Mr. Latif last October, "he died from hopelessness." Guantanamo is where the hope of the American dream -- life, liberty, and actually that would be enough -- has gone to die.
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Michael Peppard is associate professor of theology at Fordham University, author of The World's Oldest Church and The Son of God in the Roman World, and on Twitter @MichaelPeppard.
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MIchael - I apologize if this is a naive comment. I recently read that one of the complexities of the Guantanamo detainees is that at least some of them, if returned to their country of origin, would be arrested or tortured or both - possibly meet even worse fates than what they are undergoing.
In a nutshell: to where / to whom should they be released?
I have read that Congress has and continues to prevent the President from effecting the closure of Guantanamo. Can anyone confirm/deny this?
Jim P: I don't think that justifies the way we are treating these people: "Cheer up! It could be worse back home." If sending them to their country of origin is so problematic, couldn't we find some way to help them find asylum in another land? That, too, may be a naive question, but it seems the right thing to do.
Mark - I agree, completely. I don't know how credible the objection is that I raised - I put it in a comment in the hope that someone who knows more about it than I do can either confirm or debunk it. I read that one of them (an Algerian national, I think?) faces 25 years in prison if he is repatriated there. I don't know if, in general, the detainees are viewed as toxic everywhere else as apparently they are by the US populace.
It sounds like the same treatment we used with such splendid results on Vietnamese villages: we must destroy these men in order to save them.
This is disturbing news. As the saying goes: The first thing to die in war is the truth. Whether congress blocks the president or not, this is a humanitarian issue that Obama must account for. Has the press been bought on this issue. The Bush administration convinced the press to not show bodies. This sounds like more of the same. I don't think the politics of compromise can justify this. The morality of this in view of a preacher president makes his responsibility all the more compelling. One cannot talk about being Christian if one ignores Matthew 25.
If Obama had any spine at all he would, as Commnder-in Chief, order the military to bring these prisoners to the US mainland. Once, they;re here, all of our normal US laws would kick in. That prison was opened illegally, there is no reason it couldn't be shut down the same way.
"....the way we are treating these people." Yep, I agree with that statement. The rest of this post, not so much. Short of living in another galaxy for the last 6 years how exactly does one find the need to question whether or not Obama has been impeded in a significant way in any attempt to alter the status of those held at Guantanamo? Unless this post is satire, I don't get it at all. Obama and staff did their damndest to improve our options for healthcare and have not met merely impediments but rather near revolution! The issues with Guantanamo surprise you?
Is the problem perhaps the man just ain't nearly Christ enough? Well, if so, that ain't gonna change.
BTW, Irene, Obama is our president not our dictator.
the way we are treating these people
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Might Be: Obama is an ineffective President; that's why Guantanamo is still open. (And why health care reform became a debacle, why we're still in Afghanistan and why we passed on meaningful bank reform. )
If he can't manage the opposition, he's not in the right job.
First time around, Obama campaigned on closing Guanatanamo. That was the reason I voted for him. Democrats controlled both houses of Congress when Obama entered the White House, so he can't really blame the opposition for all of his problems. . He had a window of opportunity that few Presidents get. to have.
And what about those drones? I hear we're expanding their use in other countries.
In 2009 President Obama announced that we would close Guantanamo, and he ordered a federal prison in Illinois to prepare to receive the prisoners. Congress promptly voted to block him from getting any money to move them to the land of the free. The Senate vote was 96-4. I suppose he could have held bake sales.
Mr. Obama has been rather supine about Gitmo ever since. What I would do is ask myself some prior questions, starting with: Why was Thomas Gates moved intact from the Bush administration to Secretary of Defense in the Obama administration? The smart guys say it is because Obama needed "credibility" on national defense. He had just been elected president. He had credibility with the voters. So whose doubts, superseding the voters' judgment, had to be calmed by Mr. Gates? Answer that question, and you begin to answer why one of Obama's main campaign promises of 2008 fizzled out.
Tom: Even with Congress refusing to fund it, I find it really incomprensible that the President & Commander-in-Chief couldn't have found a way to transport these prisoners on military aircraft from Guantanamo to an American military prison. Planes do go back and forth from there, I assume.
There are things it might be really hard for the President to accomplish, but this isn't on the list.
I would like to think his profound respect for the rule of law is what has stopped him. But I'm also skeptical about that being the reason, based on what I read in the paper about some of this Adminstration's various activities done in the name of "national security".
I think most of us really want to like Obama, so we give him a pass he doesn't deserve.
I am with Irene. Closing Guantanamo was my #1 priority when Obama was elected the first time around.
I also think that this will cause great damage to the US, not just now but for a long time to come, like the Inquisition for the Catholic church. It goes against precisely what makes the US a great country.
I am with Claire and Irene. One of the major reasons I voted for Obama in 2008 was Guantanamo. One of the major reasons I voted for someone else in 2012 was Guantanamo. It was probably the tipping weight both times. Nevertheless, I think he, and other presidents, are constrained by people who don't feel comfortable without Tim Geithners and Tom Gateses watching the most powerful leader on the face of the Earth so they can continue to have what they want.
Stories like his and the others need to be told. We need to rehumanize these men and not continue to "other" them. Until there is a groundswell of moral movements to propel the issue, the political leaders will not act.
In my view, the time for lobbying or screaming at the gates of congress and Washington has long since passed. They are all deaf and indifferent. I think it is Maya Angelou who said, when people show you who they are- believe them!
The best thing to do is to publish stories and poems like this. Let these words speak for themselves. Create spaces to let their words and lives speak.
Obama, like Bill Clinton, looks at the polls. Political realities they would say. Barack seems to be so conscious to not be seen as soft on terrorism that he lets things like this happen.
Bill - it's kind of a headscratcher. I can think of a number of issues and causes on which the President has been willing to expend political capital despite conservative and popular opposition: healthcare reform (of course), gun control, nuclear disarmament, the environment. He has shown that he's willing to lose a political battle in order to try to further a cause that he perceives to be right (cf gun control, the environment). And in other instances (nuclear disarmament, healthcare reform), he's succeeded. Why won't he put forth this effort for the Guantanamo detainees?
I'm really impressed that a number of commenters here voted for the President specifically because of his promises regarding the Guantanamo prisoners. That tells me that, for the liberal base, this issue looms large - larger than I would have guessed. Also, if he is thinking of his legacy, I'd think that doing the right thing by these detainees is clear case of "being on the right side of history".
Jim Pauwels, Guantanamo should loom large for everyone, not just Obama's "liberal base." I don't think this is a left-right issue. In fact, once upon a time I would have expected conservatives to be the first to see the harm the country's turn embrace of brutality is doing to the country. Of course, we don't have conservatives anymore. When I grew up, other countries launched sneak attacks. Other countries tortured prisoners. Other countries "disappeared" people. Other countries ordered mass arrests and justified them with legal paperwork." The KGB sent out assassins. We didn't do those things. We lived by the rule of law.
Now, as the Obama regime blasts the Egyptian generals for rounding up the usual Moslem Brotherhood suspects, the rest of the world laughs at his effrontery. We don't hear the laughter because we are smug in the virtues we used to have.
But we don't have then anymore. Yes, there were atrocities by our side in World War II. And yes, some were not punished. But it was not national policy to sink to the level of our enemies. Now our enemies's standard are our excuse.
When the Bush administration decided we were more threatened by a bunch of fly-bitten guerrillas than we had been by Hitler and Tojo or later by the powerful Soviet Union, so-called liberals (we don't have many of them anymore, either) felt free to criticize the torture, the renditions and the incarceration without charges or trial. But then we had a change to the audacity of hope, and everyone can see (if they don't care which "side" they are on) that the bulllying and brutality we used to shun is bipartisan. Some of us are in mourning. And if there were any conservatives left, they would be in mourning with us for the country this used to be and will never be again until we understand why the world is laughing at the tut-tuts we sanctimoniously aim at the Egyptian generals.
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John Rinzel, a professor in NYU's Center for Neural Science and the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, has been named a Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Fellow for his "contributions to mathematical neuroscience and mathematical physiology," the organization said in announcing its 2013 fellows.
A SIAM Fellowship is a designation conferred on members distinguished for their outstanding contributions to the fields of applied mathematics and computational science.
Among Rinzel's research were co-authored studies, with Pablo Jercog, a former graduate student at NYU's Department of Physics and Center for Neural Science, identifying mechanisms the brain uses to help process sound localization cues. Their findings, which appeared in the journals PLoS Biology and Nature Neuroscience, focused on how the brain computes the different arrival times of sound into each ear to estimate the location of its source.
SIAM, which selected 33 fellows this year, is an international community of more than 13,000 individual members, including applied and computational mathematicians, computer scientists, and other scientists and engineers. The society aims to advance the fields of applied mathematics and computational science by publishing journals and books, sponsoring conferences, and through various other programs.
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Very nice review of Senna, Steve.
One question. "One final note: The upcoming Blu-Ray edition of Senna also contains an extended cut of the feature that runs about an hour longer! I haven't seen the longer cut, so I can't endorse it, but it is coming."
When? Where? Details if you have them, please.
Also, I agree with the film's tendencies to gloss over certain areas of Senna's life. If you haven't seen it already, I would recommend the film that Top Gear did during Series 15 (Episode 5, specifically. Review here) as a companion piece.


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I have lived in Merida Yucatan Mexico for over two years now. I love the people, colors, construction, foods and much more. The heat in summer is a bit much, but the winters are perfect. http://www.yucatanmerida.com
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I sometimes find that doors and windows can make very interesting features in a photo which is exactly what those wooden doors do for me in this photo. It draws your attention immediately and only then do the walls and colour contrast grab my attention apart from the figure in the photo, makes you wonder where all the people have gone and what lies behond those doors.
I wish our areas looked like that. Beautiful.
Akan lebih baik kalau siku trotoar terlihat, warna soft luarbiasa, biar matahari menyengat kesan adem terasa
Beautiful colors
Thank you for sharing this amazing photo
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Spatial eye need to find it!!
Antonio Feci — Yucatan street scene : Photo of the Day.The doors of the building on the Yucatan in Mexico await us to escape the sun and visit the photographer's YourShot photo gallery. Antonio Feci is a great photographer from Italy. His images are beautiful, super-real, in bold color and in classical composition. For example: This gorgeous landscape from the Dolomite mountains (http://on.natgeo.com/1gmFl0e) — a real subject contrast to the Yucatan street scene. Gary Conn
A sort of cubism washed with soft colors, and the crisp blue and white sky above, bring into focus the white outlined brown door, just passed by, by the mans sharply etched figure on his way. A well framed picture that I really like. j.e.s.
When we look to a foto, we always expect to feel something with the foto or expect that foto gives us a message or something like that. Looking for this foto, that I have to say is simple but with the colours well capture, my feeliing right now is: Iwish to be there! Weather in my country, at the moment is bad. It's frozen, it's rainning and the wind decide to make is presence too! I want to be the person in the foto...
Plain,... simple,... beautiful.
The passerby with whatever is draped over his head, looks like a cloud himself. The yellow orange in the foreground contrasts and pops the blue of the sky and the wall to the right. The red arrow pointing left does the same thing with the green wall. It also creates an opposing force with the passerby moving in the opposite direction. If you left anything out or moved it, the picture would not say anything, so the moment transcends us into another realm.
There is a minimalist stillness in this street scene that invites a moment of magic. The white clouds overhead make the green wall seem like a facade. The intriguing doors would open into an entirely alternate vista, a landscape of the mind and heart. Letters spelling "Entrance not for everybody" sometimes appear in the lintel over the door.
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There is a classical and well-understood definition of what it means for a continuous function $f:[a,b]\to{\mathbb R}$ to be absolutely continuous: we should have $$ \sup \{ \sum_{i=1}^n (t_i-t_{i-1}) \vert f(t_i)-f(t_{i-1}) \vert \} < \infty $$ where the supremum is over all partitions $a=t_0 < t_1 < \dots < t_n=b$.
From my limited reading on Wikipedia and various other online searches, it transpires that there are several different notions of "functions of bounded variation" defined on higher-dimensional "domains", with the quotes indicating that I am uncertain of the precise technical qualifiers. (The setting given in Wikipedia is for open subsets of ${\mathbb R}^n$; googling has also shown links to papers defining BV for Riemannian manifolds.)
It is not clear to me how these definitions in higher dimensions could be approached in a naive way via approximating sums, as in one variable. So my rather naive question is: can such a definition be made to work on, say, the $2$-sphere? What about higher spheres?
Also, since BV/AC are metric notions and not just topological ones, would I get definitions closer to the one-dimensional case if I worked with a suitable polyhedron or a triangulation of the $2$-sphere? (and if so, does such an approach obviously generalise to higher spheres?)
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Periodic paralysis is a rare condition that is usually inherited. It causes occasional episodes of severe muscle weakness. The 2 most common types of periodic paralysis are hypokalemic and hyperkalemic.
Periodic paralysis is a condition that is present from birth. Periodic paralysis is caused by abnormalities of the electrolyte channels on muscles.
Familial periodic paralysis is inherited, but may occur without a known family history. With the inherited form of the disorder, only 1 affected parent is needed to transmit the gene to the baby. Rarely, the condition occurs as a result of a noninherited genetic defect.
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Factors that increase your chance of developing periodic paralysis include:
Although muscle strength returns to normal between attacks, repeated episodes of weakness may lead to chronic muscle weakness later in life. The person remains alert and aware during attacks. There is no loss of sensation.
Episodes of severe weakness in the arms and legs are the major symptom. Typically, these episodes occur during sleep, early morning, or after strenuous activity. Cold, stress, and alcohol may also produce attacks. Other, less common, symptoms may include:
Some features are specific to the type of periodic paralysis.
Persons with some types of periodic paralysis are at risk for a condition known as malignant hyperthermia. This can occur during the use of general anesthesia . Anyone with a family history of periodic paralysis needs to notify the anesthesiologist of this history prior to any surgery.
Because this primarily is an inherited condition, the most important part of diagnosis is obtaining a family history. You will be asked about your symptoms and your medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Your doctor may want to bring on an attack during an office visit. This should only be done under careful monitoring by an experienced neurologist. If an attack is triggered, several tests may be done, including:
Your muscle tissue may need to be tested. This can be done with a biopsy .
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Since there is no cure for periodic paralysis, lifelong treatment is usually required. Treatment focuses on preventing attacks and relieving symptoms.
There are a few behaviors you can adopt to reduce the frequency and severity of attacks:
The type of medications prescribed depend on the type of periodic paralysis.
Familial periodic paralysis cannot be prevented. Because it can be inherited, genetic counseling may be advised for couples at risk of passing on the disorder.
For the hypokalemic type, attacks may be reduced by:
For the hyperkalemic type, attacks may be reduced by:
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As part of the Working Neighbourhoods Fund (WNF) programme in Birmingham, funding was allocated aimed at increasing the city's economic output and productivity, as well as mitigating against the impacts of the recession on the business community.
The Stimulating Demand High Growth Programme offered free mentoring and business development through a combination of workshops, peer group sessions and one‐to‐one mentoring for businesses in Birmingham identified as having high growth potential.
The project was completed in March 2011.
In March 2011, an independent external evaluation carried out by Consulting In Place reported:-
'The project was built on tried and tested models of support, which contributed to its successful delivery. The project was well managed, which included regular communication with the delivery partners who were involved in all aspects of the project.
'The project offered a high quality of service, with the quality of the speakers and the knowledge of mentors in High Growth Programme praised as being particularly noteworthy. The High Growth project strand achieved its target of supporting 90 businesses, with many of them receiving in excess of the targeted 15 hours of support, and some receiving 50‐60 hours over the lifetime of the project.
'The evidence collected through a beneficiary survey allowed the Evaluation to calculate the impact of the High Growth programme in terms of additional GVA and employment.'
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A 1904 drop-bottom gondola car restored by members of the Durango Railroad Historical Society has a new home in what was the Silverton Northern Railroad engine house, now a budding repository of rail memorabilia.
Members of the railroad society last week rolled the piece of rolling stock out of a hangar near the Durango-La Plata County Airport where most of the reassembly occurred since December 2011.
Earlier work was done on private property east of Durango. Restoration started in 2008.
Society members watched last week as the 31-foot gondola was winched onto a flatbed from McKnight�s Towing for the trip to Silverton.
In the former Silverton Northern engine house already are:
The anchor display � Engine No. 315, an 1895 steam engine that society members restored from 2001 to 2007. When they fired up the engine, it was the first time it had run since the locomotive was retired in 1949.
A disassembled 1902 high-sided gondola that is next in line to be restored.
�This one isn�t as complicated as the drop-bottom,� said Dennis D�Alessandro, who was in charge of the drop-bottom restoration.
A disassembled Silverton Northern caboose, a four-wheel bobber, owned by the San Juan County Historical Society.
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The saying "It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission" seems pretty popular among programmers and IIRC was attributed to Grace Hopper. In what situations is this typically true, and why do you believe that such a counterintuitive proposition would hold?
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I think that one imporant reason is responsibility. By asking for permission, you are transfering the responsibility to the person you are asking, so that person might be inclined to deny just to avoid being held responsible for the result, in case of failure.
On the other hand, once it's done, that's no longer a problem. Even if the result was a failure, it's still your responsibility, no matter if you get forgiveness or not.
Because once something is done, as long as it doesn't make things worse, it's often easier to leave it in than to take it out (i.e. "what's done is done.")
It's politics, all politics.
I've seen this become a reality on occasion, when the management or client put up too many barriers to simple changes (e.g. "quality" reviews by people who know nothing about the system, needing to get signoff from too many business areas) that it's sometimes quicker and easier to just "rip off the bandage": don't tell too many people, just make the change, and if it works, everyone's happy, you might get a slap on the wrist for "not following the process", etc.
Of course, if the change fails, you might find even more processes being layered on... but that's the risk you took.
(disclaimer: I have no problems with quality controls and checks and balances - as long as they're reasonable)
I think it's much more complicated that you think. Here are my two views on the problem:
I'm always amazing when I hear discussion about salary increase. People complaint they are not increased. But if they don't ask (unless they are in an administration automatic and predefined salary increase), they will get nothing by just waiting.
It's the same with the car of the neighbor you want to borrow... You may think "he will think I'm ....." or "She won't accept because ....." or "He will probably need it anyway ....".
The truth is that you don't know until you ask. However, the way our brain work will fill our mind with unhelpful thought that you created yourself. In most case, they are false.
So asking may be the first thing to try.
This statement is also true because in enterprise where responsabilities are clearly defined and where people are rated on their individual achievement.
If you ask the responsible of another department for something that may (thought he creates) affect him negatively, but the outcome (if positive), will not affect him, he will surely refuse, to be safe.
Two answers are very similar: fear. In the first answer it's YOUR fear, in the second is the fear of THEM.
To overcome fear of others, don't ask. In many many case, you will succeed, and in case of failure, then yes... apologize will be enought.
Not in most case unfortunaly, but that's a risk YOU MUST take in order to advance in both life and your career.
In a hierarchical organization the upper management typically has no clue about the subject matter you're working on; then their decisions are, inevitably, based on how you represent your suggestions to them. Representing technical ideas to non-technical people is notoriously hard: if you explain it as it is, they don't understand anything and might refuse just because of that. And if you explain it so that they understand, you're not stating the thing as it is. Is it ethical either, huh? Thus is it may be best to just do the right thing instead of trying to explain that in such a flowery and falseful manner that the management agrees with it.
It's not irresponsible. Even if you asked for permission, the result would strongly depend on how you represented your issue. Since you're able to affect the decision this way, why bother? Just do it and screw bureaucracy. At least you're not lying then. The key point is that you know it's the right thing to do.
Of course, you have to be pretty damn sure you're right, since you're now the one taking the risk. What you're saving is your and management's time and effort; not a small feat.
When you ask permission, the person you are asking must imagine the consequences that COULD happen if you are allowed to do it. This could include terrible things like the company going bankrupt. A risk averse person (or one with a lurid imagination) will tell you no. They may not be swayed by the possible benefit of your plan. When you just go on ahead and do it without asking, if you get the benefit then you are unlikely to be punished or reprimanded. If you get a small consequence, you will get a small punishment. Of course, if you bankrupt your employer, it's all over.
I can't employ someone who needs to check with me on every email, every line of code, constantly wanting permission to do their regular job. But someone who thought it was ok to risk the entire company on a ridiculous gamble (a company that isn't theirs to risk, since I own it not them) would not still work for me even if the gamble paid off. You need to be in a fairly big and deep pocketed organization (the US military for example) to take this attitude - and you need to understand the risks very well.
What I've experienced is sometimes it's hard to make an argument to make certain changes in your work process or tools. As long as the current process and tools work, there might not be a strong incentive for any manager (or co-workers) to go and run the risk of trying something new that a) might not actally be better or b) might fail.
There's time and resources going into it, people might have to adapt, etc. If you go upfront and ask to make a change, you might meet some reluctance and will have to make strong arguments. There can be a lot of reasons for a manager to not want to make a change and it's not necessarily because they are lazy or not up to change. But you're asking for a definitive decision or a "Go!" which actually puts the responsibility on your manager.
If you just make the change and sneak it into your workplace at the moment where the change becomes obvious to decision-makers you might already have proven that:
a) It can be done.
... and so on.
If it failed there might be some repercussions, but unless you're working with a crappy boss, these might not go behind some wrist-slapping and some humble excuse coming from you.
We did it once where we tried to sneak in a different bug tracking system behind the CTO's back. The one in place was hated with a passion by simply everyone on the dev team (but it had been evaluated - not by any devs - and paid for, so it was expected that we use it) and we had some licenses left for another one.
Sadly, this instance of asking for forgiveness rather than permission failed. We were asked to go back to the old system. I don't know if someone really had to answer to the CTO.
So basically, asking the CTO to change the bug tracking system and get permission: Zero chance.
On the other hand, starting to use it (with no expenses other than the time spent to set it up) and then seeing whether we could get some permission AFTER the fact: Not a fat chance, but considerably higher than zero.
It seems I've heard/read that the statement predates Admiral Hopper, but I don't remember details. I suspect the original source is lost to time.
Anyway, the first I remember hearing "It is easier to apologize than ask permission" was at a talk the great lady gave when a nearby college was opening a new computer center back in 1985. Her explanation was that the admirals to whom she reported didn't usually understand what she was trying to accomplish. Their default answer to anything they didn't understand was "No". However, they were almost always happy with the results if she ignored their answer. Thus, she quickly figured out that it was easier to just proceed without asking for permission; if anyone was upset, she could just say she was sorry.
My nanosecond was a cherished souvenir until it got lost in a move a few years back. :-(
It is a point of view that advocates taking risks. By that point of view, if you don't take risks, you aren't testing the water, and you will not reach your maximum potential.
If you agree that you learn from your mistakes, then you may agree with this adage. You may find that the bruises you take aren't nearly as bad as you imagined, and when you are successful, you find yourself rewarded in excess, because you "showed leadership".
This thought pattern makes the concept intuitive, if not the practice.
This attitude is most valuable someone who is in a new job situation, but has an established track record (assuming competent management). This is when mistakes will most often be forgiven (assuming good sense, intentions, and rationale), and progress will be most highly rewarded.
From what i know, that is meant towards exceptions and error handling (although i may be wrong). It means, dont ask if the file exist. Just move the file and see if you get an error or not. The reasoning is, if you ask if the file exist and delete it the next line, there MAY be a case in that split second the file may be deleted in which case the code is now deleting a file which doesn't exist.
Just try deleting (or whatever it is your doing) and see if you get an exception or error code or not. Dont ask because that is a race condition.


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Anyone ever purchase a carpet remnant from a flooring store or a big box like Lowe's?
Looking for something that will hold up to two dogs and a baby. Wondering if the cost of having the edges bound offsets the potential savings.
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You're probably better off buying from a local flooring store; they're more likely to cut a great deal on remnants than a chain store.
That said, have you considered carpet tiles? Accidents happen; with tiles, damaged sections can be more readily replaced.
Just a thought ...
We bought an indoor outdoor rug that held up well for 10 years.
I have seen bound carpets hand stitched at an installer's shop, not sure that happens too much anymore. It was some extra cash for retired carpet installers with really bad knees.
The installers end up with left over pieces not worth anything to the store so they keep them, think end of the roll, or a mistake made by the store's employee who measured the house.
They could have purchased a machine and it would be faster and cheaper, but when you work for someone for 30+ years they take care of you.
You could get exact sizes from a smaller shop\installer. The big box store could be selling you an oversized area rug made to look like a remnant, lower quality that will not hold up. The small shop is selling you left over carpet, carpet that was intended to survive high traffic.
I would price both and if it is any were close go with the small shop\installer.
I've bought remnants from big box stores before with no problem on deals. Remnants are remnants. Getting something for it is better than nothing.
If it looks like it's been there awhile (dust, etc.) ask to talk to a manager. Should be able to do even better on the deal.
@pleepleus: We all know you could never convince a woman to tolerate you.
My wife and I purchased $40/yard carpet when we bought our house at $22/yard. We had a large piece left over after the install and had it bound on the edges to make a nice area rug in our living room. We paid about $1/foot to have it bound (so a 5x8 rug ran us about $25-30). I'd call your local flooring stores until you find one that offers it at a reasonable price.
@llandar: your silly archaic politically correct sexually ashamed conservative side is showing again
I have for a basement room, but don't have dogs. I got a decent berber remnant that held up great, until the room flooded.
bear in mind that depending on your existing floor, a carpet remnant will a: scratch the crap out of it, and b: not be very comfortable as there is no padding under it (unless you also buy padding in which case, nevermind)
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Mississippi state regulators are guilty of operating "a school-to-prisons pipeline" placing many of the African-American students now composing more than 60 percent of the county of Lauderdale's student population in grave and disproportionate danger of being jailed. Trite offenses include dress code violations, use of profanity and other minor acts of defiance, alleges an ongoing Department of Justice complaint.
In a scathing, multiple-page letter penned on the heels of an eight-month investigation, DOJ officials from the Civil Rights Division pointedly denounced a system they categorized as largely predicated on a handshake alliance between top state officials, among them the Lauderdale County Youth Court, the Meridian Police Department and the Mississippi Division of Youth Services, who have all but conspired to "violate the constitutional rights of black students throughout the predominantly black community of Meridian."
Students with disabilities were also largely found to be the objects of the county's less than endearing overtures, with investigators likewise deeming their fourth (search and seizure), fifth (no person shall be held to answer for a crime without presentment of indictment) and fourteenth (right to due process) amendment assurances to have been grossly violated.
"I think this is evidence of a broken system where the most vulnerable population of kids are not receiving their constitutionally guaranteed rights," Jody Owens 11, managing attorney of the Southern Poverty Law Center's Mississippi office, told CNN. "This deserves our undivided attention."
This hardly marks the first time SPLC leaders have held, not to mention shared, such seemingly clairvoyant views. In 2009, the longtime, not-for-profit, civil rights organization hit the Lauderdale Juvenile Detention Facility with a federal, class-action suit charging children and teens— presumably at least some of them students only exposed to the criminal justice system deriving from some of the aforementioned, clearly trivial reasons given for their school-related arrests— were subjected to "shockingly inhumane treatment" during their subsequent detainment or incarceration.
Among the alleged acts of mistreatment cited were instances of victims being "crammed into small, filthy cells and tormented with the threat of Mace as punishment for such minor infractions as "talking too much" or "not sitting in the back of their cells."
In their latest affidavit, DOJ officials noted as a rule Meridian police now automatically arrest all students referred to them by the school system, ultimately processing them into the county juvenile justice system. Such a system stands in total disregard to a 2010 agreement brokered between SPLC brass and city officials to begin reforming the system to the point of implementing alternatives to automatically banishing all students to confines and conditions critics insist are devoid of "due process protections, illusory and inadequate."
DOJ investigators also point out that once a student is arrested, the youth court system places them on probation—at times even before they've received legal counsel— potentially placing those who might already be on probation in jeopardy of violating any such legal tender based on something as fundamental as an early school suspension.
"The systematic disregard for children's basic constitutional rights by agencies with a duty to protect and serve these children betrays the public trust," Thomas E. Perez, assistant U.S. attorney general, said in a statement. "We hope to resolve the concerns outlined in our findings in a collaborative fashion, but we will not hesitate to take appropriate legal action if necessary."
In directly naming Lauderdale County Youth Court Judges Frank Coleman and Veldore Young as potential plaintiffs in any forthcoming class action, government officials now maintain they will seek to enter into "meaningful negotiations" with Mississippi officials allowing them up to 60 days to end all constitutional violations or else face formal federal proceedings.
According to the Huffington Post, though both men have previously vowed to cooperate, over the course of DOJ's investigation both "consistently denied officials access to information about the policies and practices of their court" and directed other Meridian city officials to deny the agency access to any files related to under-aged defendants.
Shockingly enough, however, the school-to-prison pipeline agenda hardly rates as some sort of new approach in the Deep South. The American Civil Liberties Union has advocated long and hard in defending against such a system, including filing suit in 2008 related to a case in Atlanta where it was alleged students enrolled in a local alternative school there were being denied all rights to an adequate public education as well as routinely subjected to a series of unreasonable searches.
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The act of spending the night with another person (male or female) that would allow that person spending the night to go to sleep and wake up next to the person they desire to spend the night with.
A sleepover.
A sleepover.
"Trevor often asks Brittney if he can spend-the-night but rarely does she accept his request. She will often reply with maybe or will ignore his attempt and change the subject" See also hard to get
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The equivilant of a slumber party or sleepover but for older ages like high school or college. (STN)
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Gear DrivenWritten by on October 19, 2004 Tractech's New Limited Slip Diff
Transferring power to the tires is an arduous task. Consider what's required of the rear differential when it's asked to suddenly take several hundred foot-lbs of torque and deliver it to the axles against the resistance of grippy tires and an effective suspension system.
Now, realize how the differential's job gets much more complicated as the vehicle in question enters a turn. The inboard wheel will have a much shorter distance to travel than the outboard wheel, so both wheels are turning at very different speeds. Still, power must be delegated to the axles and vehicle control must be maintained.
Traditionally, this has been achieved by one of three common solutions:
The OPEN differential
Only one wheel ever sees power (normally the right rear), so the problem is nullified. Unfortunately, having power distributed to both wheels increases vehicle performance and assists in dynamic control. Not a great solution.
The LOCKING differential, or a SPOOL
This setup simply locks the axles together. The difference being that a spool mechanically connects both axles and they are forever connected (even through turns), so unless you've got a dragstrip-only competition car, this isn't a great choice. With a locker, the diff unlocks when going through turns, and becomes an open differential again. Once both axles are turning the same speed again, it will lock the axles together. This is better than a spool, but not much. Lockers are notoriously noisy, but strong. For anyone considering performance driving around turns, the locker doesn't offer much.
The LIMITED-SLIP differential
As the name implies, limited slip units do offer grip in situations where the axles are turning at different speeds (through turns), and normally do so with clutches. Sometimes those clutches are plate-type and sometimes they are cone-type, but regardless of design they have the capability to send different levels of power to each axle. This means the tire offering the most resistance will get most of the power, which is optimal for cornering performance. The clutch slippage does mean wear occurs, and clutch-type limited slip rear axles do require maintenance to ensure all is well. Internal clearances are changing with clutch wear, and these units normally rely upon spring pressure to keep everything working well.
Traditionally, these have been the only options. Now, we have another:
The TRACTECH solution--Detroit Truetrac
This new design uses gears to split the load from side to side. Compared to clutch-type setups, the Truetrac claims a fifty percent increase in torque capacity, which means it should be capable of dealing with heady power levels in street cars. This parallel axis helical planetary gear differential design has been under constant evolution for the past twenty years, and can provide instantaneous splitting of torque when called for. During "normal" street driving, the Truetrac performs like an "open" differential, but when traction loss occurs (whether the cause is wet, muddy, or icy conditions, or even if you're simply power-sliding through a turn at your favorite road course), imbalanced gear forces automatically transfer power to the wheel with the most traction. Because the Truetrac responds to torque feedback, needed traction is instantly available to provide traction at anytime and at any speed.
Unlike locker-type rears, the engagement of the Truetrac is smooth and quiet. Unlike open-type diffs, the Truetrac offers power to both rear tires. Unlike clutch-type limited slip units, there are no friction plates to wear out. Is it the best-possible solution? When compared to the other designs currently offered, it certainly offers some points that are hard to argue. How about installation?
Like any differential unit, it does require the disassembly of the rear axle. To limit potential backlash issues, it's recommended you check the backlash of the existing unit, and double-check this dimension after re-installing the differential. Normally, these measurements do not change and the installation of the Detroit Truetech is quite simple. Once installed, you'll be armed with an ultra-durable, non-clutch limited slip unit, and the performance benefits that come with it.
If you're considering an upgrade or are in the process of designing or building your project car, we'd have to recommend looking into the Truetrac. It's the latest development in a long line of legendary differential designs, and for the kind of performance driving we like to do; it may even be the best choice ever.
Trutrac's are available for: Ford 9-inch, Ford 8.8-inch, Dana 44, Dana 60, GM 8.5 (12-bolt), GM 7.5 (late-model), (GM 8.2 [10-bolt] won't be available until late '05).
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All those parts tuck neatly inside the differential unit itself, and installation is easier than you may think.Most rear axles will not require any special tools for the installation, although a dial gauge micrometer would serve to put all fears to rest.Installation begins by checking wear patterns on the original unit. Once this pattern is seen and understood to be "good", removal can continue by disassembling the carrier. The pinion gear is not affected, so if all goes well, additional shims will not be necessary to obtain proper clearance.The ring gear and bearings are transferred to the new Detroit Truetrac, and then properly torqued into place. Some ring gears and/or bearings may require a press, while others will accept the ring gear and carrier bearings without a fuss. It depends upon many factors, but the majority of installations should offer minimal effort. Remember to coat the fastener threads with a liquid threadlocker prior to torquing them down for the final time. These bearings needed some persuasion to let go of the factory carrier, so the right tool was used for the job. If you run into issues, bearing pullers like this can be rented from many auto parts stores.Next, the original differential is removed after the axle retainers (in this case, C-clips) have been taken out and the axles pulled from the differential. The bearing support bolts are loosened and the diff can be pulled from the housing.With the new ring gear installed on the Truetrac, the diff can be returned to the housing for a clearance check. Break out the grease- we're checking patterns!The proper pattern should show gear engagement in the center of each ring gear tooth. Since the new diff is in the same place as the unit it replaced, these dimensions should not change. Remember to properly torque all the fasteners before checking the wear pattern, and don't add the liquid threadlocker to the fasteners until all clearances are within specification.The bearing retainer bolts are torqued into place for the final time with threadlocker applied to the threads, and reassembly can finish up with reinstallation of the diff cover and re-servicing with the proper gear lube. Once completed, the addition of the Truetrac will offer increased traction without the need for regular maintenance or unwanted noises. These pictures may look a bit odd, as they are of the front differential on a 4x4 pickup, but since it's a Dana 44, the procedure is the same as it would be under a traditional rear-drive musclecar.


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Open all year, swimming and fishing, handicap access.
A destination port on the Mississippi with picnic area's, playground, and outdoor pool. Within a half of a mile to Alton's historic antique district and the Argosy Casino.
Extending 20 miles from Alton to Pere Marquette State Park, the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail runs parallel to the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway along IL Route 100, as well as the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The route is completely paved and takes cyclists through the towns of Elsah and Grafton. Comfort stations are available at Piasa Park, Clifton Terrace Park, Elsah, Grafton Visitors Center, Grafton Harbor public restroom and Pere Marquette State Park. This is a great ride for cyclist of all ages, including families looking for a free day of fun!
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches"). Several are located at the Rivers Project and interested individuals can attend this free 1 hour program on Saturdays, June through August,to learn more and get involved in geocaching.
Get the best view of Alton and the Mississippi River from eight stories in the air atop the Melvin Price Locks & Dam. Take a free guided tour and see towboats and barges as they push their way through this incredible structure. It's also a great spot to eagle watch in the winter.
Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway
Cruise along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, where the Mighty Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois Rivers converge. The 33-mile byway begins in Hartford, leading you through Alton and bends along the forested river bluffs to its end point in Grafton, at Pere Marquette State Park.
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater
The 4,000 seat Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater hosts a variety of events from community festivals to live concerts throughout the summer months. With the Mighty Mississippi River as a backdrop, bring your blanket and spread out for an evening under the stars. Check out our website for a list of upcoming events.
Arguably this park has one of the bet views of the Mississippi River from the bluffs nestled in the historic Christian Hill District which is filled with 1800s era architecture. Grab your picnic lunch because the view is incredible from this little park. Fall in love with the view of the river and even say "I Do" under the gazebo for an unforgettable afternoon.
Scenic views are the centerpiece of this 7,000 yard, 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course. The deceptively open design places a premium on accurate iron play in order to get close to the pin. This course is challenging enough for the skilled player but enjoyable for the recreational golfer as well.
The Woodlands Golf Club & Banquet Facility
Designed around a winding creek and elevation changes, The Woodlands is known as a "shot-makers" paradise. Enjoy breathtaking views from the clubhouse which overlooks the 18th green. The banquet facility can seat 250 and is an ideal location for receptions, parties and more. The Red Barn, also on the golf course property, is available to rent for outdoor weddings.
Hidden Lake Winery & Banquet Center
Welcome! Hidden Lake Winery and Banquet Center, located in rural Aviston, IL, is situated in "Silent Forest," a wooded parcel of land abounding in local lore. Our winemaking began in 2004 and is influenced by the German heritage of the farming families who settled this part of Illinois. At Hidden Lake Winery, our goal is to offer a variety of wines that will satisfy many different palates. Our wines are produced with locally-grown fruit and bottled here in our cellar. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine (or other beverage if desired) in a tranquil setting with old friends, or perhaps with new ones.
The Orchards offers an 18-hole golf course.
Designed by golf legends Pete Dye and Bob Goalby, Yorktown offers an 18-hole lit par 3 golf course.
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Exposition Center
Home to the annual St. Clair County Fair, several craft shows and monthly flea markets, the complex also includes the Belle-Clair Speedway, with stock car races and demolition derbies.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
The Shrine has 200 beautifully landscaped acres of gardens and devotional areas, including the Outdoor Amphitheatre, Shrine Church, Lourdes Grotto, Stations of the Cross, Millennium Spire, the Visitors Center with a restaurant and gift shop, and the Shrine Hotel.
Swimming, fishing, boat rentals, RV and cabin rentals, tent camping.
The Prairies offers an 18-hole golf course.
A 5,000 sq. ft. laser tag arena and a 2,500 sq. ft. game arcade is conveniently located by hotels and restaurants off I-64.
This par 72, Goalby-designed golf course has 18 challenging holes.
Grand Marais includes an on-site restaurant and pro shop.
This 170-foot-tall bottle that resembles a Brook's Catsup Bottle served as a water tower for the catsup manufacturer after being constructed in 1949. A popular roadside attraction, it makes for a great photo op.
Gateway features mini-golf, go-karts, an arcade, bumper boats, a kiddie track and Rudy's Restaurant.
Home to newly added in-line hockey rink. Sitting on 30 acres, five tennis courts, soccer field and basketball court, walking track 4 to 10 mile.
One of the newest parks with over 9 acres of natural habitat. Sporting a new playground, small fishing pond and a wooden gazebo on its shore.


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24" Cushion for Nelson Platform Bench
by Herman Miller
At A Glance:
The iconic form of the Nelson Platform Bench is superbly complemented by this well-proportioned cushion. If comfort is what you're looking for, the polyurethane foam of the this Cushion for the Nelson Bench will satisfy your need. And as for style? It's Herman Miller - need we say more?
What's To Like:
The Nelson Bench Cushion is thoughtfully designed. It attaches to the bench with Velcro straps, so it'll stay put when you sit down - none of that sliding around that's so common with bench cushions.
What's Not to Like:
Not a flaw in the design, but a constraint in your use of the cushion: it's made for the Nelson Platform Bench, so it's less likely that you'll be able to use the cushion in other places around your home.
The Bottom Line:
Linear, colorful, and well-made, the Nelson Platform Bench Cushion will stand up to whatever you put it through. Small children, New Year's Eve parties, and even your pet; whoever finds themselves seated on the cushioned bench will be comfortable.
- Dimensions: 1.5" h x 24" w x 18.5" d
- A variety of Herman Miller's most popular leather choices is accompanied by three bright felt options, straight out of the mid-century palette
- The cushion fits the 48", 60", and 72" Nelson Platform Benches (sold separately), and pairs well with the 36" Nelson Bench Cushion
- Velcro straps secure the cushion in place on the bench
The Herman Miller Nelson Bench Cushion is also known by the following manufacturer item numbers: PBC.24E, PBC.24F.
Materials & Measurements
Single-piece polyurethane foam insert, felt or leather cover
Overall: 1.5" h x 24" w x 18.5" d
About The Manufacturer
Herman Miller is an industry leader in the integration of cutting edge technology to furniture and other household items to make everyday life more comfortable, convenient, and stylish. Herman Miller stands out at the forefront of such fields as ergonomic technologies, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and customizable furniture items.
In addition to producing some of the most outstanding office furniture in the world, Herman Miller has also taken on the responsibility of manufacturing some of the most celebrated furniture designs by some of the world's most famous designs. These "modern classics" include works by Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Herman Miller celebrates these famous mid-century designers' works through its extraordinarily precise manufacturing techniques and industry-leading green production processes.
Herman Miller is a global company with operations, sales offices, dealers, and licensees in more than 40 countries in North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, serving customers virtually anywhere in the world. Herman Miller is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, while manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
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Shipping & Delivery
Standard Shipping Service:
Free UPS Ground Delivery!
(within the Contiguous United States)
Shipping Upgrades:
Inside Delivery: $74.00
Inside delivery is a cost effective way to have large, heavy items delivered inside your home or office when you just do not want to be bothered by moving and lifting. When your order reaches the local station in your area, you will be contacted to schedule a delivery appointment (with a 4-5 hour window). Caveat: If you need installation you will need to upgrade to our white glove service.
Premium Inside Delivery (White Glove Delivery ): $99.00
Premium inside delivery is our deluxe delivery option. This service includes a delivery appointment, placement inside your room of choice (two flights or 20 stairs max), unpacking, set up (up to 30 minutes without tools) and debris removal. If you truly want a no hassle delivery experience, this is your best option.
- Type: 1 box
- Box dimensions: 26" x 20.5" x 4"
- Packaged weight: 7 lbs.
- Assembly required: None
For additional information, please see our shipping and delivery policies page.
Product Q&A
The Nelson Platform Bench 24" Cushion comes with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.
Do you have specific questions about what's covered under Herman Miller's warranty for this product? Give our sales team a call at 888-467-6278 to get your questions answered.
Did you purchase a piece of Herman Miller furniture that's not working as expected? Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or contact our customer service department at 888-762-7841, and we'll take care of you. We usually ask for a photo or video of the warranty issue that you're experiencing, so if you want to expedite the warranty claim process, you can e-mail us with those attachments, and we'll jump on filing the claim for you right away


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Balancing act: Thanks, bosses, for unexpected opportunities
I have a confession to make, and it's one that will explain a lot to the people I've managed at various companies over the years.
Here goes: I have no formal management training.
Whew! What a relief to get that secret off my chest!
(Those who have worked with me are saying, "Aha! Now it all makes sense!")
I have taken a few "principles of management" classes during my career, but I don't have any kind of administration or management credential to put after my name on my résumé.
Rather, I was trained to be a journalist. My college classes focused on newswriting, editing, page design and the like.
While I was in school, lo those many years ago, it seemed like those classes would suffice. I aspired to be a newspaper reporter, and I assumed that I would continue in various reporting gigs throughout my career.
But a funny thing happened on the way to that assumed destiny.
An editor position opened at one of the newspapers at which I worked, and my boss offered me the job. (I assume this offer was made out of desperation, but I never asked, and I don't really want to know.)
Without thinking of the effect this would have on my reporting career — but focusing, instead, on the chance to make a few extra cents per hour to help support my growing family — I took the job.
I didn't have any idea how to manage people or be "the boss," so I survived my first few years by following my instincts, by seeking the advice of my dad and father-in-law and by mimicking the behaviors of my own favorite supervisors.
Fortunately, I didn't flame out or fail spectacularly — or at least, nobody told me I did. So I continued to move into other management positions for various organizations, learning as I went by observing others, reading books and articles and seeking feedback from people with whom and for whom I worked.
And now, about 15 years after taking that first editor job, I find myself managing one permanent team of 10 people, serving as interim manager for another seven people, and thoroughly enjoying this job that I never expected to have.
I was talking to a colleague about this the other day. We were commenting on the fact that some supervisors love the part of the job that involves coming up with big ideas and trying to bring them to fruition, but not the part that includes managing a group of people on an everyday basis.
I found myself saying that I enjoyed the people management part of the job. And you know what? I really do.
That's not to say it's always fun. Sometimes working as a manager means you spend hours resolving squabbles between members of your team. Sometimes it means you have to lay off an employee, or participate in some other similarly odious task. And sometimes it means taking the blame from your superiors when one of your team members makes a mistake.
However, for me, the rewards — both in terms of higher pay and, more importantly, job satisfaction — have been worth the challenges.
That doesn't mean management is for everyone, though. A recent survey by Robert Half Technology, a provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis, found that only 15 percent of IT workers said they would prefer to manage others. On the other hand, 23 percent said they preferred to work as individual contributors, and 52 percent preferred both roles equally.
Of those respondents who said they would prefer to manage others, 56 percent said they enjoyed the coaching aspect of such a job. Another 20 percent said they liked the more defined career path of managers, and 11 percent said they preferred a management track due to the higher pay.
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(verb)To cuddle with your significant other (as in the way spoons lie together).
Do you want to go out to a movie or just rent one and spoon?
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de emohammers 10 Decembrie 2003
Affectionate cuddling where the man lays behind the woman, usually with both people being in a fetal-type position and arms wrapped onto the woman's chest.
de Shawnster 20 Aprilie 2005
To fit curves of one body to curves of another
Hey baby, let's get naked and spoon.
de Ame-Cat 13 Mai 2003
A cuddling position where the back is facing the chest and the couple are laying on their sides.
c-wigga drank so much bacardi, he woke up spooning mr.flanders
de LittleGordo 01 Noiembrie 2004
ALWAYS leads to sex. ALWAYS.
"Nah, we'll just spoon, I promise"
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Top 10 Tips for Parents Who Have a Child with LD
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Help Your Child Get Organized
For many children with learning disabilities, organization is a difficult concept. Parents should not only buy their child an assignment book, they should also teach him how to use it. For example, the child should not only put down the day a project is due, he should also break the project into steps and assign due dates to each one. If possible, parents should also get extra copies of textbooks to keep at home.


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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 for "interdisciplinary"
An award-winning design
Calvin senior interdisciplinary major Joe Salowitz placed second in "The Yardsticks," a design competition open to local college students majoring in advertising and design.
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We Are Calvin: Henry Higby
Senior Henry Higby is spending this Fall in the semester abroad program in France.
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A cherry tree from the 100th anniversary of the Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C., was planted at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at Morton House Assisted Living.
In 1912, the mayor of Tokyo gave the United States 3,000 cherry trees, which later prompted the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. The Japanese gift included 12 varieties of cherry trees to join other Japanese varieties already introduced to the United States.
To mark the 100th anniversary last year, Japan gave the United States additional trees and the National Arbor Day Foundation was among recipients.
Adam Howard, nursery operations manager at Arbor Day Farm, offered one of the trees to Morton House.
Tish Winkelman, meaningful pursuits coordinator at Morton House, said the staff and residents are honored to have one of the centennial trees planted on their grounds.
"Being part of Nebraska City's Arbor Day history and helping keep our community beautiful is so exciting and rewarding to our residents and staff," she said.
"It will provide countless hours of appreciation, admiration and love for our residents, their families, our staff and the entire Nebraska City Community," said nurse Amber Ceceil.
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Advising is an important component of your academic life, and a major resource for your academic success at NIU. There are academic advisors available for each of our over 50 undergraduate majors within 6 undergraduate colleges who can provide specialized advisement according to your chosen academic program. In addition, students who are undecided -- any college receive advising through the Academic Advising Center.
Your advisor can help you:
As a student, you are responsible for your academic progress at NIU. You must make decisions based on the information, alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences as you explore with your advisor. To develop and maintain a good advising relationship, it is your responsibility to:
a developmental process, which assists students in the clarification of their life/career goals and in the development of educational plans for the realization of these goals. It is a decision-making process by which students realize their maximum educational potential through communication and information exchanges with an advisor; it is ongoing, multifaceted, and the responsibility of both student and advisor. The advisor serves as a facilitator of communication, a coordinator of learning experiences through course and career planning and academic progress review, and an agent of referral to other campus agencies as necessary.
David S. Crockett, Ed. (1987). Advising Skills, Techniques and Resources: A Compilation of Materials Related to the Organization and Delivery of Advising Services. Iowa City, Iowa. ACT Corporation.
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Locals playing in football game
GENEVA - Eight local high school graduates are playing in the 34th-annual Ohio-Penn Stateline Classic Football game Friday at Geneva College.
Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
The players are: Big Red's Tajuan Lawson and Luke McCourt, Indian Creek's Montel McClelland and Shane Winland, Catholic Central's Zach Herrington and Doug Maslowski, Edison's Dylan Glasure and Toronto's Joey Chadwick.
Boxing at The Harv
CHESTER - Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort in association with eight-time World Champion Roy Jones Jr. & TNT Promotions presents live professional boxing at The Harv on July 13.
The scheduled bouts, which are subject to change, are: Wilkins Santiago vs. Gilbert Venegas, Morgan Fitch vs. Eli Augustama, Nick Firtha vs. Gabe Brown, Billy Hutchinson vs. Angel Rios and Joey Holt vs. Dustin Caplinger.
Base ticket prices are VIP starting at $100, Section A $50, Section B $35 and Bleachers $25 plus service fee. Tickets can be purchased at Mountaineer Casino's Players Club, by calling 1-800-80-40-HOT x8297 or online at www.MOREatMountaineer.com or www.Etix.com.
Parking is free parking. First bell is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Tickets can be paid
STEUBENVILLE - Steubenville Big Red football season tickets may now be prepaid for $36. Tickets will be available for pick-up in August. High school ticket office hours are from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Thursday. Make checks out to SHS Athletics.
Camps at Weirton church
WEIRTON - Coach Mel Coleman will host his 29th-annual basketball camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-12 at the Mercy Baptist Church's Bush Center.
It is open to girls and boys aged 6 to 18. It is the longest-running basketball camp in the Tri-State Area. All campers receive a T-shirt, lunch and lessons from qualified staff and instructors.
For information, call (304) 748-1922.
The Coleman Sisters' Cheerleading Clinic will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 8-11 at Mercy Baptist Church. For information, contact Kenyatta Coleman Grant at (304) 283-4313 or Melissa Coleman Turner at (304) 444-1434.
JCCS seeking coaches
WINTERSVILLE - Jefferson County Christian is seeking a varsity volleyball and junior high girls basketball coaches. Both positions are on a volunteer basis.
For information, send an e-mail to school athletic director Mike Mathison at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Hoops outside at MLK
STEUBENVILLE - Basketball is behind held Monday through Wednesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the outdoor courts at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center.
Chiefs to hold signups
MINGO JUNCTION - The Indian Creek Chiefs youth football program is holding final player signups from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in front of Hibbett Sports inside Fort Steuben Mall.
The cost is $65 and players must bring a copy of their birth certificate.
For information, contact David Herald at (740) 317-3375 or go to the team's website at www.mingochiefs.com.