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Pearce, R.D. (Robert D.).
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"Clement Attlee led the Labour Party for twenty years (1935-55). He was a key figure in Churchill's War Cabinet - the only member, apart from Churchill himself, to serve for the full wartime coalition. Above all, he was Prime Minister of the first majority Labour governments in the crucial postwar years from 1945 to 1951. As premier he presided over the creation of the welfare state, the nationalisation of a substantial proportion of industry, and economic recovery and postwar reconstruction at home; and, abroad, the independence of the Indian subcontinent, the transition from Empire to multiracial Commonwealth, and the onset of the Cold War. His administration also saw Britain opt for the Atomic Bomb." "Both in war and peace he is undoubtedly one of the key figures in modern British history. Yet he is also one of the least studied, and, for a shy man of almost pathological reserve, he remains surprisingly controversial. Was he Churchill's "modest man with much to be modest about"--No more than an efficient chairman of committee, who helped implement the wartime consensus for which others provided the initiative, and then went on to squander the fruits of victory? Or, on the contrary, was he a tough-minded practical innovator, and, as many now claim, one of the truly great prime ministers?" "To answer these questions Robert Pearce reassesses Attlee's whole career. While not neglecting Attlee's political apprenticeship, especially during Ramsay MacDonald's period as Labour leader, he concentrates particularly on the premierships, and on Attlee's relations with his cabinet colleagues. In doing so he illuminates Clement Attlee the man, examining his almost legendary shyness and terseness, and reaching behind the stern exterior to find idealism and pragmatism, ambition and indecision, and a uniquely moral vision."--Jacket.
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|Music of China
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|Specific forms
|Media and performance
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Historical Chinese anthems comprise a number of Chinese official and unofficial national anthems composed during the early 20th century. Today, there are only two remaining:
- Republic of China - Three Principles of the People
- People's Republic of China - March of the Volunteers
- 1 Tune of Li Zhongtang
- 2 Praise the Dragon Flag
- 3 Cup of Solid Gold (1911–1912)
- 4 Song of Five Races under One Union
- 5 How Great is Our China!
- 6 Song to the Auspicious Cloud (1913–1928)
- 7 China Heroically Stands in the Universe (1915–1921)
- 8 Song of National Revolution
- 9 The Internationale
- 10 See also
- 11 References
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Tune of Li Zhongtang[edit]
In 1896, for purposes of diplomatic missions to Western Europe and Russia, Li Hongzhang (Zhongtang being a term of respect for a vizier or prime minister) employed in political lyrics combined with classical Chinese music to create a song later known as "The Tune of Li Zhongtang" (李中堂樂).
With a golden palace above his head, and fold upon fold of purple pavilions,
Praise the Dragon Flag[edit]
After the Department of the Army was established in 1906, Praise the Dragon Flag became the army song, and has been played at formal occasions overseas.
Here for ten thousand years,
¹兆 usually means one trillion (1012), but it could mean one million (106), and should have that value here in the song for factual accuracy. See Chinese numerals for details.
Cup of Solid Gold (1911–1912)[edit]
The Cup of Solid Gold became the official national anthem of the Qing Empire in less than a month when the Wuchang Uprising occurred in 1911. It lasted for about one year until the end of the establishment of the republic. It is in classical Chinese.
Song of Five Races under One Union[edit]
After the establishment of the provisional government in Nanjing, the Ministry of Education under Cai Yuanpei asked the public for possible anthems (as well as coats of arms), and "Song of Five Races under One Union" (五旗共和歌), with lyrics by Shen Enyun (沈恩孕) and music by Shen Pengnian (沈彭年), was released as a draft in the newspaper.
Yà dōng kāihuà zhōngguó zǎo,
Piāoyáng wǔsè qí,
Wǒ tóngbāo,
China, earliest civilization of East Asia,
The five-coloured flag flutters,
My compatriots,
How Great is Our China![edit]
Also called "Patriotic Song" (愛國歌), "How Great is Our China!" (泱泱哉,我中華!) has lyrics written by Liang Qichao and music by overseas Chinese at Datong School (大同學校), Yokohama. Released in 1912, it became quite popular, especially among students.
Yāng yāng zāi, wǒ zhōnghuá!
Jiéchéng tuántǐ,
Kě'ài zāi, wǒguó mín!
How great is our China!
Song to the Auspicious Cloud (1913–1928)[edit]
The Song to the Auspicious Cloud has two versions, one used in 1913 and another after 1920.
First version[edit]
On April 8, 1913, this national anthem was used in the opening ceremony of the 1st Regular Council; the last line was added by Wang Baorong (汪宝荣), with other lines from Shang Shu; it was set to music by Jeans Hautstont.
How bright is the Auspicious Cloud!
Second version[edit]
In November 1919, Tuan Chi-jui established the National Anthem Research Committee (國歌研究會), which adopted:
- The lyrics (1920) by Zhang Taiyan (章太炎) from the classic "The Song to the Auspicious Cloud" (卿雲歌) from Shang Shu.
- The music (1921) by Beijing professor, Xiao Youmei (蕭友梅).
The anthem was released in July 1921 by the Department of National Affairs (國務院).
How bright is the Auspicious Cloud!
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China Heroically Stands in the Universe (1915–1921)[edit]
After general Yuan Shikai became head of state, the Ritual Regulations Office (禮制館) issued the new official anthem, China Heroically Stands in the Universe (中國雄立宇宙間) in June 1915. Its lyrics were written by Yin Chang (廕昌) and music by Wang Lu (王露).
China heroically stands in Universe,
Song of National Revolution[edit]
Written by officers of the Whampoa Military Academy, the "Revolution of the Citizens" song (國民革命歌 Guomin Geming Ge), sung to the tune of "Frère Jacques (commonly known as "Two Tigers" in China)," was released on July 1, 1926.
打倒列強, 打倒列強,
Dǎdǎo lièqiáng, dǎdǎo lièqiáng,
Gōng nóngxué bīng, gōng nóngxué bīng,
Dǎdǎo lièqiáng, dǎdǎo lièqiáng,
Overthrow the foreign Powers, × 2
Laborers, farmers, students, and soldiers, × 2
Overthrow the foreign Powers, × 2
The Internationale[edit]
When the Chinese Soviet Republic was established in 1931, the Internationale in Chinese was decided to be its national anthem, since it followed the ideals of Communism, especially the Soviet Union.[2]
See also[edit]
- ^ (Chinese) Xinhua Net: Collections of military revolutionary songs
- ^ (Chinese) People's Daily: History of Chinese national anthems in a hundred years
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About 15 families were displaced during the fire in mid June. Officials say a woman had left her stove on and is believed to be the cause of the fire. There was over a million dollars of damages reported.
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===Story=== In spite of its atrociously misleading packaging, ''Exotica'' is a beguiling mystery by enigmatic Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan, in which people and their relationships are not what they seem. What at first appear to be disparate stories of a tormented tax auditor, a lonely pet-shop owner, and a sensitive stripper and her coworkers gradually merge to reveal a larger, interconnected portrait. The sequences involving Mia Kirshner's schoolgirl stripper are particularly engrossing because of her character's intelligence and the scenes' deeper subtext. Indeed, ''Exotica'' is less about stripping than about fragile human relationships, and it is not until the truly revelatory final scene that we are able to fully absorb the film's deeper meaning. ''--Bryan Reesman'' ===DVD Features=== *Color *Closed-captioned *Dolby *Widescreen
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Message to World Conference on Youth 2014 [ Delivered by Mr. Ahmad Alhendawi, the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth]
Colombo, Sri Lanka , 6 May 2014
I am pleased to convey my greetings to all those gathered for the World Conference on Youth 2014. I thank the Government of Sri Lanka for hosting this gathering and I commend all the young people who worked hard to organize it. I would also like to acknowledge the UN country Team in Sri Lanka for providing substantive support to the conference.
I am delighted that you have gathered forces to explore ideas for the post-2015 development agenda. This is a critical time. We are working closely with Member States, civil society, academia, the private sector, the media and people like you – the next generation of global leaders – to develop a blueprint for people and planet, for the future we want.
It is vital that we draw from the energy and initiative of young people. You can bring fresh perspectives to advance peace, development and human rights around the world.
The needs and demands of youth are one of my top priorities. I appointed the first-ever Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth and I have urged that UN decision-making on all issues incorporate the needs and concerns of young people.
Your generation is entering adulthood at a time of both unprecedented opportunity and uncertainty with high unemployment, changing workplaces, and evolving social, political and economic challenges. Expectations are rightly high, and we can only meet them by working together for broadly shared prosperity and a life of dignity for all.
I encourage you to continue to raise your voices loud and clear so that they are heard not just at the conference, but in your communities around the world. Thank you once again for sharing your passion and commitment for a better world. Best wishes for a successful event.
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Starting tonight through Sunday, you'll find plenty of live, local music to enjoy, both at the fair and around the area.
Port Angeles
■ Today at Castaways Restaurant and Night Club, 1213 Marine Drive, it's Jerry's country jam with guest singers Rusty and Duke from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Friday, Dee Coburn and the Night Beats bring their oldies, country and rock 'n' roll beats for dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight.
■ Today at The Dam Bar, junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112, Chip Norris hosts the jam session from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
■ Today at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Good Machine has a blend of folk, bluegrass and old-time influences — upbeat and boisterous Americana — from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family-oriented and free.
■ Today at Bar N9ne, 229 W. First St., the open-mic variety show begins at 9 p.m.
On Friday, The 4th Street Cats play from 9 p.m. to midnight.
■ On Saturday at Front Street Alibi, 1605 E. Front St. Crossfire plays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. following the fourth Badger Run, a benefit for the Peninsula Humane Society.
Cover of $5, free for runners. Ticket includes a door prize ticket and burgers while they last.
■ On Friday at the Fairmount Restaurant, 1127 W. U.S. Highway 101, there's a jam session from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by the Serendipity Band with special guests Hattie Buckman, Vienna Barron and Gary Prosser until 8 p.m.
■ On Tuesdays at the Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St., Wally's Boys play ballroom dance favorites from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $5 cover; first-timers free.
■ On Wednesday at Easy Street Coffee and Tea House, 128 W. First St., there's an open mic for musicians to play original works only.
■ On Saturday at Blakeslee's Bar & Grill (formerly the Mill Creek Tavern), 1222 S. Forks Ave., the Soul Ducks play unique blues from 8 p.m. to midnight. No cover.
■ Today at Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., Cort Armstrong and friends have a musical showcase of Americana from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Friday, Sam Amazyan and Brandon Smith play guitar and cello for a classical and gypsy sound from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Saturday, the Robin Bessier Jazz Trio, a local vocal jazz artist and group from Port Townsend, plays jazz from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Wednesday, Bill Volmut showcases original tunes and acoustic folk rock from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ On Friday at The Oasis Bar and Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Gil Yslas offers up a variety of melodies from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Static Illusion, a new group, plays with two other local acts, Blue Clouded Grey and the Logue Ranger, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Wednesday, dance to the rock 'n' roll sound of Dee Coburn and the Night Beats from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ On Friday at Nourish, 1345 S. Sequim Ave., Broadway & Bordeaux offers a musical trip down memory lane with Jaie Arianna Livingstone and Joel Yelland at 6 p.m. Reservations recommended. No cover.
On Wednesday, Victor Reventlow hosts the open mic from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with sign-ups at 6 p.m.
■ On Saturday at the Sequim VFW, 169 E. Washington St., Silver and Gold with Les and Ken plays memorable hits for the public to dance to from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. No cover.
■ On Saturday at the Holiday Inn Express, 1441 E. Washington St., Gil Yslas entertains at the weekly Music on the Roof from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ On Wednesday at the Alder Wood Bistro, 139 W. Alder St., Howly Slim and Sandy Summers play original folksy "stories in song" outside (weather permitting) during dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ Today in Club Seven lounge at 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 U.S. Highway 101, dance to the Soul Ducks' energetic blues from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Friday and Saturday, Night Crew plays Top 40s from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Friday in the Rainforest Bar, enjoy the music of Van Dukes from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Saturday, Jeremy Pederson plays contemporary folk from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Port Ludlow
■ Today in the Fireside Room at the Resort at Port Ludlow, 1 Heron Road, Trevor Hanson plays classical guitar from 6 p.m. to closing.
Port Townsend
■ Today at the Owl Sprit Cafe, 218 Polk St., Steve Grandinetti plays acoustic classical guitar from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ On Friday at Sirens Pub, 823 Water St., The Lures, a Seattle band on tour with a vibrant electric sound, play at 9 p.m. $5 cover.
On Saturday, listen to epic ballads and blues with Cold Comfort at 9 p.m. $5 cover.
On Tuesdays, there's a fiddler jam session at 7 p.m.
On Wednesdays, join in the open-mic night starting at 9 p.m.
■ On Friday at the Uptown Pub, 1016 Lawrence St., Clay Bartlett, local singer-songwriter, plays originals and covers starting at 9 p.m.
On Saturday, The Toolshed Trio plays country blues, ragtime, folk and roots-rock from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
■ On Friday at Port Townsend Brewing, 330 10th St., The Blues Counselors offer up blues and R&B covers from B.B. King, Etta James, Eric Clapton and more from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Sunday, the Alternators (with George Radebaugh and Peter Evasick from the Delta Rays) play a mix of Cajun and zydeco from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. No cover.
On Wednesday, the Chuck Easton Quintet, a local favorite, plays jazz in the beer garden from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ On Friday at the Pourhouse, 2231 Washington St., The High Council performs roots-based, funk, soul and R&B in the beer garden from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For those 21 and older. Free.
On Saturday, Cedar Teeth plays rough and rusty rock 'n' roll in the impound lot from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. For those 21 and older. Free.
■ Every Monday at Alchemy, 842 Washington St., Trevor Hanson plays guitar from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Tuesday at the Cellar Door, 940 Water St., Skip Morris plays jazz with Ted Enderle and Tom Svornich from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
■ On Tuesday, the Boiler Room, 711 Water St., hosts an open-mic night at 8 p.m.
High notes
■ Today, the Port Townsend Concerts on the Dock brings Ko Ko Jo to Pope Marine Plaza in downtown Port Townsend. The group brings Seattle rock from the South Sound music scene. The party starts at 4:30 p.m., with music from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free.
Attendees can bring picnics or find food to-go at local businesses.
A beer, wine and cider garden will be available.
■ On Friday at Key City Cabaret, 419 Washington St., Port Townsend, showcases Rattletrap Ruckus, a Bellingham band with local roots and an entertaining musical style that spans ragtime to klezmer, paso doble, polka, tango and beyond, at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20. Phone 360-385-KCPT (5278).
■ On Saturday at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road, Coyle, Strings and Things brings together two family bands, Crichton Family Band and Cylwick Sisters, for a musical evening of bluegrass, Celtic, gospel and some country for all ages at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is by donation. For more information, visit www.coyleconcerts.com.
■ On Saturday, Olympic Cellars, 255410 U.S. Highway 101, hosts The Paperboys in their summer concert series at 7 p.m. Bella Italia will be on site with food for purchase.
This is a benefit performance for the Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts.
Tickets are $13 in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com or $15 at the door.
■ On Saturday, the Port Townsend Main Street's 24th annual Uptown Street Fair & Parade on Tyler Street is a day of music, food and fun.
Tasty food on the street, free art activities for families and performances by local musicians goes on from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
■ On Saturday at the Quimper Grange,1219 Corona St., Port Townsend, Amy Carroll calls the contra dance while Kristin & Otto Smith play.
The dance begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at about 10:30 p.m.
Admission is $6, $3 for those 3 to 18 years old, free for those younger than 3.
For more information, visit www.ptcommunitydance.com.
■ On Sunday at the Rosewind Common House, 3131 Haines St., Port Townsend, an English country dance occurs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nan Evans will teach and call, with live music provided by the Rosewind Country Dance Band.
The dance will be followed by a potluck dinner. $5 suggested donation.
The RoseWind Common House is a fragrance-free facility; no street shoes (dance shoes or slippers OK).
For more information, email Dan Post at firstname.lastname@example.com.
■ On Sunday, the Sequim City Band presents its summer concert at 3 p.m. at the James Center for the Performing Arts in Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave. Free for all ages.
Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict is the guest announcer for the concert, which will feature marches, '40s hits and popular film themes.
Bring weather-appropriate materials.
■ On Tuesday, the Sequim Music in the Park will feature Twisted Roots playing blues and Western swing starting at 6 p.m. in Carrie Blake Park, 202 N. Blake Ave., with free fun for all.
■ On Wednesday, the Porto Alegre band plays Latin and swing music for Concerts on the Pier in Port Angeles from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In the event of rain, the performance will be at The Gateway plaza, corner of Lincoln and Front streets.
Bring a chair for either location. Vendors will be on site with food and drink.
Live Music appears every Thursday. It is compiled by News Assistant Anne Sargent.
Contact the news desk by phoning 360-417-3527 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com with "Live Music" in the subject line. And note: The deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. preceding Thursday's column.
Also, check out "Nightlife," a listing of entertainment at nightspots across the Peninsula, in Friday's Peninsula Spotlight magazine.
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the head and a man and woman in their thirties are dead in a
double murder that has shaken a small Tasmanian town.
The bodies of a woman, 31, and a man, 34, were found at a
property on Hamilton Plains Road at Hamilton, a small rural
town 70km from Hobart, about 5am (AEDT) on Sunday.
The suspected gunman, a 59-year-old shearer, was previously
in a relationship with the dead woman.
He was found at Lachlan, 45km away, lying beside a car pulled
over to the side of the road, with a gunshot wound to the
Locals at Hamilton, which has a population of 300, say those
who know the couple have been shocked by their deaths.
"It's not a nice thing to happen in the town," one local told
The woman's partner had been a local football player.
Detective-Inspector Colin Riley said the older man's gunshot
wound was inflicted shortly before or just as a police car
The man was under police guard at Royal Hobart Hospital and
in a critical condition after surgery.
Det Insp Riley said the woman's nine-year-old daughter called
police using a mobile phone.
"It appears to me that the nine-year-old heard what occurred
in the house and we are still ascertaining ... what was seen
by that child," he told reporters at Hamilton.
He said the dead couple had been in a relationship and living
in the Hamilton house for about four months.
There had been no reports of violence involving the dead
woman and her alleged killer.
The children, including another daughter, believed to be aged
about 13, who was not in the house at the time of the
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CLEVELAND — All the memories, some fresh and some forgotten, have been chasing Jim Thome around this season — maybe his final season.
And as it nears the end, Thome knows his career may be ending, too.
"You can't play forever," he said.
On Friday night, Thome experienced another emotional moment in a season overflowing with them as the Cleveland Indians, the team that will always mean more to him than any of the others, honored the gentlemanly slugger before opening a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins.
During a touching pregame tribute, the Indians unveiled plans to erect a bronze statue of Thome, the team's career home run leader, in Heritage Park beyond the wall in center field. The pose is classic Thome, pointing his bat toward the pitcher. Thome was surprised and moved by the gesture.
After joining his teammates in the stands at Progressive Field for the Indians' 2011 team photo, Thome sat in the third base dugout and reminisced on his baseball journey, the one of the skinny third baseman with the sweet swing who became one of the greatest power hitters in major league history.
"I could have never imagined it," said Thome, one of eight players to hit more than 600 home runs. "How could you?"
The 41-year-old Thome could be down to the final days of a Hall of Fame worthy career that began as a 19-year-old in 1989, when the Indians drafted the Peoria, Ill., native in the first round. Thome hasn't decided if he'll retire and insists he's not leaning toward a return or giving up the game to be with his family.
He's being patient and practical. Thome's been around baseball long enough to know there's a limited market for designated hitters with balky backs who might not be able to play every day. Whether it's in a month or another year, Thome knows he's down to just a few more cuts.
Starting next week, he's got a lot to consider.
"You've got to get phone calls to play, that's number one," he said. "And then, we'll see. I don't want to give an answer right now because once I get home, I'll reflect back on how this year went and look and see. I feel very fortunate that I was able to stay healthy — pretty much. I was hurt a little bit here and there, but for the most part, it's been a very special year."
It began with him in Minnesota needing 11 homers to join baseball's ultra-exclusive 600-homer club, a group of eight he joined on Aug. 15 in Detroit. Ten days later, the Twins traded him to the Indians, who hoped his addition could help a young team turn an unexpected season into a special one.
That didn't happen. The Indians faded from contention and will end 2011 ahead of expectations but well back of Detroit in the AL Central.
However, the chance to come back helped Thome not only circle his career but bring closure to one of its roughest patches.
His decision to leave Cleveland as a free agent and sign with Philadelphia after the 2002 season changed his relationship with many Indians fans. They booed him as a visitor, and as hard as he tried to block out the negative noise, he couldn't change the perception that he had betrayed the team he helped get to two World Series.
Thome didn't know if he would ever be forgiven.
It took one at-bat for Cleveland to show him the hurt was gone.
As he came to the plate on Aug. 26 against Kansas City, Thome was greeted with a rousing standing ovation, a touching moment he ranked among his fondest.
"It's something I'll never forget," he told the crowd during Friday's pregame festivities.
Coming "home" gave Thome the chance to make amends, correct an error.
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Release Highlights:
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Support for the new Morphological Anti-Aliasing feature Performance optimizations for systems with an AMD Radeon
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Tom Clancys H.A.W.X. 2 Benchmark
NVIDIA released the Tom Clancy
Radeon 6850 might run fine with 6870 BIOS
Currently we are testing a handful of R6800 cards from AMD's board partners and we ran into a curiosity yesterday.
One of the 6850 cards we tested was showing above baseline performance, which made us wonder as to why and how that was happening at reference clocks. This morning we had an inquiry in our mailbox of that board partners with the report that the 6850 card they had send out has 1120 active shader processors instead of the 960 shader processors that should be active for the 6850.
This means that there are no laser cuts on the Barts GPU for the 6850, and that also means that it's likely you can flash a R6870 BIOS into the 6850. Now first off, if you decide to try that, you do it at your own risk, if things go wrong ... it's your loss and warranty does not apply.
Bare in mind that the R6870 BIOS will run the graphics card at 900 MHz and that is a critical point here, the PCB design of the 6850 is different and the cooling is not as good. You could of course lower the GPU clocks a little. Also the 6850 of course only has one 6-peg connector instead of two on the R6870. Still, the 6-pin 75W is a PCI spec not a treshold or absolute limitation.
All in all interesting stuff for the uber-tweakers out there. Oh and COULD is the keyword here okay ?
** update -- as it is right now looks like a BIOS update is not possible and that the extra shaders are dealt with at ASIC level.
Driver Sweeper 2.6.0 Download Released
Guru3D - Driver Sweeper is very easy to use. You only have to select the drivers you want to clean. he current supported drivers are NVIDIA (Display and Chipset), ATI (Display), Creative (Sound), Ageia (PhysX), MMouse, ASUS and Realtek (Sound). The Guru3D - Driver Sweeper is fully tested on Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows & 7 RC. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported.
Version 2.6.0 holds the following changes:
- Added ASUS - Sound cleaning.
Thanks to topyrz.
- Added process stopping to prevent several entries being locked.
This includes several OS processes and third party software (RivaTuner, Afterburner, etc).
- Added service stopping and cleaning.
- Improved file cleaning methods.
- Improved ATi - Display cleaning.
- Improved Creative - Sound cleaning.
Thanks to DyP and MrBozack.
- Improved NVIDIA - Display cleaning.
- Some registry entries not showing up in the analyse list.
- Some file and directory entries not marked as cleaned.
- Additional cleaning methods not working when files are protected by OS.
- Unhandled Exception crash occurred while trying to find some directories.
AMD Catalyst 10.10 for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
AMD have just released AMD Catalyst 10.10 for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
Highlights of the AMD Catalyst
HIS Radeon HD 6850 & HD 6870
Hightech Information System (HIS) Limited is proud to unleash the revolutionary new HIS RadeonTMHD 6850 & 6870 graphics cards. We have both cards in house for a review real soon.
Loaded with HD3D stereoscopic technology and three main pillars- Eyefinity, EyeDefinition and EyeSpeed, the new HIS Radeon HD 6850 & 6870 bring an incredible experience of application performance and flawless high-resolution imagery for fully immersive gameplay.
Whether it
PowerColor Announces Radeon HD 6800 Series
TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, today announces the latest video card series: the PowerColor HD6800 series. Following the award-winning HD5000 series, the advanced HD6800 series features all the essential technology that can immerse the gaming experience and speed up all the daily applications, aim to bring all gamers the most incredible gaming performance.
NVIDIA 3DTV Play software available
NVIDIA released its 3DTV Play software, this application software is designed to interact inbetween NVIDIA 3D Vision-enabled systems to 3D HDTVs.
NVIDIA today announced the availability of its highly anticipated NVIDIA(R) 3DTV Play(TM) software, which allows users to connect NVIDIA 3D Vision(TM)-enabled notebooks and desktops to 3D HDTVs for the ultimate high-definition, big-screen entertainment experience.
With NVIDIA 3DTV Play software, any compatible NVIDIA GeForce(R) GPU-powered system can be connected to a HDMI 1.4 3D HDTV. The combination enables users to view 3D photos and videos, and play nearly 500 games in breathtaking 3D environments, including StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, Mafia II, and Call of Duty: Black Ops. When using compatible video playback software(1), NVIDIA 3DTV Play software users can watch Blu-ray 3D blockbusters on 3D HDTVs in full 1080p stereoscopic 3D, enjoying rich, HD digital surround sound through an HDMI connection to a compatible audio/video receiver(2).
NVIDIA 3DTV Play software is bundled with a new family of Dell XPS laptops announced today, which also includes high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 400M GPUs and battery-friendly NVIDIA Optimus(TM) technology. The new systems, which come in 14-, 15- and 17-inch screen sizes, provide a powerful multimedia system for consumers to enjoy their 3D content on 3D HDTVs.
"The new family of XPS systems provides the best sound and video ever offered in Dell laptops," said Sam Burd, vice president, Dell Consumer & SMB Product Group. "And now with the addition of NVIDIA's 3DTV Play software, we can bring the thrilling 3D experience to an entirely new market by enabling consumers to enjoy life-like, 3D entertainment in the comfort of their living rooms."
Starting today, NVIDIA 3DTV Play software is available to consumers in three convenient ways:
Free upgrade to NVIDIA 3D Vision PCs - NVIDIA 3DTV Play software is available as a free upgrade for all 3D Vision PCs via the latest Release 260 GeForce drivers for desktop GPUs, and Release 260 Verde Notebooks drivers for notebook GPUs. Download the latest drivers at http://www.nvidia.com/drivers.
Available on 3DTV Play PCs - NVIDIA 3DTV Play software is bundled on preconfigured PCs and notebooks. This includes select Dell XPS notebook models, and home theater PC (HTPCs) models from ASRock and Zotac. NVIDIA 3DTV Play software will also be bundled with a variety of new computer systems that will be announced in the coming months.
Available for Purchase in November 2010 - NVIDIA 3DTV Play software will be available for sale next month at NVIDIA.com as an upgrade for existing PCs that include an NVIDIA GeForce GPU and Microsoft Windows 7.
"3D Games, video and photos on a big screen 3D HDTV is an amazing experience," said Phil Eisler, general manager of 3D Vision at NVIDIA. "GeForce PCs with 3DTV Play software enable users to play nearly 500 games on a 3D TV. That's far more than any other platform."
NVIDIA 3DTV Play software, a feature of NVIDIA's award-winning 3D Vision technology, is designed and supported by NVIDIA to ensure the highest standards of quality, delivering industry-leading performance, capabilities and reliability. It supports industry-standard HDMI 1.4 3D HDTVs and compatible 3D glasses from all major TV manufacturers, and runs on Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 PCs. With the addition of compatible playback software and A/V receivers, NVIDIA Fermi architecture-based GeForce GPUs users can experience HD 24-bit multi-channel audio at up to 192 KHz, or lossless DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD audio bit streaming.
A complete list of NVIDIA 3DTV Play software-supported 3D HDTVs and A/V receivers can be found at: www.nvidia.com/3dtvplay.
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 460 Super Overclock
Gigabyte released their GeForce GTX 460 Super Overclock edition. This card features the WindForce cooler and a 815MHz core, 1630MHz shaders and 1GB GDDR5 clocked at 4000MHz. This compares quite nicely to the stock cards which feature a 675MHz core, 1350MHz shaders and 3600MHz memory. Pricing and availability is unknown, we already have a sample in the lab for testing though. Hopefully next week.
GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, introduces a powerful new addition to its Super Overclock Series: GTX 460 SOC (GV-N460SO-1GI). To qualify for Super Overclock Series, a GPU must go through GIGABYTE


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Just my opinion, but I would think that some insulated overalls under a jacket would be a more flexible solution.
And you don't have to worry about your skirt/dress tripping you when you try to...
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Just my opinion, but I would think that some insulated overalls under a jacket would be a more flexible solution.
And you don't have to worry about your skirt/dress tripping you when you try to...
I had to laugh at myself the last time I made a pair or whoopie slings. I was at Boy Scout Camp with my son and left my good fid at home. I tried a variety of items taped to the end of the running...
I must be getting old, as my DIY IX UQ seemed warmer to me a couple of years ago when i made it.
May be time to make a new one with more layers, or move to a different type of insulation. :(
Awesome list!
a couple more for consideration:
How to make a DIY tarp http://gear-report.com/how-to-make-a-diy-camping-hammock-tarp-myog/
How to make suspension triangles...
I'm with you, dude. I started making hammocks so I could get off the ground at Cub Scout outings. It was slow to catch on, but this past weekend a few of the other Dads were there sporting hammocks...
IX works best when it has a small air gap between layers. Can't really get that with just one layer.
I suppose there could be a legit use for a single layer IX UQ, I'm just not sure what it would be.
An elegant solution. Bravo
What did you use for bottom insulation?
My comments are inline below...
I've read of a number of folks trying carbon arrow shafts. Most seem to report failure after a few uses, but you'll find a few lucky souls that use them longer without failure.
I usually just find...
I haven't tried it yet either, but this is consistent with what I was thinking when I made my last IX TQ a year or so ago. I've got some stuff that looks like a very light version of the mesh that...
I've tried a variety of pegs and concluded that there are always sticks around that hold just as well, and add zero weight to my pack.
Been even busier than I expected this summer. No time to even think about gear making.
Although your note has gotten me itching to create some innovative stuff this winter.
Hope to hit...
Sorry, just saw the last couple of posts.
I broke my foot last weekend and can't operate the sewing machine for a while.
Also realizing that my schedule over the summer isn't allowing any time to...
I am incredibly grateful to the awesome folks that frequent HF and have chosen to send their hard earned cash my direction in return for some custom items. :thumbup:
Due to my summer schedule, I...
+1 for the alternate down source. :)
Looks warm.
Howdy folks.
Just wanted to let folks know that I'll be scarce until it cools down in the fall.
We are on the water most of the warm months and I've already had to cut back my participation in the...
Update on the two outstanding PIF items that I have not yet made and sent to their new owners.
I offered two PIFs 2 weeks ago that I said I would mail as soon as I make the items.
I had a camping...
Where did you get your down, and what fp is it? eager to see a field report. :)
Snake Skins don't have pockets to hold your suspension lines and are made of sil.
Mine are made of a mesh that is breathable.
Similar designs in some ways, but very different in application, due to...
RunningFeather pointed you to the thread that gives the background.
I've got to admit that when I saw the pictures I wasn't impressed.
Heck, I even saw videos of jerry chairs in use and still...
You'll find a full "How to" with pictures at:
I wish my bug net looked that nice. :)
I've finally figured out how to do decent looking seams, but am still way behind Sam in my bug netting skills.
Yes, but only briefly. :)
Hold on, CW.
Then he will start the process again.
Something like this...
I bought a singer portable, then found one built into a work table. Also made a cutting table and bought this awesome hot...
Thought I'd chime in to say that the Ogee design has become my go-to tarp.
I made mine, since I like to make stuff and I used the original Ogee dimensions. This new version of the Ogee with more...
I'd recommend starting with something less complex so you can get a feel for your skill and comfort level with the TI before tackling either a down TQ or UQ.
Maybe one of these:...
Greetings from Central NC.
Just started hanging last Fall.
One other Scouter in our Pack is a hanger.
My son can't decide if he is or isn't... so I'll say that we have 2.5 hangers out of about 100...
Nice work.
Jazilla beat me to the questions.
I've been using IX for my UQs and TQs. Interested to see how this compares. :)
I'll put you on the list and will send out the peak bag as soon as it is ready.
Please PM me your address.
Well, that's just dandy. :(:rolleyes:
You must enjoy condemning guys to the dog house for impulsive buying of tarps. :rolleyes:;)
1) If you claim this PIF, then you are required to offer an item (of sufficient value to warrant the expense of shipping I've seen a few PIFs lately that I don't think meet this criteria) for free in...
I'd be tickled to give these items a good home.
Was about to go buy one of those OP hydration bladders. :)
Howdy from Burlington.
I lived in Cary and went to Apex high, so I know a little about your area.
For day hangs try Bond park, may be down by the lake. Or lake Crabtree.
Umstead park,...
Because the width can be increased by pulling the sides out way from the middle if the occupant is a diagonal sleeper. My son does it that way, and lays a blanket in the gap that is created so he...
Looks like a fun trip.
I was hoping to splash my yaks for the first time this weekend, but didn't make it. Oh well. At least one of us did. :)
We were discussing various ideas for making hammock bug nets, with some even making little models to show their ideas. Getting some really innovative stuff... or so we thought.
Someone posted a...
Here is another summary of tarp info that may be useful:
FWIW, I used a tarp RL at first and was perpetually annoyed that my hammock...
Cool idea.
I'm not sure how long grommets will last without pulling out.
Here is how I did my easy sleeping bag to UQ conversion:...
hahaha :)
I'm looking forward to this weekend when I'll introduce our Cub Scouts to hammock camping.
I doubt any of them have seen anyone pitch a hammock instead of a tent.
Last year, one of the...
Sorry to hear you were cold.
I was experimenting with a prototype of some new summer gear this weekend and the temp ended up nearly 10 degrees cooler than I had expected. I got rather cold myself....
Artfully played, and looks like it was a good trip as well. :)
When will we get a field test report? :)
All good advice so far.
It's not hard to make an IX UQ and TQ
Total cost of about $110.
Also, there is...
you linked to the thumbnail instead of the full sized picture.
Right process, wrong version of the image. :)
FWIW, that is how I do all of mine.
I finish the hammock itself, dial in the ridgeline length, make sure I'm happy with the whipping... then I add the bug net.
No biggie, just add a seam where the...
Assuming there are no objections, for this PIF, since I created confusion earlier when I offered the peak bag tribute PIF and JollyLLama thought I was offering skins (I had worded it poorly), I'd...
Hey Chris, the Binoculars would be awesome. May I have them, please. :)
I didn't see an option in the poll for my favorite:
The next day's clothes in my tarp's stuff sack.
I don't care to devote the space or additional weight for a pillow when backpacking. :)
I'll second what Mike said. :)
Can't wait to see the pictures of the finished product.


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EPP romp home
Graham Onions, Jonathan Trott and James Tredwell did the damage as the England Performance Programme beat an MRF XI by 111 runs in Chennai to end their tour of India on a high.
Onions claimed four wickets, and Trott and Tredwell three apiece as the home side were dismissed in their second innings for 190 after being set a target of 302 to win on the fourth and final day.
Both sides played for the result, with the home team declaring their first innings on 309 for five, a deficit of 189.
England reached 112 for three before declaring and skittling their opponents to wrap up the victory.
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A Nazi in China Who Used His Swastika to Save Lives
By DAVID W. CHEN
Published: December 15, 1996
RECENT works like ''Schindler's List'' and ''Hitler's Willing Executioners'' have stimulated public debate about what German civilians did and did not do during the Third Reich to lessen some of this century's signal horrors. Add to that discussion now the case of John Rabe, a German businessman and Nazi organizer in China who worked to protect Chinese civilians caught in the two-month rampage by invading Japanese soldiers known as the Rape of Nanking.
Last week in New York, Mr. Rabe's diary and other writings were made public by his family and a group commemorating victims of the Nanking atrocities. The writings chronicle the Japanese Army's frenzy of killing, rape and looting in the Nationalist Chinese capital (now transliterated as Nanjing) in the winter of 1937-38, and offer details of Mr. Rabe's humanitarian role, which in general terms has been corroborated independently.
His writings are a counterweight to Japanese efforts to whitewash the Nanking episode. Above all, his story embodies a rich paradox: an unarmed Nazi -- a standard-bearer for notions of racial superiority -- was defending Asians against the brutal army of a country edging closer to Germany as world war approached. Here are excerpts. DAVID W. CHEN
As the Japanese advanced on the city, Mr. Rabe (pronounced RAH-bay), the top representative in China for the Siemans manufacturing concern, joined with other foreign businessmen and American missionaries to designate a square-mile area of the city a ''safety zone'' for Chinese refugees. They counted on the Japanese to respect the neutrality of foreigners. But it became clear early that this neutrality would be often honored in the breach. Mr. Rabe writes in his diary in early December 1937:
Water and power are failing. The shooting continues. . . . The streets in our safety zone are filled with refugees, who don't seem to be bothered by the sound of gunfire. These people have more confidence in the safety zone than I do!
At 9 A.M. the first grenades land in the safety zone in front of and behind the Foo Chong Hotel. Twenty-one dead and 12 wounded. . . . Another grenade lands in the junior high school, only 100 meters away, and kills 13 people. Fortifications are built in front of the Kulo hospital. Chinese soldiers dig themselves in front of the Shansi Road Circle. Everyone is preparing themselves for the inevitable battle within the city. All of our efforts to prevent the battle from reaching the city center have been for naught.
On Dec. 12 the attacks intensify:
One can see, coming from the south, Chinese civilians on the run, running through the streets of our zone to any shelter. . . . The two foxholes in my garden are filled to the brim with refugees. There is knocking on both gates of my house -- women and children are begging desperately to enter. Some brave men climb over the wall of the garden behind the German school. . . . Because I can't stand the noise anymore, I open both gates and let in anyone seeking refuge. . . . The majority have brought their bedding with them and lay themselves down out in the open. Some clever ones have bedded themselves under the giant German flag, hung $(to signal a neutral area$) due to the danger of possible air attacks. This place is considered ''bomb safe''! The grenades cry and the bombs fall, the entire horizon to the south is a sea of fire, an infernal noise prevails. . . .
Around midnight the noise begins to subside a little and I lay down to sleep. . . . I have not been out of these clothes for 48 hours. . . . About 30 people sleep in my office, three in a coal bin in the basement, eight women and children in the servant's closet and the rest, about 100 people, are either in the foxholes or out in the open. . . .
In an entry soon after the Japanese have overrun the city, he encounters their atrocities:
I drove with some Americans to the southern part of the city . . . where I found out how much damage the fighting had inflicted. . . . We found many corpses of Chinese civilians. I examined them and determined that they had probably come from nearby and had been shot in the back while trying to flee. . . .
He mistakenly assumes that retreating Chinese troops can save themselves by disarming:
On the Shansi Road Circle, at the northern end of our safety zone, I met the first group of approximately 400 fleeing Chinese troops, who were armed to the teeth. I then had a humanitarian impulse that I later came to regret. I told them about the Japanese soldiers in the distance . . . and advised them that they should drop their weapons and let me take them to the barracks in the safety zone. . . . I hoped that these disarmed troops would face no worse fate than being taken prisoner by the Japanese. . . . $(But$) every one of these disarmed troops, and thousands more later seeking refuge in the safety zone, were singled out from the hundreds of thousands of refugees. The soldiers would check their hands -- if you ever held the butt of a gun for a long period of time, you know that you get calluses in certain spots. They would check to see if those suspected of being soldiers had marks on their backs from carrying around backpacks all day, and they would check to see if they had blisters on their feet from extended marching and running. Whoever displayed these characteristic blemishes was considered a soldier and immediately taken away to be executed. Thousands and thousands were executed by machine gun fire or hand grenades. . . .
He writes of widespread rapes and pillaging:


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Keeping ministry vital requires excellent resources, materials to feed your soul as well as literature for practical work in parish or agency. This guide is designed to assist alumni of the Candler School of Theology with finding the high quality resources you have come to rely on while in graduate school. On these pages you will find several options for having access to the books, articles, and librarians who have been helpful to you.
Your Alumni Card
All alumni may obtain an Emory alumni card which will also serve as a borrowing card for any Emory University Library, including Pitts. Bring a photo ID and $10 to Room 100 in the B. Jones Administration Building to obtain the card, which is good for 2 years. Check out books when you are on campus. The loan period for alumni is 28 days with possible renewals. You will be asked to verify your account with the library each year.
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On Such a Full Sea (Compact Disc)
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From the beloved award-winning author of "Native Speaker "and "The Surrendered," a highly provocative, deeply affecting story of one woman's legendary quest in a shocking, future America.
"On Such a Full Sea "takes Chang-rae Lee's elegance of prose, his masterly storytelling, and his long-standing interests in identity, culture, work, and love, and lifts them to a new plane. Stepping from the realistic and historical territories of his previous work, Lee brings us into a world created from scratch. Against a vividly imagined future America, Lee tells a stunning, surprising, and riveting story that will change the way readers think about the world they live in.
In a future, long-declining America, society is strictly stratified by class. Long-abandoned urban neighborhoods have been repurposed as highwalled, self-contained labor colonies. And the members of the labor class descendants of those brought over en masse many years earlier from environmentally ruined provincial China find purpose and identity in their work to provide pristine produce and fish to the small, elite, satellite charter villages that ring the labor settlement.
In this world lives Fan, a female fish-tank diver, who leaves her home in the B-Mor settlement (once known as Baltimore), when the man she loves mysteriously disappears. Fan's journey to find him takes her out of the safety of B-Mor, through the anarchic Open Counties, where crime is rampant with scant governmental oversight, and to a faraway charter village, in a quest that will soon become legend to those she left behind.
About the Author
Chang-Rae Lee was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was three. A graduate of Yale College, he is an assistant professor of creative writing at the University of Oregon.
Wong has appeared in numerous films including Father of the Bride, Seven Years in Tibet, and Executive Decision. He received both the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for his starring role in the Broadway production of M. Butterfly.


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Teachers have been given permission to discuss the controversial theory of creationism in science lessons.
Pupils should be able to ask questions about the theory provided teachers emphasise it has "no underpinning scientific principles", new Government guidance says.
If the subject is raised teachers will be expected to contrast the strict Biblical belief that the Earth was created by God in six days between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago with Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Teachers are told to respond "positively and educationally" to such questions and be "respectful of students' views, religious or otherwise".
But the document – drawn up to clarify the rules after Christian academics challenged the teaching of Darwinism in GCSE biology – makes it clear that such beliefs are not "scientifically testable" and are not valid scientific theories.
It is hoped the guidance will help avoid the situation in the United States where some schools – under pressure from the religious Right – have compelled science teachers to introduce lessons in intelligent design, a creationist off-shoot.
The guidance says schools must teach the broad outlines of evolutionary theory to pupils aged five to 14, and focus clearly on the "nature of, and evidence for, evolution" at GCSE and A-level.
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Blackburn focused more on MoveOn ad than troop deaths.
Yesterday on MSNBC's Tucker Carlson show, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) repeatedly condemned the recent MoveOn.org ad about Gen. Petraeus. But when host David Shuster asked her for the name of the last soldier from her district killed in Iraq, Blackburn faltered. Schuster informed her of the soldier's name and added, "When was the last time a New York Times ad ever killed somebody?" Watch it:
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- All About Jazz - Biography of John Coltrane
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- John Coltrane - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
(1926-67).Unending restlessness marked the career of John Coltrane, the jazz tenor saxophonist who began by playing bebop and ended by playing free jazz. A passionate player, he aroused strong audience responses and became the most imitated of modern jazz musicians.


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By Liz Adrian, AMCSeptember 25, 2012
Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. - Communication skills are essential for successful contracting professionals and a few Army Contracting Command-Rock Island employees are actively engaged in exercising their public speaking abilities at monthly International Training in Communication meetings.
The Arsenal Island ITC, which is also known as POWERtalk International, is a business-oriented public speaking group that is available to all organizations on Rock Island Arsenal. Employees from ACC-RI currently comprise the bulk of ITC participants and hold four out of the five officer roles. Recently appointed ITC officers are Michael DeBisschop, president; Angela Quinn, vice president; Bridget Purdy, secretary; and Andrea Lovell, parliamentarian.
The group meets between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. The meetings are considered training. Since it is considered training, ACC-RI will consider paying fees associated with the training and providing participants continuous learning points.
All meetings feature an overall theme -- the theme of the most recent meeting held on Sept. 11 was: "From small beginnings come great things." During the meeting, an evaluator took notes and all portions of the meeting were timed; the evaluator shared thoughts on each portion of the meeting before it adjourned.
"I think that had the ITC not been available to me, I would not be practicing public speaking on a regular basis," said Quinn. "This opportunity is wonderful and is helping me get even more comfortable with the idea of speaking in front of people for any purpose -- work, personal, anything."
DeBisschop believes there are many benefits to the group, including building communication skills necessary to move into leadership roles within ACC-RI, networking with people in other commands on the arsenal, and applying skills to civic organizations in the local community.
He also said that both introverts and extroverts can find benefits by attending meetings.
"I think people, such as myself, who are quick to give opinions can overshadow the ability of other people to contribute," said DeBisschop. "It teaches me to be more controlled and to help bring people into conversations. For those people who are more likely to sit back and allow other people to speak, this is a place where people gain the confidence to speak up and contribute and bring a different perspective to work functions."
One benefit that goes beyond public speaking skills is increasing individuals' workplace flexibility. For example, one of the ITC officials was unable to attend the Sept. 11 meeting, resulting in Quinn performing additional tasks.
"During the workday, there is an idea on how things are going to go, but at the last minute, due to work constraints, the schedule changes so we need to be very flexible and adapt," said DeBisschop. "As Angie demonstrated by taking on multiple roles that weren't assigned to her previous to the meeting, it really increases our ability to adapt."
As newly installed officers, DeBisschop and Quinn hope that more people from ACC-RI will join the ITC. Currently there are 11 members but the ITC can have up to 30 members.
"I want the reputation to be that it this group is a definite benefit for people who have issues with public speaking, interviews, speaking up at team meetings, speaking up in high-visibility meetings, and even speaking up at the town hall," said Quinn. "I want people to hear about the ITC, show an interest in the group, become a part of it and participate in it regularly."