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Tuesday, May 04, 2010
The Life Of The Front Row People
It happened just as I thought it would. When we saw the new NESN score bar during a recent road game, I knew Kapstein was back in full force, while Drinkwater would be screwed. Last night, we watched as poor Drinky the Kid was covered by graphics over on the left, while Jeremy had the spotlight to himself, in the middle, with no obstructions. "Den" was visible in plenty of replays, but on the main angle, you can only see his shirt. I wonder if the Kap'n pushed for this--he does work for the team after all. "I've been obscured for too long...I want the spotlight again, but this time I don't wanna share it with Glass Joe!" (you were supposed to use a really deep voice there)
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Saw a great reaction from Mr. Drink H2O after one of the HRs last night. He leaped out of his seat with his arms in the air. Great shot, and I wish I could see it again...
I saw him do that on the game where we had those two home runs that hit the front ledge of the Monster. One one he did that all-out, arms up, mouth open, stand-up reaction--and the ball easily could have been off the wall. It cracked me up when I saw that replay knowing the ball was far from a no-doubter.
I got to sit in the front row once. You can get your food brought to you. I mean, I was right behind home plate.
BK Kim pitched. Oakland was the opposing team. It must have been a lefty because Trot Nixon didn't play. Maybe Barry Zito?
I spotted us in the 'Cowboy Up' DVD. Do you own that? I have it around somewhere.
BK Kim pitched. Oakland was the opposing team. It must have been a lefty because Trot Nixon didn't play. Maybe Barry Zito?
I spotted us in the 'Cowboy Up' DVD. Do you own that? I have it around somewhere.
I'm only in a background shot. BK Kim is running past us. There were four of us, all wearing white t-shirts. They spelled out "TROT". I am not even a little embarrassed about that.
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If you've watched television at all recently, you've likely seen the ads: a friendly voiceover saying, "there's nothing like that feeling of getting something new," and the image of a man opening his new smartphone's box—his face filled with rapturous glee, bathed in golden light, angelic music playing in the background. The advertisement is for Verizon Edge, a program that allows you, for a small fee, to dodge the wait for upgrade eligibility and switch over to a sleek, brand-new phone whenever your heart desires. Over the past several months, other cellular providers have been rolling out similar plans, aimed at catering to consumers' ever more ravenous appetites for the new, the novel, and the cutting edge. AT&T's Next program allows you to upgrade to a new phone once a year while T-Mobile's Jump allows you to have this pleasure twice a year. "Two years is too long to wait for a new phone," the T-Mobile Jump website boldly proclaims.
There are a few reasons why this particular development in smartphone marketing is disturbing. For one—I can't help but see myself in these advertisements. I know how golden-faced-new-phone-guy feels—I've been there. And if you've purchased a smartphone in the past several years, you likely have been there, too. For whatever reason, the un-boxing of one of these small devices feels amazing—it gets those neurons firing and for a brief moment, you get to feel strangely cool as you parade your new technological marvel around town. Underneath all of this manic, technology-induced splendor, though, we all know that these feelings, at their core, are irrational. We know that it's silly. However, these new programs and advertisements, some of the most blatant celebrations of rampant consumerism in recent memory, rationalize these feelings and allow us, like rats in a Skinner box, to indulge in our tech addictions on a whim.
This brings me to the second and probably most troublesome reason why this is disturbing. It makes smartphones, and any similar technology, essentially worthless. Although our little smartphones are tiny feats of extraordinary engineering, they can now be seen as disposable—capable of being switched out on a lark for something that will briefly placate our irrational (and unfortunately, quite human) desire for the new. This, coupled with the fact that most technology is already created with manufactured obsolescence in mind, makes for a system that is extraordinarily, needlessly wasteful—an environmentally taxing contribution to our ever-growing pile of technological waste.
As with many technological issues facing our world today, this problem starts with design, but it can also be solved through design. Currently, there are no phones (or computers, or cameras, or tablets) on the market that are explicitly designed to last. On the contrary, the need for constant income and consumer interest prevents many companies from investing in such notions and, instead, they manufacture a two-year (or shorter) shelf-life into their products. If we're trying to prevent waste and help create a more sustainable culture, this is clearly not helping. This is why, when my Facebook and Twitter feed started to get overwhelmed with links to Phonebloks, I was beyond happy and more than a little bit relieved. A complete breath of fresh air amongst all of this smartphone upgrade hoopla, Phonebloks presents an idea that stands at sharp contrast to our current state of affairs: a phone that lasts forever. (Sort of.)
The problem that Phonebloks attempts to solve is the needless disposal of technological devices when just one or a few of its elements wears out or becomes to outdated. Oftentimes, as is the case with most smartphones and computers, the only thing that really needs to be upgraded is a small part—a processor chip, a broken camera lens, a damaged audio jack. Still, the current systems in place make it wildly difficult (if not entirely impossible) to switch out these parts, forcing a necessity to constantly upgrade. What Phonebloks offers is an easy and remarkably simple way to swap out old parts and customize your phone. Comprised of a series of blocks, each with a specifically sanctioned purpose (battery, screen, processor, speaker), one need only change out one of these lego-like fittings in order to stay on the cutting edge.
Currently, Phonebloks is still just an idea—the man behind it, the Netherlands-based Dave Hakkens, is slowly gathering support for the project and hoping to partner with designers, engineers, and developers who will make it into a reality. Still, just the idea in itself is as timely as it is necessary. As we careen ever more rapidly towards irreparable environmental damage, we need ideas like this—ideas that shed light on the folly of our purchasing ways and the un-sustainability of current systems. Right now, the world seems poised and ready for an idea and a product like Phonebloks. The question is, will the world accept it? Consumers today (and I am absolutely including myself in this) are drawn not just to functional technology but fashionable technology. So much of our purchase logic expands beyond rational need and into the tricky, elusive realm of desire. Will Phonebloks, if it ever does come to fruition, provide consumers with the same sense of desire? Are we ready for it? Are you?
As the Phonebloks concept has gained traction over the last few weeks, these questions and many more have arisen. While some analysts claim that such a phone wouldn't appeal to consumers, others say that, should it be produced, it would be prohibitively expensive. Dave Hakkens, the creator of Phonebloks, was able to take some time from his no doubt busy schedule to chat with us about some of these issues and his future plans for Phonebloks. Check out the interview after the jump! —Max
What inspired you to pursue Phonebloks?
I've got an old canon compact camera which broke, so I wanted to fix it. When I took it apart, I found all these nice, perfectly good components like a display, flash, battery, and little gear. Everything was still good except the lens motor. I looked for a spare part, but Canon basically told me to get a new one (like always). And then I realized this is how it always goes with electronics—if it's broken you throw it away you don't fix it. When you have a flat tire you don't throw away your bike. You fix it. This method creates a lot of e-waste. I wanted to see if I could bring any help in fixing it.
So much of the reason that people are constantly upgrading their phones has to do with fashion over functionality. Consumers are often obsessed with whatever is new or cutting edge and recent programs from cellular providers, aimed at allowing consumers to upgrade to a new phone at their own volition, seem to be catering to this. What makes you think that the world is ready for a "forever" phone? Do you think that consumers will be open to the idea?
Well, that was the part of our goal with testing it out. I'm ready for it, but I wanted to see of other people and companies were ready for it. It seems like they are But, indeed, they might have to change the way in which they currently use their phones.
Many electronics manufacturers and retailers offer recycling and trade-in programs for "old" phones. Is there evidence that suggests that these programs aren't being taken advantage of and/or aren't as sustainable as they should be? What makes Phonebloks superior to this model?
Those programs are great, no doubt about it. But the truth is that most phones end up in the normal trash and not properly recycled. Even if they are recycled, you've still lost all the energy in making those products. A two year lifetime is just too short.
Manufactured obsolescence is a huge problem in all facets of design, not just mobile phones. People often replace their computers, cars, and televisions long before their actual lifespan is up and occasionally, these products' lifespans are intentionally limited by the manufacturer. Are there plans to expand the Phonebloks model beyond mobile phones?
I would absolutely love that! In fact, I think that's one of my main biggest interests as a designer. But…first the phone.
One of the more problematic things about mobile operating systems today is that they're closed environments—there is little compatibility between operating systems and customizability can only go so far. In addition to creating hardware that follows the "open source" model, are there plans to create software that is customizable in the same way?
Honestly, before starting this I was mostly interested in the hardware, not the software. But we gotten a lot of developers and OS engineers that want to work on this topic and develop something amazing. So if the time will come, it won't be just a OS, it will be something special that suits the phone.
While the majority of people seem thrilled at the idea of a more long-lasting phone, some critics argue that a thing like Phonebloks would be prohibitively expensive to manufacture and buy. Do you have a response for these detractors?
I've always believed in an honest price— if it is more expensive, then that's just the way it is. Like fair trade products or organic food, sure it's more expensive, but you are also helping to solving a problem.
Phonebloks has generated a whirlwind of public support and excitement since it was announced. Were you expecting such a strong response?
My original goal was to gather 500 people and currently we're at over 800,000. So no, did not expect it!
As of right now, you've reached your social outreach goal for the project. What comes next? Is there a goal for when you'd like to see Phonebloks on the market?
Basically this [social discussion] was my goal. But now I've got so many people and companies that are willing to help, I'm figuring out what would be the best next step to take. But since I wasn't prepared for all this positive response, I still need to figure it out.
We can't wait!
This.Is.AMAZING! My husband thinks I'm crazy, but I'm always using things until they absolutely cannot be used or fixed anymore. My car and computer included. I've only just recently joined the smartphone world because I wasn't having any problems with my "dumbphone". And my extrememly low phone bill was also great. I would totally support a phone like this! There is already so much waste in this world, we need to cut down anywhere that we can!
Thanks for such a fantastic article! This is a really intriguing possible product. I recently had to replace my laptop, which I was extremely unhappy about, but the repair place basically said that a repair would be more expensive than a new computer. This is ludicrous. I wish this guy all the luck in the world with this enterprise. Hopefully, it will at least start people thinking about just where their old devices end up. Everything has to go somewhere.
Amen! I hate it when stuff breaks and needs to be replaced, especially when it cost a good amount of money to begin with. When I was a kid, we used a laundry basket that my mom got in college to hold our dress up clothes. That 35-year-old basket is still going strong, with maybe one crack (because really, no laundry basket is exactly meant to be used as a pretend spaceship). I was so ticked when, after I got married, I had to buy several laundry baskets (costing more than I thought they should!) and one of them broke almost immediately! I'm still using it, even though it threatens to rip something every time I use it. I just can't justify buying a new one, because I feel like they should last for 40 years!
Very good article, Max!
I don't know if you've noticed it, but there are some funny passages that highlight the cultural difference between the US and Europe. Especially the low countries and Scandinavia have been focused on the environment for a long time, so reading your interview is a bit like seeing a child "investigate" a flower. Another case in point is your dear Dan, who barked at me for proposing insulation rather than airconditioning :-P
On the topic, David Mitchell actually proposed the subscription concept in relation to furniture. He ment it to aid sustainability (YouTube link above). His reasoning was that a company obligated to switch broken furniture is inclined to make better furniture, that lasts longer.
Of course this cannot be applied, if the joy of owning is the unwrapping, rather than the use.
Love this idea and really hope it becomes the next model for cell phones. I really love that everything is open source, making it possible for anyone to develop a new blok for whatever we may need in the future.
Very cool. Hope to hear it come to fruition
Max, thanks for pointing out the Verizon Edge commercial. That kind of marketing drives me crazy. It pits the idea of "you deserve it!" against "you don't need it"- you know what I mean? We shouldn't have to choose between the *gleaming beauty and happiness* of a new device and the *pious misery* of the earth-friendly choice. I feel like we're better than that false dichotomy.
Thank you so much for the insight on this! I've seen the video before on facebook and loved the idea (as well as my boyfriend). We would buy for sure!
I just finally upgraded to an iPhone 5. I would have happily kept using my iPhone 4 (which was over 3 years old) if I could have just upgraded the camera. This design idea makes my very happy. (My old. 4 will continue to get a lot of use out of it as an iPod for the kids).
this is GREAT! Love this idea. I've been using my (dumb) phone for 4 years, even though my provider keeps acting like I might as well be making calls on Bell's original model. It still does the job (of, you know, making and receiving phone calls) so why would I upgrade to something more ostentatious and unnecessary?
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Yes yes yes. Thank you for sharing this brilliant concept! My husband & I are always looking for products that will last a lifetime, if not many generations. We are growing weary of the pile of outdated/obsolete technologies in our home that have nowhere to go except the trash.
Now THIS is what design is for!!!! Problem-solving, not blind consumerism. YES.
Great post Max! I'm inspired to get involved.
Thank you, so much, for bringing up this topic. The number of minerals and elements used in the production of one phone… the components that are toxic that end up in landfills… both of these issues (and everything you brought out in the article) should be concerns for most people. Promoting a disposable culture in small things only makes it easier in large things.
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Kinetics: of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
Interesting that you posted this up. I just recently came across Kinetic Architecture, a sort of obscure book from the 70s. A lot of similar applications in architecture, furniture, and transportation. These concepts have been around for well over 40 years, the real question is what is stopping them from being implemented?
Best quote: "Within a decade or two it will be generally understood that the main challenge in the U.S. society will turn not around the production of goods but around the difficulties and opportunities involved in a world of accelerating change and ever-widening devices. Change has alway been a part of the human condition. What is different now is the pace of change, and the prospect that it will come faster and faster, affecting every part of life, including personal values, morality, and religion, which seem most remote from technology." ~Max Ways 1964
This is why I love Vitsoe shelves so much.
I've been using a Neanderthal mobile ever since I got it free for signing a 3 year contract with a major provider. It is older than most of the people manning the mobile phone kiosks in shopping malls. It makes and receives calls. That's it. I rarely use it as I am mostly at home. Recently I've been trying to convince my self to get a smart phone but doubt I would use it enough to warrant the major increase to my monthly bill when I add a data plan. This article has done nothing to sway me towards updating. Doesn't sound like the new phones are made to last and I hate the idea of planned obsolescence.
Yes! Saw this earlier this month! I would love to be using a phone like this.
(and sooner than later).Rad post, D*S :)
Max, I just want to say how much I've been enjoying your posts. I often skim the text to simply savor the eye candy on D*S posts, but I've found myself stopping and fully reading posts a lot lately – all of which end up being yours. They're funny, they're still hitting my eye-candy-quota, and they're really interesting subjects. Thanks!!
Am I missing something here? Your solution to throwing away an entire phone is to throw away a part of the phone. I could see this growing into something far more wasteful and more expensive. Now instead of your whole phone upgrading every year, you'll have different parts of your phone constantly upgrading and now tons of these little parts are being thrown away just as fast as a whole phone was before. Noble idea, but I don't think this is a successful solution.
What happens if I fell to the ground '???
Question is…how much would it be?
Carly, sadly I think you are missing the point. Parts are far easier and actually less expensive to replace. I have personally rescued so many electronics from the trash. It is exactly that mindset which thinks that it is far easier and less expensive to for example replace an old computer with a new computer instead of just upgrading the memory or replacing the hard drive. With that same example that old computer will often end up in the trash and won't actually be recycled. There are places in the world that become recepticles for electronic waste. Companies actually make the notion of replacing only the parts you need seem expensive and more wasteful. Because they don't want you to keep replacing parts. Husqvarna who make everything from chainsaws to sewing machines, completely got rid of the parts required for older sewing machines, simply because they wanted customers to buy new machines. Instead of replacing the necessary parts.
I just think from a marketing standpoint, now a company can sell
Individual upgrades to lenses, speakers, and whatever else. Now They have more to sell, and at a lower price, more often. It's just like device cases, that's an entire market of plastic that people throw away when they see a new design or get bored. Companies would tap into these tiny upgrades, and now I'm suddenly changing out these pieces every month, and companies are encouraging a high turnover. So really equal or more waste. Again, I see the point, and it would make less waste if there weren't entrepreneurs drooling at any new opportunities :) -
I've been listening to and reading a lot about the phoneblok.
I found the whole concept completely interesting and plausible for our future, the only issue is whether the phoneblok can be aesthetically pleasing. -
Imagine this: Your description here was the first time I've heard of this.
You do not need to get sucked into buying all this new stuff.
I don't have TV. I do not check websites that try to sell me stuff (except this website, which is becoming more and more commercially-motivated, I've noticed). I do not have a smart phone.
I read a local newspaper each day, I call or text friends when I want to get together, and I have conversations when I have more to say.
Imagine that. -
This is an Awesome idea ! If this product comes to Portugal i will buy it! Congrats on the idea!
I am all for less waste. I find it very curious though, a website devoted in large part to "things" and acquiring "things" has such a negative slant on the marketing and products of phone companies. Yes, this site has more, like handmade items, art and artists, and helping others achieve in the worldwide marketplace as a maker, seller, consultant, etc….but I can't help hearing the contradiction when Maxwell Tielman is writing negatively about other 'consuming' type of entities out there…and he is part of one too. I think if you are going to name actual companies in a negative light on this website, you should also hold the mirror to yourselves. I cannot read anything on this website without an advertisement that follows it, just like this actual post ends with an AT&T advertisement. This website is exactly like the companies it criticizes in this post. There is good and bad in every company that 'sells' something…and if DesignSponge can't see it's own bad…they are a lot less smart than I thought they were. I enjoy DesignSponge, and sometimes I cannot for all the advertisements now on it, but I get it, they need to pay people to make DesignSponge. I'm just surprised DesignSponge doesn't get it themselves. I hope my post doesn't get deleted.
I appreciate your response. I am positive it is not the only aim of technology companies to create products/profit at the consumer's cost. I want you to know I do already realize those things about DesignSponge. It is really a mentality and approach to consumption that gets perpetuated that I am struggling with. That approach then coupled with criticism got to me today. And really, the newest any 'thing' promoted in the market place seems to tell us to replace what we already have. I understand what Maxwell explained. Thinking of it this way, why upgrade say, the scarves we already own to keep us warm? Because someone made a newer/cooler more trendy one with navy and navy makes us all so happy? Do you understand what I mean by that? Advertising companies wouldn't be interested in this site if there wasn't some sort of persuasion that had a distinct value. And truly, I am no better than anyone else out in the world consuming and criticizing. Believe it or not, I appreciate your site. I don't want to perpetuate negativity with negativity. While my approach wasn't ideal, it was meant as food for thought. -
And thanks, Max for your response too. I appreciate your honesty. I took the approach I dislike in others. I feel strongly about theses things, but was wrong in my approach, and for that, I apologize to you all at DesignSponge.
To the point, this is the direction we need to go. We have so much tech as it is, and it is in the trash or being under utilized, that we need concepts that use what we already have and that can incorporate the new tech as it happens. This looks like that sort of concept.
THE BEST AROUND Make it please
It´s a good idea but it doesn´t have profits for the market. So the problem to face, in my opinion, is consumption. We must think us, as part of the mannufacturing process: we end it, and it is possible because of us.
This blog show us a beautifull way of recycling matterials, between other topics. Thanks Design Sponge! -
I think any idea which will help to stop or slow down this crazy "I need the newest smartphone right away"-behavior is good and much needed. Recycling is so important here and needs to be done right.
This post reminded of smth else, which has to do a lot with the "gadget-hunger". Maybe you would like to check it out: http://bloodinthemobile.org/ -
Es lo que necesito, puesto que cada mes salen nuevos productos y uno se queda apendando con su celu viejito por los pixeles, o memoria o pantallas con mejor resolucion, con esto uno solo cambiaría lo que le interesa y poder estar a la par con la tecnología muy cambiante, espero salga pronto y es lo que nuestro planeta necesita, esperemos las corporaciones se preocupen por esta situación, porque si no, hay que buscar un gran basurero para la chatarra de tecnologia que uno anda renovando.
I love this concept & am forwarding this to others who I think will support this also.
Ir think this is a great idea the only thing is that we have got these thin phones an some are very colorful an have great features if we can transfer what we have to this phone that would be great
Fascinating! The whole concept as well as the comments discussion. I was thinking in the vein Grace stated….we don't HAVE to buy anything! I see this problem as a personal issue which corporations have encouraged by directing their ads at school kids who are so wrapped up in being and having the best above all others. Then they grow up and teach it to their kids. I'm much older plus I spent most of my life in the country where incomes are lower and repair is assumed for everything. My grandparents only bought new furniture, appliances, et al, once. My parents did it twice. I have a lot of their old purchases cuz I like this beautiful, well-built stuff. And places like Design Sponge and blogs show me how I can make them more modern with just a few changes.
I love Design Sponge and seeing what's out there, and like Grace, I often take a product and twist it into a different product I make for myself. I think people are moving away from frenzied buying based on the fabulous indie rage. People are crocheting again ad actually wearing what they make. And each Indie is getting ideas from others.
I have a Samsung Galaxy II and would keep it for as long as it would work, if I could get it repaired; it does what I need. My laptop is a 2004 model and though it's been repaired a couple times, I still find it does the job (one problem is when electronics get too advanced for mine to understand, I'll have to replace it….unless Max knows how to upgrade that too :-) ). And I think there are a LOT of people that would love phonebloks IF the price was reasonable. I hope you keep after it Max, cuz you may have a big company some day soon.
We all need to pull back a little and realize 'that feeling' may be costing the earth more than it can handle.
Thanks for the great article and the comments that made me think…that's a good feeling too.
The idea of fixing broken electronics as opposed to dumping them is not a new idea, but it's time that it returned. I am ancient enough to remember TV and stereo repair businesses in storefronts, similar to shoe and watch repair businesses if you are lucky enough to live in a neighborhood where these haven't yet disappeared. I hate sending an item to e-waste when I know that the right tinkerer with the right tools could have fixed it.
I personally think that this project is amazing, but there are still questions to answer:
1. Will it use some of the existing OS, a modified existing OS or a new created one?
2. What and where will be the jacks (charging, phones jack etc.)?
3. If the Blok Store will succeed, will be there any presets that can be customized or maybe browsed through (so you can access presets that people browsing through the Blok Store made)?If the Phonebloks will succeed and it will not cost more than $400, I am your new customer. :)
This phone is going to be awesome

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MLL315 - Personal Injuries Compensation Schemes
Unit details
Enrolment modes: | (B, X) |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit chair: | J Taliadoros |
Prerequisite: | MLL213 |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Incompatible with: | Nil |
Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour lecture per week |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. |
This unit aims to introduce students to personal injuries compensation schemes available in Victoria for workplace and transport accidents, namely the Accident Compensation Act 1985 (Vic) and the Transport Accident Act 1986 (Vic). These schemes govern a large and ever-growing area of litigation and alternative dispute resolution practice and, accordingly, a knowledge of the operation of these schemes is necessary for legal practitioners to properly advise clients on their rights and remedies or liabilities. This unit will provide students with a sound understanding of the relevant legislation, particularly regarding entitlements to no-fault compensation benefits and common law relief.
Written assignment (3000 words) 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%
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Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
$1224 | $1224 | $2859 | $2955 |
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McCourt has agreed to accept "the highest and best bid." By way of example, McCourt bid higher thanArte Moreno did to buy the Angels in 2003, but the Walt Disney Co. selected Moreno because he could write a check, so Disney could get its money faster.
You maybe already knew that, but if you didn't, enjoy spending the next 20 minutes imagining a wretched and puke-drenched nightmare where Frank McCourt bought your favorite team.
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Objective: SWBAT: • Define and identify the mode, mean, median, and range of a data set. • Create values in a data set that will have a particular mean. • Compare data sets and make observations.
Big Idea: What does the mean mean? Students work with blocks to understand that the mean is a number that evens out a distribution.
Do Now
See my Do Now in my Strategy folder that explains my beginning of class routines.
Often, I create do nows that have problems that connect to the task that students will be working on that day. Today I want students to analyze a line graph in order to answer questions. Each edition of Scholastic Action typically includes a graph on its back page.
I ask for students to share their thinking. I am interested to hear about the strategies students used to determine the answer to question 3. Students are engaging in MP3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
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I have students work in partners to complete this review from the previous lesson. The most common mistakes I see are that students confuse the median, mean, and mode. I want to make sure students understand what each term means and how to find it.
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- Before this lesson, I use the exit tickets from the previous lesson to Create Homogeneous groups of 3-4 students.
- Each group will need a set of cubes to work with.
- Each group also gets a Group Work Rubric.
- I create and Post a Key.
- Before this lesson, I use the household data from the previous lesson and I fill out the "Analyzing Our Data" for each of my classes.
Students move into groups and I pass out materials. I have volunteers read through the notes about mean. Together, we work on Data Set A. I model what I mean by "leveling" the stacks of blocks that represent the number of people living in a household. I want students to understand that we are just evening out the distribution of blocks between the different numbers of people. I make sure that when groups level out their blocks they still have 5 stacks of blocks, since there are 5 people in the data set.
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Group Work
Students work in their groups while I walk around to monitor student progress and behavior. Students are engaging in MP2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively and MP6: Attend to precision. When groups finish "More Mean Practice" they raise their hand and check in with me. If they are on track I send them to check their work with the key. If they are struggling, I may ask them to revisit a problem or a may ask them questions:
- What is the definition of the mode/median/range/mean?
- How do you find it?
- What is a strategy you can use to find the mean?
- How can you create a data set that has the same mean?
- How can you prove that your data set has the same mean?
When students finish "Comparing Means" I check in with them again. If they are on track, they will work on "Analyzing Our Data". If groups complete all of this work, they can work on the challenge problems.
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I ask groups to share out what they calculated for the mean of our class' data. I have students turn to the closure questions. I have students participate in a Think Write Pair Share. I ask students to share their ideas with the class. Students are engaging in MP3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others and MP4: Model with mathematics. I want students to realize that a mean can be a decimal if the sum of the data values is not divisible by the number of values in a data set. I also want students to connect their knowledge of mean or average to the do now. If the average concert ticket in 2012 was $69, they calculated that value by adding up the different costs of the concert tickets and then divided by the number of values.
I pass out the Ticket to Go and the Homework.
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Hi Kareem! At the end of the Group Work section, students are asked to use the data from the class to come up with the mean. If students have been using the blocks to make stacks, this is where they may realize that another strategy may be easier. I would ask students to develop the formula for mean during the closure. I'd have a student share how they could use blocks to find the mean of our data set. Then I'd say that that sounds like it would take a long time, and I don't know if I have enough blocks. I'll ask students to talk to their partner about a more efficient strategy for finding the mean and then have them share out with the class.
| 2 years ago | ReplyHi Andrea! This is great. At what point in this lesson do you ask students to develop the formula for mean?
| 2 years ago | ReplySimilar Lessons
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- LESSON 4: 100 Students Project: Conducting the Survey
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- LESSON 7: 100 Students Project: Presenting Your Findings
- LESSON 8: 100 Students Project: Project Reflection
- LESSON 9: Median, Mode, and Range
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- LESSON 11: Playing with Measures of Central Tendency
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Oh, just a piece of writing. The idea is that the entry will have a relatively complete feeling (not yanked out of a larger section), but won't tell an entire story. Rather, it will be a few paragraphs of some "first impression," like two characters meeting.
And yes, it would be perfectly fine if you posted it on your blog; just comment here on Scribbles or over at The Penslayer and include a link to the entry or entries.Sure! Here's a general idea of what we're looking for:
The majority of the men were fairly well-to-do, judging by their clothing, and from Bent's words Tip could assume that they were seamen, but there was only one who wore the uniform of a navy officer. Tip observed him curiously — a lanky, gaunt man two tables away, lounging in his chair like Tip, but so tall that his legs stretched under the table and his feet came out on the other side. He had tossed his hat beside him and his black hair was turned an odd purple in the lamplight; a book, propped precariously against the edge of the table, had his undivided attention. He had a harsh profile, and Tip wondered without much enthusiasm whether this was to be another companion aboard the Argus.
- This isn't ideal, since it was torn out of my work-in-progress (and happens to be only about 130 words), but hopefully it gives you an idea. This is a character's first impression of another character; you could also do a character's first impression of a house, or an animal, or a country. Does that help?I love contests! I just sent in my story for the Vision Forum contest and I was feeling the need for a new challenge. Enter Abigail and Jenny. Needless to say, you'll be hearing from me before January 31. Thanks for offering this contest, and good luck, everybody!
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Aylin - I know the feeling. All I can suggest is that you read over it again (and maybe get someone else to read it) and try to pick out the phrases that aren't necessary. In general I'm not a big fan of that, but for contests with a wordcount limit, it's about the best you can do. Sorry I can't be more helpful!


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That was a good article. I do think it's interesting however when teams cite the size different as a factor in staying together. It shows you how much the sport has changed. Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner were close in height yet still had beautiful lifts and tricks. Of course that was a long time ago and the sport is much more difficult now.
I agree with you Joe. I love the big tricks as much as anyone but for me, it's about the connection. Unfortunately with CoP, the big tricks get the points. Personally I'd rather watch my old B and G vids than some of the newer teams out there.
If pairs skating were mostly wow throws and lifts, then Dorota Zagorska and Mariusz Siudek would be the defending world champions. Their lifts were second to none and she stuck the throws more often than not.
Sadly, they were defeated often by side by side jumps and spins.
I liked them but they were an incredibly unpolished pair both technically and unartistically. Even their best elements- the lifts, were sloppy in many ways despite being still great. They were far too unpolished in their elements and overall skating to make it to the very top level. They actually improved a huge amount under Richard Gauthier from 2003-2007 and still did not climb back up the ranks to where they were after the 99 Worlds.
In pairs, being able to do the jumps/lifts/throws is only half the battle. The other half is developing what I think of as the "pairs quality" of the team--basically, joining the skills of the two skaters to create perfect unison, connection, timing, and line *as a team*. The greatest pairs aren't defined by their technical elements, but rather by the overall quality of their pairs skating.
Despite their many years together, Zagorska/Siudek never really developed great pairs quality in their basic skating. For example, they were often out of unison in side-by-side footwork, and often looked tentative and slightly out of sync going into pairs spins. Even their side-by-side spirals suffered, as Siudek's leg line was never aligned with Zagorska's.
To me, it was this lack of great pairs quality in their skating that kept them from becoming champions.


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This two-part study will determine whether stem cells (primitive cells produced by the bone marrow that can develop into blood cells or other types of cells) can be pushed out into the bloodstream, relocate in the heart, and grow new heart muscle and blood vessels in patients with chest pain caused by narrowing of their coronary (heart) arteries. The new blood vessels may enable patients to do more activities before experiencing chest pain. Part 1 of the study will evaluate in a small number of patients whether an increase in white blood cells following administration of G-CSF (a drug used to move stem cells from the bone marrow to the bloodstream) is safe in people with coronary heart disease. Part 2 will evaluate the effects of the circulating stem cells on heart function.
Patients 21 years of age and older with coronary artery blockage that limits blood flow to the heart (as shown by coronary angiography within 6 months of entering the study) and causes chest pain that interferes with the ability to carry out daily living activities may be eligible for this study. Candidates will be screened with blood tests, an exercise test, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and 24-hour Holter monitoring of heart rate and rhythm. Participants will undergo the following tests and procedures:
Part 1: Patients will be hospitalized at the NIH Clinical Center for 5 days. On the first day after admission, an indwelling catheter (short plastic tube) will be placed in an arm vein to avoid multiple needle sticks for blood sampling. Patients will then exercise on a treadmill. Blood samples will be drawn before the exercise test and 2 hours after the test. The next 2 days, patients will receive a daily injection of G-CSF under the skin. Blood samples will be drawn every day for 5 days to monitor the effect of G-CSF on moving cells into the bloodstream. Additional samples will be drawn to determine the effects of G-CSF on the number of stem cells that become heart cells, as well as any effects on blood clotting ability. After discharge for the hospital, patients will return to the clinic 2 weeks after the initiation of G-CSF treatment for a physical examination, blood tests, and a treadmill exercise test. One month after the initiation of treatment, patients will return to the clinic for a physical examination, blood tests, treadmill exercise test, an MRI study, and fitting with a Holter monitor for 24-hour heart monitoring.
Part 2: Patients will be hospitalized at the NIH Clinical Center for 5 days, undergoing the same procedures as in Part 1, except they will receive G-CSF for 5 days instead of 2. They will also undergo the same procedures detailed for the 2-week and 1-month follow-up visits. Then, at 3 months they will again return to the clinic for a physical examination, routine blood tests, and a treadmill exercise test. This concludes formal participation in the study. However, patients are requested to return to the outpatient clinic once a year for follow-up.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
Coronary Artery Disease |
Procedure: Stem Cell Mobilization |
Phase 2 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | Stem Cell Mobilization as Therapy for Chronic Myocardial Ischemia in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease |
Estimated Enrollment: | 35 |
Study Start Date: | August 2002 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | February 2005 |
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or stenting and coronary artery bypass surgery are effective therapies for relief of angina caused by coronary artery disease (CAD). However many patients with CAD have failed attempts at conventional revascularization or remain symptomatic despite optimized anti-ischemic medical therapy. For this growing number of patients, there is a need for novel therapeutic approaches. Experimental studies in animal models indicate that primitive pluripotential cells (or 'stem' cells) from bone marrow may localize to ischemic myocardium, differentiate along endothelial, smooth muscle, and cardiomyocyte lineages, and improve cardiac performance. A recent report has suggested that granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor, which mobilizes stem cells from bone marrow into the circulation, may improve collateral blood flow to ischemic myocardium in patients with CAD. The purpose of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a related cytokine, granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF), that more potently mobilizes stem cells from bone marrow, for the relief of myocardial ischemia and improvement in myocardial contractility during stress in patients with CAD who are not good candidates for conventional revascularization, or who do not want further attempts at conventional revascularization, and who remain symptomatic on medical therapy.
Our hypothesis is that G-CSF will improve blood flow to the myocardium and the left ventricular contractile response to stress by mobilizing pluripotential cells from bone marrow with localization to ischemic regions of the heart, resulting in development of new arteries and regeneration of contractile cardiomyocytes. The primary end-point of the Phase I (safety) component of this study is absence of cardiovascular adverse events associated with increased white blood cell counts following G-CSF administration in patients with CAD. The secondary end-point for Phase I is determination of platelet aggregation and coagulation activation before and during G-CSF administration. The primary endpoint of the Phase II (efficacy) component of this study is improvement in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-determined regional left ventricular contractility and gadolinium distribution (as an index of blood flow) during stress at 1 month following G-CSF administration compared with pretreatment baseline measurements. Secondary Phase II end-points will include determinations of 1) efficacy of stem and endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) mobilization by G-CSF, and 2) changes in treadmill exercise duration associated with G-CSF treatment. Demonstration of safe and effective cytokine-induced mobilization of stem cells with cardiac benefit could result in an important therapeutic option for CAD patients who have few alternatives for the relief of myocardial ischemia and angina pectoris.
Ages Eligible for Study: | Child, Adult, Senior |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Adults older than 21 years.
Functional class (CCS) 3 or 4 angina attributable to atherosclerotic CAD, despite medical management, not optimal for mechanical revascularization due to coronary anatomy, co-morbidity, or patient preference.
Left ventricular ejection fraction greater than 30 percent.
Inducible myocardial ischemia by dobutamine stress MRI.
No congestive heart failure symptoms within 2 months.
No active infection.
Normal renal function:creatinine less than 1.5 mg/dl, proteinuria less than 1plus
Normal liver function: bilirubin less than 1.5 mg/dl, transaminases within normal limits.
Normal blood count: WBC 3000-10000/microliter, granulocytes greater than 1500/microliter; platelet count greater than 150,000/microliter, Hgb greater than 12.5 g/dl.
Subject understands protocol and provides written, informed consent in addition to willingness to comply with specified follow-up evaluations.
Myocardial infarction within 2 months.
Crescendo angina: Angina pectoris that is prolonged in duration (greater than 30 minutes), does not respond to nitroglycerin (3 tablets), or is occurring with increasing frequency over the previous two weeks.
Significant structural heart disease (e.g. hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease) as determined by echocardiography.
Patients who are HIV positive, have chronic inflammatory diseases, or are on chronic immunosuppressive medications.
Women of childbearing age unless recent pregnancy test is negative.
Lactating women.
Known active malignancy or prior history of hematologic malignancy.
Participation in unrelated research involving an investigational pharmacological agent 30 days before planned G-CSF dosing.
Contraindication for MRI.
Known hypersensitivity to E. coli-derived proteins or to gadolinium.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00043628
United States, Maryland | |
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) | |
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00043628 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
Study First Received: | August 9, 2002 |
Last Updated: | March 3, 2008 |
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Progenitor Cells MRI Coronary Blood Flow Hematopoiesis |
Myocardial Contractility Coronary Artery Disease CAD Heart Disease |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Ischemia Coronary Disease Heart Diseases |
Cardiovascular Diseases Arteriosclerosis Arterial Occlusive Diseases Vascular Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 27, 2017


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Swami Ramdev born in a small village of Haryana, child Ramkrishna (Ramdev) studied only upto eighth class became and he paralyzed by the Godly designs. His parents were incapable of administering expensive allopathic treatment. With God's grace constant practices of yogic asanas and administration of herbal medicines proved miraculous and the child became completely normal. Third eye in the eyebrow center opened, it was due to charismatic Kapalbhati. Since then there was no looking back. He got admission in Gurukul and learnt yogic activities from Master yogi Swami Baldev Bhayi. Went to the caves in the Himalayas for meditation and invoked divine powers.
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After pursuing the resolution in 1995 Baba Ramdev established Divya Yoga Mandir (Trust) in Kripalu Bag Ashram situated in Kankhal of Haridwar. He did it with the support of Swami Muktananda and Acharya Balkrishna under the disciplines of Swami Shankardev ji. The child Ramkrishna chose renunciation straight after the celibacy and became famous as Baba Ramdev. He had already vowed to rescue the mankind with the help of yoga and ayurveda.
Archarya Balkrisna also started accompanying him going neck in neck with him. This pair of Swami Ramdev and Balkrishna blew the beagle of Indian philosophy and ayurveda not only in India but across the USA, UK, China. Long ago I had written a kundli – When the yoga became the yog in USA, only then the Indians could understand it.
Baba Ramdev reversed even this when he roared right in front of the British Dynasty 'would these English people teach us yoga who could not even pronounce this word properly?' Baba's statement had merits. This soul statement from Baba Ramdev found its place in the hearts of VIPs residing in foreign countries.
Today billions of people all across the globe are glued to Baba Ramdev through the medium of Aastha Channel which is not an ordinary thing. Therefore it is no exaggeration in stating that more than a billion people in the entire world is directly or indirectly associated with yoga through International Aastha. Even the literal meaning of 'yoga' is the union which Baba has held true. Once in advisor position of 'Rashtriya Sahara' news daily, my intimate friend Madhavkant Mishra brought Aastha Channel to north India. He gave break to Baba Ramdev after instructing him to limit it to the spiritual discussions only but Baba took the revolutionary step even here and created a stir on the medical field by combining yoga and ayurveda.
Some people could not digest the increasing fame of Baba and they started negative campaigning against Baba with the help of media. The quality of herbal medicines prepared in the Divya yoga pharmacy was doubted (by them). When these medicines were tested in the lab all the allegations proved baseless and Baba came out spotless amidst the acid test. This resulted in the unexpected increase in demand of medicines of his pharmacy. The feat Baba has achieved by working (tirelessly) from 3.30 in the morning till 10 in the night all through the three sixty five days of the year working with generous thought, difficult practice and firm decision is rarely achievable by anyone.
Not only in India but in the other countries of the world the auspicious service Baba is offering with the help of yogic science camps is commendable beyond words. He manages to conduct all the eight practices of external pranayama so comfortably (right) from 5 o' clock in the morning and it is indeed commendable and worshipable. Like self acclaimed gurus of today Baba does not give any secret mantra by whispering in the ears rather he gives the mantra to expel the impurities accumulated in the stomach by constantly practicing kapalbhati pranayam which he teaches by doing himself and simultaneously demonstrating it through his trained practioners. Baba Ramdev clearly states not to take the medicines from his pharmacy. If one is able to live with restrains and does pranayama and yogic practices for 20 to 40 minutes daily then he will be healthy for whole of his life this is guaranteed.
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Mukta Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine useful in hypertension. This is a natural medicine of high blood pressure patients and is available in the form of tablets. It contains Herbal extracts of:-
Amalaki, also known as amala or Aavla (Latin –Emblica officinalis) is Indian gooseberry. It is probably the most famous Ayurvedic herbs used in dozens of classical Ayurvedic formulae & in hundreds of patent Ayurvedic formula. The herb of Amalaki is used for many purposes such as delaying the aging cycle, rejuvenating the body, revitalizing body systems & top of all, building immune levels. The herbal fruit of Indian gooseberry (amalaki) contains active levels of tannins that help in rejuvenating the body cells & concerned organs. Amalaki contains abandon amounts of Vitamin C – ascorbic acid & is likely to possess richest amounts of it as compared to any edible on this planet.
These days most of the people are suffering from constipation. The failure to excrete the feces from the intestine is termed as constipation. There are many reasons for this disease, like shortage of fiber in diet, insufficient intake of fluid, stress, wrong food habit, appetite, inadequate exercise, use of too much laxative, enema abuse etc. Constipation can affect digestion, the clearing of toxins from the system is hampered, energy levels and the absorption of nutrients will get altered.
Shilajit or Asphaltum is a mineral-based medication which is found oozing from the rocky cliffs. The main source of Shilajit in India is the Himalaya, where the Shilajit is found oozing out from the cracks of rocks in the form of a red to dark brown gummy substance. There are many varieties of shilajit based on different locations etc. Mainly The black form of shilajit is the most commonly used medicinal form. It is also considered as herbo-mineral drug as it is a mass of organic vegetable matter mixed fibres and earth matter. Shilajit is mentioned in many ancient texts and quoted by Sushrutha and Charaka.
In a press conference on TV Baba Ramdev claimed that swine flu can be prevented with the help of Giloy. As per Swami Ramdev's formula take a foot long branch of Giloy herb (Tinospora cordifolia) and 7 leaf of Tulsi plant. Mix them together and extract juice of this mixture in a pot. Boil this juice and drink it. This extracted juice will increase body resistant & prevent infection of swine flu. Giloya, Guduchi or Tinospora cordifolia leaves are of the beetle shaped or heart shape, matted and having lubricity effect. Upper layer of the leaves is very thin. Stem of the leaves is one to three inch long and flowers appear in the summer season.
Fasting is willingly abstaining from some OR all types of food & drink, for mostly a day or a specific time period. While fasting indulging in sexual activities is avoided, also to refrain from eating meat or poultry products. In traditional sense complete fast is abstinence of all food and liquids. Fasting can be total or partial & may be prolonged or intermittent till the time period of fasting. Fasting can be practiced in number of ways. Skipping breakfast or under eating or taking food only once a day is called partial fasting. Some people break their fast with staple food. Some people keep fast without taking water.


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"Yet do I marvel at this curious thing:/ To make a poet black, and bid him sing!"
Countee Cullen
"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous."
"I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house."
Zsa Zsa Gabor
"The life of our city is rich in poetic and marvelous subjects. We are enveloped and steeped as though in an atmosphere of the marvelous; but we do not notice it."
Charles Baudelaire
"What difference is there, do you think, between those in Plato's cave who can only marvel at the shadows and images of various objects, provided they are content and don't know what they miss, and the philosopher who has emerged from the cave and sees the real things?"
Desiderius Erasmus
"People are marvelous in their generosity if they just know the cause is there."
Will Rogers
"The capacity to blunder slightly is the real marvel of DNA. Without this special attribute, we would still be anaerobic bacteria and there would be no music."
Lewis Thomas


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China Unicom (NYSE:CHU) began taking pre-orders for the iPhone 5 on Monday ahead of the new Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) smartphone's official launch in the country on December 14, and the carrier said it made as many as 100,000 reservations on the opening day. Rival China Telecom's (NYSE:CHA) version will also be available on December 14, the same day that the device goes on sale on Apple's website.
What Are the Details of Apple's Big China Launch?
The iPhone 5 was approved by China's telecom regulators on November 29, two months after Apple first launched the device in nine countries. China Telecom's iPhone 5, will cost 5,780 yuan, or $928, with a contract, which is 100 yuan cheaper than China Unicom's price, Market Watch said. Apple's website, meanwhile, lists a 16 GB version for sale for 5,288 yuan.
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China Unicom, which added 3.2 million new 3G subscribers in October, did not require presale customers to pay upfront for the device, instead using an identity card and telephone number verification system to avoid issues previously seen with large Apple product launches.
Why is China So Important?
China is a key market for Apple because of the pace at which it is growing. The country contributed $23.8 billion, or 15 percent, to Apple's 2012 fiscal year revenue, which was up 78 percent from the previous year. Both China Unicom and China Telecom reportedly gave up on profits on the iPhone 4 to get contracts with customers. China Mobile (NYSE:CHL), the world's largest carrier by subscribers, doesn't have a deal for the iPhone yet with Apple. However, Apple Insider said the company is offering customers the phone's SIM card, which is smaller than the one found in previous versions of the device. The carrier announced in March that more than 15 million iPhones were in operation on its network. Analysts have pegged a partnership with China Mobile as the next provider of large-scale growth in the country for Apple.
How Will the Development Affect Apple?
Earlier on Monday, Apple announced it would be launching the iPhone 5 in more than 50 countries in a staggered release through December to reach its target of bringing the phone to 100 countries this year. That brought cheer to investors worried about supply concerns, as the company's willingness to spread the device around the world could only imply that supply shortages were over.
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Light is still an enigma, although some of the best minds have tried to figure out exactly what it is. Thousands of years ago, the Greek engineer, Hero, thought that light was sent out of our eyes as a "feeler." Since then, we have tried to quantify it, measure it, and theorize about it. Although we still do not know exactly what it is, we do know what we can do with it. When great scientists are stumped they may resort to their playful imaginations. Playing allows their minds to become free and, although playing generates ideas that may appear foolish and absurd, occasionally, a "foolish" idea breaks a discovery wide open. It is not difficult to teach kids how to play with science, and optics is a great place to begin.
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The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) joined 20 other business organizations yesterday to share plans to ensure students and workers have the knowledge and skills they need to work in the modern economy. Convened by ACT Foundation and the Business Roundtable, the National Network of Business and Industry Associations is coordinating cross-sector efforts to close the "skills gap."
"As an inaugural member of the National Network, we are committed to working alongside other industry sectors to better communicate and extend skills needed to succeed in the jobs of today and well into the future," said Rob Gifford, executive vice president of strategic operations and philanthropy with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. "The restaurant sector has a highly successful track record of matching industry with the classroom to create skills-based education to empower people with the training they need to achieve the long-term, rewarding careers that our industry readily offers."
"Business, educators and job trainers must align their efforts to make sure workers have the skills they need for the jobs of today and tomorrow," said John Engler, President of the Business Roundtable, an operational partner of the National Network. "Everyone here agrees that it is no longer enough to describe and quantify the gap. It is time to get to work to close it for good."
U.S. employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find skilled candidates to fill open jobs, creating the "skills gap." A June 2013 report by the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce projected that 2.6 million jobs in science, technology, engineering and math will need to be filled between 2010 and 2020, for example.
The restaurant industry opens doors to many different career paths including human resources, management, marketing, and sales as well as the culinary arts. The majority of restaurant sector employees across all ages and job titles say the industry provides good long-term career opportunities, and seven out of 10 say they plan to work in the industry until they retire. Through its ProStart program, the NRAEF reaches nearly 100,000 high school students in more than 2,200 secondary schools across the country. Now in its 15th year, the ProStart curriculum is being taught in 48 states as well as Guam and on U.S. Department of Defense bases worldwide. The NRAEF also maintains relationships with culinary arts and management programs at post-secondary institutions, and has articulation agreements in place to benefit ProStart students wishing to pursue advanced degrees.
The National Network represents major business sectors and is funded through a collaborative partnership of ACT Foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Joyce Foundation and Lumina Foundation. Members include leaders in the manufacturing, retail, healthcare, energy, construction, hospitality, transportation and information technology sectors. They represent the source of nearly 75 percent of projected U.S. job growth through 2020 (an estimated 30 million new jobs).
At yesterday's meeting, members discussed efforts to:
- Create a blueprint of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required for career success in core business sectors;
- Define the standards for national credentials that validate those skills; and
- Identify successful models that integrate industry-recognized credentials into secondary and postsecondary education.
Inaugural Members of the
Aerospace Industries Association
American Health Information Management Association
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
American Land Title Association and ALTA's Land Title Institute
American Moving and Storage Association
American Public Transportation Association
American Welding Society
Center for Energy Workforce Development
Home Builders Institute
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
The Manufacturing Institute
National Apartment Association Education Institute
National Center for Construction Education and Research
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
National Retail Federation Foundation
Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute
TechAmerica/TechAmerica Foundation
Western Association of Food Chains
About the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF exists to enhance the restaurant industry's service to the public through education, community engagement and promotion of career opportunities. The NRAEF works to attract, develop and retain a career-oriented professional workforce for the restaurant industry. The restaurant and foodservice industry comprises 980,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of more than 13 million employees, making it one of the nation's largest employers. For more information on the NRAEF, visit NRAEF.org.
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A roller-coaster day was punctuated by a big drop at 2 p.m. sharp, when a release of the Federal Reserve meeting's minutes put a damper on Thursday's trading session.
Several members of the Fed expressed concerns about the growing size of the Reserve's balance sheet, and suggested an end to the central bank's bond-buying program sooner than investors expect. The news drove the major indices lower, with the Nasdaq ending down 0.38% to 3,100.57, the S&P falling by 0.21% to 1,459.37, and the Dow Jones off 0.16% to 13,391.36.
Family Dollar (NYSE:FDO) was one of the day's biggest losers, shedding 13% after reporting disappointing earnings and a weak outlook for the remainder of the year. The news sent competitors Dollar General (NYSE:DG) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) down too, though fractionally.
Limited Brands (NYSE:LTD) was among retailers reporting December same-store sales Thursday. LTD shares fell nearly 6% after the Victoria's Secret owner's results fell short of forecasts, while Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) gained 2% on better-than-expected sales and the announcement of a $1 billion stock buyback plan.
However, Wall Street wasn't all bad Thursday.
SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) sure didn't notice the down day. SPWR shares flared by 48% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A, BRK.B) announced it was investing between $2 billion and $2.5 billion in two of the solar company's projects. The news sent the sector's stocks charging, with Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL, +18.1%) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR, +7.6%) among notable gainers.
Shares of Spam producer Hormel (NYSE:HRL) headed higher after announcing it was buying the Skippy peanut butter brand from Unilever (NYSE:UL) for $700 million and announced a 13% increase in its dividend. Hormel shares gained 3%; UL finished down almost 1%.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) purchased privately held R2 Studios in a move to take advantage of R2's home-connectivity technologies. MSFT also spent the day teasing the possible release date of its Xbox 720 system to coincide with June's Electric Entertainment Expo. Neither piece of news excited investors as shares slid more than 1%.
Lastly, Burger King (NYSE:BKW) is making another run at McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) by changing its menu with the first change to its chicken offerings. Instead of selling chicken tenders, BKW will switch to chicken nuggets … a disappointment to those perfectly content with the tenders.
Three Up
- Vringo (AMEX:VRNG): Up 19.9% (58 cents) to $3.50.
- Herbalife (NYSE:HLF): Up 12.9% ($4.15) to $36.28.
- Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST): Up 8% ($4.34) to $58.78.
Three Down
- Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS): Down 6.5% (34 cents) to $4.90.
- GameStop (NYSE:GME): Down 5.1% ($1.30) to $24.36.
- UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH): down 4.7% ($2.55) to $51.99.
Marc Bastow is an Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he was long MSFT.


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When girls and women practise sport, they can profit from many health benefits. While these positive attributes far outweigh the risks involved in sports participation, there is scientific evidence that, under certain circumstances, the healthy body image of some female athletes can suffer through sport. In particular, the Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) can have a significant impact on the lives of the girls and women concerned.
The four "Hungry for Gold" videos are an educational tool aimed at athletes, parents, coaches and support staff, as well as administrators, informing them about the female athlete triad as well as the related health implications.
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Sport and exercise are part of a balanced, healthy lifestyle. But for some girls and women, especially in competitive sport, not balancing the needs of their bodies and their sports can have major consequences, called the female athlete triad.
The female athlete triad is a combination of three conditions: an energy deficit caused by unhealthy eating habits or excessive exercise, amenorrhea (disruption of menstruation) and osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones due to the loss of bone density and improper bone formation). A female athlete can have one, two, or all three parts of the triad.
For instance, when a female athlete's energy intake is inadequate to meet energy expenditure, the reproductive cycle can be disrupted, and, subsequently, bone health may be affected. Some female athletes may respond to pressure to meet unrealistic weight or body fat levels with excessive dieting (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) and/or excessive exercise.
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- Awards Daily: Ryan Adams notes that "Hereafter," the latest awards hopeful directed by Clint Eastwood, has received ringing endorsements from both the Los Angeles Times (which gives it 5-stars and calls Eastwood "a singular filmmaker") and the New York Times ("It's wonderful") that will go a long way towards counteracting the less than stellar response that the film received at Venice last month.
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TCHF Oregon website goes bilingual
Submitted by dan on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 09:29You CAN teach an old website new tricks!
After a lot of work and encouragement from Fr. David, I am happy to roll out a brand new feature of the TCHF website. We have gone bilingual.
You will notice a new item in the left panel labeled "Languages". We now support both english and spanish languages.
The content has not changed, we just now have spanish versions of it all. Just click the selector to switch between languages at any time.


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Hello I'm really new to Java I just downloaded a book by O'Reilly Media called Learning Java. I'm on the first chapter and I'm already stuck :=(:
Here's the code so far
I'm using NetBeans and it's saying "Cannot find symbol" on the line that hasCode:package hellojava;
import java.awt.Graphics;
import javax.swing.*;
public class Hellojava {
public static void main(String[] args) {
JFrame frame = new JFrame( "Hello, Java!");
frame.add( hello );
frame.setSize (300,300);
class HelloComponent extends JComponent {
HelloComponent hello = new HelloComponent();
public void paintComponent(Graphics g){
g.drawString("Hello, Java!", 125, 95);
on itCode:frame.add( hello );
When I try and run it I get an error message saying:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.RuntimeException: Uncompilable source code - Erroneous tree type: <any>
at hellojava.Hellojava.main(Hellojava.java:14)
Java Result: 1
BUILD SUCCESSFUL (total time: 2 seconds)
Can someone help I'm thinking there's a really simple solution to this but when I try and search for an answer it doesn't help because I don't understand what anybody's talking about.