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There was no close vote or public hemming and hawing in the most recent big decision made by the Triple S Planning Commission: Commissioners voted unanimously to deny the City of Shelbyville's request to rezone 73 acres on the corner of Harrington Mill Road and Freedom's Way from agriculture to light industrial.
Contrary to the recent protracted debate about the rezoning of the parcel near Red Orchard Park, Triple S reached this conclusion the correct way – by listening to the residents who would be affected by such a change and following a plan meticulously carved out of several meetings in 2006, when the zoning issue along the bypass was raised and a compromise agreement written into the county's comprehensive plan.
Whether you would agree that the city needed to convert this land for possible industrial development and whether you agree that the land is not suitable for residential use – as the city has suggested – is irrelevant when you consider that the commission charged with reviewing requests against the comprehensive plan simply was drawing lines as it should.
Last summer, the City of Shelbyville curiously annexed this property – which does share a railroad boundary with the Midland Industrial Park – at the request of its owners, Shelby County Magistrate Allen Ruble and his brother, Tom.
Then just a few months later, the city asked Triple S to go against its plan and change the zoning to afford the city more acreage to employ in pursuing industry.
We're all for such pursuits, but we have had several questions about this entire process, led by the most obvious: Why?
Why pick this plot of land for this zoning change so immediately after it was first available to the city and just a few months after the bypass opened?
Why was the Shelbyville City Council in apparent unanimity on advancing this issue?
And why now?
Shelbyville Mayor Tom Hardesty is a forthright and adamant leader. He puts the city and its well being before anything other than his family. He has proven trustworthy not only to voters but observers, as well.
Mr. Hardesty said after Triple S voted that the city may well go ahead and make the zoning change – as is its legal right – because he said the members of the council were so firmly committed to it.
If the city council so chooses that action, we would caution its members with two simple words: Saddle Ridge.
They may want to study what happened when developer William Hysinger planned to convert farm land near Simpsonville into a large housing development. He had civic support and approval from Triple S, but he did not have the backing of the residents.
And, through a protracted legal process, the residents ultimately won. There is no Saddle Ridge.
We would suspect that if the City of Shelbyville pursues this zone change against the residents' wishes, there could be expensive and divisive legal bloodletting.
Mr. Hardesty holds some key cards in this hand. If among them there is an ace that hasn't been seen by the public – perhaps that proverbial fish on the line – then let him drop that card now – or drop the rezoning matter entirely.
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Keeping up with an HIV medication regimen is a struggle that many people who are living with HIV have. However, very few people want to speak out about it. "If medication is saving your life, why wouldn't you remember to take it every day?" some might say. However, for those who are having trouble adhering, support is crucial. One of the best ways to adhere to your meds is to establish a daily routine that makes taking medication as normal as possible. Here, a few people living with HIV discuss their feelings on regimen routines.
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It's become a daily routine for me. I incorporate it into my morning routine of having coffee. You know, you get up, you do the "shower and shave" bit and then when I'm about to have coffee, I always make it a point to be the first thing I do with my first sip, take my medicine. As far as adherence, I find that one of the medications I take I have to take twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. The majority of the medications, the other medications, are all at once in the morning. So that's easy. The hard part is that last one at the end of the night. Because, sometimes, I forget. I go to bed, and I'll be in bed already and the medicine is only like three or four feet away, right next to my bed. And for some reason, I just won't take it sometimes, you know I'll be like "Oh, whatever." And then there are times that I kick myself in the butt, and I say "Get up, it's only three or four feet away, go and take your medicine." And so what I've learned is to dry swallow [laughs], cause I won't have anything to drink and that's usually a good excuse. "I don't have anything to drink," or, "I don't wanna go downstairs to get a glass." And so, now, it's like: get up, take it, dry swallow and forget about it. You know?
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Fehrenbach used history to explain today
T.R. Fehrenbach earned his credentials writing books, but he kept South Texans entertained by writing a newspaper column on the side.
Fehrenbach's failing health forced him to give up his column in August. He died Sunday.
After filing his weekly column for the Express-News — a ritual he enjoyed for 30 years — Fehrenbach would call editors to let them know he had submitted "my latest offering."
Former Express-News Copy Editor Maria Anglin served for several years as Fehrenbach's main point of contact at the newspaper.
"He really, really loved writing his opinion column. He'd call every week to talk about what he had written, what he was planning to write about and what he thought the public needed to be talking about but wasn't," she recalled.
Fehrenbach always was curious about what has happening around town as well as reader reaction. And he enjoyed stirring up controversy — within reason. Fehrenbach was a prudent columnist, but he would dive head first into volatile territory.
He had no fear. He had seen it all before. Actually, he had studied it all before.
And fortunately for our readers, it still entertained him enough to inspire his continued musings and interpretations well past the time most people call it a day.
The author of 18 nonfiction books, including the essential "Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans," Fehrenbach by far was more intellectual than the average newspaper columnist, and he used history as a platform to shine light on current events.
A column published March 24, which analyzed excessively divisive and self-destructive politics, illustrates the Fehrenbach style.
"If you study World War I — the seminal catastrophe of the 20th century — the elites sent millions of people to death and nations to destruction for no intelligent reason," Fehrenbach wrote. "Rivalry and mutual fear are not expressions of intelligence. Around the world today, most of humanity's problems stem from our inability to rule ourselves."
That column applied to today's dysfunctional situation in Washington, but it also will apply to future turf-minded, power-mad politicians in this nation and others. The column is timeless, not tied only to the day's headlines.
Fehrenbach's greatest gift as a columnist was his ability show readers how universal truths culled from history relate to today's tempests. Our problems are nothing new. Human nature is the common thread through history.
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Only 87 days until kickoff, my fellow mammals.
The North Haven football community lost one of their own Thursday as Matthew Jacques, 6, died from complications from a heart transplant. He was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect.
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The Register's Chip Malafronte wrote a column about Jacques that is worth your time.
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Your travel guide for tonight:
Gilbert/NW Regional (2-0) at North Branford (2-0), today, 6:30 p.m.: Two of the Pequot's top teams. RB Tony Ortiz (6 rushing TDs) and QB John Lippincott (3 rushing TDs) have both averaged over 10.7 yards a carry. North Branford has changed its offensive identity and run a lot more than last year. Josh Melaccio has averaged 9.7 yards a carry with four touchdowns for last season's Class S runner-ups.
Bristol Eastern (2-0, 0-0 CCC D-II West) at No. 8 Middletown (2-0, 0-0), today, 7 p.m.: Eastern has already knocked off two perennial winners — Berlin (21-14) and Hartford Public (17-7). It moves up a class tonight as the Blue Dragons are a Class L contender.
East Catholic (1-1, 0-0 CCC D-III West) at Rocky Hill (2-0, 0-0), 7 p.m.: East Catholic was tied after three quarters with Platt last week before losing (40-26). The Terriers figured to be among the best teams in the CCC D-III and have played like it so far. It's also GOD'S OFFENSE v. GOD'S OFFENSE.
Northwest Catholic (2-0, 0-0 CCC D-III West) at Bloomfield (2-0, 0-0), today, 7 p.m.: Northwest needs a challenge as it's already routed two overmatched foes. Bloomfield could give it one.
No. 1 Ansonia (2-0) at Holy Cross (1-1), today, 7 p.m.: Speaking of teams that need to be challenged, Ansonia has won its first two games by a combined score of 106-13. The Crusaders have a good defense. It'll have to be great tonight.
Fairfield Prep (1-1) at Notre Dame-W.H. (1-1), today, 7 p.m.: Hey, it's the two teams No. 4 St. Joseph beat to start its season! Prep lost on a game-ending 42-yard Hail Mary touchdown last Friday (36-34). Juniors Joseph Ganim (6.25 yards per carry) and Colton Smith (6.6 yards per carry, 2 TDs) have led the Jesuits ground game. The Green Knights will hand the ball off to Cameran Tucker as often as needed. He ran 28 times for 243 yards and 4 TDs in a Week 1 loss to the Cadets (47-28).
Newtown (2-0) at Brookfield (2-0), today, 7 p.m.: Newtown's offense was a bit clunky in last week's 22-14 win over Bethel, odd given that it returned almost the entire starting lineup from its SWC championship team. The young Bobcats have already showed their potential. Sophomore Bobby Drysdale has averaged 12.1 yards a carry with 5 TDs.
Ridgefield (2-0) at No. 4 St. Joseph (2-0), Saturday, 1:30 p.m.: Ridgefield has been a consistent winner and has several offensive weapons. Will Bonaparte has averaged 10.3 yards with 6 TDs for Ridgefield. Jordan Vazzano has already thrown nine TDs for the Cadets.
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Mike DiMauro, The Day: This Poll Open To Debate, and, Week 3 ECC football capsules
Sean Bowley, GameTimeCT: Week 3 Games To Watch, and, his Week 3 state football guide
Jim Bransfield, Middletown Press: Middletown, Xavier have big weekend tests
Kyle Brennan, Waterbury Republican-American: Gimme 5: Keeping eye on some off-radar teams
Kyle Brennan and Mark Jaffee, Waterbury Republican-American: Week 3 predictions
Scott Ericson, Hearst Inc.: Ridgefield v. St. Joseph preview
David Fierro, Hearst Inc.: Greenwich football team hosts New Canaan in key FCIAC matchup
Michael Fornabaio, Hearst Inc.: Despite new faces, Bunnell-Masuk remains big rivalry
Dave Greenleaf, Bristol Press: Bristol Central set to face tough test in No. 9 Windsor
Carl Josephson, New Britain Herald: New Britain shoots for 2-0 start against Manchester, and, Southington ready for Simsbury's triple-option offense
Sean Krofssik, Meriden Record-Journal: Leather, lace and one fine line
Chris McLaughlin, The Herald: Newington trying to rebound tonight against Hall
Mike Pucci, New Haven Register: Notre Dame's Cam Tucker in top tier of state's running backs, and, his Week 3 picks
Kevin D. Roberts, Bristol Press: Huge challenge awaits for Bristol Eastern
Matt Straub, New Britain Herald: Plainville battles Platt with first place on line
Tom Yantz, Hartford Courant: Hard Work Pays Off for Canton, and, Capital Prep's Biggest Win Is By Big Score
Vaya con dios....
Only 87 days until kickoff, my fellow mammals.
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Arrest made in more than 100 synthetic pot overdoses in New Haven
White House drafts more security clearance cancellations demanded by Trump
Navy's $11 billion aircraft carrier falling short on reducing labor costs
Groton-New London Airport to celebrate National Aviation Day with annual event
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May 10, SAN FRANCISCO – University of California President Janet Napolitano addressed an estimated crowd of 5,000 at the 133rd Annual Commencement Ceremony for University of California Hastings College of the Law today, congratulating students for entering a "family of alumni that has demonstrated an incredible commitment to public service—an incredible commitment to making a difference."
"To be blunt," began Napolitano, "I envy you. I envy what's before you in life. Most of all, I envy all the fresh opportunities that lie ahead for you to make a difference in the world."
As they enter the legal profession, students of the 2014 graduating class were urged to consider what they will do to make a difference.
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Napolitano invoked the legacies of four legal giants whose reputations are bound with UC Hastings: Ambassador Chris Stevens '89; Mayor Willie Brown Jr. '58; Congressional Representative Jackie Speier '76; and Clara Foltz, a divorced mother of five who sued UC Hastings for admission in 1879 and became the first woman lawyer on the West Coast.
She spoke of Stevens' service in the Peace Corps and in Benghazi, where he was killed in an attack on the embassy. She spoke of Brown's rousing speech at the raucous 1972 Democratic National Convention. And she spoke movingly about Rep. Speier's injuries when she and Congressman Leo Ryan were shot, Ryan fatally, on a tarmac as they attempted to investigate the Peoples Temple cult in Guyana. The Jonestown massacre, as it came to be known, claimed the lives of 918 in 1978, most in a mass murder in which many were forced to take their own lives.
Foltz, Napolitano noted, authored a state bill that replaced "white male" with "person," allowing women and people of color to become attorneys in California. In September 1878, she passed the bar and became the first woman admitted to the California Bar. At the insistence of its women students, UC Hastings College of the Law granted Foltz a posthumous degree of Doctor of Laws in 1991.
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Uniquely located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, the Mediterranean Basin is one of the most biologically rich and complex regions on Earth (1). With almost 12,000 of its species found nowhere else, the Mediterranean Basin is considered to be one of the planet's biodiversity 'hotspots', due to the region's high level of endemism (2).
Having been occupied by humans for around eight thousand years, the Mediterranean Basin has unsurprisingly undergone dramatic alterations from the original major vegetation type of oak, deciduous and conifer forests (2). Despite this, the region is still home to a dramatic variety of habitats, including pine forests, mountain ranges up to 4,500 metres high, floristically spectacular scrublands and stretches of dramatic coastline (2) (3). It also boasts the world's largest inland sea, the Mediterranean Sea, which covers 2.5 million square kilometres and is home to a remarkably diverse selection of marine life (1) (3) (4).
The Mediterranean Basin has what is termed a 'Mediterranean climate', which describes the distinct, subtropical climate shared by five regions around the world, of which the Mediterranean Basin is the largest (5). This climate is typified by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters (5). In spite of this generalisation, the temperature and rainfall can vary greatly throughout the region, with the mean annual rainfall ranging from as little as 100 millimetres in some areas to over 4,000 millimetres in others (1). The climate is also generally considered to be harsher on the northern than the southern shores of the Mediterranean Sea (1).
The Mediterranean Basin encompasses the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, and covers 2,085,292 square kilometres (2). It includes 24 countries which are spread across 3 continents.
From west to east the Mediterranean Basin stretches around 3,800 kilometres between Portugal and Lebanon, and around 1,000 kilometres north to south, from Italy to Morocco and Libya (1) (3). It also includes some 5,000 islands around the Mediterranean Sea and the Macaronesian islands in the North Atlantic Ocean (2).
The Mediterranean Basin is particularly noted for its spectacular array of endemic plants, with 52 percent of the 22,500 species found nowhere else in the world (2). The level of endemism is especially high on the islands of the Mediterranean, where species have evolved to survive in very specific habitats (2) (6). The Maltese rock-centaury (Cheirolophus crassifolius) grows only on the windy cliffs of Malta (3) whilst the pink-flowered Silene hicesiae is only known to occur on the slopes of two volcanic islets (7).
Due to the long history of human occupation in the Mediterranean Basin, many of the forests have been replaced by floristically rich scrubland (2). This ubiquitous Mediterranean scrub is sometimes classified in to different types, depending on factors such as the plant composition and soil type, although the boundaries between these are blurred, producing a mosaic of plant communities (3) (8). Perhaps the most iconic inhabitant of the scrubland is the olive tree (Olea europaea), a small, evergreen tree best known for its edible fruit (3) (9). A range of familiar aromatic shrubs such as lavender (Lavandula), thyme (Thymus) and rosemary (Rosmarinus) also grow there, along with medically important plants like felty germander (Teucrium polium) (3) (10). As well as providing an array of habitats, this complex mixture of plants puts on a spectacular floral display every spring (3).
The forested areas of the Mediterranean Basin are much more diverse than those found in other areas of Europe (2) (3). Of the 290 tree species native to the Mediterranean Basin, an incredible 201 are endemic (2). The cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) in particular is renowned for its timber, having been utilised for thousands of years and now holding pride of place on the Lebanese flag (11). The only palm species native to Europe, the Cretan date palm (Phoenix theophrasti), is also found in the Mediterranean Basin, existing in a few scattered populations in Crete and Turkey (12) (13).
The Mediterranean Sea is host to a range of unique plants, including up to 200 endemic macroscopic species (4). One of the most important marine vegetation types, however, is the meadows of seagrass, such as Posidonia oceanica, which supports over 80 percent of the fish yield in the Mediterranean (4).
Despite the Mediterranean Basin having fewer mammal and bird species than other biodiversity 'hotspots', it is still home to 220 mammal species, an impressive 11 percent of which are endemic to the region (2).
One of the most charismatic species, the Critically Endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus), uses the secluded sea caves of the region to breed in. Europe's only species of primate, the Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), and the world's most threatened species of cat, the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), also live in the Mediterranean region, along with 23 of the world's 85 cetacean species (2) (14).
As well as being home to around 500 species of bird, 25 of which are endemic, the Mediterranean Basin is an important migration route, with some two billion birds travelling to, or through, the region every year (2) (3).
Of the year-round residents in the Mediterranean Basin, the Spanish imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti) is perhaps one of the most stunning. The spectacular array of endemic species also includes the Raso lark (Alauda razae) and the Balearic shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus) (2). The region also harbours populations of globally threatened bird species, including the Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus), the marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris) and the slender-billed curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) (2).
Reptiles and amphibians
An amazing diversity of reptiles exists in the Mediterranean Basin, with 48 percent of the 355 reptile species occurring nowhere else in the world (15). The lizards of the genus Gallotia occur only on the Canary Islands and include the Gran Canaria giant lizard (Gallotia stehlini), the Tenerife speckled lizard (Gallotia intermedia) and the Hierro giant lizard (Gallotia simonyi) (15).
Many of the amphibian species are also unique to the region, with 64 percent of the 106 species being endemic (15). Fascinating examples of the amphibian diversity include the Mallorcan midwife toad (Alytes muletensis) and the cave salamander (Proteus anguinus) (14) (15).
Fish and invertebrates
Encompassing both freshwater and marine habitats, the Mediterranean Basin unsurprisingly has a wide range of aquatic inhabitants. The Mediterranean Sea is home to some 519 species of bony fish, sharks and rays, of which 74 species are endemic (14). The freshwater habitats are also very diverse, with 60 endemic species, including the Ghizáni (Ladigesocypris ghigii), which has recently been saved from extinction by careful management of its habitat (2) (14).
With so many plants in the Mediterranean region there is an associated high diversity of invertebrates (3). About 75 percent of the estimated 150,000 European invertebrate species occur in the Mediterranean Basin (16). Scorpions, cicadas, dragonflies and a array of colourful butterflies are but a few of the invertebrate groups that live there (6).
Having been occupied by humans for some 8,000 years, the Mediterranean Basin has been under human influence for far longer than any other biological 'hotspot' (2). Currently home to around 455 million people, the Mediterranean region is also visited by an additional 246 million tourists every year (14). The pressure from this volume of people is causing severe degradation of the Mediterranean's natural environment, and only five percent of the original habitat remains unaltered (2) (14).
For centuries, the farming systems of the Mediteranean Basin have existed as a delicate balance between productivity and wildlife conservation (7). However, ancient practices have been abandoned in recent years in favour of intensive, industrial-scale methods (3) (7). Deforestation, intensive grazing and fires have all led to the loss of habitat vital to endemic species (2). Development for the tourism industry has also placed a great deal of pressure on coastal habitats, with the construction of hotels and holiday homes resulting in many areas of coastline disappearing under concrete (2) (3).
Freshwater ecosystems are under particularly high pressure, with the demand for water for crop irrigation approaching unsustainable levels (3) (14). There are also more than 3,500 dams in Mediterranean rivers, permanently altering the flow regime and habitat of many species (14). As a result, more than 56 percent of endemic freshwater fish are currently classified as being threatened with extinction (14). Pollution, invasive species and climate change are all also impacting on the biodiversity of the region (14).
Conservation in the Mediterranean Basin is by no means a new concept, with areas of natural resources being set aside by the Greeks and Romans for protection up to 2,000 years ago (2). However, today as little as 4.3 percent of the Mediterranean Basin is set aside as protected areas. A major conservation aim is to expand these protected areas, although there are fears these will still be too small to support populations of threatened endemic species (2).
A conservation method that has met with some success is the creation of biosphere reserves, where the resources and land within the reserve are allowed to be used in a sustainable manner. This strategy of balancing conservation with the needs of people is likely to be important in the success of any conservation measure in the Mediterranean (2). A number of other management plans have also been implemented, including the Strategic Action Programme for the Conservation of Biological Diversity (SAP BIO), which aims to assess the marine and coastal biodiversity of the Mediterranean Basin and identify the best ways to enhance and protect these important habitats (17). There is also currently a 25 year plan to reduce land-based pollution (4).
Despite still facing many pressures, the Mediterranean Basin's recognition as a global biodiversity 'hotspot' provides hope for its future, with these hotspot areas being recommended as conservation priorities (18).
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On his first day back from vacation, President Barack Obama met with federal regulators at the White House.
The topic? The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act — most of which hasn't even been written yet.
John Zumbrun of Bloomberg News joins Here & Now to explain.
- Josh Zumbrun, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for Bloomberg News. He tweets @JoshZumbrun.
From NPR and WBUR Boston, I'm Jeremy Hobson. It's HERE AND NOW.
Federal regulators need to speed up reforms of the financial industry. That was the message yesterday from President Obama who met with regulators at the White House. It has been almost three years since the Dodd-Frank financial reform bill was passed, and only about 40 percent of the reforms in that bill have actually been written. Joining us to discuss is Josh Zumbrun, Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg News. Josh, welcome.
JOSH ZUMBRUN: Thanks for having me.
HOBSON: So Dodd-Frank was passed in the wake of, as they always say, the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression. There was an expectation that regulators would move quickly. Why aren't they?
ZUMBRUN: The regulators, I think it's fair to say, are trying to move quickly, but the regulations that they've been tasked with writing are so complex. It requires so much agreement from the different regulators that it's been very difficult for them to complete the rules on the sort of timeline that was originally envisioned.
HOBSON: But what are the biggest parts of the law that have yet to be written?
ZUMBRUN: Two especially big ones are - the one is the so-called Volcker Rule that would just limit - that would limit - if it ever goes into effect, it'll limit the kind of risky proprietary trading that banks are allowed to do with their own money. The other thing is the mortgage rules that, you know, mortgages were so much at the heart of this crisis, and the new mortgage rules that are called for in the legislation still haven't been finalized.
HOBSON: What would those rules do?
ZUMBRUN: They would kind of standardized what makes a plain vanilla mortgage. Anybody who's trying to get a mortgage the last couple of years has probably found that it's very difficult, that the standards are very tight right now, that, you know, maybe if you don't have stable income on your W-2 tax forms - maybe you have good income, but if it's not stable, that can make it a lot harder to get a mortgage. These have set forth the rules for these things and would have a lot of clarity and would make it easier - presumably to make it easier for people to get mortgages because the banks would know the rules to write them.
HOBSON: Now, Josh, you say that these rules are so complex that maybe the regulators can't agree on them and that's why it's taking so long. The other storyline that is out there is that Wall Street is pushing back against these rules in a big way, and that lobbying effort is what's keeping them from being written.
ZUMBRUN: It's definitely true that the banks have been trying very hard to influence the process. And that to some extent, any sort of delay is good for them because it raises the prospect of somebody can get in there and modify the rule in a good way. But for the most part, the regulators are making progress with all these rules. They think they'll complete the Volcker Rule this year. And I wouldn't be stunned if they actually do make that belated deadline.
HOBSON: Now, there is also some opposition in Congress. Not everybody wants these rules in the first place. Representative Jeb Hensarling, he's a Republican, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said yesterday, quote, "Dodd-Frank is an incomprehensibly complex piece of legislation that is harmful to our floundering economy and in dire need of repeal." So what about the congressional opposition?
ZUMBRUN: There's congressional opposition on two fronts. One is that the Dodd-Frank Bill is just too complex and it goes too far. Another complaint that we've seen from Senators Sherrod Brown from Ohio and David Vitter from Louisiana is that the bill doesn't go far enough in kind of simplifying and restraining the very biggest of banks. So there's criticism of the bill from both sides; that it's going too far, that it doesn't go far enough in the most important areas.
HOBSON: And, Josh, before we let you go, we are coming up on, what, five years since Lehman Brothers collapsed. There going to be a lot of people asking the question of whether we're really prepared for another crisis, especially if we haven't even implemented the law that was passed after the last one.
ZUMBRUN: I wouldn't despair as much as that. You know, some of these rules are unwritten, but some really important progress has been made. The Fed has been really pushing banks pretty hard to build up safety buffers, to hold more capital and reserve in case there's an emergency. And so although Dodd-Frank isn't completely written, I don't think that would - should be interpreted to mean that no progress has been made.
HOBSON: Josh Zumbrun, Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg News. Thanks so much.
ZUMBRUN: Thanks for having me.
HOBSON: And up next, we will talk about the country's helium reserve. That's next, HERE AND NOW. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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What do I think about when I know there's a cruise on the near horizon? Books!
I know, I should be drooling over the exotic destinations I'll be seeing for the first time, the delicious food onboard and ashore, or having someone else pick up after my husband and me daily. But no, I can hardly wait for the consecutive sea days when time stretches out in front of me with nothing to do but read.
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SNL Looks to Add Writer Mike O'Brien and 4 Others to Cast
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Deadline reports that SNL is looking at five new funny people to join the cast. The first name isn't totally new: Mike O'Brien, who has been a writer for the show for four years and hosted the very popular web series "Seven Minutes in Heaven." The other four lesser-known names — Noël Wells, John Milhiser, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett — are all sketch performers at the UCB Theatre. Wells is a gifted impressionist, with over 10 million views on her YouTube channel. Mooney and Bennett (whom you might recognize from those AT&T ads with the little kids) are members of the sketch group Good Neighbor (YouTube channel with over 30 million views), which actually has a deal with Comedy Central that SNL will have to negotiate around. Milhiser, who runs the amazing Baguette-Me-Nots tumblr, is coming off a performance in the "New Faces: Characters" showcase at last month's Just for Laughs festival. As tends to be the case with SNL, nothing is a done-done deal until you hear Don Pardo announce their name on the show, but until then, watch a video of each and imagine how they'll fit in.
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By Jayni Carey of Jayni's Kitchen
For those of you who don't live in Kansas, I host a weekly cooking show, Jayni's Kitchen, that airs across much of the state. In January, my guest was Simran Sethi, a contributing environmental correspondent and expert for NBC News. She is routinely featured on Today, CNBC, and Nightly News with Brian Williams. She is also the host/writer of Sundance Channel's environmental program, The Green. The award-winning journalist is the Lacy C. Haynes Visiting Professional Chair at The University of Kansas' School of Journalism for 2007-2008.
Simran suggested that we do a show together based on the 100-mile meal concept. In other words, I would prepare a meal using ingredients that come from within 100 miles or less of where I live and Simran would explain why it is important to eat locally grown foods and to support local farmers. My challenge would be to find local ingredients to prepare the meal. This would be easy to accomplish in the spring or summer, but it was the middle of winter in Kansas and I thought it might be impossible. Simran, however, was convinced that I could turn out a meal that any locavore would be proud to serve. To my surprise, it turned out to be relatively easy to find a wealth of good food sources close to home.
In December, my search for local ingredients began at the annual Holiday Farmers' Market. The vendors sell goods they've produced from the summer bounty such as jams and jellies, local honey, canned fruits, pickled vegetables, cheeses, beef jerky and more. The selection was amazing.
Next, I went shopping at our local natural foods store, The Community Mercantile. "The Merc" is on top of the locavore trend and posts "Miles To The Merc" signs throughout the store. This helps shoppers identify what is local and how far it has traveled to get there. The Merc has developed a strong partnership with local farmers so that many of their products, most of which are organically grown, are available there year round. Even in the middle of winter, it was possible to find local ingredients including squash, salad greens, mushrooms, cheeses, eggs, butter, milk, cream, beef, pork and chicken. Simran says many foods on North American plates travel as far as 1,500 miles from farm to fork, so eating locally just makes sense. She says shipping foods over long distances requires more fuel for transportation, while buying products close to home supports the farmers, builds community, and helps the local economy. It also ensures that foods will be fresher and more nutritious.
The other great local food source was as close as it gets to my kitchen, my own backyard garden. Though the garden is long gone, I rescued my herbs and potted them last fall. I keep them in my kitchen window and they serve me well through the winter. The joy of snipping and chopping my own fresh herbs on a cold wintry day gives me a great deal of satisfaction. I also plant garlic every year and the summer harvest of softnecks keeps remarkably well and sees me through the winter months.
By show time, I was able to create a three-course meal, including wine, from ingredients just 47 miles or less from my home. There were a few exceptions, all of which were organic and/or Fair Trade Certified products: one leek, salt and pepper, sugar, wheat germ, vanilla, vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise and mustard. Simran says if you can't find what you need locally, buy organic and Fair Trade products, which supports policies that protect the environment and workers. Fair Trade empowers farmers and requires that they be paid a fair wage for their products. Purchasing Fair Trade products helps support small farmers over large agribusinesses.
If you would like to become a locavore, a person who strives to eat foods grown and produced within a 100-mile radius, here are a few tips:
- Shop at your local farmers' market and get to know the farmers. These folks love to talk about what they grown and raise, and you'll discover that it is comforting to be acquainted with the people who produce your food. It's easy to see the love and care they take to ensure the best possible products.
- Try growing a small backyard garden this summer. Your children can see where fruits and vegetables come from and experience the thrill of watching the garden grow.
- Learn your way around the natural foods store in your area and you'll be amazed to see what local, organic and Fair Trade Certified products are available.
Below is the menu from Jayni's Kitchen that I prepared with Simran Sethi on the episode called From Farm To Fork. Though these particular farmers and vendors may not serve your area, a little research is bound to turn up what is fresh and local in your community.
Oven-Roasted Free Range Chicken with Butternut Squash, Oyster Mushrooms and Garlic
1 free range chicken, about 31⁄2 pounds (Bauman's Cedar Valley Farms)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed (Jayni's backyard garden)
1 teaspoon each fresh rosemary, thyme, oregano and marjoram, chopped (Jayni's backyard garden)
1⁄3 cup white wine (Davenport Orchard and Winery)
1 teaspoon natural sea salt
1⁄4 teaspoon organic black pepper
3 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil
2 small heads garlic (Jayni's backyard garden)
4 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium butternut squash, about 11⁄2 to 2 pounds (locally grown)
1 medium organic leek
4 ounces oyster mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed (Wakarusa Valley Farm)
natural sea salt and organic black pepper, to taste
1⁄4 cup white wine (Davenport Orchards and Winery)
Place the chicken on a cutting board, breast-side down. Using kitchen shears, remove the tail. Butterfly the chicken by cutting down one side of the backbone from the thigh to the wing. Turn the chicken around and cut down the other side of the backbone, wing to thigh. (Or, remove the backbone in the same fashion using a sharp knife.) Turn the chicken over, breast-side up and press firmly on the breast to crack the breastbone. Rinse the chicken under cold running water, drain and pat dry with paper towels. Fold the wings back behind the body joint. Place the chicken in a large eco-friendly storage bag (or in a shallow pan).
Marinade: In a small bowl, combine the smashed garlic cloves, herbs, wine, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Pour the mixture over the chicken and seal the storage bag. Turn the bag over several times until the chicken is well-coated with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, turning the bag several times.
Remove the marinated chicken from the storage bag and place it on a baking rack, breast-side up. Place the rack in a large baking dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Using a sharp knife, slice about ½ ; inch off the top off the garlic heads to expose the cloves, and trim the root ends. Toss the heads with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them cut side down under the baking rack. Roast the chicken in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes while preparing the vegetables.
Cut the butternut squash in half, crosswise. Peel both portions with a vegetable peeler. Cut the bottom half of the squash in half, and using a large spoon, scoop out the seed pod. Cut the squash into 3⁄4-inch dice and place in a large bowl. Remove the root end of the leek and most of the green tops. Cut the leek in half, lengthwise. Rinse under cold running water (rinse between the layers to remove sand and dirt), drain and slice into ¼-inch half-rounds. Place the leek in the bowl with the squash. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and toss to coat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the trimmed oyster mushrooms in a separate bowl, season with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. After the chicken has cooked for 30 minutes, lift the chicken and baking rack off the baking dish and add the squash and leek mixture to the baking dish. Scatter the mushrooms on top of the squash and turn the garlic heads cut side up. Replace the rack with the chicken and continue roasting for 30 to 45 minutes more, until the chicken, vegetables and mushrooms are tender. (The total cooking time is 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.) Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
Transfer the vegetables and garlic heads from the baking dish to a warm platter. Pour the pan drippings and browned bits in the baking dish into a fat separator. Remove the fat and pour the pan juices into a small saucepan, add ¼ ; cup of white wine and simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Cut the chicken into quarters and top with the wine sauce. Serve the vegetables and garlic on the side. Serves 4.
Wine Recommendation: 2006 Davenport Chardonel from Davenport Vineyard.
Mixed Salad Greens with Honey Dijon Dressing, Pickled Vegetables and Cheese
4 to 6 ounces mixed salad greens (Wakarusa Valley Farm)
Honey Dijon Dressing:
2 tablespoons clover honey (Blossom Trail Bee Ranch)
4 teaspoons organic Dijon mustard
2 tablespoon organic mayonnaise
2 tablespoons organic red wine vinegar
natural sea salt and organic black pepper, to taste
pickled corn or asparagus spears (Pendleton's Country Market)
soft cow's milk cheese or crumbled goat cheese (local farmstead cheeses)
honey toasted sunflower seeds (Sunflower Food & Spice Company)
Rinse the salad greens and spin in a salad spinner, or drain well. Place the greens in a large salad bowl.
Honey Dijon Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard and mayonnaise. Whisk in the red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
Pour as much of the dressing as desired over the greens and toss to coat. Top each salad with pickled corn or asparagus spears, cheese and sunflower seeds. Serves 4 to 6.
Honey Wheat Ice Cream
2 cups whole milk (Iwig Family Dairy)
4 eggs, separated (Bauman's Cedar Valley Farms)
1⁄2 cup organic sugar (Fair-Trade Certified)
1⁄2 cup clover honey (Blossom Trail Bee Ranch)
2 cups heavy cream, well chilled (Iwig Family Dairy)
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
3 tablespoons organic toasted wheat germ
Pour the milk into a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until very hot and bubbly, just below simmering. Remove the pan from the heat.
Separate the egg and place yolks and sugar in a large mixing bowl. (Reserve the egg whites for another use.) Using a wire whisk, whisk until the mixture is pale yellow and falls into ribbons when the whisk is lifted from the bowl. Slowly pour about ½ ; cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Pour the egg mixture slowly into the saucepan of remaining milk, stirring constantly. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring continually, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
Pour the custard through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any curdled bits. Stir in the honey until dissolved. Stir in the chilled cream and vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or until the mixture is well chilled.
When ready to freeze, stir the wheat germ into the ice cream mixture. Freeze the mixture in an ice cream freezer according to the manufacturer's directions. Makes 1 quart.


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Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's godson has allegedly been attacked and verbally abused after attempting to stop a man removing banners supporting the Yes vote in the same-sex marriage survey.
Sean Foster, 19, was assaulted by a man as he waited at a bus stop on Oxford Street in the Brisbane suburb of Bulimba on Tuesday at about 9am.
The man, who was reportedly pulling down rainbow "Bulimba 4 Marriage Equality" flags at the time, is yet to be identified and Queensland Police are continuing their investigations, however Mr Foster's godfather took to social media on Wednesday to upload a photo of his bloodied face, allegedly taken after the altercation.
"So many warnings to Turnbull about what this postal vote could unleash. Now my godson Sean has been punched while sitting at his bus stop, for objecting when a man began ripping down rainbow banners and hurling verbal abuse," Mr Rudd posted to his 53,000 followers on Instagram.
He also tweeted the photo to his 1.7 million followers; "So many warnings to Turnbull about what the postal vote cld [sic] unleash. Now my godson Sean has been punched standing up for #MarriageEquality," he said.
Findings by the ABC's Vote Compass released on Wednesday show support for the Yes vote in Queensland is the lowest than any other state or territory. The five Australian electorates with the lowest support for same-sex marriage are all just outside of Brisbane.
Mr Foster is a musician and plays guitar for the indie rock band, Concrete Surfers. Mr Rudd tagged the band in his social media post.
The quartet, according to triple J are "raising the ears of skate rock lovers across Australia", and are set to release a new single in the coming days.
Fairfax Media has approached Mr Foster and his management for comment.
The story Kevin Rudd's godson attacked defending Yes campaign posters first appeared on The Sydney Morning Herald.


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Chef Rich Garcia's Trash Fish Minestrone Soup
This minestrone soup is Chef Rich Garcia's take on a classic comfort food. It uses "trash fish," the less marketable or more unusual types of seafood.
8 oz. dried Maine yellow-eyed beans, soaked overnight (any dried white bean will work)
8 oz. Maine lobster
8 oz. dogfish filets, boneless/skinless, cut into 1"x1" chunks
8 oz. Gulf of Maine pollock filets, boneless/skinless, cut into 1"x1" chunks
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 oz. slab bacon, cut into 1/4" pieces
2 stalks celery, diced
2 medium onions, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 quarts lobster stock (or substitute with high quality fish stock)
1/2 cup winter squash, diced (butternut, red kuri, or other)
1 white potato cut into 1/2" cubes
6 oz. kale, rough chopped
1/2 cup shredded Savoy cabbage
Sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and sugar (To taste)
15 oz. canned plum tomatoes drained and chopped
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated
Cook the soaked beans in water until they are just tender. Set aside.
Cook the Maine lobster and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Using a large, heavy soup pot, fry the bacon in the olive oil. Add the chopped celery, onion, and carrots, stirring and cooking until the vegetables start to soften. Pour in 1-1/2 quarts of lobster stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the dogfish and pollock. Then add squash, potato, kale, and cabbage. Season to taste with sea salt, fresh pepper, and sugar.
Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for about 45 minutes, adding plum tomatoes about halfway through the cooking time.
When ready to serve, bring the soup to just under a boil and stir in the beans, lobster, and remainder of lobster stock. Transfer to soup bowls and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of fresh Parmesan cheese on top.
Serves: 12
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WASHINGTON — Senate leaders neared the completion Monday night of a bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling and end the government shutdown while the rest of the world braced for the possibility of a U.S. default that could set off a global financial disaster.
Negotiators talked into the evening as senators from both parties coalesced around a plan that would lift the debt limit through Feb. 7, pass a resolution to finance the government through Jan. 15 and conclude formal discussions on a long-term tax and spending plan no later than Dec. 13, according to one Senate aide briefed on the plan.
But while both Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican leader, and Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, the Democratic leader, praised the progress that was made in the Senate, it was already clear that the most conservative members of the House were not going to go along quietly with a plan that does not accomplish their goal from the outset of this two-week crisis: dismantling the president's health care law.
"We've got a name for it in the House: It's called the Senate surrender caucus," said Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan. "Anybody who would vote for that in the House as Republican would virtually guarantee a primary challenger."
There have been other showdowns between Republican lawmakers and President Barack Obama that went to the last minute: In 2011, lawmakers reached a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling two days before officials said a default was possible, resulting in a stock market plunge and the downgrading of the nation's credit rating.
But the real possibility that as of Thursday the government would not be able to meet its obligations prompted grim warnings of an economic catastrophe that could ripple through stock markets, foreign capitals, corporate boardrooms, state budget offices and the bank accounts of everyday investors.
"If Republicans aren't willing to set aside their partisan concerns in order to do what's right for the country, we stand a good chance of defaulting, and defaulting could have a potentially devastating effect on the economy," Obama told reporters at Martha's Table, a Washington-area food bank.
Officials in several states said a default would mean unprecedented but unknown consequences to federal programs that are administered by the states, like Medicaid and food stamp programs. They also said that a market collapse could undermine state pension plans. And higher interest rates from a default on federal bonds could make short-term borrowing more difficult and costly for states.
"This has us pretty nervous; it's just a mess," said John E. Nixon, the budget director for the state of Michigan. "We are taking it very seriously, and we have our agencies preparing contingency plans. But obviously nobody really knows how it's going to unfold, so you can only plan so much."
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By Pete Marshall, Goal.com
Lionel Messi once more took center stage as his hat trick helped Barcelona to a 4-0 victory over Ajax in UEFA Champions League group play.
The Argentinian scored in both halves of the Group H fixture at the Camp Nou, to give Barcelona victory in the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
It marked an emotional Champions League debut for coach Gerardo Martino, with victory coming just a few days after the death of his father.
After a bright opening, Messi broke the deadlock with fierce free kick in the 22nd minute.
His second came 10 minutes after halftime with a cool finish from inside the area, before Gerard Pique put gloss on the scoreline with a header from Neymar's cross and Messi completed his treble when he feigned his shot before guiding an effort into the corner.
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson could have grabbed a consolation, but he saw his 77th-minute penalty saved by Victor Valdes.
Martino included Messi and Neymar in Barcelona's starting XI, with the latter making his Champions League debut.
The Dutch side had Siem de Jong available, following his recovery from a collapsed lung.
Barcelona dominated possession in the opening exchanges and it took the lead when Messi once again lived up to his tag of the world's best footballer with a stunning free kick in the 22nd minute.
After being felled by Lerin Duarte on the right, he picked himself up to hit a thunderous strike, with the ball going in off the the post as Kenneth Vermeer failed to keep it out at full stretch.
Ajax nearly stole an equalizer on the half-hour mark when Bojan curled a cross deep towards the far post and a diving header from Ricardo van Rhijn forced a smart reaction save from Valdes.
The visitors could have had a penalty when Sigthorsson went to ground under a challenge from Pique. The loose ball was met by Duarte, but he placed his first-time effort straight at Valdes.
After surviving those scares, Messi effectively ended the game as a contest in the 55th minute.
He controlled a Sergio Busquets pass on the right side of the box before feinting inside Stefano Denswil and firing his effort past Vermeer.
Barcelona continued to press and Neymar and Dani Alves both had efforts blocked.
And the pressure told in the 69th minute when Neymar played an in-swinging cross from the left that was met by the head of Pique to make it 3-0.
Messi then completed his hat trick with 15 minutes remaining. His dummied effort confused the whole defence, including Vermeer, before he slotted into the far corner.
Ajax could have had a consolation when Javier Mascherano fouled substitute Thulani Serero in the area but Sigthorsson saw his penalty beaten away by Valdes.
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Docu-Series on NYC's Drag Community to Air on Fusion TV
Fusion TV announced that the wigs will come off in a new and compelling docu-series, "Shade: Queens of NYC," premiering Thursday, October 5 @ 10:30 PM.
The 12-part, half hour series will move past the glam, glitz, and lip syncing and provide an intimate look inside the New York drag community. Shot in a vérité follow documentary format, "Shade" reveals a side of drag life never before seen on television, examining the unspoken stigmas, taboos and personal sacrifices that drag performers often face on their journey to stardom. Each episode will showcase the day-to-day lives of each performer, on and off the stage. Also, each week viewers will be treated to a spectacular musical number performed by the drag queens. While peeling back the drag personas and highlighting love, commitment, community, heartbreak, family and faith, "Shade" will explore what happens to New York's fiercest drag queens as they vie for adoration, validation and compensation. Brita Filter, Chelsea Piers, Holly Box-Springs, Jada Valenciaga, Jasmine Rice LaBeija, Marti Gould Cummings, "Showbiz Spitfire" Paige Turner, and Tina Burner are among the talent featured.
"Over the past several years, drag queens have taken center stage in culture and on TV but we've mostly only seen one facet of their lives." said Daniel Eilemberg, President of Fusion TV. "As Fusion TV has always been a home for passionate and diverse people to share their stories, it was important that we more wholly highlight drag queens, looking beyond the incredible artistry to showcase the people behind the performances and capture the dynamic spirit of this community."
From going deep on cultural obsessions to telling impactful stories that matter, Fusion TV is a channel that serves up a unique blend of enriching programming that reflects the shared passions and values of America's diverse youth.
The series will be produced in conjunction with Cowboy Bear Ninja and is co-created by Mike Kelton. Kelton along with Cowboy Bear Ninja's Michael Melamedoff and Rufus Lusk will serve as executive producers; Liz DeCesare of Authentic Management will also serve as an executive producer. Lisa Tucker will serve as showrunner. Marti Gould Cummings is also a consulting producer on the project.


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The Offline / Online Marketing Landscape
If there's one thing I've learned this year it is this: share a vaguely useful colourful chart on social media channels, and your ship will come in.
With that in mind, I have created yet another visualisation, this time dedicated to multichannel marketing.
There are so many different ways of reaching customers these days, and I wanted to provide a really straightforward overview of some of the most important routes to market.
So without further ado, here's the chart. Click on the image to see a bigger version...
A Smörgåsbord of Content Marketing Metrics
What kind of content marketing metrics should you be measuring, to determine whether you have the right strategy in place? Which metrics are the best indicators of success?
Back in 2012 we published some research on attitudes to measuring content marketing. After surveying 1,300 marketers we found that unique visitors was the main metric used to determine whether content was successful, followed by views, and then time spent on site.
These are perfectly reasonable things to track, and they are meaningful to a point, but most businesses will only invest in things that affect profits and sales. With that in mind, views and visits might not be best thing to focus on.
So what are the best content marketing metrics to track? After all, there's more to life than visitors and page impressions, right?
Introducing the Content Marketing Team Matrix
A few months ago I created the Periodic Table of Content Marketing, to provide a handy – and hopefully helpful - cut-out-and-keep guide for content professionals.
The table was both practical and tactical, which resulted in more than tens of thousands of shares, and hundreds of thousands of views. I remain humbled by its popularity, and the feedback I've had since I published it.
Since then I've been asked many questions, of which two stand out:
- Why does 'content strategy' only have one element dedicated to it?
- What kind of skills does a content team need?
To answer the first question, it's simply that content strategy is such a big subject that it merits a table of its own, or something similar. There is much to be said about audiences, legacy content, global vs local approaches to management, team workflow, brand guidelines, and countless other important things. Watch this space.
The second question is one close to my heart.
Since 2006 I've had the pleasure of assembling a marvellous team here at Econsultancy. We box well above our weight – there are only six of us on 'Team Content' yet we're averaging more than a million stories read a month. Not bad, for a niche blog.
But what would a content team look like if I were to assemble one from scratch today? What skills are required in 2014, in the post-social, content marketing, mobile age? What is the perfect recipe for success?
14 motion design trends for web and mobile interfaces
Simplicity is the key to great design. Anything that complicates or irritates should be immediately jettisoned, in favour of a cleaner approach, and functionality should always come before beauty.
As such I still get shivers when I think about animation and web design, given the amount of user experience crimes committed over the years. Animation was a dirty word. It meant too many crazy gifs, too many flashing ads, or even worse, it meant 'innovative' Flash websites.
Lots of websites still suffer from animation overload, but when done with appropriate amounts of restraint I think motion can help improve the user experience.
Moving backgrounds, rolldown navigation and micro UX effects were three of the web design trends I highlighted back in January. I think a broader trend is the rise of animation / motion, and no doubt it will be on next year's list.
I thought I'd explore some of the different areas of a website (or mobile app) where motion can come into play, to improve the user experience by communicating meaning, or as a visual flourish that bridges the gap between clicking and loading.
Before we begin, let us doff our hats in the direction of HTML5 and CSS3, not to mention better browsers, faster devices, nicer screens, and quicker internet connections. All of these things have allowed designers to use motion in a way that doesn't suck.
A bunch of these examples come from the ever-enlightening Codrops, which should probably be on your reading list if it isn't already.
Ok, brace yourself for some gifs...
44 reasons why people don't trust your website
Why do people trust - or distrust - a website? What is it about the content, the design choices, or the usability of a website that makes it seem untrustworthy?
Last month I spotted this great thread on reddit, where people explained what makes them trust / distrust company websites. I thought I'd extract some of the suggestions, and a few quotes, and I've added a bunch of my own.
The usual caveats apply: all rules are there to be broken, and our own website needs to be improved.
No doubt there are a lot of other reasons, so by all means leave a comment below if I've missed something.
12 upwardly responsive websites designed for big screens
Responsive design has been a hot trend in the past couple of years, with plenty of brands adapting their websites for smartphone and tablet users. But here's the thing: responsive design should work for bigger screens too.
I have a 27 inch iMac with a 2560 x 1440 screen resolution, and not many sites make full use of my screen. It seems like a waste. The best responsive websites will be optimised for wider displays, as well as narrower ones.
It goes without saying that a growing proportion of your website's visitors will be using handheld devices with little screens, but you may be surprised by how many people use bigger screens. Certainly I was.
I thought I'd unearth a few examples of brands that are thinking big, as well as small. I shall kick things off by looking at our own stats, to prove the business case.
Content marketing ideas: five key tools and one killer tip
Last month I released the Periodic Table of Content Marketing, a kind of visual checklist to help people create the right kind of content to support their business goals. But what is the right kind of content?
The table is an overview of the key elements of content marketing, but it stops short of suggesting specific subject-orientated ideas relevant to your brand / audience.
That's where James Welsh comes in. He has built a search / suggestion tool based around my table, and it works surprisingly well. I thought I'd introduce it, as well as a few other tried and tested content idea generators. They will help you brainstorm ideas.
So first, onto the tools (click on the screenshots to access them), but be sure to read the section underneath on advanced idea generation. Dan Shure's post is a tremendous resource for those of you prepared to go the extra mile. The tip I have focused on should save you a lot of time.
10 sketchy text formatting tips for Twitter and Facebook
Ever wanted to use bold or italics in a tweet? Or a strikethrough, in a Facebook update? Or to use a special character of some kind? Well here's your chance…
It's Friday, so I thought I'd cobble together a throwaway post based around the different text styles you can use on Twitter. Click on an image to go to the appropriate text rendering tool.
Apologies if this leads to a spate of nonsensical, illegible tweets.
Unicode… so much to answer for.
15 delicious examples of card-based web design
The rise of the smartphone has ushered in a new way of thinking among web designers and developers, who need to create websites that work on smaller screens.
The constraints of smaller screens have actually helped the web to become that little bit more modular, with responsive design now one of the foremost web design trends: pages can be broken up into their constituent parts, and reordered on the fly, depending on browser or screen sizes. Content spread over three or four columns can be repositioned into just one.
This has refocused attention on 'cards', as a design pattern for displaying information in bite-sized chunks. Cards are ideal for the TL;DR generation, perfect for mobile devices and responsive design, and I think we'll be seeing a lot more of them in the months and years ahead. The format may not be new, but it's on the rise.
What is a card, exactly? Well, they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but commonly cards will include information such as a title, a user name, a picture, and various icons. Sometimes there might be a brief amount of text, for example a product description. In a sense, they are miniature, condensed web pages.
Cards were one of my 18 web design trends for 2014, and I wanted to highlight some beautiful examples of card-based user interfaces. Tuck in!
Why Econsultancy has implemented nofollow for guest blogging
There has been a lot of noise recently about guest blogging, and whether or not it is something that Google will crack down on.
Well, the guest blogging Armageddon is upon us, and we have decided to take a safety first approach.
That means adding nofollow to links in the bios of guest bloggers, something that we implemented yesterday.
I'll explain our thinking in a bit more detail. First, some facts…
14 beautiful designs based around shades of colour
Earlier this year I highlighted monochromatic design and hypercolour as two of my 18 web design trends for 2014. There is a third way that lives inbetween these two approaches: choosing a limited palette and using different shades of colour.
Designers who go down this route typically choose one vibrant colour (and various shades thereof) and offset it against a neutral background. Sometimes two (or more) complementary colours come into play.
I thought I'd share a few examples, to hopefully provide you with a little visual inspiration. Many of these examples are, to my eye, rather elegant.
Introducing The Periodic Table of Content Marketing
I've written a lot about content strategy over the past decade. I've also highlighted various niche tactics that can help content creators to succeed, as well as plenty of examples of excellent content. But I haven't created many visualisations, and recently I have been keen to do one.
Surprisingly, nobody has yet created a periodic table for content marketing, so I thought I'd have a go.
Before I introduce it, allow me to doff my hat at Dmitri Mendeleev, who first published the periodic table of elements. I'll also nod in the direction of Danny Sullivan, who created one based around SEO success factors.
Let me also say that I hope that this is helpful, as the world is awash with dubious infographics and I really didn't want to produce something just for the sake of it.
The usual caveats apply: there will be obvious omissions, possibly duplicated symbols, and other schoolboy errors. I shall fix these things in a future iteration, so please raise a flag if you spot anything.
Ok then, let's take a look at the table, and I'll explain my thinking along the way…