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In order to avoid packing on holiday pounds, friends or relatives may tell you to pass on the whipped cream, skim the fat off the gravy, or to eat only the skinless and boneless cuts of white breast meat.
Did you know that avoiding fat for fat's sake is a little like counting calories? You may still gain weight and never understand why.
Sugar is found in desserts and carb-heavy foods like bread, pasta, and root vegetables, such as potatoes and yams.
When strategizing healthy eating during the holidays, it is a good idea that we remind ourselves of all the perils involved with excess sugar consumption. For example:
Holiday treats may be deliciously tempting, but too much sugar can lead to obesity, diabetes, and even premature aging. For a sweet indulgence this holiday season, consider a safe sugar substitute like Stevia.
Excessive sugar can weaken the immune system.
It is always best if the foods you eat come from a reliable source. This means eating organic fruit and vegetables. It also means that animal foods like dairy, eggs, and meat come from pastured animals. Most of these foods make up the basis of traditional eating.
When an animal is given a corn or soy feed, even if organic or all natural, this becomes the material that we eventually eat.
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Did you know that chronic inflammation, even the inflammation caused by diet, contributes to weight gain and the accumulation of a special kind of fat? This fat is called visceral fat and is responsible for the classic "beer belly."
One of the most healing benefits of animal-based foods is actually found in the fat.
This is true only when we consume the right kind of fat. Refined, processed, and filtered seed oils are actually damaged products. This means that the processing method has destroyed the original structure of the fatty acid molecule, rendering it harmful, toxic, and pro-inflammatory once it is inside the body.
Too many omega-6 oils in the diet, which are found in nuts and seeds, can be dangerous in the body even when these oils are enjoyed in a raw, unfiltered state.
The healing benefits of unsaturated fatty acids are mostly available in long chain omega-3 fatty acids. These long-chain omega 3 fatty acids are found in cold-water fish and in the microalgae that these fish eat, namely Spirulina.
This is especially true while traveling, when the body is more vulnerable to stress and could use a little extra support.
For most of us, the holidays mean mass amounts of sugar in one form or another. But sugar overload will block hormone receptors, trigger obesity and diabetes, and cause premature aging in the body. If you have a sweet craving over the holidays, eat fermented foods to eliminate the desire for a sweet taste.
When you eat healthy fats instead of sugar, you can nourish and protect your cells, supply essential hormones to your body, and even support bone, brain, cardiovascular, and dental health. If you're still craving sweets, check out Body Ecology's safe sugar substitute, Stevia Liquid Concentrate. Stevia contains no actual sugar and is a perfect substitute to make sweet holiday treats this year!
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President Barack Obama has arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, for meetings with world leaders at the Group of 20 summit.
Obama arrived this morning from Sweden, the first stop on his three-day overseas trip. The Stockholm stop was added after Obama canceled plans to hold talks ahead of the G-20 with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in retaliation for Russia granting asylum to National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden.
The White House says Obama and Putin will not hold formal one-on-one talks on the sidelines of the summit.
The economy-focused summit is expected to be overshadowed by the prospect of a U.S.-led strike against Syria. Obama is seeking to rally support from international leaders for taking military action to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad for a chemical weapons attack.
With smiles, Obama, Putin greet each other
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed President Barack Obama with a smile and a handshake to the Group of 20 summit, in one of the most closely watched greetings of international diplomacy.
The 15-second exchange at the entrance to St. Petersburg's splendid Constantine Palace drew widespread media attention as a potential telltale sign of relations between the United States and Russia.
The exchange was their only planned one-on-one appearance at the summit in the midst of tensions between the two leaders over Syria and Russia's grant of asylum to National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden.
As Obama shook hands and smiled broadly, he thanked his host and nodded toward the palace pronouncing it, quote, "beautiful."
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Harry C Stutz is considered as one of the greatest innovators in the automotive industry. Harry had humble beginnings, he grew up on a farm from Ohio but has always had natural talents when it came of machinery. He started out fixing farm equipment and eventually, everyone in town went to Harry to have something fixed. At the age of 18, he went out to pursue engineering and became very successful with his career. He became known as a very creative inventor who wanted everything to be perfect. One of his early engineering success was designing the Underslung engine for American Motor Car Company. In 1911, he left the American Motor Car Company and started his own, the Ideal Motor Company. Harry Stutz always knew that the best way to advertise the performance of his cars was through racing. The first car his company built went directly to the track and finished the Indianapolis 500. Although it placed 11th, the first timer did not encounter any problems which were branded as "the car that made good in a day."
The next year, Harry renamed his company into Stutz Motor Company. His people always admired him for his talents, but they always feared his strict leadership. The workplace should always be left perfectly clean, otherwise, they would never hear the end of it. Under Harry's leadership, they were able to create high-performance vehicles that were able to take on the international racing arena. Eventually, Stutz became known as one of the best cars of its time.
In 1919, he sold part of his ownership rights to the company to increase the capital. He regretted this decision after losing full control over the production and left the company. The company met a number of difficulties and was under new management. The Stutz Motor Company was able to get back on their feet when they found another talented engineer, Frederic Moscovics.
In 1926, Moscovics reinvented the company's philosophy and created the "Safety Stutz" chassis which feature a double drop which gave the car a lower center of gravity, significantly improved the handling, increasing stability, and provided a fresh new look. The car had a worm-drive rear axle and hydraulic brakes on all corners. It was powered by a new engine, the Vertical Eight which featured a twin-plug ignition and one overhead camshaft that was connected to a link-belt chain. In 1927, the Stutz Model AA with a Vertical Eight was able to break the 24-hour speed record. During the 24 hour drive, it had an average speed of 68 mph. The next year, Stutz competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and placed 2nd.
But despite its success in the racing world, the sales remained poor. In 1928, in its efforts to increase the sales, Stutz created a new line of vehicles, the Black Hawk. But Moscovics was not too happy to reduce the price of his creations. The Black Hawk was built on a new 127" short wheelbase and powered by a 6-cylinder engine that was based off the Vertical Eight. The new chassis featured innovations that were ahead of its time such as a new cross-bracing but still had the double-drop low-slung design.
The 6-cylinder engine was connected to a 4-speed transmission, this means that the Black Hawk is one of 2 American cars that have a 4-speed transmission during that time. It had a big Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes on all corners and a B&K vacuum booster. Unfortunately, the Black Hawk was not enough to save Stutz. The American market was no longer interested in the classic European styles. Stutz ultimately closed down in 1935.
The Stutz Black Hawk had a very short production run of 5 years which makes them a rare and highly collectible car. This featured 1929 Stutz Black Hawk with a rumble-seat roadster coachwork is a beautiful example. It is believed to have been designed by LeBaron, who was known to have designed a number of Black Hawk coachworks. This Black Hawk is in excellent condition and was restored to perfection several years ago. It has been rarely used since it was restored and has been kept in great condition. The sporty roadster body comes in a charming light green finish that is accented with black fenders and dark green wire wheels. The exterior looks excellent with no signs of imperfection.
On the inside, the rumble seat is covered in tan leather which looks great with no signs of fading, tears, or any other flaws, and the same goes for its canvas top. The engine looks clean and works perfectly well. It is obvious that this care received a lot of attention since it was restored. The Stutz Black Hawk is considered to be one of the best touring cars of its time, and this one is a great example that perfectly represents the talents of Moscovics.
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Hi all that posted to this months Fermentation Friday. When I signed up to host i forgot I was going out of town for the week. I just got back and will have the roundup done sometime between tonight and Tuesday evening.
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Activities aboard USS Mount McKinley AGC-7, serving as press observer ship for nuclear tests in the Pacific Ocean. Reporters work on teletype machines in a communications center. Other men enter the cabin and take their seats. An Air Force Master Sergeant hands documents to a sailor at a transmission station. A plaque with the name of the ship "USS Mount McKinley (AGC-7)" and noting campaigns in which it served. Exterior view of USS Mount McKinley (AGC-7) in the Pacific Ocean.
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Numerex Corp Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
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ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Numerex Corp (NASDAQ : NMRX ) today announced that it is offering to sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. Needham & Company, LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager of the offering. Craig-Hallum Capital Group, LLC is acting as co-manager.
The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
All shares in the offering are being sold by Numerex pursuant to a registration statement previously filed with and subsequently declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering has also been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained, when available, from Needham & Company, LLC, 445 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, (212) 903-3268.
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Numerex Corp (NASDAQ : NMRX ) is a leading provider of interactive and on-demand machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and service, offered on a subscription basis, used in the development and support of M2M solutions for the enterprise and government markets worldwide. The Company offers Numerex DNA® that may include hardware and smart Devices, cellular and satellite Network services, and software Applications that are delivered through Numerex FAST® (Foundation Application Software Technology). In addition, business services are offered to enable the development of efficient, reliable, and secure solutions while accelerating deployment. Numerex is ISO 27001 information security-certified, highlighting the Company's focus on M2M data security, service reliability, and round-the-clock support of its customers' M2M solutions. For additional information, please visit www.numerex.com.
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Brooklyn Decker has been announced as a presenter at the 2011 Spike TV's Video Game Awards on Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT.
Audience members and viewers will be treated to a live performance by Grammy Award recording artists The Black Keys, who will perform their video game hit, "Lonely Boy," and the duration of the festivities will feature Grammy nominee and dance music innovator deadmau5, who will transform the show with his visual representation of sound into a real life video game experience.
Among the list of presenters and attendees are Sports Illustrated cover model and star of "Battleship" Brooklyn Decker, "Family Guy" star and voice of Joker in the "Mass Effect" series Seth Green, cast members of "Workaholics" Blake Anderson, Adam Devine and Anders Holm, multiplatinum and Grammy Award-winning recording artist LL Cool J, stars of the upcoming "American Reunion" Jason Biggs and Seann William Scott, the most prolific quarterback and wide receiver combination in NFL history, Hall of Famers Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, and many more to be announced shortly.


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Why are we voted world's best year after year? Sandals didn't invent the all–inclusive concept, but we've perfected it. For over three decades, we have earned every resort award and accolade in the industry, placing Sandals leagues above any other all–inclusive resort. However, Sandals is not only the world's best in the eyes of the travel industry, but the favorite destination for a Luxury Included® Holiday in the hearts of couples around the world. Our greatest reward of all is the high level of guest satisfaction we enjoy, inspiring us to continue providing the ultimate holiday experience in the Caribbean.
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The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 for the express purpose of acknowledging and celebrating achievements in all areas of the world's travel and tourism industry. Each voting campaign reaches thousands of travel professionals worldwide in more than 160 countries.
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First off, WoooHooo for four-day work weeks and best of all FRIDAYS!!!
I've been looking forward to sharing this post with you guys for a couple of weeks now. Although I am going to attempt to do so, I'm not really sure I can express throughout this post how much we enjoyed this trip and show you all the fun we had, but I shall try.
May I say, that my thoughts on the plane ride home were; "What else could I possibly write about on a five hour flight back home? Ummm.... maybe write about the awesome trip we're heading home from?!" ... well that didn't work out too well, because we slept most of our flight home and there was so many pictures to go through and I simply had to break it down that part was going to be hard and to fit it all into five hours or let alone one post.
And now we all now how long it really took me :)
This trip probably wouldn't have happened anytime soon if it wouldn't have been for my beautiful cousins wedding and for that we are so grateful, because it gave us that push we needed to get our butts down there to finally party and visit them!
Not ever having been to Toronto and the closest I got was when we rode the train for a few days to Buffalo when I was 9 years old, from California, when we got there it was snowing and blizzards were taking place. So that was that.
The plan was to always go back and attempt it again but life happens and time and money always play a factor I guess.
At the end of the day though, I'm thankful and so appreciative of the fact that we got to finally fly up to Canada to be there with family to celebrate and to simply visit their hometown. Its been a long time coming and although we didn't see half of what Ontario has to offer, we still got to see quite a lot. And don't worry cause we're going back! Soon!
We were there for a total of 6 days. That's not really including our day of arrival.
The first day of arrival we were so jet lagged with the time difference that we decided to stay in our hotel and get some rest but we got quite a view when thunderstorms and lightning started. I'm not going to give you guys a whole timeline but I'll just talk a little about some of the places we visited as I go through some of the photos I'll be sharing.
The following day we really didn't have much planned besides meeting up with family later that evening so we took the opportunity to visit some of the shops nearby and have some lunch. Our hotel happened to be very close to Vaughn Mills Mall which happens to have a lot of popular shops and its literally next to Bass Pro Shop which my husband never fails to want to visit if we're able to. The kids and I don't mind, since its always fun to see how similar and different they can all be from each other. Plus its family friendly, fun things to see and activities too.
We then visited Sail, another outdoor shop which I believe is the Canadian version of REI.
The weekend then consisted of more family time and my cousin's wedding.
It was beautiful and a ton of fun. We were too busy really enjoying the company of family and dancing the night away therefore I didn't capture too much of it but here's a few pics of the church and reception that I did get to squeeze in.
these two though, they had the most fun....
here they are again, below, my son with the Sun glasses that the couple gave out as favors to everyone, after they made a generous donation to the Humane Society of Durham Region in place of fancy favors, which I thought was the sweetest thing ever, especially since their beautiful lab is a rescue dog.
And also below my daughter with the lovely couple, my beautiful cousin and bride, Ramsoni and the handsome groom, Matthew.
This picture of the couple below, I borrowed from family and friends on FACEBOOK, but we couldn't be happier for these two! Wishing them all the best.
The rest of the weekend consisted of more family time in Markham and Whitby, switching hotels, touring and lots of eating!
We then began the week and the rest of our stay being tourists and visiting Niagara Falls.
As you can see Niagara Falls was by far the most magical. Its what the family anticipated visiting most.
We stopped by to have the infamous donuts at Tim Horton's which is considered Canada's version of Dunkin' Donuts, so I was told.
Below is a picture of my aunt and uncle, they were so sweet to open their home to us and so many of our family members from California. They are the reason we had the best time in Canada.
Below is a few silly shots thanks to windy conditions of my sweet cousin Natalie and I, whom I have to give the most thanks including her sweet boyfriend, for being the most awesome in hosting us around town, they live in downtown Toronto and we got to see so much of what downtown has to offer thanks to them. This one's for you Nat!!! lol.
Below are shots I took at downtown Toronto, during the day. We started by visiting The Rosedale Diner in Toronto, which I had no clue prior to going there that it was featured on the show "Diners, Drive In's and Dives".
Visited a few places along the way, including SWEET JESUS! The kids had to get a taste.
In the evening we got to stop and check out the historic Distillery District after hours. Although we didn't get a chance to check it out during business hours, its definitely on our to do list on our next visit.
Again, I can't express enough, how much fun we had on this trip and I know I shared tons of photos already, so I hope I haven't bored you, but there are so many more I wish I could add and share, but I'm most certain you'd really be overwhelmed.
I think I've given you guys a good glimpse of how fun our trip was and all small yet fun adventures we went on. And I hope it inspires you to visit Toronto Canada one day as well.
Now time to enjoy the weekend!
Till next time!!


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Hello all, warm blessings :)
Below are some photos of trees around here that I have taken...hope you enjoy...I take many photos of nature but I suppose my favourite trees that speak and call to me are the Birch and Willow:)
Love and light, Poppy.
"Reach for the Light"
"Ever Watchful"
Photography (c)PoppySiver
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Thank you SO much Poppy for posting your beautiful tree photos to our new TREE TALK group! I feel like I am right there with you when I see them, and can feel the energy radiating from them! Very, very cool!
Here is a video I made several years ago to help save one of our local redwood grove "park" which is the spiritual heart of our area for sure. I visit there regularly, and have been visiting from the time I was a very young girl. Suffice it to say, this park is very special and very meaningful to me, so I HAD to do something when it was facing closure due to state financial budget issues. Fortunately, it is still open and I visit there regularly with deep gratitude in my heart for their presence in my life.
Help Save Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve
Trees are absolutely ESSENTIAL to our survival on planet earth, which is one very good reason why they deserve a space here on our Totem Talk website. And I'm so happy to see some of your special trees honored here as well. :-)
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American Industrial Hygiene Association, "An Ergonomics Guide to Hand Tools", p. 18
Dababneh A, Lowe B, Krieg E, Kong Y, and Waters T, A Checklist for the Ergonomic Evaluation of Non-Powered Hand Tools, accepted for publication in the December 2004 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene.
Eastman Kodak Company, "Ergonomic Design for People at Work", Vol. 2, p. 350
Eastman Kodak Company, "Ergonomic Design for People at Work", Vol. 1, p. 146
Kodak's Ergonomics Design for People at Work, 2nd Edition, p. 349
Richard Hight, Associate Safety Engineer,
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Kristy Schultz, CIE, Certified Industrial Ergonomist,
Cal/OSHA Consultation, Research & Education Unit
Fran Hurley-Wagner, MS, CRC, CIE, Certified
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Mario Feletto, MS, MPH, Area Manager
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Brian D. Lowe, PhD, CPE, Research Industrial
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Yong-Ku Kong, PhD, Associate Research Fellow,
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Tom Waters, PhD, CPE, Chief, Human Factors &
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Tom Anderson, Milwaukee Tools
Dave Bare, Cal/OSHA Consultation Service
Paul Bischofberger, Barbosa Cabinets, Inc.
Scott Boggess, CSP, CIE, State Compensation Insurance Fund
Richard DaRosa, MS,
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Felipe Duran, Justin Framing, Inc.
Victor Duraj, University of California, Davis
Fadi Fathallah, PhD, University of California, Davis
Marti Stroup Fisher,
Associated General Contractors of California
Jim Lopes, MSPH, CIH,
Cal/OSHA Consultation Service
John Howard, MD, MPH, JD, LL.M, Director,
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Ira Janowitz, PT, CPE,
University of California, Berkeley
Klein Tools
Mary Krost, RPT, OTR, Mary Krost and Associates
Faye Ong, Associate Editor, CDE Press
California Department of Education
David Patzer, MS, MHMM, CUSA, California
Augie Sotelo, Sacramento Valley Sheet Metal Workers' JATC
Dave Thomas, Sacramento Area Electrical Apprenticeship
Len Welsh, MS, JD, Acting Chief,
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Stitch Lab: Afterthought Buttons
As our Stitch Lab sessions come to a close, we think it's worth it to note that sometimes what is "finished" really isn't finished at all. Sometimes even a perfectly executed project can evolve. Perhaps that minimalist cardigan would become more practical with the addition of a pocket. Maybe the curl of a stockinette edge is less than charming—or you missed the part of the pattern that stated to simultaneously place buttonholes in the band.
Whether your improvement is practical or decorative, we've got you covered. Read on to discover how one of these afterthought additions can be easily (and cleverly) achieved, without compromising a bit of the original design.
I-cord is an easy addition to a variety of projects. It can be added on to weight a stockinette edge, or attached along the edge of a sweater to create button loops. Use the same color as your project, or choose a coordinating color to brighten up a basic, as seen here with some swatches done in Shibui Baby Alpaca (colorways Caffeine and Nude make for lovely baby things, don't they?)
To do an afterthought i-cord edge, you start by casting on two stitches onto your desired double-pointed needles. It's very important to use a double pointed needle for this, since you'll be sliding your stitches back and forth on the single needle instead of turning the work.
Next, without turning the needle, you'll knit the first two stitches — if you've done an i-cord before this will seem familiar. If you haven't, just trust us — we know the yarn coming from the wrong direction seems weird, but it works!
To add your 'third' stitch, you'll slide the left-hand needle into the fabric and loop the yarn around, as if the picked up edge is your third stitch. Knit this as normal:
Then, you'll have 3 stitches on your needle. Slide them from the left end of the right-hand needle to the right end, and knit them, bringing the yarn around in the back, like you would for standard i-cord.
At this point, you'll slip the middle stitch over the furthest left stitch (the one that is connected to the edge of your piece,) to return you to two stitches. Repeat these steps and you'll start to see an i-cord forming along the edge.
To make a button loop, you'll keep your three stitches (don't slip the middle over the left-most stitch) and just knit standard i-cord away from the piece for a moment. For these buttonholes, we kept the i-cord only three stitches tall.
When you're ready, connect it back into the fabric by slipping that middle stitch over and picking up your third stitch through the fabric. This forms your button hole loop!
Did you know there is a proper way to sew on a button? While you might believe you simply criss-cross the thread through and around the fabric, you'll have much more success with buttons raised above their base by adding a thread shank. With knits, you want to have a shank so that less stress is put on the actual fabric, which can stretch out of shape.
Start by figuring out the placement of your buttons and sewing them on as normal:
After your button is sewn on, lift by the button and gather the fabric in your hand, bringing the needle up through the back of the fabric, and through the first eye of the button.
Bring it back down through the other eye, but don't catch any of the fabric yet.
Wrap the thread several times tightly around the base of the button, then bring the needle down, catching some of these tight wraps before it goes back through the fabric — this forms your shank.
Secure your thread on the other side of the fabric and your button will be good to go — and ready to stand significant wear! Slip it through your i-cord buttonhole and it should look something like this:
There are so many ways to neaten up your knits or add things on as you need them! What other how-to topics would you like to see us cover here on the blog?
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His given name is William Hurley, but everyone in Austin knows him as Whurley. And, this tech maverick is a hero of mine.
For the past six months, Whurley and other tech leaders have questioned Austin city government on its web site procurement page. When the city decided to award a web site project to a California company, Whurley and company led the protect movement that got the city to drop the contract.
"I got phone calls from a major contract firm that I was costing them money," he said. However, his disruptive processes have caused the city to rethink its web site strategy and to engage Austin tech leaders to help with a better contract request for proposal.
Yesterday, the Austin Association of Information Technology Professionals presented Whurley their Austin Community Leadership Award at Austin Innotech. Like a true team builder, Whurley accepted the award but called up two to three other team members to share in the recognition.
The city of Austin hasn't awarded its web site, but when it does, it will have a better RFP process.
Here in San Antonio, we could learn from disruptive types like Whurley. For example, I would like to see SATAI, a city and state funded organization, give our tech community an annual report of what they're doing with our tax dollars. And, I would like to see the same kind of input from other civic funded organizations that support tech growth.
I am hoping that this blog will get the executive directors to give me their annual executive report so that I can share it with others. If your organization has nothing to hide, then this is your opportunity to share it with those of us who want to embrace the growth of technology.
In closing, I want to commend SATAI for the work they did in setting up their workshop this week. It's an improvement over the chicken dinner with a senior communications executive from ATT pitching the values of Uverse. But even so, I want to know what is being done with my local and state tax dollars.


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I'm headed to Maine for the funeral this weekend, and my travel itinerary (bus, plane, andtrain!) is a little nightmarish. Fortunately, I'll have my knitting with me, and even more fortunately, this is no longer among my knitting:
Blocking will have to wait until I return, but hooray! The darn shawl is done done done!
Jacob wasted no time in appropriating it for himself. Shawls make fun toys, don't ya know.
Up next in the queue: Sidewinders (and if they don't make that STR behave, by golly, there'll be another darn giveaway) and the cable-yoke sweater from "Wish You Were Here", for my friend Neil.
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Courtney Love had a Twitter tantrum Thursday after she wished her only child, Frances Bean, a happy birthday — the day after her daughter turned 18 and inherited her dead rocker dad's massive fortune.
"Happy 18th i got you something so bloody awesome, finally. i love you hard day for me," Love tweeted Thursday to the teenager, her only child with the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
Love, 46, continued in a series of posts to slam the Cobain family, who gained custody of the girl in December 2009, and also had some harsh words for Frances Bean, whose birthday was Wednesday.
"youve done a dammed good job frances of destroying anything i could build that is positive, and i want to know why now that your of age," Love wrote.
"youllfind this out, i wish i knew what s*** they had told you i dont think yhou understand anything thats at stake you should hate them," the mother added about the Cobain family.
Now that Frances Bean is of-age, she will gain access to the multi-million dollar trust fund set up for her after her father's 1994 suicide, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported.
Love, who fronted the rock band Hole, lost custody of her daughter in 2003 after being treated for an accidental overdose.


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What Happens When You Follow Lee Seung Gi Around for Three Years?
Lee Seung Gi and his manager share an umbrella—you mean he's cute and sweet?!?!! Where do I sign up?
Looks like he's polite and attentive to his female staff, too...how much would you give to trade places with this woman?
Here he is returning some sponsored clothing. So, if you're keeping track, that means he's cute, sweet, and honest!
This one may be my favorite! The reporter uncovered a picture of him eating ddukbokgi with his high school classmates. There he is, all the way in the back, as adorable as ever. I wonder if he still keeps in touch with those classmates?
Netizens have reacted positively to this reporter's findings, complimenting Lee Seung Gi on leading such a good life even though he's often in the spotlight. One netizen says, "It's people like Lee Seung Gi who deserve their success~ Someone with a good head on their shoulders."
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While naming your computer might seem trivial, it can come in handy when sharing information between multiple accounts. Multiple accounts provide bonuses like saving documents under individual My Documents folders that are kept separate from other users and creating personalized My Favorites folders for web pages.
Chances are, when you started your computer for the first time you were asked to choose a name for My Computer. During this process you may have been asked to set other defaults like multiple accounts, account icons, and screen savers, and if you skipped through this process you may have been left with a name like "Default" or "Owner."
Before you begin, you must be the computer administrator to change any name in My Computer. The computer administrator is usually the primary owner/operator of the computer and can change details like the screen saver, the size and type of display fonts, and can create, delete, all accounts in My Computer.
To change the name of My Computer, the administrator must:
· Click Start in Microsoft Windows. This is the button from which you access All Programs.
· Once the Start menu is visible, click on Control Panel. It is more often than not on the right side of the menu bar.
· From here, click on the Control Panel icon to open the Control Panel window. This window will have options such as Network Setup, Fonts, and Folder Options.
· Click the System or System Properties icon.
· This window will have a series of tabs at the top that include options for restoring your system, scheduling automatic updates, and enabling remote assistance. From here, select the Computer Name tab.
· From here you can change the description, name, and work group name of My Computer. Click on the Change button to rename My Computer.
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Last summer some friends of mine and I thought it would be fun to go out and do some random photo shoot. The subject matter was chosen, and we decided to take inspiration from Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Good thing we're all from a theater group, so putting on costumes and going out in public was very natural for us. The photos were all taken by our good friend from KUVALIBRE photo blog.
Some painting we tried to recreate as faithfully as possible.
Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1889 (Source)
Romeo and Juliet by Ford Madox Brown, 1870 (Source)
Olivia by Edmund Blair Leighton, 1888 (Source)
Beata Beatrix by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1864-1870 (Source)
The Little Foot Page by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, 1905 (Source)
The Vale of Rest by John Everett Millais,1858-9 (Source)
April Love by Arthur Hughes, 1855-6 (Source)
With others we took some artistic liberties.
The Mirror of Venus by Edward Burne-Jones, 1875 (Source)
The Beloved or The Bride by Dante Gabriel Rossetti,1865-66 (Source)
I am half-sick of shadows, said the Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse, 1915 (Source)
And, of course, we took some photos of 'stunners', which I think the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood would have approved.
There were so many photos that I had to leave out quite a few. But you can see them all here.
Please remember, these pictures do not belong to me, and if you would like to re-post them make sure to credit the photographer: KUVALIBRE.


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Updated at 2:03 a.m. following police news conference
ST. LOUIS (KTVI) - Two officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department suffered serious injuries following an accident late Friday night.
The accident happened around 11 p.m. in the 2000 block of N. Broadway, in the Near North Riverfront neighborhood.
According to Police Chief Sam Dotson, who briefed reporters around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, the officers were on a routine patrol, and the cruiser, driven by a male officer, with a female officer as a passenger, was motioned by a vehicle to turn onto North Broadway. While making the turn, the cruiser was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle, a pickup truck.
The officers were transported to different hospitals. The male officer, with eight years of experience on duty, is being treated in Intensive Care. The female officer will be admited for observation. While not going into specifics out of respect for the officers' privacy, Dotson described the male officer as having more serious injuries. The driver of the pickup truck, according to Chief Dotson, suffered minor injuries and is cooperating with authorities.
"There is no sign of impaired driving. This looks to be a motor vehicle accident," Dotson said.
You can watch Chief Dotson's briefing below:


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Flower Doodles
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Description: This is a fun set of flower images I drew with an ink pen and scanned into Illustrator. The images were vectorized and exported to Photoshop at 300 dpi. The lines have been purposefully left rough to capture that hand drawn quality. These brushes are perfect for card making and scrap book projects.
Photoshop version: Photoshop CS3
Number brushes in set: 27
License: Creative Commons Share Alike 3.0
Brush sizes: 964 to 2463 pixels
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SOURCE: Research Driven Investing
February 15, 2013 08:20 ET
RDInvesting Provides Stock Research on LDK Solar and JinkoSolar
RDInvesting Provides Stock Research on LDK Solar and JinkoSolar
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Feb 15, 2013) - After struggling through most of 2012, the solar industry has started 2013 on an impressive run. Both the Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (KWT) and the Guggenheim Solar ETF (TAN) have gained nearly 20 percent year-to-date. Research Driven Investing examines investing opportunities in the Solar Industry and provides equity research on LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LDK) and JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS).
Access to the full company reports can be found at:
Solar companies received a boost last week after analysts from Citigroup's global solar sector research team initiated coverage on several companies in the industry. First Solar, Inc. and SunPower Corp. were the biggest gainers after receiving an initial "buy" rating from Citi, while Trina Solar Ltd. and Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. benefited from a "neutral" rating.
"The upstream segment of the solar value chain is going through a permanent structural shift - mainly the commoditization of the panel manufacturing business," wrote Citigroup analyst Shahriar Pourreza.
Research Driven Investing releases regular market updates on the Solar Industry so investors can stay ahead of the crowd and make the best investment decisions to maximize their returns. Take a few minutes to register with us free at www.RDInvesting.com and get exclusive access to our numerous stock reports and industry newsletters.
LDK Solar is a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) products. The company manufactures polysilicon, mono and multicrystalline ingots, wafers, cells, modules, systems, power projects and solutions. The company reported its net loss shrunk to $136.9 million in the third quarter, compared to a net loss of $254.3 million in the previous quarter. Shares of LDK Solar have gained over 35 percent year-to-date.
JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain with an integrated annual capacity of approximately 1.2 GW each for silicon wafers, solar cells and solar modules as of September30, 2012. The company is scheduled to release results for the fourth quarter of 2013 on Tuesday, March 5th. Shares of JinkoSolar have gained over 55 percent year-to-date.
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Scott Willsallen writes about his experience as Audio Systems Designer at the London 2012 Olympic Stadium.
Once L-ACOUSTICS were selected as the brand of choice for the sound system at the Olympic Stadium for the Olympics and Paralympics at London 2012, the collective team faced a gargantuan task. Exceptional sound was required to electrify a brand new stadium with a capacity of 80,000 for the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the Olympics and Paralympics as well as for every single athletic event held within the Olympic Stadium over a 29 day period in total.
The amount of kit required to meet these diverse needs was exceptional. Most large-capacity touring gigs do not usually require more than 100 large format line source cabinets, but the Olympic Stadium hosted over double that figure. Scott Willsallen Audio Systems Designer at London 2012 Ceremonies Limited, who was responsible for the design and implementation of the technology at the Olympic Stadium says that, "I've never put that much power in the air with a sound system before." As far as L-ACOUSTICS is aware, no one has ever assembled together so many amplifiers to one network before either.
The total inventory comprised 220 V-DOSC line sources cabinets, plus 51 ARCS II downfill cabs spread out across 22 arrays, suspended from a custom tension ring made especially for the event. An additional two arrays were suspended from the roof with 6 KUDO in each. On the ground, a further 88 SB28 subs and 88 KUDO were provided as additional sound reinforcement for the opening and closing ceremonies. The equipment was supplied by Delta Sound, Norwest Productions, Autograph and Britannia Row Productions.
Full case study available here (PDF): OLYMPICS GAMES CASE STUDY
Scott Willsallen from Auditoria Pty Ltd, London 2012 Ceremonies Audio Systems Designer


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I've had serious reservations about posting this recipe… Many of my tasters did not like these brownies. Actually, there's never been such an unfavorable response to an item that I've presented to them… So then why are you seeing it here today? I happened to really liked them.
I'll say now, that if what you're looking for is a traditional brownie, then keep looking because these are far from it… These richly banana flavoured brownies have a soft, chewy, fudgy center. Almost a hybrid of a confection and a baked good. It's a texture that I found intriguing, and loved… I imagine that they'd be out of this world, warmed up and served with a scoop of ice cream (just sayin' :-)).
Have you ever had doubts about posting a recipe (then did it anyway)?
Peanut Butter & Banana Brownies
1/2 cup Smooth Peanut Butter (natural)
1/4 cup Margarine
4 1/2 ounces (128 grams) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 1/4 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Pureed Banana
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with foil and lightly grease.
Over low heat, melt peanut butter, margarine and chocolate. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Once chocolate mixture has cooled, stir in sugar.
Beat in banana and vanilla, with a spoon.
Stir together the flour and baking soda. Add to chocolate mixture, stirring just until combined.
Spoon batter into baking pan, leveling and smoothing surface.
Bake for 30 – 35 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean (will probably have oil residue).
Cool in pan on wire rack. When completely cool, cover and refrigerate for several hours (I left mine in overnight).
Slice and serve.
Note: My edges come out very crunchy, so I cut them off when slicing the brownies… And save them for myself. They're like crunchy cookies (great for dunking). Baker Bonus!


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Livingstone, Kruger and Mozambique Holiday
This exciting itinerary combines three unique and stunning areas. Starting in Livingstone, Zambia you'll visit the incredible Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls itself can be viewed from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and is larger than the falls at Niagara and one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The mist from the falls can be seen 20 miles away. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy three nights at the falls. Take in the sights, culture and activities. Not only can you see the falls, you can bunjee jump, go white water rafting or even take an safari with an elephant. After your three night stay you'll fly directly into the Kruger National Park in South Africa for three nights Big 5 safari. Enjoy two game drives a day as well as a bush walk. After the excitement of an incredible safari you'll fly into Mozambique for 7 nights of bliss on the beach. Enjoy endless white beaches and incredible marine life. Dive, snorkel, relax and enjoy sumptuous meals of freshly caught seafood.
- Tailor-made Itinerary from $7,840 Per Person
- Higher Budget from $12,540 Per Person
- Livingstone & Victoria Falls
- Livingstone & Victoria Falls
- 3 nights at The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara
- 3 nights at The River Club
Upon arrival at Livingstone Airport you will be met by a member of the Mahlatini team who will transfer you by road to your hotel.
- Sabi Sands
- Sabi Sands
- 3 nights at Dulini River Lodge
- 3 nights at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Today you will be transferred back to the airport where you will connect with your onward flight via light aircraft to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport.
- Bazaruto Archipelago
- Bazaruto Archipelago
- 7 nights at Benguerra Island Lodge
- 7 nights at Azura Benguerra Island
Today you will be transferred back to Kruger Mpumalanga for your onward flight via light aircraft to the Bazaruto Archipelago. On arrival you will be met and transferred by helicopter to the lodge.
Onward Transfer to Vilanculous Airport
Today you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your onward flight via light aircraft to Johannesburg Airport. Here you will connect with your onward flight home.
Contact our specialists and start planning your tailor-made holiday to Mozambique, South Africa & ZambiaMake an enquiry
- Arrival Airport: Livingstone
The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara
Nights: 3
Dulini River Lodge
Nights: 3
Benguerra Island Lodge
Nights: 7
- Return Airport: Vilanculous
- Arrival Airport: Livingstone
The River Club
Nights: 3
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Nights: 3
Azura Benguerra Island
Nights: 7
- Return Airport: Vilanculous
- International flights from JFK
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified
- Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
- Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- National Parks and conservation entry fees
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Any additional activities not offered as scheduled by the camps or lodges
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
- Outward Flight:
- Overnight from JFK to Livingstone
- Return Flight:
- Overnight from Vilanculous to JFK
Suggested Itineraries
You might be also be interested in these alternate tailor-made itineraries:
The prices in our itineraries are intended to guide you towards a potential budget for your holiday.
The cost of your tailored holiday will be dependent on what accommodation and airline class you select, the season you travel in, the airline used, any discounts applied or additional private extras you require.
Our journey specialists understand that you will be searching for a quality holiday at the best price and as we are always looking to establish loyalty to Mahlatini, we will be happy to compare any cheaper options you may have obtained. Do be aware, however, of any hidden extras and that you are indeed comparing like for like whilst also receiving the same quality service and financial protection.
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24 October 2008
An exhibition to showcase treatments offered abroad taking place in London this weekend has prompted warnings from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (BAAPS).
Daily Mail reported that 120 clinics from around the world will take part in the event that seeks to promote medical treatments from cosmetic surgery to kidney transplants or dentistry in other countries. For example, the showcase will include a centre in Barcelona that offers heart surgery for �4,500 and a clinic in Malta that offers rhinoplasty (nose jobs) for under �3,000 with flights and accommodation included.
Philip Archibald, a director for Treatment Abroad - the company that is sponsoring the event - claimed that balanced information would be offered. He said:"Patients need to do the research�we urge people to check infection rates and the surgeon performing the operation."If the information is not available, go somewhere else. You have to check the place you are going to does what it says on the tin."However, the showcase has attracted criticism from a number of industry insiders and some experts have claimed that the practice of traveling abroad for treatment could be a false economy as post-operative complications would have to be dealt with by British doctors. According to the Daily Mail, Douglas McGeorge, president of BAAPS, said: 'As a surgeon, I frown on holiday surgery and am amazed that people go for these so-called deals. Complications do occur and are usually left to the British system to pick up.'The Health Tourism Show 2008 claims to be the first of its kind in the world and will take place at the Olympia in London.


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Laurie R. King is a third generation Californian with a background in theology, whose first crime novel (1993′s A Grave Talent) won the Edgar and Creasey awards. Her yearly novels range from police procedurals and stand-alones to a historical series about Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (beginning with The Beekeeper's Apprentice.) Her books have won the Edgar, Creasey, Wolfe, Lambda, and Macavity awards, and appear regularly on the New York Times bestseller list.
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I have been a fan of Laurie King's Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes books for years. I very much enjoyed reading this collection of essays that show her thoughts about Sherlock Holmes and the body of work about him and his life. It helps me understand how she came to develop Mary Russell and the essays are enjoyable in and of themselves. Well worth the mone!
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Milne, Alisoun and Hatzidimitriadou, Eleni (2003) "Isn't he wonderful?" Exploring the contribution and conceptualization of older husbands as carers. Ageing International, 28(4), pp. 389-407. ISSN (print) 0163-5158Full text not available from this archive.
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Individuals can purchase the Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program, or MKSAP, online from the American College of Physicians or the American Academy of Physician Assistants and from other websites such as Amazon. MKSAP-16, the most recent version of the program, is available in print or as an online-only product.Continue Reading
As of 2015, the American College of Physicians sells the print or online version of MKSAP-16 for $519. Customers can purchase both the print and online version for $889. The American College of Physicians offers a discount for members, selling the product for $389 or both print and online editions for $629.
Amazon offers customers the option to buy a used copy or rent the MKSAP-16, rather than purchase it.
Medical professionals can use the MKSAP as a clinical reference and as study material to prepare for board examinations or stay current on information in their field. The book covers specialties such as cardiovascular medicine, infectious disease, neurology and oncology. It is designed for professionals who provide care for adults and is not designed for surgeons.
The book also includes multiple-choice quizzes totaling more than 1,200 questions to test medical professionals knowledge and study progress.
The MKSAP is updated regularly. MKSAP-17 is scheduled to be released on July 15, 2015.Learn more about Careers


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Artist brilliantly illustrates modern Japan
Polish artist Mateusz Urbanowicz can draw Japan in a shockingly realistic way. And the artist's attention to detail in his portfolio truly distinguishes him as an elite illustrator.
The artist is also known as Mattō, and several of the illustrated stills below come from his captivating five-minute short, "Right Places." Urbanowicz flawlessly draws Japanese restaurant interaction, day-to-day commuting, and nightlife.
Most impressively, the artist makes everyday objects like train tracks, cobblestone streets, park benches, and even empty roads interesting. A mark of a great artist is someone who makes you appreciate things you might not have noticed before, and Mateusz Urbanowicz knows how to do that as well as anyone.
Watch Seo In Guk and Shin Sung Rok use face reading to place a rightful king on the throne in The King's Face:


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One way of thinking about creative thought and artistic expression is to consider what occurs to it across the lifespan. Most experts argue that it tends to decline over time as people begin to accept themselves as "ordinary" and therefore inferior or inadequate in creative thinking and artistic expression (Jones, McConnell, & Normie, 1996; Egan & Nadaner, 1988; Westby & Dawson, 1995). In response to social values, cultural attitudes, and educational practices, many adults start to see innovation and artistic expression as avenues open only to those who are officially recognized as having exceptional talent (Kerka, 2002). Although it is sad to think that education would be responsible in any way for thwarting the child's creative potential, there is considerable support for this point of view:
Schools suppress creativity. How can this be stated so categorically? The reasoning goes as follows: most children are naturally curious and highly imaginative. Then, after they have attended school for a while, something happens. They become more cautious and less innovative. Worst of all, they tend to change from being participators to being spectators. Unfortunately, it is necessary to conclude from the investigations of many researchers (most of whom have been professional educators) that our schools are the major culprit. (Dacey, 1989, p. 200)
Are school personnel deliberately suppressing children's creativity? Actually, it is more often the case that adults have misconceptions about creativity and act on those erroneous beliefs (Williams, Brigockas, & Sternberg, 1997). For example, in a study that compared the results of a thorough assessment of preschoolers' creativity with their teachers' ratings of the children's creativity, Nicholson and Moran (1986) concluded that teachers are not very good judges of creativity. The three mistakes most commonly made by teachers are as follows:
- Confusing measures of intelligence with measures of creativity. In the real world, apart from testing, creativity and intelligence apparently interact rather than function as separate entities (Runco, 1986). Creativity is a form of intelligence, but it is not the form usually assessed by tests and grades. Furthermore, a person who is an expert or even a creative genius in one domain, such as composing music, may not be particularly creative in another domain, and schools tend to focus on verbal/linguistic and logical/mathematical domains to the virtual exclusion of other areas. Nevertheless, teachers may assume that students who receive the highest grades are automatically the most creative students in their classes.
- Being overly influenced by socially desirable behavior. Academic environments are not always accepting of children who "dare to be different." History is full of examples of people who were called "daydreamers," "underachievers," or "troublemakers" during childhood only to become highly creative or even creative geniuses in later life, such as the politician Winston Churchill, the actress Sara Bernhardt, the scientist Albert Einstein, the inventor Alexander Graham Bell, and the dancer Isadora Duncan. Teachers and administrators can become intolerant of children who do not "go along with the program" (Sternberg, 1997; Sternberg & Lubart, 1995).
- Being overly influenced by the child's rate of development. Adults react more readily and more favorably to children's uncommon (advanced) behavior than to children's unconventional (creative) behavior (Nicholson & Moran, 1986). Compare the behavior of Aaron and Matt, both preschoolers. At age 3, Aaron can identify several words printed on flashcards. His parents think that he is exceptionally creative. But even though Aaron has been pushed into recognizing a few written symbols before his peers (advanced for his age), this is not an indicator of extraordinary creativity. Contrast this with the experiences of Matt, another 3-year-old. His parents try to encourage independence and creative problem solving. In fact, one of Matt's favorite expressions is "I have an idea. We could. . . ." Of the two children, Matt is getting more support in developing creativity. Aaron, on the other hand, is being conditioned to imitate adult behavior as rapidly as possible. He may be precocious, but his creativity is being compromised in the process.
How does acting on these common misconceptions about creativity influence teachers' behavior? Suppose a teacher is presenting a unit on basic shapes—circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles. When introducing a review lesson, she asks children to suggest the names of shapes that they know. Robert suggests, "There's an egg shape, only it's called an ellipse." How would you as a teacher handle this response? A teacher who is overly concerned about confusing the other children might say, "Robert, that isn't one of the shapes we learned." If you do, what will happen to Robert? He will feel rejected. Over time, Robert will probably begin to "play the game" and tell teachers what they want to hear. He may even quit contributing in class.
Situations such as these, repeated day after day, not only undermine children's creativity but also distort teachers' perspectives on what constitutes creative behavior. In a study of more than 1,000 teachers' attitudes toward creativity, conducted by Fryer and Collings (1991), only about half of the teachers realized that divergent thinking—thinking "outside the box"—is a key element of creative thought. Many teachers associate creativity with economic privilege and fail to notice it in students who are not engaged in the fine arts. Clasen, Middleton, and Connell (1994) found that African American students tended to outperform their peers in fluency and flexibility of thought, yet these abilities often are overlooked or actively discouraged by teachers. Similarly, a review of 62 studies concluded that arts education has particular advantages for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, yet this population is least likely to have extensive opportunities and a wide variety of materials (Manzo, 2002). The goal of studying children's creativity and play is to change teachers' perspectives—to prepare a new generation of teachers who will do a better job of meeting children on their own terms rather than trying to mold them prematurely into performing adult behaviors.
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