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Braves - Claimed Bohn
Atlanta Braves - Claimed OF T.J. Bohn off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
Bohn's not good enough to start, but if you asked someone to fill in the stats of what they envision a 4th outfielder to be, the result will be a lot like that projection below. Contrary to popular belief, statheads don't think the minors are just bursting with unappreciated outfielders as good as Grady Sizemore, we feel there are a number of players betwen average and replacement level that should keep teams from signing Quinton McCracken or Bubba Crosby. Bohn is one of those players.
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Statements posted here are those of our readers and do not represent the BaseballThinkFactory. Names are provided by the poster and are not verified. We ask that posters follow our submission policy. Please report any inappropriate comments.1. Zonk just has affection for alumni Posted: November 21, 2006 at 03:00 PM (#2242859)
So is it good news or bad news that we've got no Soriano write-up yet?2. Kyle S Posted: November 21, 2006 at 03:19 PM (#2242869)
Still searching the thesaurus for synonyms for "disaster"? Don't blow 'em all -- the Pierre deal in LA awaits, too!
Hmm. Good organizational guy to have, I guess. I wonder if this means anything about the likelihood of Andruw being traded; there's no room on the team for Bohn if Andruw, Francoeur, Langerhans, Diaz, Kelly Johnson, and Thorman are all on the roster, but if KJ moves to 2B and Andruw is shipped out, Bohn slides in as the 4th OF. I assume he's right handed?3. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: November 21, 2006 at 04:16 PM (#2242924)
"I assume he's right handed?"4. bookbook Posted: November 22, 2006 at 01:59 PM (#2243762)
You are correct, sir.
Seems like a decent claim, since the have the roster space to spare.
When you're reduced to picking up players who weren't able to push aside the likes of Carl Everett and Willie Bloomquist for OF/DH at-bats...5. Greg Franklin Posted: November 22, 2006 at 02:16 PM (#2243782)
Well, let's just say the dynasty days are bits of wistful nostalgia.
About Bohn, I will say that he has luxuriantly Byrnesian blonde hair; he was on track to be a AAA lifer (age 27 in 2007); and in his short time with the Mariners, manager Mike Hargrove used him in a strict platoon with stathead fav Chris Snelling.6. Kyle S Posted: November 22, 2006 at 02:16 PM (#2243784)
If he helps Atlanta eke out a win or two, it'll be gravy.
I agree. It's sad that the Mariners "dynasty" (although that seems a tad much) is over when they play guys like Everett and Bloomquist instead of obviously superior candidates in their own system. I'm glad the Braves don't hesitate to give the boot to crappy players when someone in the organization could do their job better (e.g. Raul Mondesi, Brian Jordan, Johnny Estrada, etc).7. Gaylord Perry the Platypus (oi!) Posted: November 22, 2006 at 02:23 PM (#2243791)
I would think that both Diaz and Langerhans are available in trade. Neither is likely to bring anything alone, but as part of a package (with Ramirez, Hampton, Davies, James, or some other young arm) they could be attractive to other teams. Anyway, Bohn makes that type of deal much easier to do - Langerhans is a perfect fourth OF, so if you deal him, you need a replacement. Gregor Blanco (just added to the 40 man for no apparent reason) is NOT that replacement.8. vortex of dissipation Posted: November 22, 2006 at 08:42 PM (#2244300)
...in his short time with the Mariners, manager Mike Hargrove used him in a strict platoon with stathead fav Chris Snelling.9. Greg Franklin Posted: November 23, 2006 at 01:06 AM (#2244514)
Bohn was used as a late-inning defensive replacement for Snelling. Of Bohn's 17 games played in right field, he started only two.
The magic of BB-REF game logs is excellent. Bohn wasn't really a "defensive replacement," he came in as a PH whenever the opposition put in a LHP to face Snelling, then stayed in for defense after his plate appearance. He did this on Aug 22, 23, 25, Sep 8, 9, 15, 17, 21, 22, 27, accounting for well over half of his PAs.10. Joyful Calculus Instructor Posted: November 23, 2006 at 01:20 AM (#2244520)
On Sep 19, Hargrove unaccountably inserted Adam Jones in this situation, who unaccountably got a clutch hit. And then Bohn went in for defense in the next inning!
meh11. akrasian Posted: November 23, 2006 at 02:45 AM (#2244552)
I wonder if this means anything about the likelihood of Andruw being traded;12. Gaylord Perry the Platypus (oi!) Posted: November 24, 2006 at 08:02 PM (#2245074)
I'd assume that the Braves just figured it was a good opportunity.
But with the way the free agent market for centerfielders has exploded, I'd assume that Andruw's trade value is soaring.
Andruw Jones is not going anywhere yet. He wants to stay in Atlanta. Barring an unforseen development in the Braves sale, he won't be back in 2008, though.
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2011 was supposed to be different. "No more death," I said, "please."
Well, not literally no more death - that's a little unrealistic. Just no more death of people I know. (Please) There were too many last year - too many deaths, too many widows, too many fatherless children. So full of vitality and life, and then (some in an instant, unexpectedly): dead. I wept for them all as I struggled to find space for the pieces of sadness inside of me.
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And it turns out (sickeningly, distressingly) I did. So full of vitality. Hiking, climbing, relishing the scenery and life, and then (in an instant, unexpectedly): dead. That loping walk, his laconic humour and cheeky grin, the assuredness (but understated) with which he carried himself: gone. (And I'm supposed to see him next week, at a training day)
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Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
The People Skills You Need to Achieve Outstanding Results
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Chapter 1
My Growth in Emotional Intelligence
A Dangerous Situation
"Do you have any idea how dangerous it is not to be in touch with your feelings?" This question was posed to me in the summer of 2001 by Rich, a therapist who has since become my career coach and mentor. His words stopped me in my tracks. Dangerous? That was a curious word choice. What could be dangerous about not being in touch with my feelings? I was thirty-nine years old and had been a successful project manager (PM) for over seventeen years. I had a record of slow but steady career progression. I had been certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) since 1995. I owned my own project management consulting business and lived, taught, and even breathed project management. No one had ever asked me about feelings before. No one had ever mentioned that there might be danger involved. What could be dangerous? What was so important about feelings?
Rich's question resonated with me, but I wasn't sure why. It didn't feel dangerous to be out of touch with my emotions. However, I had a nagging sense that he saw or knew things that I didn't. On some level I recognized that the way I approached work wasn't always effective. Hard work did not always make the difference in the outcomes of the projects I managed. I wondered how others seemed to succeed with less effort. I also felt insecure about the lack of personal and professional relationships I had built, and I suspected that it was hurting me. As much as I wanted to deny that my career and relationship challenges might be related to my emotions, I began to sus-pect that Rich might be right.
The truth was that I wasn't aware of my feelings or emotions. I was about as emotionally aware as a small green soap dish. If I could have taken an emotional intelligence test at that time, I would have been considered the village idiot.
With Rich's help, I began to see a connection between my lack of emotional awareness and my limited success in project management. Up to that point, my project management career had been a bumpy road. While not quite a dead end street, my career path hadn't exactly taken a superhighway either. Lately that road didn't seem to be taking me anywhere. I had recently been passed over for a key promotion at Unisys. My career ladder had literally run out of rungs. Perhaps I had been promoted to my level of incompetence and was therefore living proof of the Peter Principle.
Eventually I found I could no longer ignore Rich's question about the danger, and I decided to do something about it. I knew I needed to make some changes. I was ready to make more of an investment in my emotions and relationships. Initially, it wasn't for personal reasons. It was all about ROI, my return on investment for improving my emotional intelligence. I believed that my career would benefit from it. And after spending most of the last five years working on my emotional intelligence, I am happy to report that my career has benefited significantly.
As I grew, I learned how my work relationships reflected my world view. Until then, my relationships with my project teams and other stakeholders were weak or nonexistent. That was largely the result of my project management style as a taskmaster. I was all business. Unfortunately, I placed a higher value on tasks, productivity, and outcomes than on relationships. I lacked empathy. I had a way of driving the people on my project teams that was hostile and irresponsible. My coworkers may have called me driven, but they would never have characterized me as a warm and fuzzy relationship person. At best people warmed up to me over time.
My big shift came when I began to recognize the value of emotions and relationships in the workplace. I became aware of feelings and learned to trust them as a source of information. I learned to recognize and acknowledge when I felt angry, scared, or happy. I also began to pay attention to what those around me were feeling and to consider that information when making decisions. By doing this, I was able to better manage my projects and to be a better leader of people.
I learned the importance of stakeholder relationships and invested in relationships with friends, coworkers, and other leaders. I learned how critical relationships and support were to achieving success on large projects. My relationships began to grow, along with my ability to lead others.
The results were nothing short of impressive. The investment and changes I made began to improve my effectiveness as a PM. Within a year of beginning my work on emotions and relationships, I was asked to lead a fast-moving project of twelve people. As I demonstrated success with this team, my responsibilities grew until I was managing seventy-five people across the United States and internationally. As I continued to learn and apply my skills in this area, I was able effectively to lead large teams, build strong relationships with project stakeholders, and achieve the goals of the projects I was managing.
Emotional Mastery for Project Managers
I am quite sure that many of you are thinking "of course, you idiot" when I talk about mastery of emotions leading to success as a PM. You were probably among the five million people who bought one of Daniel Goleman's books on emotional intelligence--and then actually read it. Yes, of course emotions play a role at work, no matter what your position. They are of special concern to those of us in project management and leadership. Emotions play a direct role in our success as PMs and leaders.
I was not one of the five million people who bought Goleman's first book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, when it came out in 1997. In fact, I wasn't even sure what emotional intelligence was when I first began working on my emotional awareness. It wasn't until I decided to include emotional intelligence as part of the curriculum for the project management course I taught at Northwestern University that I began to read the published materials on the topic. By then I had accepted the fact that I lacked emotional intelligence, proving, I suppose, that admitting I had a problem was the first step toward resolution. More than that, I had begun to grow, make changes, and experience greater success as a PM.
After my own powerful experience with emotional intelligence, I conducted research to see what experience other PMs had with emotional intelligence. In late 2005, I conducted a brief survey of over 100 PMs to determine their beliefs and attitudes about emotional intelligence. The results were interesting. Most of the PMs I surveyed thought that emotional intelligence was important to success as a PM and were interested in learning more. However, the survey also indicated that most PMs didn't know very much about emotional intelligence.
Since 2005, I've presented this topic at over forty different events attended by thousands of PMs. Most people identify readily with the topic. While there are some who are "naturals" at emotional intelligence, most of the people I spoke with wanted to know how they could learn more about emotions and emotional mastery.
Is this surprising? Not really. Sure, PMs understand basic project management techniques and the contents of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). They have also pursued PMP certification and become black-belt masters of project scheduling tools, such as MS Project, Artemis, or NIKU. In fact, those are prerequisites for success even as a junior PM; consider them entry criteria. But to advance your career, you will need strong interpersonal skills or soft skills--and emotional intelligence provides the framework for those skills. Do you see a connection between emotional intelligence and your own success as a PM? Are you trying to advance your career? Do you ever feel frustrated by lack of opportunity even though you have done all you can to improve your technical project man-agement skills? Perhaps you are doing things the hard way as I did, working harder to make up for soft skills.
You cannot make up for soft skills with hard work.
To advance as a PM requires understanding and mastery of emotional intelligence concepts. Yes, mastery of emotional intelligence. PMs who master emotional intelligence can develop their careers by delivering more consistently and by taking on larger and more important projects. In fact, success with large and complex projects depends largely on the level of emotional intelligence of the PM.
PMs who master emotional intelligence will set themselves apart from other PMs. They will be able to achieve more with the same team. They will excel in their careers. And they will feel more satisfied with themselves and their relationships with others.
PMs who master emotional intelligence will set
themselves apart from other PMs.
Project Management Is Competitive
Most PMs feel the need to set themselves apart from other PMs. If you feel under pressure to compete, you are not alone. Project management is a very competitive field. As an example, consider the growth in PMP certification as shown in Figure 1-1. PMs increasingly seek certification as a way to differentiate themselves from other PMs. PMP certification has skyrocketed as a result. When I achieved my PMP certification in 1995, I was number 4,410. By the end of 2006, shortly before the first edition of this book was published, the total number of certified PMs had exploded to 221,144. By the end of 2011, that number had more than doubled to 467,390, and it continues to grow steadily. In addition, the PMI has introduced five other project management certifications that allow PMs to further differentiate themselves.
PMP certification does not in itself make a PM more capable; it simply proves that you have the requisite project management experience and can pass the multiple-choice certification exam. To be truly effective, you need to be able to implement projects and work well with your team. Emotional intelligence will help you do that.
Emotional intelligence and certification are two very different things. However, the pursuit of PMP certification demonstrates that PMs are seeking every advantage they can get. Emotional intelligence can be just one more way of setting themselves apart. I believe that this will lead to an increased interest in developing and applying emotional intelligence to project management.
The Rules for Project Managers Have Changed
When I started in project management back in the late 1980s, the project triple constraints ruled. On time, on budget, and within scope was the PM's mantra. That may still be true, but I think that things have gotten a whole lot more complicated, and I think there are a lot more expectations of PMs today.
Have you heard the phrase "do more with less?" You are not alone. Not only do PMs need to manage the triple constraint, they need to do it with fewer resources. This could include project administrators or support people who directly aid the PM, but it might also include key resources needed for the team.
In addition to doing more with less, PMs are expected to be domain experts. The days of being a good PM who could lead any team are over; PMs today need to be SAP savvy, or have a Lean 6 Sigma black belt, or have CRM, CPA, or MSCE certification. I've seen ads for project management positions that require ITAR--and I don't even know what that is!
Finally, I believe there is more pressure on PMs to lead the way through change. All organizations are under pressure to change and innovate. One has only to look at what happened to Kodak or Sears as prime examples of what happens when you don't change fast enough. Both Kodak and Sears were once leaders in their industries. Now they are mere shells of their former selves because they didn't change as fast as their competitors. Organizations often use projects or programs to introduce or drive change. So PMs are usually the ones who come face to face with resistance and inertia and must be good at implementing change for their projects to be successful.
What Is Emotional Intelligence?
The term emotional intelligence was actually coined by two psychologists, Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer, in 1990. I am a little surprised they didn't call it the Salomayer Principle or something similar. I bet if they had known that Daniel Goleman would come along in 1995 and use the term for the title of his best-selling book, they would certainly have used their own names. In any case, they simply called it emotional intelligence and gave it the following definition:
Emotional Intelligence: "the ability to monitor one's own and others' feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide one's thinking and action."
--Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer2
While Salovey and Mayer continued their research work, in 1995 Goleman wrote Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. This was the right message at the right time, and soon Goleman was a best-selling author whose name became synonymous with emotional intelligence. Goleman has since gone on to write several more books on the topic. In a recent book, Goleman and coauthor Cary Cherniss state that emotional intelligence, at the most general level, refers to:
"the abilities to recognize and regulate emotions
in ourselves and in others"
Daniel Goleman and Gary Cherniss3
As a PM, I hold a pragmatic view of emotional intelligence, thinking of it as "knowing and managing our own emotions and those of others for improved performance." I am interested in the application of emotional intelligence to life in general, as well as specifically to the field of project management. In a project setting, the understanding and use of emotions helps us to have more enjoyable, predictable, and successful projects. That is what the remainder of this book is about.
Measuring Your Emotional Intelligence
Each of us has some level of emotional intelligence. The question is, how do we know what that level is? It would certainly be convenient if emotional intelligence were as easy to measure as height or weight. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Numerous different assessments of emotional intelligence are available. The instruments tend to differ in three areas: the person providing the assessment, the mechanism for measurement, and the underlying framework.
In terms of who provides the assessment, most of the available emotional intelligence assessments are self-reported. In other words, the individual being assessed completes the instrument himself or herself. For a more objective and complete view, there are also multirater instruments that can provide 360-degree reviews.
Emotional intelligence assessments also vary in how emotional intelligence is measured. Some are based on traits, and others on abilities. Examples of assessments that measure traits include answering questions about how individuals respond in various situations. The instruments that measure abilities might follow a photo or a short video with a series of related questions.
Finally, assessments vary in terms of the underlying framework of emotional intelligence competencies. As shown in Chapter 2, many researchers have developed their own frameworks for emotional intelligence. Some of the best known are Daniel Goleman, Peter Salovey, John Mayer, and Rueven Bar-On.
All of the assessments suffer from a question of validity. By validity, I mean the ability to consistently and reliably measure emotional intelligence in individuals. While the authors of each assessment instrument will tout the validity of what they are measuring, there are no validated instruments for measuring emotional intelligence. See Appendix F for a review of the more popular instruments available and their claims to validity.
Before we entirely give up the idea of measuring emotional intelligence, we should take a look at what some of the existing tools can tell us about ourselves. It is possible to get an idea of your level of emotional intelligence using a simple set of questions, such as those shown in Table 1-1. Though the outcome will be subjective, it will provide some information about your level of EQ. Take the mini self-assessment by reviewing each item and checking "Yes" or "No" as it applies to you.
To score the mini-assessment, count the total number of no responses and use Table 1-2 to interpret your results.
The Good News About Emotional Intelligence
The good news about emotional intelligence is that no matter where you are now, most experts agree that you can improve your level of emotional intelligence. In fact, experts agree that you can continue to improve your level over the course of your life. I know this to be true because I have done it. Over the last five years I have gone from "village idiot" to being aware of and managing emotions. Maybe "emotional genius" is in reach for me!
Here is more good news. Improvements in your emotional intelligence will help your career as a PM. No matter what your emotional starting point is, if you improve your level of emotional intelligence, you will do a better job of managing projects. The remainder of this book is going to tell you how to do just that. We are going to discuss in detail the various aspects of emotional intelligence; how they apply in the project management environment, and the specific activities and exercises you can use to help you improve your emotional intelligence. This will undoubtedly also help you to succeed as a PM.
Applying Emotional Intelligence to Project Management
My own experience has shown that emotional intelligence makes a big difference in terms of performance as a PM. Apparently, I wasn't the only one who thought there was a likely correlation between emotional intelligence and performance in project management. The PMI has commissioned at least two research studies to dig into this topic.
The first PMI study was conducted in 2005 and documented in the 2006 book, Choosing Appropriate Project Managers, by J. Rodney Turner and Ralf Mueller. It details research that Turner and Mueller conducted on four hundred projects around the world. They wanted to test the relationship between the success of a particular project and the PM's competency. They broke that competency down into IQ, emotional intelligence or EQ, and the PM's competency in managerial terms (MQ).
It wasn't a big surprise that their research showed a strong correlation between emotional intelligence and project success. It was a little surprising that little or no relationship existed between project success and IQ. In other words, emotional intelligence was more important than pure intelligence. Specifically, the competencies of self-awareness, conscientiousness, sensitivity, and communication were found to be significant for all types of projects. In Turner and Mueller's words, "Consistently with the general management literature we found that the emotional group of competencies, EQ, was the most significant for successful project outcomes." Turner and Mueller concluded that "project managers must be emotionally intelligent."
"Project managers must be emotionally intelligent."
--J. Rodney Turner, PhD, and Ralf Mueller, DBA
This was exciting, not just because it confirms what many of us already believed, but because it is one of the first studies to officially link the PM's emotional intelligence to the success of the project.
Turner and Mueller used their data from the 400 projects to further analyze what success looked like. They found that a core set of emotional competencies were required for all projects. Those core competencies include:
* Self-awareness
* Motivation
* Conscientiousness
* Interpersonal sensitivity
* Emotional resilience
* Influence
In case you are wondering about the title, Choosing Appropriate Project Managers, the point that Turner and Mueller were making is that certain emotional competencies are shown to be important to the success of various types of projects. Organizations should consider that information and choose their PMs based on those competencies.
The second PMI sponsored research was presented in the 2009 book, Emotional Intelligence and Projects, by Nicholas Clarke and Ranse Howell, which documents a research project carried out on 67 project managers. The project sought to identify relationships in the following areas:
1. Relationships between emotional intelligence abilities and specific project manager competencies identified as critical within project contexts.
2. Relationships between emotional intelligence and transformational leadership behaviors.
The research by Clarke and Howell built on the previous research by Ralph Mueller and J. Rodney Turner. Clarke and Howell studied the relationship of those emotional intelligence measures to competencies that previous research has shown to be important to success as a project manager: communications, teamwork, attentiveness, and managing conflict.
Another interesting aspect of this study was that the researchers attempted to control for personality, general intelligence level, and PM certification. I was a little puzzled at first by the control for personality. If my personality turns out to be ineffective, does this mean I cannot be a project manager? Not to worry--the control for personality is to try to isolate any characteristics that may be inherent and unchangeable from those characteristics, like EQ, that can be trained.
The bottom line from the Clarke and Howell research? Project managers interested in growing in their project management and leadership abilities should invest in emotional intelligence. Specifically they should develop their ability to use emotions to facilitate thinking, understand emotional meanings, in empathy, and in their overall level of emotional intelligence. These were shown to be linked to the PM competencies of teamwork, managing conflict, and attentiveness. These were also impacted by the personality traits of emotional stability and openness.
Based on my own discussions with PMs and surveys of PMs, I have come to believe that most PMs understand emotional intelligence at a conceptual level. The challenge is that they lack the tools to apply it to projects. After all, how do you apply emotional intelligence to project management? It wasn't immediately apparent to me. My research showed that it wasn't all that apparent to others either. The research says that it is important, but what has been missing is a practical guide to how to actually do it. This book is the first book of its kind to spell out in detail how to apply emotional intelligence to projects.
The starting point for applying emotional intelligence is when we acknowledge that project management is getting work done through others. As PMs, we are dependent on others for our success. To achieve anything significant, we need a team. Big, important projects generally require large, effective project teams as well as an effective PM. As a PM, I personally want to take on larger and more complex projects since I believe that is going to advance my career. That is where the application of emotional intelligence pays off big.
"Project management is getting work done through others."
Emotional intelligence can help PMs to:
1. Develop stakeholder relationships that support the project's success
2. Anticipate and avoid emotional breakdowns
3. Deal with difficult team members and manage conflict
4. Leverage emotional information to make better decisions
5. Communicate more effectively
6. Create a positive work environment and high team morale
7. Cast a vision for shared project objectives that will attract, inspire, and motivate the project team
Let's look at each of these benefits in more detail.
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At the end of Fallon's 'Thank You Notes' segment last night, he thanked Triple H "for sounding less like a WWE superstar and more like an extra strength hemorrhoid cream."
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"Mars" proved to be one of the BBC's biggest hits of 2006, with the award-winning series regularly garnering audiences of more than 6 million for BBC1.
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With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's a time to show some love for those who have made a positive and lasting impression on our lives. Here in the Golden Gate National Parks, one incredible community stands out—our PARK VOLUNTEERS. more >>
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MLK: A Day of Volunteerism to Honor a Lifetime of Service
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" On MLK Day of Service in 2014, we hope you'll be volunteering in our Golden Gate National Parks. more >>
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Every summer, Park Stewardship welcomes youth interns who help organize and energize volunteer and visitor programs. They also researched and wrote about the parks' history and resources. Read on for a fresh look at the history of Sutro Heights. more >>
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Post-shutdown Power-up: We Need YOU for Planting Season
The federal government shutdown also shuttered our park volunteer programs. Learn how many hours of stewardship we unfortunately lost—and how you can now help us get back on track, with a big planting season just around the corner! more >>
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Intern Spotlight: Luciana and Nathaniel
For the first time, Crissy Field Center has two high school interns running our Media Lab for summer camp. Read about how Luciana and Nathaniel have stepped up to the challenge of creating an educational and fun environment for our campers! more >>
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Making His Point: One Volunteer's Mori Story
As the Conservancy's Park Stewardship Program approaches its 20th anniversary, we're celebrating places transformed by the program, such as Mori Point, and people who have made the transformation possible, like Ron Maykel. Learn more about one of the park's "renaissance men." more >>
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The road to success begins with a virtualization certification path
Earning a virtualization certification is just as valuable today has it has ever been. Obtaining a certification from a respected vendor is one of the best things an IT professional can do to advance his career. While no certification is a golden ticket to a new or better job, starting down the right virtualization certification path can help you stand out among the competition. However, the real advantage of a certification isn't the boost it gives your resume; it's the value of continuing your education and keeping your technical skills up to date in a fast-paced industry.
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Advancing your VMware career
If you want to enhance your professional stature, gain the respect of your peers or simply validate your expertise with VMware products, acquiring a certification from the industry-leading virtualization company is the clearest way to achieve all three. VMware currently has four certification tracks: Cloud, data center virtualization, end user computing and network virtualization. Whichever virtualization certification path you choose to walk, we have a variety of articles to help you toward your goal.
VMware VCA exam is the first step in new certification tracks
The VMware Certified Associate (VCA) exam, while not overly technical, can help people who need to prove they understand various VMware technologies. Continue Reading
It takes a village to achieve VCDX certification
While ultimately a solo endeavor, earning a VCDX certification can be less taxing with help from fellow candidates and using all available resources. Continue Reading
Apply VCDX principles for a better VMware architecture and operations
VCDX certification isn't practical for most VMware admins and architects, but VCDX principles about VMware architecture apply to vSphere operations. Continue Reading
Demystifying the last hurdle to VCDX certification
If you're considering investing the time and effort to pursue VMware's pinnacle certification, VCDX, take a peek inside the VCDX panel defense. Continue Reading
Choose the right VMware certification path
Reading the new VMware certification map can get confusing, but most paths start out at VCP-DV. The next step could lead to cloud or EUC titles. Continue Reading
Preparing for the VCP exam and advanced VMware certifications
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IT pros cast wary eyes on VMware cloud, desktop certifications
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VMware certification programs: Recasting the old, developing the new
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While VMware is still the clear leader in virtualization, Microsoft's Hyper-V has been steadily gaining ground over the last few years. With many competitive features and a licensing model that's hard to argue with, IT professionals would be crazy to write off a Microsoft certification. While Hyper-V may not replace VMware in enterprise data centers in the foreseeable future, holding a Microsoft certification in a VMware shop can pay off big-time if your company decides to add a second hypervisor.
Microsoft overhauls its certification program
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Microsoft's new cloud focus
The latest Microsoft certification paths focus heavily on cloud technologies, including a new Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Private Cloud certification that covers private cloud, Windows Server and such applications as SharePoint and Exchange. Continue Reading
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VMware gets a lot of the hype and press when it comes to virtualization certifications, and Microsoft gets its fair share too, but in order to be a well-rounded IT pro in an era of multiple hypervisors and software-defined networking, you should also consider certifications from smaller companies. Citrix, Red Hat and other third-party companies offer certifications that will make you more versatile and can put you a step ahead of the rest.
Citrix certifications take similar approach as VMware
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Not all certifications come strictly from big-name companies; there are plenty of general ones too. No matter what product you use, any well-rounded admin can benefit from an operating system certification. There also are other networking and application certifications that can help you diversify your skills. Continue Reading
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Salaries prove that VMware is the leader of the pack when it comes to virtualization certifications, but other companies aren't far behind. Citrix, Red Hat and other third-party organizations all offer certifications that can benefit an IT pro. Continue Reading
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There are many virtualization certifications to choose from, and they're all worth your time. However, these eight popular certifications are among the industry's best known and are sure to get you recognized.
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10 Day Water Fast and its Benefits
A 10 day water fast can be exciting. If you have tried shorter water fasts like a three day fast or a one week fast, then a ten-day water fast can be your next challenge. It is advisable to take help from a doctor or a certified naturopathy practitioner before undertaking long fasts. Try it and experience the immense physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
21 Day Water Fast and its Benefits
21 Day (Three-Week) water fast is classified under long term fasts and should be attempted only by those who are familiar with shorter one week or a 10-day water fasts. To do a long term fast, one has to understand the science of fasting from the medical viewpoint.
One Day Water Fast and its Benefits
One day (24-hour) water fasts have become a popular way to maintain health and vigor. Fasting uses the self-healing properties of the human body. Health improvements happen when the digestive system is given rest and the organs get ample time to repair and heal themselves.
One Week Water fast and its Benefits
One week water fast can be taken up by those who are well versed with the benefits of the shorter one day and three day water fasts. A one week water fast is more intense than a 3 day fast, but is definitely easy for those who have prior experience with shorter fasts.
Three Day Water Fast and its Benefits
A three day water fast can be taken up by those who are well versed with the one-day fast. A three day fast is little more intense than a 24-Hour fast. It is good to have prior experience with the shorter one-day water fasts. This experience will give one the confidence to take up the longer three-day water fast, which gives much more physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
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Mini Reviews: Crooked Kingdom, The Hating Game, Fate of Flames, & The Sun is Also a Star
WOW. I ended up liking Crooked Kingdom even more than Six of Crows. The characters! The scheming and plans! There is nothing not to love about this book. It was non-stop action, and I have so much love for these Characters. I laughed. I cried. I smiled. I cheered. I gasped. I can't believe I kept putting off reading this book. What is my deal? I a going to have to give this book the status of "probable reread." I am not going to lie, most of the time I was reading I just wanted to push all the couples faces together.
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Fate of Flames is a new favorite of mine! Kiss-ass girls. Check. Creepy Phantom monsters. Check. Elemental powers. Check. Fate of Flames is a quick read that reminded me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Maia was always a fan of the Effigies, but when she actually becomes one she doesn't know what to think. I wish I would have gotten to see Maia actually go through some training, but there really wasn't time considering the immediate threats. I look forward to seeing what book two has to offer.
Although I thoroughly enjoyed The Sun is Also a Star, it couldn't top the author's first book, Everything Everything. The Sun is Also a Star is delightfully unique and is very much a romance. I loved the different perspectives featuring Natasha and Daniel along with other people they encounter throughout their day. Their story takes place across one day and I loved that. There were some surprises, but a lot of the book was pretty predictable for me. All around it was a very enjoyable read with two very interesting main characters.
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The Williams Baptist College volleyball squad played back-to-back five set thrillers against the Trojans from Hannibal-LaGrange University on Saturday at Walnut Ridge. Unfortunately, HLG came away with the "W" in both contests.
"The girls fought hard against a good team on our home floor. HLG deserves a lot of credit for their effort and play in the matches," said Head Coach Eric Newell.
The Lady Eagles started the first contest well by winning the first two sets 25-19 and 25-22. However, HLG bounced back to take the final three sets: 25-18, 25-21, and 21-19. The fifth set was back and forth the whole way through, with HLG scoring the last two points to earn the victory.
Harley Strayhorn paced the Eagles attack with a team high 16 kills, while Courtney Melvin led the team with 28 digs on defense.
The second match was just as thrilling as the first one, but finished with the Trojans winning 28-26, 22-25, 18-25, 25-22, 17-15.
The Eagles had three ladies record double figure kills: Kaillie Ralston with 14, Katie Thomas with 14 and Strayhorn with 13. Once again, Melvin led the team defensively with 23 digs. Makenna Wiedower collected 28 assists, followed by Codie Lancaster with 18.
"We are obviously disappointed but we can't hold onto it very long because Park is coming to town," said Newell.
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Hamilton feels far from comfortable
Lewis Hamilton has conceded to feeling far from comfortable as the battle for this year's Formula One world title heads into the home straight.
Four successive victories for the second time this season have catapulted Hamilton into a 17-point lead over Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg going into the final three grands prix of the year.
The trio of races in the United States this weekend, Brazil and Abu Dhabi are crammed into the space of just four weekends, promising a frenetic denouement to a thoroughly dominant campaign for Mercedes.
The title battle between Lewis Hamilton, pictured, and Nico Rosberg will likely be decided in the season's final race
Yet despite the 29-year-old appearing appearing calm, deep inside the prospect of being within touching distance of his second world title is keeping Hamilton on edge.
Asked whether he felt in control for the first time this season, as for the majority of the year he has been hunter rather than hunted, Hamilton replied: "No, I don't.
"It's a very positive feeling to have points and be finishing ahead of Nico, but history has shown this year a gap can never be enough.
"The most important thing is the gap is at the end of the year, so at the moment nothing changes."
As for any comfort with regard to his position, and the largest cushion he has held over Rosberg, Hamilton added: "There is never a comfortable feeling.
"I've never had a comfortable feeling in my life when I've been in a championship.
"It's tense all the way to the end, and this is a championship that is going to go to the end.
"I just hope the future is bright for the next three races."
With nine wins to his name this season - only Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel have won more in a single campaign - Hamilton stands on the brink of setting a new British record.
At present Hamilton is tied with Nigel Mansell on 31 career wins, and given his form and that of Mercedes, it is inconceivable he will not create a new benchmark at some stage this season.
Such a feat, however, matters little to Hamilton whose focused sights are on one particular goal.
"Records are something you look at later," Hamilton said.
"For example I was the youngest champion ever in Formula One. That is something every now and then I look back on and think 'wow!'
"But currently I'm thinking about the world championship, and I honestly feel like I'm going for the first.
"But I feel so much better prepared than I ever was, with maturity, knowledge and experience paying off."
On Sunday, Hamilton could become the first British driver since Mansell in 1992 to win five successive grands prix.
The Circuit of the Americas track is certainly one he loves after triumphing at the inaugural event in 2012.
"We still have three races left to decide the drivers' championship, starting in Austin, which is one of the best weekends of the year," said Hamilton.
"A lot of the American side of my family come to the race, plus I won the first ever grand prix at the track, so it's a special one for me.
"I really enjoy going there and I'm looking forward to another great race, hopefully ending up with another Stetson hat (given out to the winner) on the top step of the podium."
The race, however, has become overshadowed by the fact in the space of the past few days Caterham and Marussia have been forced to enter administration.
With both teams allowed to miss the next two races whilst the companies behind their administration attempt try to find new buyers, it means for the first time since the 2005 Monaco Grand Prix there will only be 18 cars lining up on the grid.
For qualifying there is every possibility just 17 will take part as outgoing champion and last year's race-winner Vettel, will require a sixth engine this season for his Red Bull.
Under the regulations that necessitates a 10-place grid penalty, leaving the team to weigh up whether to skip qualifying altogether and start Vettel from the pit lane.
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I believe we should learn to slow down.
Recently, I volunteered to take a group of blind children from the Braille Institute, ages ranging from eight to sixteen, to Henry's Beach in Santa Barbara. For most of them, going to the beach was a rare occurrence; for some of them, it was their first outing to the beach.
I was paired with a 10-year-old named Adrianna that day, who was one of the few who had never ventured out to the ocean waves, which personally saddened me since I grew up in the ocean. Adrianna was not born blind, but her vision, over the course of her early childhood, gradually worsened until she could no longer see at all.
"I'm nervous," Adrianna timidly confessed to me as we got off the bus. I reassured her, "Don't worry, I will show you around. I come here all the time." Once we took off our shoes, I took her by the hand and began to guide her towards the water. She walked slowly, completely alert of her environment, yet seeing nothing. The water was so close, but it was taking us such a prolonged time to get there. I quietly took a deep breath: "Patience," I reminded myself.
"Do your feet tickle when they sink into the sand?" she asked. I was concentrating so hard on getting to the water, I was not aware that Adrianna had stopped. "I guess," I replied distractedly. "There is so much to feel at the beach," she said, standing there completely entranced. "Close your eyes," she ordered me. I reluctantly closed my eyes and stood next to her. She started to explain how she could feel the sand between her toes and the cool breeze washing through her hair. She went on to explain how she could taste the salty air, smell the salty sea, making her feel as though the salt from the ocean was sticking to her skin. I began to feel everything she was describing and, for the first time, started to really feel the beach. It felt completely new.
That day I was able to finally appreciate my surroundings, just by slowing down.
I've noticed that our culture has become obsessed with speed. With high speed Internet, cell phones, cars, it seems as though everyone is in a rush these days to get to their destination. There is always that sigh of impatience from someone in the Starbucks line because of the five minute delay in their schedule caused by the long line for coffee. I, too am guilty of this.
What I learned from Adrianna at the beach that day is that those of us who can see tend only to look straight ahead at our destination, passing by all life without noticing all the details that surround us. I was supposed to be her mentor and guide her around the beach. Instead she guided me around the beach by helping me explore the beach, feeling every sensation the beach had to offer, one slow step at a time.
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New York Dry Cleaner Sues Disgruntled Customer For $300,000
Todd Layne Cleaners on the Upper East Side filed a $300,000 defamation suit against disgruntled former customer Evan Maloney. The dry cleaner decided to "vigorously defend" itself after Maloney hung ten posters in his building decrying Todd Layne's horrible customer service. Maloney lists five grievances:
- Todd Layne promised same-day service until 8 p.m., but closed at 5:30 p.m. without offering an apology;
- Todd Layne costs more than other cleaners on the block because they use environmentally friendly soap that caused Evan's fiance to break out in hives;
- Maloney received a batch of clothes that was still wet.
- Todd Layne's washed and ruined a cellphone Maloney had left in his shorts;
- Todd Layne offered to accept package deliveries for people in Maloney's building. Despite his negative experiences, Maloney accepted this service. Todd Layne accepted two packages, but refused delivery of the third.
Nothing major, certainly nothing that would drive us to print up posters. Just take your clothes to the other, cheaper cleaners on the block. Todd Layne's response is equally ridiculous. Beyond the suit for $300,000, they have asked a judge to force Maloney to take down the website: ToddLayneCleanersSucks.com. A judge has already agreed to bar Maloney from entering the cleaners, an order beneficial to both parties.
Why are dry cleaners such litigation magnets?
Drycleaner Sues Unhappy Customer [Gothamist]
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Cool for about 10-15 minutes before removing from pan. Serve as is or top with slices of fresh fruit and Cool Whip.
For COFFEE CAKE STREUSEL, Prepare batter. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, sugar and nuts. Mix well. Pour 1/2 of batter in prepared tube pan. Sprinkle 2/3 of streusel mixture on batter, then pour remaining over mixture. Sprinkle remaining streusel mixture on top. Bake at 350° 45-50 minutes.
For CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CAKE, follow same method but use chocolate cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix. Pour 1/2 batter into prepared tube pan. Sprinkle half the mini chocolate bits and half the chopped nuts, if desired, over this. Pour remaining batter over this and sprinkle remaining chips and nuts over top and bake as directed above.
For BANANA NUT CAKE, follow same method but use instant banana pudding and stir in chopped nuts.
For CHOCOLATE BAVARIAN CAKE, follow same method but use chocolate cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix. Bake as directed. When cool split into 3 layers. On bottom layer spread cherry pie filling. Place middle layer over this. Spread cool whip over this layer. Place top over this. Cover entire cake with Cool Whip. Decorate. Top with maraschino cherries around edge of cake. Sprinkle chopped nuts and shaved chocolate over top. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
For LEMON CAKE, follow same method but use instant lemon pudding. When cake is removed out of pan and still warm, drizzle top of cake with thin icing made with confectioners sugar and lemon juice. Mixture should be thin enough to pour over cake.
For WHITE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CAKE, follow same method but use 1 package instant white chocolate pudding and add baking white chocolate into batter. When cake is done and cooling, mix second package of pudding as directed on box but use only 1 3/4 cup milk. When set, mix in 2 tablespoons of Cool Whip. Split cake into 3 layers. Spread bottom layer with some of pudding top with strawberries. Top with second layer and repeat with pudding and strawberries. Place top layer. Cover entire cake with remaining Cool Whip. Top outside edge of cake with halved strawberries. Sprinkle chopped nuts and shaved white chocolate over top. Chill a couple of hours before serving. Also great with fresh raspberries instead of strawberries.