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A break from the serious: We Minnesotans tend to shake our heads over "polar bear" clubs, where people go swimming on, say, New Year's Day, usually in climes that by our standards are pretty mild. San Francisco Bay, say. We're not impressed: in Lake Superior, even in the summer, life expectancy is measured in minutes if you should fall off a boat. In January, no one here goes swimming. Well, you can't, really, since bodies of water are frozen solid.
Here, however, courtesy of Yahoo News photos, we have a "polar bear" who earns our admiration on all counts, Patricia Archdeacon of Clarksburg, Md.:
This is no wimpy swim. Note the ice in Chesapeake Bay off Annapolis, MD, where I spent two delightful summers in my youth, living with an uncle who was a spy. The main hazard then was jellyfish; I doff my hat to those who brave the ice.
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DOL Overtime Changes: Is Your Business Ready?
The Department of Labor recently announced final updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act. If you're not prepared this update could cost you thousands in higher wages or employees lawsuits.
According to Paycor data, 64% of businesses are affected by this update.
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Despite its familiar look, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf is an all-new, ground-up redesign. It will be the first model in the U.S. to use Volkswagen's newest front-wheel-drive architecture known as MQB, or modular transverse matrix (makes sense in German). This will also be the first U.S.-bound Golf built in Mexico instead of Germany.
What does this mean for the Golf? For one, it will cost less to build for Volkswagen, so expect competitive pricing and/or even greater feature content. Rainer Michel, head of product planning for Volkswagen in the U.S., told us that the Golf "will always be positioned above the Jetta," so don't expect any bargain-basement models designed to boost volume.
Instead, Volkswagen will continue to push the Golf as a premium hatchback. "This is a car that feels more like a midsize sedan in terms of refinement," Michel said. The wheelbase is longer, so it's not only bigger inside, it should ride smoother as well. The drivetrain options are familiar, with 2.0-liter four-cylinders in both gas (210 horsepower in the GTI) and diesel versions (150 hp in the TDI) along with a new 1.8-liter, 170-hp engine on base models.
It all sounds promising, but it's not going on sale until early next year. Volkswagen officials say it's simply a matter of timing, one that is clearly not in the favor of the U.S. With more localized production, however, expect that future variations of this Golf, like the Golf GTD and Golf R, will arrive on a slightly more aggressive schedule.
What Edmunds Says:
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I only recently started listening to podcasts on a regular basis. I tried several times years ago and couldn't find one I liked. I need something to hold my attention. If I start to drift, I'm out. I mostly listen in the car and occasionally listen at the office. Here are 5 podcasts I'm currently loving.
1. Congratulations
This is a brand new podcast from comedian Chris D'Elia. If you love Chris, you'll love this podcast. It's just him talking about random things. I could seriously listen to him talk about a paper sack. Everything he says cracks me up.
2. My Favorite Murder
I discovered this podcast about a year ago. It's two female comedians discussing all things murder and true crime. Sometimes they get the facts right. Sometimes they don't. But they try, and it's funny. It's my absolute favorite. Warning: It's not for the faint of heart. And they cuss like sailors.
3. Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
The hosts read Harry Potter books as though they're sacred text and relate the words to every day life. It's extremely positive and uplifting. I love the joy I feel after listening. My only complaint is that both of the hosts have annoying voices. Maybe it's just me...
4. Prinze & The Wolf
I just started listening to this podcast. I follow comedian Josh Wolf on Twitter. He has several popular podcasts, but recently started this one with buddy Freddie Prinze Jr. There's no theme. They talk about anything and everything. I laugh a lot, so I give this one two thumbs up.
5. Real Crime Profile
This is the exact opposite of My Favorite Murder. This podcast takes a serious look at true crime. Numerous experts weigh in on all kinds of cases, old and new. They discuss killers, trials, evidence and theories. It's just like listening to the Investigation Discovery channel.


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They take you to a place of relaxation, peace and enjoyment. Like that special feeling you get on holidays, sitting by the pool and dreaming this is your backyard...
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I am experiencing a series of issues regarding my system.
1. I cannot customize the start screen. Cannot drag and drop tiles, cannot pin-to-start, cannot change color. Nothing.
I have searched everywhere here and tried the solutions below:
a. Reregistered windows store using powershell.
b. Tried pining the apps from the all apps menu. No option.
c. Checked the group policy pertaining to the start screen. No joy.
d. Scanned.
Thought the culprit, would be the cause that shows the "Some settings are managed by your organisation" message in windows updates.
My user (only one accesses this computer) has admin priviledges (i think).
However, a few months ago in order to access work emails using the windows 10 mail client i agreed to my company's policy before accessing the exchange server. Now however i am not employed there anymore and have deleted the account. I state that because it migth be relevant to the issue i am facing.
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If you are an expat in Moscow, plan travelling to Moscow or simply live in Moscow, here's are the restaurants, cafes, bakeries and cooking classes that might be of interest to you. These are simply places I like and keep visiting. I keep an eye on newly opening places and they come first in the guides.
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- adj. Of or relating to the future.
- adj. Of, characterized by, or expressing a vision of the future: futuristic decor.
- adj. Being ahead of the times; innovative or revolutionary: futuristic computer software.
- adj. Of or relating to futurism.
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I think going for merely "futuristic" is short sighted.
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Amateurs create plenty of good concepts and many of them would happily let NASA use their artwork in futuristic PR materials at no expense to the taxpayer.
The project is not the first time Reading University scientists have combined electronics and the body in futuristic experiments.
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October 23, 2009Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage).
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Their products 'free-flowing functionality reminds one of certain futuristic Fellini films or independent, avant garde productions set in an undated time and space.
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Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist.
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Jesse McMillin: Inside Lyft's Design Process
If you are looking for a dynamic industry that is changing the future landscapes of cities, look no further than transportation. Jesse McMillin, VP Creative Director at Lyft, understands this better than most. Since he joined the company in 2014, Lyft has evolved from a simple ride-hailing company to a leader in developing autonomous technology….


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Duck Egg Blue Beach Glass Pendant with Vintage Crochet Cotton Cover
The very fine vintage cotton enhances this delicate very pale blue piece of beach glass. This pendant has been simply finished with an opalescent blue and peach glass bead and a square iridescent bead.
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I just made a double bath of my most favorite chocolate chip cookies. Now I need to promptly hand them out to family and friends before I eat them all!! The recipe is simple! Try it out, they may just be your favorite too!
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
6 oz chocolate chips ( I like to use semi sweet)
Heat over to 375
Mix shortening, butter, both sugars, egg and vanilla until blended.
Then slowly stir in the dry ingredients.
Lastly, mix in the chocolate chips.
Drop balls of dough on cookie sheet about 2" apart.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until brown.
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Recurring leaky pipes indicate potentially serious problems with your plumbing system. It's one thing if it's simply a dripping faucet or leaky drain.
But when the pipes in your walls, floors, or ceilings are leaking, it's time to call The Pink Plumber for a thorough inspection. We specialize at providing comprehensive whole-house re-piping in Dallas, TX.
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In fact, we believe we are the most affordable plumbers in the area. Best of all, we also offer excellent financing options. Typical reasons why your business or home might need re-piping include:
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Just as you eventually need to rplace your roof, you'll also need to re-pipe your home. Bear in mind, if you already have a CPVC, PVC, or PEX plumbing systems, you can expect decades of usage out of it—even 70 years or more. However, copper and galvanized pipes last only about 50 years or so. If you live in an older home, then it's important to schedule an inspection with our plumbers.
Re-piping is a detailed process. That's why the work must only be performed by an experienced plumber. The location and types of pipes in your structure often dictate the re-piping services we perform. It may be necessary for us to cut through walls and ceilings to install the new pipes. However, because we have provided this service for many years and are highly skilled, we create the least amount of disruption possible. Most importantly, we restore everything to normal once finished.
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"Truly an outstanding performance by Billy Crystal that deserved an Oscar. A fantastic movie that moved me greatly. This film is virtually unknown in the UK but got a screening on an English cable channel and I enjoyed it so much and I just had to buy the DVD. Billy Crystal is superb in the lead role. I had never seen, nor heard of, Mr Crystal prior to viewing this movie so I was able to judge him purely by this movie - outstanding!"
Tremendously Moving Performance
ConBrio | Switzerland | 11/10/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Poignant and moving--a transformational performance by Billy Crystal who gives such a finely nuanced performance of such depth that the movie has stayed with me for years. This isn't about a comdeian per se, its about somebody who realises that they have just missed the boat, felt that they were naturally entitled to be on the boat, and have to deal with that sense of life's betrayal. Crystal stops being just a funny man, and shows himself to be deeply sensitive and actually -- very deep. Disappointed viewers were looking for comic fluff, and when they got a sophisticated performance of a difficult man, they expressed their shock by rating the film badly."
Undiscovered masterpiece
Howard Shapiro | Austin, Texas United States | 10/11/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Why this film has yet to be considered a masterpiece is beyond me. I suspect it may be considered "too Jewish." Nevertheless, it is completely accessible to any adult audience and Billy Crystal has created a character, Buddy Young, Jr., who is truly unforgetable. Buddy is a brilliant comedian who, like Jerry Lewis, Buddy Hackett, and countless other comics jumps from the Catskills and Vegas to one of television's highest rated shows. But Buddy is flawed and his loses his show. And that's where the story truly begins. A poignant story that explores the conflicts between career ambitions and family relationships--and yet will make you howl with laughter--will make you wish to see it again and again."
A forgotten masterpiece
ConBrio | 03/06/1999
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CFE Study Group Coach Grants are awarded to experienced PreK-8th grade teachers interested in sharing a Teaching Approach with colleagues across the Chicago Public School system. CFE considers a Teaching Approach to be a
particular methodology or thematic project involving multiple teaching strategies that has been proven to increase student achievement. Teaching Approaches may be focused within one core subject area or integrated across the curriculum. A majority of Study Groups are district-wide, but a limited number of area- and school-based applicants will be selected.
Each Coach mentors a team (Study Group) of 6-8 teachers (Team Members) in implementing this Teaching Approach in their own classrooms. Coaches do not need to recruit Team Members; they will be selected in May through a separate application process.
After participating in a two-day training, Coaches develop a Study Group curriculum that includes scholarly articles, student work samples, and videos. Additionally, individual experiences are analyzed and used to adapt strategies to classroom and student needs. Peer feedback and reflection on progress are hallmarks of the Study Group process.
This year, 25 Coaches were offered the opportunity to lead Study Groups. Following are some of their group titles, and more information about each can be found in our 2017 Study Group Catalog:
- Adding the (A)rts into STEM Projects
- Creating the Next Generation of Scientists to Change the World (school-based)
- Guided Reading 101: Creating Deep Thinkers & Fluent Readers (network-based)
- Reciprocal Teaching and Close Reading: Building Levels of Text Complexity
- Using Math Centers for Differentiated, Hands-On Math
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The ring of the Glow in the Dark pacifier absorbs light and glows in the dark. It has a large shield and a semi filled teat, specially designed for 12+ months old babies.
The unique pacifier has a butterfly shaped shield ensuring a perfect fit to your baby's face. The recess for the nose enables your child to breathe freely through the nose. Two airy holes on each side provide additional airflow, preventing skin irritation.
The nozzle of the 12+ M nipple-shaped teat is slightly firmer than the 6+ M teat but softer than the 18+ M pacifier teat. This helps to naturally diminish the sucking need resulting in the first steps towards giving up the pacifier.
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I don't think I've ever eaten fettuccine alfredo. I know I've never eaten vegan fettuccine alfredo. But for some reason, this hasn't stopped me from having a secret food crush on its fattening creamy white sauce and carb-o-licious pasta noodles. I guess this crush has been based solely on looks and smell? Somehow, that just seems so wrong…(blushes). So, when I gazed up in my cupboard today, wondering what on earth I should make for lunch, my heart skipped a beat when I saw a box of dried fettuccine noodles. And, Presto! That's when the idea of a vegan alfredo popped in my head, and here we are. And it looked and tasted ah-mazing (drools…), truly love at first sight….errrr…..taste…….errrrrr……both. Of course, I have absolutely no idea if my version of vegan fettuccine alfredo tastes anything like it's supposed to, but one thing I know for sure: it is absolutely delicious. Enjoy!
Fettuccine Alfredo (Vegan)
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- 1lb fettuccine noodles (dried)
- 1 can coconut milk (or 1 and 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- dash of onion and garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
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|Cook fettuccine noodles according to package instructions. I always add a little extra olive oil and salt to keep noodles from sticking together.
|Step 2
|Blend remaining ingredients in blender, then pour over drained and cooked noodles. Cook on stove with medium heat until alfredo sauce begins to thicken slightly.
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Update 1/19/2013: If you've made this recipe, you know that as the alfredo sauce cools, it can start to get rather sticky and goopy, for lack of a better term. Recently, I tried to reduce the goopiness of the alfredo sauce by leaving out the cornstarch, and it worked great! No, it doesn't have the exact same consistency as dairy alfredo, but it's pretty tasty. Anyway, I left out the cornstarch and just cooked the sauce a little bit longer; and sure enough, it thickened right up. As soon as the sauce starts to thicken, I would remove it from heat. Over-cooking the sauce I think is what can contribute to a clumpy texture.


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From September 2014, colleagues and students from the following locations will be located on the Grangegorman campus:
The Library, Cafeteria and Student Services will also re-locate.
This move is both exciting and challenging. A steering group chaired by Mr. Kieran Corcoran, Head, School of Art, Design and Printing, is coordinating the preparation and the move itself, in consultation with the Grangegorman Development Agency, architects and planners.
Work is underway now on the redesign and redevelopment of a number of listed buildings at Grangegorman to bring them into educational use. Colleagues and students in Art, Design and Printing; Social Sciences and Law; and Photography will be located in these signature buildings for a three-year period, until 2017.
In September 2017, two new quadrangles will be completed and ready to welcome 10,000 DIT students and colleagues. In preparation for this, discussions are at an advanced stage regarding the internal layout of studios, lecture rooms, offices, library, cafeteria and student services. Colleagues and students from Art, Design and Printing; Photography; and Social Sciences and Law will move to the new facilities once completed.
Updates on the relocation, including images of the plans and work in progress, will be available here as the project progresses. In the meantime if you have any queries please contact your class representative or Chair of the Steering Group, Mr. Kieran Corcoran.
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For many of us, the best part of having an Android phone is the user customization it allows. It's odd then, that there is no easy method to change the theme on your phone like there is with other phones, ala BlackBerry. Hopefully, this is something that gets sorted out in future versions of Android, as Google has let it be known that a unified UI is on their agenda.
In the meantime, sprintgirl from the Android Central forums has worked up an excellent tutorial for those who are rooted and feel like being creative. While this particular lesson is based on the Sprint Evo 4G, the tools and general ideas are the same for all Android phones. Have a look and see if you can create the next masterpiece! [Android Central forums] Thanks sprintgirl!


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More than 80% of high school science teachers think agricultural science is important, but only 22% say it makes up at least some of their lesson plans.
The results are from a study, which was sponsored by Bayer in collaboration with the National 4-H Council. The study also found fewer than half of the teachers surveyed felt qualified to teach agri-science. Some 48% believe there is less emphasis placed on learning this particular STEM industry today as compared to 15 years ago.
"Food security, reliable access to safe and affordable food, is one of the most significant challenges of our time with most experts predicting that by 2050, population demands from nearly 10 billion people will require a 60% increase in global food production," said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of National 4-H Council. "Science matters now more than ever. We need to create educational opportunities that inspire a new generation of leaders willing to tackle this challenge."
Bayer and National 4-H Council also conducted a survey of more than 1,000 parents of high school students. The survey found that 86% of parents agree it's important for the country's future success to encourage pursuit of careers in the agricultural industries, and 68% said the industry provides exciting career opportunities. However, nearly 70% of respondents do not believe their children will pursue a career in agri-science, even though data from USDA shows tens of thousands of jobs each year in agriculture go unfilled by qualified candidates.
According to Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go to space and Chief Ambassador for Bayer's Making Science Make Sense initiative, the data for agri-science parallels an overall conundrum in science education and STEM careers.
"When it comes to STEM education, studies have consistently shown our nation's youth frequently do not get the exposure to or experiences required to be successful nor are our expectations for them high enough," said Dr. Jemison. "If we are to meet the challenges facing humanity's future on this planet, such as meeting the nutrition and health needs of an ever-growing population, we need new generations of STEM-literate leaders seeking creative and innovative solutions."
By launching Science Matters in August 2017, Bayer and National 4-H Council have committed to equip at least 25,000 students in urban, suburban and rural areas alike with the tools and support they need to deepen their understanding of science. The multifaceted program includes:
- Hands-on curricula provided by 4-H to its network of local club leaders who work with kids in communities across America to demonstrate why science matters to all of us;
- Creating a nationwide photo contest to heighten young people's awareness of the role science plays in their everyday lives;
- Providing scholarships for hundreds of young people and leaders to attend the 4-H National Youth Summit on Agri-Science, which exposes young people to the variety of careers in modern agriculture through more than 30 hours of hands-on learning and problem-solving experience; and,
- Engaging with 4-H clubs across the U.S. through community grants and local volunteerism to enhance the STEM education experience.
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HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — A man who alleges a former New Mexico priest sexually abused him is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces.
The lawsuit, filed last week against the diocese and St. Helena Parish in Hobbs, says the diocese facilitated sexual battery and assisted the Rev. Ricardo Bauza in evading authorities, the Hobbs News-Sun reports.
It comes three months after Hobbs police issued a warrant for Bauza's arrest following a complaint he sexually assaulted an adult male.
According to a criminal complaint filed in the fall, Bauza got into a shower with an adult male and washed the victim's body with a loofah in the church rectory in April 2016.
The complaint says two male church members also told police Bauza showed them cellphone photos of his genitals.
"When parish employees notified (Las Cruces) Bishop Oscar Cantu of the abuse allegations in the summer of 2017, Fr. Bauza was quietly removed from the Parish under the guise of a 'long-planned sabbatical,'" the lawsuit said. "It appears that Fr. Bauza was subsequently transported out of the state."
Cantu later told parishioners at St. Helena Parish that Bauza was in a treatment center undergoing therapy.
"The Diocese is committed to maintaining a safe environment in our parishes and schools, and is doing all that is possible to make this commitment a reality," Cantu later said in a statement. "I urge you to withhold judgment and not engage in gossip or speculation, especially when we are not aware of all of the facts."
Hobbs Police Chief Chris McCall said Bauza has not been arrested on the warrant, which remains in effect.
Fr. Enrique Lopez, chancellor of the Diocese of Las Cruces, said the diocese couldn't comment on pending litigation.
The lawsuit says the victim "suffered and continues to suffer" serious emotional distress as a result of the sexual abuse, experiencing embarrassment, humiliation, loss of self-esteem and depression.
He seeks an unspecified amount in damages.
Efforts by the News-Sun to contact Bauza for comment were unsuccessful, and it was not immediately known if Bauza has an attorney.
Bauza was first assigned to St. Helena in 2014 after serving a Las Cruces parish for nine years. He joined the Las Cruces diocese in 2003 and was ordained into the priesthood in 2005.
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By Miiko Mentz and Alison McNeill
The holiday season is here and with it comes lots of holiday parties. While you're out shopping for gifts and those fabulous holiday outfits, why not pick up Go Smile so you can also wear a winning smile this holiday.
Over the summer, we attended the Face & Body Expo where we checked out the latest and greatest in lotions, potions and more, and GoSmile was one of our favorites. We tested several products on and off camera including their Touch Up ampoules, FlashLites Smile Touch ups and AM/PM Toothpaste duo.
GoSmile differentiates itself from the pack by eliminating the pain and "mess" that usually comes along with teeth whitening. Here's our assessment of the items we tested:
Touch Up ampoules: We tested the original mint flavored ampoules and our first thought was that they're not very minty. Other than that, we like how the ampoule makes it easy to put the solution on all of your teeth and on some more than others if needed. It's not messy and or goopy and can be done after lunch and then just left on. It was very easy and there was no pain after using them for the week.
FlashLites Smile Touch ups: These were very similar to the Touch Ups, but are more for "instantly erase everyday stains caused by coffee, red wine and more, before they set." Touch Ups are great to keep in your purse or car.
AM/PM Toothpaste Duo: If you have used the same brand of toothpaste for awhile, the AM/PM toothpaste duo may taste very strange at first, but after a few days of using them, you'll get used to the taste. We did. The best way we can describe it is that they taste more herbal-y. The AM is formulated with essential oils including lemon, lime, orange, and mandarin, and is infused with peppermint. The PM has essential oils like chamomile and lavender, valerian root, and a dash of vanilla. Sounds more like a recipe than a toothpaste, but they both contain white cranberry extract (to whiten) and fluoride to prevent decay.
Now check out the video to see more!
NOTE: This post is a re-post and edited version of our original post at https://bub.blicio.us where both Alison and I contribute regularly.
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The North Broward Hospital District board laid the groundwork Wednesday to establish a not-for-profit corporation that would enable it to be competitive with other hospitals in health maintenance organizations and related businesses.
As a public organization run by the government, the district has many constraints imposed by Florida law on its ability to provide health care services. The private ``foundation`` would make it easier for the district to financially support and/or provide health care services in addition to those already being provided by the district.
Also, the foundation would enable the district to increase the amount of fund-raising activities, charitable gifts and community awareness.
But there are drawbacks.
The foundation would be permitted to shield its records and meetings from the public. As a private corporation, it would be exempt from the public records act and Sunshine Law that require all government agencies to hold public meetings and open their records to public scrunity.
District lawyers, however, said that is not the motivation.
``From a legal standpoint . . . (the foundation) could close its records,`` said William Zei, the associate general counsel for the district. ``But at this point the board (of commissioners) has taken the position that it has no intention of operating outside the public records act or the Sunshine Law.``
The hospital marketing process began with a strategic planning committee in January 1985. In October, the commissioners received a proposal from a law firm that they rejected because it would cause the district to lose its sovereign immunity.
In December, the district received a plan proposed by Lawrence Gerber of McDermott, Will & Emery. There was also an open educational meeting to discuss the restructuring proposal approved Wednesday. Gerber estimated that the costs to the district for the restructuring would be between $15,000 and $20,000.
Ellen Mills Gibbs, general counsel for the district, said the corporation would be a separate entity from the board of commissioners, and nothing would change in the operation of the district hospitals.


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Blizzard Entertainment announced that tickets for its fifth-annual BlizzCon convention will go on sale in two batches starting Wednesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. Pacific time and on June 5 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
Tickets will cost 150 USD each and can be purchased from the official BlizzCon website. Registering a Battle.net account will allow users to simply the purchase process before tickets go on sale.
BlizzCon will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on October 22 and 23.
If you can't make it to this year's show, don't worry, Direct TV will again be providing video converge in the United States for customers at $39.95 USD. Multi-channel internet streams will also be available for $39.95 USD. Those that order either of these packages will receive this year's BlizzCon-exclusive World of Warcraft in-game item, which will be revealed at a later date.
"BlizzCon is a unique opportunity for our players to meet one another, strengthen the friendships they've formed online, and have a great time celebrating a shared passion for gaming together with Blizzard employees," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "For those who can't attend, we're pleased to be providing an unprecedented level of access to the activities and attractions that BlizzCon has to offer."


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Explore art and nature both inside and outside the Museum! Create art inspired by what you've seen back in the studio. $45 for 3 sessions ($36 for Members), register online or by calling Guest Services at 479.657.2335.


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Henri Cartier-Bresson, one of this century's leading photographers, is master of his famous "decisive moment," the essence of photojournalism. For more than 60 years, he has captured people and places rich in beauty as well as turmoil with his Leica camera. Cartier-Bresson said: "Photography is nothing, it's life that interests me."
This season, we have two new books of his work, and they complement each other nicely. A Propos de Paris, a unique gallery of urban landscapes, shows us Paris - glorious, beautiful, tragic, joyous, lonely - in all its moods. Mostly shot in the 1940s and 1950s, these 131 images were personally chosen by Cartier-Bresson. Many photographs are well known, others rescued from oblivion. The unpretentious frankness of black and white is a powerful communicator. His compositions are spectacular, complex, and often surprising. The viewer keeps looking further into the photograph to discover more. The mark of great work is that you can keep coming back to it. This book shows us street shooting at its best and most powerful.
Cartier-Bresson used his Leica camera "as a window that one leaves permanently open for the visitations of the unconscious and the unpredictable; ready for that miraculous beauty that can appear at any moment and must be seized or be for ever lost," writes Andr Pieyre de Mandiargues.
The photographer also supervised the design, arrangement, and selection of photographs for Tte Tte. This collection of portraits is full of famous personalities: Marilyn Monroe, Che Guevara, Coco Chanel, the Dalai Lama, Truman Capote, Robert Kennedy. But these are not glamour shots. Cartier-Bresson is as adept at capturing the decisive moment in a posed portrait as on the streets in order to show the subject's character. The portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, 1951, is overwhelming in its tenderness.
The book is very much about including portraits of ordinary folks juxtaposed with the rich and famous. One of my favorites is an anonymous man from Oaxaca, Mexico, 1934, who peers out from under the brim of his hat with a shy smile.
An added treat is the inclusion of some of Cartier-Bresson's pencil drawings, including a self-portrait. Whether famous or not, the photographer's subjects project an ease and unself-consciousness that only an expert could elicit.
"Cartier-Bresson's subjects retain that spark of life that only a master is able to impart to the photographic portrait," writes E.H. Gombrich in the introduction.
* Melanie Stetson Freeman is a Monitor staff photographer.


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Us music icon Bob Dylan stunned the entire world on Thursday as he bagged the Nobel Literature Prize 2016. You will be amazed to know that the 75-year-old legend has now become the first songwriter to win the prestigious honour.
Bob was awarded 'for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition'. With this, he also takes home the eight million kronor ($906,000 or 822,000 euros) prize sum.
Here are some major highlights from Bob Dylan's journey:
The Nobel is the latest accolade for a singer who has come a long way from his humble beginnings as Robert Allen Zimmerman, born in 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota, who taught himself to play the harmonica, guitar and piano.
Captivated by the music of folksinger Woody Guthrie, Zimmerman changed his name to Bob Dylan — reportedly after the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas — and began performing in local nightclubs.
After dropping out of college he moved to New York in 1960. His first album contained only two original songs, but the 1963 breakthrough "The Freewheelin` Bob Dylan" featured a slew of his own work including the classic "Blowin` in the Wind."Armed with a harmonica and an acoustic guitar, Dylan confronted social injustice, war and racism, quickly becoming a prominent civil rights campaigner — and recording an astonishing 300 songs in his first three years.
In 1965 Dylan`s first British tour was captured in the classic documentary "Don`t Look Back" — the same year he outraged his folk fans by using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival on Rhode Island.
The following albums, "Highway 61 Revisited" and "Blonde on Blonde," won rave reviews, but Dylan`s career was interrupted in 1966 when he was badly injured in a motorcycle accident, and his recording output slowed in the 1970s.
By the early 1980s his music was reflecting the performer`s born-again Christianity, although this was tempered in successive albums, with many fans seeing a resurgence of his explosive early-career talent in the 1990s.
Since the turn of millennium, as well as his regular recording output and touring, Dylan has also found time to host a regular radio show, Theme Time Radio Hour, and published a well-received book "Chronicles," in 2004.
He was the focus of at least two more films, Martin Scorsese`s 2005 "No Direction Home" and "I`m not There" in 2007 starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Cate Blanchett.
Over the years Dylan has won 11 Grammy awards, as well as one Golden Globe and even an Oscar in 2001, for best original song "Things have Changed" in the movie "Wonder Boys."


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A silver border means you are in the top 100 posters. There are others in the same rankings range. If they post more than you, or get a "hit" and amass a large number of flags and stars, they can overtake you and move you down from, say, #99 to #101 and the border goes away.
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The last I checked, the top 50 are gold, the next 50 get silver. I suppose that SO could have opened that up and extended it to the top 150 or even 200 - but, if so, nothing was posted about it ( or nothing I saw at least ).
But I am fairly certain that the premise is sound, even if I am not up to date on the number of inclusions.
You need to keep posting good content... Or it will eventually disapear...
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That IS hilarious!
The cat thing bothers me, though......
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PSD Contact: Cathy Smith
New PSD web page has information and data on September 2013 Boulder-area floods
September 24, 2013
The ESRL Physical Sciences Division has created a web page containing climate and weather information about the historic September 2013 Boulder area floods. Links to articles discussing the causes of the flood are provided along with records of the local weather conditions during the flood, and maps and plots illustrating the associated weather and climate conditions. As new information and analyses become available, they will be added to the page.
Check out PSD's Boulder 2013 Flood page at: www.esrl.noaa.gov/psd/boulder/flood2013/


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The Organizing Committee for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games opened a Web site, hellopyeongchang.com, on Tuesday to better promote the games.
Jointly launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Gangwon Province, the Web site is designed to create an atmosphere of citizen participation.
The site is hosting a number of campaigns encouraging the public to post photos of their Olympic ticket purchases, share special tips on enjoying the games, and promote the county of Pyeongchang to foreign friends.
The organizing committee will select 20 participants for an opportunity to have lunch with President Moon Jae-in who is a PR ambassador for the Winter Olympics. The lucky 20 will receive a gift of the "Moon Jae-in watch" which includes the president's signature.
A committee official said the Hello PyeongChang Web site will continuously update various contents and campaigns for the public to enjoy and take part in.


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By KEVIN THOMPSON
SCOTT CITY � A little over a week ago, Scott City was busy winning a state football title. That cut into the Beavers' basketball practice time.
Good thing they're are loaded with talent, using their skills to hand an undefeated Denver South team its first loss of the season, 85-74, on the opening night of the Clarion Inn Southwest Classic.
The Beavers led by 25 points late in the third period before the Rebels were able to make the score close in the fourth, outscoring Scott City 32-22 in that frame.
Drew Kite made the paint his own in the first half, scoring 18 of his team-high 22 points in that stretch.
Joey Meyer had eight in that time, as the two big men scored 26 of the Beavers' 40 points in the first half. The duo also grabbed 13 boards in that half, two more than the Rebels' first-half team total.
Scott City worked the early lead to 12 points a number of times, then to 18 late in the half.
Solid inside play, along with 13 Denver South turnovers and 16 fouls, established the Beaver presence in its opening half of the game.
But it was also fortunate for the Beavers that the Rebels were having issues of their own, because Scott City didn't make a field goal in the final four minutes of the second period, but still took a 40-27 lead at halftime.
It was a half coach Glenn O'Neil was happy to see after limited practice time.
The second half, not so much.
Scoring 85 points was a great thing, he said. Giving up 74, not so good.
It's more points than they gave up in any game of their championship season last year.
This first game was a crucible, and O'Neil knew it was going to be against a tough opponent.
"I was pretty happy with the first half because we've been pretty yucky in practice sometimes," he said. "The main thing was to come out and work out some of the kinks, and learn from whatever mistakes we make tonight."
The mistakes were plentiful enough, he noted, especially with turnovers and making some bad choices, but his team did a lot of good things, as well.
One of those good things was holding Mark Dean to just 10 points, 11 below his season average.
On the other hand, Ibrahim Sylla, who had three fouls in the first half, played foul-free in the second half and led all scorers with 25 points.
Scott City relied on its usual balanced scoring.
In addition to Kite's 22 points, Meyer had 18, Brett O'Neil had 19 and Trey O'Neil added 13.
Scott City finished with 23 rebounds, with the bulk of those in the first half, perhaps a sign of not being in full basketball shape yet.
The Beavers also made 27 free throws, but they missed 15.
Coach O'Neil is glad to get this first game out of the way, but his team has some things to work out.
"We've got to clean up the turnovers, for one thing. And we got caught watching on the boards," he said. "You've got to be pleased to beat a team that came in 3-0 and already had a tournament under their belt."
Outside shots weren't falling in the first half, but they fell in the second.
"I think some of that is legs as far as trying to get a second wind. Some of it could be jitters for the first game, too, whether you've had a lot of basketball or not," he said. "Right now, we just need time."
That time is short as the Beavers host Dumas (Texas) today. The Demons were 40-point losers to Holcomb on Thursday.
Denver South 9 18 15 32 -- 74
Scott City 17 23 23 22 -- 85
Denver South (3-1) � Purifoy 0 3-3 3, Garcia 4 0-0 12, Sylla 9 7-11 25, French 2 0-0 5, Hopkins 2 0-0 4, Dean 5 0-2 10, Chavez 2 1-2 6, Moore 2 0-0 6, Wariner 1 0-0 3. Totals: 27 11-18 74.
Scott City (1-0) � B. O'Neil 6 4-6 19, Wells 0 2-2 2, T. O'Neil 5 1-2 13, Hess 1 4-4 6, Habiger 1 2-5 5, J. Meyer 7 4-9 18, Kite 6 10-16 22. Totals: 20 27-44 85.
3-point goals � DS 9 (Garcia 4, French 1, Chavez 1, Moore 2, Wariner 1), SC 6 (B. O'Neil 3, T. O'Neil 2, Habiger 1).


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- Amperage: 15.0
- No-load RPM: 4,000
- Blade Size: 12.0"
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- Micro bevel adjustment for fine tuning bevel angles.
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On the day that World of Science arrived in the mail, Big Mac grabbed it and dove in. This book is visually appealing and grabbed his attention right away. I was attracted by the holographic image on the cover, but the bright pages with all their pictures charts and graphics drew me into the book as well. After a day or two of perusing, we set the book on a prominent shelf in the living room.
Then, we started working our way through a lapbook on basic physical science. BOY! The World of Science book got a workout during that lapbook. If you tend to veer toward lapbooks or unit studies, I think the World of Science. I had purchased another general science book a little over a year ago, but the World of Science book from New Leaf Publishing/Master Books has been much more useful to us. It is visually appealing, so that grabbed us from the start, but it is also full of valuable content.
- Matter and Chemicals
- Energy, Motion and Machines
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Light and Sound
- Earth and Life
- Space and Time
- Science Experiments
So what's cool is that you can cover a chapter by reading it and examining all the charts and graphics, and THEN flip to the end and complete an experiment or two or five on the subject you just studied. This COULD be a science review curriculum with very little work on your part.
World of Science is a fascinating book. It is beautifully illustrated and FULL of content! It is a welcome resource and one I will keep on our shelf to further illustrate our science studies for years to come.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of World of Science from Master Books to complete this honest review.


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It was great to see a full sweep of Fort Smith folks at the state Capitol on Thursday celebrating the life of Fort Smith favorite son Gen. William O. Darby.
It was great to see a full sweep of Fort Smith folks at the state Capitol on Thursday celebrating the life of Fort Smith favorite son Gen. William O. Darby.
Although what would have been Gen. Darby�s 102nd birthday fell on Friday, the Senate�s truncated work week saw the principal of Darby Junior High School, some students and other supporters of the General Darby Legacy Project in Little Rock on Thursday, where they helped to spread the word about the project.
Organizers hope to raise enough money to erect a bronze statue of the general on his motorcycle in the southeast corner of Cisterna Plaza.
At a town hall meeting following last week�s city Board of Directors meeting, Liz Berry Armstrong � who with her husband, Joe, a retired Army Ranger, is spearheading the effort � updated an encouraging board about plans.
But Thursday�s event was important for the statewide exposure it brought the project.
Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, read Senate Resolution 7 on the floor of the state Senate.
�Gen. George S. Patton called Gen. William O. Darby �the bravest man I ever knew,�� Files read.
Darby is another of the larger-than-life historic figures who stand out in Fort Smith history. Born Feb. 8, 1911, William Darby grew up on North Eighth Street and graduated from Fort Smith High School. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point as the most decorated member of the class of 1933.
His greatest impact came in World War II, where he organized the 1st Ranger Battalion.
Just two days shy of the German surrender and a World War II victory, Darby was killed in action April 30, 1945, at Torbole, Italy, at age 34. He was posthumously promoted to brigadier general and received three Purple Hearts, two Distinguished Service Crosses, a Silver Star, a Legion of Merit, the Russian Order of Kutuzov and the French Croix de Guerre, according to information from the Fort Smith Museum of History.
If Gen. Darby�s legacy does not come as easily to our tongues as the stories of Hanging Judge Isaac Parker or the tales of Miss Laura, the fault lies with our lack of imagination, not with the exemplary military leader.
The members of the Darby Legacy Project are working to bring the real-life heroism of the young man from Fort Smith to life, so that Gen. Darby can take his rightful place with Judge Parker and Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves.
This remains an important project for recognizing the real stories of Fort Smith and separating them from the legends. It is with great pride that we acknowledge the efforts of those who went to Little Rock on Thursday. In seeking to reclaim the best of the past of Fort Smith, they shine a light on what is worthy today.


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Robb Dunewood over at RIMarkable poses the question..
Before I became a die-hard BlackBerry user I was a die-hard Windows Mobile (Pocket PC at the time) user. I couldn't imagine that I would ever be interested in a device like the BlackBerry, yet, RIMarkable is about to enter into its third year of existence. Truth be told, I will more than likely get an iPhone shortly after it comes out but it will be in addition to my BlackBerry. If I remember correctly, however, my first BlackBerry was in addition to my Windows Mobile device.


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It was only yesterday night,and all I could do was to spend most of my time sitting on an
airplane,pulling glossy magazines close to my face while the turbulences shacked the aircraft.
I landed on thursday in Madrid,once again in less than a week!(record?) to attend some
events.The Jenifols(artistic name for our dj-band a.k.a actress Miranda Makaroff and
myself) were playing at the party Kippling was throwing out in the spanish capital.
The label teamed up with designer Peter Pilotto, to create a capsule collection to
die for! (check the amazing prints!!!) and we were booked to play at it!We enjoyed a lovely
evening, drinking fine wine and muching on canapes(or spanish tapas) and playing
some old tunes,and not so old ones by the end of the evening!When the event was over(I'd
like to thank everyone who popped by, "Y tu mama tambien" spanish actress
Maribel Verdu,and the rest of guest who showed their support),we
headed to Harper Bazaar's party ,which was full of familiar faces.
Im wearing: blouse by Stolen Girlfriends Club,vintage Levi's shorts, SportsGirl
stockings and Office shoes. Miranda is wearing:AA blouse top and own jewels


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On Saturday 9th May, Aylesbury's Waterside Theatre (the "Second space" – so the smaller bit used for screenings of live operas and that kind of thing, I hope one day TEDx will be so popular in the area the main theatre can be used!) played host to the first TEDx (x = independently organised, even if it does mean it sounds a bit "sexier", Roy Bailey!) in the area. The theme for the TEDx was Misfits and Pioneers.
What is TED?
TED is "a platform for ideas worth spreading". No, I don't know what it stands for either, but basically incredibly good speakers talk about particular ideas at a conference (TED talks) and these are filmed and shared on the website. Speakers can speak for a maximum of 18 minutes and some very famous people have done them – Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs etc. I intend to make an effort to take a look at the site once a week/fortnight.
How did/Why did I hear about TEDx Aylesbury?
Having seen Garr Reynolds in Oxford (who has himself done some TED talks, though I couldn't find them on the site when I looked) and blogged about it, I heard about them and searching for ones nearby, found there was one in Aylesbury in May. There was also one in Oxford in January but I elected not to attend that one. It seemed like an obvious idea to go, so I put my name on the mailing list and when tickets went on sale, I signed up. Seeing Shappi Khorsandi (who I have seen on TV and heard on panel games on radio 4) was speaking certainly helped persuade me to attend, but I think I would have gone whoever had been speaking.
What happened?
The format of the day was 2-7:15pm. There were three sets with speakers and one video from the TED website in each. Speakers were filmed (I will update my blog with links to the videos of the talks when they are put online) and there was Amin, a photographer taking some brilliant shots. There was a half hour break between each set for networking and some activities based around "dead TEDs" (people who are now dead but who we would have loved to have heard a TED talk from). Personally, I wanted to do a bit more networking and the half hours seemed to fly by leaving me very limited time to do so. I should have hung around for a bit after the event and tried to use that opportunity, but circumstances meant I had to leave shortly after the end. I tried to thank all the speakers but did not manage to find/approach all of them in the time and constraints.
Set 1
Karen used slides in her talk which was about staying authentic and that success is authenticity (and she should know, featuring in the Power List and heading up MediaCom, the UK's largest media agency). She defined her rules for success – but, the first rule she gave us was, "Find your own rules" – which I loved. You can't just copy someone else's template for success, you must find what means the most to you. Her second rule (I think I can take two for myself?) was "acknowledge the situation, but don't let it define you". I got a lot from that rule
– acknowledge this job is a stretch for you/everyone you work with is a man/you are the least experienced, but then rise above it and carry on. Karen spent a lot of time talking about "covering" – when people act in a way other to how they would like to act, because they think their job/boss/workplace demands it. 61% of people (including 45% of white, heterosexual males) admitted to having "covered" at some point. The study she references was this one by Deloitte. Some real food for thought here (I admit I cover, but not my personality; I think we all cover in terms of dress sense or we would all turn up at work in our pyjamas surely! (or I would anyway) but Deloitte would probably define this type as justifiable). Very smooth, professional, fluent delivery.
Grace lives with a debilitating illness and consequently, a sense of "otherness" but does not let it define her. She talked about her struggles and her belief that we can all be pioneers, carving out our own ways. Grace is a wellness expert and spoke passionately about her struggles and her beliefs.
Islam recounted how when he first arrived at school and said goodbye to his mother in Arabic, his teacher took him, muttering "no English" and gave him flashcards to study, one with a picture of a butterfly on it. Now he has a PhD in English – as he says, "how insecure am I?". His talk was on continuing to learn, to be a scholar and to read and that despite our differences, as readers we share a common experience, with no excuse to be prejudist. Islam has spoken at many conferences, works in the Department of English at the University of Birmingham and even advises the BBC on Arabic pronunciations.
- TED video – Got a wicked problem? First tell me how you make toast – Tom Wujec
The link will take you to view the video too. Tom explains systems thinking by using an example of getting people to explain how they make toast – first with drawings, then with sticky notes and hen collaboratively. More steps (nodes) were needed as the ways progressed (from drawings to sticky, from sticky to collaboratively) and ideas became more "full". He has a website drawtoast.com which helps you take his method of systems thinking and problem solving forward.
Shappi spoke passionately about her struggles growing up; how she felt like an outsider/misfit due to her nationality, chronic shyness and family life (they fled Iran after her father was threatened by the Iranian government) and told us some of her experiences and how this led her to comedy. "If I speak and you laugh, that's a conversation. It makes me feel alive". It was her first TED talk, which makes Aylesbury especially privileged!
Set 2
- Roy Bailey
After the break, we returned to the room to see a man with a tambourine (Mark Block?) and a man with a guitar – Roy Bailey. Roy sang folks songs about socialism and dissent and even had us singing along to Undefeated with the lyrics that you can see in this tweet below.
@TEDxAylesbury The hands that work no wrong The breath that lifts the song The hearts that hold each other undefeated pic.twitter.com/HtYfFrvu95
— Amin (@aminart) May 14, 2015
Leslie's talk took me back to my roots as I made parallels about NEET young people (Not in Employment, Education or Training). Leslie founded PRACTivate where gang members are encouraged to use their skills in the workplace rather than revert to a gang lifestyle. Leslie's articulate talk focussed on perceptions and the cycles of poverty and crime. Once released from prison, the perception is that these people will only be capable of low-paid manual labour and so, they turn back to gang culture and crime. Society, the bigger "community" needs to recognise that these people have more worth than we are currently assigning them; we can then draw new value from these dismissed resources. Gang culture has many of the markings of hierarchical legitimate business enterprises – transferable skills.
- TED video – The Child Driven Education – Sugata Mitra
This was my favourite TED video. The problem with education is that good teachers don't want to go and work in the places where good teachers are needed the most! Sugata set up experiments (starting back in the 1990s) to see how children could educate themselves by leaving a PC with internet connection, embedded in the wall of an Indian slum. His experiments got more and more sophisticated – changing the accent they spoke English so a computer would understand them and a group of Tamil speaking 12 year olds were able to teach themselves biotechnology *in English!) on their own in two months so they achieved scores of 30% in a test. Two months later, after using the "grandmother method" (someone just being encouraging "that was good, do that again, wow!"), their scores rose to 50%. If children have interest – education happens; but the children must be in groups in order to learn like this. Sugata wants to conduct more experiments and take his findings, computers and granny programmes further.
If you only have time for one TED video, watch this one.
Ian Wright is a Professor of Planetary Science at the Open University. His talk began with he statement that the Earth itself is a misfit! Ian was part of the team getting Philae to land on the Rosetta comet – a ten year project. The tail of a comet may be millions of miles long, but the actual comet that produces the tail is very small, The instrument that Ian and his team put into Philae was called Ptolemy; about the size of a shoebox we saw pictures of the whole lab worth of equipment that Ptolemy was designed to condense. The project hopes to learn much more about comets (this one developed a tail earlier than expected and looked more like a rubber-duck shape than what was expected!).
Set 3
Alex calls himself an "adventurer". He has pulled a sled across Alaska, ran across America,rowed single-handedly across two oceans and now plans to live on an iceberg as it melts. He spoke about fear and offered up the fact that fear cam be a great motivator – he wouldn't be the person he was, or have done the things he has done, if it wasn't for fear. Very inspiring.
Lucie is a doctor and a novelist; she gave one of my favourite talks. Lucie's talk began as she shared some feedback she had received about a novel she was writing – it was unbelievable because the protagonist had no agency. Things happened to them in the story, but they did not react or take ownership. As readers, we know this is fake and are uncomfortable with it, but as patients modern medicine removes our agency and expects us to passively submit and surrender to doctors' cures and medicines. Agency is a crucial part of human interaction – healthcare reads like a really bad novel! Illness appears as a random act of violence on a person but if the fact of speaking in public, or thinking about some other thing that makes us feel worried and engages the primitive flight/flight response; if our body is able to react physically to this kind of stimuli; why does medicine not account for this manifestation? Lucie talks about the clear links between illness, disease and stress and how treatments should have as a key component training and help to control our response (and our body's response) to stress. Lucie's talk was extremely articulate, peppered with soundbites ("science explains the universe, art experiences it") and covered a topic she was obviously extremely passionate about.
- TED video – How to Start a Movement – Derek Sivers
This video shows the speaker, Derek, using a video of a man dancing like a crazy person to explain leadership. As the man dances, an individual joins him, then a few more, until eventually just about everyone is dancing with him. The principles are to treat your first followers as equals, new followers are really emulating the first follower and not the leader, leadership is overrated and it is your first follower who transforms you from a lone nut into a leader!
David is a poet and a lawyer. He opened his set with his poem "Slow down" – delivered in his lyrical Caribbean accent. He was engaging, wonderful to listen to and a perfect way to round off the speakers.
I really enjoyed the evening, I thought the videos were a good touch as they showed TED in a wider, international context (rather than just a bunch of misfits in Aylesbury!). However, it was sad to see so many empty seats. The organisers did well and I know they were trying to sell returned tickets, even selling some on the day, but it was a bit disheartening to see. Logistically, in terms of sound, microphones, lighting etc – it was all incredibly smooth and professional, very well done.
There was some talk on twitter not as much as I know the organisers would probably have liked, but the lack of decent mobile signal inside the building meant people struggled and batteries were diminished (I know wifi was available but you had to sign up for it). I think there was probably more talk after the event. I joined in a bit, thanking speakers and made a few comments (I also promised to write my own rules for success inspired by Karen – post to come!), and Amin continued to post photographs after the event which was nice.
Going to do my own rules for success and post them on my blog @TEDxAylesbury . Thanks for the inspiration @Blackett_kt
— Selina Jones (@Psylina) May 10, 2015


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Dua Lipa lands the November 3rd, 2017 cover of ES Evening Standard Magazine. Lensed by Luc Coiffait (See Management), the pop singer wears a Miu Miu faux fur coat with an Ashley Williams choker necklace. In the accompanying shoot, Dua poses in on-trend coats and jackets. Styled by Richard Sloan (See Management), the brunette wears the designs of Jacquemus, Saint Laurent and Dior amongst others. / Hair by Francesca Brazzo, Makeup by Sam Burnett
Related: Dua Lipa Dresses in Black for Patrizia Pepe's Fall 2017 Campaign
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ECE News Story
Grad Student Reza Salem Wins IEEE LEOS Best Poster Award
ECE graduate student Reza Salem has won the best poster award in the Baltimore/Washington area IEEE Laser and Electro-Optics Society (LEOS) graduate student poster competition held March 23. His poster was titled, "Polarization Insensitive Optical Clock Recovery at 80 Gb/s Using a Silicon Photodiode." The award carries a $300 prize (to be shared with one other first-place winner) and a merit certificate. Winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges from government, industry and academia. This work is described in detail in Reza's paper, "Polarization-Insensitive Optical Clock Recovery at 80 Gb/s using a Silicon Photodiode," which was recently submitted to Photonics Technology Letters. Reza is advised by Assistant Professor Thomas E. Murphy.
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Indie bookseller James Mustich offers a list of 1,000 great books to get lost in. This reading list will spark a vigorous discussion about any personal favorites! Mustich appears in conversation with Chicago Tribune literary editor Elizabeth Taylor.
Encompassing fiction, poetry, science and science fiction, memoir, travel writing, biography, children's books, history, and more, 1,000 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU DIE moves across cultures and through time to present an eclectic collection of titles, each described with the special enthusiasm readers summon when recommending a book to a friend.
The book's alphabetical listing by last name results in the serendipity of juxtaposition—Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" next to Robert McCloskey's "Make Way for Ducklings," John le Carré next to Ursula K. Le Guin next to Harper Lee. Following each entry are rich endnotes that include publication dates and preferred editions, other books by the same author, related books to try, and listings of worthy adaptations, including movies and audiobooks. In total, more than six thousand titles by thirty-five hundred authors are recommended.
James Mustich began his career in bookselling at an independent book store in Briarcliff Manor, New York, in the early 1980s. In 1986, he co-founded the acclaimed book catalog, "A Common Reader," and was for two decades its guiding force. He subsequently has worked as an editorial and product development executive in the publishing industry.
Elizabeth Taylor is Literary Editor of the Chicago Tribune. She joined the Tribune in 1996, after spending 13 years as a Correspondent with Time Magazine, based in New York, then Chicago. She served as Editor of the Sunday Magazine from 1998 until it ceased publication in 2009.


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Last week, Microsoft announced a sweeping reorganization of its corporate structure. But how does this change really affect Microsoft's customers and the software and solutions we use and support every day? Like many things in life, it depends.
I assume most people reading this are at least passingly familiar with the news: In an attempt to end cross-divisional rivalries, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has restructured the firm along functional lines. (If not, please check out my news article "Microsoft Announces Sweeping Reorg" and quickie analysis "Microsoft Reorg Explained" for more information.) Microsoft's plan sounds simple enough, and I had heard months ago that the reorg would indeed structure the company around its "devices and services" mantra. The thing is, that's not what happened.
In the memo to employees describing the reorg, Mr. Ballmer describes a fairly convoluted corporate structure in which 13 executive vice presidents report directly to him and run their own organizations. Under the previous scheme, only 8 top executives—with titles as cute and varied as "Chief People Officer," President, and Executive Vice President, among others—reported directly to Mr. Ballmer. So in some ways the new structure is more complicated than the old.
That said, only four of the new top-level organizations are engineering (by which I think they mean directly product-related) groups. These are Operating Systems, Devices and Studios, Applications and Services, and Cloud and Enterprise. Not quite "devices and services" but close enough. Each is run by an executive vice president. (The other top-level groups under this new system are Marketing, Business Development and Evangelism, Advanced Strategy and Research, Finance, Human Resources and Legal; Microsoft also retains CFO and COO positions that report directly to Ballmer.)
So let's look at those four top-level engineering groups.
First, the easiest one: The new Cloud and Enterprise group maps directly to the old Server & Tools division. It's lead by the same person, Satya Nadella, a compelling personality, deep thinker, true engineer, and, I think, the man most qualified to succeed Mr. Ballmer in running the entire company. Cloud and Enterprise focuses on Windows Server, Windows Azure, Visual Studio, and Microsoft's other data center, database, enterprise I,T and development tools products. This is a great example of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." You can expect the same high level of quality from this group as we saw before from Server & Tools.
The other engineering groups all represent significant change and come with some obvious questions.
The new Applications and Services group is led by Qi Lu, who is widely regarded as deeply intelligent and analytical. Previously, however, he ran Microsoft's Online Services division, which has hemorrhaged money basically since its inception. Now, however, Lu is in charge of some of Microsoft's most important businesses—including Office, Office 365, SharePoint, Exchange, Yammer, Lync, and Skype—as well as Bing, Bing Apps, MSN, and Advertising. Put simply, this new group is basically a combination of the old Microsoft Business division, Skype, and the Online Services division, and this combination should tell you all you need to know about how Microsoft sees the future of its Office products. And just a heads up: Office is currently Microsoft's single biggest business, atop both Windows and Server.
The new Devices and Studios group is run by former Windows chief Julie Larson-Green. This group picks up Microsoft's hardware products—Xbox, Surface, and accessories—as well as what the firm calls Microsoft Studios, which includes the development of games, entertainment, and other content experiences. Some have wondered whether Larson-Green's move to this group represents some sort of a demotion, since she previously ran Microsoft's most important business, Windows. But I see it as more of a lateral move and, more important, a chance to show Mr. Ballmer that she can make the group that most closely parallels Microsoft's "devices and services" vision a success going forward. She's got her work cut out for her: Despite some financial maneuvering, Xbox is a money loser over time, the Xbox One console is off to a bad start, and Surface has had a rocky first year. But those who have worked with her tell me that Larson-Green is better than her public appearances suggest. And none of this will matter much to IT, so there are no huge worries here regardless.
The Operating Systems group seems straightforward, but it isn't. It's run by former Windows Phone chief Terry Myerson, which triggers all kinds of warning bells, and the group is responsible for the Windows, Windows Phone, and Xbox OSs. Finally putting Windows and Windows Phone together makes sense and could pay dividends down the road. But Myerson's stewardship of Windows Phone has been lackluster at best, and one might naturally worry what effect he could have on Windows at a time when the classic desktop OS is struggling to adapt to a more mobile world. This is an area of some concern. On the good news front, this group's makeup means that NT architect David Cutler—who most recently engineered the three-in-one OS in the Xbox One—is back in Windows. You've gotta love that.
There is one more appointment worth noting. Eric Rudder, previously the number two in Server & Tools, is running a new Advanced Strategy and Research group that Microsoft says is responsible for the company's overall technical strategy, technology policy, and forward-looking development efforts. This puts him in some big shoes previously worn by the likes of Mr. Cutler and Mark Russinovich (who works on Azure now) and is worth paying attention to.
In the tradition of Monday Morning Quarterbacks everywhere, it's now retroactively obvious that the notion that a company as big and diverse as Microsoft could be reorganized under a simple "devices and services" structure is of course fanciful and unrealistic. But the parts of Microsoft we do care about, as seen in those four primary engineering groups, do each map nicely, in their own ways, around the "devices and services" mantra. Who knows? Maybe Steve Ballmer was on to something after all.


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Square Enix president Yoichi Wada has called out recent rumours surrounding Final Fantasy Versus XIII as a "hoax," reassuring fans that the long-delayed project is still in development and is impressive enough to "knock you off your feet." Considering that Square are set to make some major announcements at a Final Fantasy 25th anniversary event this September, perhaps we can expect a progress update?
Last week, sources alleged that Final Fantasy Versus XIII had been secretly cancelled, suggesting that Square were keeping things quiet to avoid shareholder panic and improve studio morale.