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If you know that someone is HIV positive you would not risk having sexual relations with them, despite the fact that there is protection,which is not 100% safe. No social discrimination is available since we have been able to accept people with HIV and AIDS in our society so their status should be made public and they will reduce chances of transmission
If you were to the dentist or a surgeon and no one knows that you're HIV positive, they would not give you any special attention, which could result in the death of you and the slow death of the doctor treating you, as he has to come in contact with your blood during the procedure. However, it's a different story if your HIV status is mentioned in your medical card.
If one's HIV status were public information, any potential partner would be able to see whether or not a person had the disease. After seeing that knowledge, they could decide to avoid said person sexually and, thus, prevent the transmission of HIV.
I think if given the opportunity to find out the status of certain aspects of a person's health history, HIV, hepatitis, etc., I do think that it would decrease the risk of infection to other people, especially through sexual contact. I think that sex is a choice and by choosing a sex partner, you should be privy to information that could potentially be life changing or life threatening to yourself. Some people are not forthcoming and by not sharing this information they are deliberately putting someone else at risk.
Since no one out there wants to be infected with HIV, I think making HIV infection statuses public would reduce transmission. HIV-infected people would be forced to take responsibility for their status, while non-infected people could avoid infected partners or, alternately, take proper precautions if they have or choose an infected partner.
Not all, but some people with HIV don't care about infecting other people, or don't take measures to protect themselves. I think the spreading of HIV would diminish, but so would the chance for those people to live, work, and lead a semi-normal life. Their children could also suffer.
To a certain extent, I believe that publicizing one's HIV status would reduce transmissions. However, I also agree that it should be done in a professional and discreet way, as many of those who are HIV victims, were either born with the disease (having the disease through no fault of their own), or unknowingly infected by a spouse or partner.
Why are the names of sex offenders published within a neighborhood? So that parents can watch for those offenders and thus prevent reoffense. Why do we not take precautions with HIV status when sex with an HIV positive person can kill the unknowing victim? Why do we prevent knowledge of who is HIV positive when there are known cases of HIV infected persons seeking to kill as many as possible through unprotected sex? This is not to advocate active discrimination against the HIV positive, since many are infected through no fault of their own. But if we can run a criminal back ground check and pull the academic records of potential spouses, why can we not also see whether they have a fatal transmissible disease? If knowledge is power, knowing who can kill you with more than a kiss will save lives.
If people who had HIV was public information you could check the database before you slept with someone and even before you got into a serious relationship with someone. Making HIV status public would keep predators with HIV from being able to deceive unknowing victims and then infecting them with the disease.
There are many people in the world today who have tested positive for the HIV virus that were not informed by their partner that it was an issue. I do feel that if HIV status was public information there would be many people who would chose not to have sex with an HIV positive individual if they knew the truth. The spread of HIV is not something most negative people would want to take a chance on even with a condom. I do feel that people that are positive for HIV should have to tell their partners about their tests but as for making it public knowledge it would be an invasion of their privacy.
The problem with an HIV registry is the fact that it's a serious invasion of privacy. This is part of a patient's medical history which is confidential due to laws. Herpes, HPV, and even Non-STDs such as Tuberculosis are also responsible for causing problems in society (apart from health, I'm talking about Social Stigma)... So why don't we make registries for all of these also?
Even if we wanted to do this registry, chances are it will HIGHLY underestimate the amount of people actually living with the disease. People who decide to take treatment actually lower their chances of spreading the disease (especially if they're conscious of their sexual partner's status and want to preserve their status)...These are the people who would be in the registry. The problem then comes from the people who refuse to get tested, for reasons X, Y and Z. These people will not receive treatment, meaning that as the virus grows in count inside them, they become more probable to infect others. If these people assume their status is positive and do not want to get tested, they can continue spreading their disease by continuing to practice unsafe sex. This is from personal experience, but sex without a condom feels much different than sex with a condom (Also, I'm in a monogamous relationship). I know I have the consideration that if I was single, I wouldn't dare to not use a condom if I didn't know my partner that well. Not all people are like this, and some people who might assume they are positive (untested) may continue this because it feels good to them (Not everyone out there is nice, and not everyone really cares about who you are...)
Most HIV transmission is by people who don't know they have HIV. Most people who know they have HIV don't purposely spread it and also are taking treatment that suppresses HIV therefore reducing further the chances of infecting others by accident or otherwise. Creation of a (assuming involuntary) register of infected people would have the effect of creating pariahs in many areas of life other than sexual intercourse as people are stupid and believe things like hiv can infect you by shaking hands (I know a guy who got tested because he shook hands with a gay). Therefore to avoid being put on this register to avoid the bad social consequences of this more people who would have gotten tested wont and wont get treatment and wont know they have aids and therefore it is obvious that a register would INCREASE hiv infection rates.
If HIV status was made public, then people known to be positive would feel like outcasts from society and would most likely be viewed the same way as well. Most likely, rather than being open about their STD, they would come up with fake identities so they could continue to have sex. It would only slightly reduce the rate of transmission if everyone was openly honest about their status and if many people who were sexually active took the time to review the database.
Making HIV status public would not help reduce transmission rates, as many people with HIV don't know they have it. The problem isn't that people know they have HIV and are lying about it, the problem is that people aren't getting tested and assume they are safe from HIV. What is needed instead is education, and free testing.
There are sex offender registries, with lots of people on them, and very few people pay any attention to this information. There is publicly accessible information of all types that is generally ignored by the majority of the population and a lot of that information is of value to the public. There is no reason to assume that public information about HIV would be utilized to any greater degree than any of this other pertinent and already available information.
I do not believe the vast majority of people who know they have HIV knowingly transmit the disease. HIV is a disease, and we have a right to medical privacy. Thinking that making public the HIV status of a person, to reduce the transmission of AIDS, is the same as thinking publishing a list of those with the flu will reduce the transmission of the flu virus.
Undetected people would still have it, and people would likely avoid being tested in order to avoid the consequences and stigma of having it. Until there is a cure for it, or a vaccine to prevent it, publicizing HIV patients would most likely increase the spread of HIV, and cause more deaths from AIDS due to people refusing to be tested.
One of the highest rates of infection in western nations is not between 1 person who knows they are positive and another who knows they are negative. It is when 1 person in positive and doesn't know it. Symptoms of HIV infection can take years to appear. Meanwhile people think they are negative and are passing the virus. Because they are not treating the disease they are also have the highest level of virus in their bodies and are the most contagious. Publishing people's status would decrease testing rates and actually INCREASE the number of new infections. It is a terrible idea.. It doesn't protect people and it is a violation of a person's rights.
HIV is contracted through various ways but unprotected sex and drug use are a couple of the top ways to pass the disease to another person. I feel that these two issues are things that people are either "addicted" to or they lose their sense of being safe.
If knowing that you can DIE from HIV is not enough to stop people from putting themselves at risk, then why would some possible embarrassment stop them?
Homeland security has already failed with public statuses when it comes to terrorism alerts. Doing the same sort of thing with HIV would only be a governmental type of fear mongering, and would not produce any results. Only individuals themselves can be responsible for their sexual life, and that is a private matter. Making all of these problems public will not improve disease. Only people's lifestyle's can do this, and that will not be dictated by some public status.


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More summer storms are expected today as Volusia and Flagler counties begin the weekend.
Afternoon clouds are forecast to blanket the two-county area, bringing a 50-percent possibility of showers and thunderstorms, according to The National Weather Service in Melbourne. These slow-moving storms pose a flash-flooding threat to low-lying areas and may produce gusts around 35-40 mph.
High temperatures are forecast in the upper-80s for coastal areas and low 90s inland.
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Surgical treatment for a torn meniscus either repairs the tear or, if that is not possible, trims back the meniscus to remove the loose portion, Mayo Clinic explains. Doctors only perform surgery after more conservative treatments such as icing, medications, rest and physical therapy. Exercises or physical therapy are also needed for recovery after surgery.
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage, shaped like a half circle, that forms a cushion between the shin bones and the thigh bone, Mayo Clinic says. There are two menisci in each knee joint. A torn meniscus is one of the most common types of knee injury. Activities that cause the knee to twist can lead to this injury, particularly if there is a large amount of weight on the knee while it twists. Any activity that requires aggressive pivoting at the knee causes a high risk of a meniscus tear, with athletic activities such as tennis, football or basketball.
A torn meniscus causes symptoms including pain, swelling, stiffness and popping sensations, states Mayo Clinic. The injury can also cause difficulty with movement, especially when trying to straighten the leg. To confirm the diagnosis of a meniscus tear, imaging scans such as an MRI or an ultrasound may be needed. Doctors may also surgically insert a scope to examine the knee.


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Jiah Khan death: New evidence could twist probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has found two CDs and other evidence that could give a new twist to its probe into the June 2013 death of actor Jiah Khan, sources said on Thursday.bollywood Updated: Nov 07, 2014 00:21 IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has found two CDs and other evidence that could give a new twist to its probe into the June 2013 death of actor Jiah Khan, sources said on Thursday.
Khan, a twenty-five year old American citizen, who made a high-profile debut in 2007 opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Ram Gopal Varma's Nishabd, was found hanging from the ceiling at her Juhu residence.
Mumbai Police concluded she took her own life and filed a charge sheet in a city court this year accusing her close friend Sooraj Pancholi, son of Bollywood acting couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, with abetment to suicide.
Sooraj and his parents have denied all the charges levelled against him. Despite repeated attempts, HT could not reach the family for comments.
The CBI registered a case in August to probe whether the death was a suicide or homicide after Khan's mother approached the Bombay High Court alleging shoddy investigation by police.
"We have collected some vital evidence, including two CDs, which pertain to the scene of the crime that is the late actor's Mumbai residence, and will help the investigation," said a CBI source, refusing to divulge more details.
The CDs have been sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory for scientific tests and authentication of the contents, sources said.
Mumbai-based advocate Dinesh Tiwari, who represents Khan's mother Rabiya, said the CDs could be related to the deceased's post-mortem but there was no confirmation on this from the investigating agency.
The autopsy was "not conducted according to procedures and did not record the body's injuries," Tiwari said.
The CBI recently recorded Rabiya's statement and is likely to soon document Sooraj's testimony, said a source at the agency.
"Rabiya's statement has been recorded partially. She told the CBI that she suspects her daughter was murdered and that the true facts of the case were suppressed by police deliberately to protect the culprit," Tiwari said.
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OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, vol. 47, n° 6, 1997, pages 357-360, 19 réf., ISSN 0962-7480, GBR
Department of Occupational Health and Safety. Southmead Health Services Nhs Trust. Westbury on Trym Bristol. GBR
A 6-month retrospective self-administered questionnaire study of 482 doctors and 380 midwives in two NHS Trusts was undertaken.
The response rate was 384 (80%) and 293 (77%) respectively.
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The doctors'main reason for non-reporting was'too time consuming'and midwives'was'did not consider anything could be done'although their awareness of the active management of contamination incidents by occupational health departments was good.
Seventy-seven per cent of doctors and 69% of midwives underestimated the risk of contracting hepatitis B virus from a needlestick injury, whilst 52% of doctors and 36% of midwives underestimated the risks of acquiring infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection following such an injury.
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Easy Way to Remember Low Carb Fruits
Easy way to Remember Low Carb Fruits
Low Carb Diets
By Laura Dolson, About.com Guide
Fruits vary widely in the amount of sugar they contain. For example, half a cup of raspberries contains 3.5 grams of net carb, whereas half a cup of raisins contains 61 grams. These categories of fruit are roughly in order from low to high, sugar-wise, though there are some exceptions. Here is the complete fruit list.
1. Berries - Berries are, in general, the fruits lowest in sugar — and also among the highest in antioxidants and other nutrients.
2. Summer Fruits - Melons, peaches, nectarines, and apricots are next in sugar-order.
3. Winter Fruits - Apples, pears, and citrus fruit are moderate in sugars.
4. Tropical Fruits - Pineapple, pomegranates, mangoes, bananas, and fresh figs are high in sugar (guava and papaya are lower than the others).
5. Dried Fruit - Dates, raisins, apricots, prunes, figs, and most other dried fruits are extremely high in sugar. Dried cranberries and blueberries would be low, except a lot of sugar is usually added to combat the tartness.
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And berries are relatively high in fiber. Love my strawberries and blueberries. I've found that the frozen ones are cheaper and were frozen at the peak of ripeness.
What do you do with them? Do you just thaw them and eat them or something else?
I buy a lot of my fruit frozen now. Heard that they are just as good, if not better, then fresh.
Do you get your fruit out of the frozen food section of a regular grocery store. Or do you buy your's from somewhere else?
Have you ever put grapes in the freezer and then ate them? They are SO good!
Sorry, but grapes shoot my BS sky high so I can't. But what a great idea!
No, great idea. Or add them to the smoothie.
Like this alot! Thanks for sharing this :)
Both of you are very welcome! I was looking this up for myself and then I wanted to share it! :)
Thank you! Hope you are having a nice weekend!
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If you have an Xbox One and a Windows Phone, your experience just improved a bit today with version 188.8.131.52 of SmartGlass landing in the Store.
On a cursory glance, SmartGlass looks the same as December's update, but heading under Settings will reveal a new menu item: Game Clips. Using the SmartGlass app, users can now browse through their collection of recorded hits and even play them directly on the phone.
Update: Turns out you could do this before, at least according to some, but it was under Friends or something odd. With today's update, it's a lot more obvious with its dedicated section under the Menu.
We have to admit, it's a little surreal to see Peggle 2 playing on our Lumia 1520. Indeed, the resolution is fantastic, and there is no compromise here in terms of quality. There is no way to manage those clips though, so deleting or even sharing would still have to be through the Xbox One. But we'll take this new feature as it's a lot of fun.
While Game Clips aren't for everyone, the ability to record your best moves or highscore moments in games goes a long way for people who want to engage in the ol' humblebrag. It's great to see Windows Phone now me a part of that as well.
Pick up Xbox One SmartGlass for Windows Phone 8 here in the Store.
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Black Bean and Cilantro Pesto Wrap
1 large bunch of cilantro, chopped, about 2 cups
2/3 cup slivered almonds
2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon lemon zest (just grate the skin of the lemon on the smallest side of your grater, calm the fuck down)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup vegetable broth or water
Put all the ingredients for the pesto in a food processor and blend until sorta smooth. No food processor? Before I had one I'd just put the almonds in a bag and smash them until they are tiny and chop the rest of that shit up super small too. Mix all of it together with a fork until it looks like a paste.
This recipe makes about 1 cup of goddamn delicious pesto. I like about ¼ cup of it for every 1 ½ cups of beans. For the lazy bastards, one 15-ounce can of black beans is about 1 ½ cups. Just mix the beans together with the pesto and wrap that shit up with whatever vegetables you have like: cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, avocado, corn, you get the fucking idea. Add salsa or lime juice if you want. I don't give a fuck.


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The Miyajima Oyster Festival is an oyster festival which was held for the first time in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Every year, it is held on the second Saturday and Sunday of February when oysters are the most delicious. A variety of oyster dishes are served at an inexpensive price.
There is also shows a stage where performances such as the Japanese drums are performed. This festival is recommended for oyster lovers.


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Create a unique username prefix based on unique registration/sign up page
I have a website where people can come and join via a membership and get access to the content. Most of our members are Students and we market to a variety of different schools. We are looking to have a special registration page set up for each school.
The reason behind doing this is that each of our schools wants to be able to track which of their students are signing in and using the features. We are able to run a report in WordPress through Audit Trail and organize it by username.
Therefore, if PSU is the school then we would be able to filter all usernames that start with PSU, delete all of the other users, and put that into a report for our client so that they could see which pages the students are accessing and how often. So we'd want the username to be PSU_LastNameFirstName (or something like that)
The other factor is that the school has paid for 500 of their students to register. Therefore, the students should be able to sign up for free but it's too much work for the school to input each of their students' usernames and information – hence the idea for the splash page. Since it's free to register, we wanted to put the password protection on the splash page so that if someone outside of the school got the link, they wouldn't be able to register since they would either 1) not have the password or 2) they would create a non-compatible username so I could recognize that and delete them.
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We don't consume electricity; we use energy; transforming it into different forms to make our world brighter, warmer (or cooler) and make work easier. We strive to conserve and efficiently use energy, but in the end, we really only change energy from one form to another. Energy never goes away; it just finds another job to do.
If electricity is only the transportation system for the energy we use, then what is electricity and how does it work?
Although the Money Pit is one of my favorite movies, here is an example of how electricity does NOT behave.
In the simplest of terms, electrical current is the excitement and flow of electrons. To understand what that means, we need to start with the most basic building block of all matter: the atom. All matter is made from a combination of atoms (either of one kind or multiple). Any substance that cannot be separated into a simpler substance by chemical means is considered an element. All known elements are cataloged within the 'Periodic Table of Elements', a table that has stressed out generations of high school chemistry students. The periodic table of elements describes the individual atomic characteristics of each element, and knowing those characteristics gives us more insight into how they all behave with each other. It's not unlike knowing the personality types of your friends and co-workers.
Each atom is composed of three basic particles: the electron, proton and neutron. Protons and Neutrons are located in the atom's nucleus, with the electrons orbiting around in a series of concentric "shells". Science has uncovered even smaller particles that make up and hold together each atom's structure, but for our purposes it is the negatively charged electrons (or their absence) that hold the secrets of electricity.
Early scientists such as a Frenchman by the name of Charles Dufay realized that certain materials became attracted to certain objects, but were repelled by others. The forces of attraction and repulsion are described as either a positive or negative charge. As neutrons have no charge, each atom's nucleus has a net positive charge. As Paula Abdul's 1988 hit described, "We come together, cuz opposites attract". Objects with similar charges are repelled from each other, and those with opposite charges are attracted to each other.
At this point, I know that many readers are beginning to have flashbacks to early childhood science class and are wondering, "Where is he going with this? It's about as exciting as watching paint dry."
Excitement is exactly what electricity is all about. The outer shell (known as valance electrons) of each atom contains between one and eight electrons. Each atom seeks stability by filling up its outer shell with all eight; a nice calm retirement of sorts. Some atoms like the noble gases Argon and Xenon start out with their outer shells full; they're calm, unexciting and don't over-react. Other elements such as gold, silver and copper have only one electron in their outer shell and are more than willing to dance the night away in an attempt to lose that electron and settle down into a more stable existence (a very unlikely outcome given their propensity to getting over-excited). The following animation shows a copper atom, with only one electron in its outer shell. The nucleus, comprised of 39 neutrons and 39 protons is shown as a single sphere at the center (To be honest, I didn't feel like modeling all 78 spheres in the nucleus; my obsessive nature does have its limits).
At the risk of perpetuating stereotypes, we can group elements and materials by how they behave when excited. In terms of electricity, elements and materials (combinations of elements) can be put into three groups:
Conductors, Insulators and Semi-conductors.
Elements with 3 or less electrons in their outer shells are generally conductors (although the exact number of electrons does not always determine which elements are the best conductors). Because they have lots of empty room in that outer orbit, they are less stable and more likely to lose their remaining electrons when bumped around (The bump theory is a commonly held explanation for how electrons are passed from one atom to another). Insulating materials such as wood, glass and rubber are combinations of elements that fill their outer shells by sharing their electrons with other elements. These materials are composed of elements such as Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen. Alone these elements are not very stable, but combined they have found comfort and stability. Selective elements such as Silicon and Germanium are termed semi-conductors, and have 4 electrons in their outer shell. With a little encouragement these elements can be persuaded to lose an electron or two and become negatively charged. These materials have become indispensable in the development of solid-state circuitry and computers in general.
That bumping around of electrons in a conductor is precisely where the transfer of energy via electricity happens. Like billiard balls on a pool table, when the energy is introduced at one end (the player hitting the cue ball), energy is transferred from one ball to the next. Not all energy is passed from one ball to the next however. In billiards, you'd hear the sound of balls hitting, and if measured, you could see the heat generated by the instantaneous collision. With electrons in a conductor, that energy release may be heat, light and almost always a magnetic field.
Magnets? I thought we were discussing electricity?
Everyone has played with magnets as a kid (or adult). Those of us old enough to remember iron filing and magnet toys such as "Wooly Willy", have seen what a magnetic field actually looks like. The following image shows a magnet with a negative and positive end (or "pole") often termed a North and South pole. The iron filings align with the resultant magnetic lines of force (or 'flux'). No we are not going to enter into a discussion of whether Santa Claus or penguins reside on either pole (maybe in a later post).
Magnetic fields, created by electrons flowing through a conductive material, are precisely what enables a generator or alternator to initiate the flow of electricity, and appliances such as motors to use that flow of electromagnetic energy to create mechanical movement.
This whole discussion can seem very theoretical, given that we can only see the results of what magnetics and electricity can do. So how do we measure that flow of energy across a conductor?
Before we talk about measuring electricity, it's important to know why it flows at all. Electromagnetic energy will not flow through anything unless it has somewhere to go. OK, time for a few metaphors:
Everyone is familiar with water pipes in their house, or at least knows that water comes from somewhere when the faucet is turned on. Why doesn't water flow continuously from the kitchen faucet? It doesn't flow all the time, because without an open outlet (someone using that water), it will just sit nice and quiet in the pipe. Open a faucet, and the water begins to flow. Break a pipe or create a leak, and water will flow to places you don't want it to. Electricity is very similar. Without a load, or something to use that energy, there is no need for the electrons to bump into each other and pass along their energy. Unlike the water in our pipes however, electricity wants to flow from a positively charged source to negatively charged one (this is according to popular theory, but let's leave theory out of this for the moment as it gives me a headache). More often than not, that flow may be from a positive terminal of battery to the negative one, or a positive source to the earth itself (such as in a building's electrical system). Without a complete "circuit" to follow, the electrons will have nowhere to go, and the flow of electricity will stop. If you provide a complete path for the electricity to follow, then it will happily oblige. There is a reason that they refer to the Formula One race car events as a circuit. If the road was open on both ends and didn't connect, it would be a very short race. Yes, I'm aware that would be considered drag racing; metaphors have their limits.
Measuring the energy carried by electricity
Before I lose anyone, let's talk about volts, amps and watts. In my next post we'll talk about AC/DC, and by that I'm referring to Alternating and Direct Current, not the 80's band from Australia. I'm sure everyone has heard the phrase, "It's not the voltage you have to worry about; it's the amps". While partially true; why? It has to do with force and potential energy.
If electricity is the flow of electrons, then measuring energy carried by electricity must involve electrons right? Well, unless you have an incredibly powerful microscope, and someone who is really fast at counting, we're going to need a standard to measure against for counting electrons. Here we learn about Charles-Augustin de Coulomb, a French physicist whom the standard imperial measurement of charge was named after (his story would be another post). One coulomb is equivalent to the charge of 6.242 X 1018 electrons. That's a lot of electrons. In obnoxiously large numeric terms, that's six quintrillion, two hundred and forty-two quadrillion electrons. That should be easy enough to put into an Excel spreadsheet, right? Well, instead of counting every electron over a period of time, how about we just divide the total number of electrons by a nice big number like a coulomb? Well it so happens that the volume of one coulomb per second is referred to as an ampere. Whoa! Amps are actually related to something physical?! Don't get too excited, we're still talking about theoretically numbers and some basic assumptions, but at least we have somewhere to start.
So if one ampere (normally referred to as an Amp), is a volume of electrons over time, then we should be able to measure the energy those electrons are moving with them right? Not so fast. Volume (or size) is one side of the equation, but we're missing the other half. We need a push. We need that potential energy to work with.
Caution: Dangerous metaphors ahead.
What is potential energy? If your house was on fire, and you asked for a water hose; I'm sure you'd be rather upset if someone walked up with a garden hose connected to a hand pump. You'd prefer a fire hose connected to a rather large fire truck I'm sure. Why? The difference is in potential energy. Only so much water can flow through a garden hose. Given a bigger and stronger hose, you could push more water through it. Water is normally measured in volume over time; commonly gallons per minute. A garden hose can easily provide 10 gallons per minute, but so can a fire hose. The fire hose however has the potential to provide much, much more water if it is needed (which it usually is). Here's another example: Let's say you are sitting quietly at the base of ten-foot cliff, and a rock is perched very precariously above you. It's not moving, but given a bit of a push, it could fall at any time. If that rock weighed a few grams, the potential for harm to your pretty head is minimal. If that rock weighed 10,000 lbs., then the potential for harm would be rather substantial. Unless it's actually falling, both rocks are harmless. The 5-ton rock however has a much larger potential energy (it COULD exert a much bigger force).
Since electricity transmits energy, we need to know the volume of energy over time, but we also need to know the level of force with which it is delivered. In terms of water in a pipe, this potential energy is referred to as pressure (in pounds per square inch, or PSI). In the flow of electrons, this potential energy or pressure is called voltage. One Volt is the potential energy it would take to drive one amp of current against a given load (we'll talk about loads in the next post).
Now we've brought energy and force into the equation. Flowing electrons mean nothing if they bump off a conductor one at a time, but if they flow in great numbers (along with their accompanying magnetic fields) with a large amount of force, then now we have energy we can use. With both volume and force, we can move almost anything.
So how do we measure the power or work that electricity provides? Enter the "Watt". One watt is equal to one volt of potential energy times one ampere of flow. The watt is a measure of the real power that pushes, heats or illuminates. For comparisons, this would be similar to horsepower (735.5 watts), or foot-pounds of force per second (1.355 watts).
In electrical terms, the watt, is proportionately equal to the volts (the potential energy) times the amps (the volume of flow). 1 Watt = 1 Volt x 1 Amp. I know. Some of you just went… uh, duh, but the majority of people just had that little 13 watt LED light bulb (equivalent to a 60 watt incandescent bulb) go off in their head and said, "Oohhhh, I get it.". You're welcome.
So let's stop there for the moment, because unless you're an electrical engineer or a geek like me, you may need a week to recover from reading this post.
Next time we'll talk about Direct Current, Alternating Current, Single-Phase Power, Three-Phase Power, generators and transformers. I know, you'll have a tough time waiting, but it should be worth it.
In the meantime, here is your moment of Zen (Yes, I'm a fan of the Daily Show on Comedy Central):
I promise not to beg, but I would really welcome any comments; both good and bad (but constructive). The more feedback I get; the better my posts can be. Thanks!!
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Undertoad Tuesday Apr 20 02:18 PM
4/20/2004: Woman collects rust
Troubleshooter Tuesday Apr 20 02:20 PM
I'm guessing that someone uses its unique chemical properties or something?
Elspode Tuesday Apr 20 02:51 PM
That is .004545 per #.
CzinZumerzet Tuesday Apr 20 03:32 PM
Oppression in paradise. I wonder what company, what corporation back up the line is keeping her under the jackboot.
CzinZumerzet Tuesday Apr 20 03:33 PM
PS. Incredible picture by the way, thanks for posting it.
Kitsune Tuesday Apr 20 03:50 PM
Someone out there is producing some really cheap thermite.
xoxoxoBruce Tuesday Apr 20 06:19 PM
The sad part is, she's very happy to have a chance to do it.
Leah Tuesday Apr 20 08:01 PM
Send her over my way, I've got rust coming through on my car.
Beestie Tuesday Apr 20 08:25 PM
[Paranoid disclaimer]
I did not ask Leah what kind of car she drives. I did not account for the fact that the seats aren't made of metal and, therefore, cannot possibly be converted to rust even though I do acknowledge and understand that they might undergo oxidation, the byproduct thereof would not, in fact, be iron-oxide so I just wanted you to know that I know. Also, I do realize that her car probably isn't all rust or else it wouldn't really be a car. I used a literary device known as "hyperbole" to make my point and wasn't really serious. Any other factual errors in the calculations used in my post are hereby disclaimed and disowned and I can bear no responsibility if that woman actually reads this post and catches the next plane over here to scoop up some rust.
[/Paranoid disclaimer]
Leah Tuesday Apr 20 08:37 PM
I'm sorry to say that the amount of rust on my Honda would not be sufficient for a wage. Although living on the beaches here in Sydney I'm sure there are plenty of cars that could be a good little earner for her. Go girl go.
onetrack Tuesday Apr 20 09:01 PM
To get the correct perspective on the pic, and corporate greed .. all you need, is an adjoining pic .. of the scrap company CEO dining on caviar and $250 bottles of wine, on the company expense account .. and then climbing into his $250,000 BMW to drive to the office to collect his $20,000 weekly pay packet .. where he will spend a few seconds to organise the sacking of the above lady, and her immediate family and friends .. because it will improve the corporate bottom line, and return to shareholders .. not to mention, the necessary pay rise it will earn him, for being financially astute ..
xoxoxoBruce Tuesday Apr 20 09:17 PM
Oh come now, that never really happens. Does it?
Sun_Sparkz Tuesday Apr 20 09:33 PM
I am an assistant in a HUGE financial company with all my fellow collegues being big cats just like the one descibed.. and let me asure you.. yes, it DOES happen.
xoxoxoBruce Tuesday Apr 20 10:34 PM
Sparkz, Monday we had a meeting with my bosses, bosses, boss.
Sun_Sparkz Tuesday Apr 20 10:36 PM
incentive or what!!
onetrack Tuesday Apr 20 10:59 PM
This scrap company image, has touched the most raw nerve in my body .. China cannot get enough steel scrap to feed her industries, so the scrap price has rocketed. Scrap is a vital part of steel making, believe it or not .. all furnaces rely on a large % of scrap to produce good quality steel. Using scrap for furnace feed, lowers costs, and improves end product quality, because scrap has a known quality, minimal impurities as compared to iron ore, and takes less energy to turn into fresh steel.
MAdMoNKEY Wednesday Apr 21 02:03 AM
funkykule Wednesday Apr 21 04:18 AM
That woman has no mask, she must be breathing in loads of dust particles from the rust. not good.
Griff Wednesday Apr 21 07:22 AM
paranoid Wednesday Apr 21 11:17 AM
onetrack Wednesday Apr 21 11:29 AM
No .. wait .. it couldn't have been the CEO's of American companies, could it??
Not those same CEO's I poured scorn on, in an earlier post??
And you worry about enemies in the Middle East and Afghanistan??
chrisinhouston Wednesday Apr 21 11:59 AM
looks like the photo was taken on "Take your daughter to work day."
xoxoxoBruce Wednesday Apr 21 08:07 PM
e unibus plurum Thursday Apr 22 10:49 AM
it's a growth industry -- afterall, rust never sleeps.
xoxoxoBruce Thursday Apr 22 06:13 PM
I remember reading somewhere, 2 tons of steel will produce 3 tons of rust, but it didn't say why. I've always been curious about that, but don't have a clue how I would find out.
linknoid Thursday Apr 22 07:14 PM
richlevy Thursday Apr 22 11:03 PM
I actually saw this on some documentary. In India or Pakistan, some entrepenuer with a radio sits on a beach and instructs the captain of a ship he has purchased for scrap to deliberately beach it during high tide. During low tide, workers swarm over it and strip it down for scrap and parts.


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The path to being named a managing director at Goldman Sachs just got a little longer. In an internal memo obtained by CNBC and confirmed by Goldman the investment bank said it will name a new class of managing directors every two years, instead of on an annual basis, beginning in 2013.
"Doing it every other year doesn't detract from the opportunities at Goldman," said Edith Cooper, Global Head of Human Capital Management. She added it adds to the long term value proposition of working at the bank.


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October 17, 2012 11:38 ET
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 17, 2012) - As part of BMO Financial Group's ongoing commitment to financial literacy and 'Making Money Make Sense' for Canadians, BMO is releasing a financial tip every week in 2012.
BMO's Financial Tip of the Week: "Boomerpreneurs" - Consider the financial implications before you become your own boss.
"Boomerpreneurship" is becoming a notable trend, especially as a large number of Canadian boomers are expected to retire in the next five years. Many retirees plan to use retirement as an opportunity to start a business.
According to Industry Canada, the overall number of self employed workers has increased by 17 per cent the past decade, and 40 per cent of workers older than 65 years are now self-employed.
"There are many benefits to opening a small business during your retirement years; however, aspiring 'Boomerpreneurs' should be mindful of the large financial commitment running your own business can entail. Also, a lack of sufficient preparation can have significant negative effects on a business owner," said Joe Collura, Small Business Area Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal.
Entrepreneurship can be appealing for a variety of reasons, but it's important to consider all of the financial implications involved before you take the leap into self-employment.
As Small Business Week is underway in Canada, BMO offers the following advice for prospective 'Boomerpreneurs':
Do your homework - Take advantage of the resources and business networks you have built over the years and learn all you need to know and do to set up your company. This includes gathering relevant industry insight, arranging a new phone number, deciding whether or not to incorporate the business and looking into the potential tax implications.
Weigh the pros and cons - Think carefully about why you want to start your own business. Being your own boss can provide lifestyle flexibility; however, longer hours and a possible decrease in cash flow - both when you start up and, potentially, over the life of your retirement - may be necessary to ensure your success.
Create a business plan - Stress-test your idea and research your marketplace, including what products and services you will offer, the appropriate price point(s), who your potential customers will be and what your sales targets will need to be to cover your costs. Keep your end goal in mind as you build your company and maintain a positive - yet realistic - outlook as you progress.
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NEW YORK — Two couples, both from out of town, linger on the same park bench, gazing up at gauzy curtains in the windows of a 19-story hotel. They don't know each other, but there they are, on a sunny Labor Day afternoon, hoping to steal a glimpse of, well, for lack of a more delicate way to put it, naked people.
Voyeurism became New York's hot attraction this summer after guests were photographed in the buff prancing about, even having sex, in front of floor-to-ceiling windows at the Standard Hotel in the hip Meatpacking District.
These shenanigans unfolded as a result of a series of unintended circumstances. Start with the opening of the High Line Park, built on abandoned railroad tracks three stories above the street. Add a swank hotel, hoisted by massive pylons that straddle the High Line. Then bring on the combustible element: New Yorkers and tourists, who flocked to see the city's newest additions. As they walked the High Line, they quickly realized there was more to see than they could have dared to hope. With that, the High Line became a stage set as well as a destination.
All summer, images of the Standard's bawdy guests spread like cyber wildfire, and the management seemed to relish the attention, even encouraging new arrivals in the lobby to go ahead and "just have fun!" The hotel's blog, ever briefly, linked to photos of two unclothed women in provocative positions. Now, the curious assemble regularly.


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text: This is a recipe derived from tasting a pre-made soup sold at my local farm shop, and so it is full of fresh, healthy ingredients. It's great for using up veg nearing the end of its fridge life, but interesting enough to make a variation of it as a fancy starter at a dinner party. Who said soup was boring! Dice the onion and peel and crush the garlic. Finely chop the red chilli. Wash, peel and dice all the remaining veg.Heat the olive oil in a large pan, and gently fry the garlic and onion for 5 minutes. You can add the chilli now if you like the soup to be fairly hot, or add it later to be slightly milder.Add the Biriyani paste (you can substitute this for Balti paste if you prefer). Stir well and fry for a further 2-3 minutes.Add the parsnips, carrots and potato (you can also add some red pepper if you like). Fry this for a further 5 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid it browning too much.Make up the veg stock with boiling water , and add it to the veg along with the fresh thyme. You can use a generous shake of dried thyme if fresh is not readily available.Add a good grind of fresh black pepper, and you can add the red chilli now if you did not add it at the beginning. Bring to the boil.Once it is boiling, turn the pan down to a good simmer, and stirring occasionally let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.Once the veg is tender, ladle the soup into a blender and whizz until it is the desired texture. Put back into the original pan over a gentle heat and season to taste. Serve piping hot.Add the chilli to taste, and feel free to add less or use milder chillies if required. No salt is required for this recipe as it is usually contained in the curry paste. If the soup has thickened too much, add more water until it is the desired thickness. The thinner the soup the more it will feed, and this will serve 3 people if you prefer quite thick, large portions, or it will make four thinner, medium sized portions. You can also blend it to your desired texture. You could serve it very smooth as a starter at a dinner party, or thicker for a filling, warming lunch. Please note: this recipe has been created and uploaded by a member of the Tesco Real Food online community. Tesco does not test customer recipes so cannot accept responsibility for the content, validate the results or answer queries regarding them.


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I Wish ...
This tutorial was written by me on November 29th, 2011 and is the result of my own ideas. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is purely coincidental and unintentional.
PSP version used: X2, but should work in other versions.
This tutorial was written assuming you have a working knowledge of PSP.
Supplies Needed
Scrap kit of choice: I used a stunning full-size kit by Stina of Designs by Stina called "Jacaranda Blue". What a lovely kit this is! You can purchase it at Aussie Scrap Designs. Thanks so much Stina!
Tube of choice: I used a beautiful tube by The Vintage Angel™ by Jessica Galbreth. You can purchase these tubes from CDO. You must have a license to use.
Mask of choice: I used mask #25 by Weescotslass.
Font of choice: I used Miss Lankfort, a pay font.
Drop shadow used throughout, unless otherwise indicated: H&V 2, Opacity 58, Blur 12.
~~ Remember to save often! ~~
Place the mask in your PSP masks folder or a folder of your choice.
Open a new image, 750 x 750, white background.
From the kit, open Frame01 and resize 20%. Copy and paste as a new layer.
Activate the background layer. Open a paper of choice and resize 15%, copy and paste as a new layer.
Using the freehand selection tool, draw a selection around the frame, like this:
Ensure the paper layer is activated, invert the selection and tap delete. Do not deselect.
Copy and paste the tube as a new layer. Resize 75% and arrange within the frame. Tap delete and deselect. Drop shadow frame and tube.
Add your elements, I used:
Bird: resize 5%
Birdcage: resize 15%
Doves: resize 5%
Hearts01: resize 20% (Drop shadow: H&V 2, Opacity 25, Blur 12)
Floral04: resize 7%
Floral05: resize 17%
Bougainvillea03 & 04: resize 15%, then 85%
Butterflies: resize 10%
Butterfly05: resize 5%, then 70%
Drop shadow all elements.
Hide the background layer and merge visible.
Unhide the background layer and add a new raster layer. Select all. Copy and paste a paper of choice into the selection. Deselect. Apply the mask and merge the mask group. Use the raster deform tool to adjust size and placement to your satisfaction.
Crop and resize your tag, add your name and all applicable copyright and license information. Save as a png or jpg and you're finished.
I'd love to see your results, email me HERE.
Hugs, Carol ♥


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Wasabi Fire Alarm Saves Lives with Fiery Smells
We're not sure if this is culturally situated in Japan or not (personally, I find the smell of smoked wasabi somewhat soothing), but it looks like fire extinguisher company Air Water Safety Service and Seems has just started a brand new market with aromatic fire alarms.
Our best guess says this is mainly geared towards the hearing impaired, since the smell released by the fire alarm is supposedly so potent that it fills an area of about 50 square feet in about 2 and a half minutes, we imagine it'd work for the non-hearing impaired just as well. Seeing that smell is one of man's strongest senses, it does make sense (and seems much more practical) than installing flashing red lights all around your house is well... on fire.
There's a short video of the Wasabi Fire Alarm in concept form over here, for those interested in seeing how far they've gone in the development process up until now.
Currently, the Wasabi Fire Alarm retails for a hefty $560. A bit out of range for most of us, but wider adoption may lead to a price drop later down the line.
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When it comes to freelancing, I believe in a few principles that guide my writing business on a daily basis.
Over the years, I've called them many things – guiding principles, golden rules, affirmations, to name just a few.
They've helped me keep my head straight during the highs of my career and sustained me through the lows.
Today, I turn these principles into a manifesto and offer them to you.
You can download it, share it, print it – even embed it on your site if you want.
Whatever you do – USE this manifesto. Let it help you make a success of your freelance business.
The Freelance Writer's Manifesto We All Need.
You're a writer
Yes, you are. You don't have to write fiction or attempt NaNoWriMo to consider yourself a writer. If you write for your blog, your business, your clients … you're a writer.
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Not even yourself.
You're a bloody good writer
There is always room for improvement of course but right now, at this very moment, your writing is the best it has ever been.
Your freelancing isn't a hobby – it's a business!
I've said this so many times, I sound like a broken record. So many of us treat our writing as just this thing we do.
"Oh, it's nothing really. It's just something I like to do."
Er, no.
If you're writing for money and you dream about turning it into a full-time income, then you my dear, aren't indulging a hobby. You're running a business.
Believe in yourself
Because you're capable of so much more than you think. And because no one else will.
Don't work for peanuts
Not for long anyway. My stance on freelance writing rates is simple: You gotta do what you gotta do. But at some point, you have to stop working for peanuts.
Charge per project
If there's one non-negotiable rule of freelancing, it's this.
Never charge by the hour. Charge per project. No exceptions.
Take half now, half after
Another rule that may only be broken if you can stake your reputation on your client – or have ways of embarrassing them into paying in case they don't.
Get it in writing
You'll thank me one day.
Fly your freelance flag high:
No one will know you're a writer for hire unless you tell them. So don't be shy.
And finally…
Don't forget to hustle!
Which is just a fancy way of saying you never let anyone know you might not feel like a confident, brilliant, and successful freelance writer.


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After years of speculation, the Arab world will finally have its own edition of the world's leading fashion publication. Vogue Arabia, which will be available on newsstands March 5 throughout the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), is the 22nd edition of the magazine, according to Vogue Arabia.
"It is the first Vogue to break onto the market in digital prior to print," writes Philippa Morgan. The publication's digital platform launched in October of 2016.Vogue Arabia's first-ever cover star, revealed on March 1, is none other than social media It girl Gigi Hadid. The 21-year-old was born in Los Angeles, California to a Dutch-American mother and Jordanian-American father of Palestinian origin. She has been in a relationship with musician and former One Direction member Zayn Malik, who is of Pakistani decent, since 2015.
"Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh and styled by Brandon Maxwell, the evocative images emphasize the supermodel's Arab roots," according to Vogue Arabia.
"There's no better first 'face' to lead the charge for Vogue Arabia than Gigi, a model who defines tomorrow's entrepreneurial and dynamic generation," Editor-in-Chief Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz tells Morgan.
"In one poised photograph, she communicates a thousand words to a region that's been waiting far too long for its Vogue voice to speak.""The March issue, entitled 'Reorienting Perceptions', features established and up-and-coming designers, high fashion styled with modest flair and luxury lifestyle insights from across the Middle East with a unique Arabic twist on global high-fashion reportage," reports Vogue Arabia.
Shashi Menon, CEO & Publisher of Vogue Arabia, tells Morgan: "With Vogue Arabia, we're making a bold bet on the future of marquee, high-gloss content in the region—across both print and digital. The unparalleled heritage and global footprint of the Vogue brand, combined with our distinct strategy of publishing more than 90 percent original content with dual language editorial, really make Vogue Arabia stand out."On March 1 Hadid, whose full name is Jelena Noura Hadid, shared her Vogue Arabia cover with her 30 million Instagram followers. A notorious "nice girl" in the traditionally stand-offish fashion industry, Hadid captions the photo:
"I think the beautiful thing about there being international Vogues is that, as a fashion community, we are able to celebrate, and share with the world, different cultures. Being half-Palestinian, it means the world to me to be on the first-ever cover(s) of @voguearabia, and I hope that this magazine will show another layer of the fashion industry's desire to continue to accept, celebrate, and incorporate all people & customs and make everyone feel like they have fashion images and moments they can relate to… & learn and grow in doing so. Thank you @deenathe1st for your vision and for having me on this cover… by the incredible @inezandvinoodh–so much love."
Vogue Arabia will be published in both Arabic and English.Though Hadid has a history of pride regarding her ethnic background, many Vogue readers were off-put by her Vogue Arabia cover.
"I'm bitter over the fact that Gigi only claims her Palestinian heritage when it benefits her. She didn't deserve [the cover]," writes @starksteves on Twitter.
@__munneerraa, another Twitter user, writes in response to @VogueArabia: "Oh guys you should've put a proper Arab on the cover! Like the Abduls for instance!"
The Abduls are two Saudi blogger sisters, according to Vogue Arabia.Several Twitter users, including @starksteves, shared that they wished Somali-American model Halim Aden landed the first Vogue Arabia cover. The 19-year-old immigrant, who wears a hijab, recently walked the runway for YEEZY Season 5, according to Fader; she also made it to the semifinals of 2016's Miss Minnesota USA pageant and walked for Alberta Ferretti and Max Mara in Milan, according to Allure.
Hadid, who does not typically wear a hijab, dons an embellished one for her Vogue Arabia cover. However, she is been widely known to celebrate her Palestinian background.
"A year ago she posted a photo of herself with henna on her hands while with friends, adding a note at the end of her caption saying, '& before you go all 'cultural appropriation' in my comments, check out the last name. Hadid. Half Palestinian & proud of it,'" according to Vanity Fair.
"She also joined her sister Bella at a rally in New York in January to protest Donald Trump's immigration policies.""This also marks a personal landmark for Hadid, as it is her 21st Vogue cover," according to Vanity Fair.
"She continues to inch near the record held by Lauren Hutton with 26 covers, and told Ellen Degeneres in February that she 'wouldn't complain' if she were to land a 27th. At this rate she's well on her way."


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Case Study—Speaking Truth to Power
A project manager at a high tech company sensed a big problem. There was no process in place to manage hundreds of technical issues that had been identified within a newly developed computer architecture…and products were now being developed based upon this problem-laden architecture.
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- Case Study—Speaking Truth to Power The Speaking Truth to Power process is illustrated in this case study. Start at the top and move clockwise. © 2007 Randall L. Englund A project manager at a high tech company sensed a big problem. There was no process in place to manage hundreds of technical issues that had been identified within a newly developed computer architecture…and products were now being developed based upon this problem-laden architecture. Toni knew the news was bad and getting worse, but she had no more authority than anyone else to do anything about those issues. The complexity of the situation was different than anything else this organization had experienced before. All variables were changing: markets, products, technology, people, organization, and size. No one person was directly in charge. No one was putting in the effort to correct what looked like a massive problem. However, there was something different about this person—she was willing to speak truth to power. Project leaders are closest to the action in most organizations. While that makes them knowledgeable about what is going on and what should be done to achieve project success, unfortunately, they often do not possess the resources, political clout, or approval to do those things. And the people in power are not always open to hearing the truth. This happens for any number of reasons, such as pressure from shareholders, a drive to CASE STUDY Speaking Truth to Power www.englundpmc.com Page 1 of 5
- meet an out-of-alignment measurement system, turf battles, or insufficient knowledge about the project management process. Even worse, the messenger may get proverbially "shot" for delivering the "truth" (bad news) to those in "power"—telling the truth can have negative consequences to the teller. Toni took the initiative to define the truth. The issues reflected big gaps, errors, or undefined paths in the new computer architecture, issues so significant that new product development was being delayed in multiple areas. Several different product lines would be built upon this platform. If the issues were not resolved rationally, immediate design decisions would have to be made on multiple projects that might compromise or severely limit future functionality options in the products being developed. Architects argued for the purity and integrity of the architecture. Implementers wanted pragmatic solutions that leveraged the work completed to date. The problem was not getting solved—concrete closure actions were not getting taken. The congenial but functionally separated environment was potentially "toxic" for anyone stepping up to take charge. She was one among dozens of project managers depending upon the new architecture. Overall, Toni took it upon herself to cause action. She created a compelling picture of why action was required, what needed to be done, how to resolve the issues, and what the results would be. Here are steps she took: She identified the functional managers whose business was impacted by the issues and asked them to get together for a discussion. These upper managers were clearly frustrated by the issues and concerned about getting their projects completed on time. They had no spare resources to resolve issues that they believed other people should be working on. Her personal invitation to attend a meeting with peer managers to address important and urgent issues, or else be stuck with what others decided, made it compelling for them to show up at the meeting. To deliver the truth, she put together a presentation that clearly stated the nature of the issues and catastrophic impact on all business areas. In the meeting with R&D managers from across the organization who were responsible for developing various pieces of the computer platform, she articulated the issues with amazing alacrity. Yet she did not overwhelm them with details—they knew enough to fill in the blanks with the pictures she presented. The consequences of inaction were delays in time to market, duplication CASE STUDY Speaking Truth to Power www.englundpmc.com Page 2 of 5
- and rework of effort, frustrated engineers, high costs, bad publicity, and unfavorable attention from unhappy executives. She spoke a language they all understood extremely well. In this presentation, she proposed that each business ante up key engineers to meet in study groups that would research the options for resolving the architectural issues and propose solutions. People in all project areas would then need to review the proposals and agree to adopt them. This work would have to take place concurrently with development efforts underway. (NOTE: Although not actually required in this case, many times it takes bringing in a trusted outsider, such as somebody in another organization who solved a similar problem, or a consultant, to convince people that such drastic action is required.) What made Toni able to take on such a strong role in a very sensitive situation? Her actions were driven by choosing to exercise personal strengths. Her passion and belief in a very different future state being possible provided courage and energy to take on this difficult task. And she used savvy and sensitive communication skills to be credible, trusted, and ultimately listened to: • Through words and actions she made it clear that her sole motivation was accountability for success of the program. It was clear that she had no hidden agenda or desire for personal gain— just relief from the frustration she was experiencing. Her outspoken manner diffused any possible resistance by making it clear, through her choice of words up front and throughout, that she was not after personal glory or power plays but just wanted to make the program successful. None of this was a surprise to the attendees because she had conducted one-on-one discussions with each manager in advance of the meeting. • She pointed out the pain that could be felt by each person. She had the ability to design a process that could lead to changes, and she linked the pain and change efforts directly to needs of the business. • By reflecting and drawing upon previous experiences, she articulated the current reality and defined the steps needed for the change. Fortunately, she had completed a number of previous projects quite successfully. She was technically competent and could understand the difficult nature of the problems being encountered. Her carefully chosen words addressed different CASE STUDY Speaking Truth to Power www.englundpmc.com Page 3 of 5
- perspectives; that is, she talked broad picture with upper managers and technical issues with engineers. She consistently demonstrated the values, beliefs, and contribution that this effort would bring to the organization. • She asked for their support. The goal of the meeting was to get explicit commitment from all attendees that they and their organization would participate in this program. This was not just another meeting to talk about the issues; it was a call to action. Toni's thorough plan, reinforced by inputs from other people around the organization, convinced this council of upper managers to get on board as a guiding coalition. The plan first requested these managers to set constraints and define priorities. It then described how cross- organizational teams of engineers would be assigned full time to specific modules or areas within the architecture. Approval would come from all other teams reviewing, commenting, and voting on proposals. Fears subsided as concerns about priorities, content, process, oversight, approvals, and implementation were addressed. In the end, they asked Toni to lead the new program. Believing in the program, she agreed to get it going. She became the leader, the guiding vision, and the workhorse. She also planned from the beginning to go "out of business" as a revolutionary. Toni went to the program management department and requested a program manager. The initial conversation with Toni revealed many negative expressions, but the program manager had a sense to persevere and later came to realize the negativity came only out of Toni's frustration with the current realities. The program manager came on board and gradually took over to coordinate the massive cross-organizational efforts to execute this plan. After successfully completing the tumultuous first phase, she guided the program team through a retrospective analysis, saw that progress was proceeding on the right path, went back to managing her own project full time, and got promoted. She continued taking on new development efforts within the company. Her impact extended beyond that critical program. The program team became quite competent on the new process that it had invented and then refined about how to identify and resolve architectural issues. It was significant to observe how the management anxiety initially present around the complexity and far-reaching nature of the "truth" was upsetting to those in "power" and gradually subsided and mostly CASE STUDY Speaking Truth to Power www.englundpmc.com Page 4 of 5
- disappeared over the course of the program. Credit goes not only to the engineers doing the work but also to the program management approach that was applied. All this became possible because one person was wiling to risk her career and speak up. Resolving those architectural issues was at the heart of the huge success subsequently enjoyed by the company in the computer business. Management supported a huge celebration to recognize the achievements of many that were initiated by the power of one. Later the program manager sought out this person as a mentor as he was so impressed by her abilities in getting things done within a convoluted organization. He wanted to know how she managed to exercise voice with power and short-cut a path to cultural distortion. One question was about improving judgment. She suggested observing judgmental situations—make your own call as difficult decisions come up and observe how those in power make the same call. Compare their actions with yours as a way to learn to make better decisions from the masters. Seek to understand their thought processes; probe into the reasons they act as they do. Her feedback on this and other topics was invaluable and long lasting. Later in a different job at corporate the program manager was able to reciprocate and provide her with advice on a project submittal. Take aways: • Act from personal strengths, such as expert, visionary, or process owner. • Develop a clear, convincing, and compelling message and make it visible to others. • Use your passion that comes from deep values and beliefs about the work (if these are not present, then find a different program to work on). • Be accountable for success of the organization and ask others to do the same. • Get explicit commitments from people to support the goals of the program; then they are more likely to follow through. • Take action, first to articulate the needs, then to help others understand the change, and finally to get the job done, following a plan. • Tap the energy that comes from the courage of your convictions…and from the preparation steps outlined above. CASE STUDY Speaking Truth to Power www.englundpmc.com Page 5 of 5
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