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Stockman, C.A., Barnes, A.L., Maloney, S.K., Taylor, E., McCarthy, M. and Pethick, D. (2011) Effect of prolonged exposure to continuous heat and humidity similar to long haul live export voyages in Merino wethers. Animal Production Science, 51 (2). pp. 135-143.
Beatty, D.T., Barnes, A., Taylor, E. and Maloney, S.K. (2008) Do changes in feed intake or ambient temperature cause changes in cattle rumen temperature relative to core temperature? Journal of Thermal Biology, 33 (1). pp. 12-19.
Beatty, D.T., Barnes, A., Fleming, P.A., Taylor, E. and Maloney, S.K. (2008) The effect of fleece on core and rumen temperature in sheep. Journal of Thermal Biology, 33 (8). pp. 437-443.
Chapman, H.M., Taylor, E.G., Buddle, J.R. and Murphy, D.J. (2007) Student training in large-animal handling at the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, Australia (Review). Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 34 (5). pp. 576-582.
Beatty, D.T., Barnes, A., Taylor, E., Pethick, D., McCarthy, M. and Maloney, S.K. (2006) Physiological responses of Bos taurus and Bos indicus cattle to prolonged, continuous heat and humidity. Journal of Animal Science, 84 (4). pp. 972-985.
Accioly, J.M., Beatty, D.T., Barnes, A.L., Pethick, D.W., Taylor, E.G., Tudor, G.D., White, C.L., Maloney, S.K., McCarthy, M.R., Pluske, J.R. and Costa, N.D. (2003) Nutrition during live export of cattle. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, 14 . pp. 49-56.
Accioly, J.M., Tudor, G., Taylor, E.G., White, C.L., Costa, N.D., Pluske, J.R. and Pethick, D.W. (2002) Effect of roughage quality and fermentable energy/protein on intake, performance and nitrogen excretion in cattle fed export diets. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 26 (11). S250.
Milton, J.T.B., Mackintosh, N., Engelke, J., Seymour, M.K., Kenny, K., Wiley, J.T., Tudor, G.D., Standing, W.R., Edwards, N.J., Taylor, E.G., Davidson, R.H. and Costa, N.D. (2000) Supplementation of cattle browsing tagasaste (Chamaecytisus proliferus) during autumn improves liveweight gain. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 13 (Supp. A). pp. 368-371.
Taylor, E.G., Costa, N.D., Edwards, N.J., Standing, W.R. and Tudor, G.D. (2000) The phosphorus and mineral requirements of cattle browsing tagasaste. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 13 (Supp. 1). p. 184.
Howell, J.Mc.C., Dorling, P.R., Shelton, J.N., Taylor, E.G., Palmer, D.G and Di Marco, P.N. (1991) Natural bone marrow transplantation in cattle with Pompe's disease. Neuromuscular Disorders, 1 (6). pp. 449-454.
Howell, J.Mc.C., Dorling, P.R., Dimarco, P.N. and Taylor, E.G. (1987) Multiple implantation of normal amnion into cattle with generalized glycogenosis type II. Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease, 10 (1). pp. 3-10.
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Laurence, M., Barnes, A., Taylor, E., Pethick, D.W., Jones, F., Speijers, J. and Accioly, J. (2009) Maternal efficiency in beef cattle is not compromised by selection for leanness or feed efficiency. In: XIth International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, 6 - 9 September, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Tudor, G.D., Accioly, J., Pethick, D.W., Costa, N.D., Taylor, E.G. and White, C. (2003) Decreasing shipboard ammonia levels by optimising the nutritional performance of cattle and the environment on ship during live export. Meat & Livestock Australia Ltd, North Sydney.


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The Flying Dutchmen were defeated by UW-Platteville 83-59 in a first round game of the NCAA Division III tournament in Wheaton, Ill. on Friday.
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Pre-release trailers for David Frankels Collateral Beauty positioned the film as yet another contemporary update of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol with a Scrooge archetype visited by angels who are tasked with making him realise the error of his ways.Grieving father Howard (Will Smith) is called on by the physical embodiments of Death, Love and Time having penned angry letters to them following the death of his young daughter. These manifestations (played by Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley and Jacob Latimore) try to reason him into seeing beauty in the world again.But what the trailer doesnt tell you and this isnt a spoiler but rather the mad premise of this film is that the recipients of said letters are in fact not angels but actors hired by Howards colleagues. In order to regain control of his advertising company, three terrible friends plan to film him talking to the fake angels then edit them out of the footage as proof he is no longer fit to be their boss.[...]Beyond the psychotic awfulness of the scenario, there is something inherently off about the films attempt to reconcile the existential topic of grief with the more materialistic world of business affairs. We are told that for the past two years Howard has been going to the office every day but neglecting his work, instead spending all his time in a room entirely dedicated to symbolic domino-based activities. In what world would the total absence of a boss take two years to impact on a companys business? What sort of company can afford to have an entire room dedicated to dominos? Did anyone suggest counselling?


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Recent research reveals that 35 percent of commercial property occupiers have no environmental policy or targets in place
Last week Footprint attended Sweett Group's breakfast seminar 'Sustainability – The Business Case for Commercial Property' along with over 60 industry members. The topic on the table was the demand for sustainable buildings, associated risks and benefits for investors and the opportunities ahead.
Louise Ellison, Head of Sustainability at Quintain Estates & Development, underlined the importance of sustainability to the property business partly as a compliance issue for planning or BREEAM, but also as a business risk or opportunity depending on your standpoint. In Quintain's experience, less sustainable commercial property depreciates faster; a more sustainable property is likely to remain attractive to clients in 5 or 10 years' time, and perhaps more importantly will aid in atrracting and retaining an occupier.
At Bristol & Bath Science Park, which features buildings by Aedas and Alec French, Quintain attribute its early lettings to green credentials such as natural ventilation and electric bike and car rental. It is, however, trickier with existing buildings where sustainable improvements are not always economically feasible. 'Rapidly evolving regulatory agenda' was also identified as a business challenge, especially with regard to retrofitting existing stock.
A problem facing those trying to ascertain the added-value of sustainability to the property market is sourcing robust supportive data. The seminar's next speaker, Charles Woolam of SIAM (Sustainable Investment & Asset Management LLP) gave insight into the daunting task of putting figures to the subject. Having surveyed over 2000 commercial occupiers in last three years, SIAM have come up with their own 'universe' of facts and figures that show the relationship between sustainability and risk – defined as the risk to future income and to incurring significant capital costs for unsure return.
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Charles Woollam warned it is vital for commercial property owners to assess future-proofing and come up with a plan as soon as possible. He predicted that 'shrewd investors may end up selling those properties where the emerging risk outweighs their more positive attributes and replacing them either with buildings which are already adequately "future-proofed" or with ones where the cost of future improvements is most likely to provide an adequate return without fear of premature statutory interventions.'
This is, according to the speakers, a major business challenge to sustainable buildings – there is not always a clear business case for 'greening' up a property but looking to the future there are definite strategic benefits. Richard Quartermaine from hosts Sweett reiterated this by pointing out that the DECC is aiming that all buildings will be brought to at least an 'E' rating by 2018. Perhaps the greatest pressure on property investors is fear of unlettable stock; this means that a sustainable, efficient building with lower energy/in-use costs is likely to fare better in the marketplace.
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The design for the illustrated building which was granted planning permission was by DEGW.
The building was designed to Stage D by DEGW, Aedas delivered the scheme with Willmott Dixon. Alec French Architects were the client's technical advisor.
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Maybe because it's the "year of no winter" (according to Chicago's favorite weatherman Tom Skilling), but spring feels closer than ever. The topics of conversation at work and among friends have gone from "ski trips" and "ice fishing" (I associate with a lot of Minnesotans — this is a real activity that people actually do FOR FUN) to "summer wardrobe" and "St. Patrick's Day" (which is officially the unofficial start of "spring"). Me, I'm just excited to enter the summer season with LESS HAIR on my underarm (but more on my head. Still growing it out!) And with that, here's the February TRIA update.
In my first piece of official update news: results continue!! Wahoo! The momentum I gained last month is getting stronger, and I'm really noticing that my underarm hair is growing in slower and sparser. I do still see growth after a few days, but it's noticeably less. I still have a ways to go, but I'm getting somewhere and that makes me very happy. Random but relevant observation to share — I think my left underarm is seeing better results by a smidge. It could be that – my hair there is less or I'm doing a better job with the TRIA on that side. As for my bikini line, I think I'm noticing some results. It's just more difficult to actually see (you know what I'm saying?). Also, I use a lower setting (2 vs. 4) down there because it's just more sensitive skin. And that's about as much as I'm interested in sharing about my bikini line. Moving on to…
….The second piece of official news: I (hopefully) talked someone off a Groupon for another "at-home laser removal." It wasn't TRIA, and that's all I needed to know to say "eh…maybe you better not." TRIA remains the only FDA-cleared device for at-home laser hair removal, and after blasting myself with a laser beam twice a month since November, I feel good knowing it's been rigorously tested. Just don't mess with that other business. And, if you really want to try it then you should know….
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By Adam Easton
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Researchers in Poland say they have solved a centuries-old mystery and identified the remains of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.
A comparison of DNA from a skeleton in Poland and strands of the astronomer's hair found in a book in Sweden almost certainly confirm it is his skeleton.
Archaeologists found the skeleton in north-eastern Poland three years ago in a cathedral where Copernicus lived.
He worked in Frombork Cathedral on the Baltic Sea coast in the 16th Century.
Copernicus was one of the key proponents of the idea that the Earth orbits the Sun.
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Free Beer & Hot Wings: Australian Man Has ¾-Inch Cockroach Removed from Ear [Video]
Reason No. 47 why no one should live in Australia: You can wake up with a cockroach in your ear.
Hendrik Helmer, of Darwin, Australia, recently woke up with a horrible pain in his ear, 105.7 ABC Darwin reported.
At first, Helmer didn't think anything of it and simply went back to bed.
After waking up a second time, he realized that he had something in his ear and decided to do something about it.
His first solution was to grab a vacuum and try to suck out whatever was inside. Well, that failed; so Hendrick opted to try to drown whatever was in his head by pouring water in his ear. That also failed and caused the insect to burrow into his ear canal.
Eventually, Hendrick headed to the hospital, where the insect was removed from his head.
It ended up being a ¾-inch (2-centimeter) cockroach which tried to burrow into his brain.
Yeah, Australia.
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Chocolate Hot Cross Buns with a secret spice - crushed cardamom
This might not be the traditional Hot Cross Bun but my Easter won't feel like one without Chocolate Hot Cross Buns.
I based the recipe largely on the traditional Hot Cross bun I made last week. I included sourdough starter in the recipe for extra flavour. The starter didn't help much with the rising, if at all. I also couldn't taste any acidity from the starter.
Inspired by The Flavour Thesaurus book (the book about flavour pairing), I included crushed cardamom and cinnamon in the bread dough instead of mixed spices (sorry, the Hot Cross bun hard-core). The book suggested that cardamom, when paired with chocolate, makes chocolate taste rather expensive. That was interesting and I was curious to find out.
The cardamom does make the chocolate aroma nicer, lovely. The bread smells fantastic. I don't want to sound too overly excited...I totally love this bun. It was the best chocolate hot cross bun I ever had, still drooling thinking about it. I can't tell which buns I love more, traditional or chocolate...they're both equally nice. I'll let my family decide when they have these two on Easter Friday.
Full post and recipe is here.


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Monitoring Long-Term Group Performance
In this section, users can review the results of a five-year SAVIX panel study that describes the long-term performance of independent savings groups.
The rapid growth in the outreach of savings groups has attracted increasing levels of interest in their long-term performance. Through a standardised management information system and the SAVIX, Facilitating Agencies may monitor, analyse and communicate the results of their projects with greater consistency and transparency.
And through increasingly rigorous monitoring and evaluation systems, Facilitating Agencies are making greater efforts to better understand the performance, dynamics and survival rate of independent groups, beyond the training period.
Nevertheless, it remains a serious challenge for Facilitating Agencies and their local partners to monitor the long-term performance of savings groups after the end of implementation in a given area and more so beyond the lifespan of a project.
Furthermore, the few studies on the long-term performance of savings groups are very narrow in scope – limited to end-of-project evaluations and specific projects and institutions.
The SAVIX – with support from VSL Associates, CARE, Catholic Relief Services and Oxfam America – launched a five-year panel study in 2009 to describe the performance of a random sample of 331 savings groups mobilised and trained by 33 projects in 6 countries.
In March of each year, standardised data is collected from all active groups in the sample. This data is consolidated by the SAVIX and, using the tabs on the left, users can review the overall performance of the sample, track group survival rates over time and analyse annual trends in performance using the filters of their choice.


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DAC Collection Artist Information
Bernardo Bellotto
Italian painter and draftsman
Brief biography, in most instances from the Union List of Artist Names® Online:
Bellotto was born in Venice in 1721 and died in Warsaw in 1780.
Artist ID number in the Union List of Artist Names®: ULAN 500028876.
The ULAN link above leads to a cataloging authority record at the Getty Research Institute.
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Interview Date: 10/14/2009
Run Date: 12/09/2009
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From about 1975 to 1979, "the hottest band in the world" truly was Kiss. Derided by critics for being too simplistic, Kiss nonetheless racked up a string of gold and platinum albums and sold-out tours as the Kiss Army grew into an epic cultural force. The band's image became a spectacle that's hard to imagine happening again – there were Kiss dolls, trading cards, lunch boxes, comic books, jigsaw puzzles, even a made-for-TV feature film that cast the band as superheroes, the camp classic "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park." With his literally-smoking guitar that shot laser beams, lead guitarist "Space" Ace Frehley wasn't just a rock star: he was a larger-than-life visitor from outer space.
Tensions were growing behind the scenes, though. Frehley wanted Kiss to focus on the music and maintain their rock 'n' roll edge. But bassist Gene Simmons and rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley seemed more concerned about bending the band's sound in a more commercial direction and lining up every marketing concept under the sun. Drummer Peter Criss was the first to depart in 1980, and Frehley followed in 1982. Many fans felt that Kiss was never the same. Frehley's impact on rock history was recognized at a new level in the late '80s and early '90s when a who's who of guitarists from up and coming hard rock bands cited the Space Ace as the one who inspired them to pick up the guitar. Frehley and Criss rejoined Kiss for a memorable reunion tour in 1996, but by 2002, they were both back out of the band.
Now as Kiss releases their first new album since 1998 and continues to tour with replacements wearing the makeup and costumes of Frehley and Criss, the real Space Ace returns with his first solo album in 20 years, the aptly-titled Anomaly, an album full of the rock riffage and self-deprecating wit that made Ace a star over 30 years ago. Bullz-Eye's Greg M. Schwartz, a rock soldier in the Kiss Army since childhood in the '70s, caught up with the Space Ace to ask him about the new album, differences with his former bandmates, his favorite science fiction flicks, and his thoughts on UFOs.
Bullz-Eye: The new album has a fresh modern sound, yet is steeped in your signature classic rock riffage. What was your production mindset in fusing old with new?
Ace Frehley: Well, the plan from the start was to use my 1978 solo album as the inspiration for Anomaly. Most of my fans cite that '78 record as their favorite Ace record, so I tried to get back the musical attitude I had back then....I think I achieved that.
BE: Tunes like "Change the World" and "A Little Below the Angels" express a musical maturity that seems unlikely to appear in a song from Gene or Paul. Does this hint at why you parted ways with Kiss again in 2002, or what else was going on?
AF: Let's be honest, if I were still in Kiss, there's no way a song like "Change the World" or "Angels" or "Genghis Khan" would have seen the light of day. I fought tooth and nail to get one song on Psycho Circus [in 1998] – you think anything would have changed 10 years later? I know fans still have this fantasy of the four original members of Kiss being a band forever, and that's a nice thought, but it isn't reality. I'm a solo artist with my own album, and Gene and Paul have decided to continue their version of Kiss. More power to them.
BE: Big songs like "Genghis Khan" and "Space Bear" demonstrate a heavy power trio jamming influence, ala Cream and Hendrix. Did that aspect of your playing get stifled in Kiss to some degree as the band came to emphasize showmanship over musicianship?
AF: Like I said, songs like those would have never of appeared on a new Kiss record if I was still in the band. The real winners here are the fans! Not only have they got 12 new songs from me, but a new Kiss record this year...
BE: Your voice on Anomaly sounds like it could still be 1978, whereas someone like Bob Dylan doesn't sound nearly as strong as he did 30 years ago. How have you managed to maintain that vitality, despite well-publicized substance issues?
AF: I've been lucky, I guess. I think the way I sing has a lot to do with it. But I've heard from fans that my voice has gotten stronger on this record, too.
BE: Your playing is really a bridge between the classic rock of the '70s and the metal of the '80s, in turn leading to the alternative-grunge movement of the '90s, which makes you one of the most influential guitarists ever. Did it surprise you at all when so many younger guitarists started saying you were the one that inspired them to pick up the guitar?
AF: I always say that if I knew I was going to be such an influential guitar player, I would've practiced more! You know, I never took a guitar lesson in my life, I'm self taught. Maybe since I play from my gut rather than my head, that's where that classic Ace tone comes from. Who knows?
BE: When Eddie Kramer spoke at Guitar Center in Hollywood a few years ago, he indicated that you weren't the easiest person to work with in the late '70s due to your hard-partying lifestyle. Yet Rock and Roll Over, Love Gun and your first solo album [all produced by Kramer] are three of the best-sounding rock records ever recorded, so you must have established some chemistry. What was it like getting to work with the guy who engineered Hendrix and Led Zeppelin?
AF: I learned a lot about recording from Eddie Kramer and Bob Ezrin [producer of Kiss' Destroyer), techniques that I used recently on Anomaly. Thinking back, I could've been more reliable in those days, but the distractions of money and fame took over. Those records that Kramer did have stood the test of time, they still sound powerful. Frank Muñoz, the associate producer on Anomaly, has said that he thinks Love Gun is the best-sounding (sonically) Kiss record ever.
BE: The Kiss phenomenon grew to the point where you were almost like superheroes as much as rock stars, which drew a lot of kids to the shows. You've commented in the past about how all the marketing demands to a younger audience started to detract from the band and the music. If you could go back with the wisdom you have now, would you do anything different?
AF: Of course, but it wasn't my call then. I always wanted Kiss to stay heavy and dangerous, and all of a sudden we're selling dolls and pinball machines and recording disco songs. I was a fan of Kiss just like everybody else, but once it wasn't about the music anymore, I stopped caring.
BE: Do you think it's misleading for Paul and Gene to market Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer as you and Peter Criss?
AF: Hey, it's their band now. What bothers me is that the diehard fans are upset. I read the comments on YouTube and Blabbermouth. It's funny, I was on a plane from LA to New York recently and the guy sitting next to me said, "Hey you were great on 'American Idol' the other night!" I said "Thank you," and laughed! There's only one SpaceMan!
BE: You're obviously a science fiction fan. What were some of your favorite films and/or books that influenced you in that direction back in the day, and have you ever had a UFO sighting?
AF: I'm a big fan of "Invaders from Mars" and "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Ray Bradbury wrote some groundbreaking stories.... And as far as UFOs, I see them all the time in upstate New York where my place is. I live in a wooded area and objects that can't possibly move in anyway a man-made craft can, have flown over me. Put it this way: if it wasn't a UFO, then our government is testing some type of aircraft(s) that is being kept from us. I wouldn't put it past them, but why in upstate New York? I believe we are visited by extraterrestrials all the time, no doubt.
BE: Your electronic press kit has footage of your band playing "Shock Me" with female backup singers, a horn section and two drummers. When and where was this show, and is there any chance we'll see a live album or DVD, or maybe a performance or two with a similar lineup on the upcoming tour?AF: That was a one-off charity show in Boston I played at on my birthday this past April. It was a gig with Alice Cooper for an organization called Right Turn that deals with substance abuse and musicians. That's a great version of "Shock Me." Even better was the version of "New York Groove" we did that night. You can watch most of that show on my website, AceFrehley.com, in the video section.
And with that, the Space Ace vibrated back into the 4th dimension, but look for him on tour soon.
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Bước 3: Widening Your Net of team Drupal
Job description tips
Eric Gaffen, Global Manager, Talent Acquisition at Acquia, is constantly getting requests for new hires from the leadership at Acquia. His previous company grew from 1600 to 3000 in six years, and from that experience, Eric knows larger companies have a very standardized approach to job descriptions which match compensation and evaluation. Things are quite different here.
- Step 1: Understand typical teams, roles and job titles
- Step 2: Define your requirements
- Step 3: Widen your net with your job description
- Step 4: Where and how to post jobs
- Step 5: Evaluating applicants
At Acquia, you might notice there's lots of variety in the job descriptions on our "open positions" careers page. Eric Gaffen explains that job descriptions come about organically and are written by the hiring managers. "As we scale the organization up, we're seeing more unique job specifications," for example we're looking for a solutions architect that will be embedded in one of our partner's projects. These roles couldn't have been foreseen even a year ago, and many of our partners and clients can relate. Eric offers hiring managers some guidelines on writing job descriptions.
- 1Start off with the "30 second elevator pitch" - Why this job and our company is great.
- 2Next, define the roles and responsibilities
- 3Then list the must-have skills
So what skills should you list? Games start-up Penny Arcade recently incited a backlash for posting a job listing that was deemed as "insulting" due to the laundry list of qualifications and skills they require for apparently low pay.
"We are quite literally looking for a person that can do four jobs: Web Development, Software Development, Sys Admin, and the (dreaded) GENERAL IT for us here that need help configuring a firewall for a dev kit, etc."
So you probably want to avoid that kind of situation. It's best to put away the laundry list and focus on what is important.
What official qualifications do you really need?
While it's a common inclusion in job descriptions, Computer Science degrees don't necessarily indicate understanding of practical web development skills. Even asking for a "related degree" can limit your options. Many of the senior and most experienced people in web development are self-taught. At Acquia we have people on staff who were formerly artists, dancers and physicists. That kind of creative diversity can actually be a positive thing.
Programming as a discipline is valuable prior experience for senior levels on the team, and knowledge of the software development lifecycle is very useful. However, you should be aware that very little from other languages or frameworks in Python, Java or .NET really applies to Drupal, and experience with a custom PHP application does not mean that someone can develop in Drupal. In fact our partners and clients have found the most egregious errors from from some of the most talented programmers. In our Drupal training program, we help learners differentiate when is the time to add custom code, and when you shouldn't.
So while many job descriptions require Computer Science degrees and formal programming qualifications, those aren't necessarily going to help you attract the right candidate.
Transferable skills
You could use these skill inventories in your job description, as our partner Annertech did in their recent job posting.
Standing out by communicating your culture
Finding someone who matches your culture is really important. Some of our established clients and partners have strict dress requirements and conservative cultures; yet others are just starting up and creating a vibrant, energetic environment. However, by attracting a more diverse workplace you increase your chances of finding great talent and colleagues who bring a different perspective to projects.
To really stand out, write and speak about your current work; this helps potential candidates see what kinds of projects they'll be able to work on. For example, proposing a case study presentation at a local DrupalCamp would be a great way raise your profile and communicate what it's like to work with you. You can find an up to date listing of DrupalCamps and meet-ups at Drupical.com.
You can also transmit your culture through your job description and on your careers page. Be careful to consider people's different backgrounds in your job descriptions. If you want to be more inclusive, transmit your company culture in a way that is open to people with different backgrounds. While some applicants might think it's cool you have "free beer flowing on tap"; others might find this excludes them, and they would be put off from applying to your company.
Consider what elements of your culture are most important. You might get more mileage from saying you have flexible work hours; emphasize the elements of your company which will attract the right kind of candidate. Square, Inc. include videos of staff interviews on their careers page that emphasize a sense of purpose behind what they do. On their careers page, Rapid7 make a point of simply saying "We're not for everybody."
Just a warning: Don't include the words killer, ninja or rockstar. Admittedly, we've made this mistake ourselves in the past. But we got good feedback that these attempts to relate to potential employees really either intimidate or annoy them. Instead, we've been able to transmit our sense of fun and our culture by listing "No limitations on hairstyles" and "Casual office and dress" as benefits on our "open positions" page to help potential employees know a bit more about what it's like working for us.
Casting the net wider
As I mentioned above, try and be sensitive to other people's backgrounds in your job descriptions and in how you portray your company. Also open opportunities for people who have had less formal education in programming. The outside benefit of this is that you'll end up opening the way for a more diverse team. Besides the obvious aspects of increasing the talent pool, "There's a lots of evidence that increasing diversity benefits businesses in nearly every measurable way," say Ashe Dryden, developer and diversity advocate..
"Racial diversity is associated with increased sales revenue, more customers, greater market share, and greater relative profits. Gender diversity is associated with increased sales revenue, more customers, and greater relative profits." -- "Does Diversity Pay?: Race, Gender, and the Business Case for Diversity" by Cedric Herring,American Sociological Association, April 2009 (pdf).
In the upcoming book "The Diverse Team; Healthy Companies, Progressive Practices" Ashe Dryden will outline practical advice for increasing diversity, because when it comes down to it, your business can benefit. Some techniques for"Programming Diversity" are highlighted in a recent presentation by Ashe.
- Facilitate events for marginalized people in tech
- Volunteer at local schools and groups
- Work with colleges and universities
While it may seem strange to be starting to talk to young adults long before their working age, these may well be the people you'll want to hire in a few years time. I wrote previously about inspiring Drupal internship programs which you might find useful. We work with our partners to help them arrange programs and we can also provide learning materials for use. Please do contact us if you're setting up an internship program.
With that said, your work to write an effective job listing or job description goes beyond just the essentials of defining requirements and listing skills. How do you portray your company? What have you learned about writing job descriptions? We'd love to hear from you. In my next post, I'll be going into more detail on how where and how to post jobs to attract the best candidates.
Sign up for our live online session: How to build great Drupal teams
If you'd like to know more and talk with one of our experts here at Acquia, please sign up to our online session with guest speakers, Summer Swigart, Practice Manager and Meagen Williams, Program Manager.


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EL PASO, Texas (AP) Mckenzie Moore scored 14 points and UTEP clamped down on Tulane's top two scorers in a 62-50 victory Saturday night.
Julian Washburn added 12 points and Konner Tucker had 11 for the Miners (12-8, 5-2 Conference USA), who swept the season series from Tulane. Jacques Streeter had nine assists.
Jordan Callahan led the Green Wave (14-8, 2-5) with nine points. Josh Davis, who came into the game as the leading scorer (17.5 points per game) and rebounder (10.2) in Conference USA, was limited to eight points and two rebounds. Ricky Tarrant, who had been averaging 15.4 points per game, scored just two.
UTEP got 3-pointers from Moore and Jalen Ragland to close the first half on an 8-2 run and a 34-19 lead at the break. The Miners then scored the first six points of the second half to extend the lead to 21 points.


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– The 2012 PG National Showcase has allowed more than 300 players
in attendance to show off their talents in front of 300 college and
professional scouts this week. It's a big moment in the players'
lives. Some will use their performance in the showcase to attract
college scholarships. Others will ascend up 2013 draft rankings in
the coming weeks and months.
some in attendance, such as Torii Hunter Jr. (Prosper HS, Prosper,
Texas.), Preston Palmeiro (Heritage HS, Colleyville, Texas.) and
Cavan Biggio (St. Thomas HS, Houston, Texas) have the unique
advantage of playing under the tutelage of former major league
experience has been especially exciting for Hunter, who grew up
watching his dad, Torii Hunter, roam center field in the Metrodome.
is a great experience," Hunter said. "I've always dreamed of
being able to play on this field one day."
plays wide receiver for his high school football team and outfield in
baseball. He also plays summer ball with the DBAT Mustangs. He has
football scholarship offers from Arizona, Arkansas, Notre Dame,
Oklahoma and Oklahoma St., among others. He's also considering
baseball offers from Stanford and Minnesota.
want to be a dual-sport athlete," Hunter said. "Most of the
(football) coaches I've talked to are on board with me playing
baseball, too."
a school is an important decision for a 17-year-old and Hunter knows
it. That's why he's taking his time with it.
just weighing my options," he said. I don't want to make a
decision (then) de-commit. Whatever school I pick, I want that to be
the school I go to. I guess if I do get drafted high enough, I'll
(explore) that. But we'll just see how it goes."
dad has been supportive in the decision making process.
says I can do whatever I want, I don't even have to play sports. I
can be a lawyer, doctor, whatever. It doesn't matter. He's behind
anything that I do."
Hunter's dad couldn't be in Minneapolis to watch his son this
week (he plays right field for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim),
another big league star was.
Biggio, likely Hall of Famer and father of Cavan Biggio (St. Thomas
HS, Houston, Tx.) has been in Minneapolis with his son all week. This
is particularly special because it allows them to spend Father's
Day together.
Day is a great day, obviously," Biggio said. "To be able to be a
part of this atmosphere and enjoy it with (Cavan) has been exciting
and fun.
and his wife, Patty, have another son (Conor) and a daughter (Quinn).
Conor plays baseball for the North Adams Steeplecats of the New
England Collegiate Baseball League and just ended his freshman year
at Notre Dame. His wife and daughter are spending father's day in
Texas at a softball tournament.
Game 11 on Saturday afternoon, the left-handed hitting Biggio hit the
first home run of the showcase, a three-run bomb over the 23-foot wall in right
field. He also hit two homers in the Rawlings Home Run Challenge
Saturday night.
was a good feeling to get one over," he said of his in-game home
run. "I was just looking for a pitch to hit. With a runner on third
I was just trying to get him in.
has been a great opportunity," Biggio said of his son's
participation in the National Showcase. "(We teach him) that
nothing is guaranteed. You've got to go out there and play. You
have to work hard, practice hard and try to be the best possible
player you can be. He's seen this, he's been around it and he
knows what it takes to get to the big league level."
isn't the only one. Preston Palmeiro, son of Rafael Palmeiro, has
seen what it takes to reach the big leagues. His dad collected 3,020
hits and 569 home runs during his 20-year major league career.
helps me with everything," Palmeiro said of his dad. "After this
I'm going to call him and talk about my swing because he was
watching the game (on the Perfect Game/eCoach Sports Network iHigh
broadcast). He watches everything I do here so he critiques me,
teaches me how to play the game and helps me with the little things.
Not just how to hit, but what to watch for in what the pitcher is
doing, the right time to steal, the right time to bunt, stuff like
that. It's an advantage I have over everybody.
plays third base for his DBAT Mustangs summer team, and is weighing
offers from several colleges. He attended the Junior National
Showcase in Fort Myers, Fla. last year, an experience that Palmeiro
says helped him prepare for this year's National Showcase.
good to see this competition," Palmeiro said. "You don't want
to have to play in your little bubble of the country and not be
exposed to be this level. It makes you want to work and get better.
Seeing this level of pitching helps you progress as a hitter. It's
a little nerve-racking (playing in front of hundreds of scouts) at
first but then you just kind of put it behind you."
isn't the only one who's aware of the scouts in attendance.
Kramer Robertson (Midway HS, McGregor, Texas), son of Kim
Mulkey-Robertson (coach of the women's Baylor basketball team that
went 40-0 last season), was at a restaurant in Minneapolis this week
when he received this tweet from PG Scouting Coordinator, Todd Gold:


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49ers Schedule: "Things That Make You Go 'Mmm'"
SOCORRO, N.M. October 18, 2011 -- The annual homecoming festivities at New Mexico Tech have been set. The events for the 2011 49ers Celebration include activities for alumni, students and community members.
Highlights include Comedy Night on Thursday, Paint The 'M' on Friday morning, the annual rugby match on Friday afternoon, the parade on Saturday morning and tons of fun, family-friendly activities on the Athletic Field all weekend.
As always, the Vigilante Band -- featuring all Tech alumni -- will be playing three nights at the Capital Bar. The band will also be playing a special unplugged set atop 'M' Mountain during the Paint the 'M' run on Friday.
Things That Make You Go 'Mmmm'
2011 49ers Schedule
Thursday, October 20
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alumni sign-in in the atrium of the Fidel Center
2 - 6 p.m. Student Events at the Athletic Field
Human Duck Hunt, Tie-Dye Shirts
3 p.m. Volleyball
4 p.m. North vs. South
6 p.m. Alumni dinner
Tech alumni are invited to dine with faculty at the home of President Dr. Daniel Lopez. Special honorees are Tech's oldest living alumni, Lawrence E. Nagle, class of '38 and Hart C. Gleason, class of '39.
6 - 7:30 p.m. Eating Contests, Outside Macey Center
8 - 10 p.m. Comedy Night, Macey Center
Evening Vigilante Band at the Capital Bar
Friday, October 21
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. M Mountain Run/BBQ. Meet at the Athletic Field. Deadline to register is noon Thursday, Oct. 20. Email firstname.lastname@example.com to register.
Noon Photo Scavenger Hunt Challenge Deadline
Submit photos via email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Be the first to submit 20 photo objectives to win a prize! Objectives will be posted outside the SA Office at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17
9 a.m. Annual SPE Gold Rush Golf Tournament. Benefits the student chapter of Society for Petroleum Engineers. 4-person scramble. $249 per team or $65 individual. Cost includes cart and green fees and appetizers after the tournament. Call (575) 835-5412 to sign up.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alumni sign-in in the atrium of the Fidel Center
10 a.m. – noon Campus Department Tours for alumni. Two rounds of tours at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Gather on the first floor of Fidel to meet your HI-Tech Ambassador student guides.
1 to 4 p.m. 49ers Tailgate Party on the Athletic Field
Nachos, Frito Pies, and Bratwursts, Liquid N2 Ice Cream, Ladder Ball, Hacky Sack, Corn Hole/Toss, Kite Flying, Jumbo Jenga, Tug of War, Angry Bird Catapult, Pie Throwing ($2 ea), Make Your Own T-Shirt, RC Car Race
1:30 p.m. Belly Dancing Exhibition
2 p.m. Limbo
2:30 p.m. Musical Chairs
3 p.m. Rubik's Cube Challenge
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Campus Department Tours for alumni. Two rounds of tours at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Gather on the first floor of Fidel to meet your HI-Tech Ambassador student guides.
4:30 p.m. Annual Black and Blue Rugby Match. Tech Pygmies Vs the Ancestors (alumni).
6 p.m. Alumni Reunions. The Alumni Relations Office will hold receptions in the third floor ballroom of Fidel Center. Areas will be designated for each decade of graduates (1990s, 1980s, etc.). Plenty of food and cash bar will be available as well.
6:30 p.m. AΣK Sorority Undie Run, Athletics Field
Donate your clothes to a local charity and run around campus in your underwear.
7 p.m. QuASAR's Sex Talk w/ Matie, Workman 101
8 p.m. Glow in the Dark Bonfire, Outside SAC Soup Kitchen, S'mores, Glowstick Tag, Glow Ring Toss, Glow Ultimate Frisbee, Glow Horseshoe, Glow Soccer, Glow Flag Football
8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tea Club's Waffle Rave, SAC
Evening Vigilante Band at the Capital Bar
Saturday, October 22
10 a.m. – 4p.m. Knife Throwing, Athletics Field
11 a.m. Parade, California St.
This year's theme is "Things That Make You Go 'Mmm'". Lineup at 10 a.m. at Sedillo Park. Prizes will be announced immediately after the parade at the Plaza.
Noon - 4 p.m. 3v3 Paintball Tournament, EMRTC
Noon - 2 p.m. Co-ed Soccer Game, Athletics Field
1 p.m. Alumni Association General Meeting will be in MSEC 103.
1 - 4 p.m. Ice Cream treats, courtesy of the Chemistry Club
2 - 4 p.m. Miners vs. Alumni Soccer, Athletics Field
2 - 4 p.m. Nerf War, SW Corner of Athletics Field
2 - 4 p.m. QuASAR's Poetry/Music Slam, Manzanares
4 - 8 p.m. Casino Night, 3rd Floor Fidel
8 - 9 p.m. Minute to Win It & Auction of Prizes, Fidel
9 - 11 p.m. Bordello, 3rd Floor Fidel
11 p.m. - 1 a.m. A Sultry Night of Dancing, 3rd Floor Fidel
Evening Vigilante Band at the Capital Bar
Sunday, October 23
9 a.m. Alumni farewell breakfast in the Fidel Center
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Waffle Breakfast, Outside Gym
1 - 6 p.m. Retro Game-Apalooza, West Gym
1 p.m. Serenity Movie, East Gym
3 p.m. Longboard Club's Poker Run, Gym
4 p.m. Suit-Up Dodgeball, East Gym
5 p.m. Water Balloon/Gun Fight, Outside Gym
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Olympic viewing: ceremony to mark official opening
Highlights from coverage of the Sochi Winter Olympics:
BRAIN POWER: New Yorker editor David Remnick was an inspired choice to join Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira in the booth for NBC's coverage of the opening ceremony. He has a deep knowledge of and respect for Russian history and was able to explain how the nuances of the production related to the political and literary traditions. Small touches, like explaining how a musical interlude recalled the opening music of the Soviet-era nightly newscast, were fascinating. Just as important, he didn't back away from pointing out aspects of history that were skipped over.
MALFUNCTIONING SNOWFLAKE: When a giant snowflake failed to morph into one of the Olympic rings early in the ceremony, Russian TV viewers didn't see it. Producers quickly switched to a rehearsal tape where it did work. NBC neither ignored reality nor lingered on the glitch. "This is what happens when you're this ambitious on a show like this," Lauer said. "That's too bad."
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
A, B, C, WHATEVER: Vieira gave up trying to explain how the nuances of the Cyrillic alphabet made for what must have seemed to Americans an oddly-ordered march of nations as the athletes filed in. "If you need more information, Google it," she said.
OH, MATT: Lauer's no lightweight, but this attempt at a transition was cringeworthy: "Imperialist Russia is about to be swept away by two important events — the Russian revolution and this commercial break."
BREAKFAST DATE: How many men appreciated Lauer's "full disclosure" that he had breakfast with Maria Sharapova?
CARRYING A TORCH: On the other hand, props to Lauer for pointing out when Russian athlete Alina Kabayeva carried the Olympic torch in the ceremony that she "according to all reports (was) involved in a relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
OHNO: Former speed skating star Apolo Ohno, now a member of NBC's team, shows real promise. He looked relaxed and his very brief segment on what American team members were likely feeling as they marched into the stadium gave an astute athlete's-eye view.
eady for many more.
INTRO: Peter Dinklage was the guest voice for NBC's show-opening set piece about Russia. Absolutely gorgeous photography. But writers burdened him with a bloated commentary that tried to wrap the games in epic terms. Relax.
MORE INTRO: Bob Costas' interview with President Barack Obama actually elicited some candid commentary on the president's relationship with Putin, at least more than you usually get. Obama said reporters sometime misinterpreted "public style of looking bored during interviews" as hostility.
STILL MORE INTRO: Mary Carillo's "tour" of Sochi with Sharapova belonged elsewhere. It unnecessarily delayed what people tuned in to see.
TWEET: "12 years ago I was in labor during the Olympics. It was less painful than sitting through this NBC buildup," was one woman's message over Twitter.
PRE-OPENING: NBC's bonus night of prime-time Olympics competition the night before Friday's opening ceremony was seen by 20 million viewers, according to a preliminary estimate by the Nielsen company. Since the audience was about five times the size of NBC's typical Thursday night fare, the network is pleased. It's a smaller audience than all but one night of the 2010 Vancouver games, however, perhaps a recognition that all the events were preliminary in nature.
EARLY TWEETS: Of the 5.2 million tweets about the Olympics during the seven days leading up the games, the most originated from Japan. Twitter says Russia came in second and the Netherlands third. The United States was seventh — just behind Turkey. Three of the six athletes most followed on Twitter heading into the games are from the U.S., led by snowboarder Shaun White.
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Encore: Afghanistan: Lifting the Veil
Aired August 16, 2008 - 14:00 ET
ANNOUNCER: CNN SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT: "Afghanistan: Lifting the Veil." Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy reporting.(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY, CNN HOST (voice-over): Afghanistan, 2001. The true horror of Taliban rule revealed in the shocking CNN documentary "Beneath the Veil." M Massacres in the countryside. Streets filled with beggars. Starving children. Women forced to wear burqas, denied work or education, even paraded in front of a jeering crowd and executed in public. Then 9/11. U.S. and coalition forces invaded. Throwing the Taliban from power for harboring al Qaeda. The country and its women were liberated, or so we thought. Now we've come back six years later to ask, if life for women in Afghanistan is really any better. GEORGE W. BUSH, U.S. PRESIDENT: The American flag flies again over our embassy in Kabul. The mothers and daughters of Afghanistan were captives in their own homes. Today women are free. OBAID-CHINOY: After the U.S. invasion, President Bush sounded so confident. But as a Muslim journalist, I want to find out if life has changed for women in this newly democratic state, are girls back in school? Are women working? Do they have freedom to live and to dress as they please? I'm Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and I'm traveling right across the country find out. In early 2001 we found a country under Taliban rule, decimated by war, poverty and violence. The streets were full of women like this one, unable to work, forced to beg for change with only animal feed to serve her children. Today, despite the invasion and promises of aid, things don't leak much better. Most of the beggars I see in Kabul are women. There are more than 1 million widows in Afghanistan, the legacy of 20 years of conflict and poverty. Years of isolation by the Taliban have left many women unskilled and unable to work. Widows without male relatives to help them are often forced to beg. I notice one particular woman by the side of the road. She's clearly in distress and crying into her blue burqa. (on camera): What is your name? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Bibigul (ph). OBAID-CHINOY: Bibigul. How many hours a day do you sit outside begging? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): It turns out that Bibigul is also a war widow. (on camera): It must be extremely difficult for her to be sitting out here. She's surrounded by men all the time and she says men hurl abuses at her when they walk past her and this is extremely degrading for her to do. Already I can see what she means because the men around are laughing at her. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): Because Bibigul feels uneasy talking here she invites us back to her home, a slum dwelling on the very edge of Kabul. (on camera): I'm immediately struck by how poor this place is. There are children running around barefoot, piles of garbage and the building seems to have been hit heavy by years of shelling. How long have you been living here? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Three years. OBAID-CHINOY: Can I see your face? See what you look like? Bibigul is 40. She tells us she was widowed by an American bomb in 2001 and now lives in a single room with her two daughters, 14-year-old Zaiba (ph) and a 16-year-old Sima (ph). UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: I ask if her girls are getting an education. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: These girls have had a very difficult upbringing. They have hopes and dreams they want to go to school, they want to be able to work when they grow up, but they don't have any money and barely enough to make ends meet and have no money to buy notebooks and it's very difficult for them to see their mother go out and beg. (voice-over): They say that nothing has changed for them, that they hoped that the government would help them, but their life seems to have been exactly the way it was before. To understand how harsh the streets of Kabul are for women, my translator and I follow Bibigul as she goes begging that afternoon. I keep my microphone turned on. (on camera): It feels really strange to be under this. Actually I'm tripping all over myself because it's very difficult to walk in this. (voice-over): In today's of Afghanistan, wearing the burqa is no longer required by law. Most are forced beneath the veil by men in their families or communities. For the Afghan woman, there is little difference. (on camera): I can't imagine having to do this every day, day in, day out for years and years and years and to have no hope for what the future would hold. This group of young boys who are just sitting in front of us making fun of us that we are begging. Asking us if we really needed the money and then they deliberately give it to us. (voice-over): The men here look at us with disdain. I seem angry and invisible under the burqa. For the West, this veil has been a symbol of women's oppression here. (on camera): But you know, let's face it, the issue of the burqa is just the tip of the iceberg. Afghan women face far graver issues than whether to wear the burqa or not. (voice-over): I leave Bibigul where I found her, alone, blue figure, crouching in the mud. Her future and the future of thousands like her uncertain. When we return, desperation leads to the unimaginable. (END VIDEOTAPE) (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) OBAID-CHINOY (on camera): I'm going to catch a bus from Kabul right across this street to the western end of Afghanistan. (voice-over): I'm trying to see if life here has gotten any better since the invasion. There are some signs of progress. New roads and power, six times of number of students in school, even a feeling of peace in some places, like Herat. (on camera): Here, there's a sense of normalcy. You know, people are walking around, going about their daily business. Women are out in the market. It's very easy, I think, to forget that this country's still at war. (voice-over): But under the surface, some shocking stories start to emerge. In 2001, women's behavior was strictly controlled in public by the Taliban, within the family, by men. Today, we find there are still problems, more and more women are burning themselves to death to escape the horrors of Afghan family life. Dr. Mamadi (ph) says there have been double the number of cases in the last two years. I ask him how the women burn themselves. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: He tells me that few seek or find the help they need. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: Even when women do report their problems, there is little evidence that the police follow up. (on camera): I'm going to sit down so I can have a conversation with her. What kind of a married life did you have? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: My husband is a good man. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): This woman tells me about her life at home. She finds it painful to talk, and can only say a few words at a time. But I slowly piece her story together. She says her brother- in-law beat her after a series of family quarrels. As a protest, she poured kerosene over herself and set it alight, much of her body has third-degree burns. She is six months pregnant. This woman is just 20 years old. She has burned herself so badly out of despair that doctors do not expect her to live. I ask what happened. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (on camera): Why did you decide to burn yourself? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): What strikes me is the sense of powerless in Afghan women's lives. They live hidden away, often under unbearable conditions. I think these women wanted to make a point. They didn't want to die quietly, but in a way that let others know they suffered in life. A reflection of deep-seated issues in Afghan society that need to be addressed. Next. (on camera): How old were you when your father sold you? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE (through translator): I was seven. OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): Young girls sold into marriage. (END VIDEOTAPE) (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) OBAID-CHINOY: Six years after the Taliban were removed from power, I'm in Afghanistan investigating whether the lives of women have improved. When we came here in 2001, we found a society oppressive to women where they lacked freedom, opportunity, or education. Today, Afghanistan is freed from the control of the Taliban, and trying to move towards a brighter future. But still, very young girls are being sold into marriage. I'm on my way to meet a child bride who lives with a family at the edge Herat where the desert begins. (on camera): (Speaks in foreign language) UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Shahnaz (ph). OBAID-CHINOY: Shahnaz. (Speaks in foreign language) UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: Shanaz, tell me about your father. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: How old were you when your father told you? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: How did you feel when you father told you that you had been sold? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: It's difficult for us speak to Shahnaz because her mother-in-law and her husband keep coming into the room. (voice-over): And although I have permission to speak to Shahnaz, her husband seems nervous because, as it turns out, she had burned herself to protest their marriage. (on camera): Tell me why you decided to burn yourself. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: How old were you when you decided to burn yourself? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: Would you like to go to school? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: What would you have liked to have done had you not been sold into marriage? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): Shahnaz's story is a familiar one across Afghanistan. Though the legal age of marriage is now 16, it is still common and customary to sell girls into marriage as the family struggle with the devastation caused by two decades of conflict. Often these child brides are little more than servants at home and virtual prisoners in marriage. Divorce is nearly impossible for a woman here and would make her total outcast. And it's not just poor women who are struggling in Afghanistan. Women who are educated and outspoken run the risk of great harm, as well. (on camera): A young poet from this city recently published her first book. In spite of the fact that her family thought it brought shame upon them. She wrote, "I am caged in this corner, full of melancholy and sorrow. My wings are closed, and I cannot fly. I must wail because I'm an Afghan woman." (voice-over): Her name was Nadia Unduman (ph) and she was killed last year. Nadia was a local heroine. She defied the ban placed on women's education by the Taliban and secretly studied literature with a group of friends. Nadia's poetry had brought her celebrity and her death shook the liberal city of Herat. Thousands of people attended her funeral. She left behind a six-month-old son. (on camera): I have managed to locate Nadia Unduman, the poet's family, and I'm going to try and see if I can sit down and speak to her mother about what really happened to her. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: How old was she in this photograph? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): Nadia's mother is still very upset and would not talk long. But she did tell me something quite shocking. Nadia was murdered. Nadia's brother Shaki (ph) tells us more. (on camera): Who do you blame for Nadia's death? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Of course her husband. The husband. OBAID-CHINOY: He wanted to control her? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Yes, of course. Nadia was a successful woman, a popular woman. A good poet. And he was feeling jealous. OBAID-CHINOY: You think her husband couldn't handle her success as a poet and he was jealous? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Yes, of course. He talked to Nadia several times, why you are popular and I'm not? Why people knew you but they don't know me? I'm the husband. I am a man. OBAID-CHINOY (on camera): Although Nadia's husband was arrested and charged for the murder of his wife, the case did not go to trial. Under local law, the victim's family can pardon the accused. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Because of our culture, our religion, we forgave. But we didn't want him to be released two months after forgiveness. It was clear, we consulted with the lawyers, with the prosecutors. We asked them if we forgave him what will be happen. They said at least he will be in prison for five years. And we thought five years is enough. That's good. OBAID-CHINOY: I've managed to locate Nadia, the poet's, husband. His name is Farid (ph). He works at the central Herat University library. I believe he's never given an interview. I'm going in to try and convince him to speak to us to tell us his side of the story. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): Initially, Farid done seem keen to talk to us. My translator also seems nervous. A U.S. State Department report says that he admitted beating Nadia but claims to have stopped before she died. (on camera): What was the fight about? Did you not beat her that night? (voice-over): Farid claims that Nadia died after taking poison. (on camera): So she did have a bruise on her face which you cannot explain how it got there. Why would a successful, young poet commit suicide? You claim she was happily married. Why would she commit suicide? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): Farid denied everything to us. He spent less than five months in prison. Coming up. (on camera): This seems like the new Afghanistan. Young girls are laughing and joking and playing without their burqas on. At least within the four walls of this school there seems to be a new hope. (END VIDEOTAPE) (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (NEWSBREAK) (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): In 2001, a secret women's political group Kalrava (ph) captured the shocking video of a woman executed in front of a jeering crowd. Later that year, coalition forces ousted the Taliban, and shattered al Qaeda. They promised Afghan women a better life. More than six years later, I am meeting with a member of Rava (ph) in secret to find out if those promises have been fulfilled. (on camera): What would happen to you if somebody found out that you belonged to Rava? UNIDENTFIIED FEMALE: Well they have declared punishment for us which is stoning to death. OBAID-CHINOY: Why does the current administration oppose Rava and the fact that women should be allowed to voice their opinions, that women should be active on the political front? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Well, because the current government is full of the fundamentalists who cannot tolerate women as even part of the society. OBAID-CHINOY: But Afghanistan's constitution says now that men and women are equal. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Well the constitution is nothing to these fundamentalists. The chief justice of this country who was just three months ago was a tolerant (ph) kind of man -- clearly said this constitution, it has no value for us. OBAID-CHINOY: So what you're saying is that Afghanistan may have a constitution but no one is following it? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Exactly. OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): Most Afghans live outside of the city. I wonder how life is now in the villages. And if the aid and relief promised by the international community is reaching them. (on camera): I've left Herat and I'm traveling towards the northeast of Afghanistan to the small town of Talakan (ph). (voice-over): Talakan is a small quiet town now, a far cry from 2001 when it was at the center of some of the fiercest fighting between the allies and the Taliban. It's a place that's desperately trying to rebuild itself. One of the first things I hear when I arrive is the sound that was silenced under the Taliban. The playful noise of girls running around, having fun in a school playground. (on camera): There's a real sense of freedom within the four walls of this school. You know, young girls are laughing and joking, gossiping, running around and playing without their burqas on. This seems like the new Afghanistan, you know, the kind of -- at least within the four walls of this school, there seems to be a new hope. (voice-over): I talked to the headmistress who held secret classes for girls at great risk when the Taliban were in power. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) Second floor. My problem, you can see. OBAID-CHINOY: No money? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: No money. OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): This school is a perfect example of Afghanistan's progress and pain over last six years. There are 4,000 girls now able to study here, but there isn't enough space to teach them. And I'm told that getting aid money to build more classrooms has proven nearly impossible. And the girls are still battling resistance at home. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: No money. OBAID-CHINOY: Only two of five Afghan girls attend school and seeking an education remains dangerous. The humanitarian organization Human Rights Watch reports a sharp increase in attacks against students, teachers and schools across Afghanistan in the last two years, particularly if they teach girls. The tyranny of extremists has oppressed women here, but I learned it's not just religious fanatics who think this way. Even the most educated Afghan males are deeply conservative, like this group of young teachers I meet in the park. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Because they are my friend I never accept that they all should see my wife. OBAID-CHINOY (on camera): Oh. They're your friends but you would never allow them to see your wife? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: One hundred percent. OBAID-CHINOY: One hundred percent. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Even a picture. OBAID-CHINOY: Even a picture you won't want them to see? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Even a wrong (ph) picture. OBAID-CHINOY: So you want to keep her locked away. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Yes. OBAID-CHINOY: Under lock and key? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Lock and key, password. OBAID-CHINOY: Password. Lock, key and password? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Yes. OBAID-CHINOY: There must be something in the water here because the testosterone levels here are very high. They think that if they saw a woman walking down the street wearing what I'm wearing which by no means is tight would be tempting for them they'd follow the woman, they'd say something. To avoid that, women should just wear burqas. (voice-over): As a Muslim woman I know attitudes like these are not inherent in our culture. That there are places around the world where we can walk around freely. I find it oppressive here. Six years ago, we met these four little girls in CNN's "Beneath the Veil." Up next, we learn their fate. (END VIDEOTAPE) (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) OBAID-CHINOY: Since the overthrow of the Taliban, there has been some improvement in the lives of Afghan women. Now, I'm off to see if the health care has gotten any better. Early in 20001 we used a hidden camera to film this footage of a maternity hospital. Dark, filthy, few doctors, little medicine. Today, some of the hospitals look better. But I'm shocked to learn that the health of mothers and the newborn children remains dismal. These doctors are in charge of the maternity ward. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (on camera): Doctor Nila (ph), what kind of condition are the women in when they arrive for their delivery in the hospital? UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): I asked the doctors if the men realize that their wives are in grave danger. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: It amazes me that a woman doesn't even have control over her own body. Since the invasion six years ago, there's been little improvement. UNICEF reports that 50 pregnant women die each day. And that one in four children will die before their fifth birthday. I am traveling to the village of Mumayi (ph) in the far north of the country. The journey is extremely perilous. Others have been murdered on the road. Afghanistan today is more dangerous than it's been since the invasion. In 2001, the Taliban were fighting in the area. We came here then to see what life was like on the front lines. And what we found was shocking. Stories of kidnapping, execution. And in Mumayi, the haunting sorrow of these four little girls. The Taliban had taken their father prisoner, shot their mother, and stayed with them in the house, alone, for two days. Now, six years later, I want to find out what happened to them. We find their village is still very poor. This is the same house where the four little girls watched the Taliban murder their mother. I find their father, Mohammed Amin (ph), nearby. He's a land owner and a village elder. Two of his daughters still live with him. Ruksana (ph) was just a toddler when the Taliban came, she's eight now, and goes to school. An opportunity her sisters did not have. Mumayi's brand new secondary school was built with Western aid. Mohammed says, Ruksana is doing very well. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: I ask about her future. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: And he tells me about life in the village. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: Mohammed's older daughters have married and moved away from Mumayi. I wonder if they're happy. Then, something Mohammed says makes me think the next generation may have a better chance than they did. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: Mohammed's daughters grew up in a bleak, violent time. Now there's at least a chance that their little sister and their own children will have a peaceful life and a brighter future. Next, hope for Afghanistan's next generation. (on camera): Nusotiya (ph) wants to get an education, she wants to go to school and college before she says she can even think of getting married. (END VIDEOTAPE) (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): I'm heading way up into Afghanistan's northern mountain, into one of the most remote parts of the country. This was territory held by the Taliban. Small villages ruled by repressive clerics. (on camera): I'm going to the village of Takitanuz (ph). This area was heavily mined by the mujahideen in the 1990s. When the Taliban came to power they had a base right above this village. It is a very remote area and outsiders hardly ever venture here. (voice-over): First, some good news. There's a school here for the children. (on camera): It's heartening to see in this tiny village young boys and girls are studying together. Their lesson today is about Afghanistan, how wonderful their country is, how plentiful the fruits and vegetables are and how they should respect their country. A few of the students in this class are deaf so the teacher is using sign language to teach them. What do you think about marriage? Nosotiya (ph) wants to get an ed case, she wants to go to school and college before she says she can even think of getting married. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Are you married? OBAID-CHINOY: Am I married? Yes. I'm married. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: No, my husband didn't come with me. (voice-over): Nostrat (ph) wants to show me her home. As the little girls pull me along, I'm expecting their parents to come out and stop us filming. But then a surprise. There are no parents. (on camera): These young girls were left orphaned, both their parents died because they didn't have access to good health care and they had life-threatening diseases. And after speaking to them, it's heartening to know that, despite them not having parents, they are very eager to study, to be educated, and they all have hopes and dreams of becoming teachers and of working in the village when they grow up. (voice-over): The head of the village is also the local cleric. (on camera): Kari Sab (ph), can you tell me what the poverty is like in your village? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY: What hopes you have for your village in the future? UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (Speaks in foreign language) OBAID-CHINOY (voice-over): People here are resilient. They have been through a lot, but they want to move forward. If they're given the chance. I've traveled across this vast country and I have found joy and hope in places I least expected it. But I've also learned that progress is slow, Afghanistan's problems were not fixed by the invasion. The country still struggles, after decades of war and loss. The culture remains oppressive to many and billions of dollars of promised aid have failed to arrive or to reach those most in need. Hanging in the balance, the future of Afghanistan and the lives of its people. People desperate for peace and for hope. 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In early 2008, Mazda revealed its Furai concept car, a carbon-composite, race-bred masterpiece. Later that year, Top Gear magazine ran the world's only drive of the Furai. And then the car mysteriously disappeared, never to be seen again. Was it spirited away into some secret collection? Walled into a glass display case? Not… quite. But first, a bit of background.
Pictures: Lee Brimble
This feature was originally published in the 20th Anniversary edition of Top Gear magazine (October 2013)