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In new research on the great pyramids of Giza, a scientist says he has found more to their construction than cut natural limestone: some original parts of the massive structures appear to be made of concrete blocks.
If true, historians say, this would be the earliest known application of concrete technology, some 2,500 years before the Romans started using it widely in harbors, amphitheaters and other architecture.
Reporting the results of his study, Michel W. Barsoum, a professor of materials engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia, concluded that the use of limestone concrete could explain in part how the Egyptians were able to complete such massive monuments, beginning around 2550 B.C. They used concrete blocks, he said, on the outer and inner casings and probably on the upper levels, where it would have been difficult to hoist carved stone.
"The sophistication and endurance of this ancient concrete technology is simply astounding," Dr. Barsoum wrote in a report in the December issue of The Journal of the American Ceramic Society.
Dr. Barsoum and his co-workers, Adrish Ganguly of Drexel and Gilles Hug of the National Center for Scientific Research in France, analyzed the mineralogy of samples from several parts of the Khufu pyramid, and said they found mineral ratios that did not exist in any known limestone sources. From the geochemical mix of lime, sand and clay, they concluded, "the simplest explanation" is that it was cast concrete.Continue reading the main story
Dr. Barsoum, a native of Egypt, said in an interview that he expected his interpretation to be controversial — and it already is.
Zahi Hawass, secretary general of antiquities in Egypt and director of the Giza pyramids excavations, said in an e-mail message, "The idea that concrete was used is unlikely and completely unproven."
Noting that the pyramids had been restored and reinforced many times with the extensive use of concrete, Dr. Hawass said, "I would ask Dr. Barsoum the question: Where did he get the samples he is working with, and how can he show that the samples are not taken from areas that have been restored in modern times?"
Dr. Barsoum said in his report that samples from the Khufu pyramid included chips and a small block from the outer casing and an inner casing slab, and also "small chunks" from another pyramid. He conceded in an interview that he had yet to sample material from blocks that in detailed photographs appeared to be fairly uniform and, as he had speculated, were probably concrete.
Most Egyptologists think the pyramids were built with limestone blocks that were cut to shape in nearby quarries using copper tools. The blocks were then hauled to the pyramid sites, lifted up ramps and hoisted into place with the help of wedges and levers.
But David Walker, a Columbia geologist, and Sheldon Wiederhorn, an engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, in Rockville, Md., and the associate editor of the ceramic society's journal, who were familiar with the research, said that Dr. Barsoum was a careful and reputable scientist and that his work should be seriously considered.
"I don't know whether he's right or wrong," Mr. Wiederhorn said. "He makes a case that's convincing."Continue reading the main story


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Issue 49 of Burghound has just arrived. It features 2011 Red Burgundy from the Cote de Nuits.
Much has been written about the 2011 vintage. Reports from the serious reviewers are beginning to appear and the impression of the vintage is very positive.
Burghound states "From an overall quality perspective, I would go so far as to say that out of the triumvirate of 2009, 2010 and 2011 that 2009 is in third place, 2011 in second and 2010 is in first. 2011 doesn't quite hit the highest highs of 2010, and it's not quite asconsistent as 2009 but it's encouraging to consider that it is competitive with both. Moreover, any number of producers madeoutstanding 2011s and thus despite the relatively short crop, it will still be possible to find them to purchase for your cellars."
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Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon was established in 1980. Jean-Michel was in aeronautics and when he caught the wine bug he did so big-time! In the ensuing years the domaine, which started from scratch, has grown to an impressive 13 hectares and features a range of vineyards mostly in Gevrey-Chambertin. These include a lovely range of Gevrey Premier Crus and the Grand Crus Mazis-Chambertin and Clos Vougeot.
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This week I am at the XIX International Sociological Association World Congress in Toronto. It is a major international sociology conference and importantly, includes many sessions on relational sociology. For many, this conference represents a great opportunity to build on the work of a series of books edited by Francois Depelteau such as The Palgrave Handbook of Relational Sociology and previous works with Christopher Powell Conceptualizing Relational Sociology and Applying Relational Sociology. And an opportunity to build further momentum in the Palgrave Studies in Relational Sociology book series.
Across the week there are 26 papers being presented that draw on the diversity of relational approaches. Including:
Tuesday, 17 July 17:30-19:20 (206A, MTCC North Building)
Relational sociology: What are 'relations' and why does it matter to study relations.
Wednesday, 18 July 09:30-18:30 (Sociology Department, University of Toronto)
This day includes, courtesy of the Sociology Department of the University of Toronto, the presentation of 12 distributed papers from #ISA18wcs
Thursday, 19 July 10:30-12:20 (701A MTCC South Building)
The relational-processual turn in sociology: Theoretical discussions and debates
This is the session I am presenting in. The abstract for my paper is:
Classic organizational theories build on substantialist assumptions and grant ontological status to organizations. Rarely do the underlying generative principles of scholarship get illuminated. With an inter-disciplinary and global scale, various networks of scholars, a volume of contributions in journals and books (e.g., The Palgrave Handbook of Relational Sociology), and an array of international meetings, Prandini (2015) argues there is a 'relational turn' in the social sciences. The label 'turn' indicates an epistemological breakthrough that has transformed an intellectual space, altering its constitution and 'providing a blueprint for new developments' (Gulson & Symes, 2017, p. 125). Drawing insights from the recently published Beyond Leadership: A Relational Approach to Organizational Theory in Education (Eacott, 2018), this paper offers a starting point for the relational approach I am advancing through the explicit articulation of a concept glossary. Paying attention to the core thrust of the relational program – the relational extensions – this paper demonstrates how the key concepts of organizing activity, auctor, and spatio-temporal conditions are crucial to maintaining theoretical integrity and coherence. Creating distinctions from other 'relational' positions, such as the adjectival, co-determinist, and conflationary, I offer a nuanced, within the confines of a conference paper, account of how a relational approach and explanatory framing differs from hegemonic substantialist approaches. This paper is not about constructing a dense and inaccessible technical language rather, articulating and defending a vocabulary to discuss and understand the social world relationally. As a series of starting points, this paper contributes to bringing some clarity and coherence to shared principles of relational approaches for understanding and significantly, how these ideas and concepts can be mobilized for empirical work courtesy of insights from an ongoing project on principals experiences of temporality.
Saturday, 21 July, 14:30-16:20 (718B MTCC South Building)
The relational-processual turn in sociology: Relationism in empirical studies
This is further evidence on the growing momentum of relational sociology on a global scale and the basis from which ongoing networking and a global intellectual infrastructure can support.


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According to the report, DAS helps telecommunication companies that have poor or no coverage, both inside and outside buildings. Distributed antenna systems (DAS) address the problem of poor network-coverage in isolated spots, such as inside large buildings. A network of small antennae is installed throughout the structure, which is then connected to a server. The antennae are connected to a controller, which is in turn connected to the base station via the wireless carrier's network.
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In an interview before Saturday's show at Lisner, Ms. Osborne discusses working with a legend.
October 23, 2015
Grammy-nominated singer Joan Osborne had always been familiar with the Staples Singers—she'd heard their hits like "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There" on the radio. But one frosty night, as she was driving through West Virginia, she popped the band's cassette into her car and really listened to their gospel harmonies. Suddenly, she understood their power.
"Their sound was so otherworldly and ghostly, and the harmonies were incredible. I was in a trance," she remembers.
She was blown away, in particular, by the mystery and depth of vocalist Mavis Staples. Ms. Staples has been one of her idols ever since, and now she'll be joining the legendary artist and civil rights activist at Lisner Auditorium as part of a joint tour called "Solid Soul."
Ms. Osborne calls the experience a dream come true. Already, the two have performed together throughout the country. Before they take on D.C., Ms. Osborne spoke to George Washington Today's Julyssa Lopez and shared details about her relationship with Ms. Staples and the direction of soul music.
Q: How's the tour been so far?
A: It's been really great. Mavis is one of my idols not just in music, but also because of her history. As an American, it's a real privilege to be sharing the stage with her. It's also a lot of fun—she's a really sweet, funny, warm person. We were on the tour bus the other day, and I was showing her this Van Morrison song I think she could cover, and she was telling how she's worked with him. She has a million stories about things she did last week and about things she did 40-50 years ago. You can talk to her for 15 minutes, and you'll get an amazing amount of funny, interesting stories.
Q: How did the tour come to be? How were you guys paired together?
A: Often over the years, if people would ask me in interviews who my influences were, I would talk about Mavis and her singing voice and her style. She's always defined what great singing should be. So, maybe somebody along the way heard that, and it might have been that my campaign finally paid off. The promoters of this tour had done some other shows with different combination of artists, and it's possible that they thought of Mavis and thought of me. As soon as I got the email, I said, "Yes, where do I sign?"
Q: Do you remember when you first encountered Ms. Staples' music?
A: I had heard a couple of the Staple Singers' big hits, like "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There," and I always liked them. But it wasn't until I was driving home to Kentucky from New York City for the Christmas holiday one year, and I went by a truck stop in West Virginia. They used to have cassettes and CDs for sale, and I saw a cassette of The Staple Singers. It had their earlier gospel recordings from back in the '50s. I put this in as I was driving down the back roads of West Virginia, and it was an incredible experience. Their sound was so otherworldly and ghostly, and the harmonies were incredible. I was in a trance. That's when I really feel in love with their music.
Q: You've worked with the Funk Brothers and the Grateful Dead, and now you're working on this tour with Ms. Staples. Does working collaboratively with other artists energize your own work and sound?
A: I've been really fortunate to be invited into different musical situations with the Funk Brothers and the guys from the Grateful Dead and things like that. It's good to be able to get inspired by other people and take that inspiration into my own work. If all you're doing is singing your own songs and your own work, it's possible to get into a little bit of a rut. So for me, it's nice to get pushed out of the nest and my own head and wrap my mind around what someone else is doing and what you can bring to that music. It's a different set of challenges, and for me, it's kept things fresh.
Q: What's been the preparation process? How do you prepare for touring with one of your heroes?
A: As I said, I've been a fan of hers for decades. It wasn't like I had to introduce myself to her music. I went back and listened to her recordings that I hadn't heard in a while and went on this great YouTube safari to find these beautiful videos. The Staple Singers did these Soul Train appearances in the 70s, and then you can see footage about them on the March on Washington, and the things Mavis has done more recently. That's one of the great thing about Mavis's work: She could have rested on her laurels and on what she did in the past, but she's still making records and working with amazing people. There's some stuff online of her and Jeff Tweedy singing these recent records he's produced for her. She's also done a record with a new artist called Son Little, and she's kept very current and very vibrant. She's very much in demand with these young producers and writers. So that was a big part of the preparation—digging into what she's done lately, which is just as interesting as what she's done in the past.
Q: The tour is called "Solid Soul." How do you feel about where soul music in America is going today?
A: As far as soul as a genre, it's constantly being reinvented in music and in urban music in particular. You've got artists on the top of the charts, who are re-experiencing and reinterpreting soul music, like Adele and Sam Smith. They're huge pop successes channeling these influences from arguably the heyday of American soul music. So obviously, the genre speaks to people on a massive scale.
For me personally, I feel like that's my one job as a singer. Whether it's country music or rock or blues, my job is to be as soulful as an interpreter of the song, whether it's somebody else's or my own. That's what everyone wants from his or her music. And that' s what music can do, reach into places where your intellect and other kinds of art don't go.
Q: What can you say about the setup of your show on Saturday?
A: The way that it's structured is, I come out and do a short set with Mavis's band. She has a great band she's been working with for years now, and they're super cool guys—they have also a gospel-meets-indie-rock vibe. I do a short set of my music with them. Then Mavis comes out and does a short set of her own. Then we sing together, and it's really fun, and it becomes this total love fest by the end of the night. Mavis turns the whole place into church.


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On 01 January 2017, Mr. Ignatius Michael died in Rome at the age of 80. For forty years (1969-2009) "Michele" faithfully served the Curia and the Generalate Community of Sts. John and Paul as front door receptionist. In many ways, he was the first person who welcomed visitors, including Passionists, to Sts. John and Paul. On his last day of work at the Generalate, he wrote in his work registry—"Ringrazio Dio/ Thanks be to God/ Deo gratias!"
He was born in Michaelpatnam, India and subsequently became an Italian citizen. He was married with two children.
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Aspirin breaks the gastric mucosal barrier. We studied the effect of aspirin on this barrier, correlating changes in potential difference and ultrastructure. Mean control potential difference for seven subjects was - 48 ± 1.0 mV. Oral aspirin, 600 mg in 100 ml of saline, reduced potential difference to - 39 ± 1.4 mV (P < 0.001) within 10 minutes. Gastric biopsies were taken during control, aspirin-instillation, and recovery periods. Damage was present in all biopsies after aspirin. Light microscopy showed focal cell disruption, loss of mucous granules, and apical membrane rupture. Transmission electron microscopy showed intact tight junctions. Scanning electron microscopy showed loss of normal cobblestone cell apices, giving a honeycombed surface. Ten minutes after aspirin, 25% of surface epithelial cells were damaged. Marked recovery was noted at 1 hr, with a normal potential difference and only 9% cell damage. We conclude that single "routine" doses of aspirin cause focal damage to normal human gastric mucosa.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Broadway's costly "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has been delayed again to March 15 to "fine-tune" the high-tech production and work on a new ending even as it proves a hit at box offices in previews.
Producers made the announcement late on Thursday following a series of accidents during preview performances of the $65 million show — Broadway's most expensive ever — that has injured four actors, as well as reports of new staging and music from director Julie Taymor and U2's Bono and The Edge.
But even in previews, fans have turned out in droves for the production that is based on the crime-fighting comic book hero who has the powers of a spider.
Separately on Thursday, The Broadway League said "Spider-Man" was the best-selling production of the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve, raking in $1.588 million at its box office.
"We are so grateful for the enthusiastic audiences who have been coming to see 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' and we are dedicated to giving them the very best show we can," Taymor said in a statement.
Producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris said the new delay, which pushes back the opening from a previous date of February 7, was done to "fine-tune aspects of the show, including the new ending." Cohl said the date should give the creative team plenty of time to ensure a good show and added this new delay will be "the final postponement."
"We are looking for the extraordinary here, we are nearly there," Bono and The Edge added in a joint statement.
The show features massive sets and numerous stunts in which cast members soar through the air above the audience. But all the high-tech wizardry has not been without problems.
Four actors have been injured. Most recently, actor Christopher Tierney, 32, fell 30 feet from a platform and broke his ribs. He was hospitalized and had to have surgery. Following Tierney's injury, producers canceled two performances while checking safety measures.
The show had been delayed four times. Before the February 7 date, it had been set to open on January 11. Preview performances began on November 28.
Taymor and the producers have noted that many shows work out kinks and problems during previews, and "Spider-Man" is no exception. So far, audiences haven't seemed to mind.
The show's recent best-selling box office tally just beat the ticket sales of long-running musical "Wicked," which also took in $1.588 million, when numbers are rounded up, but it was $58 shy of the "Spider-Man" figure, according to the Broadway League.
"Wicked," still holds the box office record for the highest grossing show in a single week, $2.22 million in the most recent week between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Reporting by Basil Katz in New York and Bob Tourtellotte in Los Angeles; Editing by Jill Serjeant


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Today's Quote: "…it is always a thousand times less than we deserve…"
The Lord afflicts us at times; but it is always a thousand times less than we deserve, and much less than many of our fellow-creatures are suffering around us. Let us therefore pray for grace to be humble, thankful, and patient.
-John Newton (1725-1807)
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Yesterday was crazy busy in a way that left me no time to post my usual "What I'm Loving Wednesday" piece. I hate to leave my dear readers hanging, though, so I'm picking up the slack with a Thursday version instead. It actually works out quite nicely, given that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I can't think of a better time to count my many blessings. This won't be all-encompassing, as I've got a to-do list a mile long and a very small span of time to accomplish it in, but here's the abridged version.
I am thankful for my great God. I am thankful for His pure forgiveness, for His grace and mercy, and for the fact that He is the definition of love. I am continually challenged and renewed as I grow in my relationship with the Lord and learn more and more about how much He loves us.
I'm thankful for my family, both immediate and extended. I've grown up engulfed in love, and it is one of the most fortunate things in my life.
I'm thankful for my friends, who fill my world in so many different ways. You are all immeasurably important to me. And there are too many of you to post pictures of, so just know that you each hold a special place in my heart.
I'm thankful for this guy. He makes my heart whole. I could write a novel on this topic alone, but I'll save you guys the mush. Just know that he is humble, respectable, thoughtful, sacrificial, romantic, supportive, and understanding in ways I didn't know were possible. All that, and much more.
I'm thankful for my blog readers (you didn't think I'd forget you, didya?!), for my faithful church, for my great job, for the ability to run, for my opportunities, and for this life. I'm thankful for music, seasons, health, holidays, laughter, freedom, blankets, and books. And for so many other things, I can't even begin to call them by name. Man, I am just one warm and fuzzy ball of thankfulness right now.
But at this very moment, y'all, I am thankful to be leaving for Hawaii in the morning! I am just hours away from boarding a flight to paradise, and it's finally hitting me. I have been casually packing and preparing for the event for a while now, but this morning I woke up, and BAM, it's real, I'm going to HAWAII!! In a matter of hours! I'm giddy beyond words, and I can't wait to get this party started!
May you all take time to be thankful this week, it's good for the soul!


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Super Eagles Manager Gernot Rohr has said they will suspend celebration on their victory over Libya until they secure the needed points when they confront South Africa in their next African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Johannesburg in November.
The Eagles fended off spirited efforts from the Libyans to hold on for a nervy 3-2 win in Tunisia on Tuesday as they raced to the top of Group E of the qualifying series.
Rohr hailed his wards for their performance but insisted they had to remain focused until they complete the job in South Africa.
"I compliment the boys for this match, but also for the last few days. During training sessions, they all did very well. That's not easy after a long week.
"After winning two games against the same opposition we have done well. Now we are heading in the right direction. Our mind is on the next game against South Africa," he said.
Speaking after the nervy encounter, Rohr said that his team could have done better as he insisted on a better defence just as he did after the first leg.
"I was not happy that we squandered a 2-0 lead only to win the game with some minutes left in the encounter. But I congratulate my team for this victory. It was a huge test of our character. We lost a 2 goal lead but fought hard instead of dropping our heads.
"We will stay humble because we have not qualified for AFCON yet. We keep fighting."
They will be guests of Bafana Bafana on November 17 in Johannesburg, before they host bottom team Seychelles in a final game in March 2019.
"A point from these games will be enough to qualify us," Rohr said. "We are not at the AFCON yet, but our chances are very good."
His midfielder Wilfred Ndidi picked up a second booking in the qualification series, thus ruling him out of next month's crunch qualifier against the South Africans.
The Eagles' gaffer insisted the Leicester City midfielder's absence would not be felt because players like John Ogu and Ogenyi Onazi could step up to replace him.
"My team will cope without Ndidi. We have others like Ogu John who can play there and then Onazi too who can also play there. We will cope without him," Rohr said.
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Greater Birmingham Annual Report Year 1
DescriptionAn overview of the project's activities during its first year shows a focus on project startup and establishment. In addition to the demands on key personnel in the development and refinement of the Five-Year Strategic Plan, Annual Implementation Plan for Year 1, and Evaluation Plan, most project activities have been carried out or are on schedule for accomplishment as planned. A great deal of effort has been put into the formalization of the management structure and the institutionalization of the project at the partner organizations. The promotion of the project both within and outside the project partnership has been an area of concentration as well. Our project's progress in implementing its first year activities is provided in the matrix to follow. Narratives that detail our progress on each activity follow the matrix.
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The Girl Scouts of America Are Asking Everyone to Call Out Rape Culture
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For most people, when they think of the Girl Scouts of America, they think of cookies. Cookie sales are the most universally acknowledged part of Girl Scout culture. To be fair, those cookies are dangerously good. In fact, they have inspired the names of several popular strains of cannabis as well. Young entrepreneur Girl Scouts have previously made the news for selling cookies in front of dispensaries.
But today we aren't here to talk about the munchies. Instead, we're here to talk about how the Girl Scouts of America is stepping up and encouraging responsible, ethical discussion of the realities of sexual assault, especially for teenagers.
If you have avoided all social media and standard news for the last few weeks, you may not yet know that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual assault. Initially, only one woman came forward. As of today, at least three women have stepped up to decry Kavanaugh 's predatory and frightening behaviors in high school. According to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the first woman to speak out against Kavanaugh, Kavanaugh attempted to rape her at a party, ripping off her clothing and groping her, while turning up music to cover the sounds of her protests.
Another woman then came forward with the claim that Kavanaugh had exposed himself to her during a drinking game at a high school party. When she attempted to push him away, she inadvertently touched his genitals, which upset and disturbed her.
Finally, in a sworn statement that will chill many to the bone, a third woman has spoken up about habitual attempts by Kavanagh and one of his close friends to get girls incredibly drunk or drugged them in order to facilitate group sexual assault on a single victim.
With so many horrifying stories, it is likely more women will come forward soon. Even if none do, these three tales have a similar theme to them. So too, do the protests coming from politicians who object to women raising concerns about his eligibility for a lifelong role on the Supreme Court after these kinds of degenerate acts in high school.
Some claim that if Kavanaugh can be attacked this way, any man in politics is vulnerable. The unattributed quote, theoretically from a lawyer, worries that "If somebody can be brought down by accusations like this, then you, me, every man certainly should be worried."
Of course, the rational way to respond would be that anyone who has assaulted or attempted to assault someone deserves to be questioned and held accountable for those actions, regardless of their age when they committed those acts.
Another, very disturbing response to these allegations is the idea that men should not be held accountable for poor behavior in high school. Unfortunately, that seems to be a very pervasive attitude. Acts of sexual violence and aggression in high school may not be indicative of continuing sexual violence into adulthood. However, they do make it clear that the individual in question had little regard for the population they targetted. Even if they have learned to suppress their predatory behaviors, the fact that they ever indulged in such behaviors should be a red flag against allowing anyone like that into a position of trust.
The Girl Scouts of America won't let these bullshit claims that teenage sexual assault doesn't matter stand. They have posted a blog that shouldn't be provocative, but somehow is. Basically, they are asking anyone who reads their post to push back against claims that teenage sexual violence doesn't matter, while highlighting how those claims reinforce rape culture.
"Specifically, these types of dismissals can make girls and women even less likely to report sexual assault, more likely to blame themselves, and keep them from getting the help they need to recover. Meanwhile, this messaging is damaging to boys because it's unfairly stereotyping them all as toxic, misogynistic, and violent—and essentially giving them a free pass to engage in these horrific acts."
Sexual assault and rape are terrible crimes, especially when the victim is at a young and impressionable age. A teenage victim of sexual violence may have that one experience change them for the rest of their lives. It may impact their ability to form healthy relationships and could contribute to mental health conditions that increase the risk for addiction and premature death.
This powerful blog posts asks everyone to speak up when they hear someone dismissing sexual violence. It also calls for adults who care for girls to talk with them about their right to bodily autonomy and unhealthy cultural attitudes.
The Girl Scouts of America shouldn't have to be a voice for victims of sexual abuse, but some people in positions of power have all but openly said that what happens in high school should stay in high school. Empowering young women now means reminding them and the people who care for them that their experiences with their peers matter. What hapens in middle school or high school can affect a person for years.
Addressing this complex issue directly is a brave and powerful move, one that could have positive consequences for people all over. If the cookies enough weren't a reason to support Girl Scouts, this empowering approach to shifting cultural conversations should be.
For previous Ladybud articles that discuss sexual assault, click here.
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I'm playing in an oWoD Hunter: The Vigil game starting this Wednesday, after I do some shooting for the website. I am SO EXCITED!! It's been ages since I've payed any tabletop rp games, and I have actually never played hunter before. I mostly play Vampire because it's the best and I won't hear anything to the contrary :p
I'm going to start brainstormig a character today. We have a really good ST / GM who is really creative and a great story teller so I should make this good.
I kind of want to pick something cliche for shits and giggles, but I feel like I shouldn't this time. Although, knowing what vamps can do I don't want to get too attached to my hunter in case he/she dies XD
Anyway, here is the setting I was just emailed for Wednesdays game:
Southern England 1923 (Dorset)
Human civilisation is forced to confront the supernatural after publicly visible vampire attacks against soldiers and civilians during and in the aftermath of World War I. The Russian revolution went sideways and post-war Russia is under violent vampiric rule. It is unknown how many vampires are in Britain, but the emergence of their brethren in central Europe has made them bolder as vampire attacks increase and can not be censored from the public. The newly galvanised post-war MI5 internally develops Division H for the explicit monitoring and eradication of supernatural threats as their primary objective. After two months in operation a secondary objective is assigned after an encounter with a human able to discharge harmful levels of electricity: prevent the public from gaining knowledge of any non-vampiric supernatural activity to prevent mass hysteria.
You have been assigned to a small squadron operating out of Dorset. Your mission is to investigate supernatural phenomena in Dorset County, eradicate vampires, and report back to the Interior Ministry monthly and upon discovery and development of critical intelligence.
Character CreationWe'll do mechanical character creation on the night as filling in a few dots is a lot quicker than D&D's method. Having a back story might be nice though, here's some things to consider:
- What did you do during the War?
WWI was 1914-1918 and it was shit. The advent of tanks, bombers, and chemical warfare is for many as worrisome as the creatures of the night. No one in England is untouched by the war even if they did not directly participate.
- How about those Irish?
Britain had another war to fight after WWI, a guerrilla war against the IRA from 1919 to a ceasefire in 1921. The United Kingdom is now England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Do they deserve their independence, did they go about it the wrong way, are you Irish?
- Women get to vote (if they own land lol)
The Aristocracy lets go of its power slowly in England, and indeed the aftermath of Russia's revolution has left many wondering if there are vampires currently in power in England. Women landowners were given the vote in ~1920.
- How do you feel about technology?
Electricity is still relatively new and not used much in the relatively rural community of Dorset. Some of the larger estates have electricity as do some of the dwellings of the upper middle class (think professionals such as Doctors, Lawyers, successful entrepreneurs). Cars have recently become more common and Jazz is on the upswing. It is the year of the world's first domestic refrigerator and portable radio (neither available in England just yet).
- Combat
Automatic weapons are highly restricted and expensive. Your squad has a single Browning M2, 12x Mk 1 Mills Grenades, 3x M1917 Enfields (reported to be next to useless against vampires), 4x Colt M1911 .45 Pistols (also just about useless against vampires), 10x wooden stakes, two ornamental but silver sabers, and a crossbow.
- Where are you from?
If you didn't fight in/actively support the war then it's got to be Great Britain or you need to have a credible reason MI5 would trust you with Britain's safety. If you did fight in the war have the tail end of it be for Britain/MIx.
- Are you happy with how much is being kept from the public?
- You will be operating out of Poole, Dorset.
A moderate trade port and merchant town with a railway station and electricity in the town hall. There is worry that Vampires may attempt to enter England through this port and the surrounding coast.


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Headlines Today Bureau Sant Kabir Nagar (UP), January 25, 2012 |
BSP attacks Rahul Gandhi for 'begging' votes in Uttar Pradesh
The ruling BSP on Wednesday targeted Congress's star campaigner in
Uttar Pradesh -- Rahul Gandhi -- ahead of the assembly polls in the
Addressing a rally in Sant Kabir Nagar, the BSP's Brahmin face, Satish
Chandra Mishra, attacked the Congress general secretary calling him a
Mishra slammed Gandhi for being an outsider "who only came to UP to
beg for votes". The BSP leader's attack comes in the backdrop of
Gandhi scion's beggar remarks in November last year.
"Rahul Gandhi has studied abroad. He has spent most of his life
abroad. His lifestyle is western. Then, why does he come to UP? If he
is coming here to ask for you votes, then it means he is begging for
votes," Mishra said.
Lashing out at the Congress, Mishra alleged that the party was
responsible for covering the BSP symbol across the state.
The Congress's most vocal general secretary, Digvijaya Singh, was
quick to return fire. He lost no time in hitting back at the BSP
leader over his below the belt attack.
"This is the power of democracy, no matter how big a leader is, he has
to go to the people and ask for their votes. If we are begging for
votes, then what is Satish Chandra Mishra doing," Singh asked.
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Shortly before the launch of fall and spring state testing, teachers will use the teacher student claiming (TSC) process to claim students they taught during the school year. Once teachers have completed and approved their claiming rosters, the rosters will be used in calculating teacher value-added scores (TVAAS). Teacher value-added data are used for a number of diagnostic and evaluative purposes, including teacher evaluations. The claiming process plays a crucial role in ensuring that we have accurate data for calculating teacher value-added reports and evaluation composites.
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Nationwide Building Society is to maintain its branch network after unveiling plans to pump an additional £1.3 billion into new technology in a move than, over time, should create hundreds of jobs.
The extra cash will bring the group's total tech investment plans to £4.1bn over the next five years, during which it expects to create between 750 and 1,000 jobs in a new "technology hub".
In a document entitled "Redefining Service for a Digital World", the Nationwide said it will help "simplify its technology estate and build new technology platforms to enable growth and diversification, and drive forward digital, data and analytic strategies".
However, it insisted that there were no plans for redundancies in other parts of the business and provided assurances that its branch network will be maintained.
The fresh investment will still come at a cost, with the group now expecting to take a £200 million to £250m hit in the current financial year, around half of which will be recognised in the first half. That annual cost will be repeated over the next five years.
Joe Garner, chief executive of the Nationwide, which took over the profitable core of the Dunfermline Building Society in 2009 when the latter was laid low by risky property deals, said: "Nationwide is in a position of financial strength with capital levels at an all-time high.
"At a time when customer expectations of service are rapidly changing in a digital world, we are investing to ensure that we continue to provide leading service.
"We believe that our members want a combination of human service on the high street, as well as digital convenience. As a building society, we are able to deliver both – continuing to invest in our branches alongside this significant investment in our technology and operational capabilities.
"As part of this overall investment, we anticipate creating an additional technology hub in the UK and employing between 750 and 1,000 people over time."
The five-year investment plan is aiming for "sustainable" cost savings of £500m by 2023, which extends its previous target by a further £200m.
Last month, Britain's biggest building society warned of a "subdued" UK housing market in the months ahead with little growth in prices after posting a fall in profits. It said people were "adapting their behaviours" in response to a squeeze on disposable incomes.
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Throughout history Chess has been a popular game among all ages. Along the way many people have tried to create different variants of the classic game in hopes to provide new challenges to not only their opponent but to themselves. At the same time, many chess players have sought to play on teams or in larger groups than simply one vs one. Welcome to Four Player Chess (on the same board).
When people hear the idea of four player chess they say "You mean on two different board right?" or "Oh! I've heard of that but doesn't that take a special game board?" Nope! It is on the same board making this one of the most fascinating and balanced version of the concept. This game has been tested hundreds of times over its life and every player has asked to play again! But what about having it on the same board really makes it special?
First, it gives the players a feeling of similarity. There is still check, checkmate, stalemate, castling, en passant, and most importantly, you are playing on a 8X8 grid board!
Second, the game is faster than other four player chess games since players start with half the pieces and are on a smaller board. This makes for more fast, exciting pace games!
Third, because players start with half the normal army, you are forced to work together when you are on a team, or you are forced to play more strategically when playing free for all. This creates that greater challenge many players are looking for in Chess. Not to mention it forces your traditional chess player to come up with new openings!
Finally, the weakest player won't kill your team. In some variants of chess players play on two separate boards and your game greatly relies on your ally taking your opponent's pieces, but if your ally is losing the game will turn quickly no matter how good you are. Four Player Chess helps balance this difference so the game is more fun for beginners and experts alike!
So if you are a master of chess or just want to play with a friend on a team instead of always as an enemy, take a shot at Four Player Chess.
Easy right? It might look confusing at first, but it is simpler than you think. Also, it is set up this way for a reason, more on that later.
How to move:
Every piece moves the same way as in normal chess with a
few explanations.
Pawns moving forward:
Pawns still move forward and can only take pieces that are
diagonally in fount of them. But what does that mean when
the pieces are arranged as they are? Think of it this way;
each player sits on the side of the board that their King is on,
then their Pawns move 'forward' from where they are sitting.
Here is a picture to help show this:
"Castling" Does Exist:
Castling is still a unique strategic move inside Four Player
Chess; however, there are some changes on how and when
one can Castle.
To 'Castle' just switch the spaces the King and Rook are on.
That easy.
Restrictions on Castling:
They are the same as in regular chess (Cannot castle if the
King or the Rook have already moved, cannot move while in
Check, cannot castle through check, cannot castle into
There are some additional rules:
1) Cannot Castle on your first turn.
2) Can only Castle while you have two 'ally' pieces in front of
the King and Rook. This means you need either your own
pieces (typically they will be the two pawns already in front of
the King and Rook), or you can have a partner's piece occupy
that space so to allow you to Castle on your next turn.
Check means only one thing: "Your King is in danger. You
have to protect your King during your next turn" With this in
mind Check works differently depending if you are playing
with teams (2 v 2) or free for all (1 v 1 v 1 v 1).
Teams Check:
In teams, as soon as you are in check, you will have to
protect yourself during your next turn. If your ally ends the
check for you (such as blocking, or killing the opposing
piece) then you will not have to worry about the Check any
longer on your next turn.
You can never move into a check.
Free for All Check:
In Free For All, sometimes you won't want to threaten a player
because you see them defeating a different opponent. Or
perhaps you would rather make a deal with the player to
perform a particular move for you in exchange you spare
them. No matter the reason, whenever you move a piece that
would normally put a King into Check, you must announce
that you are, in fact, threatening that particular King.
If you do call Check, then the player must treat it as such.
If you do NOT call Check, then the player is free to move as
normal, and once it is your turn again, you cannot take that
player's King no matter what.
Only on your turns can you change your mind about
threatening a King or not. When it becomes your turn again,
and you are still threatening that King, you can declare
Check. However, you still have to move a piece for the turn.
In Free for All, players may move their Kings into threatened
spaces as long as the opposing player allows it. If a player
doesn't catch that he/she could declare Check on an
opponent's King, then after the next player moves it will be
too late to declare Check on that King, and it will be a legal
Someone is only defeated when they are in Checkmate
during their own turn. Until then a player may block the
Checkmate, or take a piece causing it.
If a player is defeated by Checkmate, then that player must
spend their turn removing their pieces from the board,
except for up to two pieces. These two pieces may be placed
under the control of any player(s) the defeated player
wishes. These pieces would then function the same way as
all other pieces function under that player's control (for
example, if a Pawn is given, that Pawn now moves in the
same direction as the new owner's Pawns move)
All rules for Stalemate are the same as in regular chess. Only
difference is that when it is a stalemate, everyone draws
(even those already out of the game)
Players may communicate however they wish, and make
deals in any fashion they want to with only three rules.
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American Standard Water Heaters
Manufacturers Gas & Electric Commercial & Residential Water Heaters.
Designed to perform and proven in the workplace, Amprobe test insturments are built tough and priced right.
Borit Manufacturing
Produces a line of innovative hand held Boring tools that are designed to reduce the cost of many underground boring operations for Plumbers, Electricians, and other trades people.
COZY Heating Systems LLC
As an industry-leading supplier of gas heating equipment, Cozy is known for our commitment to product quality. Rigorous design engineering, sourcing only the highest quality components, and relying on expert American craftsmen is what makes Cozy gas heating equipment withstand the test of time.
Quality, innovation, durability and performance…that's what you can expect from any Mustee branded product…and that's why they are "Preferred by the Pros." Visit our website to view the Breadth & Depth of the full line of products offered.
Fluke Corporation
Fluke Test Instruments are the world's leader in the manufacturing,distribution and service of electronic test tools and software.
Jones Stephens
Founded in 1993 and backed by over 40 years experience in the industry Jones Stephens markets products under the well-respected Jones Stephens, LT Connections, PlumBest, and Comfort™Seats brand names. Jones Stephens products are used in repair, remodel and new construction applications within both the residential and commercial markets.
The world's leading manufacturer of BRAZING, SOLDERING & SPECIALTY alloys.
Midwest Tool
Midwest Tool began manufacturing metal cutting snips and related edge hand tools in Sturgis, Michigan in 1945.
North Star
North Star Water Treatment Systems is an established company with a reputation for quality, reliability and service. The company has been manufacturing quality water treatment products since 1925. Today, they're the world's largest manufacturer of residential water treatment systems. That's experience!
Panasonic Heating & Air Conditioning
Panasonic has been delivering reliable and durable HVAC products since 1958. #1 in Japan since 2005 with the Heating & Air Conditioning Mini Split Market Segment.
Ductless Mini Split Systems / Single Zone Splits & Multi-Zone Spits / Professional Series & ECO-I VRF Systems
Reed Manufacturing
Reed Manufacturing has been in business in the US since 1896, is family-owned and operated, producing quality pipe tools and vises. Reed has developed many of the most innovative and effective tools in the industry - such as the Quick Release™ Tubing Cutter, the Hinged Cutter™, the Rotary™ Cutter, and the Universal Pipe Cutter.
SolXenergy is a company pioneering the use of
clean, efficient and eco-energy solutions for the end user. We thrive for
the perceptive usage of Solar Thermal Collection for both commercial
and residential cooling and heating applications.
Since 1967 & with over 50 years of history, TurboTorch has experience in the professional market that far outweighs any other manufacturer. TurboTorch has been a leading supplier of soldering, brazing and welding equipment to the HVAC and plumbing industry and will remain one for years to come. It isn't just a torch, it's a legacy.


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A smart idea gets a smart plan for growth.
The challenges of growth for a truly disruptive product in this fast paced world are complex indeed. This is where our talent for Real Time Strategic Thinking comes into play, helping our clients navigate the paths for growth to realise their dreams.
Holt Group
New Horizons explored, in real time.
Some entities in the business world have an amazing knack for acquiring companies and helping them transition into much more successful operations.
The art of keeping overheads in control.
Growth management and expansion through investment can be a minefield. But if you have a finger on the pulse and understand the important touchpoints of a business, there's no challenge that can't be overcome.
ASI Electrics
Up to the minute strategies for growth.
When you manage the contracted labour requirements for more than 120 electricians throughout the building and construction industry, the challenges are many and varied.
Scientific Fire Services
Creating wealth from a successful business.
Clyne Partners loves nothing better than creating wealth for our clients. But make no mistake, the end result is the consequence of a successful business that continues to impress.
SCEAM Construction
Real Time thinking – a smart model that works.
Ask anyone. The building trade has a long history of fantastically talented builders, but often their systems of financial accountability are not in line with these talents.


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Radiohead: A content marketing and branding masterclass
For those unfamiliar with the intricacies, it can be hard to wrap your head around how content marketing works, and where it differs from traditional advertising, At Castleford, we believe that a good old-fashioned case study is one of the best ways to explain the process, especially when we can use them as a thinly veiled excuse to talk about our favourite things…
This week, we're going to look at how Oxfordshire mega-band Radiohead reinvented the wheel in online music marketing. But first, a quick primer/reminder on why content marketing is such an effective tool compared to traditional advertising.
Content marketing versus traditional advertising
As the name suggests, content marketing is marketing with content. So far so simple, but things get more complex when you introduce the concept that not all content, is content marketing. Here's how Content Marketing Institute (CMI) breaks it down:
"Content is everywhere. There's product content, sales content, customer-service content, event content, employee-generated content, marketing and campaign content. Even advertising is content. With content marketing, you are attracting an audience to a brand-owned destination versus interrupting or buying an audience on someone else's platform."
This is the big difference, and when you wrap your head around it, everything becomes a little more simple. Advertising content says "look at me, buy me," where content marketing says "I'm what you want, find me."
The trick is in making your content marketing as valuable as possible, encouraging the largest possible audience to seek it out. For our money, it's hard to think of any content more valuable than an album of new music from one of the world's biggest bands.
Radiohead: A content marketing case study
While Radiohead has always eschewed the traditions of the music industry, it was back in 2007 that the band really took things to a new level with the release of their seventh album In Rainbows. Content marketing wasn't a widely used term back then, but a similar-sounding phrase, 'contrarian marketing' was used to describe Radiohead's approach.
The concept was relatively simple. Instead of billboards, tv spots and radio ads, the band would simply release the album on its own website – for free. Well, not quite for free. Those who 'purchased' the album were encouraged to pay what they wanted, or what they thought the product was worth, in the form of a donation. The International Business Times described the strategy as one of the biggest steps in the career of the group who "invented digital music marketing."
"No matter what version fans chose, the only place they could get it was Radiohead's website, a radical notion in an era when Apple's iTunes Music Store had started to look like a central, unavoidable partner in digital music sales,"
And it worked. The New York Times reported that over 3 million copies were distributed in the first year of In Rainbows' release. While many of these were effectively given away for free, the album still made more money than either of Radiohead's previous two albums. In addition, the radical strategy generated so much buzz that In Rainbows stayed in the news for far longer than it might have with a traditional release. Meanwhile, huge loyalty was generated in fans by the 'generosity' shown by a group of rockstars, who in 2007, well before the rise of streaming services like Spotify, had no reason to give anything away for free.
It also didn't hurt that the album was incredibly good, going on to win Radiohead their third Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Plenty of artists had released free music online before, but never a full album of new material that could easily have been sold for $30 a pop.
Since 2007, plenty of musicians have tried to hop onto the 'pay what you want' bandwagon. Everybody from Wilco to Gorillaz to Prince to Death Grips has done it. Some acts like Run The Jewels have even gone so far as to release every album for free, despite the huge number of people who simply download without paying a cent. Why?
Well – with the notable exception of that one time U2 loaded their 2014 record Songs of Innocence onto everybody's iPhones while they were asleep – because it works.
Releasing an album for free is a pretty low price to pay for intense loyalty, which in turn drives things like concert ticket sales and purchases of other merchandise. This is where the content marketing comparisons come in. You might be thinking that it's a stretch to compare a musical album to a blog post, but what they share is an ability to provide value to your audience. To return to CMI's definition, that value attracts "an audience to an experience (or "destination") that you own, build, and optimise to achieve your marketing objectives."
Jigsaw Falling Into Place: Lessons from In Rainbows
So, what are the key lessons that content marketers can take from Radiohead's release of In Rainbows? First of all, there's the importance of quality. The strategy wouldn't have worked anywhere near as well if the product hadn't been up to scratch. Secondly, it's important not to overlook how unexpected the release was, especially given the state of the music industry back in 2007. We all like to be pleasantly surprised, and if your business can provide a high quality article or pdf that potential clients weren't expecting to find, it's far more likely that they'll convert.
These are the two biggest takeaways to keep in mind, but Business2Community (B2C) points out a few more that you perhaps wouldn't have thought of. One is the importance of having a great website, with B2C explaining that: "If Thom Yorke and the gang didn't have a reliable, reachable website, their independence from record labels would have never allowed them the e-commerce success that they achieved."
By following Radiohead's example and surprising potential customers with high-quality content that costs nothing more than filling out an online form, businesses can use content marketing as a tool that doesn't just generate leads, but also builds intense brand loyalty.
The band is still up to their old tricks more than a decade later, releasing latest album A Moon Shaped Pool with almost no advertising, and generating the same sort of critical and commercial response as In Rainbows. The band continues to push the boundaries of how it markets itself, and there's no reason your business can't do the same.


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Student Scholarship Form
Student Scholarships: Nine $400 scholarships awarded
Deadline: March 17
We offer seven scholarships for any Suzuki institute and two scholarships for the Japan-Seattle Suzuki institute. Scholarships are for students whose teacher is a member of SAWS.
Have your teacher submit a Letter of Recommendation here.
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