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The House of Marley, the audio company that has created a unique brand in honour of Bob Marley and building on their core principles of superior product and audio quality, earth-friendliness, and being cause-minded, has launched three new portable audio systems in the United Kingdom.
The company's Twitter account announced this with much enthusiasm in a tweet that said, "NEW MARLEY DOCKS HAVE LAUNCHED in the UK. We're sooooooo excited!!! Check it out!!!" And if you're looking for a stylish and quality portable speaker dock, we do suggest that you check it out. Each of the three newly launched audio systems have very distinct looks, but all offer superior sound quality.
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The Get Up Stand Up speaker dock is a tablet top speaker dock and has a price range similar to the Bag of Rhythm. The Chant costs a lot less and is perfect for those on a budget with the speaker priced at only £49.99. With no woofers, the Chant comes with a 2-inch full range and 2-in passive radiator speaker driver enclosed in a drum-like case.
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Holding On To A Job While Raising A Child On The Spectrum
Let me just flat out tell you from personal experience that the juggle is real! After learning of my daughter's diagnosis I had to work part-time for a while, then tried holding on to a full-time position, eventually losing jobs along the way. Not for any other reason but tardiness or attendance.


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is Pica?
By The May Institute
My 4-year-old son, who has been diagnosed with autism, eats inappropriate
things like dirt and chalk. My neighbor says he might have pica.
What is that?
The word "pica" comes from the Latin word for magpie,
a bird known for its indiscriminate appetite. Pica is defined as
an abnormal craving for non-food substances such as dirt, paint,
or clay.
with developmental disabilities, including autism and mental retardation,
often exhibit pica behavior, as do children between the ages of
2 and 3," explains Meredith Cochran, M.A., clinical director
of May Institute's school for children with autism in Arlington.
"Children younger than 2 often put non-food items in their
mouths, but that behavior is not considered unusual. It is estimated
that as many as 25 to 30 percent of children develop pica. Individuals
with brain injury or epilepsy and women who are pregnant may also
develop pica."
of the non-food items that people with pica crave and consume include:
" dirt
" clay
" paint chips
" plaster
" chalk
" cornstarch
" laundry starch
" baking soda
" coffee grounds
" cigarette ashes
" burnt match heads
" cigarette butts
" feces
" ice
" glue
" hair
" buttons
" paper
" sand
" toothpaste
some of these items are harmless, some, such as lead-based paint
chips, are dangerous and can cause lead poisoning. Children with
pica may be at risk for other serious health problems including:
" bowel problems (from consuming indigestible substances like
" dental injury (from eating hard items like buttons)
" intestinal obstruction or perforation (from eating objects
that could get lodged in the intestines)
" parasitic infections (from eating dirt or feces)
Among the possible causes for pica are: anemia; nutritional deficiencies;
developmental disabilities; sensory stimulation; lack of ability
to discriminate between edible and non-edible items; anxiety; and
other mental health conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD) and schizophrenia.
evidence supports the hypothesis that pica behaviors may develop
in response to dietary deficiencies. For example, some pregnant
women with pica have stopped eating nonfood items after being treated
for iron deficiency anemia. People with pica who don't have a nutritional
deficiency may respond well to the substitution of edible and/or
sensory stimulating alternatives to non-edible items.
at May Institute's school for children with autism and other developmental
disabilities in Arlington, Mass., developed and implemented a successful
intervention for a 5-year-old boy with autism who had a history
of pica behavior. Each time the boy displayed pica behavior, a teacher
interrupted the behavior and prompted him to throw the object away.
This intervention was repeated ten times following each pica incident.
Described as "contingent practice," this intervention
was effective in reducing, and essentially eliminating pica in this
the safety of the individual with pica is paramount," advises
Cochran. "I recommend that you consult with both medical and
mental health professionals for appropriate assessment and treatment.
Pica may be determined by multiple factors, and these professionals
will consider your child's individual history when designing an
effective intervention strategy."
Institute offers early intervention services, home-based and school
consultation, parent information, and federally funded research
and education programs. May operates schools for children and adolescents
with autism, PDD, and other developmental disabilities in Arlington,
Braintree, Chatham, and West Springfield, Mass., and in Freeport,
Maine. For more information, contact the May Institute at 800-778-7601
or www.mayinstitute.org.
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What do you learn when you ask people about their personal experiences with international assistance efforts and make a genuine effort to listen to their answers? What do they say when you ask which approaches have been most effective and which not? What does that tell us about how things should change? I read "Time to Listen: Hearing People on the Receiving End of International Aid" and found answers to these questions.
"She's just the cleaning lady": Reflecting on gender norms
I had just arrived at our training venue in Dhaka and watched as the manager stood at the top of the stairs, screaming orders at the woman rushing around to help me. When I expressed my distaste for his behavior, he smiled and said, "Don't worry. She's just the cleaning lady".
Development in difficult places – how do we reach the billion people that have been left behind?
Researchers, development practitioners and policy makers recognise that efforts during the 1970's and 80's to develop new high yielding hybrid seeds and transfer them to farmers played an important part in removing the spectre of widespread starvation, especially in Asia. This, combined with the introduction of fertiliser and efforts to develop markets, also ushered in a period of cheap and relatively stable prices for the world's staple crops and brought millions of farmers out of poverty. Aptly named The Green Revolution this undoubted success deserves celebration.


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The 2016-17 NBA regular season has been one of the most historic campaigns in league history. From a statistical perspective, players are achieving feats that are either unprecedented or unseen since previous generations. With that in mind, the question over who is the current frontrunner for the league's MVP is starting to take shape as the regular season reaches the home stretch.
Which players are helping their cause for one of the NBA's most prestigious honor? Find out here, with the candidates, 1-5.
5. Isaiah Thomas – Boston Celtics
If you're good enough, you're big enough. Isaiah Thomas is damn good and has played bigger than almost anyone at his position this season. Boston's floor general is enjoying undoubtedly his best season of his career – averaging 29.1 points and six assists per game with a 46.2 FG% and 38 3P%. Most notably, Thomas' wizardry in the 4th quarter has catapulted himself into the top portion of the league's MVP race, averaging 10.2 points per game in the fourth (highest for a player in the past two decades).
Boston could be a playoff team without Thomas, but he pushes them into the upper echelon of Eastern Conference teams. The Celtics are flush with quality all-around players, but Thomas is the only member of the roster who can consistently create his own offense. All-season, Thomas has exhibited a myriad of ways to score; whether that's coming off screens to bury three-pointers over the out-stretched arms of a defender, pushing the ball from end-to-end in a relentless fury, or finishing at the rim against a series of tall, athletic bigs while absorbing contact. The 5'9 point guard can do it-all, which says a lot for someone who was drafted 60th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft.
4. Kawhi Leonard – San Antonio Spurs
Despite underwhelming seasons from the likes of LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol, the Spurs are still on pace for 63 wins. And a reason for that has been because of the play of Kawhi Leonard. This season, Kawhi's relentless on-ball defense, sheer athleticism, and an evolving offensive game has lifted him into the discussion as one of the game's top two-way players.
Through nearly 70 games, Leonard is averaging career-highs in points (26.2 per game), assists (3.6 per game) and in addition, he's provided consist shooting: 48.5 FG% and 38.1 3P%. However, much of the reason for Leonard's sudden MVP outburst has come in the form of rebounding, facilitating and shot-blocking. Since the start of March – a month in which the league MVP race is typically at its highest point– Kawhi has averaged 6.5 rebounds (one full point more than his season total), two steals and a 99 defensive rating. For what's it's worth, Leonard continues to thrive as part of the Spurs' system, by playing not only elite defense but keeping the flow of San Antonio's offense in sync throughout the game.
3. LeBron James – Cleveland Cavaliers
Minutes restriction? LeBron James has never heard of such a thing. After coasting during the early months of the 2016-17 regular season, Cleveland's superstar has ratcheted his case for his fifth career MVP. Since February, James is logging 37.7 minutes per game, the most since his 2010-11 season with Miami. During this recent stretch, Bron is averaging 27 points, 9.4 assists, 9.1 rebounds per game while maintaining a deadly efficient 58.9 FG% and 42.2 3P% – that such average is the best at his position currently.
Despite the glorious nature of the Cavaliers' season and record, it's been a case of James or bust for a vast majority of this season's campaign. While resting has been a topic of conversation in Cleveland, when James has been on the floor, his value to his team is unparalleled. Between his production, his efficiency, and his influence, James has been one of the most valuable players in the NBA the entire season.
2. Russell Westbrook – Oklahoma City Thunder
First off, it's important to note that while Westbrook may not be elevating the Oklahoma City Thunder to the ranks of the elite like most candidates, without his services however, OKC wouldn't even be sniffing the playoffs. This alone makes Westbrook the most valuable to his team, and at the top of the league in general.
The numbers speak for themselves: Westbrook has been filling up the box score all season, pouring in 32.6 points, 10.9 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game. In total, Russ has racked up an incredible 54 double-doubles (second most in the league), and a league-best 36 triple-doubles – that's five shy of tying Oscar Robertson's 41 for most in a season in 1961-62.
Through it all, it appears that when Westbrook is at his best this season, the performance of Oklahoma City follows. And when Westbrook isn't up to par, the Thunder are negatively affected. Case in point, during the 36 games that Westbrook has recorded a triple-double, the Thunder are 30-6 — good for a win percentage of .833. That would not only put Oklahoma City on pace for just under 68 wins, but it would give it the best record in the NBA.
When Westbrook fails to record a triple-double, however, the Thunder are 12-24 – good for a win percentage of .333, which would be the fourth-worst record in the NBA. Considering Westbrook getting a triple-double is the difference between Oklahoma City being elite and in the gutter, it's hard to knock the numbers. In fact, it gives Westbrook's season averages even more power than they already have.
1. James Harden – Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets transformed their entire offensive identity in 2016-17, making it more of a priority to shoot perimeter shots. This season, Houston leads the NBA in 3PA's (40.3 per game) and 3PM's (14.7 per game). This has translated into an offensive explosion for the Rockets, who are first in the league in Off Rtg (115.4), second in PPP (1.11) and fourth in pace (99.8).
Their newly established "pace and space" offense has also made their best player adapt better to his surroundings. Previously a shooting guard, converted point guard James Harden is now at the heart of Houston's elite offensive system. On the season, Harden is averaging 29.4 points, 11.3 assists (most in the league) and eight rebounds per game, including the most double-doubles (58) for any player in the league. Yes, more than the proclaimed Russell Westbrook.
Since early January, Harden has been a key cog in continuing the Rockets' push for a top seed in the West, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve two 50-point triple doubles in a season. With that said, Harden is on pace to become the first player to average 29 points and 11 assists per game since Tiny Archibald in 1972-73.


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From: Giuliano Marinkovic <giuliano.marinkovic.nul> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:55:26 +0200 Archived: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:46:10 -0400 Subject: Spielberg Confirms Reagan Extraterrestrial Comment Dear Colleagues, Spielberg confirms Reagan extraterrestrial comment. The rumors are finally confirmed, during a special screening of ET: The Extra-Terrestrial at the White house in 1982, Ronald Reagan made a comment about everything in the movie being true. However, Spielberg says he is pretty sure Reagan was only joking around. See: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/49921 and Alejandro Rojas, Jun 06, 2011 http://www.openminds.tv/spielberg-confirms-reagan-705/ Previous posts on Steven Spielberg and UFOs: http://www.ufoupdateslist.com/2009/dec/m17-002.shtml http://www.ufoupdateslist.com/2009/dec/m18-005.shtml http://www.ufoupdateslist.com/2010/aug/m02-007.shtml Best Wishes Giuliano Listen to 'Strange Days... Indeed' - The PodCast At: http://www.virtuallystrange.net/ufo/sdi/program/ These contents above are copyright of the author and UFO UpDates - Toronto. They may not be reproduced without the express permission of both parties and are intended for educational use only.
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Brushing your teeth regularly twice a day just was not enough to maintain oral health. Storage area toothbrush also has a major impact on dental hygiene. Toothbrushes stored in the bathroom over potentially save the bacteria.
According to Prof. drg Melanie S Djamil, bristle brushes are the most vulnerable parts of the environment to absorb everything. "Damp bristles can be a gathering place for germs and bacteria," he said.
In addition, the toothbrush should also be kept separate from the toilet or bathroom. "Bathrooms indicate smelled gas. Therefore, you should keep a toothbrush out of the toilet," said Professor of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Trisakti this.
Other treatments that need to be considered to maintain the cleanliness of the toothbrush is always dry the toothbrush after use, do not be closed in wet conditions, and place it in a place that has a baffle or not to stick with another toothbrush.
"Movement brushing teeth also affect the bacteria in the mouth to die. If we carelessly brushing, it simply just transferring bacteria from the mouth to brush," he said.
Melanie added, in the oral cavity can be found a wide variety of bacteria. "Swollen gums, food scraps, and cavities can also be a source of bacteria. Nah, these bacteria can switch to a toothbrush," he said.


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What's up guys. So, today's post might be totally common sense for some, but for others not so much. The title explains it all, but just for the sake of trying to make my posts a bit longer I am going to tell you once more what today's topic is about. DRUM ROLL… cardio vs weight training! Often times this is the number one reason why people are not seeing the results they want in the amount of time they want. Does that make sense? To get straight to the point before I start babbling on and on, at the end of the day cardio alone will not help you lose weight. Now this is where I get stereotypical and what not, but I am mostly speaking to my female counterparts out there! LADIES! Do not be afraid of lifting those heavy weights. Why? Well let's get right down to the nitty gritty.
I used to believe that I needed to run for an hour in order to lose weight, and although cardio did help a little it did not help nearly as much as weight lifting. The reason for this is simple. Lifting weights combined with the correct diet helps build lean muscle. Now here is another simple concept. The more muscle you have means the more fat you burn, and the more fat you burn means the higher your metabolism. These concepts are extremely important to understand if you are trying to lose weight quick. So, ladies (and fellas) I will repeat this phrase a thousand times if I necessary, LIFT THOSE WEIGHTS. Do not be afraid to go heavy either. In my opinion, if I am not incorporating weights into my workout (heavier than 10lbs), then I am not doing anything, but that's just me. I found that lifting heavy helped me burn fat and lose weight faster. To sum it up, the more muscle you have, then the higher your metabolism.
To go a little off topic, a lot of people think that you need carbs to build muscle. That's false. While it helps you look bigger, that's all it's really doing. Muscle does not need carbs to grow. Muscle needs protein to grow. I found this to be true for myself personally, so don't quote me to a pro body builder (lol). I found that while I was lifting heavy and eating tons of carbs, I gained fat on top of muscle, which made me look "bigger." Hence this is why people call it "bulking." Often times people will have a bulking period, and then a cutting period. In my personal opinion, I would rather save myself some time and build muscle while still "cutting" or aiming to lose fat all at the same time. So, I am not saying to stay away from carbs and not eat them, I am saying that you don't need to load up on carbs to build lean muscle. Okay, back to the real topic.
Now let's talk about cardio. Cardio is short for "cardiovascular," which is related to the heart and blood vessels. Therefore, cardio is mostly great for heart health. But I see this all the time! People will be on that treadmill/bike/elliptical (or whatever cardio machine) for their entire workout, and that my friends will not help you lose weight. Cardio is necessary in order to keep your heart pumping blood, not for building muscle. I am not in any way saying to not do cardio. I do cardio 3 times a week and that's all I need. I am simply saying that running for an hour without incorporating any weight training will not significantly help with weight loss. In my opinion, lifting weights is way more fun than running!
To sum everything up, cardio alone will not help you lose a significant amount of weight. Cardio combined with weight training will be more beneficial to weight/fat loss than anything else. At the end of the day, it's all about your goals that will determine your workout regime. What really matters more than anything is your diet, which I will talk more about next time! As always, thank you for reading!
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Well to start off with here. It is raining...yeah! It started thundering and lightening very early this morning, around 5 am. I WAS sleeping pretty good, the first time in about a week, with my back and allergies giving me insomnia really bad, and then the flashes of lightening and KA-BOOM,...rattle, rattle, the house until you think that its going to come off its frame. But we need the rain desperately, as its so dry here, as well as other areas of the country, we just didn't have winter like we normally do, and March was a total almost summer heat wave and really dried things out even worse and made pollen and allergies worse that normal also and has made our farm fields here very dry and the winter wheat, which needed snow cover to help it along, really dry it out. I am not sure about yields this year, though our farm bureau is talking that it may be a good year, and one thing they were hoping for, was a decrease in grasshoppers, which I am not sure I am knowledgeable, but with the dry winter, and other variables, they did not think that hoppers would be a problem, but I was under the thought that heat and dryness triggered hoppers? If someone knows, please inform me, its just for my brain bank.
Well, what I wanted to talk about is something that falls on all of us who read blogs, especially about slow living, frugal, sustainable, low key, lifestyles, lifestyles not filled with consumerism, and the mentality of "buy, buy, buy" and then "buy some more", go into debt, work, work, work, yada, yada, yada....etc.
I also, before I go on this post, do not like to get real political, on both parties, and this post is not about the sides of politics, but it in a way, includes politics. so I will begin with this....
I see that the Democratic Strategist, Hilary Rosen, made a very derogatory and degrading comment about Mrs. Romney that she, and I quote, "never worked a day in her life". Well, what do you call it when you are a stay at home mom and raise 5 children?, Huh, Ms. Rosen? I would like you to define the word and comment of "work". I find this quite alarming and to be blunt, one of the biggest gaffes I have ever heard. If a woman chooses to stay at home and is able to, if her husband is able to work and give this gift to the wife, then this IS the family's choice in the matter, NOT YOURS. Now, many women, HAVE to work to support families, either by choice or by necessity, but NOT YOURS, MS ROSEN. Since when do you decide that staying home to handle the HOME. CHILDREN, BUDGET, TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY, FOOD PRODUCTION, and EVERY OTHER EMERGENCY that comes up in a home of someone YOU DO NOT EVEN KNOW!!!!!
How dare you state that home moms (and dads) DON"T WORK!!!! PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO ME.
I seem to recall that your present administration is UNABLE to handle the home, budget, transportation, energy, food production and emergencies that come up in YOUR HOUSE...need I say more.
If people choose to stay at home, this isn't your call, Ms, Rosen, not even in the least bit. I am personally shocked, and quite sure that this comment will come back to bite you in the ass, and when it does, it sure will leave a big chunk hanging out, which is what your tongue in doing now, hanging out and wagging.
I would like to know how YOU handle your home, Ms. Rosen, Please, I am all ears. How do you handle your home, children, budget, and all other things in between. I take care of two elderly parents, and another disabled adult, handle budgets for two households, and all of the other in-between that come up, plus there's me too, and I am disabled also, and I am sometimes in a whirl and a tail spin as to get it all done. But if is isn't called work, I don't what it is.. playtime?, vacation? Please fill me in or did I miss something or did not get a memo on that at the last meeting....
I am just livid at this, people, this is not a comment directed at Republicans, it is directed at all who stay home, who work and come home and work at the home job, and everything in between. It stabs at the very heart of family, home and life in general, our way of life. This comment has taken the family to a new low, something between dirt and worms. Need I say more.
Again, I do not want to get political, but please people, remember this comment when you get to the polls in November, and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE.....VOTE, VOTE VOTE!!!!!
I now will try to calm down and start some seeds for the garden. Oh I forget, I don't work.....
Have a great rest of the week all. Hope some of you get some of this rain coming through.
Will try to post later in the week.
Hugs to All


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If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world. (C. S. Lewis)
Our Father refreshes us on the journey with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to mistake them for home. (C. S. Lewis)
Why the name "bLog in Your Own Eye"?
Matthew 7:3 - 5
"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."
We should all endeavor to think rightly about ourselves and graciously about one another. We all have specks and logs in our eyes.
We should all endeavor to think rightly about ourselves and graciously about one another. We all have specks and logs in our eyes.
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Hello Owens Family,
Those quotes are so encouraging! What great reminders from C.S. Lewis that this world is not our home.
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This is how I've felt the last few days going out to do chores and check for eggs. I'm in an eccentric mood tonight, so let's have some fun.
--The cold frames on the windy side of the house rise up and smack the windows, scaring the bejeebers out of you.
--The phrase "hold your horses" means that you get a grip on their necks to keep you from blowing away in a stray gust.
--You wonder how your chickens all developed the frizzle gene overnight
I can't wait to check out their site in depth!
but then you realize that it's just because those silly cluckers are facing in the opposite direction of the wind.
--You tie your children to trees just to see how high they can "kite" in the gusts (heehee, just kidding on this one, folks!)
--You seriously think of making your vehicle a hybrid by adding a sail to the top because, with winds this high, you'd probably be going 90 miles an hour without using gas. Of course, you'd end up in Canada before you knew it, but that's a minor detail.
--You have to hang on to your hat when you're outdoors because you don't want to chase it into the next county.
--You actually hope someone farts because it might "break wind." (Extra credit if YOU try to fart.)
--You're thankful that you didn't have to live through the Dust Bowl. Then you go to pick up a freshly washed dish and find dust in your bowl.
--You intentionally move 60 miles away from Wichita and suddenly find that the whole city has blown into your backyard. (Good one, Scott!)
--You have to move half a round bale of hay because the wind flapping the tarp around made half of the dang thing fall off. And JOY, you have to fork it upwind.
--You wish that whoever it is down South that left their fans on would kindly turn them off. That, or you wish that dang butterfly in Japan would quit flapping around. (Chaos theory--one butterfly flapping can cause a tsunami halfway across the world)
--You don't whistle because the wind is doing plenty of that all by itself without you wrinkling up your face. And besides, that might add velocity to the existing wind. No thanks.
--You wonder why you didn't set up one of those windmills to generate electricity. You could probably get enough electricity in one week like this to last you for a year. Of course, if you set it up now, it would probably fall over, wreck your fence, let your horses out . . .you get the picture.
OK, now here's the challenge. If you have read this far (and I hope you have), it's YOUR turn. Please comment with your own response. (you may have to sign up for Google, but it's free and they don't spam you.) I've given you some giggles, so I want some too!


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I really wish I could get a million dollar bonus. Really. Maybe a couple. I'd buy more guns, and a few airplanes and then I'd live the Alaskan dream of running my own gold mine. You know, the kind where you end up with a small fortune, provided that you started with a big one.
I'll probably never get one. And I'm a little jealous of those who do, but I don't begrudge them anything. I wouldn't take it from them, even if I had the legal ability to do so (Shh, I'll get back to that in a minute).
Now we have executives at AIG who are getting million dollar bonuses. So? Are they breaking any laws? Or, are they somehow worth it? I suspect that they are those rare individuals who can manage hundreds of millions of dollars and handle the stress. I suspect that they are worth the bonuses and have saved AIG more than they're being paid.
On the radio, I just heard a sound bite of Obama saying that he'd use his full legal powers to address the issue of their bonuses and I wonder, what legal authority does he have to interfere with a legal contract or a private individuals salary? He has no legal power's to do anything about this.
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|Fifteen birds in five fir trees
|Exhibit A: Chibi Gandalf!
I arrived in the afternoon and bust into the public-access area (shoes off as it happened, hobbit style. I'm trying something new) which was a large gallery. It was all fanart in some sense or another, but for me as an illustrator the variety of styles was pretty breath-taking. There were famous (and internet-famous) names in there such as Ted Nasmith and Jenny Dolfen, and others that were new to me like the intricately patterned work of Ruth Lacon and Jay Johnstone, who has re-envisioned characters as icon art that would not look out of place in a Gondorian hallway. I spent over ninety minutes discussing the display of Cor Blok's work with the enthusiastic Becky who was manning it for him. His work was Tolkien's preferred style for illustrating LotR, which was interesting as it's so different from everything else I saw. The illustrations are deceptively simple, flat shapes and planes, minimal characterisation, and yet the placement of characters tells you everything you need to know and they somehow capture the right 'feeling' for their scene.
|Black Rider at the Ferry by Cor Blok.
If I had to pick one, this would be it. The more you look at it, the cleverer it gets.
After perusing the crafts and book stalls I accidentally ended up in a lecture (usually meant for paying Society members) by 'Agent Green' in her sparkly coat, listening to a story about dragons. I love the way that fans at a convention are able to completely enter into their chosen world and treat it with a straight face and a light heart. When discussing the riding of dragons, our speaker turned to an elderly gentleman who'd arrived late and asked him "Have you ever ridden a dragons?" Without missing a beat he replied "Oh yes, but you have to be awfully careful when they barrel-roll."
After that I wandered outside and found myself in the company of La Compagnie de Dragon Vert, a re-enactment group from France who combine Tolkien's work with knowledge of medieval history. They were sitting around playing folk songs when I arrived, and one of them let me join tentatively in with his Irish whistle. Although I'm still not as consistent as I'd like to be with remembering the tunes without the aid of sheet music they were very forgiving about it and it was interesting to sit there and share songs with them that often sounded very familiar. Probably a lot of our folk tunes share common ancestries - one girl from France surprised me when she sang 'The Sally Gardens'.
I took my friends back the following afternoon for more browsing and stories, and then a showing of a fan-made film 'The Fellows Hip'. It's a parody on Lord of the Rings, gaming culture, and all things geeky, and like so many labours of love the production values were extremely high. If there's any criticisms I can make it's that the story is a tad slow to get going and the villains are somewhat heavy-handed, but all the other characters are a lot of fun and the spoofs are great. Even my friends who didn't understand as many of the in-jokes as me found it very funny and we sat cackling away in the auditorium. Off the back of this my housemate Katie is now getting a full education on Geek-dom, and all it's popular culture offshoots. We're making her a blog, 'Geek for Noobs'.
Going back to work the next day, I really felt as though I'd been in another world and maybe it hadn't really happened at all. I haven't had the opportunity to plumb the depths of my LotR fandom for some time, and the convention just reminded me of how much these stories -and the relationships that came out of them- still mean to me, and how much they've affected who I am. So thanks, Tolkien Society; this one's for you. Who knows, maybe I'll see you in again in 7 years time. In the meantime, the Geek goes on.


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text: How awesome is this? Paul Krugman writing about poetry! Not to digress, but an acquaintance of mine met him at a science fiction convention a few years and he admitted his great love of Isaac Asimov. Asimov spoke at my elementary school when I was kid. I mean, he didn't speak to me class. The school was just the venue. My mother went. She said he came across as sweet, but a little too idealistic and a teensy bit wedded to traditional gender roles. But I digress. Let me digress some more. I was too young to go, but still disappointed, because, at the time, I was just beginning to raid my mother's vast collection of Asmiov pulps. Everything from his terrible, early Lucky Starr novels to The End of Eternity (which is my personal favorite, if it's the one I'm thinking of, which is the one where a mushroom cloud in a 1930s classified ad is the key to pinpointing where the lady has gone in time). But actually, Krugman only briefly touches on poetry and admits he doesn't read it. May I humbly suggest something like The Displaced of Capital as being appropriate for an economist? It also relates to the link about, about the rise of young Marxist thinkers. Which I think is awesome. I am not now nor have I ever really been a Marxist (though I played at being one in high school and a bit in college, but I'm probably more like a Vermont Democrat and ,really, I always have been), but it's good to see his ideas being debated again. Not only was he genius, but we need a counterbalance to the way blowhards like Mies and Hayek have pulled the conversation so bloody far to the extreme right. I'm not going to talk about Rand. She's not a philosopher. And she's only a novelist in the broadest sense that her books have words in them and things said are ascribed to people with names that we are supposed to believe are 'characters' but are only characters in the sense that the Grimlock, the leader of Dinobots, from the Transformers cartoons I watched in the early and mid eighties, was a three dimensional character. Hint: he wasn't, because it was a show for nine year old boys. In Rand's defense, novels like Atlas Shrugged are aimed squarely at slightly sensitive sixteen year old boys, who feel that maybe they are slightly smarter than their peers and know they are definitely less physical capable and are kind of hoping that their hoped for slightly more braininess will one day lead them a chosen land and here's this Rand person telling them, that, heck yeah! You'll go to a cool valley in Colorado and be super awesome and women will totally want to make sexy time with you! That's totally awesome, right? Except then you turn seventeen and if you have any self awareness at all, you start to question this paradigm. You hear that, Paul Ryan? You lack the self awareness of a seventeen year boy. Yeah. I said it. So, in conclusion: educated people should read more poetry and should not read Ayn Rand after their seventeenth birthday.


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In April, artist Lynnette Shelley walked into a primitive, dirty and hot warehouse in Pennsylvania and was stared at by 57 "ghostly white" donkeys with their "creepy" eyes.
She spent the next six days in that warehouse, along with 28 other artists, painting the fiberglass mammals.
Shelley, of Ambler, Penn., and the other artists worked on the exhibit "Donkeys Around Town," a program for the Democratic National Convention. The donkeys represent U.S. states, Washington, D.C., or U.S. territories. Shelley painted the donkeys for Missouri and Oklahoma.
Artists applied to be part of the project and were selected by a committee. Each artist was given a choice of six symbols that represented each state to paint on their donkeys. For Missouri, Shelley chose the state flower, the White Hawthorn blossom; the state bird, the Eastern bluebird; and the St. Louis Arch.
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Edgar Jerins, from Manhattan, N.Y., painted the donkeys for Kansas and Nebraska. Jerins said he feels "deeply connected" to Kansas — he has visited his family in Lindsborg, Kan., since he was young, and many of his drawings are of the Kansas landscape. Jerins chose sunflowers, the Kansas state flag and a "no brainer" — Dorothy and Toto — for his donkey.
"Once I had Dorothy and Toto, I knew I wanted to make the donkey really fun," Jerins said. "I added in a big Midwest sky and the yellow sunflowers, which remind me of the yellow brick road. I wanted to make everything Technicolor, whimsical and fantastical."
Jerins and Shelley agreed that painting the donkeys was a challenge. Neither had worked on a three-dimensional surface, and each is known for different kinds of art — Jerins for charcoal on paper and Shelley for ink and acrylic on wood panels.
"It was amazing to see the variety of artists painting the donkeys, and what everyone was doing," Shelley said. "There were artists that were used to painting textiles, mosaic and portraits, all painting on the same thing. Everyone was stepping out of their comfort zone."
Jerins said the work was a challenge for everyone because of the textured fur, rather than a smooth surface.
"I had to really push the paint down into the grooves," Jerins said. "Dorothy and Toto had to be perfect, and I had to work up a level of detail to make it look real."
The Missouri and Kansas donkeys are painted very differently, except the for hooves. Shelley gave the Missouri donkey a "gold pedicure" and Jerins painted Dorothy's ruby slippers on his donkey.
"When I look at the donkey, I smile," Jerins said. "It makes me really happy, and I think everyone will like Dorothy and Toto, especially kids."
Jennifer Aldrich: 816-234-4765, @jenni_aldrich
▪ The donkeys will be on display around Philadelphia through July 31. The Democratic National Convention is July 25-28.


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Art Pop-ups in the Plaza - cancelled
- Date: September 22, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Wayne Ferguson Plaza
150 W. Church Street
Lewisville, Texas 75057
Updated Wednesday, Sept. 19: With rain in the forecast for Saturday - as well as the opening reception for the Visual Art League of Lewisville's Wild & Free exhibition, this week's Art Pop-Up will be cancelled. Stay tuned for its return on Saturday, October 6.
Encounter live artists creating art in various forms in Wayne Ferguson Plaza every Saturday evening from 5-7 p.m. with Art Pop-ups in the Plaza. Each week will feature one artist with the Visual Art League of Lewisville, and art forms may include painting, music performance, 3-dimentional works, sketching, art-trading card creation, spoken word and more.
Art Pop-ups will resume for the Fall beginning September 15 and go through early November. (There will not be any Art Pop-ups on September 29 or October 20 due to special events.)
Please follow Wayne Ferguson Plaza or the Visual Art Leagues' Facebook page and event for the latest details of the Art Pop- ups including weather cancellations.
Wayne Ferguson Plaza is a 1.5-acre urban park and community gathering located in the heart of Old Town Lewisville. The plaza is across the street from Lewisville City Hall and the Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater (a 40,000-square-foot public arts center), and is adjacent to the historic Main Street commercial district.


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Wednesday was the most overwhelming day of blessings! I didn't know I could feel so overwhelmed with such amazing and spiritual experiences, but I think with all of the excess of crying I was thinking, "Okay, okay, I get it, Heavenly Father loves me more than I can imagine, but he knows how emotional I am so let's tone it down a bit, eh?" I'm kidding but really, I couldn't believe how near the Lord was by my side this whole week that I could hardly handle it. I've never felt so comforted as such a time when I needed it most.
As you already know of my awful day on Monday with my car being broken into and all of my art supplies of over $3,000 being taken. I know to some, you won't understand why it was such a downer time for me, but those out there who may be artists or know of something that they are so passionate about, and have it all be taken from you - nothing is lousier. All week I have been praying so hard for my paints to show up. For them to magical be sitting on my doorstep because whoever stole them was too embarrassed to face me and apologize. Or, magically, I'd find my whole entire bag of paints and brushes in church dumpsters - just something. And no, none of that ever happened.
Zeke has been out of town this whole week, which made it even harder. So being alone, and alone in the dumps was kicking me pretty hard, and I was trying to have a good attitude about it, but whenever I'd think of what happened or retell the story to someone I'd just cry and cry. I needed family. Then Wednesday rolled around.
I woke up to a surprise at the door, and my dear friend Kristi had mailed me fresh flowers and a cafe rio card with a letter written all the way from Seattle. It was refreshing to wake up to it. My friends get me, and they know how much painting and art mean to me and they get how I'm feeling and for that, I am so grateful. Once again, when I read her letter, I cried and cried. My face is now so swollen, I don't know if it will ever deflate back to it's normal state - or maybe its just all of the cafe rio I've been eating to tame my emotions. From then on, I was feeling better about my situation. A couple of days had gone by and forgiveness was in my heart as well as a sense of hope. That night was my painting class and so I knew I had to stop at the art store to purchase and restart with just the essentials to get me through my last two paintings of the semester. I was determined to go at it with a really good and uplifting attitude.
Despite the negativity that goes on in the world, and despite my hard week, Wednesday was a day filled with good good people. I stepped into the family owned art store to begin my new collection of oil paints and brushes after having it all being taken from me. Being overwhelmed, the lady asked me if I was looking for anything in particular and I began to tell her my situation of my car being broken into and all of my supplies being taken. I could see the sincere pain in her eyes which then led me to crying hysterically (for about the 20th time) and she embraced me quickly and gave me the longest hug as I continued to sob. After pulling myself together she helped me gather what I needed to get me through my last final paintings of the semester. While checking out, her husband, who owns the store, overheard my story and showed his concern as well. Before leaving, I thanked her for the hug and comfort. As I was walking to my car I continued to cry again because the sweet comfort of a stranger was what I needed. Once I got into my car I noticed the woman was running to me with her arms filled with tubes of oil paint and she said,"My husband and I really want to give these to you during this hard time. Just pay it forward, okay?" as she touched my cheek and gave me a final hug. It was the touch and hug that any mother would give and again I began bawling in my car over the generosity this couple was filled with. I've been praying for my paints to show up, but despite it all, this was a tender mercy from the Lord and I've gained more and learned more from that selfless act of kindness then I ever would if I found my bag of paints and brushes. I have so much to be thankful for and I will forever remember this couple whom I am so grateful for.
I sat in my car after that experience for maybe ten minutes just sobbing and thanking my Heavenly Father. It wasn't about the fact that I now had a good starter collection of paints. The fact is, though I lost over $3,000 worth of supplies that will take me years to get back, I can still afford to begin the collection again. Obviously not all at once, but little by little. It was the gesture and the selflessness of this couple. It was the love that was filled in their hearts when they saw the pain in my face. It was them understanding and feeling deeply sorry for me. They were angels sent to show me love and give me hope and to give me comfort when my family was away. It's hard for me to explain how I truly felt at that moment. It was an experience that is indescribable. I've never been so touched in all my life. I've never experienced first hand the good that comes from strangers - and it was nothing short of unbelievable.
Once I pulled myself together, I managed to get to school tear free, until I called Zeke to tell him what had just happened and I couldn't even spit the words out I was crying so hard because I was so touched. I walked into class with bloodshot and swollen eyes and a puffy face. Clearly, everyone knew I was a headcase. I guess my teacher Sue had informed the class what had happened and if anyone could fully understand the devastation of it all, it'd be Sue and my classmates. Sue gave me a warm hug and said some uplifting advice and then an older man in my class slipped me a twenty and said, "I know how it is and this is the least I could do to help." I politely refused his offer and then he politely refused my decline of his offer and gave me the same look that the woman at the store gave me and he just begged me to take it and once again.... I was bawling. I have never in my life had that many people within such a short amount of time show their service, their love, anything... and I knew it was blessings from my Heavenly Father looking out for me. And to top it all off, about five minutes after... I get a phone call from my sister informing me that her and my Mom, who were flying to California the next day, had a four hour layover in Salt Lake City and wanted to grab dinner! Heavenly Father has done it again, what a personal touch to all of the tender mercies I have been given- Family. I just needed my family. And if I couldn't have Zeke, of course I would need my sister and my Mom. Honestly, what are the odds? There are no odds, my testimony has grown so deeply this week over the love and understanding my Heavenly Father has for me. The morning flowers and note from a friend, the hug and service of a stranger, and the charity of a fellow artist and the surprise dinner with family from across the country all in a matter of 24-hours. It was incredible.
I don't even need my bag of paints and brushes anymore. Those tools have been replaced with so much more. More than I could ever imagine. My heart is full. My spirits are lifted, and though I was physically alone during the hard week, I had loving phone calls to get me through the nights from Zeke, I had friends and family reaching out, and I had giving strangers and it was all done through the hands of my Heavenly Father. He knew I didn't need the bag of paints and brushes, he knew I needed something deeper, found in the hearts of us all. I needed a lesson, I need an experience to show charity, love and selflessness and I needed to understand that He knows me, and He blesses me and He understands me more than I understand myself, and I am never alone, as He is always holding my hand. And now, I
need to pay it forward, and I've never been happier to do so.
Though we are a few weeks shy of Thanksgiving, I won't forget this particular one as these personal occurrences were during the perfect month to step back and just give thanks. I am so excited to jump on that plane with the Zoo to Georgia to be with my whole family for a week. But before I do that, I need to send some personal thank you cards to a certain couple who really made November so special.
Happy early Thanksgiving. Are you just as ready for all that turkey and pie like I am? Let's go.


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Photographing a lion sanctuary. I have always held the belief that we humans need to conserve our environment before it is too late.
When I heard about the plight of GG Conservation, a lion sanctuary in South Africa, I jumped at the possibility to offer my services to this very important sanctuary.
They are currently running a crowdfunding campaign, here is a bit about them:
Glen Garriff (GG) Conservation is a lion sanctuary for lions in need in South Africa. We provide an environment where our amimals can live in safety, be treated with the compassion and respect they deserve, free of abuse and persecution.
Thousand's of Lions are held worldwide in captivity, many in appalling circumstances. According to IFAW in the US alone It's been estimated that upwards of 10,000 big cats like tigers, lions and cougars are kept captive by private owners. Although wild animal circus bans do exist, in Europe and parts of South America, sadly many animals continue to be abused and exploited in these attractions.
The costs of running this project has become a major challenge for us at GG Conservation and this is where we need your help.
Client: GG Conservation
Gofundme: gofundme.com/8wyz2xt8
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Cascade Natural Gas Faces $4M Fines for Safety Violations
Cascade Natural Gas are facing 4 million dollars in fines after Washington State pipeline safety regulators filed a complaint stating they violated state and federal pipeline safety regulations. After an investigation, Cascade Natural Gas failed to to provide the correct documentation for almost 40% of the high pressure lines in Washington according to news reports.
This is a big deal because a gas line explosion in 2010 in California found the cause was the gas companies failure to maintain records necessary to establish and confirm MAOP according to reports. The commission that launched the investigation says lack of keeping records can have catastrophic consequences. Federal MAOP standards for regulations have a maximum pressure which a pipeline can endure safely and mandate that they have to keep records proving companies maintain that level. Cascade natural Gas could not provide that documentation.


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New Town Park Information
Come check out the new Town of Superior Park located next to Eldorado K-8 School!
This amazing 12-acre park includes a net climber play area, year-round restroom building, regulation size basketball court, sand volleyball court, two park shelters with picnic tables, bike racks and group grill, 90' zip line, slackline posts, climbing rock with embankment slide, swings, walking paths, game tables, bocce court, outdoor fitness equipment, and dedicated parking spaces.
The Town will officially host a park grand opening ceremony in April of next year in conjunction with the 2017 Arbor Day Celebration. The new park name will also be revealed during this event. Over 100 names were submitted through the New Town Park Naming Contest that took place this fall – thank you to everyone who submitted a name! The Town's Advisory Committees are currently reviewing the name submissions which will be reviewed and voted on by the Town Board early next year.
As the new sod, plants, trees and grass seed within the park begin to establish we'd like to remind residents to please use the concrete walking paths in and around the park and avoid walking though the planting beds. Our new plant material needs time to grow. Please be respectful of these areas.
Park Naming Contest Has Been Extended!
We have had several requests to extend the contest now that the park is open and accessible to the community. If the climbing net, zipline, bouldering slide or any other park features have sparked your creativity we want to hear about it! Ove 160 names have been submitted, but the great ideas continue to flow in.
- Participants can visit the new park at 3151 Indiana Street. Come check out all the park has to offer and pick out a fitting name.
- Participants are then invited to submit via surveymonkey.com (CLICK HERE) a name suggestion with a brief explanation as to why it is the best name for this park.
- Entry ideas will be reviewed by the Town's Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trail Advisory Committee (PROSTAC), who will choose the top 5 ideas and present these to the Board of Trustees for final selection.
- Finalists will receive gift cards to local businesses in the amounts of $25 for the runner-up if applicable, and $75 for the winner. In the case of duplicate entries, the first entry to be received will be recognized.
- Student groups are encouraged to participate. If a group entry is the winning name, an additional $100.00 prize will go to the group's affiliated school or organization.
- Please CLICK HERE to submit your entry, or mail to Town Hall, Attn: PROS Department, 124 E. Coal Creek Drive, Superior, CO 80027.
The entry deadline is Friday, January 31, 2017! Awards will be made at the official park grand opening on April 15, 2017!


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We invite you to present yourself at the poontoon located avenue Michel Crépeau, opposite the media library of La Rochelle, 15 min before embarking.
If you come by GPS, you can indicate the place François Mitterand or the following coordinates :
Latitude : 46°15'421″N
Longitude : 01°15'429″W
BE CAREFUL: many works are planned in the city center of La Rochelle. We advise you to park on the Parking de l'Aquarium, a 10-minute walk from the pontoon.
Allow time, as the boat will not wait for you if you are late.


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Watch Out! Fake Olive Oil Is In Almost Every Store! How To Recognize Which Olive Oil Is Fake And Which One Is Original?
Olive oil is a crucial component of the Mediterranean diet. Experts have confirmed that Mediterranean diet packed with olive oil help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Also, olive oil is important for strong bones, healthy weight loss, wellness and good brain function. It helps in the treatment of oxidative anxiety and irregular bowel movement.
Why is good to consume olive oil?
Olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are good for your health. It is rich in phenolics, but has zero protein, zero carbohydrates and just a trace of hydrogenated fat. Olive oil contains vitamins K and E, which are amazing for the skin. Phenolic acids are beneficial for the heart.
Extra virgin oil-what is it?
The difference from oil to oil is in the process of preparation. Experts identified four sorts of virgin olive oil. The one with the lowest quality is used in soap production and is not for consumption.
High quality virgin olive oil is cold-pressed. It has the finest taste and fragrance. Also, the highest temperature that it is exposed to is 86 °F.
Extra virgin oil is very popular among people, which is why in many stores you have a bunch of fake olive oil. The University of California made tests of many brands of olive oil that is sold in America. And the result was not that positive. 69% of the oil in the US stores is fake! So, how can you recognize the fake oil? Original and fake olive oil tastes different for sure, but are you going to open all the jugs to find the right one.
Fake olive oil-What does this mean?
This kind of oil is often a mix of two oils: Sunflower oil and a part of pure olive oil. Also, it can be a mix of different olive oils. Producers usually add beta-carotene and chlorophyll. Pay attention to tags such as "extra virgin" and "extra pure".
It is sad that many famous manufacturers claim to offer "the finest and healthiest olive oil", but has actually been fake. Researchers have reported that big brands like Bertolli, Mazzola, Filippo Berio, Mezzetta, Newman's own, Safe way, Star, Whole meals and Colavita sell fake oil.
How to tell if your olive oil is fake?
Here you can read about some tips that may answer this question.
If you cool your olive oil in the refrigerator and notice some thickening after, that shows your oil contains more monounsaturated fat. But anyway, this doesn't mean that it can be contained canola or sunflower oil. However, if you don't see thickening, then it's far from extra virgin olive oil.
Quality olive oil should light the oil lamp. If it doesn't, it is most surely not virgin olive oil.
All these methods are not totally precise. Our advice is to always buy your olive oil from the local farmers. And, Italian olive oil, compared to other countries oils, is considered standard.


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Microsoft's experiment with getting customers to pay for additional features in Outlook will be priced at $3.99 per month, according to an updated page on Microsoft's website, uncovered today. Earlier this year, news leaked of a new, paid version of Microsoft's Outlook.com email service, called "Outlook Premium," which would allow users to set up custom domain accounts to serve as more professional email addresses (rather than @outlook.com, @live.com or @hotmail.com). However, while Microsoft confirmed the pilot program at the time, it didn't offer further details on launch, pricing, or full feature set. Now we know more, thanks to a webpage spotted today by Thurrott.com, which details the pricing and features that will come with the subscription version of Outlook.
According to Outlook Premium's landing page, users who choose to sign up for Outlook Premium will get five personalized email addresses, an ad-free inbox, and more, for $3.99 per month. However, the site notes that the entire first year will be free, with the subscription only kicking in afterward. Of course, given that this is a pilot program, that price point could still be in flux. There is still no formal launch date for the service, which today requires that interested users request an invite to try out Outlook Premium, as opposed to being able to immediately sign up from the website.
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[The graphic illustrates the opportunity – and changing dynamics – of collaboration in the era of crowdsourcing.]
"Say you have a problem you need help with. Or the germ of an idea that's incomplete. Sure, check with the people with whom you're closest. They do sometimes have the answer. But more likely than not, they won't. Or they give an answer that kinda, sorta helps. But not really. It's not their fault. It's yours. You're stuck in the most comfortable form of knowledge-seeking: asking your strong ties. Getting outside that comfort zone exposes you to a more diverse source of information. This happens in two ways:
>> Access to non-redundant information
>> Access to alternative perspectives and problem-solving heuristics
I think we can all understand non-redundant information. Accessing broader information than what our close ties give us. How can that be anything but good? It is a fundamental premise of the KM movement. The second item there, perspectives and heuristics, might be new to you. In his book The Difference, Michigan professor Scott Page describes them as follows:
Perspective: a map from reality to an internal language such that each distinct object, situation, problem or event gets mapped to a unique world.
Heuristic: a rule applied to an existing solution represented in a perspective that generates a new (and hopefully better) solution or a new set of possible solutions.
Someone brings a diverse perspective to a problem if she sees the problem differently. By seeing it differently, she creates a different landscape. Someone brings a diverse heuristic if he knows a different rule or algorithm for finding solutions. So, perspectives are ways of seeing solutions, and heuristics are ways of constructing solutions, ways of moving around the space of possibilities.
Both new perspectives and new ways of exploring a problem are valuable. Indeed, studies show that people whose expertise is in a field outside that of a problem are actually better at solving it."Read more at cmswire.com