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We live in a world fast becoming fixated by feedback mechanisms. I was reading a very amusing article over the weekend from the New York Times entitled "Ouch, My Personality, Reviewed" in which the author obsesses about how her ratings score on Uber is now 4.5 out of 5 and the nightmarish possibility that if it slips to 4.0 then she may not get any more Uber rides!
We seem to be moving from a world where we as consumers, sat on one side of the fence and endlessly filled out reviews about manufacturers and service providers on the other side of the fence, immune to the possibility that those service providers might rate us as consumers. It might just come to the possibility that instead of being told by the call centre recorded message that "this call may be monitored for training purposes" we hear "this call may be monitored to provide feedback as to your response to customer services" - such data being shared with other customer service centres thereby impacting your call-waiting time!
This expansion of customer reviews and ratings has become somewhat of a web 2.1 (whatever happened to web 2.0 and web 3.0??) phenomena - a feedback mechanism that is, we are told pivotable in influencing over 85% of purchases nowadays. It seems (and I know from my own experience) that we check reviews before we buy anything - we check the ratings of cafes and restaurants, hotels and even airline seats. We certainly would not watch a film or listen to music without the collective opinion of as wide an audience as possible.
So where and how is this phenomena touching the real estate industry? Ask an agent and they will point you to their testimonials - those 14 perfectly manicured and edited references on their website - "from Mr & Mrs A of Blah Blah Street who could not speak more highly of Agent B for their commitment and professional service, how delighted they were to see their house sold so smoothly and efficiently and how delighted they were with the results".
Now there is every possibility that Mr & Mrs A were real clients and that they genuinely did rate Agent B highly. The problem is that we as prospective clients looking to appoint Agent B have no context. We do not know when this experience took place - last month or 5 years ago? What and where was the house that the agent sold and what were the circumstances? What was the registered valuation of the property and what was the sale price? How was the marketing plan implemented and what scale of marketing was undertaken? How long was the property on the market and how did that compare with the market at the time? Where there issues and obstacles that resulted in challenges which the agent overcame?
Now certainly I am sure that Agent B would be prepared to provide a contact for Mr & Mrs A for you to call them and chat through, but again playing devils advocate how can you be sure that this client is a fair representation and not carefully curated. Add to which generally most of us, unless you happen to be a HR practitioner, like making unsolicited calls to strangers to get a reference. I wonder actually how many people actually do reference checking of agents?
The fact is real estate is not a business that actually lends itself to social reviews. The activity of service is far too infrequent which leads to too few experiences upon which to provide a rating. The client feedback is always solicited after the completed sale at which time the majority of people are in an elated state as they have got through what has been a nerve racking experience and want to celebrate - so why not show their appreciation for their agent?
It is therefore almost inevitable that all agent reviews will be positive and not just because of the aforementioned celebratory state but because most people transact real estate on such an infrequent basis that it is hard to objectively benchmark.
In someways the better agent assessment should be as I shared in my recent series of articles about selling my home - an assessment of the agents as they pitched for my business. At least making the assessment at this stage would multiply the base of reviews three fold. Ask yourself, would you be interested to meet and evaluate either of the two other agents I reviewed but did not appoint for the service I was looking for given the feedback I provided as to why I did not appoint them?
I know agents might not like this proposal just as they seem to dislike the idea of objective metrics of performance. However there is nothing to fear from not winning a client, as most businesses are discovering in this hyper-networked world of reciprocal reviewing, a negative review is not the end of your business, as long as it is not the only review. People assess reviews on balance and negative reviews demonstrate that there is objectivity in the reviewing process and the person being reviewed is at least human. The other aspect is how you respond to a negative review. Ignore it or challenge it, and it will likely diminish your profile ranking. Respond in an open manner to seek to understand how to improve in the future turns a negative review into a favourable perspective.
I have no answer to the question of how the real estate industry should move to a more transparent interaction for review and rating. I certainly would like to see more objective data around agent performance ideally around the success focused metrics, in addition I think providing a open and trusted platform for clients' reviews of agent pitches would be a great start. Of course we may at some stage even see agents rate and review their clients.. "Mr & Mrs A could not have been a more helpful and accommodating clients, Mrs A home baking was a delight but I really wish that they could have kept their dog Bruno under better control as every time I visited, it would leap on my lap as I sat down and I was just too polite to tell them .. I hate dogs!"

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Archive for January, 2010
So Far Away
I am posting this from my sister's home in Southern California where it has been raining so hard I fear we will be building an ark shortly in order to sail back to Massachusetts. There is much to report since my last post.
I spent my weekend at the American Library Association's Midwinter Conference in Boston. My "job" was to walk around the Exhibit Hall and find the publisher's who had Sydney Taylor Award Winners, Honor Books and Notable books and bring them congratulations and mazel tovs on behalf of the Association of Jewish Libraries and the Sydney Taylor Award Committee and also provide them with gold and silver seals for the winning books. It was very exciting to meet the publishers and some of the editors responsible for these excellent books. Even more exciting, I got to tell them a bit about forwordsbooks and what I do. Call me crazy, but I love publishers and exhibit halls. I have a stack of books at home that I am so looking forward to telling you about.
On Saturday evening, I joined up with the ALATweetup and met a number of interesting people from the kidlitosphere, kidlit publishing and children's magazines. I will admit, I went out of my way to say hello to Elizabeth Burns of A Chair, A Fireplace & A Tea Cozy, who I consider a STAR of the kidlitosphere. We all have a right to our idols. Well, she is one of mine. As always, Ms. Burns was gracious. I felt my Tweetup was well spent.
Immediately following, I headed over the bridge to the Boston World Trade Center to listen to Brian Stokes Mitchell talk about the new book he worked on with Harriet Ziefert called Lights on Broadway from Blue Apple Press. He sang two songs and let me tell you, this man has a gift from God. When you hear someone refer to their voice as their instrument – this is what they are talking about. I would have sat in that chair in that hotel conference room all night and listened to that man sing whatever he wanted. There was no theater orchestra, professional sound system, Broadway stage lighting, nothing. Just "Stokes" (as everyone was calling him), a cordless microphone and a piano player. Thank you very much…I was in heaven.
What could be better than that? Listening to him describe sitting in his public library as a kid, checking out every Broadway musical in the collection and sitting in a special room they had listening to the music. Hearing him describe librarians as his heroes. Watching him clap and bow to the librarians in the room. All followed by his taking the time to have his picture taken, shaking hands, hugging and providing autographs for anyone who asked. We have a word for this – Mensch.
I was not able to attend the Awards Ceremony on Monday morning, but I did view the recording of the event. How very exciting. I was happy to see that on of our Sydney Taylor Honor Books, A Faraway Island by Annika Thor was awarded the Batchelder Award for the most outstanding children's book originally published in a language other than English. I was also excited that Jerry Pinkney's The Lion & the Mouse won the Caldecott Award having seen him discuss the book at the School Library Journal Day of Dialogue last May. As for all the rest of the award winners, let's just say I have a lot of reading to do!
And now I am in Southern California, as I said, battling a rainstorm of "Biblical" proportions. I am way behind in my Comment Challenge activities, but hope to catch up in the next couple of days. I will keep you posted. Until then,
Happy Reading,
Kathy B.
Bal Tashchit – Do Not Be Wasteful
While it may be difficult for those of us in the cold northeast to appreciate, at the end of January – on January 30 to be exact – we will be celebrating the Jewish Holiday of Tu B'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees also known as the Birthday of the Trees. Tu B'Shevat literally means the fifteenth of Shevat, referring to the date on the Jewish calendar when the holiday occurs. Because there are not many customs surrounding this holiday, it has become very popular with the Jewish "Green" Movement. As a result, you may hear this holiday referred to as the Jewish Arbor Day or Jewish Earth Day.
Books appropriate for Tu B'Shevat support the Jewish values of Bal Tashchit (do not be wasteful) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). The following quote says it all:
"See to it that you do not spoil and destroy My world; for if you do, there will be no one else to repair it." Midrash Ecclesiastes Rabbah §1-7:13
With that in mind, I want to introduce a few wonderful, secular books about trees, nature and taking care of our planet that can be enjoyed during this holiday:
A Tree is Nice by Janice May Udry, illustrated by Marc Simont. Ages 4-8. First published in 1956, this timeless classic is a perfect book for Tu B'Shevat explaining in simple language all the benefits that trees provide children and their families. From fruit to shade to the air we breathe, trees are an important and necessary part of our world. The Caldecott Award winning illustrations further enhance the message, "Trees are very nice.
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Ages 5-9. If I were to pick an author to write a children's book to save our planet, Dr. Seuss would be my choice. When Truffula Trees are discovered and their tufts turned into Thneeds, no amount of warning from the Lorax will dissuade the manufacturer from continuing the destruction of the Truffula Tree forest. When the last tree falls, the forest animals have disappeared and the environment damaged beyond repair, the Lorax's message becomes clear. With his unmistakable Seussian rhyme and his characteristic Seussian illustrations, the inimitable Doctor describes what happens in a world where greed and selfishness take precedence over the needs of the planet, its plants and animals.
Measuring Angels by Lesley Ely, illustrated by Polly Dunbar. Ages 4-8. "Every blade of grass below has a guardian official above." Zohar (Book of Enlightenment.) In this charming and brightly illustrated book, a smart teacher uses sunflower seeds and flowerpots to help rebuild a friendship. A little girl, who used to be best friends with Sophie, is very unhappy when she finds out that she and Sophie are partners in the sunflower-growing contest. Their flower does not grow at all until…they begin talking nicely to it every day, and together with their friend Gabriel, create a beautiful angel to watch over it. This delightful story demonstrates the power of working together for a common cause and that every living thing needs tender loving care.
Milo and the Magical Stones by Marcus Pfister. Ages 4-8. Milo and his mice friends live comfortably on an island mountain in the middle of the sea. When Milo finds a beautiful, glowing stone, buried deep in the mountain that gives off light and warmth, everyone wants one. As the mice hurry off to grab their stones, the wisest mouse warns, "Don't forget, the stones belong to the island. If you take something from the island, you must give something in return." With two endings, one happy, one sad, you decide which direction to take. You can make comparisons to the choices we make everyday as we live on our personal islands on earth. This is a great discussion starter about the consequences of our environmental choices and actions.
Once There Was a Tree by Natalia Romanova, illustrated by Gennady Spirin. Ages 4-8. A tree falls during a forest thunderstorm. Its stump becomes home to many of the forest's animals from the smallest termite to the largest bear. All claim the stump belongs to them, but who actually owns it? With rich text and magnificent illustrations, the author and artist make the interconnectedness of all living things clearly visible in this outstanding book.
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert. Ages 3-8. For the very youngest children, this delightful, colorful book tells the simple story of a how a maple tree found its way to a young child's yard, how the child helped to plant it and now watches it – and their friendship – grow. The text is simple and the illustrations are vibrant. The back of the book shares tips for selecting and planting a tree at your own home.
Last but not least, a new book I stumbled upon while wandering through my local bookstore. The Tree that Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science and Imagination is filled with the most amazing poems selected by Mary Ann Hoberman, the U.S. Children's Poet Laureate, and Linda Winston. All Ages. It is a perfect collection of poetry for Tu B'Shevat or anytime of year. It comes with an audio CD of some of the poets reading their verse aloud. Here is one of my favorites from this marvelous book:
by Wendell Berry
Planting trees early in spring,
We make a place for birds to sing
in time to come. How do we know?
They are singing here now.
There is no other guarantee
that singing will ever be.
May your Tu B'Shevat be filled with an appreciation and delight in the world around you. Enjoy these books and allow them to add to your celebration.
Happy Reading,
Kathy B.
©2010 Kathleen M. Bloomfield and forwordsbooks.com all rights reserved.
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And the Winners Are…
The Association of Jewish Libraries has just announced the Sydney Taylor Book Award winners for 2010. They are:
The 2010 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner
for YOUNGER READERS
- New Year at the Pier. April Halprin Wayland. Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch.Dial Books for Young Readers, 2009.
The 2010 Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winners
for YOUNGER READERS
- Nachshon Who Was Afraid to Swim: A Passover Story. Deborah Bodin Cohen. Illustrated by Jago. Kar-Ben Publishing, 2009.
- Benjamin and the Silver Goblet. Jaqueline Jules. Illustrated by Natascia Ugliano. Kar-Ben Publishing, 2009.
- The Yankee at the Seder. Elka Weber. Illustrated by Adam Gustason. Tricycle Press, 2009.
- You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax? Jonah Winter. Illustrated by André Carrilho. Schwartz & Wade Books, 20
The 2010 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner
for OLDER READERS
- The Importance of Wings. Robin Friedman. Charlesbridge, 2009.
The 2010 Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winners
for OLDER READERS
- Anne Frank – Her Life in Words and Pictures: from the Archives of the Anne Frank House. Menno Metselaar and Ruud van der Rol. Translated by Arnold J. Pomerans. Roaring Brook Press, 2009.
- A Faraway Island. Annika Thor. Delacorte Press, 2009.
The 2010 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner
for TEEN READERS
- Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba. Margarita Engle. Henry Holt, 2009.
The 2010 Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winners
for TEEN READERS
- Lost. Jacqueline Davies. Marshall Cavendish, 2009.
- Naomi's Song. Selma Kritzer Silverberg. Jewish Publication Society, 2009.
The 2010 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for ALL AGES
- JPS Illustrated Children's Bible. Retold by Ellen Frankel. Illustrated by Avi Katz. Jewish Publication Society, 2009.
It has been my honor and my privilege to be a member of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee for the past four years. My term ends with this award year. I have mixed feelings about saying goodbye to an opportunity that has brought me back in touch with my passion for Jewish children's literature and with the people who ignite the fires for that passion in others – Jewish librarians and educators.
On one hand, I am now free to read and review whichever books I want. This means, without naming names or titles, if a self-published work comes to my door and I know just by looking at it that there is good reasons why it is self-published, I no longer have to go through the effort of reading the book, giving it a score and writing a review. It means that I am able to search for those secular books with Jewish values content that I feel are so important to have in our libraries. It means that I may, on occasion be able to sit back and enjoy reading an adult book just for myself once or twice a year.
On the other hand, I am truly going to miss my interaction with my fellow committee members. You have probably heard the joke about 3 Jews, 4 opinions. Well, imagine a committee of six Jewish women – Professional Jewish women – librarians, booksellers, authors, educators, managers – Opinionated professional Jewish women. Now imagine that these six women have spent a year reading, scoring and reviewing approximately 150 Jewish children's books. They must arrive at a consensus as to which book will win the top prize in each of three categories: Younger Readers, Older Readers and Teen Readers. Following that discussion, an agreement about Honor books takes place and then a discussion about Notable books.
Somehow, over a period of about 7-10 days, with a group that spans the continent and all its time zones, the Committee manages to pull this off every year, professionally, amicably, tactfully. Our significant others know that during this period we are not to be far from email access, and don't even think about talking to us as our minds our on the books, the books, the books, the Awarding of the Books. I wonder, do the Newbery and Caldecott Committees go through similar tzuris (Yiddish for troubles)? In the end, we all agree, we are happy and next year's books are showing up on the doorstep. The cycle begins again.
Fortunately, during my time on the Committee, I have been blessed to serve under two remarkable Committee Chairs, Rachel Kamin and Kathe Pinchuck. It takes stamina, political savvy and emotional armor to sift through all the comments and steer this group in the a direction that will lead to consensus, both Rachel and Kathe managed the task perfectly.
So now the winners have been announced. In July, I will join my colleagues in Seattle for the AJL Convention, where we will discuss some of the books that did not make the list in our presentation "The Sydney Taylor Committee Tells All." It is one of the high points of the Conference. Would you like to join us? Become a member of the Association of Jewish Libraries and meet us in Seattle.
Happy Reading!
Kathy B.
PS There were also twenty-two Notable Books selected by the Committee for 2010. All the Winners and the Notable titles can be found at www.sydneytaylorbookaward.blogspot.com.
©2010 Kathleen M. Bloomfield and forwordsbooks.com all rights reserved.
Books used in this review were provided by the publishers cited.
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I finished Bloggiesta!
It's 10:08 PM and I have been working on my website all weekend. I have accomplished more than I would have thought possible. I cannot articulate how much I appreciate the individuals in the kidlitosphere who had the energy and the ideas to make this happen. I needed a kick in the butt and there they were to provide it. Thank you all so very much. So here is what I did this weekend:
- I began on Friday by signing up for the 2010 Comment Challenge on the MotherReader Blog. Since then I have commented on 18 blogs some of which I have not visited before.
- I prepared my 2010 New Year's resolutions thanks to Rebecca at the Book Lady's Blog.
- I began preparing cheat sheets and templates for my book reviews and blogs thanks to the great idea provided by Danielle at There's a Book.
- I checked to make sure my copyright date was up-to-date and that my copyright information on my blogs was current, thanks to Pam at Bookalicious.
- I backed up my blog thanks to Jackie from Farm Lane Books.
- I joined the Bloggie Cult and asked to become a Mentee thanks to Kristen from Bookworming in the 21st Century. But wait, there's more…
- I added RSS, Facebook and "Follow me on Twitter" widgets to my sidebar.
- I created a Facebook page for forwordsbooks.
- I added an Amazon.com search widget to my sidebar.
- I wrote my Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog for next Tuesday.
- I finalized my Tu B'Shevat Blog for next Thursday.
- I wrote 7 book reviews. I have a lot more waiting for me.
I have spent approximately 16 hours over the course of the last three days working on things connected with my website. That is simply fantastic. Thank you Maw Books, Pedro and everyone associated with Bloggiesta for the chips, the salsa or whatever it is that put that fire in my belly to move me forward. See you in June!
Happy Reading,
Kathy B.


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This week I was at warring events: First Microsoft Build in Anaheim California for Windows 8 training, then up the coast to Intel's IDF.
Both vendors are hard on the message that we aren't in a post-PC era at all. With PC shipments at over a million a day and tablets at more like a million a month, the numbers support that argument, but the trends are troubling particularly when we tack on smartphones.
Let's look at some of the things Microsoft and Intel showcased and talk about their impact on the IT space.
No Business Demand for Windows 8
Operating system demand is generally generated by users, not by IT. IT is a fulfillment organization, particularly when it comes to personal devices. The days when IT could actually drive a change on the desktop probably never existed except in a few misguided vendors' minds. Until the users clamor for it, IT won't show demand and, when it does, it will be a lagging, not a leading, indicator.
Windows 95's history shows that it was the most high-demand OS product Microsoft ever created. IT actually tried to block it, much like they tried to block the iPhone, suggesting there was negative demand, yet both of those products set initial sales records and were deployed by users over the silenced objections of IT. There were stories of Windows 95 shutting down manufacturing lines because IT wasn't ready for users to install it, nor were they capable of blocking it. (My own personal experience was at Intel, when one of their Fabs crashed, costing millions.)
For you IT folks, this means that if users want it, you are going to deploy it. If you think users will want it, you'd be well advised to have a plan.
Windows 8 Is Compelling
You may recall the movie Jerry Maguire where, at the end, the lead actress says to Tom Cruise when he tries to win her back, "you had me at hello." For Windows 8, Microsoft had me at the initial boot time. Windows 8 can go from full power off to boot faster than a monitor can resolve the image. That is a 3- to 4-second boot time, suggesting that we are going to need faster monitors. If you've used Windows 7, you are already getting used to near-instant suspend/restore events, but Windows 8 makes Windows 7 feel downright pokey.
The new blended interface allows for a tablet-like experience on top of a traditional Windows-like experience for legacy code. This is like getting an updated iPad that can actually run all of your Windows applications natively (at least on Intel or AMD hardware).
This makes it Microsoft's third hybrid platform. The first was Windows 95 (16-bit to 32-bit), then Windows XP (32- to 64-bit and Windows 9x kernel developed for Windows NT) and now Windows 8, which bridges a traditional Windows experience with that of a tablet. Metro, the new interface, represents the future. Tied with the Windows Application store (and there likely will be a number of private application stores and IT-driven stores surrounding this platform), it also is a transition from traditional software deployment and purchase methods.
This is just the tip of the iceberg, which contains improvements to Windows Live and IE 10 that embrace the Metro design philosophy and huge moves to create a seamless experience between Azure (cloud) applications and local applications.
Oh, and there have been massive improvements in migration tools coupled with the ability to cache user settings in the cloud, allowing a vastly easier way to move between hardware. In short, I think Windows users are likely going to want this as soon as they can get it. IT folks should begin beta testing to make sure they can manage this demand and better control adoption.
Intel and Touch Ultrabooks (iPad Killers)
Intel wasn't sleeping. It showcased Ultrabooks, which will start showing up even sooner. These are MacBook Air-like products with sub-$1,000 price points and sub-3 pound carry weights. Paper thin and sexy, they arrive next quarter and many use SSD or hybrid drives to come close to the Windows 8 suspend/resume and boot times with Windows 7. They could easily become the next executive status symbol, and you know what that does to executive hardware requests.
However, what is coming is even more interesting. Intel showcased security technology that would allow you to decouple a log in and tie in a cell phone as a second authentication factor and/or bypass the PC's buffer for a randomized keypad impervious to key loggers and screen cloning. We are talking about making passwords obsolete. (Of course, any of us that have been following security have been arguing that passwords should have been obsolete decades ago.)
Finally, Intel Labs showcased a process that could initially improve the tablet computer massively by creating an instrumentation process that would quantify every aspect of that product and better set goals for future offerings. However, eventually this process could create the successor to the tablet, and future Ultrabooks with touch could be that successor. Running Windows 8, they could make products like the iPad largely obsolete.
As a side comment, if they could package Mooly Eden's passion, they could likely make a fortune on that alone. He is one of the most energetic and passionate guys in technology and if you ever go to IDF, don't miss him on stage. He is kind of Intel's Steve Jobs.
Wrapping Up: Stay Engaged and Prepare for Change
Like anything else, you need to be able to form your own assessments, as you clearly know your company and what your users will want more than I do. Still, a sub-3 pound laptop with near-instant cold boot and instant suspend/restore, coupled with an even more advanced tablet interface, vastly better security, and vastly longer battery life (did I mention that?) should be rather popular in most firms. You may want to get in some test hardware early if only to highlight the advantages of being in IT yourself. Beating the executives to the punch is often worth the price of admission and you'll also be able to better assess when and if you'll back the related deployment.
And if you are wondering whether Windows 8 will ship on time, this is what Steven Sinofsky is known for: hitting his release dates. The only offset is that Steve Ballmer has been starving his units of late by being overly focused on cost cutting. That could significantly reduce initial demand and give you additional breathing room.


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Water Based Activities
So many things to do, so many experiences to enjoy! Thanks to its diversity of terrain and climates, East Africa offers an unrivalled choice of adventure holiday activities ranging from game drives to nature walks; and from mountain climbing to deep-sea diving.
Once you have chosen any activities that you would like to include, Safari Joe will then design a bespoke trip perfect for you. Listed below is the broad range of high adventure action sports and wilderness discovery activities available in the East African region. It is not, however, conclusive; so should you want to know about an extreme sport or wilderness travel pursuit that is not listed - just let us know: we'll be delighted to research it and offer you an itinerary. East Africa has them all......
Land Based Activities
Day Game Drives
A game drive is an exploration of the wilderness, in search of wildlife. Ideally taking place in the cooler parts of the day, game drives take place in our custom-built safari vehicles, which offers comfort, panoramic viewing and optional refreshment on-board. The best time for wildlife viewing is 6.30am- 9.30 am and 3.30pm-6.30pm; this is due to the fact that most of the animals retire to the shade to rest during the middle (hottest) part of the day.
Night Game Drives
Guided night game-drives are usually only permitted on private reserves; typically they set off after dinner and feature the use of a spotlight. A uniquely specialised activity, which is usually not permitted within the boundaries of the national parks and reserves a night game drive, is the ultimate safari luxury. Leaving your accommodation after dinner, you will set off to discover the creatures of the night. This is the exclusive domain of hunters such as lions and leopards, and the only time when you may catch a glimpse of such elusive nocturnal creatures as aardvarks, civet cats, white-tailed mongoose and cape hares.
Guided Bird Watching
Enjoy a guided ornithological walk in the bush or around the lodge or camp. East Africa offers an unusually wide range of bird species. Kenya and Uganda both boast well over 1000 bird species. Ranging from giant herons to tiny sunbirds, the diversity of African birdlife is startling in its colour and vibrancy. A wide variety of guided bird-watching walks are offered - some take place around the lodge or camp, others in the national parks and reserves. More professionally oriented ornithological tours can also be provided for dedicated ornithologists - for a few hours, or for a few days.
Guided Nature and Wilderness Walks
To really appreciate the wonders of the East African bush, you have to leave the safari vehicle behind; and take a nature walk. Slow in pace, wide-ranging in scenery and led by one a trained safari guide, nature walks are designed to offer gentle exercise and a fascinating insight into the world of African trees, flowers, insects, reptiles, birds and animals. Guided nature walk in the bush or around the lodge showcases a variety of flora, fauna and avifauna.
Bush Breakfasts, Safari Campfire & Bush Dinners
Nothing is quite so essentially 'Safari' as the traditional bush dinner or breakfast, typically located in a scenic spot. There is nothing better than enjoying an al fresco meal in the wilds of Africa. Presentation is of the highest quality and, if the meal takes place in the evening, campfires and hurricane lanterns are provided; sometimes entertainment in the form of dancing and/or music. Dine in the wild and taste safari-life at its best. Cheese and Wine at a scenic spot is also super!
Evening Sundowners
Drinks in scenic location as the sun goes down - typically 6-7pm... The 'sundowner' is an essential part of safari life and dates back to the time of the great 'white hunter' safaris of the 1920's. Timed to commence as the sun starts its descent, the sundowner typically begins with a gentle evening game drive, arriving at a specially chosen scenic spot as the evening sky turns golden-pink. Sundowners range from a simple cool box containing cold drinks and nibbles up to a full safari bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. As night falls, you will be driven back to the camp in time for dinner. This is an experience not to be missed.
Manyatta and Village Cultural Visits
Usually these will be to an authentic local village where visitors are invited to enter a typical ethnic home, watch a dance display, or watch beading and handicrafts being done. Often they will also be invited to purchase locally-made items - which will often be much more authentic than those available in the usual gift shops. Part of the eco-cultural revolution, cultural visits play a vital part both in ensuring that the people of East Africa benefit from the national tourism income, and that Africa's ancient cultural heritage is sustained and supported for the future. A naturally welcoming and friendly people, the East Africans are also usually genuinely delighted to welcome guests and meet people from other countries.
Cultural Performance (Masai and Samburu Dances)
Typically a dance performance by a group of local dancers in traditional dress and accompanied by local musicians. Most camps offer some form of cultural performance usually in the evening. This may take the form of a dance display (usually Masai), singing, jumping or drumming. At the coast acrobatic displays are popular.
Community and Conservation Projects
Work together with the local community is an unforgettable experience for the whole family; take part in rewarding community and conservation projects such as painting, teaching, building, tree planting and recycling to name but a few. Projects can be arranged from a day upwards in duration.
Spices are available from local markets and cooking in East Africa gives you the chance to experiment with flavours and discover the wonderful palette of Africa. Visit a village and enjoy the experience of learning to cook some of the local dishes with the Mamas in their homes.
Horse Riding Safari
We can accommodate riders with all levels of ability, from the complete beginner to the advanced rider; there is fun to be had by everyone. On the private ranches and reserves, game rides are offered. These allow visitors to get much closer to the wildlife than in a vehicle. Hard hats are not always provided. Along the Nile River in Uganda offers spectacular opportunities for seeing this stunning area on horseback, rides can be arranged from 1hr up to 2-3 days or longer. You cannot imagine how much you will learn about wildlife while having so much fun. There are no words to explain the thrill of cantering alongside giraffes or galloping along the beach.
Camel Rides and Camel Trekking Tours
Camel rides are offered by some of the safari lodges as well as at the coast. Offering more than just an hourly ride, some lodges will offer camel trekking safaris for the more adventure loving visitors who would enjoy trekking the wilderness with camels for days on end. Usually accompanied by Masai or Samburu tribesmen, the camels make the ideal form of transport in the arid northern frontier districts.
Bwindi Walking Safari
Visit the Batwa Pygmies, various local villages or take your binoculars for the spectacular birding. As children under "15 are not allowed to do Gorilla Trekking, the walking safari in Bwindi explores the forest from an educational view, which makes it ideal for adults and kids alike.
Rhino Trek
Walk with the Rhino's at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda, the re-introduction programme follows the necessary steps for raising and re-releasing Rhino's into the National Parks in Uganda.
Gorilla Trekking
Experience the wonder of the Mountain Gorilla up close and personal. Trek in the beautiful rainforests of Uganda and Rwanda and learn about these majestic animals. Specific guided tours to locate specific groups of mountain gorillas. Permits must be obtained in advance. A limited, well-regulated, expensive and relatively non-intrusive natural history tourist activity, gorilla trekking is East Africa's fastest-growing tourism opportunity. Its primary objective, however, is to protect the mountain gorillas; the tourist experience being of secondary importance. By promoting gorilla viewing, it is hoped that the local communities will also perceive the gorillas and their forested homes as important national resources, thus ensuring that their future may be insured.
Chimpanzee Trek
Whether in Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park or Budongo Forest in Murchison National Park, take a nature hike and listen for the calls of the Chimpanzee in their natural habitat as you draw closer to where they are foraging and observe them quietly. A visit to Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria is a popular way to see the chimps. In Kenya a trip to Sweetwaters is a fantastic way to see these primates that have 98.5% DNA the same as a human.
Volcano Climb
Don your hiking boots and feel like you're on top of the world. The Volcano Climb offers superb hiking to the outdoor enthusiast. Great sites are available in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.
Mountain Climbing (Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon and Mount Kilimanjaro)
East Africa is home to two of the most famous mountains in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, which is the highest mountain on the continent, and Mount Kenya, the second highest. Mount Elgon is shared by Kenya and Uganda and is a very rewarding and scenic climb. These mountains can be climbed by anyone in reasonable health with a good level of fitness. Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro are the only two tropical mountains to be topped by ice. There is something other-worldly about leaving the hot plains of Africa behind and climbing up beyond the snow line: especially when you're on the Equator.
Hiking and Trekking
Popular hiking venues in Kenya are: The Aberdare National Park, Mount Elgon, and parts of Tsavo West. Hiking is also popular in some of the national parks of Uganda, most particularly in the Ruwenzori Mountains and in Tanzania around the most beautiful Usambara region.
Quad Bike
From family rides to fun rides to full day rides, through villages and fields " get into gear on a Quad Bike in Jinja. Diani Beach and Watamu also offer great routes for quads along the coast.
Mountain Biking
A number of lodges/camps hire mountain bikes. Mountain bikes are more usually used on the private conservancies and in Hell's Gate National Park, Kenya. In Tanzania, mountain biking is particularly popular around Lake Manyara National Park. There is a number of mountain biking trips along the coastal region, both guided and unguided.
Flying Safaris
Kenya has strong flying traditions and boasts famous pilots like the aviatrix Beryl Markham, the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo. Wilson Airport in Nairobi, which services small planes, is one of the busiest airports in Africa with as many as 450 landings a day in the high season. Flying safaris have gained in popularity as people have less time and wish to spend it in the prime game-viewing areas. Internal flights are reasonably priced and private air charters are also available.
Helicopter Flights and Tours
Helicopters offer a novel method of exploring the wilder and inaccessible areas - also of attaining the summit of, in particular, Mount Kenya, quickly and without a five-day climb. Typically, a helicopter is hired for a specific party (maximum 5) and for a specific duration (usually not less than one day).
Hot Air Balloon
Trips typically begin with a dawn wake-up call, a cup of tea, and a short drive to the take-off site. Here guests can watch as the balloons are inflated then, as they right themselves, guests are invited to climb into the 8-10 person baskets (which are equipped with safety belts). Piloted by a qualified balloon pilot, the balloon will drift in the direction of the prevailing wind and can rise up and down according to the pilot's wishes. An ideal way of viewing game, it is an unforgettable experience that usually lasts around 45 minutes to an hour before coming down to a controlled landing. Traditionally a champagne breakfast is then served (usually a full English breakfast) as flying certificates are handed out. The support team then load the balloon while the guests enjoy a game drive back to the lodge in another vehicle.
18-Hole Championship Golfing
East Africa offers some of the most picturesque golf courses in the world. As well as offering specific golfing resorts, many of East Africa's leading resorts and hotels offer immediate access to the nearest golf course, many of which are either overlooking the Indian Ocean, or scenically located. Kenya, for instance, has over forty golf clubs mostly around Nairobi (including an18-hole international standard course at the Windsor Golf and Country Club). There are also some fine courses on the coast. In addition the Muthaiga Golf Club plays host each year to the Kenya Open Golf Championship, which is an important stepping-stone to the European PGA circuit. Kenya is also the only country in the world to have the following rule: "If a ball comes to rest...close to a hippopotamus or crocodile, another ball may be dropped at a safe distance, but no nearer the hole, without a penalty'.
Many of the upcountry lodges and coastal resorts offer outdoor tennis courts. Particularly at the coast, specific matches are often arranged (look in the entertainment guide of your hotel). Alternatively the resort will often be able to supply you with a partner from their dedicated "animation teams'. Rackets and kit not usually supplied - bring your own.
Many of the upcountry lodges and coastal resorts offer indoor squash courts. Particularly at the coast, specific matches are often arranged (look in the entertainment guide of your hotel). Alternatively the resort will often be able to supply you with a partner from their dedicated "animation teams'. Rackets and kit not usually supplied - bring your own.
Gym and Fitness Centres
The majority of good city hotels offer a gymnasium or fitness centre as do the majority of beach resorts: the range of equipment offered, however, varies greatly - from a few machines to a complete set of cardio machines and free weights. Similarly, some clubs offer workout studios with trainers as well as saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzis.
Water Based Activities
White-Water Rafting
East African Rivers have a rare combination of white water (up to grade 5) and rich scenic diversity. They also offer the opportunity to take in some game viewing and bird watching on the way. Trips are usually designed so as to encourage the full participation of the guests, typically using rubber dinghies which are equipped with optimum safety equipment and operated by qualified guides. Remember to take a change of clothes as you are guaranteed to get wet. You may also need to sign a disclaimer, so check before booking that you are covered by your insurance. All safety equipment is provided plus pre-trip safety talks. White water river rafting trips typically feature rafting one way, return in safari vehicle, picnic lunches provided, and sometimes swimming as an option.
River and Lake Fishing
Freshwater fishing in rivers or lakes is very popular in East Africa. For example good trout fishing (fly) is done in the streams of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare's, or on private dams in western Kenya. Nile Perch are a sport fish and off-boat and off-shore fishing is done in various areas around Lake Victoria, the River Nile and Murchison National Park. Spinning for black bass and tilapia is popular on Lake Naivasha. Equipment is usually provided.
Deep-Sea Fishing
East Africa is a Mecca for deep-sea fishermen, many world and all-Africa records being held in Kenya. There are six types of billfish in Kenyan waters, striped, blue and black marlin being the main species together with sailfish, swordfish, sharks, yellow fin, tuna and Dorado. Kenya operates a "tag and release' system. Boats typically depart in the early morning, trawl for bait and then head out to the deep water to wait for the big catch. The fishing season is August to March (billfish season from November to March). Big game fishing is usually in search of priced game such as marlin, tuna, king fish etc using fully-equipped and crewed boats.
Sailing (Dhow Sailing, Catamaran and Dinghy Sailing)
Options for sailing vary greatly ranging from hired catamarans and dinghies to trips on traditional fishing boats. Sailing is good all year round although October is particularly good. At the coast, the traditional Arab dhows are typically used - some of which offer sundowners, others a full dinner with music and entertainment. The small traditional Ngalawa fishing boats are a fun way to explore the coastline inside the reef.
Motorised Boats
East Africa offers many forms of boat trips. On Lake Naivasha, one of the Great Rift Valley lakes, shaded motor boats offer tours of the perimeter of the lake, highlighting both birdlife and hippos. Similar tours take place on Lake Victoria and many of the other inland lakes.
Snorkelling and Glass Bottom Boats
The Kenyan barrier reef is one of the most extensive and accessible in the world. Most Kenyan beaches offer glass-bottom boats, which carry snorkelers out the short distance to the reef. Most supply snorkelling equipment and guides - however you may prefer to bring you own. If swimming a marine park, you will have to buy a ticket - which is usually available from the hotel or the boat captain. Snorkelling can be done at all times of the year, but conditions are considered best from December to March. The best visibility for snorkelling is at low tide just before the tide turns.
Surfing, Boogie Boarding and SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)
A great way to stay active and have some fun is to hire a surf board, boogie board or stand up paddle board.
Kite Surfing
With perfect conditions almost year round, the East African Coast has become an extremely popular spot for Kite Surfing. Whether you are a complete beginner and just fancy a taster session or a pro looking to have some serious adrenalin pumping action then this is definitely the place for you.
Kite surfing or kite boarding is a "surface water sport' that uses wind-power to pull a rider through the water on a small surf board or kite board. Speed is addictive, which is why kite surfing is the world's fastest-growing "extreme sport'. Water sports don't GET any faster than kite surfing, which holds the world record for the fastest means of moving by sail on water: over ninety-two miles an hour to be exact. It's not just the sheer speed that sets the adrenalin pumping though; it's also the fact that the kite surfer can skim the waves like a vast, vividly-coloured bird; dipping, swooping, and flying up to 100 feet in the air.
With good winds almost year round the coast is a great place to try out some windsurfing, equipment can be used or hired from some hotels or water sports centres.
Water Skiing
Experience the thrill of learning to water ski in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the calm waters protected by the reef make waterskiing here an exhilarating experience.
Scuba Diving
The Indian Ocean coast features some magnificent dive sites and a wide selection of dive centres, which cater for complete beginners and experienced divers alike. It is also possible to do a "fun dive' where no experience is required and a guide takes you down to 6 metres. Due to the Indo-Pacific current, the Indian Ocean boasts the same fish species as Australia: manta rays; reef, hammerhead and whale sharks; turtles and multi-coloured reef fish in coral gardens. Wall and pinnacle dives with dramatic drop-offs together with wreck, drift and night drives are also offered. Divers must carry internationally recognized accreditation both PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and BSAC (British Sub-Aqua Club) are acceptable. Exotic Zanzibar offers excellent snorkelling and diving, with companies trusted for safety records. Experience the underwater beauty of the coastlines of Africa. Kisite Marine National Park and Watamu are wonderful dive sites in Kenya.
Canoe & Kayak
Hire your own Canoes on the Bujagali dam or do a multi-day safari on Lake Bunyonyi. Excellent for birding and observing Uganda at a tranquil floating pace or get your thrills over various grade 3 to 5 white water rapids. Canoe or Kayak the Tana River in Kenya or along the coast for a peaceful way to see the region. Learn to kayak or join a multi-day trip on the Nile. Kayakers around the world wide would enjoy the surfing wave at Nile Special.
Wild Nile Jet Boat
For an exhilarating white knuckle ride, jump in a Jet Boat around the Source of the Nile River in Jinja.


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I speak to a lot of people who are thinking of taking the plunge, leaving a corporate career and starting a thought leadership practice. It's a big decision.
I want to share a framework that I think is useful for this, and for most big decisions.
It goes like this. If you're facing a big decision or opportunity, put yourself 5 years in the future. What year will that be? How old will you be? Then consider:
A. You do nothing. How does life play out along your current trajectory?
B. You try and you're successful. What does that look like?
C. You try and you fail. What happens then?
Here's the thing. Mostly C is not that bad … and in many cases it's still better than A – better than not having a crack and not finding out.
This is similar to a question that Tim Ferris asks "What's the worst thing that could happen? Could I get back here?"
When I was 27, back in the year 2,000 (I'll save you doing the maths, that makes me 44 now), I quit a pretty safe job as a consultant at Accenture to start a business coaching business.
A lot of people told me how brave I was. But I really wasn't. I had just gone through this framework.
a. If I did nothing in 5 years I'd be a senior manager at Accenture with partnership hopefully around the corner. But not doing what I loved. (I'd just spent six months helping a large electricity company install a new billing system … not really world changing stuff.)
b. If I tried and was successful I'd be my own boss, be doing work I loved and be making the world a better place.
c. If I tried and failed, I could always get another job. I could spin it on my resume just fine … and in five years time either way I wouldn't be living under a bridge.
Trying and failing was actually a better option than not trying at all. But most people don't do the thought experiment and don't come to that conclusion. So they stick with option A.


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Just get your arse down here!
We were Skyping with Alison, and in typical polite British fashion, she was expressing concern that she would crash the party, but in typical brash American fashion, we were telling her 'no, you are not.' After three full months on the road and a brief three-day respite with Jennie and Jeremy in Salzburg, it had pretty much been just the two of us 24/7. We were dying for an intervention.
After a little bit of convincing (ok, obnoxious pleading), she arrived like the goddess of civilization with suitcase in one hand and a bottle of Piper Heidsieck in the other.
In her suitcase were several toiletries and articles of summer clothing from our stash at Sue and Roger's. When we went out that night, I pranced around in my 'new' duds (which weren't actually new, just different), overjoyed not to be wearing the same clothing from my backpack.
The 'new clothes feeling' was one of many euphoric experiences that week in Croatia, giving it a distinctly sunny holiday atmosphere.
Croatia is known for its stunning coastline on the Adriatic and Split's biggest draw is the beach. From the famed sandy beach of Bacvice to the stunningly beautiful pebble beaches of nearby Brac and Hvar islands, relaxing by the water is why you go to Split. During peak season, it heaves with beach-going families and cruise ship passengers during the day and young international partiers by night.
The other star of Split is Diocletian's Palace, a fortress-like Roman complex in the heart of the Old Town, dating back to 300 AD. Unbelievably well-preserved and filled with restaurants, cafes, wine bars, shops and hotels, it's easy to be transported back to Roman times as your sandals skim across the white stones and your fellow citizens toast one another with refreshing Croatian rose or Aperol spritz. Surely the Romans invented Aperol and that orange color is totally natural.
The official cocktail of a sweaty Adriatic summer: Aperol spritz
But sun and surf was our primary objective and we spent three full days at three different sites.
Day 1: Ovcice Beach
The closest to our apartment off Kastelana, we made the three minute walk to this pebble beach and set up camp right on the water with three lounge chairs and two umbrellas for 100 Kuna ($15 USD). I was glad for my flip-flops, but in truth, aqua socks or even (gasp) Crocs are the best footwear to traverse the rocks. There are two parts to Ovcice, the pebble beach on the east side of the bay and the concrete platform on the west side. The east side was definitely less crowded and when we popped into the bar behind us, we had the place to ourselves, but for more options (there were no restaurants near us), head closer to the Old Town.
Between Ovcice and Bacvice beaches
Day 2: Bacvice Beach
The celebrity of Split is Bacvice, for both its rare sandy beach and close proximity to Old Town. After putting down a base tan at secluded Ovcice, we were ready for the lively action and less painful walk to the water at Bacvice. Once again, we secured three sun beds and two umbrellas for a slightly higher price of 150 Kuna ($20). If you are going for a full day, this is a bargain.
Despite the crowds, I enjoyed our day at Bacvice tremendously. The sea is quite shallow for a very long distance and the soft sand beckons you out past the warm water and splashing kids into clean and cool turquoise heaven.
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from and we had an especially nice experience at Pizzeria Karaka, a family run place, where despite the steady flow of demanding tourists, still managed genuine smiles!
Day 3: Bol Beach, Brac
A visit to Bol is an all-day affair, but worth it. Take the ferry from Split to Supetar for 33 Kuna per person ($5 USD) and then catch a minivan (it seems sketchy but it's not) to Bol for a scenic, heart pounding drive up and over Brac on narrow, rollercoaster roads for 50 Kuna ($7.50).
Once in Bol, you have to blink several times to take it all in. The water is so clear, the sun shimmers across it in blinding fashion. Once adjusted, it's hard not to just stand and stare, but don't wait too long to grab a sun chair and umbrella or be prepared to lay on the rocks. We paid 250 Kuna ($37) for the three of us, but worth every cent since only a local raised on pebble beaches could lay directly on it as we frequently witnessed. Ouch!
It was blistering hot that day and the water, though colder than in Split, was perfectly refreshing. We didn't venture into the village for a fish lunch, which was recommended by our Airbnb host, but rather grabbed a quick sandwich and fries at a cafeteria under the shady white pines.
Nightlife at Diocletian's Palace
Like our Roman forebears, we took a break from the sun with evenings of great food and plenty of wine. Our favorite meals of the week were a case study in high/low. Bokeria, on the one end serves an elegant fusion of Mediterranean, European and Croatian cuisine with a superb wine selection. Popaj (Popeye) Fast Food on the other end, offers delicious and inexpensive pizzas ($1) and salads ($4). And there is everything in between.
Marjan Park
After three days and four nights, Ali, armed with our cold weather layers, departed our world of hedonism. We decided the best penance would be a very long walk to burn off the booze and see the other side of the peninsula.
It was a sizzling hot day and we initially enjoyed the walk along the water, finding far nicer and secluded beaches. But we made the mistake of trying to follow the coast all the way around and then had to double back up a very steep hill. However, once inside the park, it was cooler and shaded by fragrant white pines, a smell we have since come to associate with Croatia.
A Farewell to Dreamies
As our week ended and we packed up for our journey to Bosnia and Herzegovina, we said goodbye to the cat who had become our constant companion during lazy mornings on the patio. After a week of Dreamies cat treats and bowls of cream, little did she know her holiday was coming to an end as well, but we'll always remember those eyes.
If you want to see our entire Split photo album, click here.
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Lauren Anderson is a San Diego native and was born and raised in North County. Her family has deep roots in the community and moved from the East Coast in the early 1900's settling outside of Fallbrook. North County has been Lauren's home for the majority of her life minus a year she lived in Vail, Colorado. She aided in the opening of a new restaurant and took lead with the training and hiring of new staff. After the restaurant was up and running she had to move back because she believes there is no where better to live than San Diego. She has a passion for this community and love sharing all it has to offer.
Lauren attained her Bachelors Degree in Business Finance at California State University San Marcos in 2006. Her degree gave her a wealth of knowledge in finance and expanded her knowledge of critical thinking and negotiations. Lauren feels that it sets her ahead of other agents who may not have experience understanding financial documents and negotiations.
Post college she spent the early part of her career working as a credit analyst for a leasing company and then worked in international accounting and domestic commissions. The recession of 2009 changed the course of her career to restaurant management and training. In 2015 she was looking for her next step and found Real Estate was exactly what she was looking for. Lauren blends her knowledge in finance and her extensive background in customer service to meet her clients needs, how to listen, and how to tailor ideas and insights so everyone gets what they need. Buying or selling a house can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Lauren believes you should love where you live and enjoy the process of finding it, and she is there to help with both.
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Kansas man creates 'A Slice of Time'
Dani Sandoval captures hands and heart of Mexican Village
By Dave Myers
Southwest Kansas Catholic
They came to Kansas, their hearts clinging to prayers for a better life—some coming alone, some with a young family—promises of a job with the Santa Fe Railroad adding to the fervent hope that their prayers might be fulfilled.
Such was the response to jobs offered by the Santa Fe Railroad that the company donated a 450 by 500 square-foot plot, which became the land on which the influx of Mexican and Hispanic American workers built their homes.
The area, just southeast of Dodge City, became known as the Mexican Village. It had its own school, church, and general store.
A sculpture now on display at Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City seeks to honor all those who worked to build and maintain the historic railroad while living in the Village. It includes two hands swinging a hammer onto a spike, held by two more hands, to pound it into a railroad tie to hold the track in place.
"The idea for the sculpture came after attending a Mexican Village reunion," noted Wichita artist Dani Sandoval.
"I was thinking about dedicating something to our village ancestors and our railroad forefathers."
Sandoval's great-great-grandparents on his father's side were ranchers from Spain, traveling across Kansas by covered wagon, settling in the "Republic of Texas", now known as New Mexico. His grandparents on his mother's side came from Mexico; her father was a boot-maker by trade.
"Days at the Village started very early," Sandoval explained. "Even on weekends, you would always see a parade of men leaving their homes, answering a morning steam whistle from the railroad yard.
"The next whistle was at high noon, and everyone would stop and eat their lunch. And there was one at the end of the day. We could tell time by those whistles.
"Some of those old timers were so good at swinging that hammer; they could hit the spike all the way into the wooden tie with only two hits," Sandoval said.
"I started to look for original railroad workers to help construct my sculpture, and the closest one to me was my Uncle Manuel. He started telling me stories that the old timers told him. I came up with the idea for the sculpture and I asked him if he wanted to be part of my sculpture piece. He said sure, yeah!"
On his back porch, the artist gently poured the molding material around his Uncle Manuel's hands as his uncle told stories of his work on the railroad some seven decades earlier.
"His stories added fuel to my sculpture," Sandoval said. "He said he'd been assigned to work on the 'rip track,' where they would repair and replace track. Just the thought of it and how many spikes were hammered from ocean to ocean. ... It was hard to wrap my mind around it. Every tie has two plates and four spikes on each plate with miles and miles of track.
"I had a piece of track and found other pieces over the years, and got this spike mull [the iron end of the hammer] donated by the K&O Railroad. I was looking for men who were from the village who also worked on the railroad to swing the hammer. I couldn't find anyone to volunteer, so I used my hands as a representative of the spirit to all our forefathers. I wanted to make it as authentic as I could get. My hands looked really soft, so I put a glove on my left hand and cut out my fingers to make a stronger image of a worker's hands. My uncle had worked on the railroad and his hands looked like alligator skin from working in the sun."
If you read the story on the quilt on Page 24 of last week's issue, then you know the man to whom the hands belong. Manuel Gonzales was the father of Nora Mode, who donated the "classroom" quilt to the Boot Hill Museum. (Nora's mother and Sandoval's mother are sisters.)
The quilt hangs beside Sandoval's sculpture, which was also donated to the museum.
"I invited Nora to come and see the finished piece," he said of his cousin. "She came after her shift at work, and I had just put it all together in my backyard at about two in the morning. We both stood there looking at it. It was dark and a single spot light was shining on it. The piece was glowing. I can't explain the emotions we both felt.
"We looked at each other and she asked, 'What are you going to call it?' It's like the hands were there but the people weren't. It's like a slice of time. That's how the title came about."
The Village was razed in the early 1950s, leaving little evidence of the multitude of lives it embraced all those years ago, making "A Slice of Time" an invaluable visual record for all those to come.


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With the 2017 RC44 Championship Tour reaching its halfway mark next week, we take a look at how each of the international teams are fairing, as they prepare for this year's World Championship, hosted in Marstrand, Sweden, over the 10 – 13 August.
Currently topping the annual ranking is John Bassadone's, Peninsula Petroleum with Italian sailor Vasco Vascotto calling tactics. Taking the early advantage was made a little easier for Peninsula's all Spanish and Italian crew as the first two regattas of the season, in Sotogrande and Porto Cervo, played to their local knowledge strength. However, Marstrand calls for a very different style of sailing to that of the Med.
Mountainous seas can give way to a short chop, and torrential rain can give way to sunshine and a shifty breeze, making Marstrand one of the most "stressful" race courses on the tour. Having never made it onto the podium here before, Peninsula is going to have to rely heavily on their team work to hold on to the 'golden wheels' that mark them as the current Championship Tour leader.
Challenger to the 'golden wheels' is second placed Katusha of Alexander Novoselov. Rising through the ranks from mid-fleet this season, we have always known the Russian team were capable of topping the podium, and their efforts finally paid off last month when they won the RC44 Porto Cervo Cup.
Katusha is riding high going into the World Championship event. However, the question is can they repeat their success and hold off the formidable duo of Bronenosec Sailing Team and Team Aqua who currently hold third and fouth place respectively.
Looking back over the five years that the RC44 fleet has been racing in Marstrand there are two teams with a history of outstanding success in the Swedish archipelago. From 2011- 2013 Chris Bake's, Team Aqua dominated, winning the RC44 Marstrand Cup successively until Bronenosec Sailing Team took the title in 2014 and 2015.
Fast forward to this year's regatta and Bonenosec Sailing Team has a new all Russian crew that is performing well under the joint ownership of Vladimir Liubomirov and Kirill Frolov. During the first two regattas of the season, Frolov took the helm, and the new team scored nine podium positions over 19 races, matching that of leaders Peninsula Petroleum and Katusha. For the World Championship next week, Liubomirov will take the helm, and after winning the 2014 World Championship and the Marstrand Cup in 2015, the team are strong contenders.
After a tough opening event to the season, where the crew struggled with consistency, Igor Lah's Team CEEREF are currently holding fifth place. As defending Tour and World Champions, this halfway point of the season is important if tactician Adrian Stead wants to have a hope of defending their titles in this competitive fleet.
For Team Nika and Charisma, 2017 started with new tacticians. Team Nika saw the return of Terry Hutchinson, while Charisma was joined by Morgan Reeser. Having both taken podium places at the Marstrand Cup in 2015, this World Championship event will be the time when their tactical changes will need to pay off.
However, if there is any team going into the Marstrand World Championship with confidence, it is that of Artemis Racing and Artemis Racing Youth. It's been a busy year for both crews with the 35th America's Cup at the beginning of the year their main focus but now the dust has settled the teams will up their RC44 game.
With owner Torbjorn Tornqvist at the helm of Artemis Racing with Francesco Bruni as tactician and Artemis Racing Youth helmed by Gustaf Lidvall with tactician Freddie Lööf, the teams are easily the favourites amongst the supporters onshore for the World Championship event.
Returning to the Swedish sailing mecca for the sixth year the RC44 Marstrand Cup will be a cause for great celebration on the picturesque island not only for the RC44 fleet but also for the Dragon and C55 fleet who will also be racing over the same weekend.
Join us on www.rc44.com to follow the racing live with the first start Thursday 10 August, 12.00 CET.


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With the 2012 holidays officially over and a new year freshly upon us, the chance to make it a new and productive year is at hand as well. Whether you meticulously crafted your resolutions for 2013, just scrambled to figure out one as the Times Square ball was dropping or have completely given up on the idea there's no time like the present to start either start attacking your goals or keep working on figuring them out! Here at House Party headquarters we asked the team what resolutions folks were ringing in the new year with. Here's but a few of the responses we got:
"I have a lot of New Year's resolutions this year (again) - among them are conquering my fear of heights (skydiving Living Social deal already booked!), getting more fit (Warrior Dash & Super Spartan Race booked!), and flossing more (note to self, buy more floss)."
"My New Year's resolution is actually to lose weight...*sigh* It appears I'm at that age where my metabolism is running (or sluggishly walking) just a bit behind the rest of me. Well, no more. With a wedding coming up, 2013 is the year I know every nook and cranny of my gym!"
"For my New Years resolution, I'm giving up resolutions."
These are just a few of the responses we heard, but we want to know: What are your resolutions for 2013?


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The divas got a chance to interview Rich and Elisabeth who are part of Transworld's Room Escape Conference in Chicago this August!
We were new to Transworld so we had so many questions! We learned about their history, the haunt industry, and the people behind this popular tradeshow!
Guest Info:
Transworld's 2016 Escape Room Show - Chicago Room Escape Conference
Rich Bianco - Vice President of Transworld Trade Shows
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text: There are some videos going around that claim to show that recent snowfalls are somehow "fake", because when people try to melt the snow with a lighter or blowtorch, they are surprised by the results. Typical story with links to several videos: http://www.adguk-blog.com/2014/01/fake-snow-reported-in-multiple-states.html?m=1 What's happening here is: A) The snow is melting, but the very loose fluffy structure of the snow wicks away the water, turning dry snow into wet snow, and eventually turning the snow into slush. B) The snow is blackened when a lighter is held underneath it because of the soot from the lighter (the products of incomplete combustion). It's not burning. C) The smell is fumes from the lighter (also from incomplete combustion) and/or people briefly burning nearby objects like gloves. D) It is not sublimation. At these temperatures and pressures, and over this timeframe, any sublimation is not going to be measurable. See end of this post for proof. Heres a typical setup. Snow is more air than water. And the colder it is, the more air (and less water) it has in it: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/or/snow/?cid=nrcs142p2_046155 He then gets a blowtorch out, which just speeds up the process. With the blowtorch there's also going to be more evaporation of the water, which will help things keep dry. However you can see there's also a lot of liquid water here (in the form of slush). I don't think the evaporation is a big factor. Unfortunately he stops right there. All he has done is partially melted the snow, the remaining snow has soaked up the water created, and you get slush. If he continued, then you'd get a little puddle of water. Notice also that the snow does not get black. The blowtorch is cleaner burning and far away from the snow. This proves the black coloration was coming from the lighter when held close. He then compares this to an ice cube: The problem with this comparison is that snow and ice are radically different. Ice is solid water. Snow is mostly air, a fluffy mass of lots of tiny snowflakes, which are ideally shaped to absorb water. So when bits of the snow melt, it just gets absorbed into the surrounding snow, making slush. When the ice cube melts, the water has nowhere to go, so you get a puddle. So what these videos are demonstrating is little more than the fact that using a lighter is not a very good way of melting snow. But it does melt. If you just left it there you'd get a puddle. If you kept melting it with the lighter it would eventually stop transitioning to slush, and start pooling water. Same thing with the blowtorch, just quicker. And you could really speed up the process by putting it in a microwave. The snow is getting black because the butane lighter in this case is being held under the snow, the snow gets a coating of soot. If you put a lighter under anything, you'll get soot on that thing. Like this glass slide and piece of ice. (The soot comes from incomplete combustion when you hold the flame too close to an object and restrict the oxygen supply. If you lower the flame half an inch, then there is very little blackening.) And a more detailed (35 second) video explanation I made: Unfortunately, the maker of the video interprets this as the snow "burning". Clearly it's not though. The snow does not catch fire, it just get a little sooty. Here's another example: The smell of plastic and the blackening of the snow happen together. This is because of incomplete combustion. When butane (in the lighter) burns with a good supply of oxygen then it combusts fairly cleanly into carbon dioxide and water. But if there's a lack of oxygen flow (like it's too close to some object), then there's much more leftover carbon (in the form of the soot) and toxic carbon monoxide. What you are smelling is basically the carbon, and the unburnt butane gas. In this video I demonstrate clean (full combustion) and dirty (partial combustion) burning of butane. There's also been some discussion of sublimation (where ice transitions directly from solid to gas). This has been suggested as an explanation as to why the snow seems to not produce liquid. But it's a false and needless explanation. Sublimation happens mostly at low pressure. If there is any water loss here it's because the ice crystals rapidly melt, and then just as rapidly evaporate. I think though that the majority of the snow turns to liquid. This could be verified by weighing it on a sensitive scale as it is melted with a flame. [UPDATE] Someone has done this experiment, and demonstrated zero detectable sublimation or evaporation. It's just melting. See video: So what's going on with these bogus "fake snow" videos? One possibility is that it just a hoax - someone might have made it as a joke, the other people followed suit. But it's quite possible that the makers of these videos actually believe what they are saying. It's possible that the recent cold weather has brought snow to places that do not normally have it, and these people are simply are unfamiliar with the properties of snow, and how it melts. Most people will find this story rather silly. And yet I just spent half an hour writing the above explanation (and more time now expanding and editing it). Why waste time over a silly story? I do it because people get genuinely concerned about such things, and it's good to explain it for them, so they can stop worrying. I also do it because the more bunk is out there, the less time people will have for real issues. I'm improving the signal to noise ratio.


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Celebrating 1 year in Senegal!
Celebrating 2 years on a mountaintop!! (we were actually in Senegal, but didn't have a chance to really celebrate there this time.)
Celebrating 3 years with a Black Sea road trip.
Excited to see what memories this year brings!! I am so thankful for the man that God has given me. He has truly blessed me more than I deserve. I super glad to be doing life with Jeremy Paul.


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QSettings problem when input file is a link
damre22 last edited by damre22
Hi, i'm having problems loading settings with QSettings on a windows machine.
I have a symlink file in the Project/debug folder that points to another file in another folder (writable and readable) when I try to read some setting from that file it behave like the file doesn't exists, when I try to write some settings on that link it overwrites the entire file deleting all the settings in it.
The link file is a symlink, not a normal shortcut (that doesn't work either, the same behavior is triggered) is created with the windows tool mklink
#include <QGuiApplication> #include <QQmlApplicationEngine> #include <QSettings> #include <Qdir> #include <QCoreApplication> int main(int argc, char *argv[]) { QGuiApplication app(argc, argv); QQmlApplicationEngine engine; engine.load(QUrl(QStringLiteral("qrc:/main.qml"))); if (engine.rootObjects().isEmpty()) return -1; qInfo(QString(QCoreApplication::applicationDirPath()+"/test.ini").toLatin1().data()); QSettings* _persisted_repository = new QSettings(QCoreApplication::applicationDirPath()+"/test.ini", QSettings::IniFormat); _persisted_repository->setValue("aa","false"); //_persisted_repository->setValue("bb","false"); _persisted_repository->setValue("cc","false"); qInfo(_persisted_repository->value("bb").toString().toLatin1().data()); _persisted_repository->sync(); return app.exec(); }
even if the setting "bb=false" is originally in the file it disappear and this line has a null output in the console:
P.S: this behavior is not triggered with a file that is not a link or a simlink, the same code with "test.ini" as a normal file works fine
m.sue last edited by
Hi @damre22
a link should be something like "test.ini.lnk". Maybe you just have some confusion with the file names, due to the fact that WINDOWS by default does not show the ".lnk" extension in the explorer.
Hi, the mklink windows tools makes file system level links. it is not .lnk files.
Its similar to the ones seen on linux.
@m-sue I tried that too but I got the same behavior and @mrjj is correct, it's not a ".lnk" file. Thanks :)
Im a bit surprised the symbolic link dont work.
Most programs sees the actual file and have no awareness of
of the link.
Did you try both types (symbolic and hard link ) ?
@mrjj sadly the file i need to reference is on another partition so my only option is symlink, I cannot use hard link between different drives
ah, i forgot that limitation.
Have you tried with QFile and see if that will read correctly via the link?
It might be a deeper issue that QSettings.
@mrjj said in QSettings problem when input file is a link:
Have you tried with QFile and see if that will read correctly via the link?
Yes I tried, the file is not even considered a link.
QFile file("test.ini"); qInfo(file.symLinkTarget().toLatin1().data());
returns a null string but is binded to the correct file. However i think this is correct because that file technically is not a link
It might be a deeper issue that QSettings.
I think I can agree on that
it seems that symbolic links are not considered for symLinkTarget()
as docs says
"Returns the absolute path of the file or directory a symlink (or shortcut on Windows) points to"
So it sounds like only .lnk is handled/known
Just to be sure i understand your setup.
In the build folder/deploy you have test.ini link to the real
file on other partition?
And using that with QSettings do odd things where as same code with
real file directly in place, just works?
damre22 last edited by damre22
@mrjj said in QSettings problem when input file is a link:
In the build folder/deploy you have test.ini link to the real
file on other partition?
And using that with QSettings do odd things where as same code with
real file directly in place, just works?
yes, with the real file the same code works fine, by the way I opened a bug on bugreports.qt.io
because I think this is a problem with QSettings
kshegunov Qt Champions 2017 last edited by kshegunov
Check if a regular file
QFilecan be opened, read and written when it's a symlink. If that is okay, then the problem is with
QSettings, if not probably the problem is with the underlying file system('s API/integration).
Good i was about to suggest that since it seems reproducible in small sample and
it sounds like you tested its not just a "user" error.
Could you perhaps, show the mklink commandline you used in the bug report for
completeness. ?
@mrjj yes I will update the bug report, thank you so much
@kshegunov I will check that too and I will update the bug report if I find something new, thank you
Sylvain last edited by
I also had a
QSettings::AccessErrorwhen trying to
QSettings::sync()on a config.ini file on file system ext4 + symlink with Qt 5.7.1 on raspbian OS Stretch
Here is my snipet to reproduce locally:
mysettings->sync(); QSettings::Status s = mysettings->status(); QString msg; switch(s) { case QSettings::NoError: msg = "No error occurred"; break; case QSettings::AccessError: msg = "An access error occurred (e.g. trying to write to a read-only file)."; break; case QSettings::FormatError: msg = "A format error occurred (e.g. loading a malformed INI file)."; break; } qDebug() << "writing configuration_file" << mysettings->fileName() << "status:" << msg << endl;
In my debug output I get:
2019-04-01 12:08:53 : writing configuration_file "/home/pi/config.ini" status: "An access error occurred (e.g. trying to write to a read-only file)."
and the file
pi@machine:~ $ ls -l config.ini lrwxrwxrwx 1 pi pi 28 avril 1 12:08 config.ini -> /etc/config/config.ini
the file is actually perfectly writable by
pi@machine:~ $ ls -l /etc/config/config.ini -rw-r--r-- 1 pi pi 829 avril 1 12:08 /etc/config/config.ini
Is it fixed in newer version of Qt?
The idea behind using symlink, is a backward compatible path, + using etckeeper in
A suggestion for work around?
Sylvain last edited by
Replying to myself:
The bugrepport said is is fixed for 5.10.1
And it can be made to work with correct folder permissions :
$ ls -ld /etc/config/ drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 avril 1 11:15 /etc/config/ $ sudo chgrp pi /etc/config/ $ sudo chmod g+w /etc/config/ $ ls -ld /etc/cleandrop/ drwxrwxr-x 2 root pi 4096 avril 1 11:15 /etc/config/
resolving simlink doesn't helps
// resolve symlink // https://bugreports.qt.io/browse/QTBUG-64121 QFileInfo info(_configuration_file); if (info.isSymLink()) _configuration_file = info.symLinkTarget();
So I removed this fix, and fixed the folder permission and it worked.


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Seiyefa May Be Named DG DSS
The federal government may name the most senior director in the Department Of State Services (DSS) Matthew Seiyefa as acting director general.
Seiyefa May Be Named DG DSS
Seiyefa who hails from Bayelsa state, arrived the Aso Rock Villa in an official suv at about 4pm, on Tuesday clutching a file.
Shortly after, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, also arrived the acting president's office.
Magu who declined interview with state house correspondents, left the villa at 4.40pm.
Seiyefa of the Department of State Services left the villa a few minutes after 5pm.
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The first Academic Staff Awards was held yesterday, celebrating the Learning and Teaching Awards and Research Excellence Awards together. It was wonderful to see so members of the community gather for this celebration and inspiring to see students coming to support their teachers.
We'd like to offer our warmest congratulations to all the 2017 winners!
Learning and Teaching Awards
Student-led award for Excellence in Teaching
Faculty of Arts – Dr Govand Azeez, Julian Dight, Dr Christopher Forbes
Faculty of Business and Economics – Prashan Shayanka Mendis Karunaratne, Dr Liyu He, Alex Belli
Faculty of Human Sciences – Dr Anita Szakay, Annette Magee, Mandy Yeates
Faculty of Medicine and Health Science – Dr Mark Butlin, Dr Liz Schroeder, Associate Professor Taryn Jones
Faculty of Science and Engineering – Matthew Mansour
Vice-Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Dr Matthew Bailey – Innovative flipped classroom curricula for diverse student cohorts enrolled across multiple, integrated modes of delivery
Dr Karen Pearlman and Dr Iqbal Barkat – Facilitating student engagement, collaboration, communication and employability in screen production through a blend of intensive, online, student-led activities and face-to-face learning and teaching.
Jean-Christophe Froissard, Professor Deborah Richards, Amara Atif and Dr Danny Liu – Innovative learning analytics solution that enhance the learning and teaching student experience.
Dr Laypeng Tan – Excellence in designing and delivering innovative and connected curricula that transforms students and their learning journey.
Associate Professor Kerry Sherman, Dr Sue Ferguson, Dr Jessica Alcorso, Christopher Kilby, Michael Rampe and Michael Catabay – Providing an online, interactive and contextually-rich learning environment for undergraduates in the applied discipline of Health Psychology
Dr Kate Scrivener – Creating an authentic learning environment integrating evidence and professional experiences to enhance future physiotherapists' management of individuals with complex neurological conditions.
Dr Kira Westaway – Reigniting student curiosity for Earth science by creating effective learning environments that support different learning styles and positively impact the student experience.
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning
PACE international – Strengthens student employability and professional capabilities, while enabling them to become active and thoughtful global citizens. It provides undergraduate students from any discipline the opportunity to contribute to the work of an international community development organisation.
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence
Dr Jana Lay-Hwa Bowden, Faculty of Business and Economics
Prashan Shayanka Mendis Karunaratne, Faculty of Business and Economics
Dr Wayne Warburton, Faculty of Human Sciences
Dr Verity Pacey, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Research Excellence Awards
Excellence in Higher Degree Research
Humanities, Business and Social Sciences – Dr Nathan Caruana – The Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Joint Attention: A Second Person Approach
Medicine, Science and Engineering – Dr Louise Kristensen – Identification and measurement of contemporary sources and exposure risks from lead emissions and depositions in Australia
Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision
Professor Paul Haynes
Early Career Researcher of the Year
Humanities, Business and Social Sciences – Dr Carly Johnco – Using mechanisms of anxiety to improve treatment
Medicine, Science and Engineering – Dr Chris Reid – Understanding biological complex systems
Excellence in Research: Future-shaping research priorities
Healthy People – Associate Professor Kerry Sherman – BRECONDA – a clinician resource to assist with surgical decision making in the breast cancer context
Resilient Societies – Professor Kathryn Millard – Reinterpreting Milgram's Obedience Studies via Documentary Film
Prosperous Economies – Professor Mark Wiggins – Using Cue Utilisation to Measure Diagnostic Skills in Applied Industrial Settings
Secure Planet – Dr Kira Westaway – Dating the events that define our humanity
Innovative Technologies – Associate Professor Rich Mildren – Diamond Lasers: A Disruptive New Technology for Industry and Defence
The Jim Piper Award for Excellence in Research Leadership
Associate Professor Melanie Bishop
2017 Distinguished Professors
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Michelle Leishman
Nicole Packer
Bill Thompson
Michael Withford