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It's easy to get carried away with anecdotal "evidence" -- like the widely held notion that Internet usage has doubled every three months. Nonetheless, anecdotal and qualitative information can be a huge investment edge for intelligent Fools.
Investors often shun or ignore non-numeric pieces of information. After all, you can't just plug that data into a discounted cash flow model. Observations like "management uses secondhand furniture, so it seems like a good steward of capital" don't readily mesh with spreadsheets and statistics. However, I often think that these pieces of information -- investing X-factors, as I call them -- can make or break your rationale for investing in a particular company. Here are a few of my favorite X-factors.
The "I'm sorry" factor
If love means never having to say you're sorry, then love has no place in the investment world. Investors should read through five or more years of a chairman's annual letters, or look at conference call transcripts, with an eye toward the firm's toughest years. When the company does not meet its targets, its executives' response to that failure should be the telltale sign of whether management holds itself accountable.
Some managers simply own up to such failures, explaining exactly what went wrong and taking the blame. The Q2 2006 earnings call for Chico's FAS
Although Chico's is currently in a rough patch, the company enjoys one of retail's highest sales-per-square-foot metrics, between $900 and $1,000. I think that speaks well of its management's accountability.
The "How many managers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?" factor
I once studied a restaurant company that employed a CFO, a director of investor relations, and a vice president of investor communications -- despite sporting a market cap of less than $500 million. I have no idea why such a small company would need so many layers of management. Unsurprisingly, shares of this wasteful company have lagged for more than five years.
Conversely, I become very interested whenever I spot ultra-lean management structures. One obvious example would be Inside Value selection Berkshire Hathaway
Other efficiently managed companies include Contango Oil & Gas
The "eye on the ball" factor
Wasteful companies will inevitably find even more ways to erode shareholder values. For example, at the laggard restaurant company I mentioned above, I noticed that the company spent years doing million-dollar consulting studies about how satisfied guests spend more than unsatisfied guests.
Call me naive, but I don't think you should have to pay big bucks to a team of consultants to figure out that satisfaction leads to better sales. Furthermore, I was distressed that the same managers who spent lavishly on detailed studies never seemed to understand why their profits stayed so stagnant.
In contrast, I think the management team at CKE Restaurants
Foolish final thoughts
Remember, Fools -- numbers aren't the only useful facts available when gauging a company's merits. They may be subjective, but I believe that X-factors like these can give Foolish investors a serious edge in the stock market.
X marks the spot for further Foolishness:
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Another Smash Challenge
Hello! I'm here with another page in my Smash book for the second Smash challenge for the Smash*aholics group on Facebook. The challenge this time was to use any or all of the following: Stickers, Washi Tape, Flowers, Stamps.
Here is my page...
I love Anne of Green Gables and a friend from the Smash*aholics group sent me some things from Prince Edward Island, so I thought I would do a page with it. I added some digital paper to the page on the left and stamped it with some flowers from a Studio G stamp set. The silhouette, quotes and pictures are printed from the internet. The flowers are from a RAK and Wild Orchid Crafts. The Washi Tape is from Wal Mart.
I turned the postcard of 'Green Gables' into a pocket to hold another postcard and a map of PEI.
Thanks for looking. Have a great day.
Posted by Rhonda Miller at 5:15 PM
6 comments:
- Lisa said...
Your smash book is so fabulous, Rhonda!! I love the embellishments you used!! :)
A Mermaid's Crafts
- May 19, 2012 at 6:15 PM
- Queenie Jeannie said...
Ohmygosh! I'm a huge, huge fan of Green Gables too!!! I have two SMASH books now, but they're still blank! I don't want to "mess them up", lol! I'm going to have to give them a go after I move! LOVE yours!!!!
- May 20, 2012 at 8:57 AM
- Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...
you are, once again, brave... and once again this is fabulous! what great photos!
hugs :)
- May 20, 2012 at 3:33 PM
- Annie Anya said...
looks great and a lot of work gone into it...now am following you...♥
- May 20, 2012 at 5:55 PM
- Ellis said...
Wonderful pages, I loved reading the books when I was younger! =)
Hugs, Elenor
- May 21, 2012 at 1:03 PM
These are such fun pages, Rhonda! I love Anne of Green Gables, too -- have read the series so many times, and now I might have to dig it out again. :-)
- May 21, 2012 at 11:06 PM
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His Life in Music
Friday 30th June 2017
Frankston Arts Centre
27-37 Davey St, Frankston
Show starts 8pm
We are delighted to announce that Mike will be performing at the acclaimed Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 30th June . It will be a night of songs and stories from Mike's music career.
With Special guests Michael Cristiano, and Nina Ferro, and a wonderful line up of musicians including Tony Naylor, Geoff Cox (Coxy), Adrian Scott, Roger Maclachlan and Phil Collings.
Join Mike as he reflects on his long career in music.
Looking forward to performing at the "Early Sessions"
Mike Brady, Songs and Tales from a Lifetime in Music
Friday 10th March
With special guests Michael Cristiano and Emma Maloney
Following last year's show at the Marquee, I am excited to be returning for another performance and this time my good friends Michael Cristiano and Emma Maloney will be accompanying me. We will be covering songs off the Irish Australian 'Bloodline's album and also a few songs off 'Country to Country' as well as other well known favourites.
Doors 6.30pm Show time 8.30pm
Bookings essential
$25 General $60 dinner and show
Phone 03 9827 7938
Mike Brady Solo Performance
Friday 29th July 2016
Trak Centre
445 Toorak Road, Toorak
Mike showcases songs that have endeared him to the Australian public including material from the 60's right through to his current album "Bloodlines" the Australian Irish story. Mike talks about his life's experiences, weaving his music into the storytelling.
This solo presentation combines stories, humour and music in an entertaining way to illustrate what has been a lifetime jam-packed with highs and lows with very little down time.
Doors 6.30pm Show time 8.30pm
Bookings essential
$25 General $60 dinner and show
Phone 03 9827 7938
Mike Brady Band Performing at Aireys Inlet Hotel
Queens Birthday long weekend
Sunday 12th June 2016
Featuring Mike and the band with Geoff Cox, Tony Naylor,
John Grant and Paul Cartwright.
Show starts at 8.30pm
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/LPNJ
Bar and Bistro open for meals from 5.30pm
Travel to Ireland with Mike Brady on this Ultimate Musical Road Trip
18th - 31st October 2016
"This trip will be a beauty for those who've always wanted to see the real Ireland.
I'm now doing a quick survey trip of the route we'll take and to check out the music pubs we're going to.
See the Itinerary below and for more information and bookings call Emerald Travel on {03} 9670 9696
Mike Brady performing at the 2016 Koroit Irish Festival
April 29 – May 1 2016
Following last year's great success, Mike Brady returns to perform at the Koroit Irish Festival with Michael Cristiano and Emma Maloney again this year
Click Here for the full festival program
Mike Brady with his band Greenspot Performing at the Flying Saucer Club
Friday 12th February 2016
4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick
From the Homeland to the Heartland an evening with Mike Brady
COLLEEN HEWETT, MIKE BRADY, MPD LIMITED from the 60's, and SALLY-ANNE UPTON
Friday 23rd October 2015
Ulumbarra Theatre, Gaol Rd, Bendigo
We're really excited about the concert Mike will be doing in Bendigo as a special guest of COLLEEN HEWETT on Friday 23rd of October at the Ulumbarra Theatre.
Colleen's new album is a stunner and she will be performing a lot of the songs from it as well as a few of her earlier chart toppers. Mike will be doing some songs from his album Bloodlines as well as a few old favourites. Mike's old band MPD LTD are also making a special guest appearance with Danny Finley on drums and Will Hewett on bass. Mike will be on guitar.
Actor and comedienne Sally-Anne Upton who many will know from the TV hit Wentworth and her film work, will also be on the show.
This will be a night not to be missed and tickets are selling fast.
Bookings: http://www.thecapital.com.au/Whats_On/Colleen_Hewett
Spend an evening with Mike Brady
Mike Brady heads to the Koroit Irish Festival this weekend
1st-3rd May 2015
Mike has been invited as Ambassador to the Koroit Irish Festival this year and will also be performing there.
Click Here to read the full article
Friday 1st May at 8pm Mike will perform a few songs at the Koroit Theatre
Saturday 2nd May Mike will perform with his band Greenspot at the Koroit Theatre
Mike is looking forward to fulfilling other Ambassador duties with the people from Koroit and surrounding areas.
Click Here for the full festival program
Mike Brady performing at the 2015 Port Fairy Folk Music Festival
6th – 9th March 2015
Best known for his hit "Up There Cazaly", Mike Brady has made his mark on the Australian musical psyche since the 1960's. Mike will be performing songs from his new album 'Bloodlines', with his band 'Greenspot" as well as a selection of his extensive back catalogue.
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Wrote letter to CEO, canceled 30 year account and contacted BBB, FL Attorney General and Consumer Affairs. Small claims court will be next to recover losses & added expenses of window units. The current email address for Aylwin B Lewis President & Chief Executive Officer of Sears is firstname.lastname@example.com. His address is 3333 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179. I encourage anyone who has had similar issues with service & repair to let him know how you feel. We did with a registered letter and our shredded credit cards. We may not hear anything back, but it felt good.
No more Sears for me!!!!
Product or Service Mentioned: Sears Repair.
By far, Sears has the worst technicians and warranty policies. The tech that came to service our refrigerator had someone guide him over the phone the whole time (very unprofessional).
The part that needed to be replaced was under manufacturer warranty yet the only way to order it was if a Sears tech came out and installed it.
This warranty is garbage and worthless. I would advise to never purchase any items from this company.
The CEO of Sears Holdings is no longer Aylwin B Lewis, so this e-mail address is worthless. The company has an interim CEO, W Bruce Johnson, and has had such for close to six months. They are still "searching" for a new leader.
I am thinking about going to lowes or depot and just buying another washer.
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Wit's End
"I feel no shame, I'm proud of where I came from, I was born and raised in the boondocks."
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
It Just Gets Worse
I have been going crazy at work. I HATE being at the scale- it is such mindless work, a trained monkey could do it.
AND, to make everything So much better, I have an earworm. Remember that song by Engelbert Humperdink, "After the loving, I'm still in love with you"?
Elmer Fudd is singing it in my head.
So I sing you to sweep, afdah da wovin'
Wif a song I just wote yestaday
heh heh heh heh
Someone just shoot me.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
For what, you might ask. There's a pretty simple answer to that.
I'm not exactly waiting for Christmas Day to get here. I have almost all my shopping done; what's left is last minute stocking stuffers and such, just a matter of getting to the store to finish up. Most of the wrapping is done; boxes are sent, (and opened on receipt, darn you Princess!) and I have just a little baking left to do.
But I am waiting. Waiting for the one moment that makes the Christmas season real for me. One year, it was paying for a young sailor's gas as he made his way from Great Lakes home, and he never knew who did it. Another year it was giving a kid bus fare at O'Hare. But this year, I haven't had my spark yet, and I wonder if once again, I'm not looking hard enough...or maybe too hard. I just want to feel that glow that comes from doing the random, the unexpected, the kind act for someone who least expects it.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Lost 'Em
Friday, December 15, 2006
A Day at the Arsenal
We made our trip to Rock Island Arsenal yesterday to participate in the Wreaths Across America program, and it was nothing like I expected. The Arsenal is right in the middle of the Mississippi River, and as you drive in the main gate, the National cemetery is on your left. I had expected to see rows and rows of wreaths, but other than what families, had decorated with, that wasn't the case. What Wreaths Across America had provided was six large wreaths for the five branches of the services and one for POW/MIA. I guess I had that picture of Arlington in my head and thought that Rock Island would look the same. In retrospect, it would be impossible to provide that many wreaths for all the National cemeteries. But, I was in no way disappointed by what we were about to do.
There were many different service organizations gathering at the flagpole- Viet Nam Veterans if America, Mexican American Veterans Association, Korean War Veterans Association, American Legion and VFW. The local Civil Air Patrol and their cadets were organizing the event. I didn't realize we even had that anymore!
Representatives of every branch of service were lined up with a cadet behind their wreaths. The cemetery director and the commander of the Civil Air Patrol spoke, and then the wreaths were placed one at a time around the flag. The firing squad fired, and a bugler from Bugles Across America played taps. It was very nice.
I wish there had been more people attending, but as this was the first time for Rock Island, I'm sure it will be better next year. We exchanged information with the Commander, and followed the 8th District Auxiliary President back to the Rock Island VFW Post for lunch. These folks couldn't have been more gracious. That, above anything else, is what I love about service groups. The gal who is 8th District president didn't know me from my years as 6th District president, but by the end of the day, we were best pals. We know the same people, we do the same work- hell, she even let me help clean up the kitchen with her after lunch!
It was a great day and I look forward to doing this again next year.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
From The News
I read this from MSNBC about the woman who was bitten by a spider:
Pettey had surgery that removed 10 pounds of skin and flesh
FROM HER STOMACH!!!! Ladies, you know what this could mean for those of us with more womanly proportions??
Monday, December 11, 2006
A Proud Moment
Friday, December 08, 2006
The Perfect Gift
I have found the perfect Christmas gift for T1G.
Wreaths Across America Update
I finally got to talk to someone at the Arsenal that knew about this program. Weird, this Lt. Col. they had listed as a contact person is not even in the directory! But I am nothing if not persistant, and reached the cemetery director this morning. He seemed VERY surprised at my offer to volunteer. He also said this is their first time doing this, and while he may not need me to put wreaths out, he would find something for me to do. Good enough! We chatted a little while; he asked if I was with a service organization. I said yes, but I was really more interested in helping as a military wife and mom. When I said that Old Sarge was retired from the Air Force, he asked if he would be able to come out and lay the Air Force wreath. Wow, what an honor!!! The Arsenal has Army, Marines and Seabees detachments, but no zoomies. OS has used all his vacation time already, but I see an illness in his future.
So, this is turning out to be an adventure!
What Was I Thinking?
The VFW's annual Kids Christmas Party is this Sunday. I look forward to this every year, it's a hoot. We have a bunch of different games for them to play. One is "ice fishing"- three big panels painted as a winter shoreline, and a box big enough to put someone inside as the fishing hole. Kids drop their line in the hole and reel in a present. Another biggie is the cakewalk. I thought cakewalks had gone the way of the dinosaur, but the kids love this. Old Sarge is in charge of this, and this year he has a helper, SPC Sara, who has been back from Iraq for a year now. Santa and Mrs. Claus will come and hand out presents.
And me? I am in charge of the craft table. Last year we made a lot of felt ornaments. I have learned my lesson, and this year I ordered NOTHING that involved any glue. I ordered different bracelets, necklaces, etc. for the kids to make for gifts, and we'll be putting stickers and doing stamping on bags to put them in. Stuff like this:
Cute, huh?
So maybe someone can tell me what in the name of all I hold Holy made me think that THIS was a good idea????
Little tiny beads for little tiny fingers. When I opened the box to make sure I had everything I ordered and looked at these little packages full of seed pearls, I immediately had visions of Santa slipping and falling on little beads that were bouncing all over the floor. Maybe each kid will get a bowl to hold their crafting stuff in. And I will be stuck in Bifocal Hell for two hours.
Maybe next year I can sit in the ice pond.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Remembering Pearl Harbor
I have had the honor of knowing two Pearl Harbor Survivors. One, George O'Brien, left us last year, taken by Alzheimers. Before he died, George would always show up at the VFW for parades and events in his suit, wanting to march or participate. Even when he could no longer remember his way home, he would remember Pearl Harbor.
I first met this gentleman at a VFW event. From the Rockford Register Star:
LaVerne Lundstrom was a 23-year-old sailor on the USS Nevada on Dec. 7, 1941, when the first Japanese bombs began raining down on Pearl Harbor.
Sixty-five years later, the Machesney Park veteran can recall with ease specific details about that day — running to various battle stations, loading ammunition and escaping the ship.
He makes sure to attend Pearl Harbor memorial services each year and plans to mark the 65th anniversary by traveling to a ceremony at Chicago's Navy Pier this morning.
"This day always brings back memories," said Lundstrom, who is part of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association because "it's important to keep America alert as to this is what happened so people don't forget."
But as the years pass, taking with them an increasing number of Pearl Harbor survivors, a watershed moment in America's history becomes less recognized, veterans say.
The next time I met him was at Rockford Memorial Hospital, with a wheelchair. He was pushing it. Mr. Lundstrom has been a volunteer at the hospital for longer than I have been alive. At 88, he is still there.
Greatest Generation indeed.
Of Interest to No One
I have been doing my Christmas shopping in bits and pieces, spending a little time after work each day running in and out of stores, before the commute home. Yesterday, as I was in the checkout line of my last store, I noticed a Christmas sock display. I don't need any more Christmas socks, but I may just have to go back and gets these for myself. Who knew I would find one of most profound analogies to my entire LIFE written on a pair of socks???
"Dear Santa, I can explain..."
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
I can't get Rush Limbaugh on the radio at work anymore-too many new conveyors, I think- but I used to listen everyday. I might not agree with everything he said, (he's a little liberal compared to me- heh) but his program was always interesting.
Was perusing through the transcripts at his webite this morning and found this. The caller was leaving for an extended desert vacation getaway soon and was telling Rush how people would tell him that they support the troops, but not the war. His comeback:
"I tell 'em that I'm there to keep the F in the VFW."
Godspeed, Dave from Conneticutt!
Because I Can
Every few days I'll check Michelle Malkin's website for her perspective on current events. She has a heartbreaker up at the moment. Remember PFC Joshua Sparling? He was the soldier last year at Walter Reed that received the hateful Christmas card wishing he would die in Iraq. Unfortunately, Joshua is still at Walter Reed and has had to undergo a leg amputation. This is his address:
Pfc. Joshua Sparling
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
Please check out the link for the whole story and many other fine links as well, including Wreaths Across America. When AWTM first posted on this, I checked the website and there really wasn't a National cemetery very near me to volunteer at. I checked again today and found that my future home
has now been added to list of participating sites. And I have vacation days to use up. Why not help make it look like this?
I'm calling Rock Island Arsenal right now for details.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Dug Out
A mere 14" of snow- pfft! Enough to keep me home on Friday, but not enough to dissuade the mighty hunter. Who got nothing the rest of the weekend, just so you know. I made cheesy potato soup and homemade bread for any stray hunter or snowplower that made their way to my front door.
What I DID get accomplished was pulling all the lights off my prelit Christmas tree. These things are crocks of shit; I don't know why they even market them. When we bought it last year, seven of the nine strands worked, and this was brand new! This year, after sitting undisturbed in the basement, only two of nine worked. Won't have to worry about it again, thought, those suckers are history.
And I got to spend lots of quality time with the granddaughter. Amazing how much she talks for not quite two. Like,"Mema, spilled milk" or"Mema, I pooped". Lovely. And who could pass up "who lives in a pineapple under the sea" for hours on end?


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text: Another crazy work week over, folks. Crazy at least for me. I hope your mileage was better than mine this week. Whew. ANYway, I haven't roleplayed for two weeks straight and I miss it something awful! So, nothing like a glimpse of some of Uncle Larry's artwork to give one some inspiration, eh?! Well, I have to run, kids, so that's all from me for now. I'm hoping to have time to FINALLY write up some session recaps as well as some other posts I've been planning. Until then, have a great weekend!


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This book belongs on everyone's nightstand. Patti Smith's 'Just Kids' is a tribute to New York in the late 60′s and 70′s, rock music and art. But most importantly it's an intimate glimpse into the bohemian life of Patti and photographer Robert Mapplethorpe long before they caught the public eye. Two soul mates who vowed to stay together until they were ready to stand strong, alone. Both of them looking for love, artistic expression, money and most of all themselves. This book takes you into the famous Chelsea Hotel where the couple lived for a while next to other emerging artists of that time like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix,.. and into Andy Warhol's Factory. A treasure of artistic references both in music, literature and political changes. Just Kids is all about love and live.
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As this article has shown, you must ensure that you are going on the right path before embarking on any Web marketing campaign. If you take these factors into account, you will surely be rewarded for your efforts.
Comments are an excellent resource, even from non-buyers. Adding a form to fill at the bottom of ad copy will allow these visitors to explain why a purchase was not made. Take the information received and adjust accordingly, if applicable. If there was an issue, contact the customer and try to correct it.


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Normally I work with pencil and pen, but I found this step much easier in Photoshop with my tablet.
This is a character for a fantasy quest story. Beatrice has completed her apprenticeship with a sorcerer and has started her journeyman years by joining a quest in progress. Her outfit is standard for spellcasting journeymen in this setting. The simple design and lack of color and adornment signify her status. The book is to collect guild seals of the cities she travels through to verify her travels.
My fantasy world is big on beauracracy.
I kept the design very simple, as she will be collecting magical items and artifacts through her journeys in the coming years.
For the head turnaround, I adjusted the hair for more structure and to make it more dynamic. It will allow for more interesting evolution as the story progresses.
I chose expressions I thought Beatrice might experience going out into the world for the first time [her scholarly teacher was not the traveling type]: general surprise, pleased surprise, hurt feelings, frustration, first compliment, and rage.


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Thank you to everyone that visited our stall at last weeks Bude Classic & Car Show, hope you all had a great day. We had 55 entries in our FREE prize draw for the Autoglym hamper.
Congratulations to Nigel Kivell of Bude who got drawn out & is pictured here collecting his prize.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2016
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Yeeha! So our LP finally came out, but not in time for tour. We had the wonderful privilege of visiting the East Coast again to play America's Hardcore Fest and tour on our new LP. Unfortunately we only got 40 advanced copies to sell so we rushed day of to make 150 cassettes of the record in Joey's living room. Here it is in all its glory, the newest of GAG releases. In my opinion it's my favorite thing we've done to date and I had a shitload of fun recording it. We debated a lot of titles but my heart was with this one and it won the title, I find it to be tongue in cheek to the "American Hardcore" trend happening right now and also just hilarious because of the absurdity of an album by that name. Some other runner's up were "Understanding GAG" and "Passion of the Punk". I'll post the real deal LP with some inside scoop stories soon because the art is amazing and recording was dope. Tour was incredible but we all missed Scott who has moved on from GAG to travel and pursue visual art. We love you bud. Music Video for "Pretty Boy" coming soon.
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This is a highly nutritious rice bowl dish flavoured with the powerful flavours of Shiitake mushrooms as well as the nutritious green kale. This dish will leave you feeling full and satisfied that you have enjoyed something good for the body, gut and mind.
Serves 4
For the rice
1 tbsp sunflower or sesame oil
2 cups brown rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
1 tbsp mirin
5 cups cold water (brown rice needs more water to cook well)
For the veggies
1 pack (approx 300g) shiitake mushrooms, remove stalks and slice into bite-size pieces
1/2 pack of Chinese cabbage, finely sliced
200g fresh kale
5 tbsp tamari or Braggs soy sauce
1 inch fresh ginger, finely sliced
1/8 tsp dried chilli flakes
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp sunflower or sesame oil
1 tsp black sesame seeds
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish.
- Pre-heat the oven to 160C
- In a mixing bowl add the kale and massage in 1 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp Tamara/soy sauce.
- On a flat baking tray, lay out the kale and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until crispy without burning (no more than 30 minutes).
- In a sauce pan, cook the brown rice in 5 cups of water with the the mirin and 1 tbsp of oil.
- Once the rice comes to a boil, cover and simmer on a low flame/temperature and cook until rice is soft (approx. 30 minutes).
- Meanwhile, in a frying pan add 1 tbsp oil, ginger, chilli flakes and cabbage and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add the Shiitake mushrooms and sauté for about 10 minutes until the mushrooms start to cook through.
- Finally add the soy sauce, sesame seeds and maple syrup and mix well.
- Put on a low heat, cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Once everything is ready, in a nice serving bowl add some brown rice, top with the veggie mix and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. If you fancy, add more sesame seeds and soy sauce to taste. ENJOY!
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Alan Pardew gave his press conference very early at 9:00 this morning for the Arsenal game, and he was surprisingly upbeat when he talked to reporters, and it seems the squad has had a good week in training, and that Mathieu Debuchy, Loic Remy, and the fit again Moussa Sissoko, will all start at the Emirates on Monday night.
Alan Pardew – upbeat at press conference
We mention the manager was upbeat because he's taken a bit of a mauling in the press this week, with so much talk that his job is on the line, and he could be replaced at the end of the season..
Alan admitted the results have just not been good enough, and that what the squad and the coaching staff need to do is to turn it around before the end of the season, and Pardew will again be on the sidelines, after serving his seven match ban for head-butting David Meyler on March 1st.
Shola Ameobi's comments in mid-week, that the squad was simply not strong enough was brought up, and Alan addressed that, as well as saying the squad would be strengthened in the summer.
This is some of what Alan Pardew said:
"Shola's comments were something that we carry across the whole club," "He's an experienced player at this football club."
"He has good knowledge of the game and a good knowledge of this football club." "He knows there's an improvement we need to make here."
"Since we lost Yohan in this window, we need to go back to that level at least." "A stronger squad is the way forward."
"That's something I don't think me, the board and Mike have any issues on." "We're all pretty solid on it."
On the positive side, it does look like Newcastle are already in negotiations for a number of good players, and we just hope a number of them are brought in early in the window, so they are available for all of pre-season.
Stoke City were beaten 1-0 at home today by Tottenham, so they are still just 2 points behind Newcastle and they have two games to play, so if we can get a win before the end of the season, we would have a decent chance of staying above them in the league, and maybe finishing in the top ten.
If we can get anything at all at the Emirates on Monday night it will be a (very) good result, that's for sure.
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"Since we lost Yohan in this window, we need to go back to that level at least." "A stronger squad is the way forward."
"That's something I don't think me, the board and Mike have any issues on." "We're all pretty solid on it."
Well that's quite categorical then Alan. Must make a mental note, just to cross reference against any future shenanigans. Perish the thought, I know.
"Since we– SOLD Yohan in this window, we need to go back to that level at least." "A stronger squad is the way forward.' —– careful with your words pards.!!!! can anyone understand why the Man u players have become disilussioned with moyes after just 1 season , but pards has been here 3 YEARS,,,,,no one dissilusioned yet ?? apart from the fans of course . even our own players have no ambition now , thats been knocked out of them by our club owners and management . unbelievable .
Hes decent for a free transfer but if we are signing him I dont see what the point in getting rid of the likes of Perch, Jonas, Guthrie , Routledge or Gosling was cause he is not an upgrade on any of them ?
Also the likes of Bigi and Abeid need to be getting some game time would rather they play than Colback!!!
Better not be fcukin true! Although we know he went home last week before Swansea game, where has the banish bit come from? Plus I believe he was back at benton yesterday and declared himself fit
No real surprise is it?
It's all just rumours but for every rumour you hear about Pardew losing the dressing room you'll here another about more players/members of staff falling out with HBA
Personally think we're best off with out both of them, both have undeserved over inflated ego's and are both only legends in there own minds
The reality seems to be they both have a negative and a poison affect on the club
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You don't see a lot of anti Pardew stuff in the press, all things considered. I think that's telling. You get much more anti Ashley stuff from the papers. Even The Sun didn't directly slag Pardew for the form in that fantastic headline. Pardew's been trying to get Benny to fall in line for years and it's come to this sadly predictable end if true and you regularly hear rumours about problems with the player and attitude and fall outs with team mates and managers. So if true, fine. Well past time the curtain fell on Benny certainly. Wrong club, wrong manager, poor attitude, who cares, hasn't worked, cut your losses, and move on.
I think the whole Arfa situation came to a proper head when Cabaye got sold for me we should have kept playing the same formation etc with Arfa in Cabaye's position with Tiote and Anita playing behind him and gave him a proper run in the team
Why this did not properly happen instead we tried so many stupid formations etc that have not worked I could see Arfa spitting the dummy out and I cant blame him !
Someone has to go this summer either Pardew or Arfa or both!!
How many times have we heard Pardew expressing what have transpired to be aspirations?
We heard it last summer and this January – what did we get?
Nothing that could fill fans with optimism.
Of course the squad'll be strenghthed, it's inevitable that we'll lose a number of players and they'll probably include some we'd rather not and the numbers'll be made up.
But, when he talks a out strengthening just what does he mean? That's got to be a question to be asked – quality or quantity or both?
@yo-yo just like to point out why on earth would you wan't our rivals relegated?.If they do I can't see them getting promoted anythime soon so we will be playing away at seasons with no derby day or rivals? You wanna just cross your fingers for a fa cup draw? Come on man
You let the scum sit at the bottom of the league every season just above the zone so we get them 2 huge games and bragging rights.
Good night lads,
Just wanted to point out to fans that think we have any chance of bringing BA back. We won't.
1)BA criticised Pardews tactics publically and hated the way nufc played.
2)Was always played out of position when cisse arrived.
3)Said that he will defenately move onto a another club that had champions league status.
Now, are we currently a champions league club? No. Do we have the potential to? Yes.
Stupid media and journalists. Its said they make around £30+ for each story they crack.
Now toon fans, if you expected BA to return after these facts above then you are in another world.
Its funny because to strengthen are team would mean two at least replace Cabeye which i don't think ca be done. Still can't believe the big four let him leave the EPL. Also replacing Remy is going to be tough… Okay noe we are back to normal and to strengthen… we have needed some wingers and defenders so that seem like a lot of money thats need to be spent. Unfortunately I don't think we can strengthen unless he means strengthen the team we have been putting out this last half of the season which has been the worst in the EPL.
-I mean Delph would be a good shout for a replacement for Cabeye… not as good… but solid, probably 15 mill
-Duricic would be great… 10 mill or cabella or both lol
-Striker will be tough, Lukaku doubtful/ 20 mill or Muriel/ 15 mill
-CB Lashclles or Caulker 10 mill
I mean we are going to have to spend 50 mill unless are scouting is stupid good like the one year we got Cabeye, Ba, Arfa
Snodgrass, could be a good shout on the wing but we can't just buy random anymore. We don't have a proper CM duo, Delph would add a good game to Tiote. Are wingers need actual wingers and then a CB and as many strikers as possible are needed. Just hope we can get players who fit in.
Morning lads!
What I think Parsnip is doing I'd damage control af spinning! Benny is the fallguy – of course Benny is not blameless – but we don't know to the extend what the problem is here.
Benny or no Benny it still seems quite a few players are unhappy. Could a lose in the last three games then backfire on Parsnip and his Dino coaching staff after sending Benny away?
We will just see (and hope 😉 )


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At first glance, Downward Ladders seems like one of the easier track workouts Coach Kate could throw out to us. After all, the first repeat is the longest. We start at 1200 meters and run our way down to 400 meters, just once around the track, with 200 meter recoveries. But the evil twist in the project, the thing that really makes your legs and lungs burn, is that each interval is done at an ever-faster speed. So not only is your distance dropping, but so is your pace, as your body moves toward exhaustion. What a tease! If ever you were looking for a workout that would clear your mind of everything but the will to push forward just so it would all be over, Downward Ladders is it.
I have mentioned before, but not in a long while, how much I love that track on the East River. The symmetry of the orange oval is pleasing enough. Combine the scenic views of the river, turf and other runners with the attentive presence of New York City on the other side of the bleachers, ready to welcome us back to its mean streets once we're done testing our limits –well, then it's nearly as good as it can get.
Running still has the power to awe me. By that I mean: my own ability to gain fitness and speed while enduring pain never ceases to surprise me. Perhaps this is why I enjoy Wednesday night speed sessions so much–track workouts are further proof that I am a real runner. I get to use words like "intervals" and "splits" in proper context. I get to do the thing I love best in its most traditional setting, even though I never ran track as a student. Track workouts are purifying. It takes all of my mind's concentration and body's effort to maintain a proper pace, right on the edge between all-out and just-a-little-more. No matter what else I have going on in my life–good or bad–it all gets set aside for the half hour that I am hauling ass around that track. And let's not forget that track workouts are galvanizing. When I am done, I feel tougher, more confident in my ability to meet the challenge of my next race, and more committed to continuing on with my training. Add in a little poetic fairy dust (running on the track in the dark feels like flying because I can't really see where my feet are landing; I get so breathless that the laps begin to swirl together; every now and then I reel in someone from my pace group, grin) and a track workout can turn around a bad day, a bad week, a bad month and set it back on the right, well, track!
I queued up with the 8-minute-per-mile pace group (based on 5k pace), and quickly appreciated the carefully calibrated speeds the pacer was taking us through. Elemental, involuntary functions like my breathing, the beating of my heart, and even the blinking of my eyes become keenly felt and monitored. The arch of my back, tuck of my chin, swing of my arms, cast of my shoulders, and strike of my soles are considered, adjusted, and adjusted again. I imagine myself in my mind's eye; I imagine other runners (elites and friends alike) keeping pace next to me.
My splits end up like this (with 200m recoveries, not listed):
Distance / Pace
1200 / 8:02
1000 / 8:00
800 / 7:58
600 / 7:10
400 / 6:49
When I looked at these times afterwards, I understood why the last two intervals hurt so damn much. (Plus, I had just put myself through a similarly punishing speed "workout" at the Continental Fifth Avenue Mile just 3 days before.) But, as John Mellencamp says, it hurt so good: I wasn't complaining. Total mileage for the evening, including the roundtrip trot between Paragon Sports and the track: 6.38.


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BU played it's longest game in it's history. 4 Overtimes. This is like the same thing as playing three 20 minute halves. But once the game goes past 2 halves, they're no longer halves!
Whatever. John Holland didn't come off the floor and only six other Terriers joined him. I felt exhausted after the game, and still do. I can't imagine how much John's legs hate him. Good thing he has metal legs.
But, wow. Corey Lowe decided he wanted to take over in overtime. By the end of the game Corey had 33 points. John Holland chipped in 29 and for once he may not be winning the player of the week award - his teammate, Corey, might have just stolen it. Still, John made some ridiculous three pointers to the point where I couldn't even celebrate. I just stood there in disbelief. John Holland is really something else.
Stony Brook impressed me - compared to BU, they're offense was so well balanced - five Seawolves in double figures.
It seemed so guaranteed that each overtime would lead to another. It was rather impressive. Stony Brook would answer any BU score with one of their own and vice versa. What an insanely fun game.
And let's be honest - if you were at the game you kind of wanted to see Bryan Dougher's shot fall at the end of the fourth overtime frame. Five OT's woulda been sweeeeeet.
Boston writer/PTI punching bag Bob Ryan was in the house for the game. You could see him get progressively pissed off as one overtime led to two, two to three, and three to four. Bob (BC grad), why are you coming to America East basketball? This is what you get!
Again, what a game. I'd like to add I ruined my pants, but not the usual way. At halftime I participated in the musical chairs BU version. Four contestants start sitting down, run to a basket, make a lay up and run back to the chairs, one of which is removed. This continues until there is a winner, but at the end the "winner" doesn't have to sit down - he/she only has to grab the prize bag.
I was at a slight disadvantage because I had to do this in a costume. I made it to the final two and didn't want to lose. Sean (sorry Sean) from the band gave me quite a scare, but I don't think he expected me to put a Corey Lowe-like effort into winning the prize bag (which included 1 shirt (which I already have) and 4 Qdoba gift cards).
One of my pant legs was shredded, but well worth it.
For a final time, what a game. It was even good enough for a mention on Sportscenter at the end of the episode, which is good enough for a mention at the end of this post!
January 20, 2009
Wow, I'm Still Tired
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If BU had a better coach the game could have been won in regulation, playing at home against weak opposition.
Dennis always makes it interesting, if you find train wrecks to be interesting.
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- The main objective of a sale is to get rid of the old items to make room for the new. Most of the items on sale are either display pieces, overstock items or returns. Your best bet would be to go with an overstocked item, being that the items that were on display or returned may not be in the best condition.
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Photobox gift me a photo-diary.
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A new Earth is forming steadily, its pulse becomes louder and easier to sense. The gifts it has to share our rare fruits that many of us have not ever tasted.
Just as apparent chaos ensues around and within our the planet, there is another world where more love, abundance, compassion and unity are growing steadily. In this world, your dreams can and will come true. If you are sincere you will experience a much easier and shorter time from intention to manifestation. Some of you may have already been experiencing it to certain degrees. Things are becoming easier and simpler.
You see in this world things can happen faster. The reasonance has much more coherence and thus the energy flows quicker and smoother. In this world evil does not exist, because we no longer wish to play in the game of light vs dark, good vs evil, bad and good (polarity/duality). Evil is almost a silly concept in this place just as it is very real in the Old Earth (because people choose to believe it exists and has control and power).
To fully embrace and ground in this world one has to have their own inner Journey to their heart. Heart centered consciousness is not an easy transition, its simple but not easy. For each of us our journey to this inner space and to our hearts desires will be different, however, there are practical tools that can assist one in reaching this state. We are creating a new dream together, it is no need to do battle with what we do not prefer, it is more effective as a creator to focus on that which we do want in our journey on this planet. As always the journey is within and not without.


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Championships and Masters Meets berths are up for grabs, as a total of seven qualifiers and two alternates from the La Cañada High wrestling team prepare for the two-day long CIF Southern Section Eastern Division Individual Wrestling Championships at Perris Citrus Hill High, beginning on Friday.
The goal for each participant is to win one of 14 divisional weight championships or finish in one of the top five spots out of the roughly 25 wrestlers per weight class to earn advancement to the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet taking place at Citizen Bank Arena in Ontario from Feb. 28 to March 1.
"Three weeks ago all the emphasis was on team-building and wrestling for the team," Spartans first-year Coach Justin Luthey said. "Now the focus has turned toward the individual aspect and we've been focusing on getting better, staying healthy and getting comfortable."
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This document provides the set of standards for K-12 library media coordinators and instructional technology facilitators in North Carolina, including tenets on programs, personnel, budgets, resources, and facilities to guide the building of a technology-rich learning environment. Guidelines are provided in the following areas: (1) teaching and learning, including collaboration for instruction, information access, staff development, and public relations; (2) information access and delivery, including making resources accessible, planning and designing facilities for learning, developing educational specifications, educational specifications for school and media/technology spaces, educational specifications for the school library media center, educational specifications for furniture and shelving, and general technology infrastructure for instruction; (3) program administration, including planning the program, being the change agent, advisory committee membership and responsibilities, staffing the program, budgeting for the program, creating and implementing policies and procedures, building support for vision and programs, and issues and myths; (4) system-level guidelines, including system-level leadership, teaching and learning, information access and delivery, and program administration; and (5) research and evaluation, including how to evaluate programs, using output measures for evaluation, a reference chart of measures and what they support, and program evaluation rubrics. (Includes a glossary.) (Contains 214 references.) (MES)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Educational Administration, Educational Environment, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Information Technology, Learning Resources Centers, Library Services, School Libraries, State Standards
Autor: North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Instructional Technologies Div.
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Exclusive Interview: Zach Wahls on DOMA, Boy Scouts and More
Zach Wahls is an impressive young man. Barely into his twenties, Zach has already stood tall against attempts to define away marriage equality in Iowa state and has led the charge for gay scouts and scout leaders to be given equal treatment by the American Boy Scouts Association.
Care2 recently caught up with Zach for an in-depth interview where he spoke freely on a variety of topics.
We took Zach back to that time in 2011 when he stood before an Iowa judiciary committee hearing on an ultimately unsuccessful constitutional amendment to ban marriage equality. At just 19, he testified before the court that the fact that he, a straight man, has same-sex parents has never been a detriment to his character.
Zach also gave us insight into his role as a leading force attempting to change the Boy Scouts of America's ban on openly gay scouts and scout leaders. He told us how pleased he is the BSA has changed its policy on gay scouts, and how he is gearing up for Round 2 in that fight to have the BSA retire its ban on gay scout leaders.
Zach shared with us how the Supreme Court of the United States' recent DOMA decision has directly affected his family, gave us a heads-up about his future plans to complete his university education, and also talked about his other projects, such as his involvement in environmental causes.
Finally, Zach took time to deliver a very special It Gets Better message.
So if you have 20 minutes to spare, sit back and watch Care2′s exclusive interview with Zach Wahls:
To connect with Zach Wahls, you can head over to his website here.
Zach also posts regular updates on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information on Scouts For Equality, the organization Zach heads to fight for equal treatment of gay scouts and scout leaders, click here.
Finally, you can find Zach Wahls' book, My Two Moms, here.
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You can report a bias or hate-related incident as a witness or a victim. Although it is helpful to tell us who you are, reports can be made anonymously. Filling out the form below will activate the Bias Incident Response Team to follow-up. If you prefer to submit your report in person, you can go directly to the Dean of Students office (Berkus Hall or call 323.291.2661).
What is a hate incident? A hate incident is an action in which a person is made aware that her/his status is offensive to another, but does not rise to the level of a crime.
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Avery Hill continue their amazing run of new titles for 2016 with the third issue of Ricky Miller's time-traveling psychedelic indie adventure Metroland. Olly MacNamee takes a looks at the continuing adventures of struggling rock star Ricky Stardust and the enigmatic Jessica Hill in a book that's like a cross between Dr Who and Twin Peaks, with a heavy dose of NME to go.
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"It means lots of good things to Read" we talk about the meaning of Avery Hill's Reads with creators Ricky Miller, Edie OP, Tim Bird, Luke Haskell and Owen D Pomery
Alongside their high profile releases, Artificial Flowers and A City Inside, Avery Hill are also releasing the 4th issue of their acclaimed (and highly underrated) anthology Reads this spring. Unlike most indie anthologies, Reads features 4 recurring tales, with topics as diverse as silver age comic creators, the history of cinema and drunk Victorian archaeologists. We catch up with editor Ricky Miller, along with creators Edie OP, Owen D Pomery, Tim Bird and Luke Haskell to find the secret to a good read(s).


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Local community council campaigners are celebrating the reinstatement of one of Maryhill's most prominent symbols of renewal and regeneration, by replanting the famous 'tree in the chimney' which dominated the Maryhill skyline for two decades. You can see the new tree at the junction of Maryhill Rd and Hopehill Rd (near LIDL and Taggarts)!
A well-known Glasgow landmark, "The Maryhill tree" was a goat willow that flourished for more than twenty years in the 60 feet-high chimney of a former beer-bottling plant in North Woodside Road. It was adopted as the symbol of the city council's Maryhill Corridor Renewal Project.
In 1984, the chimney had to be demolished for safety reasons, but the tree was removed first and lowered safely to the ground. It was later re-planted in the original chimney top, and installed on a landscaped site at the corner of Maryhill Road and North Woodside Road.
The original tree died, but local Woodsiders have campaigned to have this well-known symbol of hope and regeneration replaced. Prominent in the campaign has been the local Green Councillor Martha Wardrop and Woodside Community Council who have successfully arranged the planting of a replacement tree, which has been generously donated by the Woodland Trust Scotland.
Rory Syme from the Woodland Trust Scotland, part of the UK's leading charity championing native trees and woods said: "The Maryhill Tree was one of Glasgow's best loved trees so we were delighted to donate a replacement from one of our woods to the local community.
"Goat willow is a very hardy species but it is amazing that the Maryhill Tree managed to take root and thrive in the side of a chimney for such a long time. I'm sure that its successor will stand for many years to come as a living reminder of the area's industrial heritage and its renewal."
Councillor Alistair Watson, Executive Member for Sustainability and Transport said: "We are always delighted to help with local community projects such as this. A lot of work has been done by Land and Environmental Services to make sure the area and its environment is suitable for the tree to flourish and I'm sure the residents will enjoy it for many years to come."
Local resident John Duffy said:" I think this is great! This initiative has preserved part of the original chimney, and reminds people of the past. However, we now have a diverse and vibrant community of new residents, and hopefully this will spark their interest in our local history, perhaps prompting them to find out more in Woodside Library."


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OpenSceneGraph cross-platform examples
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This article summarizes the work we did to produce the first two cross-platform OpenSceneGraph examples.
By the time the first technology demonstration of OGS Mahjong 2 has been released, we've already had issue request (to explain how to load images with OpenSceneGraph on Android) hanging for some time. We considered creating a new tutorial for OpenSceneGraph cross-platform guide at first. However, we realized that it's time-consuming and excessive for such a tiny topic (compared to what an average game has) as image loading. We decided to continue sharing our knowledge in the form of concrete examples. That's how OpenSceneGraph cross-platform examples were born.
Each example:
- explains crucial code necessary to perform a specific task
- accents platform-specific nuances
- provides implementations to cover desktop, mobile, and web platforms
- provides a web build to showcase results
The first two examples cover the following topics:
- Embed resource into executable: this greatly simplifies resource handling across platforms
- Use PNG images with PNG plugins: this explains the requirements necessary to build and use PNG plugins
We will be adding new examples as we proceed with OGS Mahjong 2 development.
That's it for summarizing the work we did to produce the first two cross-platform OpenSceneGraph examples.
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- juicebureauAsked on July 30, 2015 at 08:09 PM
As you obviously know, when you receive the results of a Jotform, it is in a table format, one question below the other. When we receive this information, we copy and paste much of it into a short paragraph to send to customers.
I'd like to know if it is possible to alter the format of emails so that I can receive the information as is, but also a short paragraph containing some of the information.
FYI it would state something like the following:
Pickup Thursday the 23rd of July. Consumption Friday 24th of July.Page URL:
- JotForm Supportashwin_dAnswered on July 31, 2015 at 12:29 AM
Hello juicebureau,
Yes it is possible to achieve your requirement by editing your email alert template. Please check the screenshot below on how to edit your email alert template to include only the desired information:
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- JotForm Supportashwin_dAnswered on August 04, 2015 at 12:17 AM
Hello juicebureau,
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Hard Stop Iterations: No Where to Hide!
Hard Stop Iterations: No Where to Hide!
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First, let me ask you how long it takes you to drive to the beach? Got a number? Great. Now tell me how long it takes you to drive to work? Unless you're one of the lucky bums we all love to hate, your beach trip is probably measured in hours and your work drive is measured in minutes. Which one of these two estimates is more accurate? The shorter one is always a safer bet. The same is true with software estimates.
When a developer tells me that a task will take weeks or months, I know that the work hasn't been completely broken down, and the odds are good that there are hidden problems within the work yet to be done. These landmines tend to blow up and take your project's timeline with them. The only way to get great estimates from developers is to break down the long features into shorter tasks. I've found than nothing less than half a day, and nothing longer than a week, is a great rule of thumb.
Less than half a day is impossible to complete, generally speaking. Microsoft releases a service patch, your hard drive fails, or Apple releases a product you've got to read about all afternoon. (You know who you are!) These days I suggest that people have one day tasks. Anything shorter is probably overly optimistic (that's code for wrong).
But we also cap the amount of work we let someone estimate at one week. I really prefer three days and find it's the magic spot where people get their head around a problem. Anything longer than a three day estimate and you run the strong risk of glossing over details that aren't completely understood. It's those poorly understood details that blow up in your face and take days to understand and complete.
In a few days I'll present a few techniques you can use to drive down your estimate lengths. Let me know (in the comments) if this interests you. If there's enough interest I'll prioritize it.
So what does the hard stop iteration have to do with estimates? A shorter iteration forces you to consistently create shorter estimates. I really like one week iterations. It seems too short to do anything useful, but it's not. It creates a very regular rhythm for the team. Each week work is examined, accepted (or rejected or lack of detail), and tackled. If there's a problem, you find out at the end of the week.
That's another benefit... lots of finish lines! Have you ever worked on a project that seemed to never end? It dragged out for months or even years? Bugs, feature bloat, changes in direction... who cares why, you just knew you could never finish it.
With a hard stop, one week iteration, you get more finish lines. The team gets to finish something every week. It seems trivial, but the boost to morale can be significant to a team who's given up.
At the end of the iteration, you look at each task you've tackled (see my post on 3x5 cards), and decide if the feature is Done or Not Done. Each week you can find out if you're keeping up or falling behind. It won't tell us why a team is falling behind, but we'll know they are. That's good information to know.
At the end of the iteration, never automatically roll a feature into the next iteration. It was selected based on your assurance that the feature only costs N days. We've now blown that estimate, so the Responsible Person needs to reevaluate the feature based on the new (and more expensive!) cost. Most items roll back into the next iteration, but not always.
Risk mitigation is another great side effect of the time boxed iteration. How quickly do you want to know that team X or team Y can't complete their commitments? Or how quickly do you want to know they can?
We've touched on many topics here that deserve a much deeper treatment, but I'll save that for another post! Topics that tie in include test automation, smaller feature estimates, planning meetings, demos, and retrospectives. Which ones do you want to hear about first?
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Sunday, March 04, 2007
look what I made
I started a new blog devoted exclusively to crafts. I will post crafts here occasionally but when I get over-productive, I don't want to bore you all.
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Thank you for your comment in my Blog... "He says good things." I'm sure a lot of readers, were kind of spooked at some of the words of Joseph Campbell. :-)ReplyDelete
And they are taken out of context and it really helps to more know him, inside and out. But, he 'spoke' to me yesterday. And I threw caution to the winds and quoted him.
I must *watch myself.* I'm doing more and more of that 'throwing caution to the winds.' Must be careful or I'll fully 'blow my cover.' -giggles-
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