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Megatrend 2: Living with Purpose and Meaning
Our society is quickly evolving into an era characterized by shared purpose and meaning. Leaders must be willing to create an atmosphere of sustainable innovation designed to continuously move organizations forward while connecting employees and clientele to meaningful experiences and their definitions of personal fulfillment.
How many distance-learning leaders are adding value to the lives of learners, faculty and staff from a holistic perspective?
Personal fulfillment is a growing trend and may be a growing trend in distance education as well. Research on the "entrepreneurial learner" in the distance learning environment demonstrated an increase in credit hour completion as learner motivation associated with personal fulfillment strengthened (Reimers-Hild & King, 2006). People are looking to decrease their levels of stress and strengthen their healthy habits while finding greater fulfillment. Minimalism is one of the trends shaping the Living with Purpose and Meaning megatrend because people are seeking less stuff and more life. At first glance this may seem like an odd topic for administrators in the distance learning arena to consider; however, minimalism is gaining popularity in trend-setting places like Silicon Valley and is influencing everything from living spaces, to workplaces and web design. The Living with Purpose and Meaning megatrend will continue to grow as the global population increases and places more demands on the planet's limited natural resources. How can future-focused distance leaders create a better experience for learners and employees alike? Leaders can connect with individuals' beliefs while helping them find purpose and meaning in their educational endeavors and careers while living fuller lives with less clutter and greater health and well-being.
Technology may help distance learning administrators holistically add more purpose and meaning to the lives of both learners and employees. For example, a forecast by Carbone and Nauth (2012) describes the evolution of the "cloud." They discuss the cloud evolving from a place to store data to an intelligent resource that will actively help people improve their lives:
Virtual agents will migrate from being an automated form of phone-based customer service to a personalized form of support and assistance that provides information and—more importantly—performs useful tasks. For example, such agents might design a weekly menu based on a family's health profile, fitness goals, and eating preferences, and automatically order ingredients.
This forecast provides an example of how distance leaders can use technology to help their organizations innovate with a focus on the future. A transition from cloud-based computing to cloud-based living and learning might be help institutions focus on both learners and employees in a more holistic manner.
Two trends supporting the Living with Purpose and Meaning megatrend include: 1) life increasingly flowing together instead of being compartmentalized into work, family, recreation, etc., and 2) the quest for greater well-being, health and vitality. People are increasingly learning and living on the go in both the virtual and physical senses, which blurs the lines between family, self-care, work and play.
How do these trends influence distance learning? As more people want to connect with their purpose, find meaning in their lives, and increase their vitality, educational institutions should take a more people-centered approach focused on meaning, well-being and the mind-body connection supported by the right social networks, experiences and technologies. A few ideas might include:
- Integrating holistic, healthy living and self-care principles into distance learning programs in an effort to create better learner experiences and to create more value in courses, programs and the lives of learners (including the lives of their families).
- Providing coaching for learners and employees to help them uncover their purpose and create strategies and structures to support meaningful actions designed to improve their educational endeavors and lives.
- Adding physical activity and fun to courses or programs in an effort to stimulate creativity, decrease stress, build camaraderie and strengthen overall wellness (perhaps an App or the intelligent cloud can help).
It's time to move beyond the traditional grading scales, discussion boards and homework assignments and focus on the whole person and what life means to them. Helping people find their fulfillment, purpose and definition of success may provide distance-learning administrators with tools to innovate their institutions. Competition for learners, along with their precious time and dollars, will continue to increase. Distance-learning institutions will have to find new ways to add increased value to the lives of learners, employees and their families. Not only can people choose to learn anytime from anyplace, people can choose what they want to learn and from whom they want to learn it. Institutions that add the most value will have the competitive advantage.
9 Easy Headline Formulas from the Famous Ali Brown!
If you have been following my blog, you know I am enrolled in Ali Brown's online Elevate Your Business program. The following article by Ali is really helpful to anyone looking to make a great first impression on their target audience. Best of all, she suggests having fun while generating great headlines! More evidence that fun and business do go together!
Go Wild, Get Creative and Have Fun Making Amazing Headlines!
-Dr. Connie
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In the world of marketing, your first impression – your headline – can lead to either sales success…or failure. It's important to realize that headlines work best when they appeal to your reader's interests (not yours).
Not only can headlines grab attention, they can also make your message easy to read, convey your main selling points, and lead your customer to a sale. Remember, you want to go for a bold statement that the reader can't pass up!
Here are 9 easy headline formulas I use all the time:
1. The Question:
"Are You Worried About Your Financial Future?"
A question automatically gets your readers involved in your message, because they answer it in their minds. Many people will read further just to find out what answer or solution you provide. Again, make sure the question focuses on the reader's interest, not yours. A bad example would be: "Do You Know What New Product We've Created This Year?" (No one cares but you!)
2. The How-To:
"How to Get Thinner Thighs in 30 Days"
How-to headlines work very well, because people love information that shows them how to do something. (Thousands of book titles begin with "How to….") Think of the results your product/service offers and then try creating some "how to" headlines.
3. The Testimonial:
"Jane Smith's Consulting Is Pure Magic – Our Sales Have Increased by 30%!"
Why not let your clients do the selling for you? Their commendations can go a long way in convincing others to use your services. Tip: To appear credible, always include your clients' information (as much as they are comfortable with) such as name, city, state, business name, etc.
4. The Command:
"Boost Your Business Today!"
Turn your most important benefit into a commanding headline. A few examples are: "Make More Time for Your Family," "Look Younger Instantly!" and "Get New Clients This Month."
5. The News:
"Introducing Our New 'Rest-Assured' Tax Service!"
Caution: This only works if you truly have something big to announce that is of interest to the reader. (Something that will make their life or business better.) Don't try to make news out of something that's not.
6. The Promise:
"Give Me 3 Days, and I'll Show You and Your Partner How to Have the Relationship of Your Dreams"
I first used this formula years ago with my Online Success Blueprint Workshop sales page, and then I suddenly started seeing it everywhere, especially for other live events. It's a good one!
7. The Secret:
"REVEALED: How Any Solopreneur Can Use Email to Leverage Their Business and Make an Extra $5,000+ a Month… Easily and Consistently"
Everybody loves being let in on a little secret. I've used variations of this headline through the years, and it's always been very effective. It says it all…who it's for, what they'll learn, and what type of results they can get if they use my methods.
8. The Number:
"7 Secrets of the Super-Wealthy That You Can Start Using today to Build Your Own Portfolio of Riches"
People love numbers. That's why you see so many magazine covers promoting articles like "The 3 things your husband's not telling you" and "101 great fashion finds for spring". Numbers tell us exactly what we're going to get, making the statement more digestible and believable. (And some studies show people prefer odd numbers to even ones.)
9. The Who-Else:
"Who Else Wants to Work at Home in Their Pajamas and Make a Million?"
This encourages the reader to jump on the bandwagon. If everyone else is doing it, don't you want to also?
Take Your Time With Headlines. They're Not Always Easy
Headlines are often the most difficult part of any sales letter or marketing piece. In fact, I typically spend a good 15 minutes brainstorming before I arrive at a single headline. Set a timer and have fun doing it with these formulas. Do not censor yourself, just be outrageous and then when the timer goes off go back and see which ones are usable. If you're stuck, another trick is to write the rest of your piece first. Then scan what you have written—your headline may be hiding within!
Question: What great headline are you using for your business right now? I'd love to see it below. ~Ali
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you also work the "slow and steady" angle for long-term success.
(Most clients Ali works with want to both generate quick cash
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* How to take FREE tools you are already using–like Facebook–and
make them start working FOR you (not just wasting your time).
Just one tip she'll share could help you reach 10,000+ more
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* Advice from Ali and her team of Elevate coaches to refine your
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BONUS: All attendees will receive Ali's BRAND NEW Marketing
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-Dr. Connie
P.S. This Encore Presentation won't be a typical replay. You'll
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Business Goals for This Year
As I mentioned on earlier posts, I am enrolled in Ali Brown's Elevate program, and I am loving it! I am in the midst of pivoting my business model and have set the following year-long goals for myself:
1) Become a Best Selling Author
2) Publish a children's book with my daughter
3) Develop a strong enough blog following to generate income and more of a celebrity status
4) Have fun growing my business, and strengthen my entrepreneurial mindset!
Yes, I am completely going Wild with my business and loving the ride!!
More updates in the very near future,
-Dr. Connie
Change of Seasons = Change of Business Model
Businesses Wanted: Entrepreneurship Acceleration System!
"Entrepreneurship is an area that we are particularly passionate about in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR). We are committed to improving the future of Nebraska's people, businesses and communities. IANR's innovation in research, teaching, and extension education is greatly enhanced through the active engagement of entrepreneurs. To build on our commitment to the entrepreneurial spirit we are in a partnership with Gallup, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, and the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce; to create the Entrepreneur Accelerator System. (More information below). We are currently recruiting companies to participate, so if you or someone you know could benefit from this program please visit the website below."
Ronnie D. Green, Ph.D.
Vice President, Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Nebraska and
Harlan Vice Chancellor, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
202 Agricultural Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0708
Ph: (402) 472-2871
Recently, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and Gallup formed a partnership to increase the rate of entrepreneurial growth in Nebraska. The Gallup Entrepreneur Acceleration System (EAS) started in 2011, and the first year was a resounding success, with many organizations realizing improved business metrics due to the learning from the program.
As a Nebraska businessperson, we invite you to take part in this unique opportunity to receive training in the core concepts of Gallup's consulting model for business growth.
The Gallup EAS program is based on the science of behavioral economics. Through years of research and studying the way people think and behave, Gallup has discovered the powerful results that companies can achieve when they develop engaged human capital. In simple terms, engaged employees lead to engaged customers, which increases sustainable profit, and reduces turnover.
If you are interested in this program, please visit our website to register for the 2012 cohort and to learn more about this exciting program. You will find past participant testimonials and a video from Governor Dave Heineman describing the success of this program.
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Tips for The Average Joe
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What to Do After a Minor Car Accident
A minor car accident can occur anytime, whether you are pulling out of your driveway or backing out of the parking lot. If you do some research, you are most likely to find out that most of the car accidents are minor and are never reported. you have to ensure that you take the right actions when such happens.
The fact that some people do not do what is expected of them explains why a minor case ends up being termed as a huge one. The points below explain what you can do in case you get a minor car accident.
Ensure that you stay at the scene of the accident. Whether you are the one at fault or not, do not be tempted to leave. Some people think that if the other driver leaves they too should leave; however, this should not be the case. If the driver leaves, you have to capture the plate number, as that would be of help when looking for him or her. There is no way to get help if you do not call the police.
Do not stay there without taking pictures as long as you have a phone. If a minor accident occurs; you have to take several pictures with your smartphone. Thus, you should take pictures to serve as evidence. If one or both vehicles are damaged, it is necessary to take pictures if all the damaged parts. Ensure that you capture the way the road appears at that spot where the minor accident occurred. It would be hard for you to remember that spot if you do not take pictures of the available signs and landmarks.
There would be a need for you to find a lawyer. It is important to note that some people find it hard to contact a layer until they have a conviction that it is necessary. However, this should not be the case because having a lawyer would offer the legal representation you need after the accident occurs. You should consider the experience that the layer has when it comes to car accidents. The lawyer would help you protect yourself in case you are the one at fault.
Calling the auto insurance company would be of help. You should avoid delays because the company can use that against you when obtaining the benefits. Ensure that you have the contact of the eyewitnesses, as the company might want to speak with them.


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From Stacy:
Debbie was the sister I never had.
We first met as middle school cheerleaders for the A. C. Reynolds Rockets. Debbie was a year older than I and had Jay Beachboard wrapped around her finger. I thought she was magical. In high school, we cheered together again and bonded over camp and The Jackson Victory Tour. We told everyone a white sequined hand had waved to us from a limo window and we just knew it was Michael.
We cruised around town in her yellow MG convertible, she always wanting the top down, and I always wanting it up. We thought we were cool. Debbie introduced us as Jessica and Alexis to many a young man on Patton Avenue and at Mr. Gatti's Pizza in Hendersonville. We were always cousins from someplace else, New York City, Charlotte, Charleston, Richmond, New Orleans ... It was funny to listen to her spin the tale and try to keep a straight face while talking to these new strangers.
Debbie and I loved to "wrastle" and "psyche" people. We started a baking company called The Cookie Crumble Company (3 Cs for short) and sold a dozen cookies for a dollar. We'd stay up all night making cookies and fall asleep on the kitchen floor.
Debbie inspired me. She brought me out of my shell. Debbie was adventurous and exciting. She encouraged me to be more, do more, and live more. She was the wind beneath my wings. With her, my shyness seemed to evaporate. Any time spent with Debbie was bound to be full of questions, laughter, more questions, and meeting people. She dove into everything that interested her and embraced things so completely. She unconditionally loved
those she touched.
My freshman year at Chapel Hill, we shared a dorm room in Alexander. We didn't really like our bunk beds, so like many dorm students, we decided to build a loft. We measured, designed, and hammered. We were so excited to have a sturdy place to lay our heads and some room underneath to entertain. We climbed up into our loft that first night and giggled and laughed because we realized we hadn't accounted for the thickness of our mattresses.
Debbie said, "My nose can almost touch the ceiling," and I said, "My boobs can almost touch the ceiling," and we laughed some more. On graduation day, she called me and said, "Let's go naked under our Carolina blue caps and gowns. Let's just wear our cowboy boots!"
Don't worry Ray and Sue, I still can't seem to find those pictures...
Life took us to separate parts of the world and on different adventures, but Debbie always managed to find me, or I her. We met in Warsaw, Orlando, San Francisco, Toronto, and Asheville. When I lived in Michigan, she came to meet my first grade students in Detroit. The kids adored her. She explained the different parts of her camera and the process of developing film. I watched as she asked questions of each precious child, and snapped a picture at just the right moment to capture the beauty and personality of each one. For the rest of the year, the kids asked me when Miss Debbie was coming back to take more pictures of them. They thought she was their personal photographer, and that's how Debbie made you feel, like you were the only person there.
The last time I got to spend some time with Debbie was this past year, when she brought Frankie Ray to Raleigh to visit my chaotically organized family for a few days. We laughed over the possibility of switching lives every couple of weeks so we could understand and enjoy what we were experiencing. I wanted to travel to exotic locations to photograph and meet famous people and she wanted to see what having 3 kids with one on the way felt like. We had a blast, drinking coffee on my porch swing, watching all the kids play and getting into a pillow fight, discussing life and its complexities, and sipping red wine well into the morning hours.
Debbie was the sister I never had. I will always think of her when I bake chocolate chip cookies, look at the small sliver of a silver moon hanging in the night sky, or see an eagle soaring high above looking for the perfect place to land.
—Stacy Andrew Arch
March 12, 2008
"The sister I never had"
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Health anxiety is an under-recognised but a frequent cause of distress. It is particularly common in general hospitals.
We carried out an 8-year follow-up of medical out-patients with health anxiety (hypochondriasis) enrolled in a randomised-controlled trial in five general hospitals in London, Middlesex and Nottinghamshire. Randomisation was to a mean of six sessions of cognitive behaviour therapy adapted for health anxiety (CBT-HA) or to standard care in the clinics. The primary outcome was a change in score on the Short Health Anxiety Inventory, with generalised anxiety and depression as secondary outcomes. Of 444 patients aged 16–75 years seen in cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology and respiratory medicine clinics, 306 (68.9%) were followed-up 8 years after randomisation, including 36 who had died. The study is registered with controlled-trials.com, ISRCTN14565822.
There was a significant difference in the HAI score in favour of CBT-HA over standard care after 8 years [1.83, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.25–3.40, p = 0.023], between group differences in generalised anxiety were less (0.54, 95% CI −0.29 to 1.36), p = 0.20, ns), but those for depression were greater at 8 years (1.22, 95% CI 0.42–2.01, p < 0.003) in CBT-HA than in standard care, most in standard care satisfying the criteria for clinical depression. Those seen by nurse therapists and in cardiology and gastrointestinal clinics achieved the greatest gains with CBT-HA, with greater improvement in both symptoms and social function.
CBT-HA is a highly long-term effective treatment for pathological health anxiety with long-term benefits. Standard care for health anxiety in medical clinics promotes depression. Nurse therapists are effective practitioners.
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) occur in 8 of 1000 live-born children, making them common birth defects in the adolescent population. CHDs may have single gene, chromosomal, or multifactorial causes. Despite evidence that patients with CHD want information on heritability and genetics, no studies have investigated the interest or knowledge base in the adolescent population. This information is necessary as patients in adolescence take greater ownership of their health care and discuss reproductive risks with their physicians. The objectives of this survey-based study were to determine adolescents' recall of their own heart condition, to assess patient and parent perception of the genetic contribution to the adolescent's CHD, and to obtain information about the preferred method(s) for education. The results show that adolescent patients had good recall of their type of CHD. Less than half of adolescents and parents believed their CHD had a genetic basis or was heritable; however, adolescents with a positive family history of CHD were more likely to believe that their condition was genetic (p = 0.0005). The majority of patients were interested in receiving additional genetics education and preferred education in-person and in consultation with both parents and a physician. The adolescents who felt most competent to have discussions with their doctors regarding potential causes of their heart defect previously had a school science course which covered topics in genetics. These results provide insight into adolescents' perceptions and understanding about their CHD and genetic risk and may inform the creation and provision of additional genetic education.
Background: SMA1 is a neurodegenerative disease caused by bi-allelic survival motor neuron 1 gene (SMN1) deletion/mutation. In the phase 1 study, SMN GRT onasemnogene abeparvovec (AVXS-101) improved outcomes of symptomatic SMA1 patients. We report preliminary data of STR1VE, a pivotal study (NCT03306277) evaluating efficacy and safety of a one-time intravenous AVXS-101 infusion. Methods: STR1VE is a phase 3, multicenter, open-label, single-arm study in SMA1 patients aged <6 months (bi-allelic SMN1 loss, 2xSMN2). Primary outcomes: independent sitting for ≥30 seconds (18 months) and survival (14 months). Secondary outcomes: ability to thrive and ventilatory support (18 months). Exploratory outcomes: CHOP-INTEND and Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development scores. Results: Enrollment is complete with 22 patients dosed. Mean age at symptom onset, genetic diagnosis, and enrollment was 1.9 (0–4.0), 2.1 (0.5–4.0), and 3.7 (0.5–5.9) months. At baseline, no patient required ventilatory/nutritional support, and all exclusively fed by mouth. Mean baseline CHOP-INTEND score was 32.6 (17.0–52.0), which increased 6.9 (-4.0–16.0, n=20), 10.4 (2.0–18.0, n=12), and 11.6 (-3.0–23.0, n=9) points at 1, 2, and 3 months; updates provided at congress. Conclusions: Preliminary data from STR1VE show rapid motor function improvements in SMA1 patients, paralleling phase 1 findings.
Despite an increasing awareness of the importance of spirituality in mental health contexts, a 'religiosity gap' exists in the difference in the value placed on spirituality and religion by professionals compared with service users. This may be due to a lack of understanding about the complex ways people connect with spirituality within contemporary society and mental health contexts, and can result in people's spiritual needs being neglected, dismissed or pathologised within clinical practice. The aim of this qualitative systematic review is to characterise the experiences of spirituality among adults with mental health difficulties in published qualitative research.
An electronic search of seven databases was conducted along with forward and backward citation searching, expert consultation and hand-searching of journals. Thirty-eight studies were included from 4944 reviewed papers. The review protocol was pre-registered (PROSPERO:CRD42017080566).
A thematic synthesis identified six key themes: Meaning-making (sub-themes: Multiple explanations; Developmental journey; Destiny v. autonomy), Identity, Service-provision, Talk about it, Interaction with symptoms (sub-themes: Interactive meaning-making; Spiritual disruption) and Coping (sub-themes: Spiritual practices; Spiritual relationship; Spiritual struggles; Preventing suicide), giving the acronym MISTIC.
This qualitative systematic review provides evidence of the significant role spirituality plays in the lives of many people who experience mental health difficulties. It indicates the importance of mental health professionals being aware of and prepared to support the spiritual dimension of people using services. The production of a theory-based framework can inform efforts by health providers to understand and address people's spiritual needs as part of an integrated holistic approach towards care.
To investigate whether amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) identified with visual memory tests conveys an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease (risk-AD) and if the risk-AD differs from that associated with aMCI based on verbal memory tests.
4,771 participants aged 70.76 (SD = 6.74, 45.4% females) from five community-based studies, each a member of the international COSMIC consortium and from a different country, were classified as having normal cognition (NC) or one of visual, verbal, or combined (visual and verbal) aMCI using international criteria and followed for an average of 2.48 years. Hazard ratios (HR) and individual patient data (IPD) meta-analysis analyzed the risk-AD with age, sex, education, single/multiple domain aMCI, and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores as covariates.
All aMCI groups (n = 760) had a greater risk-AD than NC (n = 4,011; HR range = 3.66 – 9.25). The risk-AD was not different between visual (n = 208, 17 converters) and verbal aMCI (n = 449, 29 converters, HR = 1.70, 95%CI: 0.88, 3.27, p = 0.111). Combined aMCI (n = 103, 12 converters, HR = 2.34, 95%CI: 1.13, 4.84, p = 0.023) had a higher risk-AD than verbal aMCI. Age and MMSE scores were related to the risk-AD. The IPD meta-analyses replicated these results, though with slightly lower HR estimates (HR range = 3.68, 7.43) for aMCI vs. NC.
Although verbal aMCI was most common, a significant proportion of participants had visual-only or combined visual and verbal aMCI. Compared with verbal aMCI, the risk-AD was the same for visual aMCI and higher for combined aMCI. Our results highlight the importance of including both verbal and visual memory tests in neuropsychological assessments to more reliably identify aMCI.
Edamame [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] differs from grain-type soybean in several aspects, one being that edamame seeds are 65% to 100% larger than grain-type soybean seed. Crop seed size has implications for weed management in grain-type soybean; however, the extent to which this observation holds true for edamame is unknown. Because weed interference continues to be a barrier to domestic edamame production, the objective was to quantify the effect of edamame seed size on the crop's ability to tolerate weed interference (CT) and the crop's ability to suppress weeds (WSA). Five edamame cultivars plus one grain-type cultivar were each sorted to create "small" and "large" seed size classes. Seed lots were included in a split–split plot design, whereby an additional experimental factor was presence or absence of velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti Medik.). Crop and weed emergence and growth were monitored through 8 wk after emergence (WAE). Crop plants from large seed had higher tolerance to A. theophrasti than plants from small seed, as evidenced by crop height, area, and biomass. Edamame seed size had little effect on WSA; however, crop cultivars differentially reduced A. theophrasti leaf area and biomass at 4 and 8 WAE. While both seed size and edamame cultivar influence early-season crop competitive ability, the magnitude of these factors on CT and WSA underscores the importance of considering them not as stand-alone tactics but rather as useful additions to a more comprehensive integrated weed management system.
Psychosocial and health-related risk factors for depressive symptoms are known. It is unclear if these are associated with depressive symptom patterns over time. We identified trajectories of depressive symptoms and their risk factors among midlife women followed over 15 years.
Participants were 3300 multiracial/ethnic women enrolled in a multisite longitudinal menopause and aging study, Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Biological, psychosocial, and depressive symptom data were collected approximately annually. Group-based trajectory modeling identified women with similar longitudinal patterns of depressive symptoms. Trajectory groups were compared on time-invariant and varying characteristics using multivariable multinomial analyses and pairwise comparisons.
Five symptom trajectories were compared (50% very low; 29% low; 5% increasing; 11% decreasing; 5% high). Relative to whites, blacks were less likely to be in the increasing trajectory and more likely to be in the decreasing symptom trajectory and Hispanics were more likely to have a high symptom trajectory than an increasing trajectory. Psychosocial/health factors varied between groups. A rise in sleep problems was associated with higher odds of having an increasing trajectory and a rise in social support was associated with lower odds. Women with low role functioning for 50% or more visits had three times the odds of being in the increasing symptom group.
Changes in psychosocial and health characteristics were related to changing depressive symptom trajectories. Health care providers need to evaluate women's sleep quality, social support, life events, and role functioning repeatedly during midlife to monitor changes in these and depressive symptoms.
We present a multi-frequency study of the intermediate spiral SAB(r)bc type galaxy NGC 6744, using available data from the Chandra X-Ray telescope, radio continuum data from the Australia Telescope Compact Array and Murchison Widefield Array, and Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer infrared observations. We identify 117 X-ray sources and 280 radio sources. Of these, we find nine sources in common between the X-ray and radio catalogues, one of which is a faint central black hole with a bolometric radio luminosity similar to the Milky Way's central black hole. We classify 5 objects as supernova remnant (SNR) candidates, 2 objects as likely SNRs, 17 as H ii regions, 1 source as an AGN; the remaining 255 radio sources are categorised as background objects and one X-ray source is classified as a foreground star. We find the star-formation rate (SFR) of NGC 6744 to be in the range 2.8–4.7 M⊙~yr − 1 signifying the galaxy is still actively forming stars. The specific SFR of NGC 6744 is greater than that of late-type spirals such as the Milky Way, but considerably less that that of a typical starburst galaxy.
To assess produce availability, quality and price in a large sample of food stores in low-income neighbourhoods in California.
Cross-sectional statewide survey.
Between 2011 and 2015, local health departments assessed store type, WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) participation, produce availability, quality and price of selected items in stores in low-income neighbourhoods. Secondary data provided reference chain supermarket produce prices matched by county and month. t Tests and ANOVA examined differences by store type; regression models examined factors associated with price.
Large grocery stores (n 231), small markets (n 621) and convenience stores (n 622) in 225 neighbourhoods.
Produce in most large groceries was rated high quality (97 % of fruits, 98 % of vegetables), but not in convenience stores (25 % fruits, 14 % vegetables). Small markets and convenience stores participating in WIC and/or SNAP had better produce availability, variety and quality than non-participating stores. Produce prices across store types were, on average, higher than reference prices from matched chain supermarkets (27 % higher in large groceries, 37 % higher in small markets, 102 % higher in convenience stores). Price was significantly inversely associated with produce variety, adjusting for quality, store type, and SNAP and WIC participation.
The study finds that fresh produce is more expensive in low-income neighbourhoods and that convenience stores offer more expensive, poorer-quality produce than other stores. Variety is associated with price and most limited in convenience stores, suggesting more work is needed to determine how convenience stores can provide low-income consumers with access to affordable, high-quality produce. WIC and SNAP can contribute to the solution.
The potential role of fall-seeded cover crops for weed management in edamame [soybean, Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is unknown. Field experiments were conducted over three edamame growing seasons to (1) determine the extent to which cover crop–residue management systems influence edamame emergence while selectively suppressing weed density and biomass, and (2) determine whether cultivars differed in emergence in cover crop–residue management systems. Cover crop treatments included a winter-killed oilseed radish (Raphanus sativus L.), two canola (Brassica napus L.) treatments (early-killed and late-killed), two cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) treatments (early-killed and late-killed), and a bare-soil control. Two spring timings of a cover crop burndown application created the early-killed and late-killed treatments for canola and cereal rye. Twelve soybean cultivars were tested, including 11 edamame cultivars differing in seed size and a grain-type soybean control. Spring residue biomass in cover crop treatments ranged from 438 kg ha−1 for winter-killed radish to 9,003 kg ha−1 for late-killed cereal rye. Cultivars responded similarly to cover crop treatments, and with the exception of late-killed cereal rye, cover crop treatments resulted in similar crop emergence as the bare-soil control. While all cover crop treatments reduced weed biomass 6 wk after planting compared with the bare soil, winter-killed radish and both canola treatments increased weed density. Early-killed cereal rye has potential for weed management in edamame, as evidenced by the fact that the treatment did not interfere with planting or crop establishment, yet reduced weed density 20% and suppressed early-season weed growth 85%.
Although childhood adversity is a potent determinant of psychopathology, relatively little is known about how the characteristics of adversity exposure, including its developmental timing or duration, influence subsequent mental health outcomes. This study compared three models from life course theory (recency, accumulation, sensitive period) to determine which one(s) best explained this relationship.
Prospective data came from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (n = 7476). Four adversities commonly linked to psychopathology (caregiver physical/emotional abuse; sexual/physical abuse; financial stress; parent legal problems) were measured repeatedly from birth to age 8. Using a statistical modeling approach grounded in least angle regression, we determined the theoretical model(s) explaining the most variability (r2) in psychopathology symptoms measured at age 8 using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and evaluated the magnitude of each association.
Recency was the best fitting theoretical model for the effect of physical/sexual abuse (girls r2 = 2.35%; boys r2 = 1.68%). Both recency (girls r2 = 1.55%) and accumulation (boys r2 = 1.71%) were the best fitting models for caregiver physical/emotional abuse. Sensitive period models were chosen alone (parent legal problems in boys r2 = 0.29%) and with accumulation (financial stress in girls r2 = 3.08%) more rarely. Substantial effect sizes were observed (standardized mean differences = 0.22–1.18).
Child psychopathology symptoms are primarily explained by recency and accumulation models. Evidence for sensitive periods did not emerge strongly in these data. These findings underscore the need to measure the characteristics of adversity, which can aid in understanding disease mechanisms and determining how best to reduce the consequences of exposure to adversity.
The discovery of the first electromagnetic counterpart to a gravitational wave signal has generated follow-up observations by over 50 facilities world-wide, ushering in the new era of multi-messenger astronomy. In this paper, we present follow-up observations of the gravitational wave event GW170817 and its electromagnetic counterpart SSS17a/DLT17ck (IAU label AT2017gfo) by 14 Australian telescopes and partner observatories as part of Australian-based and Australian-led research programs. We report early- to late-time multi-wavelength observations, including optical imaging and spectroscopy, mid-infrared imaging, radio imaging, and searches for fast radio bursts. Our optical spectra reveal that the transient source emission cooled from approximately 6 400 K to 2 100 K over a 7-d period and produced no significant optical emission lines. The spectral profiles, cooling rate, and photometric light curves are consistent with the expected outburst and subsequent processes of a binary neutron star merger. Star formation in the host galaxy probably ceased at least a Gyr ago, although there is evidence for a galaxy merger. Binary pulsars with short (100 Myr) decay times are therefore unlikely progenitors, but pulsars like PSR B1534+12 with its 2.7 Gyr coalescence time could produce such a merger. The displacement (~2.2 kpc) of the binary star system from the centre of the main galaxy is not unusual for stars in the host galaxy or stars originating in the merging galaxy, and therefore any constraints on the kick velocity imparted to the progenitor are poor.
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Jeremy Corbyn has doubled Labour's membership—a striking achievement. But it might not do much good because the new joiners don't seem too keen on campaigningby Tim Bale, Monica Poletti and Paul Webb / January 19, 2017 / Leave a comment
Against the tide:
Party rolls had been falling for as long as anyone can remember—until Labour's started rising
Membership of political parties has been dropping like a stone for decades. The chart shows that Tory membership has declined by around 90 per cent between 1970 and 2015, with Labour's individual membership—which started out lower—falling nearly 80 per cent. Even before 2015, there were signs of change, especially in Scotland where the 2014 referendum triggered a remarkable seven-fold increase in SNP membership. Increases in the rolls of the Greens and Ukip soon followed. Then, after David Cameron's unexpected outright win, new members flocked to Labour to take part in the election which took Jeremy Corbyn to the top. Many more have joined since, so that Labour membership is now more than half a million. That's twice what it was, and more than double that of the Conservatives.
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Labour's new joiners are unremarkable in age and class terms, but are distinctly socially relaxed
Surveying Labour members before and after the "Corbyn surge" we found much in common between the old and the new. The average age was unchanged—at 51—and nor did the social class mix change, with three-quarters of both pre- and post-2015 members qualifying as "ABC1." More of the new members were women (52 per cent compared to 38 per cent), and they lean a fraction—but only a fraction—further left on economic questions. The new members are, however, markedly more socially liberal—overwhelmingly against censorship and stiffer prison sentences and, as the chart shows, not inclined to tough parenting, as judged by the question of whether children must be taught "to obey authority." A mere 23 per cent of the newbies take that view, against 40 per cent of established members.
Source: ESRC Party Members
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Most Labour MPs will give you the same story: the new members talk the talk but they don't walk the walk—not if the walk involves knocking on doors anyway. They're clicktivists, not activists. For once, the anecdotes are borne out by the data. We can divide members according to whether they campaign offline as well as online (leafletting and canvassing, or "real work" on the chart), online only (Facebook or Twitter) or not at all. Some important caveats apply: the new members haven't fought a general election yet, so we're only looking at local elections for them; it might take time to socialise then into getting out "on the doorstep." Even so, some pretty marked differences emerge. If elections are now won and lost on social media, then no problem. But if Labour is relying on new members to boost its ground game in the next general election, it could be in for a big disappointment.
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And finally, we ended up with an original, elegant, functional and an inexpensive bar that we were able to make ourselves. Even though this shelf project was created as a simple way of adding some useful decorative pieces. Check out our this DIY beautiful piece which is made of reclaimed pallets. It doesn't involve any scrap, but it is still the project that will look elegant in your room.
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The amazing 15-inch hand saw has special 'triple ground' extra sharp teeth that can cut and rip through wood three times faster than other similar hand saws. The universal tooth grind is designed to remove material quickly, and its innovative design combines the speed of a coarse-cutting saw with the finish of a fine-cutting saw, so you can expect a clean and accurate cutting action.
Whether you are a professional tradesman or a DIY home renovation enthusiast, you need a sharp and sturdy hand saw. One of the common types of manual cutting hand tools, a hand saw is a highly versatile tool that can be used for all sorts of indoor and outdoor projects, from woodworking to carpentry tasks, to home renovations or general maintenance jobs.
Back saws have fine teeth and thin metal saw plates, and are used for making precision wood cuts. They have rigid brass or steel backs to keep the saw plate from bending, which provides rigidity for accurate cuts of wood joints. The smaller the saw teeth, the finer the cut. Historically, back saws were used primarily by joiners and cabinetmakers, and are typically more expensive than normal hand saws.
Although the term "woodworker" may evoke the image of a craftsman who uses hand tools to build ornate furniture, the modern woodworking trade is highly technical and relies on advanced equipment and highly skilled operators. Workers use automated machinery, such as computerized numerical control (CNC) machines, to do much of the work with great accuracy.
What is the one thing every woodworker needs? Yes, a workbench. Now that you have or at least I am assuming you have worked on so many woodworking projects, you are close to becoming a professional woodworker. You now probably owe yourself a nice woodworking bench. You should also know that a true woodworker never buys his bench from the market, but always builds one himself. But before you start this project, you should know what a workbench is.
A clean well-organized environment is key to staying A clean well-organized environment is key to staying happy. The same goes for your desk. Keep the clutter at bay and organize all of your small essentials with the Dickies Work Gear 57050 Mug Organizer. Designed to fit over most mugs this clever caddy features 8 outer pockets and 6 ... More + Product Details Close
This creative picture frame project will blow your mind and you will start loving it. It's obviously a cool wooden upcycling idea for DIY decorating at no cost. I just love the vintage look of these picture frames and think you will, too. Especially, when you will get to know how easy is it to build these picture frames at no cost. These wooden frames can make you a handsome profit when you went to sell them.
Any serious woodworker knows that square and flat Any serious woodworker knows that square and flat stock is the key to producing fine work so it's time to skip the hand tools and graduate to the JJ-6HHDX 6 in. long bed jointer. This beast boasts a helical insert cutter head with staggered carbide inserts yet runs quietly and ... More + Product Details Close
Carpenters are trained to work with wood. That means that any part of your home that is built of wood is very likely to involve a carpenter. Framing carpenters will put up the wood that makes up the bones of your home. If you're having a wood floor installed, it may be done by a carpenter — although being a carpenter is not a requirement to install flooring. Trim, baseboards, wainscoting and any other detail work is typically installed by a finish carpenter. The wood boxes of custom cabinets will be built and installed by a carpenter.
This particular tray is made using reclaimed barn wood but the author of the project Beyond The Picket Fence surprised everyone with one fact: reclaimed barn wood has often some areas turned pink due to cow urine. If you check the project more closely, you'll also notice some areas of the tray being almost bright pink. That's something you don't see every day!
Softwood is most commonly found in the regions of the world with lower temperatures and is typically less durable, lighter in weight, and more vulnerable to pests and fungal attacks in comparison to hardwoods. They typically have a paler color and a more open grain than hardwoods, which contributes to the tendency of felled softwood to shrink and swell as it dries.[9] Softwoods usually have a lower density, around 25-37lb/cu ft, which can compromise its strength.[9] Density, however, does vary within both softwoods and hardwoods depending on the wood's geographical origin and growth rate. However, the lower density of softwoods also allows it to have a greater strength with lighter weight. In the United States, softwoods are typically cheaper and more readily available and accessible.[9] Most softwoods are suitable for general construction, especially framing, trim, and finish work, and carcassing.[10][9]
The worst part of the job for me is dealing with legal matters and paperwork. There may not be a lot, and hiring an accountant and lawyer removes much of the burden, but it still seems like I'm filling out a form or making a phone call at least once a week to deal with red-tape. Even something as simple as setting up to buy from a new supplier can require filling out and submitting a tax document. We did have to spend a half hour unloading a wood delivery in freezing rain once, which was a terrible experience, but still not as bad as the constant need to fill IRS forms.
Sometimes called "Panel Saws", these hand saws have a handle and thin flexible metal saw plate with no rigid back or frame. Hand saws have larger teeth and are generally used for quickly rough-cutting boards to length or width. These hand saws were manufactured in very large quantities and are easy to find and usually inexpensive. The specific name of this saw type also happens to be the general name of all non-power saws: "hand saw".
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Finding and restoring antique hand saws can be extremely enjoyable, affordable, and fairly simple when compared to other woodworking hand tools (like hand planes). I love the satisfaction I get from restoring neglected antique saws. In this wood hand saw buying guide article I'll talk about different hand saw types and the five specific hand saws that you'll need to buy to get started in traditional woodworking: dovetail saw, carcass saw, tenon saw, rip hand saw, and cross-cut hand saw. I'll also discuss other urgent, semi-urgent, and non-urgent hand saws for you to consider. Before jumping into the hand saw buyer's guide, there are 3 hand saw characteristics that are important to understand: (1) Hand Saw Type, (2) Saw Tooth Shape, and (3) Saw Tooth Count. I'll briefly summarize these hand saw characteristics below, and I've also included (4) Parts of a Hand Saw :
I believe there are demos on the use of the Dozuki on a number of sites, but you would, do best watching some from Japan. Also, I think the sites of Japanese Woodworkers Tools and Lee Valley Tools might have some information or you could search "using dozuki saws" or using Japanese saws". If I can locate a good site I'll post it here--Good luck, Mainewood
Woodworking is a great stress-reliever, art and hobby. But it takes a skilled hand, a sharp eye and plenty of patience to fully master the fundamentals of building with woods creatively. And I must admit, the journey isn't as easy as it seems. So, I started searching online the easy yet inexpensive woodworking projects for beginners and came up with 45 on the list which we will talk later.
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My name is Anna and I'm currently a global media and communications graduate student at USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Before joining the Trojan family, I attended UCLA where I received my B.A. in Asian Studies.
When I'm not at USC, I'm probably eating my way through LA or exploring somewhere new. Although a Los Angeles native, I grew up traveling the world. During my undergraduate years, I studied abroad in three countries: the U.K., China, and South Korea. These experiences brought more context to my research into the economic, political, historical, and cultural intersections between the East and the West. The experiences have shaped my sensitivity to the varying cultures and consumption economies of the world and the reason I chose to study global media and communications.
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YEREVAN, December 11. /ARKA/. Shady dealing in Armenia's economy ranges from 25 to 45%, depending on method of calculation, Finance Minister Tigran Davtyan said Thursday in National Assembly.
He said that increase of tax inflow ratio to GDP will make it possible to reduce shadow economy in the country.
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Print Reading for Welders and Fabrication, 2nd edition
Published by Pearson (January 8th 2016) - Copyright © 2017
2nd edition
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A digital version of the text you can personalize and read online or offline.
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Provide your welding and fabrication students with a clear, concise tool to develop the essential print reading skills they'll need the first day on the job!
To be a successful welder or fabricator, it is crucial to be able to build something correctly from reading the design requirements shown on a drawing. Print Reading for Welding and Fabrication, 2/e, continues to provide a logical, easy-to-understand path for students learning to read and interpret drawings that are typically found in the industry. Each chapter clearly presents objectives and key terms, offers practical exercises, and concludes with a chapter containing easy-to-follow explanations of the mathematics needed to properly decipher prints. Throughout, the author emphasizes the codes, standards, and industrial practices that students will be most likely to encounter – including concepts and terminology from the American Welding Society (AWS) and The Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Table of contents
1. Introduction to Print Reading
2. Types of Lines
3. Basic Drawing Views
4. Dimensions
5. Notes and Specifications
6. Materials
7. Weld Joints
8. Weld Types
9. Introduction to Welding Symbols
10. Advanced Welding Symbols
11. Additional Views
12. Drawing Standards
13. Additional Drawing Concepts
14. Review Exercises
Appendix A: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Letter Designations
Appendix B: Common Fraction, Decimal Fraction, and Millimeter Conversions
Appendix C: Millimeter, Decimal Fraction, and Common Fraction Conversions
Appendix D: Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe Size Chart for Selected Pipe Sizes
Appendix E: ASME Y14.5 and ISO Symbol Comparison Chart
Appendix F: Master Chart of Welding and Joining Processes
Appendix G: American Welding Society Welding Symbol Chart
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Ones to Watch: yeule
Classifying London residing musician, yeule, as simply an "electronic artist" only hints at the complex trances of Nat Ćmiel's work. Inspired by the cyber and digital cloud that looms over the newest generations, Ćmiel layers confessional experiences over lucid productions. She began scraping the surface six years ago with her first SoundCloud upload, Impure, complete with #ambient tag and 10 supportive user comments.
After solidifying her sound through a collection of releases, yeule has become an idea and experience. Her music feels like entering an echoing, uncharted territory driven by veins of noise and a nomadic upbringing. By further developing and drifting into yeule's identity, Ćmiel carves out her own lane of electronic music. With post-pop experimentations embodied by track Pocky Boy, she cements her creative aptitude and attracts global attention. Upon the release of her latest video for Pretty Bones, she announces her official sign to Brooklyn based indie label, Bayonet Records. Ćmiel is more than on her way. We sat down with the current Fine Art student by day and pop star by night to talk about how her sound came to be. Check out her Q&A below!
Who are you, yeule?
yeule is my reflection, your reflection, your friend, your enemy, a cut in dimensional fabric, a disappearing space. yeule is whoever you want her to be. In real life, I'm a 21-year-old Chinese girl named Nat who takes care of a ginger cat named Miso.
Did your early environment or experiences influence your interest in music?
I can't remember for sure, I can barely recall what really moved me… I'd find my own things to listen to because I hated everything else. My mother listened to Swing Out Sister, my father listened to a lot of Land Lang. And I listened to these tapes clicking, whirring, winding up itself, and the sound of the rain.
When did you start experimenting with DAWs and music production?
I thought I'd give it a go since I had some classical knowledge in piano and could kind of play the guitar. I always thought the sound of analog synths and the digitization of natural sounds was quite insane. Imagine playing it to a teenager in the 1800s. I liked being able to make something I could playback to myself and listen to, even if nobody ever heard it. I was 15 when I wrote 'Ending'.
What were your first experiences with live gigs like?
Ooh, scary! I played my first show in Singapore, where I'm from. I don't remember much… yeule was an embryo. Imagine trying to perform as a deformed lovechild of all your past selves!
Is there a specific artist or genre that inspired you to start creating your own music?
Avant-garde & Noise!
Your music has veins of ambient, post-pop, electronic, and more. Who are you listening to right now?
Nico, Toru Takemitsu, Merzbow, Brigitte Fontaine, John Cage, Ryuchi Sakamoto, Lydia Lunch. Oh, how could I forget Björk?
Can you talk about the creative writing and production process behind "Pocky Boy"?
It was one of those moments, a vivid dream transcoded into a song… I felt like I could see myself from above, and I felt like I had to write a song for her, the one I saw lingering below. When you imprint too much of your identity into the virtual sphere, you can sometimes get lost.. With a shifting online persona, virtual fantasies, utopias, and the rendered self- it's strange to return to the real world and be content with your life. I woke up, got my hands on my synth, and I played the melody of Pocky Boy. Some days, the melody comes easily. This was one of them I think…
Your music and videos, like 'Pocky Boy,' extend themes of the cyberworld. Can you talk about your philosophy behind incorporating consumerism and internet culture into your music?
Experimental music is an interesting medium because it can evolve and create subcultures that exist to subvert an inflating level of control that technology has on you. With experimental genres of music mirroring the digital sound, it mirrors the digital landscape. This abstraction of time and place and culture, all into a 120bpm electronic beat.. It's beautiful, it's almost a cry for help but more so a song to connect with each other. Have you been there before? It might not seem so bad, after all- integrating social technology and virtual realities into the mind's eye of my reality, your reality… Is it the same? Imagine growing up in a world where you prefer being inside the screen.. that was my world…
Since you are experienced with the positive and negative aspects of the digital landscape, were you ever afraid of releasing your music/videos on the internet?
I don't see myself as experienced, I think. It hasn't affected my mind, but it's warped the way I see myself in this world. I don't loathe internet culture or social media having the power to perpetuate hegemony into culture, etc., etc. With algorithms that follow your every move, falling into the cold embrace of social media culture is so tempting! There are many ways to make it your world instead of theirs! I'm not scared…
At what point did you realize your work resonated with audiences beyond your immediate circle?
I don't know what this means. The more I wrote, the more it sounded like music. My early works were noise and static. I fear to turn into something I never was. But I also want to scream at the top of my voice above a mountain and high up the clouds! I guess SoundCloud does this for me.
Right now you are a student in London at Central St. Martins! What are you studying?
I'm in my second year doing a bachelor's degree in fine art. I used to paint full-time before music became this big chrysalis that froze that era of my life up. I now do a lot of performance art which mixes my noise pieces into post-apocalyptic spaces. Ugh!
How do you balance attending university while maintaining your career and artistry?
This is a very good question, Gabriella — I'm a shapeshifter.
How does the UK underground electronic scene differ from Singapore's electronic DIY culture?
I've went to see Kiasmos, Óláfur Arnalds, & Grouper in London in the last 6 months. They're not necessarily from the UK, but I think the culture here brings in a lot of more techno, experimental electronic and ambient acts. As to how much it differs, I can't say exactly. I might accidentally speak for the millions of cultures and subcultures that exist in the music scene. I do know that in Singapore, there are a lot of very, very good bands- a friend of mine, Nigel, runs a label called Middle Class Cigars. Kin Leonn is also an exceptional ambient composer and I love him very much. My best friend Nicky is in a band called Specific Islander. The scene in Singapore is very close-knitted, we all seem to know each other in some way. Kind of like a big troubled family.
Can you tell us about what you're working on now? Any new music releases for 2019?
I've finished working on 12 tracks for Serotonin II. Remember that name… It's done now, we just gotta wait for the aliens to approve. I'm working on the album after that, I think. I don't know what I'm doing lmao.
Lastly, where do you hope to be in the next 5 years?
I hope I'll still be here, it's tempting to want to upload yourself!
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