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Saturday, April 10, 2010
I'm not insecure......I'm just worried no one likes me.
Hi, my name is Momma and I'm insecure. You name it and I'm probably insecure about it. When I post a comment on someone's Facebook wall, I immediately worry that it will be taken wrong either by them or by any of their 600 friends. When I post (most) of my status updates, I usually end up deleting and editing it two or three times before I'm finally at peace that the least amount of people will be offended by it.....then I sit and worry that someone got offended by it. Anyone on my friend list might be surprised at such an admission because I post often and comment frequently and I'm apt to say just about anything that pops into my mind and I usually do. But on the inside, I'm in turmoil that I'm one comment away from being defriended. And that's just about Facebook! I won't even get into how I torture myself with a blog!
Granted, I do have some basis for my fears.....one of my best friends defriended me, people have stopped speaking to me, and someone actually tried to report me to the prayer chain at church several years ago, but that's neither here nor there.
But that doesn't explain why women as a whole tend to question their every move yet none of us care to admit that we doubt or (gasp) regret our decisions. I have a theory as to why that might be. No one is more judgmental about women than other women. Who of us hasn't gotten off the phone with another woman and worried that that they disapproved of or was offended by something we'd just said? Then we sit in misery as we ponder whether they'll ever speak to us again and suddenly we're calling or emailing apologies like, "When I said I like brownies better than cookies I totally forgot that you made me cookies last year and they were like my total favorite cookies ever and I just remembered that now I like cookies better and it's all because of you!" Wheeew! Disaster averted. And that's just the baked goods! Heaven help us if we ever touch on topics like breastfeeding, public schools, 'R' rated movies, or drinking an occasional glass of wine with dinner! Because the bottom line is, if someone chooses to do things differently, we're automatically launched into justifying why we've chosen to do things the way we do and we're not happy until we get the other person's approval about the choice we made. BRUTAL! What a miserable way to live!
So what's the solution? Do we deactivate our Facebook accounts? Do we stop answering the phone and pull out of society altogether to protect us from each other but more often from ourselves? I don't think that's the answer. What if we tried not to be so hard on each other? Maybe we could all just admit that we're human and we're all trying to do our best. God doesn't take us all on the same path, so why do we assume that everyone should be making the same choices? And in the meantime, how refreshing would it be to talk to each other about our doubts and fears? What a load off of our shoulders if we felt we could freely admit when we've screwed up or would do things differently if we got the chance. There's no shame in that. There's freedom in that.
I think men have the right idea about certain things. On the rare occasions that they talk on the phone, when they hang up, they can't even remember what they just talked about. In any given situation, they choose what feels right and then don't think twice about it. They get things off their chest and they don't ponder a whole lot about much of anything. And as an added bonus, they openly admit to peeing outside when the need arises.
So in the interest of following the example of men, I have something I'd like to get off my chest......I've been known to pee outside......
3 comments:
I just read your blog from today and I just wanted to say thank you. I am having a VERY insecure day. Even as I type this email I sit here and think, is this the right thing to say? Does she even want to read this email (well too bad cuz I am sending it anyways...lol)? I know that I can fully relate to that blog post. What if I say something wrong or they take it the wrong way? I am getting out of a messed up friendship right now and I am damaged from it, so I constantly second, third and fourth guess everything I do and say.ReplyDelete
I talked to my husband about this this morning and he said something that was so true. The devil has found a foothold in my life and is using it to his advantage. After this realization I felt as if a weight had been lifted off of me.
So again Shari, THANK YOU, for this post.
Hi, Alison, welcome to the insecure club! Thanks for sharing your comment. I think your husband is right and the devil LOVES this little hold he has over us! Admitting it is half the battle! :) I'm so thankful for your wonderful friendship!ReplyDelete
...I hate it when people turn a lot into one word... GET IT TOGETHER PEOPLE!!! I hate it when... Hold on... Wrong blog! LOL! You are so right! When I was in high school I really cared about what everyone thought about me... Then I had a bit of a situation :)... Now I'm just concerned with what a select few think of me, not people that I might run into once a year, if that. I've learned that the people who love me the most are going to love me just as I am... Flaws and all. Don't get me wrong, I still want to look nice and be presentable. I want people to tell me if I have something in my teeth (that also needs to be added to my list up top), but I'm not going to concern myself with someone who judges everything I do or don't do... I will say though, I am more reserved around some more than others. I don't think my mom wants to hear what I really think about Kate Gosslin. ;)ReplyDelete


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Friday, 4 December 2009
Conference talks in the pipeline
Saturday, 28 November 2009
Last focus group!
1) Students are happy us getting their mobile phone numbers any way we can and using them to get in touch - as long as it's with "useful" information. Defining "useful" is a bit tricky though...
2) Any barrier, however small, is too big and will stop them using new services. This is unless they see an immediate and obvious advantage to doing it.
3) Most of the focus group members only thought about using library services in the library - all our electronic resources; all the ways of contacting us; all the info on webpages; twitter, etc. used almost entirely on campus by those attending the focus groups. So, most genuinely didn't see the point in anything delivered to mobile devices unless they gave them an advantage on campus. Bit of a surprise this! The students were a mix of part & full time as well...
Will need to follow up with some sort of contact with distance learners perhaps? Or more part-timers to see if this is typical?
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Lots of things done today
- Just submitted at possible workshop to the CoFHE / UC&R joint conference 2010 on mobile 'phone stuff.
- Pretty much finished an article I'm writing to complement a talk I've submitted to LILAC 2010 - if I do the talk, it'll be submitted to the Journal of Information Literacy (run by the same people as the conference, so only polite to give them first crack at it!).
- Done a draft version of the questionnaire I'll use to assess how the Text tips & tricks went (using a form in Google docs for that one). Also scheduled the last of the text tips and tricks to go out over the next couple of weeks.
Monday, 9 November 2009
Focus groups
Really struggling to get people to sign up for them - advertised it in student portal, emails to all students, plasma screens, teaching sessions, twitter, facebook.... Everyone who takes part will be put into a draw for an new generation iPod Nano, so quite a nice prize which I thought would be an incentive.
Bit startled so far at how conservative the students are in their thoughts on mobile services - have to see how the others pan out...
Monday, 19 October 2009
Extreme makeover: Transforming the face of your Library Service
My handout that goes along with it is below:
Monday, 12 October 2009
Guest spot on UKOLN blog!
Duly done this weekend and straight up on their blog today!
QR codes competition
Promoted it via twitter (@hudlib); facebook (library page); the Huddersfield Student newspaper (short article); posters; and flyers. In a couple of weeks time I'll put it on the student portal and maybe send out a mass email to students as a 2nd wave of promotion.
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
HHL09 last gasp!
Y-factor presentation: the winners of this years Y factor competition
(innovation in their learning) for 6-16 year olds celebrating their
success by presenting to the main conference. Normanby primary school
showed how they use PDAs & other tech - full of humour, really good
presentation. Lots of videos they made in school. Got notes / slides
in wrong order but coped well with it!
Research strand again - round table format, so got to choose who to
listen to. Couldn't make notes as there were only one or 2 at a table!
Say talks on a visual voting system; the OU mobile library stuff; and
a central repository for mobile learning projects. When I edit the
blog I'll put details in..
Last keynote - the legendary Ray Kurzweil via video link. The
acceleration of technology in the 21st Century: the impact on
education and society. Exponential growth in computing power, we can't
picture this - tend to think linear not exponential. This is why we
struggle to picture the future.
Involved in reading machines for the blind since early 70s. First was
like a big copier. Now got it integrated into mobile including
translation & more.. Predicted hardware would be available in 2008 so
started developing software in 2002! Adding object recognition as
Important for us: need to plan for what is possible at end of a
project as things can change dramatically in a few years.
Showed graph of beginning of life on Earth to invention of PC. Claims
to show move towards singularity- we use complexity of life or
complexity of tech to move to the next level of complexity and
paradigm shift. Says these progressions are fairly smooth and always
have been.
Predicting $1000 for human level computing power by 2020. Just need
the software to take advantage of it. Says we have lots of specific
apps to do intelligent tasks, but nothing for the full thing. Reverse
engineering the human brain is giving us ideas & helping us model more
& more of the brain.
Says by 2029 we'll have systems integrated with our brain to expand
our mental health.
Fascinating talk, nothing new to me, but great to hear from the horses
HHL09 research strand continued..
George Saltsman from the middle of nowhere on the US )250 miles from
next big metroploitan area!). IPhone has allowed them to experiment as
it's the first with a decent browser - so focussed on iPhones
initially. Can find practically anything on their mobile apps - sounds
completely integrated into college life. Also sounds very easy for
lecturers to share materials / calendars / etc. - wonder if that means
they've got decent buy in from staff? Have done research into what
impact mobile learning has had at their college.
First study - all first year students in a class given iPhones / iPod
touches. Had 92% of students in the class with them, so some degree of
backing off by lecturers. People much preferred using iPhone. People
didn't always take iPod touch with them, but did iPhone. Split about 2
to 1 iPhone to iPod touch.
Staff beleives program was a success (but so would I if I got an
iPhone out of it!). Real success - but important finding is that to be
successful it needs to be ad ubiquitous as possible. so iPhone worked
ad it's their own phone. IPod touch isn't as students don't bother
carrying them around, so miss out on mobile, always on learning.
Doesn't have much proof it has improved learning - just perceptions.
Jane Lunsford - OU. Wanted to know if students wanted to use mobile
devices. Dis some action research with groups across 9 subject areas.
Used for students who miss tutorials and feedback in various ways.
Used range of elearnungcstuff from mp3 to testing. Materials were
additional to course, it was completely optional whether students used
them - also covered elsewhere. Students seemed to like them from the
selected feedback shown in the talk.
Also they've tried a testing pilot with 450 students who volunteered
by text message. 20 messages, reminders of deadlines & resources, also
making best use of stuff. Students seem to like reminders - made them
feel like they hadn't been forgotten about. Prefer to email as they
noticed them! Lots of general elearning stuff OU does followed...
Like to see the final paper for info on text message pilot.
HHL 3rd day- first bit of Research strand
HHL 3rd day- Research strand part 1.
John Traxler- Will student devices deliver innovation, inclusion &; transformation?
Reviewers welcomed the fact his paper has introduced sociology back
into the papers. Papers will be published spring 2010 - this one
should be worth looking at.
Problems with dishing out devices; including scaling up- no or limited
sustainability. Country is awash with mobile devices. They change the
nature of learning (& society) - not just an easy fix. They allow us
to sustain community & shift ownership of learning from teachers to
community of learners.
In literature people discuss the blurring of the physical & real
worlds. Mobile tech is like wrist watches- glance, woken into real
world. Completely unlike fixed computers. Blurring of work & private
days as well.
Mobile tech is also changing our idea of identity. They are becoming
part of us.
Haven't really addressed the issue in education that people can be
physical present but virtually elsewhere.
Hard for institution when there is no convergence in mobile tech -
such as PCs. End up with animals running the zoo of using learners own
devices. Real problems with us managing this.
Robin Deegan. Issues & challenges in usabilty of mobile apps. Survey
for his PhD. Lots of definition at the start - should probably expect
this from a research student!
Survey : 202 students from range of countries. 65% use their device
for <5 mins per interaction. Not a lot of detail, ran really quickly
over few results he showed us. Full paper might be interesting for
full stats from survey.
Nicola Beddall-Hill mobile devices as boundary objects on field trips.
Mobile devices seen as fantastic for geography type field trips - but
very little research to prove it. Interested in how mobile tech
changes social interaction in learning on field trips. Using Actor
Network Theory in her research. Boundary objects are shared ideas or
concepts that are shared - used this to explore ideas. Interesting,
lots of people flipping between gps devices & paper, but not sure if
this paper would be worth reading for me, how tranferable is gps / gis
on field trips to other environments & kit?
Luciane Brown, Using mobile learning to teach learning. Focussed on
14-15 year olds & mobile phones. Look at Attewell 2005 for something
on mobiles supporting different learning styles.
She used smartphones that she provided for one class. Didn't use their
own phones. Could only use phones with teacher present. Looking at
groups that need help with reading. Control group did similar tasks
to mobile group but in class & with pencil & paper. Mobile group could
listen to vocabulary words (over phone), practice stuff using7
webpages & do exercises on phone. Not much difference in improvement
between groups. Not surprising- this is in no way mobile learning when
you have to sit on one place to do it. Study sounds a complete waste
of time in point if view. Sounds like she struggled to get permission
to do anything with the students... Has recommendations, but these are
useless without a mobile component of this research on supposed mobile
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
HHL 2nd day, 2nd half
Phyllis H. Hillwig - mobile learning in K12 US education. Talked about
digital natives from the start, for me that = #fAil. Opportunity #1 -
How? Teachers moving from facilitator to connector.
What are students doing on their 'phones - her study. They'd like
to ... Missed al of this as she flicked straight passed it. Hmm.
Barely mentioned anything about handheld learning.
Felt that about lots of the speakers - lots of focus on primary $
secondary education, very little outside that. Very little re-usable
info on Handheld learning. Some talks have been fantastic. Lots have
been nice, but nothing I can take away. A few have been irrelevant
both to me & surely most of the audience?
This talk has completely lost me as these notes may make clear! Bloody
digital immigrants vs natives again! Doesn't seem to know why mobile
phone usage / mobiles are behind Europe. Even I know it's because of
the way telecoms companies gave charged in the US - only just stopped
charging to receive text messagess why doesn't she know it if she
works in the area? Now trying to encourage us to go to USA as their
conferences lack our knowledge & experience.
Linda someone - another company person. She says she is starting a
reading revolution. Slagging off lots of iPhone games. Developers not
thinking enough of design of these things. Distracting visuals &
sounds are not good. Really doesn't like iPhone because of lack of
flash - will develop for android when it supports flash.
Naomi Norman - talked about Nintendo ds lite game they've done for the
army to improve numeracy. Sounds really good - inspired repeated
effort, opportunistic learning, less stigma than print workbooks, ds
fired in pockets, were easy & familiar to use, was affordable! Allowed
more context than previous teaching.
Also showed another ds tool they've done in vehicle maintenance. Used
for refresher training & immediate info - tutorials & games.
Tony Vincent - last speaker of the day. Getting students engaged is my
mission. Boredom is the enemy of learning. Favourite handheld tool at
moment is iPhone / iPod touch. Talking about creating comics,
animations & podcasts. Examples: comic touch; (just mentioned
copyright! Good man!); strip designer; Ali's jigsaw puzzle; flipbook;
voice memos; posterous (email it & it automatically creates a blog
post with the audio embedded). Really nice talk with illustrations of
what he uses as a teacher.
HHL 2nd day pm - 1st half!
John Davitt. 100% +ve feedback on eBay - why more feedback tgere than
ever received in real life education. Lots of interaction. Google docs
to create 100 hour school - lots of stuff in conference connect.
Computers can act to make us the idiot vitesse. Great entertaining &
inspiring talk.
Alexandra Deschamps-something : founder of Tinker.it - Arduino, a
cheap & easy way to play with electronics. A way of learning by doing
hands on stuff. It's open source fir bith hardware & software. They've
been running workshops for anyone to use it. I want to play with it
but I know I've never find the time... Few books available - learning
through YouTube / forums / etc. Finish with 5 thoughts. 1) Cut & paste
good to start with. 2) failure is part of the process. 3) teaching
the value of open source (it's good to share) 4) intergeberational
experiences (teachers parents & students learning together). Missed one?
David Braben. Wrote Elite that I used to spend ages trying to load on
an Acorn Electron in my youth! Consider drop in computing degree
applicants since 2001. Technology talked down by media? ICT in schools
dull & taught by teachers that are often less technologically literate
than pupils. This is madness! Use technology to motivate - tech that's
used & fascinates children. Whole talk focussed on getting more
people into computer science rather than anything more general.
Tim Rylands - big ideas need big spaces. Using a wii game - African
safari. Put text box on PowerPoint and changes properties so it let's
you type into it during a presentation. Very entertaining. Has put
stuff on conference connect.
3rd keynote: Yvonne Roberts. What is education for ... In the 21st Century. Dyslexia is a way for middle class people to excuse their children's poor
Century. Dyslexia is a way for middle class people to excuse their
children's poor performance. Tech is similarly split along class
lines. Public schools always known that The whole person is important.
Better to have one computer between 2- they learn twice ad much due to
working together.discussing SEED skills- Social & emotional
competencies; Emotional resilience; Enterprise innovation &
creativity; Discipline - both inner & willingness to accept external.
More relevant than just measurements like IQ? "whether you think you
can or think you can't, you are probably right." Henry Ford.says
resilience is more important than how clever you are. If you have the
right mindset & are resilient then you deserve as much support as the
"High acheivers" as it makes a real difference in life. the Young
Foundation trying to work from the bottom up, empowering learners.
Doesn't agree with tech as a tool. It's a valuable ingredient instead.
4th keynote: James Paul Gee -"compehension is grounded in perceptual
simulations that prepare agents for situated action" Barsalou,1998:p.
77. Thinks this says that we essentially run video games in our head.
Reading books without experience means they can't picture what it
means. It's like reading the manual to a computer game before you play
it- it doesn't make sense. Read it after looking at the game & it make
sense becausevwe can situate it in our experience. Children out of
school are following their own curriculum through gaming that follows
best practice. Schools don't. Games have in system & overview
viewpoints - allows a cognitively complex way of seeing how things
work. That's how scientists think. Action orientated texts help
understanding - so games use language leading straight to action.
World of Warcraft damage mods allow players to theorize as they play.
Lucidly functional language is good - you can have highly technical
language that all can understand if that language is married to an
action in the game. Gaming also allows "modding" - best way to
understand is to model it? Last- Passionate Affinity Groups: you're
never going to master anything unless you are passionate about it.
Games let you be part of a passionate group.
HHL - first 2 keynotes!
Intro : industry announcements:
Conferenceconnect - people who did online things.
Wild knowledge - free basic account - all web based
Intersog - pocket MBA iPhone app is example. 1 year free licence on
offer today.
Gcsepod- subscriptions for schools so they can give access to iPhone
type gcsepod resources
Main intro - Graham. Money issue for us all... Waiting for
transformation from government - tipping point reached? Tech easy &
cheap to access?
Showed his 4 year old "handheld learning girl" playing with her iPhone
First keynote: Zenna Atkins. Some great insights. Thinks future is
content not buildings / structures (though politicians feel otherwise)
delivered to handheld devices. Passport to future is immediate
assessment by handheld devices not certificates. Wants personal
education allowances so you can buy education from wherever you want,
nit just Victorian style schools.
#hhl now trending on Twitter!
2nd- Malcom McLaren: necer talked about education befire. Popular
culture - all of it says "it's cool to be stupid". Live in a culture
of desire cf culture of necessity (post war). Talent show is
representative if today's culture. Authenticity & karaoke sum up
struggle for today's society & education. Oposites - one defined by
the moment & lack of creativity, one which celebrates the messiness of
creativity. Tony Blair was a buffoon who should have been hung at
Zmarble arch where tyvurn once stood for trying to brandvys cool
Brittania. Beleives England teaches lies / deception through school &
tv. Illustrated by dixon of dock green - he new you couldn't talk to
the filth. Glad to leave school but not glad to get a job. Trainee
wine taster - a job his mother could boast about. Shown job by ex
forces officers - red faced, blue veined, etc. Drunk every night when
he got home. One day tried to avoid hideous lunch by ducking into st
martins school of art. Got himself fired by smoking gitanes in tasting
room. Shortly afterwards went to art school. Glorious cult of the
amateur - trying to be the glorious failure as inspired at art school.
Pistols in sex pistols because they were only 17 & he thought they
only had small penises. Declaration of ewar against society when he
accidently invented punk. Youth has to behave irreverently because of
it's beleif in it's own immortality. When standing for mayor 10% of
vote!) had to create a manifesto - Malcolm mclaren likes libraries!
Suggested putting pubs in public libraries to fund them...
Wants to restablish the idea of learning for learnings sake - the
flaneur exploring. Don't take information for granted just because
it's free. Use tech like a tool don't rely on it - if you rely on gps
how will you know when it sends you the wrong way?
How do we go away from the karaoke culture (question from audience) make sure
people know the real thing is sexuer. Karaoke is about fucking a blow
up doll - authentic is fucking the real thing
Hhl09 - pecha kucha notes
First up - Martin Owen:
"What I'm going to do over next 55 years". Interested in how much stuff was in classroom 55 years ago - where has it gone, want to make more stuff.
Playing with small stuff - tiny micropossers to the computer becomes invisible. Ubiquitous; pervaisive; embedded; cheap.
Learn anywhere. Learn somewhere.
What would Maria Mintessori do? He's trying to create smart e-learning toys. 6x6cm tiles. Lots interact with each other. Putting learning back into stuff. Probably be making them within 6 months
2nd talk - Tony Vincent. Using web apps. Putting stuff on the cloud.
Showed online stopwatch. Avairy thing, minor? Garageband type thing.; Prezi.com; pixton (comics ); Blaberize.com( talking head); lots of nice stuff to play with.
3rd - James Clay "the future of learning". The past - why we do the things we do. We start in Sept. Because of the harvest. We need tostart breaking things down - reflect modern concerns. Remember learning is not about tech. Mobile learning about learners being mobile. Need institutions that are responsive & flexible. Need to reward innovation. Need solutions not barriers. Need culture change.
4th - Marcus specht - ambient information channels. How do people learn with augmented objects? What can sensors / displays do. Context gives meaning.
5th -Chris someone. Using DITA (an XML format) to deliver content to the iPhone.
Lots of probs with projector ..
6th - Jim? Mike? (librarian!) Everything is remediated. How desktop access / mobile web design are influencing each other. )Bolter & gruisin book 2000). Web stuff for mobiles are clean & quite limited in content - starting to be reflected by normal websites.
7th - Stuart Smith - the killer app for mlearning. 49% of uk adults accessed the mobile web? Apps- can be limiting, much prefers web. Mobile web is a flawed solution though. Good as browser is already loaded. Web addresses hard to use.
8th up -Lucy Haagen. M'ubuntu- down to earth mlearning for South Africa. Big problems with literacy on S. Africa.
9th - Martin Owen. 140 million mobile in Africa. 80 million in Brazil. Main concrn is nit having device but paying for "airtime". Talking about project in Capetown. Delivering stuff in 144 characters...
Recipricol reading is what he's used. Learners Got book & mobile. Used SMS groupware - text one number, software forwards it on to everyone else. Ask "what do you think xxx is about?" & then start to read - then have to ask "community" a question. Then re-read; then text a
question to check eveyones understanding. Have to then answer a colleagues question.
10th - James Clay again. 20 web 2.0 apps for learning. Flickr (notes & comments); Twitter (conversation); etherpad; Screenr (screen capture); Posterous (blog); Audioboo; evernote (online notes); Shozu; Google Apps; Ustream; Prezi; Slideshare; ning; delicious; wordpress; qik
(Nikia video broadcast); friendfeed; remember the milk; YouTube .
Friday, 2 October 2009
Text tips and tricks
Monday, 28 September 2009
Article writing
Think I've probably done about as much as I can so far (just under 2,500 words) while I've still got so much feedback and usage data to come back on how well the QR codes are working.
Hopefully it should be relatively painless to complete in a couple of months time...
Saturday, 26 September 2009
MmIT event - mobile learning: what exactly is it?
New articles on mobile 'phones & libraries by me!
Full references below:
Walsh, Andrew (2009) Text messaging (SMS) and libraries. Library Hi Tech News, 26(8, pp. 9-11.
Walsh, Andrew (2009) Text a librarian @ Huddersfield. CILIP Update, October 2009, pp. 44-45.
Friday, 4 September 2009
QR codes, staff presentations
Most important part was letting people play with mobile 'phones to see how QR codes work.
Or the recording made while I was speaking, it was cut off slightly during the questions, but the full presentation is there:
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
QR codes in printed guides
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Starting to stick QR codes around the library
Monday, 10 August 2009
QR codes article
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
CLS poster promenade
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Possible talk in October
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Article in library hi tech news
I'll link to it when it appears!
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Awareness of QR codes
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Mobile quiz
Saturday, 2 May 2009
Engaging our Digital Natives event 12th June
I've pasted the details below!
Engaging our Digital Natives: Technologies to Inspire Information Literacy Teaching
YU Information Skills Group invites you to a training event aimed at anyone interested in how technology might be applied effectively to information literacy in order to engage our students. The event will showcase examples of good practice from the region.
This one-day workshop will be held at:
The Learn Higher Room, J.B. Priestley Library, University of Bradford.
Friday 12th June 2009 10am-4pm
Fee: £35
Lunch and refreshments provided
In the first instance, this event is only open to staff from Yorkshire
Universities and there are 2 guaranteed places per institution. We will also guarantee 2 places for members of the RSC FE group.
Reserve names may be sent and will be kept on a waiting list.
After 22nd May, if places are still available, this workshop will be offered outside the Yorkshire Universities Information Skills Group membership.
Numbers are limited to 30. To book your place, please contact Grace Hudson (email@example.com) with the following details:
Your name:
Institution name:
Postal address:
Email address:
Additional requirements, e.g. diet/access:
Address of person to invoice if different from above:
Order number (if applicable):
Cancellation policy: cancellations less than one week before the event will be charged for, but an alternative may be sent.
Engaging our Digital Natives: Technologies to Inspire Information Literacy Teaching
Yorkshire Universities Information Skills Group Workshop
Learn Higher Room 01.58, JB Priestley Library, University of Bradford,
Friday 12th June 2009
10:00 Registration and coffee
10:15 Welcome and introduction
10:20 Using technology to be more inclusive and effective – Dr Simon Ball, JISC TechDis Service
11:15 Coffee
11:35 Title to be confirmed - Dave Pattern, University of Huddersfield
12:15 Group discussion
12:45 Lunch
1:35 Putting it into practice: Showcase of working examples from the region
First round – chose two out of three from:
Tutorials using Captivate, Articulate and Informs – Alison Robson, Susan Smith and Jennifer Wilson, Leeds Metropolitan University
QR codes and mobiles – Andrew Walsh, University of Huddersfield
Web-based information skills tutorials, screencasts, Flash tutorials, and blogs – Jenny Pacheco and Vic Grant, University of Sheffield
Second round – choose two out of three from:
Integrating interactive workbooks into BlackBoard using Wimba Create (Course Genie); Elluminate classrooms – Diane Kearns, Maureen Readle, Sarah George and Donna Irving, University of Bradford
QR codes and mobiles – Andrew Walsh, University of Huddersfield
Interactive tutorials: bite-sized chunks for new students, and engaging undergraduates and researchers with Articulate Engage – Helen Howard and Michelle Schneider, University of Leeds
3:05 Group discussion
3:30 Refreshments and plenary
4:00 Close
Friday, 24 April 2009
First mobile video
I've put the version online I've tried on my windows mobile device. It looks okay to me on a small screen, so I'll be tidying it up and creating a few more in 2 different formats and giving them to people to test with some trial phones as soon as I can...
Sunday, 19 April 2009
Mobile videos
We've a few videos created in Captivate that I want to convert from flash to MP4 / 3GP files - so I've ordered a bit of software to help convert them (sothink SWF to video convertor) as I should fairly easily be able to update and adapt the Captivate videos to be better for a small screen even though they are a nightmare to convert to any other format!
I also need to create some from scratch, but still not sure the best way to go about it. To start with I might just create one or two "slideshow" type videos combining a series of static pictures with text captions and slides - probably with an audio commentary. I'm guessing that taking this simple option will let me create something easy to view on a small screen. I could probably use something rubbishy like Windows Movie Maker to do this as well, which will save the massive effort it takes to get anything else installed on our work PCs.
Brief presentation in Bradford
Thursday, 9 April 2009
Feedback from LILAC
Couple of other people got in touch as well to ask what we were doing with mobiles in the library, in true librarian style I'm happy sharing anything we're doing - as long as others let me know what they're up to as well!
Links to full text of journals
I'll be putting these on the boxes we keep each current years journal in, so if they are scanned they will try and link through to the electronic holdings of that journal. We'll just be doing floor 6 for now, which is where we keep our business, law, computing and engineering materials. We can keep track of how many people have used the link, so hopefully we'll get some good data as to how useful it is.
QR codes project
Dave Pattern (hello Dave!) had already put them on our catalogue just a few weeks ago.
So far the outline plan is to:
1) Survey all students coming into the library on a particular day to check awareness of QR codes and then repeat this in a years time.
2) Put QR codes on all our printed journal boxes linking to SFX which will check our online holdings - so print journals link up with electronic.
3) Put some directional codes (containing just text) in various places (so scan the one for law on floor 4 of the library, small staircase and it could display text saying "go up 2 floors, turn left and you will pass first the law journals, then law reports, then get to the books.".
4) Link some QR codes with mobile friendly videos and display then put them in the places where the help would be needed most (e.g. "how to use the copiers" near each photocopier.
Put codes in a lot of the printed guides to link to relevant online resources or contact details.
5) Find an interesting way of promoting what the codes actually are! May be able to get a little game set up by September...
Story so far...
One concrete service has come out of it so far, a text a librarian service for the University library.
However, I've just been given some money to introduce QR tags in the library with the intention of blurring some of the boundaries between the physical library and the mobile / online world. I've also been given a small award to introduce some mobile friendly materials onto our induction webpages and link them to a series of text messages that students would be able to sign up to in the first term at University.
This blog will be my attempt to keep track of what I've done and when (so I can write it up "officially" later!), plus what I think has worked and what hasn't.


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Unpredictable foreign exchange rates continue to challenge small UK business owners in the wake of last year's Brexit vote, with importer confidence damaged most from current conditions, new research from American Express has shown.
The fall in the value of the pound over the last year has seen the profit margins of smaller UK importers squeezed by 13 per cent on average, while 81 per cent have seen their business negatively impacted as a result of the Brexit vote.
The majority of small import–only firms – 61 per cent – have had to increase prices on goods and services, with an average hike of nine per cent. Meanwhile, a lack of importer confidence has meant a third of firms have made plans to increase prices over the next year.
The research, conducted by American Express and analysts East & Partners, revealed a different picture for smaller UK exporters, who were found to have mostly benefitted from the fall in the pound's value.
Out of more than 2,000 small business owners questioned in a survey, nine out of ten small exporters claimed their margins had gone up – by 16 per cent on average. Some 95 per cent of small UK businesses that are already exporting intend to ramp up exporting plans further in the next year.
The study found that small UK businesses currently participating in both importing and exporting activities were most confident. As many as 95 per cent of these businesses owner also said they'd experienced a positive business impact from the fall in sterling's value.
Commenting on the data, senior vice president for European global commercial payments at American Express, Jose Carvalho, said: "Those already involved in exporting are seeing the business benefit, and whilst others currently focused on domestic activity might be daunted by the idea of exporting there are plenty of resources out there for ambitious businesses.
"Exchange rates have a huge impact on UK SMEs with an international footprint, and on their ability to maintain their place in the local and global economies."
Many UK businesses owners still have concerns about the impact of fluctuating exchange rates, despite some having benefitted from a fall in sterling's value. Over a quarter of respondents to the survey said that currency volatility posed a threat to future trading, while a similar number envisaged having cash flow issues.
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The weather will be back to normal by Saturday so come on out to Ambleside Park this Saturday for a family friendly event.
The Firefighters of West Vancouver are once again presenting their famous Pipe Band Festival, Bagpipes by the Beach which also happens to be the largest fundraising event for the West Vancouver Firefighters' Charitable Society. Entry is by donation and all proceeds go directly to the Charitable Society.
Gates open 5 p.m., performance starts 6 p.m., massed bands finale approximately 7:30 p.m.
- JP Fell Pipe Band
- Vancouver Police Dept. Pipes and Drums
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Ever since Dash ripped out a dewclaw, I've been worried about his nails. The risk of bleeding is very real. It took several weeks and three trips to the vet before the bleeding completely stopped when he tore the dewclaw. This was before he was on blood thinners too. Today, the consequences would be far worse. The rubber boots he wears on walks are primarily to reduce the risk of cuts and bleeding. We do the best we can, but this is going to be continual problem.
The nail trim wasn't today's only dog problem. Dash peed in the bed while he was asleep last night. I spent most of the morning cleaning all the bedding. I hope this isn't the start of incontinence. Dash still seems to have bladder control, so maybe last night was just a fluke. I hope so. An incontinent dog who insists on sleeping in the bed with you is a major problem. Dot was incontinent during the last years of her life, but she was too weak to jump in the bed anymore, so it was easier to create a safe space for her. Dash is stubborn. Even if I brought home all the rubberized mats we sewed for Dot, he might refuse to use them.
I didn't get much done today. Our trip to the vet put me several hours behind on our daily routine. By the time I gave Dash his morning walk and fixed my breakfast, it was well past noon. Even with such a late start, I wasn't really behind on anything. Other than fixing a never ending assortment of broken things around the house, there is very little to do.
Maybe if I get organized tomorrow, I'll take my computer to the repair shop. I don't know why it is important to me to have a working CD burner. Nobody asks me to make them a CD anymore. Probably the best reason to repair the computer is that parts might not be available in the near future. I got the computer in 2010. Apple doesn't even put CD/DVD burners in newer computers, so OEM Superdrives won't be available forever.
The weather continues to be beautiful. No Spring allergies yet either. I don't think the rainy season is over yet, but I doubt that we have to worry about snow. It's hard to believe that large sections of the country are still dealing with snow when it is 70 degrees outside. It was so nice today that I was even able to convince Dash to take two walks. Hey, when your dog takes two walks, eats all his food, and has nicely trimmed nails, it's a pretty good day.
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The Holiness of God
i love that one of the Adult classes at Church is going through Dr. Sproul's study, "The Holiness of God." I highly recommend the study guide that accompanies the video series. It's free to download here.
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See How They Love One Another
"Beloved, let us love one another…" 1 John 4:7 There is no better testimony of the love we have for God in Jesus Christ than the way in which we show our love for one another. Jesus said to His … Continue reading
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Guilt is Not A Fruit of the Spirit
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Former WWE Tag Team Champion Nicholas [SURNAME UNKNOWN] will finally get the recognition he deserves as a sports-entertainment pioneer when he is inducted into WWE's prestigious Hall of Fame.
"I knew this day would come eventually," Nicholas told reporters during recess today. "This is the pinnacle of an amazing career."
Among Nicholas' many Hall of Fame-worthy achievements:
- He is the only superstar to debut at WrestleMania
- He is the only superstar to win tag-team gold in a debut match
- He is the youngest superstar to perform at WrestleMania
- He got an A-plus on his recent book report about The Great Khali's memoir, I am Giant, Hear Me Grrauguughhuunghhhnrr.
Although Nicholas is best known for his WWE work, many fans don't realize he is a veteran of the wrestling world, having performed as a masked luchador in Mexico named Chimmy Chonga, and twice having won the CZW Ultraviolent Tournament of Death.
Following the induction ceremony, an imaginary statue of Nicholas will be installed at the imaginary WWE Hall of Fame.


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A husband since 1998, a professional software developer since 1999, and a parent since 2000.
JC has worked primarily as a web developer in many industries, including communications, financial, and e-commerce.
During this time his family has grown to four children and two dogs. They keep him and his wife busy and keep life interesting.
He's also an amateur musician and considers himself a decent guacamole maker.
After all these years, he may be starting to figure things out, but there's still a lot to learn.
JC Avena has hosted 13 Episodes.
New Panel Intro - Welcome Chris and Adarsh
January 2nd, 2020 | 1 hr 23 secs
growing families, irregular schedules, traveling with kids
In this episode we welcome two new panelist to Parent Driven Development, Chris Arcand and Adarsh Pandit! We learn a little bit about our new panelist and then dive into topics about irregular work schedules, the kids, traveling with the kids, and our teams growing families.
036: The Process for International Adoption
December 11th, 2019 | 43 mins 12 secs
international adoption agencies, parenting school, process for international adoption, things to consider when adopting a child
035: Summer Vacation
November 20th, 2019 | 43 mins 40 secs
family vacations, road trips, summer break, summer vacation
Josh, KWu, JC and Chris reflect back on summer vacations when they were growing up, as well as the differences and similarities they're faced vacationing now as the parent. Plus, road trips are always nostalgic to reminisce on!
034: Extracurricular Activities
October 30th, 2019 | 56 mins 10 secs
activities, back to school, extracurricular
Special guest, Barrett Clark, joins Josh, Kwu, Allison, JC and Chris to discuss back to school and extracurricular activities for kids: how to help your kids find their passion, the expectations of school activities, the financial side, and what it means for the parents. Tune in for a deeper dive!
027: Fear Mongering and Inducing Panic
April 17th, 2019 | 40 mins 10 secs
fear, panic, scary
Due to the "Momo Challenge": the latest in a series of internet "challenges" and urban legends, Chris, Jess, JC, and Mandy talk about fear mongering and inducing panic: What do we do as parents to protect our kids? Do we, as technologists, have an advantage in understanding "hoaxes" better than non-technologists? Should we ignore the hype and "let live and let go?" And how much do we/should we be monitoring our kids?
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November 28th, 2018 | 36 mins 38 secs
boundaries, childcare, remote work, work
In this episode, Chris Arcand joins the panel to talk about ways to balance working from home with a child in the house. They discuss options for childcare, how to minimize interruptions, and how to improve your mental presence with your family when you are not working.
010: Doing Good with Our Children LIVE! From Ruby For Good
August 15th, 2018 | 45 mins 30 secs
doing good, kids, volunteering
We record live from Ruby for Good about volunteering and doing good with our children
008: Remote Work with Kids
June 20th, 2018 | 54 mins 8 secs
children, distributed team, remote work, work
The panel discusses working remotely after having children (and sometimes with kids around)
007: Learning After Kids
May 23rd, 2018 | 54 mins 13 secs
goals, learning, parenting, tech, time management
We talk about how we keep up to date and learn new things with limited time.
005: Net Neutrality
March 21st, 2018 | 41 mins 51 secs
We talk about net neutrality with our guest Jonathan Wallace. As usual we follow up with some genius and fail moments from the panel and our guest.
004: Managing Multiples
March 7th, 2018 | 50 mins 20 secs
We discuss managing multiple children with our guest Dave Bock, proud father of triplets!
002: Travel Guilt, Playing Hooky, and Getting Judged as Parents
February 7th, 2018 | 47 mins 15 secs
geeks, guilt, kids, parenting, technology
A week of parental guilt followed up by some genius and fail moments from the panel.
001: Greetings & Salutations
January 25th, 2018 | 59 mins 40 secs
geeks, kids, parenting, technology
Meet all the hosts of the Parent Driven Development, let them introduce themselves, their kids and have a little chat!


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MYSORE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations over the Mahadayi river dispute, and said that the decision over the issue has to be taken by the Prime Minister, and not former Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
Siddaramaiah's riposte came a day after the Prime Minister in an election rally on the outskirts of Gadag claimed that Sonia Gandhi, during the Goa elections in 2007, had said that her party would not allow Mahadayi waters to be diverted to Karnataka.
Meanwhile, when the Karnataka chief was asked if Sonia really blocked the process, he answered by saying, "You don't understand the issue, so keep quiet".
The states of Karnataka and Goa are at loggerheads on the issue of sharing inter-state Mahadayi river water.
Over 400 protesting farmers from Karnataka had set off to meet with President Ram Nath Kovind on April 25, putting forth their demands regarding the Mahadayi River dispute in New Delhi, claiming that if they weren't met, they would ask his permission to kill themselves.
With the election to the 225-member Karnataka State Assembly edging closer, the state has become a battleground with public rallies being the primary form of warfare.
Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress have extensively tried to undermine each other in a bid to woo the electorate of the state, as a win in this election is also likely to give an edge for next year's General Elections to the winning party.
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With over 25 Division 1 schools offering him a scholarship Baylor Hebb had quite the decision to make. Recently he committed to Head Coach Porter Moster and Loyola-Chicago. We caught up with him to discuss his commitment to play at Loyola-Chicago…
NY2LA - Why Loyola?
HEBB - From the first day they recruited me they had a vision for me, and saw what I brought to the game. They have a culture that prioritizes winning and player development which were the two most important pieces for me in the recruiting process. Coach Moser has thrived with players similar to me like Clayton Custer and Marques Townes who were both Player of the Year in the Missouri Valley Conference.
NY2LA - You committed to them with a couple of big visits still to go at Saint Louis and Colorado. What was the visit to Loyola like?
HEBB - They only had 1 scholarship available for 2020, so I knew if I fell in love with the school that I needed to act quickly. The visit was great, the players welcomed me in from the start, and I bonded well with all of the players and could see myself playing with these guys in the future. Another great part of the visit is obviously the city of Chicago. There is nothing like the energy and the love of sport there.
NY2LA - You came into April with 1 or 2 offers and in a matter of 90 days finished July with over 25 schools that offered you. What was that like?
HEBB - I always knew that they would come if I kept outworking my peers. Every game I wanted to go out and kill who I was going against to prove that I belonged with the best. With that mindset it all worked out!
NY2LA - Can you talk about what it was like playing on the NY2LA circuit, being one of the first teams from Texas to join. And does that help you coming to Loyola?
HEBB - I loved playing in the NY2LA Basketball Association! I think that it provides a platform that any kid desires. There's tons of coaches from all levels in attendance, so if you preform you won't go unnoticed. I think other teams from Texas and the South will see the success 3D Empire had and will want to be involved in the circuit.
NY2LA - So now that you committed what's the plan for your senior year?
HEBB - My main goals are to win district and make a run in the playoffs. My personal goals are to be the best leader I can be, because we have a young group. And I'm shooting for ALL STATE.
Hebb was the offensive player of the year in the NY2LA Association. His recruitment exploded after a strong April and an outstanding July. More than just a shooter, Hebb combines elite skill with a high IQ and it's easy to see him being an impact player at the next level. Loyola and Coach Moser got a good one in this young man. Congrats Baylor!


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England vs Australia Live Stream Reddit Online Free HD Coverage. It's the Quarterfinal day of Rugby World Cup 2019. Australia will face England today. Find out full options to watch the game online. The matches are tied (3-3) now and it's Game 1 now. Rugby World Cup 2019 is all on fire, and people are eager to watch the game. We are on the fourth game of Australia vs England match on Sunday. Well, we could have gotten away even by not mentioning this but we had to. Its Rugby World Cup and excitement are just in the air. Speaking about Australia vs England. Well, it's going to be a hell of a match and missing it would be a sin for any Rugby World Cup lover. You just can't afford to miss it.
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There will be a lot of channels, sites, and other platforms where interested viewers can watch the All Blacks vs Ireland 2019 live online. However, in line to make this guide a no-brainer for you all, we will categorize the live stream options into fragments. Where the first section will deal with the countries and the respective live stream options available. While the second and third will emphasize on how can one watch the event live online from anywhere in the world?
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Check for Formula one streams or All Blacks vs Ireland Reddit live stream and get free links to the race. Reddit has become one of the most trusted ways to live stream sporting event from across the world online.
Above all, the reason behind this being the FREE stream links which flood over Reddit. However, do keep in mind that even these links are free they are filled with click-ads, and using an adblocker for the same purpose is going to be the most ideal decision.
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Consumers Energy 400 is one such race in which the star riders claims the victory. While the race is on run and it is the 74 th edition. We are all so excited for it to happen today that is majorly between the Hamilton and Mercedes. We have both supporters but still, Hamilton fans are over cheerful and are sure that they would be the winner. Let's see where they reach up to.
Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports F1 remains to be the official broadcaster in the UK to provide exclusive coverage of the live race actions from the Red Bull Ring. So, if you are already a subscriber to Sky Sports in the UK, you are pretty much covered. Apart from that, there is good news for online viewers as well. The Sky Go application will let you watch the live race actions from the circuit on various other platforms online. Few of them includes laptops, smartphones, and other mobile devices.
For viewers, who don't want to opt for a subscription to Sky to only watch the 2019 All Blacks vs Ireland live online can get hold of a Now TV Sports Pass and enjoy the experience. A Now TV Sports Pass retails at around £8.99 per day or £14.99 for a week full of subscription to Sky.
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Fans and viewers from Australia can watch it on Kayo Sports. However, the event will be on a pay-to-stream basis for viewers willing to watch it on Kayo. The Kayo Sports Basic package will make sure to stream the event live online, and the subscription cost for it will be $25 for a month. Subscribers can stream race day actions live simultaneously from two separate devices. Kayo Sports Premium pack will also stream the Sunday event live online and additionally provide streaming to three devices simultaneously. The subscription cost for Kayo Premium is $35 for a month.
FOX Sports
The king of Live Sports Streaming service provider FOX Sports entered their third year of a five-year contract signed with F1. Hence, making it clear for the Australian viewers that they get to enjoy all the other races of this year as well. For a viewer willing to catch the race day actions the cord-cutter way can do so with FOX Sport's online platform Foxtel Now. Last season, FOX was home to some of the biggest motorsports action from in and around Australia, and as it seems, the case is no different for this season as well.
Watch The Australia vs England | US & Canada
US viewers get to watch the 2019 All Blacks vs Ireland live online at ESPN. The network holds the exclusive broadcasting rights in the country. Great news for everyone with cable TV services. However, don't worry if you are a cord-cutter. Renowned Digital TV Service providers like Sling and Fubo will help you to solve the purpose.
Both RDS and TSN hold broadcasting rights to stream the 2019 All Blacks vs Ireland live online to their viewers. Again anyone who doesn't watch live TV on cable, can surely head to Sling or Fubo TV and enjoy live race day actions from the Red Bull Ring Circuit this Sunday.
Watch The 2019 Australia vs England | New Zealand
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is again going to step in to take care of New Zealand viewers. The 2019 All Blacks vs Ireland will have Sky Sports in New Zealand as their official broadcasters. Also, if someone finds Sky's service expensive in the country, can opt for Foxtel Networks to watch the event live online.
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There are a lot of F1 fans from India as well, and as good news, Hotstar is going to be the place where fans and viewers of this sporting fantasy from India get to catch live race day actions from the 2019 All Blacks vs Ireland this Sunday. However, a subscription to Hotstar Sports is a mandate and which retails at around Rs. 299 for a year.
Watch The 2019 Australia vs England | From Anywhere in the World
One might face a geo-block error while trying to access live streams from the above mentioned official broadcasters. However, for viewers from anywhere in the world trying to watch the 2019 All Blacks vs Ireland Live online can easily do so with the help of a good VPN service provider.
A VPN is an application which alters your original IP address and assigns you a new one. The software is of great use especially, when it comes to live streaming TV content from anywhere in the world.
Our recommendations will be Express VPN here. Express VPN offers best in class VPN service with blazing fast net speeds. It is also equally good to stream live content online. You can get ExpressVPN now for 49% off their 12-month package at only $6.67/month to watch other such exciting sporting content.
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Fubo TV
The best way an American viewer can watch the live stream actions from the Red Bull Ring circuit this Sunday will be at Fubo TV. At $45 per month, one gets exclusive access to premium TV content all month long.
Sling TV
Sling TV is another such cord-cutter streaming service provider which is affordable and provides access to all leading sports channels at the same time. The subscription cost for Sling TV is at around $25 per month.
PlayStation Vue
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YouTube TV
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Track Details and Lineup | German Grand Prix
The 2019 F1 season is here at the German soil which implies only one thing, it is time for the drivers to accelerate their hearts out at the Red Bull Ring. Previously known as the Osterreichring. However, a new name supposedly does not change this track's history for some intense and crazy driving. The track starts out in satisfying speed with three simple straights. It is then downhill for all those twists and turns which then starts taking test of both the driver and the car.
The season sees Lewis Hamilton leading, with teammate Valtteri Bottas starting second and Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel following in to take the third spot. After eight races of this season, it is Mercedes who looks forward to total domination. Moreover, with Hamilton winning six from the last four in a row, how can anyone even expect to beat them. However, Sebastian Vettel looks in good shape and will try his level best to give Ferrari the top spot.
Again, on the other hand, Mercedes at the 2018 All Blacks vs Ireland suffered two broken cars and no points. It was Max Verstappen from team Red Bull to win with Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel closing in the third place. Hence all things combined it has made the All Blacks vs Ireland 2019 the race this season's been looking forward to.
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The Sweetest Thing
At the Denver airport Claudia pops the rear hatch and I get out
"Call you when I land," I whisper in her ear. She stops hugging first.
"Have a good flight," she waves.
"Don't watch that movie with another guy!" I call out before she gets back in the Jeep.
She turns, smiles, then says something like, "I'll probably go home and cry." Or at least that's what I think she says. Hope she says. The noise from passing jets drowns her out. The Jeep needs servicing. Leaking oil onto the asphalt. I left my Billie Holliday CD in her living room. She'd find the notes in that serial killer book. Then the poems. I try too hard. I should rent Pretty in Pink again. Get some advice from Duckie. Or the Diceman.
I watch her drive away and reach for my smokes. She hates to see me smoke. It was a three hour drive from Avon and I chewed Trident to fight the urge. I know it's a filthy habit, but airplanes make me nervous. Lots of things make me nervous. I hate airports.
We had rented Henry and June last night, but never got around to watching it. Dinner on top of a mountain. Wine. Then came the lightning. The gondola lift was shut down and we were informed that it wouldn't resume until the storm had passed. So we ordered more spinach and artichoke dip, then another bottle, laughing about being stranded in such a beautiful place. I told her there was no one else on the planet I'd rather be stranded on a mountain with. I wasn't lying. I never lied to her. I also wasn't lying when I told her the only time I had cheated on Ally was with her. Four years ago.
When we finally got home, I took a shower and we had religious sex. Twice. No bruises this time, but I did see angels when I closed my eyes. I never saw angels with Ally. Lust. Desire. Love. But no angels. Wim Winders would be proud.
My cell rings. It's Claudia.
"You left your sunglasses," she says.
"I'll get them the next time I'm up," I tell her.
"When will that be?"
"Maybe a few months," I lie, knowing I've burned all my vacation time for the rest of the year.
"This is getting to be a regular trip for you, isn't it?"
"Well, you can always come see me."
She laughs. "I'll think about it."
She always laughs when I ask why she never comes to me. It's a bubbling, girlish, endearing, sweet, glowing laugh. I have it recorded on tape. I did it one night when she didn't know, just to get it down. Just for the times when she's not there. Just for the times when I can't get to sleep. Which is most of the time. She said I snore, even with the strips on my nose. Ally told me the same thing. Couples saying goodbye. Kissing. Hugging. Doors slamming. Luggage checked. The morning sun makes me squint.
"You get the exit row again?" she asks.
"Gonna try. With my long legs I'm hoping they take mercy on me."
"It's an airline, Richard, they take mercy on no one."
"Right." Silence. Don't know what else to say. We've said it all. Except the big three. I told her in an email once and she laughed it off.
"Well go on in and get your ticket," she finally says.
"I'll miss you," I whisper.
"Go on," she says, "call me when you land."
She hangs up. She always hangs up first. I finish my cigarette, then go and get my ticket. They have one exit row seat left. Window. I snag it.
Security is next. I take off my shoes, dig out my wallet, pen, phone, change. All of it goes in the plastic tub. I feel naked walking through the metal detector. No alarms go off. Story of my life. Why doesn't she feel the same way? Why is she so cold sometimes? No romance. Someone to hang out with six times a year? I felt the same way with Ally. One who loves and one who is loved.
I head straight for the bar. Jack and coke. It's early, but airports make me feel like drinking. The waitress tries to force some small talk, but I'm just not in the mood.
I changed my Myspace profile to "in a relationship" before I came to see her this time. She spotted it right away, texed me and wanted to know who I was seeing. "You, silly," I wrote her back. "Oh," she replied. That was it. Fear of commitment. I thought that was a guy thing. Ally still has keys to my truck. Ally still has a lot of things.
"You need another one, hon?" the waitress asks.
I look down. My glass has nothing but ice left. "Hit me again," I tell her.
True, we both like to drink. She's got a belly now from the beer. But I adore it. The sweetest thing. I try and imagine a child inside there. My child. Yes, it's that serious. She's not sure. She's five years younger than I am.
"How about this weather, huh?" a guy next to me asks. Suit. Clean cut. Looks like scotch in his glass. Wedding ring.
"Nice," I say, nodding to the mountains. "It was all snow and ice last time I was up."
"Business or pleasure?" he asks.
"A little of both."
He raises his glass and we toast. A total stranger. I'll never see him again. Married to his wife, his job, his kids, his car, his house, his life insurance. Commitment.
"Great day for flying," he says.
Great day for sleeping late with her beside me. My hands would find her belly, then lower. It never took very much to get her wet. Is that a good sign? Is it me or just anticipation of the final act? She always has an orgasm. At least I think. Ally confessed to faking a few. Towards the end it was more like a chore. A duty. A job. No wonder Van Gogh cut off his ear. Dali kept a mistress most of his life. He made her immortal. Muse and mistress.
There was a paper on the bar. Employment section. Accountant. Bartender. Marketing. The cost of living was higher here. Claudia was paying two grand a month on her condo. I had nothing to go back to. Ally had both cats, my paintings, books, TV. Take a leap. Don't look back. Call her now. Come back and get me. Probably halfway to Vail by now. She'd be pissed. I'd tell her that love made you do crazy things. She'd laugh. I needed to hear that laugh again. I needed.
"Those are going down pretty easy this morning," my waitress says. I looked down. My glass was empty again.
"We like to drink," I tell her.
"We sure do," she winked. "Another one?"
"Why not, she doesn't love me," I tell her.
"Why don't you ask her?" she says.
"I shouldn't have to ask."
She walked away. I reach for my phone. No. Leave it alone. Give her some time.
"To love," the stranger next to me says, holding up his glass. His wedding ring glints in the clear sunshine.
I suddenly hate him. I get up, move to the nearest table, and turn my back. Smug. Self-assured. Happy. It could be me in ten years. It could be me in five. Stop kidding yourself. Broke, alcoholic, and alone, that's what you'll be. Stalking younger girls who work in Blockbuster. Renting movies they've never heard of. Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf? Charade.
"You call her?" the waitress asks as she sets my drink down.
I look down at my phone. There's her name and number on the screen. All I have to do is press the green button. One action setting into motion an equal and opposite reaction. Dominos falling. Making the mouse trap go "snap".
"No," I finally say. "I'm gonna give her some space."
"Lot of good jobs here," she says, nodding to the paper.
I look down. Three want ads are circled. I wouldn't even have to rent a U-Haul to get my stuff up here. Then again I could get new stuff. Shed my skin. Begin again.
"Let me get my tab," I tell her.
She flashes me a sad look, then turns. I pay, leave her a good tip, then head for my gate. So many faces. Most of them don't even show any hint of emotion. Just waiting for something to happen. Occupying space until their flight arrives. Working on laptops. Reading. Killing time. I can't stand airports. Just a few more days with her. That's all I needed. Wanted. Craved. Pan's Labyrinth is two days late. I could get Ally to return it. She still had keys to the apartment. Was that poor little girl just imagining the whole thing? I had to forward through all the torture stuff. Just can't take that, even if it is make believe.
"No sir, I can't do that," the girl at the ticket counter says.
"But I have to hear her say it," I tell her. "At least once."
"I'm sorry sir."
I start walking toward the glass doors. They'd fire me. I miss my cats. 1 checked bag held indefinitely at the Memphis airport. She hates my smoking. No clean clothes. I'd have to go through security again anyway. Naked. I never lied to her. Jets overhead. We could watch that movie together tonight. Anais Nin had no trouble saying it. We could get stuck on top of a mountain again. More religious sex. More angels. More. She'd laugh. Maybe if I got her a ring? Down on my knees. In front of God and everybody.
Couples saying goodbye. Kissing. Hugging. Why did she always stop hugging first? I hate airports.Keith Wood successfully escaped from Philadelphia, lived in Austin, Texas for a while, but now is back home in Mississippi. He has been published in a few little magazines and wrote for Woopsy magazine for a while. He sends most of his stories and poems to Underground Voices and Cherry Bleeds, and hopes that his mom isn't reading any of them.
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Listen: Four Tet's Newest Two-Hour NTS Radio Mix
Features his own remixes alongside cuts from everyone from Simon and Garfunkel to Madvillain.
Four Tet's doing a monthlong residency at London's NTS Radio, and he's just shared the mix he played this week for his second show - so, if you've got two hours to kill and need a soundtrack, give this one a shot. From classic folk and rock to Wu-Tang Clan and Madvillain, it spans the musical realm, and allows Kieran Hebden a chance to deliver some of his own remixes, including his recent take on Lana Del Rey's "West Coast." Check it out below.


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Nordstrom has just concluded the first phase of a major downtown Seattle store remodel, but as part of the renovations, some customers won't even have to walk through the door.
Of course, the purpose of the remodel is to draw in new shoppers, but the Seattle-based department store also wants to appeal to online shoppers who are seeking speed and convenience.
Nordstrom has begun testing curbside pickup for purchases made online, so in addition to having the option of having items shipped to a home, customers will also be able to pick up purchases without getting out of their car.
For example, in Seattle, customers will be able to pull up to the entrance on Sixth Avenue, where they will text or call to let a customer service representative know they have arrived. Purchases made online during regular business hours are ready within one hour of placing the order, the retailer says. Customers receive an email confirming when their item is ready, with the number to call or text.
Curbside pickup is being tested in 20 stores across the country. Another Seattle-area store where it is available, is Alderwood Mall, according to Nordstrom spokesman Dan Evans. "We were able to launch this test quickly and empowered the stores to work with mall owners (if necessary) to create a designated parking spot with signage making it easy and fast for their customers," he said.
In addition to online purchases, people who have ordered alterations in the men's department will also be able to pick up items.
Last week, Nordstrom said it finished remodeling the third and fourth floors of the downtown Seattle flagship store. In a tour with reporters, The Seattle Times reports the store feels much airier with lots of natural light coming through the windows. Customers can also treat themselves to a meal or a cocktail in a new cafe, and a fancy cocktail and tapas bar called Habitant.
The idea behind the design was to create an "international destination," appealing to travelers from Beijing or Shanghai. Wooing this constituency becomes even more important as local customers turn to the Internet to shop.


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Happy Friday, Indivisibles! We hope you are cruising through this week and feeling all of the sweet, sweet political energy in the air around us!! With only 3.5 weeks till the midterm elections, we are definitely in crunch mode. Here's how you can help this weekend:
1. SATURDAY – Canvassing to Lewiston, ME. Can you volunteer one day for a campaign? Meet us at 10 AM on Saturday 10/13 (and every Saturday!) at Porter Square Books to head up to Lewiston to canvass for Jared Golden, a candidate for Congress in ME-2. Holler at Kristin Mannke on Slack with any questions – she's our Canvassing Queen!
2. SUNDAY – Phonebanking at Activist Afternoons. Our regular crew will be a presence from 4-6pm at Workbar in Central Square. Come by to make calls for Jared (in case you didn't get enough on Saturday!). Activist Afternoons has been buzzing lately, with a record 90 attendees last week. One thing's for certain – you will not be alone in your campaigning efforts! Please contact Ann Lurie or Ginger Leib on Slack with any questions!
Looking beyond this weekend, mark your calendars for a few more exciting events:
– Tuesday, September 23rd: Phonebanking for NY-2 Congressional candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley, 6-8pm at the Somerville Public Library
– Saturday, September 27th: We're hosting a benefit concert! Songs for Trumplandia will take place at ONCE Ballroom, featuring singer-songwriter Ron Israel and folk/roots band The Lied To's. Tickets are $10 at the Eventbrite page or at the door. This promises to be a celebratory and inspiring event with lots of good tunes to get us in the mood for the midterms! Facebook event here.
Monday, September 29: Phonebanking for the Yes on 3 campaign to explicitly protect transgender people from discrimination in public spaces, 6-8pm at the Somerville Public Library.
That's all for now! As always, feel free to be in touch with your questions, concerns, hopes and dreams! We are proud of all the progressive campaigns we have supported and look forward to even more action in the upcoming weeks! To November 6 (and beyond!).
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|Grabthar's Hammer
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Grabthar's Hammer is a Unique Item dropped by Grabthar the Overbearing in the Forum Highlands.
Weapon stats
- Earth damage: 19-35 (req. 9 Hammer Mastery)
- Damage +15% (while Health is above 50%)
- Health +30
Collector / Weaponsmith counterpart
This weapon's stats can be fully duplicated with:
- A War Hammer from Sarad in Droknar's Forge
- A Bludgeoner from Manzo in Kaineng Center
- A Barrel Hammer from Hahbe in Marga Coast
- A Hammer from any weaponsmith in Eye of the North
Combined with:
- A perfect "Strength and Honor" inscription
- An Ebon Hammer Haft
- A perfect Hammer Grip of Fortitude
See this page for collector counterparts.
- The name is taken from the catchphrase for the Galaxy Quest character Dr. Lazarus of Tev'Meck: "By Grabthar's hammer, by the suns of Warvang, you shall be avenged!"
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Following on from episode sixty-two, this time Jon and Alex delve into the different types of energy systems in the body and the role of the heart in improving conditioning. Other topics discussed include:
- Pre-workout supplements
- The types of energy systems
- Benefits of aerobic and glycolytic training
- What is stroke volume
- Why is stroke volume important when it comes to conditioning?
- What is concentric and eccentric hypertrophy of the heart?
- What exactly does cardiac output mean?
- Different training options when it comes to cardiac output
- The drawback of doing too much high intensity conditioning
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Fraudsters could be able to intercept Icelandic banking customers who try to rescue their savings.
David Holman, director at First Cyber Security, claimed that as the Financial Services Compensation Service has just announced the mechanism for icesave customers to get their money back from the financially troubled Icelandic bank, fraudsters will be able to intercept with spam emails.
The bank told its 230,000 savers that each of the savers will receive two emails and that they will have to login to their existing icesave account to nominate and give details of their alternative account which is to be credited with their savings. Holman claimed that the customers expecting an e-mail to be received will encourage customers to give away other banking details.
Holman said: "Putting savers who are desperate to get their savings back at this level of additional risk is inexcusable. It is so easy to set up a copy of an authentic website and send out mass emails and have consumers believe them to be real.
"Many major organisations that wish to protect their brand integrity and continue the trust they have built with their customers to their online experience, need to consider a failsafe method of building in trust and consumer confidence using the very latest third party trust mechanisms which are now available."
Recent figures released by the UK Payments authority APACs, show that 18 per cent of people still select website addresses from emails they receive without realising that they could be giving their personal information to a fraudster. Whilst the banking code allows communication with customers by email, most banks actively discourage its use, as fraudulent emails giving fraudulent website links are prevalent throughout most email inboxes.


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Kern & Sohn Precision Scales
- Within two days the story had reached an audience of over 355m in 152 countries, with three requests every minute from people wanting to weigh the gnome.
- The story was Twitter Top News and after one month, 16,386 websites had linked to GnomeExperiment.com - this pushed Kern to page one on Google for 'precision scales' in all five key markets (up from an average of page 12), resulting in a 21% sales uplift and a 1042% ROI.
- There was a TED talk all about the experiment.
- During the four hours the games were live more than 15,000 people tweeted to take partwith a large proportion tweeting 5-10 times during the competition, delivering a total reach of over 120,002,897.
- Each time the games ran, ASOS's Twitter following increased by +133% (versus the daily average increase) hourly sales attributable to Twitter jumped to +774%.
- 45% of viewers streamed the events on their smartphone or tablet.
- Link shared by one person, generating 127 retweets.
- 100,000 views within 24 hours of launch. Driven by a few dozen heavily followed accounts, each generating large numbers of reactions when they tweet the link.
- Within three weeks the number of YouTube views climbed to 675,000. The link passed through a dense network of interconnected groups. The number of reactions to each tweet was between two and five. The density of the network sustained momentum through this phase.
- Encouraged by the positive reaction to the film, the client broadcast it in a few TV spots during Euro 2012 football matches. The first spot aired on 11th June. The number of YouTube views increases by 300,000 in 48 hours and passed the one million mark on 13th June.
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- 361,819 views of the videos.
- Traffic: 230k sessions from external media: YouTube, Twitter, PPC, Google Display Banner and Email.
- YouTube channel: 55,650 visits and 2,283 new subscribers (representing a 613% increase).
- Twitter: 2,244 new followers, representing a 14% increase.
- Email: 3,094 contacts registered to the email program - Unique Open Rate 56.30%, Unique CTR of 36.59%.
British Airways
- More than 50,000 people visited the Social Symphony during the Games.
- More than 65,000 sounds were generated and interacted with.
- 700,000 tweets and posts were collated and tagged, including some from the athletes themselves.