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When I joined Shell, they said they hoped I'd have a very long and happy life with them. But after 10 years, they told me to run a company in Liberia, which wasn't me, so I moved on. It would have been disastrous. I'd have had my big company career, probably taken early retirement, got a good handicap and then died at the age of 70.
I spent the next 10 years teaching at London Business School. At the time, there was no language of management. There were no books on it in England until I wrote Understanding Organizations in 1976. I left because you can't learn management from a book. We should treat it like any other profession, a mix of tutored apprenticeships and classroom.
We spend too much time reacting instead of actually creating stuff and thinking about how to do things differently. Being overloaded with information is quite stimulating, but it's hard to focus in a multitasking world.
Management treats people like human resources, bits of engineering. People don't like that, and it's being automated out with technology. The age of organisations is coming to an end. They'll exist as weightless platforms, but not as major employers. Instead, we're moving to a gig economy, where most people will be self-employed and bid for jobs like an electrician does.
An awful lot of people won't have much money and productivity will go down, so the consumer economy isn't going to work very well. It's why the living wage is terribly important. Unless you don't pay people properly, they won't have enough money to be consumers.
It was terrifying striking out on my own in the mid-70s. I had to go out hunting for clients, but I wasn't sure what I was selling them. I was calling myself a management trainer. Luckily my wife's a better businessperson than I am and started asking for outrageous sums of money. As I say in The Second Curve, it takes two years of struggle to change. You'd be well advised to start when the current job's going well.
The Bible has been incredibly influential in my life. Whether he existed or not, Jesus was a great storyteller. I try to come up with visual metaphors - shamrock, doughnut. People remember them. At one conference, people wore shamrock T-shirts. I said, 'Oh you're Irish.' They said, 'No, that's the name of our organisation, the Shamrock Organisation - we read your book.'
We can't avoid change, so we might as well be positive about it. In the future, we may have less money, but so much in life is free - walking in the woods, talking, increasingly music and reading. We may live more like old people do, where time is abundant. It won't be good for the Exchequer, but it could make life more interesting.
The Second Curve: Thoughts on Reinventing Society by Charles Handy is published by Random House Business at £14.99


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As partners in both our professional and personal lives, we bring a unique collaboration to each of our projects.
Our shared love of houses motivates us to work together as a team, bringing two sets of eyes and a balance of perspectives. And because we've been through the process of building a house of our own design, we can appreciate our clients' points of views and meet their ideas with enthusiasm.
We work on houses of all shapes and sizes, and have designed over one hundred residential projects together over the past twelve years. This depth of experience with domestic design allows us to offer expertise in how to best achieve your goals.
Rick became an Austinite in 1981 after spending his formative years in El Paso, Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1992. During his education he spent a year-long internship at Frank O. Gehry and Associates and contributed to many notable projects, such as the Disney Concert Hall in L.A. and the Toledo Museum of Art School. He has also collaborated throughout the years with John Mayfield Architect on several large scale traditional residential projects.
In 1996 Rick established his own architecture practice, shortly after becoming licensed by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. In his collaborative partnership with Cindy, Rick conceptualizes the design for each project and develops this vision throughout the design process. Rick engages contractors, engineers and consultants at an early stage of the design, and collaborates with them to create innovative, refined details.
Rick is a member of Preservation Austin, the American Institute of Architects, and a board member of MidTexMod, the local chapter of docomomo. He also serves as a mentor for several younger architects. He is passionate about art and design, and continually searches for inspiration and meaning through both historical and modern works.
Cindy is a fifth generation Texan from Dallas. She moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, receiving a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2000. She enjoyed internships at Black + Vernooy and Furman + Keil Architects, both in Austin, before joining forces with Rick to practice architecture in 2001. Cindy was licensed by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners in 2005, and became a member of the American Institute of Architects in 2012.
As a partner in the firm, Cindy contributes to all parts of the architectural process, from schematic design to construction administration. She brings her specialized knowledge from her independent company, Hello Kitchen, which offers architectural services for kitchen renovations and additions. With this venture she has consulted with over one hundred clients about how to improve their cooking spaces through good design.
Cindy is involved in the Austin design community, and has been a guest speaker at several architecture symposiums: the UT School of Architecture Centennial Anniversary, CRAN (Custom Residential Architecture Network), Architecture + Desire Panel at Women & their Work. In support of architecture on a larger scale, Cindy has served as a North Loop Neighborhood Planning Team member since 2003. In 2013 she participated with the Texas Society of Architects' Advocates for Architecture Day at the Texas Capitol.
Cindy & Rick have a six year old son, JR, who continually provides laughter and excitement in their lives.
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Here is "Einsteinium-04" by Einstein (Poul Peder Hestbek).
Month: September 2010
MOD Monday #55
Here is "10 Feet Away" by Dr. Awesome (Bjørn Lynne).
MOD Monday #54
Here is "Einstein-2d6" by Einstein (Poul Peder Hestbek).
MOD Monday #53
Here is "Chipwarp" by Dubmood (Kalle Jonsson) who at the time of writing this song was going by the handle 'Beldoroon'.


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Sentosa Development
: Sentosa Cove - Singapore's prestigious new address
an integrated waterfront resort concept that blends residential,
commercial and marina facilities, Sentosa Cove promises a living
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Only a stone's throw away
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For you
by joetwo
For you I am here.
For you I do all that I can.
For you I struggle against the counsel of my fear.
For you I take the finest that I am and show it for the world to see.
For you, I work, make myself better, make my mark on the world.
For you I make my stand.
For you I write and I speak.
For you my love, I do anything.


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"I have listened to the three emergency calls. The mayor did not use the word "bitches," attributed to him by those 'several anonymous sources.' The mayor did not describe himself as the original account claimed." – Toronto Police Chief William Blair.
"Once you decide to go with a source's information, you own it… If the sources were wrong, those who chose to go with them must resign."
Having had to call 911 a few times in my life, I can understand that Mayor Ford became frustrated. By the time you have identified yourself, name and address etc. and whatever else they want, it can be far too late to get anything done. Even when you are calling from home, and your details automatically pop up on their computer screen. Add that to whatever stress you are already under at the time, and it is very easy for tempers to fray and words to be said.
And there is stress for the dispatchers as well. Three or four years ago, on the advice of a knowledgeable acquaintance, I phoned 911 and asked for the terrorism desk. I wanted to pass on my concerns about a person acting suspiciously in the local bus station. I had made notes, and repeated them. Nonetheless, I was repeatedly asked why I was calling, and then the young woman who had answered me started saying words to the effect of "What are they going to do?" and "How many people are involved?" rising to a crescendo of "When's it coming down!"
I found myself having to calm her down, but I can understand to a degree why she reacted so. If such a call is mis-handled and there is any property damage or death, the dispatcher involved will at best find themselves heading off to the local cab company looking for a new job, with a big gap in their resume.
Overall and generally speaking, I avoid 911 calls if at all possible, it's just too much hassle. If you are really concerned about something but it's not yet 'in progress', then my advice is to find out the local office number for the police, tell them your business, and ask them to re-direct you. Life could be a lot simpler that way.
Getting back to the current issue with the CBC's reporting on Mayor Ford's alleged foul language while calling 911, I get the impression that some employees figure their tax-supported jobs give them free license to get even with political opponents. Simple as that.
Those parts of the CBC involved in news dissemination, or in influencing public opinion in any way, should be sold off to the private sector.
And after any internal police inquiry has been completed, I hope Mayor Ford takes legal action if that should be justified.
An example needs to be made.
Jeff Goodall.
CBC's Comedy of Errors
The Toronto Sun
Joe Warmington: Oct. 28th, 2011
TORONTO – Turns out it's not just This Hour Has 22 Minutes that's the comedy show — but the whole CBC network.
Even though the journalistic community is laughing at them, there is nothing funny about the systematic and erroneous attacks on Mayor Rob Ford and an apparent lack of respect for the truth.
When you report sources saying the mayor "turned on the dispatcher, yelling: "You … bitches! Don't you f—ing know? I'm Rob f—ing Ford, the mayor of this city!" and it's not true, you had better get on your knees and beg for forgiveness.
Instead, the arrogant Mother Corp is digging itself in even deeper.
Even after Chief William Blair came out with a statement clearing the mayor of saying anything remotely similar to what they reported and continued to push, they are still clinging to their nonsensical assertion that Ford called 911 operators "bitches."
"The content of those conversations has been misrepresented by what are claimed to be 'several anonymous sources,' presumably from within the TPS, in which case I have to set the record straight," wrote the chief. "I have listened to the three emergency calls. The mayor did not use the word "bitches," attributed to him by those 'several anonymous sources.' The mayor did not describe himself as the original account claimed."
So you think the next thing coming from the CBC would be an apology to Mayor Ford and to their audience. Instead, spokesman Chris Ball wrote "we have multiple, credible, well-placed sources within TPS, including a dispatcher, we are reporting what was told to us."
They need Marg Delahunty back in the loop and her laugh track.
"Multiple, credible, well-placed sources within the TPS, including a dispatcher?"
More well placed than the chief?
Rule One in sourced journalism is you don't ever reveal sources. So by saying, multiple, credible and well-placed sources you are dangerously close to exposing them.
It also puts the chief in a position where he will have no choice but to internally investigate to see who the hell is making a mess of the integrity his 911 unit.
And by identifying a dispatcher, it puts him or her on the line in a way that could result in criminal charges.
Not nice when it's up to the organization to vet what it airs or prints. Once you decide to go with a source's information, you own it. Hanging out sources does not take the CBC off the hook. If the sources were wrong, those who chose to go with them must resign.
This whole affair must have journalistic icon Knowlton Nash spinning in his grave and he's not even dead. There are so many great CBC journalists who deserve better representation.
Now the CBC, which has not ever produced this taped call and not indicated if it ever even heard it, must bring forward signed accounts from these "multiple, credible and well-placed sources and this dispatcher" who can prove the mayor and the chief of police are lying.
If they don't, the head of the CBC news, the producers who signed off on it and the reporter should all be removed.
Anything short of a smoking gun being displayed immediately makes it difficult to imagine how its OK with the CBC brass to abuse a mayor of Toronto.
It's a scandalous disgrace.
Meanwhile, the chief did the right thing here. He was, sources say, in Chicago for the first day of the mess but dove in to get the truth as soon as he returned. He has not said anything about an internal investigation but you can be sure it did not go over well with him that there is this kind of tomfoolery going on inside the TPS. I would not want to be that dispatcher.
Also in play for the chief is his understanding there were some in the Ford camp feeling this was an orchestrated police smear campaign, stemming from the tough budget battle.
The mayor and several of his supporters, I am told, were appreciative the chief set the record straight and now believe this may have been nothing more than shoddy journalism and reported gossip.
But really this story is about a lot more than just unprofessional reporting. This story is about the War on Ford and how far some will stoop to win it.
Leaking this information to a reporter was vicious. But reporting it without having heard the tape was egregious.
Unless the CBC today can have this dispatcher come forward and play a tape to back up everything they have reported, they are wrong and should immediately apologize and take immediate action to shore up with is left of their integrity.
Otherwise they are nothing but a punchline.
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In November the first fruits of the Books and Beasts collective appeared in print in an article published in the leading scientific journal PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America)
http://www.pnas.org/content/112/49/15066.short [doi: 10.1073/pnas.1512264112]
This is the first time that Sarah's innovative technique for the non-destructive gathering of proteins from historic parchment has been formally announced in print to the scholarly community. As Sarah explained, "We had to work with archivists to try and develop a technique that was noninvasive but that could still give us results", hence the turn to the type of PVC erasers commonly used by conservationists to clean dirt and stains from parchments. The gentle rubbing process creates a triboelectric effect, or small electric charge, that lifts molecules from parchment manuscripts and printed books.
Collecting the eraser residue and then analysing it through use of a mass spectrometer enabled the team to fire the protein molecules through a vacuum and identify the specie used in the making of the specific manuscript or printed parchment book. The following video produced earlier this year by the BioArCh team in York explains in laymen's terms how the process works:
As the article abstract explains:
"This study reports the first use, to our knowledge, of triboelectric extraction of protein from parchment. The method is noninvasive and requires no specialist equipment or storage. Samples can be collected without the need to transport the artifacts; instead, researchers can sample when and where possible and analyze when required. The level of access we have achieved highlights the importance of this technique. For this study, we have extracted proteins from 513 parchment samples, used to resolve the long-standing question of the origin of 'uterine vellum'. We find no evidence of unexpected species, such as rabbit or squirrel. We suggest that uterine vellum was often an achievement of technological production using available resources, and would not have demanded unsustainable agricultural practices."
The study examined 72 pocket bibles produced in the 13thC in England, France, and Italy together with other parchment samples collected from documents from the same period to establish the truth value of the long held belief that such texts were printed on so-called 'uterine vellum'. Results, however, showed no evidence of fetal calfskin and concluded that no specific herd management practices would have been needed to supply sufficient parchment for the production of such volumes, suggesting that uterine vellum 'is a name without much connection to actual uteruses or aborted fetuses'.
The article resulted in considerable interest with over 14,000 downloads since publication and media coverage in both the UK and overseas, including the following pieces in the Guardian and the Washington Post:
Congratulations to Sarah and all the team on such a great output. Time for a celebratory pizza?


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Nursing home worker charged in woman's fall
Woman arrested for ignoring safety rules when resident fell
Clifton Park
A nursing assistant was arrested and charged with endangering a female resident at Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge.
Fiona Jennings, a certified nurse assistant, failed to properly follow nursing home safety procedures on Feb. 20, which caused a 74-year-old woman to fall from her bed onto the floor and suffer significant bruising and swelling to her forehead as well as two black eyes, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Wednesday.
Jennings failed to report the fall and attempted to cover up what happened, according to the attorney general's office.
Jennings, 23, of Albany was arraigned on charges of first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, a felony, and willful violation of health laws, a misdemeanor, Schneiderman said. Clifton Park Justice James Hughes released Jennings pending a June 24 return court date, according to state officials.
The resident was unable to care for herself after a knee fracture. Jennings used a mechanical lift to move the resident into a bed, but allegedly failed to transfer her with the assistance of another person, as required by the facility's policy.
"The investigation revealed that Jennings failed to report the resident's fall to a supervisor as required, and attempted to cover it up by asking another staff member to falsely state that she helped in the transfer of the resident," Schneiderman said.
Elmer Streeter, a spokesman for Schuyler Ridge, said staff at the facility discovered the incident had occurred, investigated it and reported it to the state Department of Health and state Attorney General's Office.
"The employee involved was immediately terminated," Streeter said. "Schuyler Ridge officials have continued to cooperate in the investigation."
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1.7.- When can I check in?
On the first day of IN SITU (20th July 2019) we will meet you at the university and check you in at your respective accommodation. You will receive your welcome packages and we will instruct you about the first days in Hannover. For the purpose of the check-in, please remember to bring the deposit of 200 € cash!
In due time before the start of the summer school, we will send you an email with all the relevant directions to arrive at the University and start the first days of the summer school well organised.
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By THIRSTY
Under Michael Fassnacht's lead, advertising icon FCB Chicago won Gold, Silver and Bronze Lions at the 2015 Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity. It was that the best performance ever by the Chicago ad agency founded in 1873. With wins in the categories of Film, Mobile and PR, the Gold Lion (Mobile) for their Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence campaign entitled The Unforgotten was especially timely in light of the epidemic of gun violence in America. An industry veteran, Fassnacht has extensive entrepreneurial, corporate, international, regional and local advertising agency experience, and as CEO & President of FCB Chicago, he collaborates with a team of over 700 employees. Stay Thirsty Magazine was excited to visit with Michael Fassnacht for this Conversation in what Crain's magazine called the "coolest office in Chicago."
STAY THIRSTY: We live in a world where image and appearance can easily overshadow substance and truth. What role does advertising play in bridging the gap?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: Advertising's role is to combine style and substance. Consumers today demand transparency and seek relationships that align with their own values, so having substance and purpose is vital to success.
I truly believe purpose-driven brands can make people's lives better. Advertising raises awareness and creates accountability to inspire action. As long as it's genuine and relevant, brands have the potential to be powerful advocates for positive social impact.
And, it's not only is it good for business, it's the right thing to do.
STAY THIRSTY: What do you do to overcome the noise of daily life in an electronically dominated world and direct attention to the products, services or causes that you represent? What role does creativity play in bringing ideas of merit into the public consciousness and how does advertising convert those ideas into becoming part of a community's culture?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: We believe our job at FCB is about unlocking potential for our clients, to help them solve problems and be a springboard for behavior change.
There are multiple ways we can do that. Sometimes it's about tapping into a brand's emotional strength. Other times it's about tapping into a big cultural trend. And when you've got lots of different ways into solving a problem, you need to fully explore a range of perspectives on that problem. That's why working in an open sourced, collaborative, creative and culturally aware environment is so important.
STAY THIRSTY: In the digital age, we are bombarded by banner ads, flashing ads, ads that kidnap our screens and ads that open in new browser windows rendering the "back button" impotent. By comparison, television, radio and print ads seem less frantic, more focused and often less aggressive. How is advertising evolving as the computer age is maturing and as mobile platforms proliferate?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: We are in an unprecedented time of disruption, fueled by data, technology and choice. As the media evolves, so must the messages being delivered to it.
Each medium has different expectations, so we're always designing for a specific experience. Being a full service agency, with best-in-class capabilities across disciplines all under one roof, allows us to work cohesively across today's relentlessly growing number of channels.
Modern marketing requires an entirely new model and that's why we're reinventing our agency every single day.
We like to describe our culture as entrepreneurial with scale. Entrepreneurial, because we know brands need to be nimble and agile in the digital landscape. On the other hand, you need the scale of a large agency with analytics, strategic and production capabilities that modern brands need.
STAY THIRSTY: Are you doing any research on the generation coming up after the Millennials? Do kids between 8 and 17 interact differently with their digital world vs. the Millenials? Are kids' expectations of the internet changing and if so, what strategies are you using to reach them?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: The ever-rising importance mobile is influencing expectations and behavior for all generations. I see it with my own children, who grew up being fluent in the technology.
But, we're working on predictive modeling in terms of behaviors, rather than focusing on age groups. In the rapid pace of our industry, the traditional models of strategic planning and testing don't always move at the same pace of the innovations.
Research has found that the organizations that are best at predicting future trends and strategies rely on learning by doing, and by creating a collaborative, debate-driven culture.
STAY THIRSTY: How long does it really take to change public opinion to think about something in a positive way and how long does it take to repair a negative view that is generally held?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: Even in this fast-paced environment, change can take years and it's a much slower process than one would think. I've read that it takes seven positive experiences to combat one negative one, so we take every interaction very seriously and view each one in terms of long-term brand building.
STAY THIRSTY: We appear to be living in a less "politically correct" era. Is advertising moving in the direction of shocking the conscience in order to make a connection?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: On the contrary, I think as a culture we are more politically correct, for brands especially. We are more conscious of the impact advertising has on culture and it should be taken seriously, prepared thoughtfully and watched carefully.
The digital age has given consumers a platform for feedback and a megaphone to influence others and today's conscientious consumers value inclusive language and embrace brands with positive social awareness.
As long as it's authentic and aligns to the brand's core beliefs, brands should strive to be respectful and inclusive.
STAY THIRSTY: Under your leadership, your agency has won many awards from the Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity over the years, 2015 being your most decorated year ever. How has the computer age helped or hindered the fostering of creative ideas and the ultimate presentation of those ideas?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: Marketing organizations today are under pressure like never before—from a media landscape growing increasingly convoluted and a fleeting consumer universe to the mounting pressure of accountability for any marketing dollar spent. Today's new universe demands a different approach to the design and execution of any marketing effort.
One thing that sets FCB Chicago apart from our competitors is our production capabilities. Through our in-house studio, Lord + Thomas, we create in real time and produce film content with our own directors, digital content with our own developers, with the ability to scale our production to whatever the client needs.
And that has made all the difference in the world. We're able to control the quality, collaborate in real time as the idea develops and deliver in real time. Our Cannes success from last year, with varied category wins from Film, Mobile to PR – was great evidence that having this capability in the agency opens the door to unlimited business building solutions for clients.
STAY THIRSTY: We are on the brink of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) age as computers become more powerful and as vast amounts of data on our personal lives are collected and transformed into useful information for governments and companies. How do you see the evolution of big data and what role will it have in the creation of advertising campaigns? Will companies go too far, demand too much and destroy the last vestiges of privacy? Are there any ethical boundaries on advertisers to balance the risks or are we in another "Wild West" period?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: As an early pioneer of data strategy for the industry and FCB network, I'll always endorse the transformative ability of data when used with the right practical application. Data can be a very powerful tool for behavioral research, if you focus on asking the right questions and apply it to actionable insights that help design, manage and optimize marketing programs.
But data is meaningful only with human interpretation. Adding a data analyst to the core marketing team unlocks a vast amount of creativity that can erupt when two different disciplines—strategic planning and analytics—meet and collaborate.
In terms of information privacy, the ramifications of lost consumer trust is quite serious, but I have found the controversy usually stems from a disconnect between the idea of privacy invasion, and the actual methodology for how it's gathered and used. A privacy exchange should be an opt-in and provide mutual benefit for both parties, so as marketers we advise our clients to show value, be transparent and respect boundaries.
STAY THIRSTY: As science speeds ahead in its search to better understand the human brain and how it functions, do you currently use or do you plan on using neural marketing to test human behaviors in order to better serve your clients? Are we entering a brave new world where companies will know what people want almost before they do and use that information to sell more products and services to them? Is neural marketing the new focus group?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: We're always curious about deepening our understanding of how and why people make the choices they do, and using those insights to help solve marketing problems. For many years, we've been investing in more scientific ways of researching human behavior through behavioral economics and neuroscience from eye tracking to fMRI.
Consumers make decisions more emotionally and significantly faster than focus groups can simulate, while to our benefit, technology has brought on a fresh wave of methodologies and experiments with great potential to impact marketing creation and success.
STAY THIRSTY: If you are limited to make only one prediction about the future of the advertising industry, what would it be?
MICHAEL FASSNACHT: Marketers who embrace a matrix of collaborative teams of specialists, working together toward one common challenge, will succeed.
Compose teams with a broad spectrum of interests and agile minds that can relate to a holistic view to find the most effective marketing solutions.
When everyone has an equal voice and space to be heard, diverse teams with different viewpoints and life experiences will continue to shape this collaboration.


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Week 12
This semester is almost over. A few more exams and assignments and then I'm out of here -for a few weeks at least.
The week began with the first snow of the year. It quickly melted and most of the week was in the 50s and 60s. Friday the temperature made it up to 70. There's no precipitation in the forecast which is pretty normal. Rain usually comes from thunderstorms, as did the last snow. Merv shipped me a new fork for my bike so I switched that over and then rode up the mountain a little ways. The weather was perfect and I found yet another awesome bike trail, this one winding through refrigerator size boulders.
Saturday I hiked up to the top of Mt. Humphreys. The skies were clear and blue, the temperature was moderate, and hiking was good. There was snow in the shade, but not enough to make hiking difficult. I made it to the top at 12,630 ft and had awesome views all around. I could see Grand Canyon and way beyond. I didn't get down in time and had to hike the last hour in the dark. Luckily I had a headlamp along. That was pretty much all I did all day; after I got back and ate and unpacked, I was tired and ready for bed.


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"My hope, my dream, my prayer is simply this. The magic of Christmas for a young child is not reserved only for those who have the 'embarrassment of riches'. It is for all the children in all the world."
There is an old saying - if you are very "flush" or full of something very special or valuable, you have an "embarrassment of riches". In this country, compared to most of the world, we do have an "embarrassment of riches", in just about everything.
This year, as we have done in the past, our family looks around to make sure the least of us in our community does not get left out during this most special season. What we have learned a few years ago, is simply this. This poorest of the poor in this country would do very well in other countries where poverty has a different meaning.
What exactly does that mean? Yes, there are still unmet needs of many in this country. Each year we partner with a few reputable local food and shelters to help folks out - especially at this time of year.
In this country however, even the most destitute person does not starve. True, some may freeze to death by not finding shelter. Or die of a sickness which could have been treated. Or murdered by someone far more desperate to survive. But this is what we have found in our Twin Cities community. Even the most poor can get through the holidays with some holiday food on the table and presents for their kids. However, in some other countries, lack of any food means lack of life. Yes, people really do starve.
Why do I say we have an "embarrassment of riches"? Simply this - we have been blessed beyond belief. Under our tree, every year since we have first been married, there are plenty of presents. There is a good meal being prepared on both Christmas Eve (at our house), and when my wife's parents were alive, Christmas Day at their house. There was always laughter, and joy, and presents being exchanged, as well as everyone getting their fill at the table. But in many other countries, it is just the opposite.
We have been involved with Operation Christmas Child for a few years now. It is part of Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse organization. This year, for the second year in a row, we sent thirty boxes of presents to thirty kids we don't know, nor never met. These thirty kids have basically nothing. Getting a wash rag, tooth brush, or soap, means the world to them. But also getting a few simple toys or coloring items thrown in, is out of this world good. Why? They don't have an "embarrassment of riches". They have just the opposite.
Maybe in this country we could spend a bit less on ourselves. I have heard that a thousand times or more. As a conservative, I believe in a "rising tide lifting all boats". I like our Christmas times being the way they are - excessive or not. I would rather have the poorest of the poor get opportunities to expand their standard or living. But until that happens, we will continue to send presents through Operation Christmas Child to kids we don't know. To us, it is a little sacrifice. To them, it is the world.
Did we overbuy for each other this year? Nope. Those days are far behind us. How about our kids and grand kids? Guilty as charged. Mostly, for the grand kids.
There is a reason for going a bit overboard for the grand kids on Christmas. For those who are grandparents, this is old news to you. You understand. Seeing the magic of Christmas through a young child's eyes once again, is worth it all. The lights, the music, the cookies, and yes - the presents, will light kids up like only this season can do.
My hope, my dream, my prayer is simply this. That magic of Christmas for a young child is not reserved only for those who have the "embarrassment of riches". It is for all the children in all the world. For as they grow, they will understand the true meaning this is not about presents and lights - it is about the the joy of giving. And the little baby who was born on this day, who gave it all just for us, taught what giving really means.


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Campbell Newman (right) is a former Australian politician who served as the 38th Premier of Queensland was the Leader of the Liberal National Party (LNP) and was the 15th Lord Mayor of Brisbane.
Similarly to Mr Newman, Adam (left) is also a leader. Adam is Mercure Sydney's Chief Concierge, leading an amazing team who help look after all our guests.
Andre Agassi (right) is an American retired professional tennis player and former World No. 1 who's playing strength was in dictating play.
Aside from sharing similar tastes in style, Daniel's (left) strength also lies in influencing play, particularly here at Mercure Sydney, as he is the hotels General Manager.
Ken Leung (right) is an American actor who is best known for playing Admiral Statura in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Kid Omega in X-Men: The Last Stand.
Some would say Tung (left) is from the future because he is always helping with our IT complications. Tung's best piece of advice "restart your machine"
Ken Jeong (right) is an American comedian, actor and physician. He is best known for his roles as Mr Chow in The Hangover Trilogy.
Stephan Shao (left) aka Mr Shao, is our Senior Financial Controller, overlooking not only Mercure Sydney but five hotels in total!
Russell Peters (right) is a Canadian comedian of Indian decent. Peters' stand-up performances feature observational comedy, using stereotypes and his own experiences growing up.
gG (left) is Mercure Sydney's F&B Director, he also considers himself a comedian (at times) and always makes time for a joke and a laugh in his busy schedule.
Another Canadian, Seth Rogan (right) is an actor, comedian and film maker. He has work on movies such as Pineapple Express, Superbad, Funny People and The Interview
Elias (left) is not a Canadian and not an actor. But we think he is a super star. Elias looks after the group reservations at Mercure Sydney and does a fine job at too!
Striking fame as a member of the American boyband group NSYNC, Joey Fatone (right) is a singer, dancer, actor and television personality.
Talis (left) overlooks the reservations team at Mercure Sydney, unlike his doppelgänger Joey, Talis does not sing, dance or act anymore, his career highlight was lead Munchkin in the Primary school hit play, Wizard of Oz. He has been known to jam along to some Tim McGraw at times as well.
Georgie Cleary (right) is a Melbourne based fashion designer and is behind local fashion label Alpha60. The 'Melbourne Famous' designer launched the label Alpha60 with her brother, Alex.
Like Georgie, Claire (left) shares a passion for fashion. Claire is Mercure Sydney's Talent and Culture Manager and the long lost sister of the Cleary family....clearly.
That's all this week - Next week we will feature 4 more Mercure Sydney staff look-a-likes. Stay in-touch and like Mercure Sydney on Facebook >>
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Clocking a half century in 2019, the Indiana Medical History Museum rises from the grounds of the former Central State Hospital in Indianapolis. Originally known as the "Indiana Hospital for the Insane," it was referred to as "Indiana Crazy House" in a circa 1880s broadside written as an expose by Civil War veteran Albert Thayer, a former patient.
Opened in 1848, the hospital treated patients diagnosed with dementia praecox, melancholia, hysteria and a host of other mental illnesses. The Pathological Department, whose purpose was to research causes and treatments of these diseases, opened in 1896 in the Old Pathology Building – the heart of the museum and oldest surviving pathology facility in the nation.
The hospital was in operation until the 1960s, when it was transformed into the museum, preserving the Pathological Department's scientifically equipped interior. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Old Pathology Building has much to show visitors: teaching amphitheater; laboratories for bacteriology, clinical chemistry, histology and photography; library, reception room and records room; the autopsy room and anatomical museum which houses preserved specimens – mostly brains, organized by pathology.
In addition to guided tours of the Old Pathology Building, the museum offers special events, exhibits and programs on a range of topics, including the history of science and medicine, mental health care past and present, forensic science and others.
Two famous names are connected to what was once the 600-bed Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane: Henry Hobson (H.H.) Richardson, one of "The Recognized Trinity of American Architecture," and Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture who famously designed New York City's Central Park. Back in 1880, the Richardson Romanesque-style campus of buildings set amidst beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens was a means to improve medical care for mental health patients in a therapeutic safe haven.
Today, the 88-room, full-service Hotel Henry Urban Resort Conference Center resides magnificently with a modern edge on the Richardson Olmsted Campus, a refuge of a different stripe in what is considered one of western New York's most iconic architectural landmarks. It sits on 42 acres squarely within Buffalo's museum district, having the surrounding parks and lakes; open-air cafés, historic pubs and locally-owned boutiques of Elmwood Village; and cultural assets, including the Buffalo History Museum and the Burchfield Penney Art Center, as its playground.
Guest rooms and suites within this National Historic Landmark hotel capitalize on the original footprint of the buildings. Each is an individually designed oasis offering a menu of amenities that may include 14-foot-tall windows, vaulted ceilings, local art, movable multi-use surfaces, indirect recessed LED lighting bordering the room, separate sitting areas and free-standing soaking tubs, among others.
Turning 50 years old in 2019 and housed inside a former "insane asylum," the Indiana Medical History Museum is located on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital.
Photo: Visit Indy
When the Pathological Department was reborn as a museum in 1969, its scientifically equipped interior was left intact.
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When you are attempting to secure your business facilities, you may consider a few different options. There is always the choice of going with traditional locks and keys. While those are somewhat inconvenient, they do offer security. But many companies are looking at access control systems as the best solution. Here are some advantages of those systems.
One of the major assets of access control systems Denver locksmiths can provide is the convenience factor. When you are trying to figure out access levels for different employees, having to make 20 or 30 copies of each key can be tiresome. Not only do you have to go through a lengthy process to get those keys made, but you must also keep track of them.
With an access control system, none of those issues are present. Cards are created and imprinted with the necessary code to allow access to the building or various rooms.
When card access systems are set up for a business, it is easy to adjust the levels of access for an individual card. Instead of having to take away and give keys to employees constantly, card access can be remotely adjusted through the provided secure software.
Employee Tracking
Not only do cards allow employees access to the specific rooms that you deem acceptable, but they allow you to track the use of the card. You will have an exact time stamp for each card access to the building and various rooms. It is helpful to know who was in a specific area of your business when an incident occurred.
The cards can also serve as clocking in for your employees. Instead of needing to punch in their time card, they are automatically clocked in when they use their card to enter the building in the morning for their shift.


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RTÉ documentary recalls Joe Dolan's final concert in Abbeyleix
Legendary Irish performer was forced to bow out of his last performance
Joe Dolan's final show in Abbeyleix.
Joe Dolan's links with Laois featured poignantly in a documentary on his life on RTÉ this week.
Classic Joe Dolan told Joe's story from his early days in the music business to his final days. His last show was in Abbeyleix in September 2007 at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
Joe had been feeling unwell in the run up to the sold-out concert but he felt he had to take the to the stage for his legion of fans. It is understood to have been his first show in Abbeyleix since the 1960s when he played in the Happyland Ballroom.
Frankie McDonald played trumpet with Joe's band The Drifters for almost 40 years. He co-promoted the show and remembers shows final act on stage.
"He was on the stage and got into his usual like numbers, Good Looking Woman. It was maybe the fourth number into the show and we had a brass intro. Just after that tune he kind of shook his head. I reckoned - there was something wrong here. He just apologised (to the audience) and just stopped the band," said Frankie.
Joe Doolan died on St Stephen's Day 2007.
There is another local link to the show. The documentary used archive clips and footage of the making of new album Orchestrated By Joe, which features Dolan's original vocal accompanied by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.
Key to this recording were tapes of a concert recorded at the Grove Theatre, Athy on the Laois border. A camera followed Joe during the entire show and a special recording was made of his songs.


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US safety and survival specialist makes two key appointments
ACR Electronics, the US safety and survival specialist, has made two key leadership appointments for its Ocean Signal and United Moulders Ltd (UML) brands.
James Hewitt, previously director of sales for ACR and Ocean Signal products in the EMEA and APAC regions, has been promoted to general manager of Ocean Signal and UML. Reporting directly to ACR president John Nguyen, he will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable profitable growth for the company.
Hewitt will also spearhead the European Land and Marine (L&M) leadership team at ACR Electronics in support of the Global L&M team.
"James is a strong leader with an excellent track record of delivering results and building teams," says Nguyen. "He has been managing the sales and marketing efforts for Ocean Signal since 2011 and was promoted to director of sales for ACR and Ocean Signal in May 2018 to assist the global integration of our businesses.
"He has earned great respect from his customers as well as his extended ACR and Ocean Signal team and I am looking forward to working with him in his newly expanded role."
Neil Doorley also joins the company as director of operations for Ocean Signal and UML. Reporting to Hewitt, his responsibilities will include the operational management at Ocean Signal's UK headquarters in Margate, and at UML's current contract manufacturer in Košice, Slovakia.
Doorley will also manage the Quality Management System (QMS) at UML and develop and implement a robust QMS at Ocean Signal. He has a strong background in organisational development and corporate planning, and has led major improvement programmes in a wide range of industries.
ACR Electronics makes life-saving products for the marine, outdoor and aviation industries, and government agencies worldwide. Through marine and outdoor brands ACR, Ocean Signal and UML, the company offers everything from EPIRBs, Personal Locator Beacons, Life Jacket Inflation Systems and SARTs, to the new Ocean Signal ATB1 Class B+ Automatic Identification System.


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Relocation of Fairfield Waters clinic
Dear Patients,
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the recent floods. SmartClinics Fairfield Waters Medical Centre is currently closed and undergoing extensive renovation due to flood damage.
So we can continue to provide you and your family with medical care, we are opening a temporary medical centre in Hyde Park. GP appointments with your current Doctor will be available at the new clinic from 20th February, 2019. We expect to be operating from our new location for approximately 6 months while work is being completed at our Fairfield Medical Centre.
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Monday to Friday : 8:30am–5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Clinic fees will not change, and our phone and fax number will stay the same. We will keep you updated on the progress of our Fairfield clinic and hope to be moving back very soon!
If you have any concerns or questions, please call our friendly reception team on Ph: (07) 4778 4581
We look forward to seeing you at our new clinic soon.
Warm regards from the team at SmartClinics Fairfield Waters Family Medical Centre.


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Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino), California, United States
Software and Services
Do you love solving complex challenges? Are you an inventive self-starter who takes pride in seeing ideas come to life on a global scale? Are you passionate about developing big-data platform using creative algorithms to process petabytes of data with extremely low latency? If so join Apple's iCloud Analytics team to design and build a scalable big-data platform that is used across Apple. As part of iCloud you will play a meaningful role in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance systems that handle billions of queries every single day. This enormous scale brings challenges that require extraordinarily creative problem solving. By focusing on and respecting the customer's needs, you'll be responsible for helping us build the technology that works for so many customers around the world. We are looking for Engineers and Architects who are passionate about crafting big-data products. This role requires deep understanding of developing products that are highly scalable, highly available and fully fault tolerant. Understanding of various big-data technology concepts such as Parallel Processing in MapReduce or Spark, indexing technology used in searching, query processing using NoSQL technologies is a requirement. This is a small and exclusive technology team focused on addressing all the big-data processing needs for iCloud. We are developing a platform that can accomplish any task with an intuitive, simple to use user interface, and easy deployment to production.
Key Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with Java, Scala or Python
- 2+ years experience in Hadoop/Spark ecosystems
- Expert in large scale distributed systems
- Knowledge of streaming architecture (Spark Streaming/Flink)
- Familiar with Relational Database concepts
- In-depth understanding of functional programming concepts
- In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Consider joining a small team writing the software which forms the foundation for some of our most exciting products and services. • Architect, design and build a framework that can ingest billions of records in a minute, can process and aggregate petabyte scale of data • Develop a big data infrastructure that is highly scalable, available with end to end monitoring capabilities • Advise data engineers and Analysts on solving their data access requirements • Develop and deploy algorithms to solve big data problems
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Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has taken a swipe at those who have questioned his activities in Dubai.
According to a location geotag shared through a tweet he posted several days ago' Mbalula is in Dubai for the festive season.
"Safa ngama Gupta [blame it on the Gupta's] I pity those who have never been to Dubai hurry up guys the gates are closing the law is coming that debars u from visiting Dubai. Bcos it is allegedly owned by the Guptas'" Mbalula tweeted.
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema was among those who raised an eyebrow at Mbalula's holiday.
"The minister of police out of the country at this critical period of the year' talk of priorities. Crime is a serious problem in this country but leisure for our ministers is more important according to the conduct of @MYANC Ministers' Sies'" Malema tweeted.
Mbalula hit back: "Poor pathetic attempt to gather votes. The minister of police launched festive season operations early in November' has been operational since. The increased police visibility at malls isn't happening by chance."
The pair continued to exchange words on social media' with Malema saying he was not fishing for votes but calling for Mbalula to lead from the front.
Mbalula maintained that the country was in safe hands with a capable police commissioner at the helm.
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The Women in PR Mentoring Programme was set up in 2014 as a joint initiative with PRWeek UK to identify, nurture and inspire the next generation of female leaders. We are proud that in the last six years, the scheme has supported 75 ambitious women from a range of backgrounds, and with an array of career goals and challenges, to achieve their individual goals.
Women can face different challenges to men as they step up the PR career ladder, whether they are working in-house, in an agency or as a freelance practitioner. These include navigating a boardroom often dominated by men, negotiating equal pay or juggling work and family or caring responsibilities.
Our scheme ensures that women can confidently and successfully overcome their unique challenges in order to progress in their careers to achieve their ultimate ambitions. We do this by matching 15 candidates with 15 women who are operating in very senior positions within the UK PR industry.
The Mentees
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Graduates from the mentoring programme have gone on to secure top level positions in the industry. There is a great community of mentoring scheme alumni including three members of the current Women in PR Committee: Claire Foster, Sarah Samee and Anna Geffert. The feedback we receive regarding the impact on individual careers is fantastic and many stories have been published on our blog.
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STARS Air Ambulance crews were dispatched after a competitive skier suffered a devastating training injury west of Calgary on Tuesday.
At around 2:20 p.m., emergency crews were called to the downhill race course at Lake Louise Ski Resort for reports of an injured skier, said EMS spokesman Stuart Brideaux.
There, ski patrol and Banff EMS found a 17-year-old male suffering grievous lower-body injuries after a high-speed collision, and immediately called for STARS.
STARS attended the scene for nearly 25 minutes while crews attempted to stabilize the patient before departing for Foothills Hospital.
Both Alpine Canada and resort officials confirm the skier was competing in the Nor-Am Cup, a sanctioned race on the International Ski Federation tour.
In a statement from Alpine Canada, spokesperson Ashley Shantz said they are working closely with authorities and local organizers to determine the cause of the crash.
With Tuesday designated as a practice day, the men's and ladies' downhill is scheduled to begin Wednesday, with the Super G set to begin Friday.
No information is available on the identity or nationality of the injured skier.
Tuesday's crash comes just three weeks after French downhill skier David Poisson was killed during a training run in nearby Nakiska.
The 35-year-old World Cup skier died Nov. 13 after catching an edge and colliding with a tree.
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A glass of wine with dinner is good for your heart, right? Many studies suggest that light or moderate drinking can cut your risk of heart disease and stroke.
But depending on how much you have, drinking alcohol every day can raise your chances of getting atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that makes your heart beat really fast and out of rhythm. AFib can lead to blood clots, strokes, heart failure, and other heart conditions.
How does alcohol increase your heart rate? Doctors believe booze disrupts your heart's natural pacemaker -- the electrical signals that are supposed to keep it beating at the right pace.
So it's important to weigh the risks. Talk to your doctor about your health history and what makes the most sense for you.
More Alcohol Means More Risk
A recent study found a strong link between drinking one to three drinks a day (what doctors consider moderate) and getting AFib.
Heavy drinking, or more than three drinks a day, bumps up your risk even more. And it seems to keep going up the more you have. Studies suggest that for every extra daily drink, your risk goes up by 8%.
You don't have to drink regularly, either. Binge drinking, or having more than five drinks in a row, also makes getting AFib more likely. People in these studies drank wine or hard liquor. It's not clear if beer has the same effect.
How Much Is Safe?
After you've been diagnosed, it's OK to have an adult beverage as long as you don't drink too much. Keep in mind that different drinks have different levels of alcohol. A single shot of hard liquor may have the same amount of alcohol as two glasses of wine.
One to two drinks a day probably won't lead to health problems, even when you already have AFib. More than three drinks a day, though, can trigger an episode.
If you're taking blood thinners, alcohol can raise your risk of bleeding. It can also be a problem if you take drugs that reduce blood clotting, like acenocoumarol or warfarin.
Don't Drink Every Day
Even if you drink moderately, experts suggest you take a few days off from drinking alcohol every week.
- Limit yourself to one to two drinks a day.
- Try to have 2 to 3 alcohol-free days every week.
- Talk to your doctor if you have an episode of AFib within an hour of drinking alcohol.


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Ronald Collé
Ronald Collé (born February 11, 1946) is a specialist in nuclear and radiochemistry, radionuclidic metrology, and the development of standards. He has worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) from 1976 to 2003 and from 2005 to present, and currently serves as a research chemist in the Radioactivity Group of the NIST Physics Laboratory (Ionizing Radiation Division).[1]
Previously, he held research positions at Brookhaven National Laboratory,[2] and at the University of Maryland, College Park.[3] He received a B.Sc. in chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1969, a Ph.D. in chemistry (nuclear and radiochemistry) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1972, and an M.S. Adm. (Administration of Science and Technology) from George Washington University in 1979.[1]
Colle and his collaborators have maintained, expanded and improved radioactivity measurement standards for radium-226 and radon-222 to address the requirements to measure these nuclides in drinking water.[4][5] Colle and collaborators developed methods to analyse and standardize brachytherapy sources, pellets of radioactive material designed to be implanted in the body at site requiring direct radiation exposure.[6][7]
An important part of metrology and standards development is understanding and taking into account uncertainties that are inherent in the instruments or that arise from methodology. Colle co-authored a paper with Churchill Eisenhart and Harry Ku,[8] which was the forerunner of the 1993 ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement.[9]
Collé has published over ninety research papers, and from 1999 through 2004 was an associate editor of the Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.[10]
- ^ a b "Ionizing Radiation Division: Radioactivity Group Technical Activities 2006" (PDF). Bureau International des Poids et Mesures. Retrieved 2007-09-05.
- ^ Collé, R.; Kishore, R. (1974). "Excitation functions for (p,n) reactions on ^{79}Br and ^{127}I". Physical Review C. 9 (6): 2166–2170. Bibcode:1974PhRvC...9.2166C. doi:10.1103/PhysRevC.9.2166.
- ^ Scholz, W.; Bakhru, H.; Collé, R.; Li-Scholz, A. (1974). "Resonance fluorescence from the 7.08-MeV state in ^{208}Pb". Physical Review C. 9 (4): 1568–1573. Bibcode:1974PhRvC...9.1568S. doi:10.1103/PhysRevC.9.1568.
- ^ "Present status of national standards". NIST. Archived from the original on 2007-04-23.
- ^ "Modern NIST Certificate". NIST. Archived from the original on 2007-07-01.
- ^ Collé, R. (1999). "Chemical digestion and radionuclidic assay of TiNi-encapsulated 32P intravascular brachytherapy sources". Applied Radiation and Isotopes. 50 (5): 811–833. doi:10.1016/s0969-8043(98)00167-5. PMID 10214703.
- ^ Coursey, B. M.; Collé, R.; Zimmerman, B. E.; Cessna, J. T.; Golas, D. B. (1998). "National radioactivity standards for beta-emitting radionuclides used in intravascular brachytherapy". International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 41 (1): 207–216. doi:10.1016/s0360-3016(98)00012-1. PMID 9588935.
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Short form documentary film making is a hard nut to crack. Either you don't have enough time to make your point, or you make it too long to be palatable on the web. Donald Kilgore's "Paper Flowers & A Little Patience" is a powerful example of what you get when you do it right.
It's the story of a homeless man in Houston who makes paper flowers. It takes him about a day to make each and they are made entirely out of napkins. The entire thing is shot as he sings a song about his life, his experiences and living on the street. For only being 2:20 long, the depth of insight you get is impressive. It's also unexpectedly and refreshingly upbeat considering the subject matter, showing one man who is taking the cards he has been dealt and using them for something positive.
I only wish that it was longer but as it stands it in an amazing snapshot of what had to be an amazing experience for the filmmakers.
For anyone interested in social change this is a must see video.
Creator: Donald Kilgore
Vimeo Channel: Paper Flowers and a Little Patience
Website: Donald Kilgore
Great cuts, great framing, nice use of black and white (Style 3.5)
You are never bored listening to this man tell his story (Pacing 4)
Storytelling 4
Great footage but a little mic noise throws it off (Polish 3)
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Kai Worrell
Kai is the CEO of Worrell, a healthcare design and innovation consultancy. Worrell has designed drug delivery and medical technologies since its inception in 1976. Recently, Worrell has made various investments in emerging technologies, such as AR, VR, and voice assistant software development programs, and is running patient studies to test the feasibility of new tech improving the lives of people.
For 15 years , Kai has traveled extensively around the world conducting ethnographic research in patients homes, hospitals and clinics to inform new healthcare interventions. He frequently shares his experiences, insights and passion for technology and design in healthcare through many speaking engagements around the globe.


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"Broken Glass"
Violent. Loving. Abusive. Encouraging. Accusatory. Forgiving. Cunning. Kind. Persuasive. Sincere.
Few know the power of them.
Words of Lovers flowing like honey, sweet, deliberate, and slow.
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Few know the power of them.
Words of Lovers flowing like honey, sweet, deliberate, and slow.
I said I would not quit, and then I looked away.
I said I would stay focused, and I dropped my head, gazing upon the ground.
I said I would be self-compassionate and gracious when I made mistakes, and I shut my eyes.
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When a tree is preparing for its renewal season, it sheds its leaves. Liberated from the weight of the leaves, the tree, and its branches are free to rest and replenish. Fall and Winter seasons, though wet, cold, gloomy, and uncomfortable prepare the tree for the vibrancy of new life that is sure to bloom forth in Spring.
I have only recently gained an appreciation for "Wilderness-like" seasons of isolation. Before I saw them as punishment, a "time out" of sorts for not meeting expectations, or for falling short.
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I am, HOT, frustrated, and set a blazed, for broken women who are alone, silenced and put to shame.
I am BOTHERED, annoyed, yes PISSED, that we live in a culture that requires women to hold up tattered banners of UN-BOTHERED-NESS! Read more
Growing up it bothered me when I'd hear people say, "I stay there," in reference to their home, opposed to saying, "I LIVE there." I would often correct my friends, "Don't you mean live there?" Most people use those two, live and stay, synonymously in this context. Yet, to me there is a significant difference between the two. Read more
We value doors of opportunity that swing wide open to us because they confirm our greatness. Open doors give us courage, they build our confidence, and they affirm that we are valuable to others. An open door is an indication that we have been seen, that we matter, and that someone appreciates something that we possess.
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A New Storage Facility Could Replace a Mount Pleasant Mainstay
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (CAROLINE BALCHUNAS, WTAT-TV) — A strip of local businesses in Mount Pleasant could soon be replaced by a storage facility.
From one end to the other, Coleman Boulevard is home to some truly unique shops, restaurant and views. But a storage facility? The proposed idea has some in an uproar.
"Our citizens, like me, we are really disappointed that someone is planning to put a storage facility on Coleman Boulevard," said Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie.
He says there is no place for the proposed development — but the town has no say. Peach Orchard Plaza sits on a pocket of property under Charleston County control.
"I'll just say, we'll pull out all the stops to do what we can because this is the main street of Mount Pleasant and this is not consistent with what Mount Pleasant looks like."
The development spells bad news for shops like Shem Creek Music Center.
"This store has been here for decades and to see it go away for a storage facility makes zero sense to me," said Musician Eddie Bush. "No one is happy about it. I mean, it's a common theme, no one is saying, 'Oh great idea' everybody is at the very least, disappointed."
Bush has worked at the shop for nearly 20 years teaching guitar lessons. With 70 guitar students on his schedule, Bush stays busy.
Among the instruments and vinyl records, the shop also houses decades of memories.
"Lots of famous people (have come here)," Bush said. "This is actually a normal stop for a lot of the guys that are in town. Darryl Hall has been here, Bill Murray has been here, Billy Gibbons has been here."
He said it's a staple worth saving along with the other local shops right next door.
"If you care about local business, at the very least and at the most, if you're musically influenced and care about the impact that music has on our society, this is a reason to fight for this," he said.
Mayor Haynie said the development will not be going to county council because the zoning for it is already in place.
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A subsidiary of HPEV, Inc. (OTCQB:WARM), Ultimate Power Truck, LLC showcases HPEV's mobile generation technology and functions as the corporation's retail arm to domestic and international customers..
HPEV, Inc. was founded in February 2011 to commercialize a single patent – a game changing solution to a universal problem.
Heat affects anything that moves or generates power. Heat degrades, warps or causes devices to fail outright.
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Book title: Molecularly Imprinted Sensors
Editors: Li SJ, Ge Y, Piletsky SA, Lunec J
Publisher: Elsevier
City: Amsterdam
Abstract: This article reviews a novel approach to molecular imprinting polymer (MIP) technology using conducting polymers and related materials. Our group successfully introduced molecular recognition properties in polypyrrole by overoxidation more than two decade ago and has been applying this technique to sensor applications. In this chapter, the molecular recognition protocols developed by our group are first presented, and analytical performance of the overoxidized polypyrrole including enantiorecognition and separation are then discussed. Attempts at applying this MIP technology in practical analysis are also presented to monitor the trace concentration of ATP for the HACCP applications
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The Mini UV™ System is a germicidal ultraviolet (UV) light system designed specifically for mini-split and other ductless air conditioning units in residential and commercial applications. According to the manufacturer, the light system's patent-pending miniaturized components, consisting of two pencil-thin, 9- (l) by 3/8- (d) inch UV lamps and a 6- (w) by 1½- (h) by 1- (d) inch, 120 or 208-230-vac power supply, fit inside all ductless a/c brands and even the tightest compact mini-split spaces. Mini UV inhibits all mold and other biological growth on blower and evaporator coil surfaces and sterilizes germs, viruses, allergens, and other pathogens that can flourish in HVAC systems from condensation moisture and distribute throughout a building. The Mini UV includes industrial-grade adhesive clips for quickly mounting the two lamps inside any ductless unit.
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