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"We believe that every successful new application built today will be an intelligent application," says Soma Somasegar, venture partner at Madrona Venture Group and former head of Microsoft's Developer Division. Indeed, we are in a transition period where the barriers to entry in Machine Learning are going down dramatically. And at the same time, more individuals and businesses are seeing the potential of Machine Learning to improve existing products and services and to enable completely new applications. The time is now for both software developers and businesses of any size to start using Machine Learning to create more powerful user experiences and bring new ideas to the marketplace.
In part one of this two part post, I will talk about why you should start using Machine Learning, no matter what size your company is. In part two, I will provide some guiding principles on how to start.
Demystifying Machine Learning
There are various, often conflated terms that get tossed around in news articles, tech blogs, and the many conversations on this topic. These include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Predictive Analytics. In addition, much of the information focuses on sci-fi like applications of the technology that make it seem out of reach. But in fact, the concepts are very accessible.
Artificial Intelligence is simply any human-like intelligence exhibited by machines. It is broken up into two categories:
- General AI is a machine that can perform all human-like behaviors such as driving a car, carrying on a conversation, ordering off a menu, etc. We are clearly quite a ways off from achieving this.
- Applied AI is a machine that can perform one specific behavior such as ordering off a menu.
Machine Learning is one means to achieve Artificial Intelligence and is particularly suited to applied AI. It is commonly defined as any algorithm that "gives computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed." For example, instead of programming the exact conditions that would qualify an individual for a bank loan, I can present historical loan applications and payment data to a Machine Learning algorithm and allow it to learn the best conditions. Then the model can be presented with new loan applications and predict whether the individual is a good candidate for a bank loan or not. This is also a good example of Predictive Analytics.
Deep Learning is a specific technique for Machine Learning that uses artificial neural networks to learn from data and make predictions.
If you want to keep exploring these topics, check out the AI Playbook microsite from Andreessen Horowitz.
Proven Value, Incredible Potential
The value of Machine Learning has already been proven at large tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. In fact, it has become a key part of their day-to-day operations. Joaquin Candela, Director of Applied Machine Learning at Facebook made this bold statement, "Facebook today cannot exist without AI. Every time you use Facebook or Instagram or Messenger, you may not realize it, but your experiences are being powered by AI." In addition, these and other companies continue to drive towards more sophisticated AI techniques and applications that have incredible potential. Andrew Ng, VP & Chief Scientist of Baidu said, "Just as electricity about 100 years ago transformed industry after industry, I think that AI is now in a position to have a similarly large impact on society." Perhaps part of this potential for transformation lies in Machine Learning now becoming a mainstream technology that is not only accessible to tech giants but is also leveraged by small business and startups to build new products and services.
A word of warning though: It's tempting to put the focus on the algorithms and models, and neglect the business problem. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning offer a way to power-up an already great idea, to create a more powerful and engaging experience, to set a product apart, they are not the product itself.
Where to Start
So where do you start? One of the most important things you can do is mentally add Machine Learning as one possible solution when approaching a problem. What I mean is, whether you are improving an existing product or building something new, ask yourself if Machine Learning is a good fit. For example, let's say you are creating a fashion forward online clothing store and want to boost sales by recommending new items to shoppers based on their previous purchases and purchases of other similar customers. You could write a complicated set of rules with many "if this, then that" statements to attempt to solve this. Or you could apply Machine Learning to learn past purchasing behaviors and then predict the likelihood that a shopper will buy a certain item. In general, whenever the problem involves complex logic or reasoning then Machine Learning is a strong candidate.
It also helps to know a little bit about the different types of Machine Learning. There are two main categories:
- Supervised Learning is where you have input data that is labeled with the expected output and you use this data to train a Machine Learning model. The Machine Learning model essentially learns how to map the inputs to the expected output from the training data. Then it can take new inputs and predict the output based on what it has learned. Two key prediction problems solved with Supervised Learning are:
- Classification: Predicting a category like "cat" or "dog"
- Regression: Predicting a real value like the number of users that will visit your online store next week
- Unsupervised Learning is where you have input data with no expected output and you use Machine Learning to find patterns within the data. Two key problems solved with Unsupervised Learning are:
- Clustering: Finding related groups such as shoppers who have similar tastes
- Anomaly Detection: Identifying extraordinary items or events within your data such as a fraudulent transaction
It is important to note that today most of the business value is realized through Supervised Learning. So if you need one targeted area of Machine Learning to continue exploring, that's it. If you want to go a little deeper, take a tour of Machine Learning algorithms with Dr. Jason Brownlee.
In summary, while applying Machine Learning to your business problems may not be easy, it is definitely within reach and can yield great benefits. Awareness and a basic understanding can go a long ways and allow you to recognize the solution even if you lack the knowledge or technical skill set to actually implement it. You can always get help with that part (in fact we'd love to help).
In part two of this blog post I will offer a few guiding principles on how to start using Machine Learning effectively.


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Fresh off a day at Mount Rushmore and 7 days into our #FLtoYellowstone trip we knew The Badlands of South Dakota would be our last hoorah before we headed back to Florida.
As was the case in most of our trip, our itinerary went out the window, due to too many variables and so we found ourselves googling for a place to sleep, with only 3-4 hours of light left in the day. We knew we wanted to be east of Rapid City but not in a hotel. So we came to the conclusion based on our location (just having left Custer State Park) that we would try to make a run for Sage Creek Campground on the West end of the The Badlands.
We had no idea what to expect and minimal reception to research, so we knew we were going to be in a bind if this place was full or if we couldn't find it. Expecting a desert wasteland, we were pleasantly surprised that this area was full of tall, beautiful grass and tons of wildlife. Hawks, Coyotes, Turkeys, Bison and Deer were just some of the fauna we were able to catch a glimpse of.
We set up camp quickly, as seen in the timelapse above and were absolutely exhausted. So with no sunlight left and a major leg back to Florida ahead of us, we decided to get some sleep.
We of course left our camera equipment set up and to our surprise were awoken several times by the unforgettable conversations of over eight Coyotes in the distance (but not that far). Although they are not nearly as majestic as the wolves we listened to in the Lamar Valley a few days earlier, they were equally entertaining and just as memorable.
Thanks to these coyotes, we were able to wake up in time to catch the image above, after we woke up a couple of Bison that had been sleeping no more than 30 yards away from our tent.
Our trip had countless memorable moments… But Sage Creek Campground in The Badlands of South Dakota turned out to be in the top 3 of our trip and maybe top 5 all time in our lives.

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Tragic news of yet another mass shooting in the United States shocked the world on February 14th, 2018.
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The confirmed number of deaths were 17 killed and 16 injured – making it one of the deadliest school massacres in US history. Victims of the shooting were 14 students and 3 staff members, ranging from the age of 14 – 49.
19 year-old Nikolas Jacob Cruz was identified as the perpetrator by witnesses. He was a former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. On that fateful day, Cruz entered the school's premises in the afternoon – just after lunch time. He entered Building 12, which is a three-storey structure with 30 classroom that is typically occupied by more than 900 people during class hours. Cruz opened fire and aimed at his former teachers and schoolmates. The fire alarm caused confusion and people were oblivious to it since there was a fire drill earlier that day. The shooting lasted for 6 minutes. He then dropped the gun, walked out with the students and casually skedaddled to a nearby Walmart. He was stopped by a police officer about 45 minutes later, 3.2 kilometers from the school and was taken into custody.
A geography teacher named Scott Beigel was killed after he unlocked a classroom for students to hide in. The assistant football coach and security guard, Aaron Feis, was killed as he shieled two students. The school's athletic director, Chris Hixon, was killed as he tried to help students flee while running towards the sound of the gun fire.
Peter Wang, a 15-year-old student was last seen holding the doors open so others could get out quicker. He was given a burial with full military honors and awarded with the ROTC Medal of Heroism, along with Alaina Petty and Martin Duque, and was laid to rest in his JROTC Blues Uniform.
The other victims were Alyssa Alhadeff, Nicholas Dworet, Jaime Guttenberg, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joaquin Oliver, Meadow Pollack, Helena Ramsay, Alex Schachter and Carmen Schentrup.
Since the Sandy Hook shooting, more and more people have been raising awareness on how to spot the signs of someone who wants to commit a mass shooting. In 2016 and 2017, the sheriff's office received several tips about Cruz's threats to carry out a school shooting – but was ultimately brushed off. The FBI also learned that Cruz wrote about becoming a school shooter in September 2017 – but again, it was brushed off.
Image source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/919429/Florida-shooting-school-Nikolas-Cruz-instagram-youtube-parkland-school
For those of you who has lost track on this tragedy, we've worked out a timeline of some important incident which took place:
1. Shooter is charged
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Cruz was charged and indicted with 17 counts of first-degree murder and 17 counts of attempted first-degree murder. He can face the death penalty or life-without-parole. Either way, he'll never be a free man again. Cruz is now on suicide watch in an isolation cell. He apparently feels 'sorry' and 'regretted' his actions.
2. Survivors speaking up
Image source: https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/how-the-survivors-of-parkland-began-the-never-again-movement
Students and survivors rallied together to organize marches and protests and have been speaking up about gun control in the US. They appropriately called themselves "#NeverAgain". Dubbed as crisis actors, the students have been accused of working on behalf of gun control campaign groups and the FBI.
3. Retailers changing their gun policies
Image source: https://www.cltampa.com/news-views/florida-news/article/20994249/dicks-sporting-goods-will-stop-selling-assaultstyle-rifles-parkland-mass-shooting-tampa-bay
Dick's Sporting Goods became the first major US firearm retailer to change their gun policies – guns will not be sold to those under 21, despite the law. It will also end all sales of assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines.
Within 24 hours, Walmart and Kroger announced they were also doing the same. L.L. Bean and REI will also be changing their gun policies.
4. Companies cutting ties with the NRA
United is notifying the NRA that we will no longer offer a discounted rate to their annual meeting and we are asking that the NRA remove our information from their website.
— United Airlines (@united) February 24, 2018
Source: https://twitter.com/united/status/967420501017747457
Delta is reaching out to the NRA to let them know we will be ending their contract for discounted rates through our group travel program. We will be requesting that the NRA remove our information from their website.
— Delta (@Delta) February 24, 2018
Source: https://twitter.com/Delta/status/967391778897891328
FedEx, Symantec, MetLife, United Airlines, Delta Airlines are among the few that are cutting ties with the NRA by ending their contracts for the discounted rates. Some of the companies did it out of compassion while others are under activist pressure.
5. New gun restrictions
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The National Rifle Association (NRA) were bucked by Florida lawmakers to pass new firearm regulations as well as create a program to arm school employees, such as teachers.
The approved bill would impose a three-day waiting period for most purchases of long firearms and raise the minimum age of weapon-purchase to 21. It also includes a huge sum of money for school security to be improved as well as the arming and training of school employees. The sale or possession of bump stocks, which makes guns shoot with the speed of an automatic weapon, will also be banned.
6. Tributes to the victims
Image source: Twitter – MobilizingMSD, taken by Nicole Sloan
One of the massive tributes of the 17 victims were displayed in Time Square on 6th March. It featured 3 electronic billboards that listed all the names of the 17, the high school's logo as well as the hashtag #MSDStrong. The signs were created the school's alumni, Shane Fedderman and Stacey Goldman, along with other alumni across the country.
7. A survivor suing the sheriff's office
Image source: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/03/barcelona-parkland-hero-anthony-borges-surprise
Anthony Borges, 15 – a survivor of the shooting who was struck five times trying to protect 20 other students, is suing the Broward County sheriff's office, school district, and the principal and resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School due to the failure to adequately protect students and from life-threatening harm. Anthony still can't walk due to his injuries and has undergone several surgeries. He is also troubled by the medical bill and a lot could have been done to prevent this tragedy.
8. New implementations in schools
Image source: http://allthemoms.com/2018/03/02/school-shootings-bulletproof-classroom-shelters/
Bulletproof doors, tables and shooting drills etc. are being implemented in school in case of a school shooting. Teachers and some school personnel are being armed to protect students. This has received mixed reviews from the public as school is deemed as a safe place – so why should these things even exist?
9. National school walk-out
Image source: https://hellogiggles.com/news/march-for-our-lives-2018-date/
Students from all over the US collectively walked out of their classrooms together to protest and stand up for gun control. Tributes to the lives that were lost to school shootings were made. Another walk-out will be organized towards the end of March, nicely named 'March For Our Lives'.


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NER Test & Tune
SCCA - New England Region - Solo
Registration closed April 5, 2017 10:00 PM on April 5, 2017 10:00 PM EDT Registration ends April 5, 2017 10:00 PM on April 5, 2017 10:00 PM EDT Registration opens March 12, 2017 12:00 PM on March 12, 2017 12:00 PM EDT Registration runs from March 12, 2017 12:00 PM to April 5, 2017 10:00 PM
Autocross test n tune - Pre registration only (Registration for the test n tune closes 11 PM on Friday prior to this event
Location: Devens Airfield, Ayer Ma. (Entrance at 90 Fitchburg Rd. Ayer, Ma)
There is a starting line school on the same date. Test n tune drivers need to be here by noon so entry does not interfere with starting line
We are having a kid's kart school in the morning and are offering a test n tune in the afternoon limited to 20 SCCA members
Test n Tune details:
- All drivers must arrive before noon so we don't interfere with the school.
- Test n Tune will last 4-5 hours
- Cost is $60
- Only open to SCCA members (no weekend memberships - this is members only)
- Limited to 20 drivers but you can sign up on the waitlist if it fills up.
- if you csncel, refunds will be given only if there is someone on the waitlist who can fill your spot. You will get email letting you know if there are waitlist drivers.
- If you are waitlisted you will be contacted when we have a cancelation.
- Sound rules will be enforced
- If you bring a crew to help you, only SCCA members can be passengers in your car. No one can drive unless they are registered drivers for this event.
Region Rule Information (Note: The Sound Limit at Devens is 90db measured at 75 feet.)


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S33Z of the Succession Act (Qld) provides that a person who has possession or control of a will of a deceased testator must, if asked, allow an entitled person to inspect the will and/or give a certified copy of the will on payment of the person's reasonable expenses. will includes— (a) a purported will or revoked will; and (b) a part … Continue reading What is a "Purported will"?
Another video will
This week Jackson J admitted a video recording to probate, made by the deceased and comprising a file on his personal computer. In it, the deceased said "My girlfriend would like me to do a will before I pick up my motorcycle. As I am too lazy, I'll just say it... I'll fill out the … Continue reading Another video will
Australia wide Doyle's List
I am really excited to be named one of the five preeminent junior counsel for the whole of Australia in the 2018 Doyle's List for "Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Barristers – Australia". Also, the only Queenslander, and the only female barrister on the preeminent list. You can view the list here.
Radio Interview
Last week I did an ABC radio interview about video wills, discussing the recent mobile phone video will case I appeared in. Listen here.
Mobile phone video recording admitted to probate
Judgment was given and probate granted yesterday in the well-publicised case of the mobile phone video will. Reasons yet to be published (they were given ex temp, but his Honour has indicated he intends to publish them), I will post them when they are. See the Courier Mail article here. A lot of fellow succession … Continue reading Mobile phone video recording admitted to probate
Mobile phone video will
See Courier Mail article published today on a case I was in last week.
Doyle's List 2017
Very proud to make Doyle's List for the third year running, being named one of Queensland's "Preeminent" Wills & Estate Litigation junior barristers in the 2017 rankings. The list can be viewed here.
Note attached to will admitted to probate
Yesterday Peter Lyons J admitted to probate a signed but unwitnessed note, which was found stapled to the front of copy of a duly executed will. The note recorded monies which the deceased wanted repaid to one of his daughters prior to distribution of his estate. Read Fraser v Melrose here.
Will Instruction Sheet fails as informal will
A solicitor's will instruction sheet was not admitted to probate as an informal will, in circumstances where the instruction sheets were incomplete in terms of what the deceased wanted included in his will and the deceased's instructions were derived from different sources. McMillan J was not satisfied that the document, standing alone, and without any alteration or reservation, … Continue reading Will Instruction Sheet fails as informal will
Court of Appeal considers Informal Will
Yesterday the Queensland Court of Appeal handed down its first decision on an informal will case. You can read Lindsay v McGrath here.


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After a busy schedule last week, Burlington High School's varsity Cougars will round out their regular season at the Sterling Invitational Thursday, Sept. 15, before moving to post season action at the Class 3A Region 3 tournament at Sterling's Northeastern 18 Monday, Sept. 19.
Both tournaments are slated with a 9 a.m. tee-off time.
Head coach Michael Steach will send three athletes to Thursday's invitational, and the full four-man squad will travel to regional to determine the state tournament qualifiers.
On the greens last week, Steach and his squad faced a full agenda, with meets at Strasburg, Tuesday, Sept. 6; Holyoke, Thursday, Sept. 8, and Rocky Ford, Saturday, Sept. 10.
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MSI Day – Tech Evolution Events in Mumbai and New Delhiby Sonam Yadav November 21, 2016 0 comments
MSI DAY- Tech Evolution event to experience latest unique gaming and workstation systems. These systems are designed to pack a punch, delivering full gaming and workstation class GPU power in a very small footprint. The VR One Backpack is the first PC class device to offer full VR capable performance that is fully self-contained and portable, having no trailing wires. Workstation WT/WS series laptops are designed for 2D/3D visual work, capable of reducing rendering time considerably over regular laptops. The Vortex PC is the smallest gaming tower with full desktop power, delivering full gaming CPU and GPU, in one tenth the size of any equally powerful machine in the category. Vortex PC is perfect for multi-tasking and can connect up to 6 monitors.
Gamers were thrilled to see VR One Backpack and Vortex PC – smallest gaming tower with six matrix display. The event took place at Oxford Bookstore in Mumbai & Delhi. With such positive response, MSI plans to do similar events more often.
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MSI WT72, World's 1st NVIDIA VR Ready Workstation
MSI WT72 6QL (Skylake E3cpu) and 6QK(Skylake i7) Mobile Workstations are VR-optimized for professional design applications. With powerful Quadro GPUs optimized by ISVs, the WT72 supports VR technology that reduces the time needed for building physical prototypes and streamlines the development/communication process providing optimal performance and high-quality user experience.
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MSI WT72 6QL (Skylake E3cpu) and 6QK (Skylake i7) Mobile Workstations are MSI mobile workstations powered by the latest 6th generation Intel Core i7 CPU and the new Xeon E3-1505M processor.NVIDIA Quadro M-series provides an unmatched graphics power and performance for critical applications. Fifteen-inch FHD ISP screens and high efficiency mean users have the power they need where they need it.
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MSIs breathtaking Backpack PC is powered by high-end Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA extreme level GTX1060 graphics card. Users get to move around and enjoy VR with full movement and total immersion due to the cordless design.
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It was the day we had been anticipating for the last two months. Friday, March 27th had finally arrived. On this beautiful, sunny day which barely required a fleece, I couldn't help but reflect on how perfectly everything had seemed to fall into place leading up to this point. The weather bolstered our optimism and bode well for our next two weeks. It was as if Baltimore was gifting us with a going-away present before reverting back to its wintery, sub-freezing ways after our departure.
Our bags were packed with all the necessities, and only the necessities. In order to avoid delays, baggage fees, risk of lost luggage, and risk of damage during handling, we both decided to pack everything in our own carry-on backpacks, along with a camera bag in the form of a large purse. After we finished packing and weighed our bags, we were nervous because both of our bags were over some of our airlines' weight limits for carry-ons. However, we decided to take the risk and we would check in if we were weighed. Thankfully, none of the airlines weighed or even measured our bags. Since our carry-ons were backpacks, the check-in agents didn't seem to worry one bit about them being too large or heavy at any of the airlines (Emirates, Aegean, or Vueling). A couple of the agents even remarked that we were traveling light for an international trip.
In order to conserve space, we packed only enough clothes for about a week, along with a small travel laundry kit and clothesline. We planned to use the kit for washing our laundry in a hotel sink or bathtub halfway through our trip, and to dry our clothes outside our window. For organizing and tightly packing our clothes, we used eBags Packing Cubes ($29.99), which served us extremely well. With these cubes, we were able to keep our shirts, pants, and underwear separated and organized. When you're packing and unpacking every couple of days at multiple hotels, this saves a lot of time and frustration.
For the backpacks themselves, my wife bought the eBags Mother Lode TLS Weekender Convertible ($79 with a discount at the time) in the "Tropical Turquoise" color and I bought the Cabin Max Metz Backpack (Black) ($45). While my backpack got the job done, my wife's backpack had a much better build quality, more space, more compartments and organization, and was all-around better designed. Looking back, I wish I'd spent the extra money to get the eBags backpack, but the Cabin Max bag is by no means a bad pack for the low price.
In Italy and Greece, pickpocketing is a major problem. Gypsies and career pickpockets roam the streets, particularly in the more congested areas, looking for unsuspecting victims. Knowing this, Ambrey and I took a money belt she already owned from a previous trip to Zambia, and I bought a Lewis N. Clark Neck Stash ($12). These are wallets that hang under your clothes to prevent pickpockets from stealing your money, credit cards, and passports as you walk down the street. It's best to keep your valuables in your hotel room once you're there, but when traveling between hotels and airports, your money belt is the safest place to keep those items. Always try to be discrete and check your surroundings when accessing your money belt, too. You don't want a pickpocket seeing your stash and following you.
We picked up the Rick Steves Italy and Greece guidebooks from the library before we left. These were popular, so we had to put them on hold a few weeks in advance. His books are extremely helpful and have great insights both for preparing and for reference while you're there. Out of all the research we did, these books were by far the most helpful resources.
We also packed a couple of Type C Plug Adapters ($7). You need these in order to connect any of your electric plugs in Italy, Greece, and many other European countries. Just be sure that any devices you plug in are compatible with 240 volt outlets, as that is the standard in Europe. Here in the states, we use 120 volts. Most electronic devices these days can handle either one, but it's a good idea to check the labels on your chargers or batteries/devices so you don't fry them, anyway.
Lastly, in addition to all the typical toiletries, we packed rain jackets. You never know what kind of weather you're going to get.
Driving up the highway from work around noon, I was headed to meet my wife at her parents' house. Exhibiting the selflessness and graciousness that is characteristic of them, they were ready to give us a ride up from Baltimore to JFK airport in New York. We performed our last-minute checks to make sure we had all our critical belongings and then took off.
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Date Published: Paperback out this March / eBook November 2014
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Nancy McCabe, who grew up in Kansas just a few hours from the Ingalls family's home in Little House on the Prairie, always felt a deep connection with Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House series. McCabe read Little House on the Prairie during her childhood and visited Wilder sites around the Midwest with her aunt when she was thirteen. But then she didn't read the series again until she decided to revisit in adulthood the books that had so influenced her childhood. It was this decision that ultimately sparked her desire to visit the places that inspired many of her childhood favorites, taking her on a journey that included stops in the Missouri of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Minnesota of Maud Hart Lovelace, the Massachusetts of Louisa May Alcott, and even the Canada of Lucy Maud Montgomery.
From Little Houses to Little Women reveals McCabe's powerful connection to the characters and authors who inspired many generations of readers. Traveling with McCabe as she rediscovers the books that shaped her and ultimately helped her to forge her own path, readers will enjoy revisiting their own childhood favorites as well.
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Nancy McCabe is the author of four memoirs about travel, books, parenting, and adoption as well as the novel Following Disasters. Her work has appeared in Newsweek, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Prairie Schooner, Fourth Genre, and many other magazines and anthologies, including In Fact Books' Oh Baby! True Stories about Conception, Adoption, Surrogacy, Pregnancy, Labor, and Love and McPherson and Company's Every Father's Daughter: Twenty-Four Women Writers Remember their Fathers. Her work has received a Pushcart and been recognized on Notable lists in Best American anthologies six times.
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By Jessica Li
Change is coming!
I recently read a report by the McKinsey Global Institute titled "What the Future of Work will mean for Jobs, Skills, and Wages". The report predicted that there could be between 400 million and 800 million workers displaced by automation technology around the world by 2030. Five potential drivers for change are discussed.
First, the impacts of automation on work. The report argues that automation may not necessarily eliminate all the current occupations but it will change the activities that constitute the work significantly. While workers are asked to perform different tasks they may require retooling and retraining. Second, some occupations will experience growth, such as healthcare providers and technology specialists. It could create a large workforce shift. As people shift occupations to find employment, they will need to learn new knowledge and skills. Third, new jobs will be created due to automation. It will challenge the organizations to support workers to develop new skills in order to complete the transition and qualify for these newly created jobs. The report predicts that most of the new jobs will demand workers to have a higher education background and higher skill sets. The fourth potential driver suggests that the growth occupations will often require a college or advanced degrees. It is because workers will need to spend more time on activities that demand social and emotional skills, advanced cognitive capabilities, problem-solving, creativity, and innovations which are difficult for machines to master.
Finally, the report calls for innovative strategies to manage the workforce transition. It calls for sustained investment, new training models, and programs to ease worker transition. It further challenges the government to rethink public spending on labor-force training and the businesses to reevaluate their current talent management and development strategies.
It is a call to action for human resource development professionals. As a professional field, it is time for us to think about how and what we need to do to stay on top of this transitional period. What we can do to ease the transition process for our key stakeholders, the organizations, the teams, and the individual employees. Here is the link to the report, it is an interesting read.
Again, December is here, what a year! As the year has come to an end, I trust you will find the time to take a break and enjoy the peace and joy of the holidays. For dog lovers, the year of 2018 is the year of the earth dog according to the Chinese Zodiac.
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AHRD Annual International Research Conference in Asia Recap
By Sanghamitra Chaudhuri
The four-day extravaganza came to a culmination as the Indian coordinating team gracefully passed the baton of holding the next year's AHRD Annual International Research Conference in Asia to Thailand in the valedictory ceremony. As we patiently wait for next year's Conference in the beautiful country of Thailand, let me recount some highlights of the Conference in India, from the perspectives of coordinator and eager attendee.
As one of the coordinating team members, I had the pleasure of helping to weave the dream of the conference event together with my colleagues Dr. Rajashi Ghosh, Dr. Rajeshwari Narendran, and our Special Interest Group (India) Steering Committee members as we moved forward to transform our dream to reality. What followed were many planning discussions with my colleagues, Rajashi and Rajeshwari, whose rhyming names added to the already existing confusion of applying for Indian Conference Visas! That's a whole story unto itself.
Conference Highlights:
What came through very strongly in our discussion was that, while we would like to keep intact the structure and rigor of an academic conference, our job as coordinators was to help juxtapose the rich Indian culture of hospitality and tradition with the conference theme, "Sustainable Development of Human Capital: Exploring Perspectives from Grassroots to Global Research and Practice."
It gives me immense pleasure as I reflect on the extent to which we have achieved our dual goals. Let me share with you in a nutshell the highlights of the conference.
In closing, I would like to quote our Past Presidents, and Incoming President of the Academy as they shared their first-hand candid opinions on the conference!
"It was, indeed, a great experience. Hopefully, when we do our "lessons learned," we will be able to gather broad perspectives." – Gary McLean
"The coordinators are to be congratulated for the great success." – Darlene Russ-Eft
"I believe we are now back offering exciting and professionally satisfying Asian conferences." – Ron Jacobs
"It is wonderful to be here at this groundbreaking conference." – Julie Gedro
I feel fortunate to be a part of this historic conference, and I sincerely hope that those of you who attended the conference walked away with memories that you can cherish. I hope to have a reflective meeting at the upcoming AHRD conference in Richmond, Virginia with the India SIG team on what worked and what can be improved as we plan to come back even stronger the next time when it is held in India – hopefully soon!
Faculty Mentoring Program Opportunity
By Rajashi Ghosh
UFHRD invites applications for Research Honoraria.
We are excited to continue the AHRD Faculty Mentoring Partners Program (FMPP) we launched in 2015 to address the career/professional development needs of HRD faculty across different career levels (i.e., junior, mid-career, senior). Twenty pairs (40 faculty) have completed the FMPP in the last three years.
Interested faculty should submit the participant input form (available on the webpage noted above) by January 15, 2018. Please email the form to email@example.com by January 15.
A "meet and greet" will be scheduled at the upcoming AHRD conference to allow participants to meet each other and consider who they might like to work with over the course of the year.
Open Call for New Editor/Co-Editors for Human Resource Development Quarterly
Human Resource Development Quarterly (HRDQ), a Wiley publication sponsored by the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD), invites applications for the position of Editor. Co-editorship applications are also welcome. The official term of appointment is three years beginning on January 1, 2019, although applicants should expect that soft training and transition into the role will commence in the three months prior to January 1, 2019.
HRDQ is the first and most established refereed quarterly journal in the field of human resource development (HRD) that publishes original empirical research. The journal is now in its 29th year and was inducted in to the Thomson Reuters SSCI/ISI in 2010. The 2016 Impact Factor for HRDQ is 2.441 with journal rankings as follows:
3/27 - Industrial Relations and Labor
The Editor provides strategic and operational leadership and direction for the journal by ensuring that the journal reflects the highest quality of scholarship within the HRD field and that all publishing deadlines are met. The editor's role includes management and collaboration with a multi-Associate Editor team and Managing Editor, and works closely with the publisher's representative and AHRD Board of Directors in support of the journal. In addition to this role, the Editor is also responsible for:
Selection criteria for the role of Editor/Co-Editor include:
Self-nominations are encouraged and applications should include the following:
The submission deadline is March 31, 2018. The decisions will be announced in May 2018. For further information, please contact the current Co-Editors: Dr Valerie Anderson; Dr Kim Nimon; Dr Jon Werner.
Please submit all application materials as a single PDF on or before the deadline to: email@example.com
Call for Needs Assessment Case Studies
We are seeking case studies for the textbook, Casebook of Needs Assessments, which will be published by Sage, with Thomas Michael Power, Darlene Russ-Eft, and Cathy Sleezer as editors. The aim of this textbook is to help students apply the abstract concepts and theories of needs assessment in dynamic real-world organizations. The textbook will be used in graduate-and undergraduate courses in Instructional Design and Technology, Program Planning, Human Resource Development, Adult Education, and Evaluation.
This textbook will address the challenge by presenting 20 real-world case studies including discussions the influences and the issues that had to be addressed for success. Each case study should be a maximum of 3500 words, use APA format, and contain the following information:
If you are interested in submitting a case, please contact Darlene Russ-Eft. You will need to submit an abstract and an outline of the case by January 29, 2018.
IFTDO's International Journal of HRD Practice Policy and Research Latest Issue
IFTDO's International Journal of HRD Practice Policy and Research Volume 2 Number 2, 2017, edited by Dr Rick Holden, Editor-in-Chief has now been published.
It is available on our web site www.iftdo.net and online at www.ijhrdppr.com Previous issues are also available on these websites/links.
2018 Conference in the Americas News
25th Anniversary Celebration
The Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) is celebrating its 25th Silver Anniversary. The 2018 AHRD Conference in Richmond, Virginia will feature several special events to honor those who founded the AHRD in 1993 as well as to enable members of our community to celebrate with each other and create lasting memories for the next 25 years!
The 25th Anniversary Celebration Committee, comprised of Andrea D. Ellinger, Karen E. Watkins, Victoria J. Marsick, Maria Cseh, David McGuire, Kimberly McDonald, and Julie Gedro, would like to give you a "sneak preview" so that you can plan your travel accordingly to stay through and enjoy the Saturday evening Banquet. Although more details will follow, we would ask you to be prepared for the following:
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Call for Silent Auction Items
The 2018 Conference will again be the site of a silent auction organized by the AHRD Foundation. Attendees are invited to donate items to the event with proceeds go to the Foundation. Please plan to bring your item with you to conference check in along with a description of the donation item and the value.
Journal News
VOLUME 28, ISSUE 4 (Winter, 2017)
The latest issue of HRDQ is available here.
The following articles have recently appeared on Early View:
Short HJ, Gray DE. HRD in SMEs: A research agenda whose time has come. Human Resource Development Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrdq.21305
Hutchins HM, Penney LM, Sublett LW. What imposters risk at work: Exploring imposter phenomenon, stress coping, and job outcomes. Human Resource Development Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrdq.21304
Matsuo M. Goal orientation, critical reflection, and unlearning: An individual-level study. Human Resource Development Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrdq.21303
See all articles on Early View.
Human Resource Development Quarterly (HRDQ), a Wiley publication sponsored by The Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD), invites applications for the position of Editor. Co-editorship applications are also welcome. The official term of appointment is three years beginning on January 1, 2019, although applicants should expect that soft training and transition into the role will commence in the three months prior to January 1, 2019.
The submission deadline is March 31, 2018. The decision will be announced in May, 2018. For further information, please contact the current Co-Editors: Dr. Valerie Anderson; Dr. Kim Nimon; Dr. Jon Werner
An Exploratory Study of Group Development and Team Learning
Diversity Training Programme Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Embracing Translational HRD Research for Evidence-Based Management: Let's Talk About How to Bridge the Research-Practice Gap
Psychological Capital Intervention (PCI): A Replication and Extension
Improving the Rigor of Quantitative HRD Research: Four Recommendations in Support of the General Hierarchy of Evidence
Find all the articles here.
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The HRDR Editorial Team wishes you a very happy holiday season! Our deepest gratitude goes to our editorial board members, contributing authors, and journal reviewers. Thank you for your outstanding service to the journal! Also, a special 'thank you' to those of you who have faithfully read our publications. Without you as our audience, this journal will not have been meaningful! We appreciate each of you and look forward to your continuous support for HRDR in the near year!
Our December 2017 issue is now available!
This issue features the following five articles:
Integrative Literature Review
A Review of the Literature on Structured On-the-Job Training and Directions for Future Research Sahar Ahadi, Ronald L. Jacobs
The Relationship Between Work Engagement and Organizational Commitment: Proposing Research Agendas Through a Review of Empirical Literature Woocheol Kim, Jiyoung Kim, Heajung Woo, Jiwon Park, Junghyun Jo, Sang-Hoon Park, Se Yung Lim.
Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership: A Review of Empirical Studies Hyejin Kim, Taesung Kim
Theory and Conceptual Articles
Leadership and Employee Work Passion: Propositions for Future Empirical Investigations
The Dark and Bright Sides of Personal Use of Technology at Work: A Job Demands-Resources Model
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Advances in Developing Human Resources (ADHR) is currently soliciting applications for an individual who will serve as Editor-in-Chief. Term begins August 2018 and runs through 2021. Qualified candidates must have earned a terminal degree and have relevant editorial leadership experience and be an active member of the Academy of Human Resource Development.
Those interested, may contact Michael Leimbach, Editor-in-Chief at or (952) 828-8645 for more information or to submit your application. Application materials should arrive no later than February 15, 2018, and should include an application letter and current curriculum vitae.
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We are seeking a visionary leader who would welcome the opportunity and challenges of leading these programs, develop new programs in innovation and entrepreneurship, and create an internationally recognized department whose goals contribute to the solution of global, technological, social, and economic challenges of the 21st century through discovery, learning, and engagement. The Department Head will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
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The Management Department's curriculum and service goals strive to integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills to solve problems facing organizations and institutions in our community and in society at large. The Department provides instruction for undergraduate management majors, students in other majors, and MBA students. The Department also provides non-business majors with a minor in management or human resource management. The successful candidate will be expected to take a role in the design and implementation of the HR program.
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Serves as the senior administrator for the Office for Faculty Engagement and Development (FED). Directs all major functions including development and leadership of programs and projects according to both short-term and long term strategic plans.
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AHRD Member Survey – December 22 (midnight PST)
On December 7th, AHRD members should have received an e-mail from Board Member, Jason Moats, with an invitation to participate in the 2017 AHRD Membership Survey. We'd like to remind members to complete the survey. Your ideas are important to us, so don't delay!
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Seago Line's New Feeder in Maiden Call to St. Petersburg
Short-sea and feeder operator Seago Line, a part of Maersk Group, has introduced a new vessels, the Vistula Maersk, to its North Europe feeder link between Rotterdam, Netherlands and St. Petersburg, Russia.
The recently-delivered Vistula Maersk, which is the first in a series of vessels purpose-built to serve the North Sea and Baltic Sea, made a maiden call to Petrolesport and First Container Terminal (FCT) in St. Petersburg on April 20.
In the Russian Baltics, where harsh winters and icy waters pose challenges for container shipping, ice-class vessels "bring a very important value proposition to the market."
Vistula will shortly be joined by its sister unit Volga Maersk and these vessels will together be the only two to operate on the North Europe Feeder Link 1 service.
During the coming months, five other sisters, namely Vayenga Maersk, Venta Maersk, Vuoksi Maersk, Vilnia Maersk and the last one still to be announced, will join Vistula and Volga in enhancing a number of Seago Line services in the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
Seago Line informed that the new ships are the world's largest ice-class container vessels, designed specifically for operation in winter conditions and temperatures pof down to -25 degrees C. Apart from their stronger hull, they are characterised by high refrigerated cargo intake.
Vistula Maersk and Volga Maersk will operate on Seago Line's L16/L01 service, which calls Rotterdam's APM Terminals 1, Delta Container Terminal and APM Terminals Maasvlakte 2, before calling Port of Ust-Luga and then Petrolesport and First Container Terminal in St. Petersburg.
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Today we invite you to join us on a trip to Baile Herculane in south-western Romania, one of the oldest spas in the world, documented for the first time as early as 1900 years ago
Located on the Cerna Valley, surrounded by mountains, the resort has always been a favourite destination for both mountain trackers and people willing to benefit from effective spa treatment. Also, it can be the starting point for trips to other places of interest, across a surrounding area of some 200 square kilometers. Travel agencies offer tourists quite a wide variety of packages, including boat trips along the Danube, a visit to the museum of the Iron Gates Hydroelectric Power Station or a road trip along one of the oldest mountain railways in Europe. The tourist circuit includes stopovers at the Tabula Traiana memorial plaque or Decebalus's Statue, and also several caves. Florin Bazavan, the manager of a hotel in the area, told us about the spa's offer:
"This is one of the best known resorts and it's blooming. Its main component is the spa, which provides treatment solutions but not only. Actually, it is open to all those who want to just escape the daily hustle and bustle and relax. The service offer has extended in the past years and there are many hotels equipped with swimming pools, saunas, fitness rooms, gyms, relaxation areas. Also, tourists can benefit from the therapeutic effects of the local thermal-salty waters, which are extremely beneficial to health."
The range of procedures that tourists can choose from is very wide: magneto therapy, thermo therapy with short and infrared waves, ultra-sound-therapy and ultrasound therapy, electrotherapy, which is very effective in reducing pain and stimulating the muscles, electro-hydrotherapy, aerosols for lung diseases and allergies, kinetotherapy. As regards wellness, guests can choose from massages, 80-degree dry sauna and swimming in indoor and outdoor pools.
Many of the pavilions were erected in the first half of the 19th century, grouped around the statue of Hercules. There are some heritage buildings, such as the Casino, the Austrian Imperial Baths and the villa where the Austrian – Hungarian Empress Elisabeth used to stay. Actually, the Empress, better known as Sisi, had a passion for the Herculane Spa and its surroundings. There are also other natural tourist attractions around the resort, as Mariana Pasarin, from the Domogled – Valea Cernei park administration told us.
"This is the biggest national park in Romania, stretching over 61,000 hectares. For two years now we also have a visitation center, where people can find any information they need. It's not just an information center, because it has three storeys, each of them presenting one aspect that is relevant with regard to the park. For instance, one floor is devoted to caves, and visitors can see mock-ups of caves and also a miniature park. The last floor is devoted to human communities, and the exhibition includes archeological and museum items and traditional costumes. The ground floor is the place where visitors can learn about the main species of flora and fauna in the region".
Mariana Pasarin is the one that welcomes tourists at the centre and introduces them to the area's attractions. She has several proposals for those interested in taking trips in the surroundings:
"There is a route that leads to the White Cross, a cross erected on one of the peaks, but we don't know by whom. Since the author is unknown, many legends have appeared about it. Up there you can get a beautiful panorama of the entire Cerna Valley and Herculane Spas. Also in the area there are other routes leading to kiosks placed in places where the scenery is breathtaking. It's actually the area that Empress Sisi used to love to walk around. One of the kiosks was actually named after her, Elisabeth."
Mariana Pasarin, a representative of the Domogled-Valea Cernei national park told us about the tourists who come from all over the world, including from the US and Canada. Also, worth mentioning is that there are several events organized throughout the year, of which the most important is the one dedicated to the park. Mariana Pasarin:
"This celebration is called 'The Banat Black Pine Tree Festival', which is held on the last Sunday of May, because it is also linked with the European Parks Day, celebrated on May 24. We try to bring together all the communities that live inside the park, with their own customs and traditions. As of July this year, some 10,000 hectares of virgin forest are on the UNESCO heritage list, boasting 100-200 year old beech trees. This is one of the largest such areas in Europe, not just in Romania. We've had tourists that had heard about these forests being on the UNESCO list and were very curious to see them. In this park, people can do many things, from rafting, climbing, mountain trekking, thermal baths, which are specific to this place, and can also visit caves. This national park is by all means one of the most beautiful places in Romania." (Translated by M. Ignatescu)
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The Gulf Country Frontier Days Festival is the authentic Outback Australian experience and brings together National and International musicians, Indigenous and First Nation's performers and Australia's best cowboys in the heart of Queensland's Gulf Country.
The Festival revolves around the Frontier Days Rodeo and the National Indigenous Rodeo Championships. This APRA affiliated event is one of the richest on the Rodeo circuit, and attracts Australia's top Rodeo talent to the Gulf.
Indigenous Australian and First Nations cultural performers from around the world take to the stage each night, for dance and theatrical performances in the Kabarrijbi Wangkijbi Spectacular – The Coming Together of Nations.
And then there's the music, headlined by Australian music royalty. Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers and Shane Howard have previously performed at the Festival, together with local and international Indigenous musicians.
If the authentic Outback experience is what you're looking for, the Gulf Country Frontier Days Festival is a Must Do for you!
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The Kabarrijbi Wangkijbi Spectacular is the centrepiece of the Cultural entertainment at the Gulf Country Frontier Days Festival. This 'Coming together of Native Nations' sees Indigenous Australian's and First Nations people's from around the world join in a celebration of culture, through dance and music.
The Gulf Country Frontier Days Festival includes three nights packed full of live music from both national and international acts, focussing on Indigenous and First Nations artists.
The Gulf Country Frontier Days Festival marks a new era for Indigenous Rodeo in Australia, with the National Indigenous Rodeo Championships. Riders from around the Gulf joined the some of Australia's best to battle it out for the Frontier Days Rodeo Buckles, and make their mark on Australian Rodeo History.
The Frontier Days Rodeo is committed to improving outcomes for young women across the Gulf, through the Jibardi Pride Program. Participants from the local Indigenous communities are invited to take part in workshops focussing on leadership and personal development geared towards young women of the Gulf. The Gulf Country Frontier Days Festival is proud to support the Jibardi Pride Program.
Famously traversing three Australian states and territories, twenty national parks and five World Heritage Sites, the Savannah Way is one of Australia's most incredible drive journeys. From one side of the continent to the other, it explores 3,699kms of true-blue Australian outback, peppered with famous fishing hubs, bird-watching hotspots, fossicking sites and cattle stations that welcome visitors on their journey through "gulp country" – a reference to how quickly (and frequently) cold beverages are consumed in the hottest part of the country.An Outback Adventure Through Gulf Country
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An original graphic novel celebrating the life of the glorious athlete who metamorphosed from Cassius Clay to become a three-time heavyweight boxing legend, activist, and provocateur: Muhammad Ali. Not only a titan in the world of sports but in the world itself, he dared to be different and to challenge and defy through his refusal to be drafted to fight in Vietnam, his rejection of his "slave" name, and ultimately his final fight with his body itself through a thirty-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Witness what made Ali different, what made him cool, what made him the Greatest.
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Modern Couples
10 Oct 2018 11:00 am - 27 Jan 2019 11:00 pm|
Barbican Art Gallery's pioneering autumn exhibition Modern Couples: Art, Intimacy and the Avant-garde showcases the creative output of over 40 artist couples active in the first half of the 20th century. Drawing on loans from private and public collections worldwide, this major interdisciplinary show features the work of painters, sculptors, photographers, architects, designers, writers, musicians and performers, shown alongside personal photographs, love letters, gifts and rare archival material. Among the highlights are legendary duos such as: Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp; Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin; Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson; Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera; Dora Maar and Pablo Picasso; Lee Miller and Man Ray; Varvara Stepanova and Alexander Rodchenko; Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West; as well as lesser known pairings such as Emilie Flöge and Gustav Klimt, Federico García Lorca and Salvador Dalí, Romaine Brooks and Natalie Clifford-Barney and Lavinia Schulz and Walter Holdt.
Opening on 10 October, Modern Couples is part of the Barbican Centre's The Art of Change, a yearlong season that explores the relationship between art, society and politics. By focusing on intimate relationships in all their forms – obsessional, conventional, mythic, platonic, fleeting, life-long – it also reveals the way in which creative individuals came together, transgressing the constraints of their time, reshaping art, redefining gender stereotypes and forging news ways of living and loving. Importantly, the exhibition also challenges the idea that the history of art was a singular line of solitary, predominantly male geniuses.
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EEAPPG launches Budget submission in Parliament
4 September 2018
Parliamentary Launch of East of England All-Party Parliamentary Group Meeting
Wednesday 5th September 2018, 2.00 – 4.00PM, Attlee Suite, Portcullis House SW1 0AA – media welcome
Key speakers: Kwasi Kwarteng MP, PPS to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Philip Hammond, and Lord Porter of Spalding, Chairman of the LGA
At the launch in Parliament of the East of England APPG's submission to this year's budget, MPs from across the East of England and from all political parties will call for:
- The huge potential of the East of England to contribute to UK prosperity to be better reflected in Government's thinking, its priorities and in its investment plans.
- Government to ensure East of England receives a fair share of infrastructure investment – to maintain global competitiveness and continue its net contribution to the Treasury
- Greater devolution – to local authorities, Sub National Transport bodies and to LEPs as well as at the region-wide level on some strategic issues.
The Budget submission, entitled 'Building together the foundations of more productivity, prosperity and inclusivity in the East of England' represents nine months' work of the APPG and sets out how the Government can help the region's ambitions to create an even stronger and more inclusive economy.
It is co-signed by the APPG officers, the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, the region's LEPs, and all supporters of the APPG including the East of England LGA, British Sugar, London Stansted Airport, the A120 campaign, Astra Zeneca and Anglian Water.
Peter Aldous, MP for Waveney and Co-chair of the APPG, said:
"The East of England is the UK's jobs powerhouse. It is one of the country's fastest growing regions, both in population and economy. There has been significant investment in recent years, though there is a need to better recognise the region's importance and untapped potential, including the fact that it is one of only three UK regions to contribute more in tax than it receives in public money. The East of England is at the forefront of global excellence and innovation – and a frontrunner in attracting business."
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge and Co-chair of the APPG, said:
"Cambridge is set to become England's second largest city by value in the next three decades – if it secures the necessary support from both the public and private sectors. This must be done in a sensitive, sustainable way that ensures Cambridge remains attractive, while allowing our world leading science and innovation assets to increase the spread and pace of growth and development across the whole of the region."
Steve Barwick, co-ordinator and author of the EEAPPG report who will be presenting its findings at the launch, said:
"The key strategic issue facing the East of England is how to manage and spread Cambridge's growth to market towns and coastal communities – many of whom feel 'left behind' or too long 'left alone'. The evidence is that LEPs, local authorities and businesses across the East of England want to 'own' and resolve this issue. But the Government needs to support them to do that through adequate and fair funding as well as devolution of more powers."


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