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Revision as of 16:06, 29 October 2019
- 1 General
- 2 Statistics - expert mode
- 3 Statistics - simple mode
- 4 Public Statistics
- 5 Hints & tips
- 6 FAQs
The statistics feature is available from the responses toolbar by clicking first on the "Response and Statistics" menu entry located in the last drop-down menu, Responses (which is only available if a survey has been activated):
Look for the Statistics button located on the top toolbar and click on it:
The following page will be loaded:
The LimeSurvey statistics can be visualized in either the expert mode or simple mode. By default, the expert mode is loaded when you click on the Statistics button.
Statistics - expert mode
Let's say you've got a survey running, or it is finished and you want to start analyzing the results. LimeSurvey can dump all the results into an Excel spreadsheet or CSV file. You can do whatever you want with the data from the respective file. Alternatively, you can use the statistics feature to have a look at your data and start getting some useful information from it.
The statistics - expert mode feature allows you to 'filter' your data and retrieve numbers and summaries of different fields from it. The statistics script doesn't attempt to do highly complex filtering, but you'd be surprised at the sort of information that can be easily obtained.
Running quick statistics
As it can be observed below, there is a checkbox for each question that can be selected in order to show a response summary for each question, and an icon that when clicked (or if the mouse hovers over it), it gives you the full text of the question. To view the results for a question or questions, check the checkbox(es) at the top of the question(s) and then click "View statistics".
Alternatively, to view the results for all available questions, enable "View summary of all available fields" and then click "View statistics":
You will then be given a "Results" table which will indicate the number of cases and a "Field Summary" table for each question selected which summarizes all possible answers in the question(s), their totals, and their corresponding percentage.
Filtering data
Two types of filters exist: general and response filters.
General filters
As the name suggests, it refers to filters at the general (macro) level:
The filters can be related to:
- Data selection
- The type of responses:
- Complete responses: responses that contain a submission date
- Incomplete responses: answers that do not contain a submission date
- All records: the aggregated number of complete and incomplete responses.
- Statistics report language: if additional languages are used, this filter option is useful to divide respondents based on the language they used to fill out your survey.
- The type of responses:
- View summary of all available field: it is turned off by default. By enabling it, all the survey questions and groups will be taken into account when running the statistics script
- Subtotals based on displayed questions: it is deactivated by default. It counts stats for each question based only on the total number of responses for which the question was displayed (good way to filter the unfinished/incomplete responses).
- Response ID: use the ID number to filter your gathered responses
- Submission date: displayed only if timings is enabled. You can filter the data based on the submission date of your collected responses.
To get the answers filtered according only to the general filters, enable the "View summary of all available field" option and click on the View statistics button located in the upper-right part of the screen.
Response filters
Depending on the used question type, different fields may be used to filter your answers:
- By response: click on one or more responses in the list under each question to filter the data by those responses (use CTRL/click to select multiple responses in the same question). Note that if you choose to view the summary of all available fields (checkbox at top) you will need to select your response filters before checking that box.
- By text: you can search the responses to a free text question type (and similar types) by entering a text. If you want to search for a partial string you can use the percentage sign (%) as wildcard. E.g.: If you look for 'Tom%', it will find entries with 'Tomb' and 'Tommy', etc.
- By numerical value: you can search the responses that contain a certain numerical value if number-based question types are used.
Selecting "View statistics" will then give you the "Results" table, indicating the number of responses matching your criteria, and a "Field Summary" table for each question selected which summarizes all possible answers in the question(s), their totals and their percentage. It is important to note that these results are a subset of your total responses. So, for example, if your criteria display 146 records out of a total 180, the summary will show the breakdown of just those 146 records for that table.
The images below indicate that I have elected to view the stats for "Employment status" of completed records/female/age 18-25. This gives me the results for 6 out of 13 records.
- If you set criteria on the same question that you ask for a summary, then that question will only present answers matching your criteria. So it is good practice not to set any criteria on the same question you are getting a summary of.
- To select multiple entries for a question hold down the CTRL button when clicking. To "unselect" the last criteria (if you want to clear all criteria from a question) click on the respective highlighted answer while holding pressed the CTRL button.
For charting, the library pChart is used, which is completely included and usually doesn't have to be configured.
After the graphs have been generated you can export them easily. Right click on a graph and choose "Save image as", then save the graph as a .png file to your chosen location.
You can also use the "Export images" function to save all the graphs to your machine:
To see which questions can make use of statistics and/or graphs, you have to read each question type manual entry from here. If tab statistics is available, check which options are displayed under this tab. Three statistics attributes exist: chart type, display chart, and public statistics.
"incomplete responses", "no answers" and "not completed/not displayed" counts
- incomplete responses: all responses that started to be filled out by respondents, but weren't completed. A response started when the participant clicked the "Next" button in the survey, but did not click the "Submit" button in the end (did not land on the end page of your survey).
Technically speaking, this is when there is no SubmitDate in the response table for this entry, but new data set was created already.
- no answer: when the question was displayed, but the participant hasn't given an answer.
Technically speaking, this is when the question is not mandatory, was displayed, received no answer and the user clicked "Next" or "Submit". The consequence is that the database field for this answer is set to "" (empty string). This "no answer" status cannot be really computed for "Date" or pure "Numerical questions" where the database field cannot record a string.
- not completed/not displayed: when the page containing the question was not displayed. This can be because of conditions, or just because the participant left the survey before this page was displayed (or just while this page is displayed, but without clicking the Next button).
Technically speaking, the database field for this question is filled with a NULL value.
Output format and options
The statistics can be displayed under three different formats:
- HTML (default option): the statistics are displayed in LimeSurvey
- PDF: a popup will be displayed, asking to save the statistics as a PDF file
- Excel: To further work with your (filtered) data, choose Excel. You can export the file from a spreadsheet application to CSV to work with more advanced statistical tools such as SPSS or R.
The output options can be used to alter the way in which the statistics are displayed. The following options are available:
- Show text responses inline: it is disabled by default. It shows the text questions responses without having to click on a browse button (if enabled; useful for the HTML version of output format)
- Show graphs: it is disabled by default. If enabled, graphs will be displayed
- Number of columns: two is the default number. If you wish to have statistics and graphs displayed on only one or three columns, choose the desired value from this option. It applies to HTML statistics.
- Graph labels: choose how the label should look like in the graph.
- Question code
- Question text
- Both
- Chart type: the following chart type settings are available:
- As defined in question settings: useful if you wish the graph not to be displayed. If this is the case, deactivate it from the question settings and select from the "Statistics" panel this option.
- Bar chart
- Pie chart
- Radar chart
- Line chart
- Polar chart
- Doughnut chart
Embed custom logo at statistic PDF
(available for Limesurvey 3.x since 12/2018)
If you want to embed your own logo to the statistics PDF, then make sure a file named exactly "statistics.jpg" is placed within the "images" folder of the admin theme used for your system. Which admin theme is used can be set at the Global Settings.
Statistics - simple mode
The simple mode was created in order to provide simple bar chart statistics that can be quickly exported and saved, and then included into a presentation:
As you can observe, fewer graphs are displayed than in the expert mode. While in the export mode you can display graphs with respect to those who filled out the survey, did not answer it or did not finish completing it, the simple mode displays only statistics that rely on the "countable" data submitted by the respondents (e.g., single or multiple choice questions as well as array questions).
There is only one option to filter the data within the simple mode - via the responses to be included in the statistics. As a result, the statistics may include the complete responses, incomplete responses, or all responses (the aggregated sum of the first two options). This option is located in the upper-right part of the panel.
To switch back to expert mode, look for the "Expert mode" button located in the upper-right part of the screen:
Public Statistics
LimeSurvey includes the functionality to display simple statistics to the general public or to your participants after they have ended filling out an online survey.
Two components need to be enabled in order to activate and display statistics to your participants. The first one refers to the public statistics of your survey which must be enabled (it is turned off by default). It is located under the Presentation tab. To also show graphs, look on the same page for the Show graphs in public statistics attribute and enable it (it is disabled by default).
Once you have set your survey to display statistics, you need to indicate question-by-question which statistics you want to be displayed to your respondents. By default, no questions will be displayed. To have them displayed, access the desired question, look for the "Statistics" tab and enable the Show in public statistics attribute.
What participants see
Once you have enabled public statistics and selected some questions to display, an additional option will be visible to participants when they end filling out your survey. In addition to the usual thank you, there will be a link to "View the statistics for this survey":
The survey statistics will be displayed on this page. Graphs can also be displayed by enabling the Display chart question attribute:
Changing the look of the public statistics page
The looks of the public statistics page can be modified via template.css (search for "#statsContainer"). However, there is currently no template of it's own that can be edited in the LimeSurvey theme editor.
Hints & tips
Feel free to edit the following wiki sections to let other LimeSurvey users learn about statistics-related hints & tips.
Wrong font when exporting statistics. What to do?
For some languages (like Chinese), the usual font used (Vera) does not cover the needed character set. In that case you can use the setting $chartfontfile to set a new TTF font file in config.php (Check out config-defaults.php for the right setting). For Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), another font has to be used such as the FireFlySung font which can be downloaded from github.
5 point choice question type - what do the values located under the "Sum" column represent?
As it can be observed in the below screenshot, the "Sum" column shows the aggregated values in the following way:
The grouping from the "Sum" column was done in this way because, when rating questions, survey administrators usually interpret the results in this way:
- Y percent of the respondents DISLIKE item ABC, where Y represents the percentage of those who answered "1" and "2"
- X percent of the respondents LIKE item ABC, where X represents the percentage of those who answered "4" and "5"
- Z percent of the respondents have a NEUTRAL opinion about item ABC, where Z represents the percentage of those who answered "3"
|50% (the percentage of those who answered "1" and "2")
|25% (the percentage of those who selected "3" - the neutral option)
|25% (the sum of those who answered "4" and "5")
|Sum (Answers)
|No answer
|0% (always "0%")
|Not completed or displayed
|0% (always "0%")


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Xiaomi has already gained a huge fan base after its recent expansion of distribution in Europe and Asia. If you have also liked what this Chinese company has offered, you may have bought the new and exciting Mi Max smartphone. This article explains how to Root Xiaomi Mi Max so that you can unleash the full power packed under this budget phone.
The good news is that you can root Xiaomi Mi Max without having to use a computer. This tutorial will focus on this method but if you want to root it using a PC, keep coming back as I'm planning to post a tutorial for that in the coming days.
Before you root this phone using this method, be sure to check these requirements.
- Double-check your phone model. This tutorial is to root Xiaomi Mi Max only. Don't use this to root any other Xiaomi phone.
- Charge your phone to 80% so that it doesn't shut down during the root procedure. If this happens, you may have to say goodbye to your phone for good.
- Make sure you understand that rooting will void warranty offered by the manufacturer.
- Be sure to install TWRP or another custom recovery on your phone before you proceed with this tutorial.
Root Xiaomi Mi Max – Without using a PC
Now that you have checked the requirements and you think rooting is the way to go for you, follow the instructions below to root Xiaomi Mi Max.
NOTE: This tutorial doesn't require you to use a PC. So you only need to have your phone with you along with an internet connection. You can use phone data or connect to WiFi connection for this tutorial.
Here is another guide for you to learn more about Rooting process: How to Root Oppo Find 7
Follow the steps below to root your phone without using a PC.
- To root your phone without a computer, we need to download SuperSU. This root app will help you gain root permissions on your phone. Download SuperSU for Xiaomi here.
- After you have downloaded the SuperSU zip package, place it in the root folder on your phone. Don't place it in SD card otherwise, you will need to make changes in the steps below.
- Now restart your phone and boot it into recovery by holding Volume Up and Power button together. Release the buttons when the phone starts in recovery mode.
- In TWRP recovery, or another custom recovery, you should be able to see an option to 'install'. Use this option to install the SuperSU package.
- After SuperSU package has finished installing on your phone, restart it from recovery menu. This time, let it boot in normal mode.
- When the phone boots up, install a root checking app.
- Verify root status.
Congratulations! You should now have root Xiaomi Mi Max permissions.

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(15-42,Shura-Surah Ash)
﴿فَلِذَلِكَ فَادْعُ وَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَآ أُمِرْتَ وَلاَ تَتَّبِعْ أَهْوَآءَهُمْ وَقُلْ ءَامَنتُ بِمَآ أَنزَلَ اللَّهُ مِن كِتَـبٍ وَأُمِرْتُ لاًّعْدِلَ بَيْنَكُمُ اللَّهُ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكُمْ لَنَآ أَعْمَـلُنَا وَلَكُمْ أَعْمَـلُكُمْ لاَ حُجَّةَ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَكُمُ اللَّهُ يَجْمَعُ بَيْنَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ الْمَصِيرُ ﴾
(15. So unto this then invite (people), and stand firm as you are commanded, and follow not their desires but say: "I believe in whatsoever Allah has sent down of the Book and I am commanded to do justice among you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord. For us our deeds and for you your deeds. There is no dispute between us and you. Allah will assemble us (all), and to Him is the final return.")
They (the scholars) said that there is nothing else like it in the Qur'an, apart from Ayat Al-Kursi ﴿2:255﴾, which also includes ten ideas.
﴿فَلِذَلِكَ فَادْعُ﴾
(So unto this then invite (people),) means, `so call people to this which We have revealed to you and which We enjoined upon all the Prophets before you,' the Prophets of major ways ﴿of Shari`ah﴾ that were followed, such as the Messengers of strong will, and others.
﴿وَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَآ أُمِرْتَ﴾
(and stand firm as you are commanded, ) means, `adhere firmly, you and those who follow you, to the worship of Allah as He has commanded you.'
﴿وَلاَ تَتَّبِعْ أَهْوَآءَهُمْ﴾
(and follow not their desires) means, the desires of the idolators, in the falsehoods that they have invented and fabricated by worshipping idols.
﴿وَقُلْ ءَامَنتُ بِمَآ أَنزَلَ اللَّهُ مِن كِتَـبٍ﴾
(but say: "I believe in whatsoever Allah has sent down of the Book…") means, `I believe in all the Books that have been revealed from heaven to the Prophets; we do not differentiate between any of them.'
﴿وَأُمِرْتُ لاًّعْدِلَ بَيْنَكُمُ﴾
(and I am commanded to do justice among you.) means, when judging according to the commands of Allah.
﴿اللَّهُ رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكُمْ﴾
(Allah is our Lord and your Lord.) means, `He is the One Who is to be worshipped, and there is no true God but He. We affirm this willingly, and even though you do not do so willingly, everyone in the universe prostrates to Him obediently and willingly.'
﴿لَنَآ أَعْمَـلُنَا وَلَكُمْ أَعْمَـلُكُمْ﴾
(For us our deeds and for you your deeds.) means, `we have nothing to do with you. ' This is like the Ayah:
﴿وَإِن كَذَّبُوكَ فَقُل لِّى عَمَلِى وَلَكُمْ عَمَلُكُمْ أَنتُمْ بَرِيئُونَ مِمَّآ أَعْمَلُ وَأَنَاْ بَرِىءٌ مِّمَّا تَعْمَلُونَ ﴾
(And if they deny you, say: "For me are my deeds and for you are your deeds! You are innocent of what I do, and I am innocent of what you do!") (10:41)
﴿لاَ حُجَّةَ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَكُمُ﴾
(There is no dispute between us and you.) Mujahid said, "This means, no argument." As-Suddi said, "This was before Ayah of the sword was revealed." This fits the context, because this Ayah was revealed in Makkah, and Ayah (22:39-40) was revealed after the Hijrah.
﴿اللَّهُ يَجْمَعُ بَيْنَنَا﴾
(Allah will assemble us (all),) means, on the Day of Resurrection. This is like the Ayah:
﴿قُلْ يَجْمَعُ بَيْنَنَا رَبُّنَا ثُمَّ يَفْتَحُ بَيْنَنَا بِالْحَقِّ وَهُوَ الْفَتَّاحُ الْعَلِيمُ ﴾
(Say: "Our Lord will assemble us all together, then He will judge between us with truth. And He is the Just Judge, the All-Knower of the true state of affairs.") (34:26).
﴿وَإِلَيْهِ الْمَصِيرُ﴾
(and to Him is the final return.) means, the final return on the Day of Reckoning.
SOURCE: Tafsir Ibn Kathir


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Cousin International Awards
It is always nice to receive an award, but it is from an international organisation with a fantastic reputation worldwide it takes on a totally different dimension. The Conde Nast Traveler magazine, consistently voted by readers and critics to be the best travel magazine on the market, presented Cousin Island Special Reserve with its Ecotourism Award for 2004.
Cousin won the Award in the category of Destination, one of three categories, the others being Lodge/Resort and Tour Operator. It was announced in the July 2004 issue of Conde Nast Traveler. Cousin Island Special Reserve, managed by Nature Seychelles, received international recognition for the work carried out there in successfully marrying conservation of wildlife with responsible tourism, the last accolade being the British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Highly Commended Award in 2003.
Cousin manager (middle) received British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Highly Commended Award © T. Vel
This is the 10th Anniversary of the Conde Nast Ecotourism Award, which lends added prestige to Cousin's win. The Award is given to those who are' committed to preserving the local environment, assisting and employing local people who live there and educating the guest who visit'. The objective is to showcase genuine ecotourism products, as distinct from marketing gimmicks and green propaganda.
Cousin was chosen from a field of nearly 100 contenders, screened by Conde Nast Editors. Voting was done by a panel of international experts including the Secretary General of the WTO, the CEO of the International Ecotourism Society and Director of Lonely Planet publication. The organisation then sent an undercover correspondent to visit the island, to report on the real visitor experience. The correspondent, Cristina Nehrig, quotes a visitor to Cousin in her article in Traveler magazine:
"I adore this island!" exclaimed the Greek-German Countess who stumbled out of the wooden boat at my side. "I've been to seventeen islands in the Indian Ocean and this is the real thing!"
The Conde Nast Traveler magazine focuses on up-market destinations. As one editor put it, anyone looking to do London on $15 a day should look elsewhere. The focus of this magazine is to provide the experienced traveler with an array of diverse travel experiences encompassing art, architecture, fashion, culture, cuisine and shopping. It also offers tips for general travel and travel savings. The award therefore fits very well with national tourism efforts to upgrade the tourism product of Seychelles and to attract up-market visitors. Cousin is a Special Reserve and not geared for marketing. It is now up to the tourism authorities as well as the destination management companies to take advantage of and build on this prestigious award. It should be used in marketing to set Seychelles apart from other sun, sea and sand destinations and to highlight the progress made in meeting international standards.


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But two related things have come to our attention, one about HoM and the other about Ave Maria University. Or maybe its just one thing, which happens to be true of both organizations independently. Either way, we have learned this: both of these seemingly ultra-Papist institutions have been subjected to some pretty scathing criticism from conservative Roman Catholics.
Please bear in mind that this post is the result of some quick surfing through the underbelly of the Net, the sort of sites run by people so passionate that they may look (or be) crazy, and who live in a world so completely self-referential that they can take for granted not only that red is blue, but that a massive conspiracy of Freemasons and Illuminati has spent hundreds of years covering up the basic facts of the prism. (Here or, here, especially the sidebar notes.) We're edging into Lone Gunmen territory here. So read this with a grain of salt.
That said:
1. The Home of the Mother is sometimes praised for its evangelical fervor, but just as often accused of "cult-like" behavior. But what does this mean? Probably something milder than old-style Jim Jones/David Koresh stuff. We have seen exactly zero reports of weapons caches or poisoned Kool-Aid. If there are any details floating around out there, we haven't seen them yet.
Our own brief exposure to the Focolare movement reminds us of an instructive fact: there is a fine line between "charismatic movement" and "cult," a line which can be extremely difficult to discern. To this day, we aren't sure which one Focolare is. Perhaps more to the point, it is unlikely that anybody knew what to make of the Franciscans in 1220 or the Jesuits in 1540; it has taken time to separate them from the Joachimites and Fifth Monarchy Men.
Still, it does seem that the Bishop Frank Dewane of Venice (Florida), where Ave Maria is located, has kept some distance between himself and the HoM people. This suggests that he may have had some reservations about them.
2. Just as interesting to us are the criticisms of Ave Maria University and its pizza-baron chancellor. The harshest of these, by far, surround Maine-based Jackson Laboratory, which wants to set up a facility near AMU. Jackson is a genetics lab, which claims not to experiment with embryonic stem cells, but admits that its seminars and meetings will inevitably include the discussion of such research. AMU considers this position to be compatible with its vision of Catholic ethics, but a few hard-liners disagree.
Perhaps just as much to the point, Tom Monaghan is a partner in the real estate company negotiating to sell some swampland to Jackson, and stands to make a pretty penny if the deal goes through. So, to the hard-liners, it appears that despite their great show of "conservative" Roman Catholicism, neither Monaghan nor AMU is conservative enough.
Coming as we do from a different school of theological ethics, we aren't especially moved by, or even interested in, the moral debate here. Nor are we surprised that the soi-disant "conservatives" always have somebody attacking them from the right. That's how purity codes work: Obama may be a socialist to Fox News, but you just know that when Ralph and Dennis and Noam get together for coffee, they call him a corporate sellout.
What interests us, really, is the Carl Hiaasen vibe of the whole story. We love that Carl Hiaasen.


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The 12 Most Inaccurate War Movies Ever Made
List Rules Vote up the war movies that got everything wrong.
Movies have always been given considerable creative liberties when retelling real-life events. When it comes to the most inaccurate war movies, however, there is something sort of unsavory about reshaping such a serious narrative to fit the filmmaker's goals and intentions. After all, to quote General Sherman, "War is Hell." Fiddling with the facts of a real-world war does a great disservice to those who were involved with or in any way impacted by the conflict.
None of this means these films didn't find an audience. Some movies that get war all wrong are astonishingly successful. Many generate hundreds of millions of box office dollars. Others are celebrated Academy Award winners. Others, of course, are just plain failures--critically, commercially, and historically.
Sure, movies are an escape, so why quibble over historical accuracy? Because movies are also an accessible way to inform, educate, and enlighten. Historical accuracy should be a priority in any movie dealing with war. While there are countless films that do make attention to detail a priority, read on to discover several that clearly didn't and vote up for what you think are the least realistic movies about war.
Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack on American soil that still feels fresh in the minds of so many, and, really, it didn't happen that long ago. There's so much meticulous historical documentation of the event that even attempting to give it the Hollywood Treatment seems like it would have thrown up some red flags from the very beginning, but somehow, the 2000 Michael Bay-directed film version was made. And while it took in box office receipts in excess of $449 million, it's really a clunker of a movie. Most of that is due to the fact that it is simply not true to history. There is an exhaustive list of errors in Pearl Harbor, including Americans flying with the Royal Air Force, hospitals being bombed, and characters doing inexplicable things like firing at their own warships. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer admitted that they "tried" to be factual, but it's certainly not meant to be a history lesson." Touche.
Actors: Kate Beckinsale, Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin, Dan Aykroyd, + more
Released: 2001
Directed by: Michael Bay
When the Prime Minister of Great Britain says your movie is historical hogwash, you know you've made a wrong turn. And in the case of the 2000 Jonathan Mostow-directed U-571 that also stars Jon Bon Jovi, there were wrong turns aplenty. U-571 supposedly chronicles the capture of the first Enigma Machine in World War II during a mission known as Operation Primrose. But as many historians have pointed out, at this point in the war the British had already captured multiple Enigmas...months before the war even began. In fact, the British captured all of the Machines and codebooks save for two occasions. But of course, the movie takes the opportunity to shift takes all of the victories and accomplishments of the British soldiers over to the American soldiers. No wonder Tony Blair called it an insult to the British and their pivotal role in the Second World War.
Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Jon Bon Jovi, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Thomas Kretschmann, + more
Released: 2000
Directed by: Jonathan Mostow
It is well documented that American military personnel recruited Navajo soldiers to transmit messages in their native language during the Second World War. But what director John Woo does to their heroic effort in Windtalkers is nothing short of butchery. First of all, the movie isn't even really centered on the Native American characters at all; they're supporting players in a story that stars the crazy-eyed, un-Navajo, Nicolas Cage. The movie also implies that non-Native soldiers were supposed to kill any Navajo platoonmates if any of the latter were about to be captured. Yeah…that never happened. Seems like a pretty major plot-point to fudge. The plot also technically hinges on a historical inaccuracy that one critic pointed out:
"The whole imperative of the film -- that we could lose the war if the Navajo is captured -- is basically false, given that Japan was on its knees in late 1944, and Saipan already was won when most of the film's action takes place."
You know. Minor details.
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Mark Ruffalo, Christian Slater, Jason Isaacs, Peter Stormare, + more
Released: 2002
Directed by: John Woo
One veteran described Kathryn Bigelow's 2008 Iraq War movie as being "completely made up, with no basis in reality." Despite Bigelow's claims that she wanted the movie to feel as documentary-like as possible, there is very little in The Hurt Locker that measures up to what really happened to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team or how they operated. The movie portrays a tense, 130-minute high-wire act of coursing adrenaline. In reality, those who work in EOD must be logical, measured, and extremely cautious, and they don't barrel into warzones alone. What could have been a jarringly real portrait of the EOD instead got the action movie makeover, with all the typical character tropes and contrived situations action flicks typically entail.
Actors: Evangeline Lilly, Ralph Fiennes, Jeremy Renner, Guy Pearce, David Morse, + more
Released: 2008
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So far two shooters have just been confirmed. I did see a report that four were killed and 12 wounded.
Don't want to get into speculation until there's more confirmation.
Stay tuned for updates
12:15 pm EDT - Press conference going on. DC Police Chief says one shooter dead, looking for "potential" other shooters. Multiple casualties inside though no specific number given.
Gunman named as Aaron Alexis of Ft. Worth, TX, who was a government contractor.
Posters at FreeRepublic have found a similar Aaron Alexis who had been previously arrested for discharging a firearm in Tarrant County, TX back in 2010, which seems to match the suspects age.
From Mediaite:
"There's only one confirmed gunman and authorities say he's 34-year-old Aaron Alexis of Fort Worth, Texas," Williams reported. "That he had just recently begun working as a civilian contractor for the Navy.
Williams noted that reports indicate Aaron infiltrated the highly secure facility by using the identification of a current employee of the facility who has not yet been identified.
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Following on from their second place finish at a 5 Nations tournament in Spain the Green Machine have now firmly set their sights on the upcoming Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. They will travel to Malaysia to face some of the world's best teams in the form of Argentina, Australia, England, India and Malaysia. The tournament will run from March 3rd till 10th in Ipoh, Perak and with the world's top two teams in attendance it will surely prove invaluable experience for the men in green.
Australia are riding high as they recently reclaimed the number 1 spot in the world and secured an impressive 6-1 victory over the Netherlands in a Perth match series. Alongside Australia, Argentina and India finished 2017 off in style as they rounded out the top 3 places at the World League Finals in India.
Head coach Craig Fulton said "This is a fantastic invite and a really important tournament for us as we will play four teams in the top eight. We will also play an ever improving Malaysian team at home in a packed stadium which is always a good experience for us and our Irish players to learn from and to deal with.
We also have the challenge of getting used to the heat, different kinds of food and the travel aspect of competition eight months out from the World Cup".
Fulton continued "The squad selected for the Azlan Shah Cup has a strong blend of youth and experience. We are working hard as a squad on the back of our trip to Malaga to get a prepared as possible for this fantastic opportunity to play and test ourselves against some of the top teams in world hockey right now. We have our own ambitious objectives we want to achieves to it sets up an exciting challenge for us all".
Jamie Carr- Three Rock Rovers
Mark Ingram- Pembroke
Lee Cole- Royal Oree
Jonny Bell- Lisnagarvey
Paul Gleghorne- Lisnagarvey
Sam O'Connor- Glenanne
Matthew Bell- Crefeld THC
Stuart Loughrey- Reading
Michael Robson- Lisnagarvey
Shane O'Donoghue- Glenanne
Chris Cargo- Hampstead & Westminster
Sean Murray- Lisnagarvey
Stephen Cole- Monkstown
Eugene Magee- Banbridge
Peter Caruth- Annadale
Julian Dale- Cork Church of Ireland
Johnny McKee- Banbridge
Alan Sothern- Pembroke
Ireland Schedule (all times listed are local):
March 3rd at 20:30 Ireland vs Malaysia
March 4th at 18:00 Ireland vs Argentina
March 6th 16:00 Ireland vs England
March 7th 16:05 Ireland vs Australia
March 9th 18:05 Ireland vs Indi a
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Tale as Old as Time. We all know how that story went, but this one is a little different! Persephone here! Yes *evil laugh* Wife of Hades!The Greek God of the Underworld.. which makes me his Goddess.Oh! this three-headed dog behind me..his name is Cerbrus! He guards the gate of the underworld.
Those poor mortals come here when they die and wonder this dark world.. its not always gloomy and evil here … see ya!
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Setting up WPA
Follow these steps to a safer Wi-Fi network
Although WEP [WEP], or Wireless Equivalent Privacy, was once an acceptable standard for defending a Wi-Fi network, times have changed. WEP was constructed in 1999, and as you might expect, much has changed in both technology and the internet world since that time. Today, hackers are far craftier and wireless is far more prevalent, creating a clear need for a stronger defense against intruders.
WPA [WPA], or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is the most recent and widely embraced method of keeping snoops out. It uses a 256 bit key to prevent hackers from entrance, and allows users to employ ASCII characters instead of the easier-to-crack hexadecimal format associated with WEP.
**Caption: McAfee offer packaged and online WPA protection
Here we'll show you clear steps to downloading and putting WPA into place. The best place to find a free download of WPA is through McAfee [http://www.gizmocafe.com/shop/?ysq=mcafee], who offer a no-cost trial.
So long as you use a recent version of Windows, click on the first link under the "Downloads" section. You'll be instantly prompted to save or open the file, so proceed.
Once the program is installed and you select "run", the InstallShield Wizard for McAfee Wireless Security will initiate. Proceed through the licensing agreement and select a directory for installation. This is all standard procedure. When everything is said and done, the program will prompt you to restart your computer in order to complete the process. Do that now.
Once your system reboots, you'll be presented with a message welcoming you to McAfee Wireless Security. Three buttons are now visible, including:
Secure My Wireless Network
The first step to protecting your Access Point/router.
Connect to Secured Wireless Network
Just as it sounds, find a Wi-Fi network you have access to, and connect.
Don't click this.
Don't be distracted, now. Click on the top tab, or "Secure My Wireless Network", and let's get started.
The next step is to enter enough information to set up an account with McAfee. You'll need to do this before accessing the system (much like the Linksys procedure in our guide to hiding your SSID [Steps to Protect You and Your Wireless]). Input the following:
- Username
- Password
- Security question
- Email address
- The rest is at your discretion
McAfee will now give you steps to set up your "wireless wall". Since their instructions aren't always the clearest, we'll try to simplify them here.
- Make sure everything is connected, including your router.
- Right click on the tiny little red key in your toolbar. Then click "Manage Wireless Network".
- Enter the password and username you typed in during our third step (above).
- From here you want to "Create a New Network". Type in something that's not easily broken and won't clearly link you to your wireless name.
- Then click "Add Access Point". This will begin McAfee's Access Point Addition Wizard. Click "Next" to begin.
- McAfee will then automatically scan for any local Access Points.
- So long as everything is connected, the detection should find your Access Point.
- If you want to include another computer in your now established Access Point, click the "Add Member" tab.
- Close everything up when you've completed this.


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Moose taking time to stop and smell the flowers!
Hi everyone!
Mother's Day weekend is fast approaching. I'm sure there are all kinds of Mother's Day posts in the works and delicious recipes that are being shared.
I'm taking a little break from the blog and spending my Mother's Day cooking for my Mom.
I'm baking up a terrific cake (and a few other goodies) which I will share with you all.
I'll be playing in the garden.
I'll be hanging with the Moose.
I'll be reading in the gazebo with my bare feet!
Hope you're doing just what you want to this Sunday.


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Titus Bird was the author and illustrator of an obscure 1970s comic book series called Enigma.
By his own admission, the series was a self-indulgent piece written during a time when Titus was perpetually high on drugs. He created the titular hero, the Enigma, as well as the Enigma's foes: The Head, the Truth and Envelope Girl.
In the winter of 1992, Titus learned that his characters were miraculously coming to life and were active in Pacific City, California. A new found appreciation was placed on the old comic, and the ever-growing fan base had come to regard Titus as some sort of guru. Dubbed the "Enigmatics", they believed that his comics contained subliminal messages and prophecies.
A man from Pacific City named Michael Smith found himself caught up in the craziness of the Enigma and traveled to Texas to find Titus Bird. He saved Titus from a throng of over-eager Enigmatics and took him to a bar where he explained what had been happening in Pacific City. Titus couldn't believe that characters such as the Head, the Truth and Envelope Girl really existed now.
During their meeting, Titus made an inebriated assumption regarding Michael's sexuality and made a pass at him. Michael was greatly shocked and offended and punched Titus in the face.
Michael convinced Titus to accompany him back to Pacific City. When they arrived, they discovered that the modern embodiment of the Enigma was embroiled in a fight with the Truth at Saint Peter's Cathedral.
After the Truth debacle, Titus and Michael rented a temporary apartment together so they could investigate this strangeness even further. By this point, a new group of super-villains called the Interior League had been conducting murders in the Pacific City area. Unlike the previous villains, the members of the Interior League were not based on any of Bird's characters from the old comic.
It was Titus who came up with the theory that somehow Michael's subconscious had been creating all of these characters, including the Enigma. Michael didn't deny the concept, but still had no idea why these beings were suddenly coming to life.
A short time later, Titus was assaulted by one of his fabled Enigmatics. He managed to get to his car in time to avoid any harm, but the Enigmatic produced a gun, put it to his own head and shot himself. Titus soon discovered that more than three-hundred Enigmatics were likewise committing suicide in homage to Bird's work. The news hit him pretty hard. At first he blamed himself for inspiring these kids to take their lives, but Michael convinced him that he is not to blame for the ills of society.
Titus later accompanied Michael on a road trip to meet the brother of Roger Cliff - the man who became the Head. They learned very little information from him, but as they were leaving, Titus was struck down in a hit and run accident. He survived the incident, but suffered several contusions as well as a broken arm and leg. He later learned that the driver was the father of one of the Enigmatics who had committed suicide.
While convalescing, Titus called Pacific News and publicly disassociated himself from anything having to do with the Enigma or the Enigmatics.
During this time, Titus discovered that his presumptions about Michael Smith's sexuality had actually been correct. Michael was a repressed homosexual, who had since become romantically tied with the Enigma himself. They both later learned that the Enigma used his powers to alter Michael's sexuality. Titus couldn't suppress his surprise that the man he had made a pass at was now having sex with a comic book character he created.
Though gravely injured, Titus Bird was moderately mobile and accompanied Michael and the Enigma on a journey to confront the Enigma's psychopathic mother, Ellen Collins.
- 6 Appearances of Titus Bird (Enigma)
- 1 Images featuring Titus Bird (Enigma)
- 4 Quotations by or about Titus Bird (Enigma)
- Character Gallery: Titus Bird (Enigma)
This character exists under the Vertigo Imprint which is intended for Mature Readers. Vertigo titles although they may cross over into regular DC continuity.
This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Vertigo Characters."


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ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships volunteers lead or assist in leading recreational activities –Scrabble, drama, debate, or chess - for kids in Philadelphia in schools, libraries, non-profits, or community centers.
Volunteers decide which of the four activities - chess, drama, debate or Scrabble - they are most interested in and we provide extensive training, assistance with background checks, supplies and support to prepare volunteers to lead or assist in leading their club.Volunteer orientations are held bi-monthly so potential volunteers can learn more information about how the process works and get aquainted with ASAP.
ASAP needs volunteers to help with after school activities for children so kids can stay engaged after the bell rings. The after school hours are the most dangerous for young people. This is the time when kids get into trouble and are victims—the greatest frequency of violence occurring 3-6 pm. With more than 60% of parents working outside the home, large numbers of youngsters are unsupervised 20 hours weekly. After school clubs provide safe, engaging and sustainable alternatives for Philadelphia youth.
ASAP also has one-time opportunities for volunteers! If you are interested in a one-time experience please indicate that on your form.
Please fill out the form below and one of our staff members will get in contact with
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Work Schedule: Open work schedule; Up to 20 hours per week, plus select weekend events. Opportunity may exist to earn money outside of internship.
MTS Event Management internships provide training for the benefit of students interested in youth sports promotion and non-profit sports management. Interns may receive college credit; as these are unpaid positions.
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Unlike most towns and cities, which grew gradually over a period of years with many stages of development. Harriman grew from an agricultural community of two farms in 1890 to a city of nearly 4000 residents in 1892. Chartered in May 1890, Harriman was built on a grid in the bend of the beautiful tree lined Emory River. A ridge extends longitudinally across town, rising to a height of about 100 feet above the riverbanks and sweeping gracefully down on either side.
Frederick Gates, who envisioned a town where "the belief in temperance could be commercialized for business profit and betterment of mankind," chose to build his elegant home at the eastern end and highest point of this ridge. Known in later years as the Goodman House and the present site of Harriman Middle School, the home's name, "Cornstalk Heights" applies to the entire National Register of Historic Residential area.
By 1892, Harriman could boast a population of almost 4000! People came by horse & wagon, train, riverboat, and foot to reach the town's "Great Land Sale" in February, 1890. In spite of financial setbacks, panics, floods, The Depression and, more recently, the rush of modern life, their homes and dreams have survived.


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Constantia Flexibles strengthens its position in Russia with TT-print acquisition
Vienna, Austria-based flexible-packaging producer, Constantia Flexibles, signs binding agreements to acquire a majority stake in TT-print. At the production site in Voskresensk, Russia, packaging for the pharma and food industry is produced. The acquisition is expected to be closed in Q1 2019. TT-print was established in 1999 and has about 100 current employees. The production focus of the company remains on packaging solutions for the pharma industry. Some of the core produ[подробнее]28.01.2019 read more
Emsur acquires majority of Eximpack
Emsur, the flexible plastic packaging division of Grupo Lantero, has acquired the majority of Eximpack since it was partially acquired more than two years ago. The relationships in between the two companies have been very fruitful, integrating expertise from both sides and complementing each other to add value to their clients. This movement is within the strategic framework of the company that aims to grow in new regions and expand its global footprint, increase its product[подробнее]25.01.2019 read more
Amcor's new Bharuch factory to cater to HUL's packaging needs
The Australian flexible packaging company Amcor has set up a new flexible packaging plant at Bharuch, Gujarat in order to cater to the packaging requirements of FMCG major Hindustan Unilever's laundry products in India. This is Amcor's seventh site in India. The 8,000 sqm plant has three lines that will run 24 hours a day for the production of flexible packages using flexographic printing technology. This plant has boosted Amcor's presence in India, with more than 1,100 of i[подробнее]14.01.2019 read more


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We have another farm animal craft idea to share with you today! We are making super fun looking pig corner bookmarks. These origami bookmarks are insanely easy to make and make a wonderful classroom craft project or an gift to give to friends and family. *this post contains affiliate links* We really do love making corner bookmakrs, they are great to get the kids started with the wonderful … [Read more...]
Easy Paper Pig Craft
We made another farm animal craft, this time around we are showing you how to make an easy paper pig craft! As with most of our craft ideas for kids, we made sure this one is on the frugal side and you probably have all the materials you need at home already. *this post contains affiliate links* Pigs are wonderful animals and by our human standards one of the most intelligent in the … [Read more...]
Wooden Spoon Pig Craft
Time to make a pig! This wooden spoon pig craft is a cool project, both for making the craft and for using it as a DIY pig spoon puppet afterward. Wooden Spoon Pig Craft wooden spoons pink buttons with two holes (you can also draw the snout) wiggle eyes stickers pink pipe cleaners scissors pink paper pink paint marker glue Start by coloring the wooden spoon … [Read more...]
Pom Pom Pig Craft – Pom Pom Crafts
Ready to make another pom pom friend? Lets make this oink oink pom pom pig craft. This is such a fun project both for kids and kids at heart, it makes a fun toy to play with or a decoration (keychain even). This little fellow is really easy to make and can also make a wonderful gift for friends or family. Pom Pom Pig Craft What you need pink felt pink yarn googly eyes black … [Read more...]


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Marry Wisely, Marry Well- Ernie Baker (Breakout Session 1)
Ernie Baker presents Marry Wisely Marry Well at the 2014 ACBC Annual Conference during Breakout Session 1.
Ernie is thankful to be in his eighth year of teaching at The Master's College after serving for twenty-five years as a pastor (mostly in Blacksburg, Virginia). He is married to Rose and the Lord has blessed them with six children, three daughters and sons-in-law, and one beautiful granddaughter. He is involved with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and Peacemaker Ministries.


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Please check out her blog where you can follow along with all of us. You can also joing the ILS by Tsunami Rose FB group where you can share your creations with other crafty people!
- Daisy Collins- http://tsunamirosedesigns.blogspot.com/
- Kimberly ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com
- Hannah Perry - http://theperrylane.blogspot.com
- Abbie Kay - http://powered-by-fairydust.blogspot.com
- Tricia - http://mycrazybubble.blogspot.com/
- Sam Burdett - http://sammylouscraftingadventures.blogspot.co.uk/
- Debbi Taylor - http://taylor-madecards.blogspot.co.uk/
- Eileen Sepulveda- Sanjose -www.littlecraftershow.blogspot.com
- Veronica Meras-http://createdbymeras.blogspot.com/
- Ann Marie Lessner www.creativeramblings345.blogspot.com
Please check back for tomorrow's daily sketch challenge!


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News Release
Monday, August 11, 2014
Law Enforcement in Custody Death in Newton NR14304jkLos Angeles: On August 3, 2014, at around 9:30 a.m., Newton Area Patrol officers were flagged down by a community member and informed them that a male at a bus stop in the area of Central Avenue and Olympic Boulevard was running in and out of traffic.
As the officers approached the area, they observed two males escorting the male off a stopped MTA bus. Based on the male's behaviors and the information provided by the community member, the officers concluded that he may be under the influence of narcotics. Officers detained him and called a rescue ambulance.
The male was transported to a local hospital where he failed to respond to treatment and was pronounced dead around 1:15 p.m.
There were no injuries to the officers.
Force Investigation Division responded to the incident and will conduct a thorough investigation of the In-Custody death investigation.
The investigation will ultimately be reviewed by the Chief of Police, the Office of the Inspector General and Board of Police Commissioners for compliance with the Department's policy. Additionally, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Justice System Integrity Division will conduct a comprehensive review of the facts of the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Force Investigation Division at 213-486-5230. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to www.LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.
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The following came into my inbox today from Breaking Christian News. It speaks of a phenomenon with which you may identify. Take a read, go back to the original article, think about occasions when you yourself have experienced this mirror effect and how you may or may not have dealt with it… you might find it instructive.
As well as the recommendations given below, I'd also suggest doing a literal handing it all over to Jesus, praying for the person, and asking for protection from taking on-board the other person's pain.
I hope this is helpful to someone.
Why Stress is Contagious and How We can Override the Mirror Response
Aimee Herd (Oct 31, 2013)
"When someone dumps emotional toxins on you, you can choose not to accept the incoming by catching yourself when the bogus, catastrophic story of stress goes off and activates a wave of stupefying emotion."
A recent Huffington Post article notes the natural tendency in people's brains to mimic others' emotions, in the case of stress; to our detriment.
No doubt you've noticed how other people's emotions and actions can often be contagious, such as yawning or laughing.
Apparently our brains are hardwired to do so, as Italian scientists in the 1990s discovered. According to the report, our brains contain "mirror neurons," which are brain cells that mimic the actions or emotions of others.
While this quality is often harmless or even somewhat therapeutic in the case of laughter; the mimic reflex becomes more of a problem when it comes to stress and fear.
The report notes that stress "suppresses the immune system, lowers the good cholesterol, increases the bad and…can lead to any number of illnesses and conditions."
So, how do you counter your body's natural tendency to copy another person's emotions?
The HP report states:
The key to resisting the emotional contagion of stress is overriding the double-team autopilot of the stress response—reacting before you think—and your mirror neurons. When someone dumps emotional toxins on you, you can choose not to accept the incoming by catching yourself when the bogus, catastrophic story of stress goes off and activates a wave of stupefying emotion. Instead of latching on to the fear or panic because it's in your head, contest it by reframing the irrational story to what's actually the reality.
Instead of mirror neurons reflecting stress, you can use them as a tool to better understand why a person is going off, and, as a result, why you don't have to.
I would add that saying a quick, silent prayer, inviting God to help you handle the given situation may help the most, as well as a quick prayer for the person you're trying not to mimic.
There's also a lot to be said for breathing—it's highly underrated! Stepping back before you respond; taking a few minutes to breathe deeply, giving your brain maximum oxygen with which to work, can only help.


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It has been a whirlwind month for me, starting with an amazing 7 day trip touring continental Europe where I got to explore the day and night life of Amsterdam, Rome, and Berlin (with Madrid and Lyon to follow this weekend!), followed by a week of hospitalisation, surgery, and another week of recovery while Ana '09, and my brother visited for my 21st birthday and Thanksgiving. I'm sure life is just as busy for the potential Olin '12 student reading this blog, what with the application deadline only 5 days away! Which leads me to the real topic of this post. It's ok to be gay at Olin.
Even though we're a 300 person school, we have a quite a few openly gay, lesbian, and transgendered students, not to mention their countless straight supporters. This support is represented quantitatively in the actions and support of Olin and Babson's gay-straight alliance, Open. Open is one of the largest clubs on campus by financial support, and puts on some of the most loved campus events to demonstrate and encourage support for the Olin-Babson queer community, including a labor day brunch, t-shirt screening, and an annual spring drag show. Of course I can't forget our openly queer faculty, as well as very active faculty GLBT supporters.
Personally I was worried about being gay at Olin before I got here, as there wasn't much published information, and I didn't feel comfortable yet to ask around. Thankfully, those fears subsidised as soon as I met some of the queer students during Candidates Weekend. I met some great people who were engineers first, and gay second. Despite its size, I wasn't going to be alone at Olin. I can't guarantee that you'll have the opportunity to meet queer Olin students before coming here, but take my word for it, if you come here, you'll be accepted by the community, and you might even find someone you like. That and, Boston's an awesome place to be gay. Myself, I've slowly met a great group of on and off-campus friends, I swim competitively with a gay USS masters swim team, and now that I'm 21, I can't wait to go out on the town occasionally.
Of course if none of this suits you, you can always use study away to have a different experience. I might suggest a large metropolitan area renowned for it's extremely large queer population and nightlife... ;)
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Digital innovation and disruption can happen anywhere and at any time. It is one of the features of the digital revolution, which is using technologies that are freely available and at relatively low (and sometimes no) cost to create new offerings and experiences for customers. And due to the ubiquitous nature of these technologies, the disruption can come from previously unknown or small players within the market or from start-ups with no prior presence in the industry they are disrupting.
Digital requires a new perspective on the organisation. It is about looking at the business from the customer's perspective. It is about understanding what outcomes or benefits the business provides for the customer, and asking what additional or new outcomes or benefits it could provide in the future.
And any business can do this. Whether your organisation is large or small, consumer- or business-facing, online or completely offline, it is possible to take this outside-in approach to develop a business model, products and services that will ensure your business can survive in the digital age.
Take for instance a launderette. A traditional, bricks and mortar business with little or no online presence other than perhaps a website or a listing on some business directories. How does this type of business become a digital business? Well, one launderette owner in Brisbane, Australia has done just that. Ian McFarlane, owner of Snap Laundromat, has internet-enabled the washing machines and dryers, enabling customers to pay for services with their smartphones.
To use the service, customers first create an account with Eziwash, the business McFarlane has created to provide the service to his own and ultimately other launderette businesses. They can then use the mobile app to add credit to their account, check their account balance and pay for using a machine by selecting its unique code and the service they wish to use.
McFarlane developed the solution by first identifying a customer need or outcome and then by working out how technology could be applied to meet that outcome. In this case the customer need was to not have to collect and carry large amounts of coins to operate the machines. By combining freely available technologies such as a controller within the machines, a cloud-based server, a mobile app and a payment gateway Eziwash has created a digital service that gives customers an added benefit and enhances their experience of using the launderette.
But the potential of this solution does not stop at facilitating cashless payments. Because the solution will collect data on customer purchases, Eziwash plans to establish a loyalty scheme that rewards customers that use the mobile app for being regular customers. This extension of a solution to provide an additional customer benefit is what James McQuivey refers to as adjacent possibilities in his book, Digital Disruption: Unleashing the next wave of digital disruption. Looking at adjacent possibilities is way of generating ideas for innovation that are driven by customer needs as opposed to the more traditional route of looking at the organisation's existing products or services and thinking about how they can be developed, enhanced or even replaced.
Adjacent possibilities are generated by asking a question such as what is the next thing my customer wants? And, as McQuivey explains, by asking this question repeatedly it is possible to generate a large number of ideas for potential innovation. However, some of these ideas may not yet be feasible so the next step is to look for convergent possibilities. In other words, look for those ideas that can be realised using available solutions (and not necessarily technology solutions) inside and outside your company. In the Eziwash example, cashless payments would not have been possible 5 years ago but the availability of the smartphone, cloud and payment gateways converged to make the idea possible.
McQuivey also suggests a third step: persist in the path of innovation, which means continuing to innovate the adjacent possibilities, as this will lead you to "the next thing your customer needs, even if that thing is not exactly the product you originally designed."
The Eziwash loyalty programme is an adjacent possibility that is enabled by the original solution and the customer data that is collected by the app. These two things converge to make the loyalty programme the next innovation that enhances the customer experience.
And, if Eziwash continues to innovate based on adjacent possibilities it is easy to see how the launderette's mobile app could be extended to send alerts to the customer when their wash cycle is about to end, or through a partnership with content partners the customer could be offered access to TV programmes, films, music, online magazines, etc, through their smartphone. The app could even recommend certain types of content to match the length of the selected wash cycle.
In the future, if clothes carried QR codes on their wash labels, the app could be used to scan the code and recommend a wash cycle (or set it automatically), or if clothes carried RFID tags the app could read the recommended washing instructions of all items and determine the optimum cycle for the load. And the information from QR codes or RFID tags could be used to serve adverts and special offers for clothes from the same brand, or similar products from other brands. The customer could browse and purchase these products while they are waiting for their wash cycle to finish.
Taking the outside-in approach based on customer needs and adjacent possibilities can quickly turn a traditional, bricks and mortar business such as a launderette into a digital business with a range of digital products and services that enhance the customer experience, improve retention, and create value and potential for the organisation far beyond the base transaction of paying for the use of a washing machine.
And if digital can do this for a launderette then what can it do for your business?
If your organisation wants to develop a strategy for becoming a digital business or if it wants to generate a pipeline of ideas for digital innovation within its products and services then please contact me or visit my website, axin.co.uk.


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The Edgeborough Library is a very special place. It is a 'real library' as was observed by one of our charming visiting parents who wandered through the venue exclaiming in amazement! It has a computerized database, thousands of fiction books arranged in alphabetical order and non-fiction titles organised using the correct Dewey classification.
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"One of the things that made me long to be back in prison was that I had so little opportunity for reading, thinking and quiet reflection after my release. I intend, amongst other things, to give myself much more opportunity for such reading and reflection."


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Having lived and worked in Brussels for ten years, I've seen the European Union come apart at the seams. In that decade the European security order has been violated and a bloody arc of instability surrounding the Union has emerged, which has uprooted families to seek safety on the shores of Europe. It has seen the rise of illiberal democracy and the upswing of populist parties from both ends of the political spectrum. Rifts have emerged between EU Member States and societal rifts have also deepened in EU Member States with a large number of citizens questioning whether their social, economic, environmental and personal security can still be met by the Union. And all this is taking place in a time of immense change and acceleration. New technologies are profoundly reshaping our economies and climate change is affecting our planet. They say, "may you live in interesting times". We do. With this blog, I want to try to make some sense of these times as I find writing to be one of the best forms of reflection. It also means that the issues I hope to look at could vary – from foreign policy and internal developments to Europe's economic outlook and digital/tech issues. But trying to always keep a European perspective in mind. Should you be interested to sign-up for the latest blog posts, you can do so here.
Briefly about myself: I'm half-German, half-Dutch, grew up in Canada and studied in Paris and Oxford. I've worked for the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Brussels, been an Associate Research Fellow at the Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS), and written numerous articles, policy papers and op-eds for different outlets. From 2009 until February 2017 I have been working for Reinhard Bütikofer, the Co-Chair of the European Green Party and a Member of the European Parliament, and since March 2017 I work in the Strategy Unit at the State Ministry of Baden-Wuerttemberg. In addition, I'm a Member of the Green European Journal's Editorial Board (www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu). Writing a blog has been on my mind for many years and after the Brexit vote I finally decided to put fingertips to keyboard and turn those thoughts into reality. Clearly, all views and opinions expressed here are my own. I hope it finds your interest.
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Publicist Howard Brandy, whose career spanned nearly five decades in Hollywood, died Monday in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 79.
Raised in Brooklyn, Brandy served in the Marines during the 1950s, then settled in Los Angeles, where he went to work in the music industry. He represented teen heartthrobs Fabian and Frankie Avalon before going on to work with Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, the Fifth Dimension, Lionel Richie, the Captain & Tennille and the Monkees. He also headed publicity for A&M records, Uni Records and Motown.
Brandy was known throughout Hollywood for his unusual voice that sounded like canvas dragged over rough road. Actor-producer Gene Kirkwood recalls an incident when Motown producer Berry Gordy left Brandy and Stevie Wonder alone together in a hotel room. "The minute Howard spoke, Stevie jumped up on the bed, terrified," Kirkwood said. "He'd never heard a sound like that before."
He worked on the Beatles' films "Hard Day's Night" and "Help!" but his film PR work kicked into high gear with 1967's "Privilege." He worked on publicity campaigns for many films, ranging from "Young Frankenstein" and all the "Police Academy" movies to "The Last Emperor."
He also worked on such TV fare as the remakes of "East of Eden" and "The Magnificent Ambersons."
Brandy was involved with Academy Award campaigns for pics including Woody Allen's "Sweet and Low-Down," Pedro Almodovar's "All About My Mother" and "Sexy Beast."
His long relationship with "Rocky and Bullwinkle" creator Jay Ward led to several classic publicity stunts. One was a cross-country trip allegedly trying to create a national referendum urging statehood for Moosylvania, which ended in Ward and Brandy pulling up at the White House in full costume on the day the Cuban Missile Crisis erupted.
The strong-jawed visage of Canadian Mountie Dudley Do-Right was modeled on the profile of Brandy.
Brandy's wife, Rose Einstein, was formerly VP and publishing director of the Variety group and is currently VP and associate publisher of the Hollywood Reporter.
In addition to Einstein, he is survived by two daughters and a son.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Hillside Memorial Park, 6001 W. Centinela Ave., Los Angeles.
Donations may be made to the Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation, P.O. Box 51150, Los Angeles, CA 90051-9706.


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Welcome to episode #290 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast. If you still wonder how to make money on a Blog or what the future of publishing looks like, look no further than Michael Stelzner and his "magazine" Social Media Examiner. In a few short years, Michael has proven that not only does Social Media work to build a new media empire, but yes, you can make money (good and serious money) with a Blog. If you're struggling with what it takes to make compelling content that not only sticks with users, but gets them to share it and talk about, then this episode is just for you. Enjoy the conversation...
Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #290 - Host: Mitch Joel.Running time: 40:19. Please send in questions, comments, suggestions - firstname.lastname@example.com. Hello from Beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the Blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on twitter. Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. Episode #41 of Media Hacks is coming soon and it might feature: Chris Brogan - New Marketing Labs - Co-author of Trust Agents, Man On The Go, Human Business Works, Third Tribe Marketing and Escape Velocity. C.C. Chapman - Managing The Gray - Digital Dads - Content Rules. Hugh McGuire - LibriVox - iambik audio - PressBooks. Christopher S. Penn - Blue Sky Factory - Marketing Over Coffee. Julien Smith - In Over Your Head - Co-author of Trust Agents. In conversation with: Michael Stelzner. Social Media Examiner. Follow Michael on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.
Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #290 - Host: Mitch Joel.
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Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian
Photographs have a great power because of the detail they catch
These things started, as they often do, with my older sister Sophie. In late summer 2014, she sent me a photo she'd spotted in the Saturday Guardian, of some older gentlemen in the members' queue at Lords. "Doesn't that man in the hat look like Dad?"
And indeed it did: the man in the centre of this fantastic photo, sitting on a foldaway stool, reading the newspaper. But this was 2014, and our Dad had died over two years earlier. How was he turning up in a photo now? My day went on - music group at church, lunch, with a low-grade confusion in my mind. Then another message: "it is Dad." Sophie had sent the photo to Mum, who identified both Dad – 49 years of marriage will do that – and two of the men in the background. They were former colleagues in the carpet trade.
But still: how was this possible? As far as I knew, he hadn't been to the cricket in years, or decades even. The last match I know he attended was with me at Old Trafford in 1981. The clue, as the URL above makes clear, is that the photo was taken in 2009. But when you've seen a photo of your dead father, somewhere you didn't think he'd been, you don't readily look to the date.
Further conversations gradually unfolded the mystery. Mum and Dad – who had retired to France in 1996 – had made a trip back to London in the summer of 2009. They tried to get back at least once a year, to see friends, do some shopping, play with the grandchildren. On this occasion, Dad had gone off to meet some old colleagues, and they had taken him to Lords. He wasn't a member of the MCC, but they were, so there he is, waiting in the member's queue. The catch is that he mentioned it to Mum – not a fan – but otherwise never told any of us he'd spent a day at the cricket. That trip was one of the last, - possibly the last - he made to London. He was active for a couple more years, before the gradual decline first kept him close to home and then, in his final months, more or less bed-bound.
He loved watching cricket, and one of the many memories I have is watching the test matches or first class games with him on TV every summer. In the car – his car – the radio, normally welded to Radio 4, would be retuned to Radio 3 AM for Test Match Special during a test, even listening to the selection of classical music while waiting for the rain to stop and play to start. If anything interrupted his viewing, such as mowing lawn or feeding the dogs, my job was to run out to tell him any significant news, such as a wicket, or century.
So of course he'd take the chance to go to Lords with his carpet pals. And of course he wouldn't bother to tell anyone after; it was just a quiet day out with friends. And of course he'd manage to get himself photographed by the the incredibly sharp-eyed David Levene. And, of course, that image would only feature in the Guardian five years later, two years after Dad died at home in France, to startle, confuse and delight us. It's one of the most "Dad things" I can think of, a last gift to us. He loved to laugh, and he would have enjoyed laughing with us as we solved the mystery.
Lots of things may trigger a memory of someone we love. Something they owned, a video, a portrait, a date, a sound, a smell. Photographs have a great power, because of the detail they catch. There's a lot to love about David Levene's great photo, but I love it even more because Dad's in it. Even if his face was obscured, we'd still be able to tell it's him: the hands, that hat, the angle he holds the paper at. I got to meet David Levene at an exhibition of his work, and all I could do was thank him for giving us a bit more of Dad.
If it has been published before Dad died, I would still cherish it now, but I also have the memory of how it came to our attention. I'll never be able to share it with him or discuss it with him, but I always have it to look at. A great photo takes us across time. It brings that moment back. We're back there, an instant of our time on earth. And there's my Dad, 79 years old again, still well, sensibly attired, ready to enjoy a day at the cricket, reading the paper and content as can be. And he's always there, every time I look at that photo. A video has to end: a photo only ends when we can't look any more.
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Today we have an excerpt from Katie McGarry's Take Me On, as well as a giveaway! Take Me On is the fourth book in the Pushing the Limits series, and includes the novella Crossing the Line. Check out the excerpt and giveaway below!
But then the guy she can't stop thinking about accepts a mixed martial arts fight in her honor.
Suddenly, Haley has to train West Young. All attitude, West is everything Haley promised herself she'd stay away from. Yet he won't last five seconds in the ring without her help.
West is keeping a big secret from Haley. About who he really is. But helping her-fighting for her-is a shot at redemption. Especially since it's his fault his family is falling apart. He can't change the past, but maybe he can change Haley's future.
Hayley and West have agreed to keep their relationship strictly in the ring. But as an unexpected bond forms between them and attraction mocks their best intentions, they'll face their darkest fears and discover love is worth fighting for.
Bonus novella included: Crossing the Line."
Excerpt from Take Me On:
"Look, it's me or them." I motion toward the thugs with my chin. "And I'm telling you, I'm not the bad guy in this scenario."
She laughs. And if it wasn't such a beautiful sound, I'd be insulted.
"Because a guy driving an Escalade in this neighborhood is the equivalent of a Boy Scout."
The right side of my mouth tips up. Did she call me a drug dealer?
"From the looks of you—" she glances at my knuckles again "—well, let's just say you must have your own baggage and I'm not a baggage claim type of girl."
"No, you're the type that runs into traffic."
She smiles and I like it. The anger racing through me moments before vanishes. I rub my jaw, then lean my hand against my open car door. Long light brown hair with waves, dark eyes that sure as hell suck me in as they sparkle, a tight body and a kick-ass attitude. Truth be told, I like more than her smile. Too bad I almost killed her by running her over. It'll make asking her out awkward.
"Get into my car and I'll drive you home." I hold up both my palms. "I swear. No drive-bys on the way."
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About the Author:
KATIE MCGARRY was a teenager during the age of grunge and boy bands and remembers those years as the best and worst of her life. She is a lover of music, happy endings, and reality television, and is a secret University of Kentucky basketball fan.
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