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My goodness... It has been awhile, hasn't it??
Seems I've had virtually nothing to write about for some time and anything I really had to say was offered up elsewhere. All that kind of changed this last week. I'll take the opportunity to re-post it here, as this is my own unadulterated forum. So, here goes with the re-posting.
***The following is essentially a recap of how things went down over the last week regarding a virtual conversation I believe I had with Elton John resulting in a dedication to ME from the stage in Denver, CO - September 20, 2014:
I hesitate to post this, due to some strong
opinions/emotions it may stir for some. But, the story actually
happened. While not trying to sound narcissistic, but after giving lots
of thought to it all and as crazy as it sounds, I truly believe
it all happened as I state here and was ultimately directed at me..
What follows is a narrative of what turned out to be one of the most
surreal memories that was just experienced by myself..
night, I attended, along with my family, what I estimate to be my 20th
Elton John concert in nearly 35 years of seeing him and over 40 years of
being a fan - in Denver. Aside from the unimpressive seats I once again
had, to say the concert was once again stellar would be an
understatement. Elton simply never disappoints!
Prior to the
show, I read reviews and watched videos, so I was quite prepared for
what was in store. What I was not prepared for was a dedication from the
man himself on the stage! The story goes like this..
One of
the reviews I read actually received a response from Elton on stage the
following night. It was a glowing review of Elton's Vancouver show with
an opinion shared that perhaps the concert shouldn't close with songs
from the Lion King. I decided to go ahead and add my two cents in
general agreement with the premise but say "Elton, go ahead and include
the songs. Just don't close with them. You have a catalogue of potential
closers that other artists dream of! Oh, And by the way, I'm looking
forward to your show in Denver." I meant no disrespect. Just sharing an
Well, after nearly 2.5 hours of amazing music from my
all time favorite musician, Elton begins to talk about his next song and
why he chose to include this song in his show. He was speaking of
Circle Of Life. He spoke of his kids and how they reminded him of those
songs he brought to the screen 20 years ago. He also spoke of how some
have suggested he shouldn't include them (just to clarify, I do NOT feel
this way.. just don't close with it.) but he feels otherwise. Fine.
Then, the shoe drops...
Right before he goes into the first chords of Circle, Elton says "This one is for you, Jeff."
My ears picked it up, but kind of blew it off. Amy
nudged me and we both kind of chuckled in a curious sort of way. 30
seconds passed.. I began to wonder.. Who could this Jeff be that would
be receiving such an acknowledgement from the stage? I then began to
replay what he had just spoken of.
Then I began to remember
what I had written. And I also started to recall that Elton had actually
responded to the original review from the stage the following night
after the original posting. Could he have actually read my comment? And
if so, would he really care what I have to say?? Is there anyone else in
this arena named Jeff that would be garnering a dedication of that
particular song from Elton John???
The article and my comment, with a follow-up comment from me after the show appears here: http://www.straight.com/blogra/732496/elton-john-not-thrilled-newts-review-his-vancouver-show Feel free to judge for yourself.
*** I also followed up an online review of the Denver show with the following comment:
Elton, for once again proving why you are worthy of sustaining a
45-plus year career that is virtually unmatched in the industry. Having
seen you live at least 20 times, your shows never disappoint and this
most recent Denver visit was no exception.
trying to sound narcissistic, I am the Jeff who called you out through a
comment on a review of an earlier show regarding your usage of Lion
King for the encore. You seemed to respond with a beautiful explanation
and hit, what I could only interpret as, ME back with a dedication to
Circle of Life.. "This one is for Jeff." If I was your intended target
with that dedication (and I am guessing I was), you more than made your
case, thereby obliterating my case for otherwise, while making this fan
the happiest guy in town that night! (Sadly, there was no corresponding
Grammy-winning Can You Feel The Love Tonight to follow.)
fear that this current run is a kind of swan song for you with your
recent threat of retirement and boys who are closing in on school-age.
While I selfishly hope such is not the case, I fully understand if you
do wind up cutting back. You have given us fans an excellent run and I
for one am truly thankful. I dream of the day that I could meet you and
share what your music has meant to me, but alas am resigned to the
realization that (to quote another Disney lyric) "a dream is a wish your
heart makes."
more thing before I go, while I have your attention.. I secretly hope
the day will come when you record an album of piano instrumentals in the
vein of your present Rocket Man and recent Take Me To The Pilot
preludes. Give us something that truly showcases once and for all your
amazing talent to set those keys on fire!
Thank you for all you do, Sir Elton.
Sincerely, with much love and respect,
Jeff Van Devender
The review and my comment is officially posted here: http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2014/09/21/photos-elton-john-pepsi-center-show-denver-review/94774/#disqus_thread


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The network is organised around a number of sub-teams or sub-networks focusing on different aspects of the concept of learning.
In the months to come, these sub-teams or sub-networks will be identified and specified, but for now, such sub-networks as the following appear:
- Learning discourses, nationally and internationally (i.e. 'learning styles', 'learn to learn', 'evidence based learning')
- Learning taxonomies
- Conceptualisations of learning within different subjects, such as language, mathematics, etc.
- Technology and conceptualisations of learning
- Connections between learning theory and didactics
- Signs of learning – semantic constructions of learning, i.e. how learning is identified as behaviour, communication, etc.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
More Mini
After making the little pinny dress for Gypsy's charity drive, I thought it might be fun to actually follow the pattern properly to see how it turns out.
With the other one, I used view A which had a square neckline at the front (and I made it in size 4), so for this one, I decided to go with view B which has a round neckline and pockets (and I made a Size 2).
It's amazing how much more fiddly the armholes are on a Size 2!
I couldn't resist adding a bit of vintage ric rac trim from the huge stash that I received last week.
I'll be adding this one to the birthday / christmas pressie stash for later in the year.... I thinking ahead for once in my life!
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- Steph said...
That is so lovely!! And the ric rac really tops it iff! Good for you being all organised for Chrissie. Hope you have a super weekend :)
- May 28, 2010 at 8:33 AM
- Tanya said...
It's great, the pocket fabric is perfect and you can never go past a good ric rac!
- May 28, 2010 at 9:10 AM
- Selina said...
So cute Cam! I love that vintage ric rac, it looks so nice!
- May 28, 2010 at 9:34 AM
- bec said...
Oh, cute! Love the ric rac. Oh, meant to say, if you need any help using up the bias binding, you know where I am!
- May 28, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- Lola Nova said...
Oh I just love your dresses! Both of them are stunning and the fabric choice just wonderful. If only that style looked good on me, sigh.
- May 28, 2010 at 9:49 AM
- Cathie said...
nice Cam!!
do you think the twins will model it for you :)
- May 28, 2010 at 9:52 AM
- Sarah said...
That is SO sweet!
- May 28, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- Andi said...
You're a good girl Miss CP!!
- May 28, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- Megan.K. said...
That vintage ric-rac is fantastic Cam, the whole thing is. You are such a talent.
- May 28, 2010 at 11:00 AM
- Ellieboo said...
I love that material - so happy. What a lovely little dress.
- May 28, 2010 at 11:51 AM
- Partito y Monito said...
Just gorgeous! Love the fabric and the ric rac!
- May 28, 2010 at 1:07 PM
- Stomper Girl said...
It's adorable, love the fabric and the ric-rac.
- May 28, 2010 at 2:31 PM
- dillpickle said...
So very cute! And the ric rac is perfect.
- May 28, 2010 at 2:42 PM
- Unknown said...
Fabulous...Love the pockets & ric-rac...a Nice Touch.
- May 28, 2010 at 4:03 PM
- Karin van D. said...
That's the cutest little dress. Lovely!
- May 28, 2010 at 4:39 PM
- Swirlyarts said...
Get you being all organised! I've thought about presents - does that count??
- May 28, 2010 at 6:57 PM
- Bron said...
so cute!! i just love ric rac!
I've been making reversible pinnies too - aren't these teeny pretty things so much fun? =)
- May 29, 2010 at 11:24 PM
- Cat from Raspberry Rainbow said...
Absolutely beautiful, both this one and the last one.
- May 30, 2010 at 6:30 PM
- muralimanohar said...
Cute!! That trim is awesome, too. :p
I have a pressie stash, too...the thing with having no little ones around anymore, you have no reason to be sewing the cute things much, so you make them for no reason, and stash them. :p
- June 6, 2010 at 4:46 AM


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|Bobby Seale
A press release announcing Seale's keynote speaking role at this year's King Day Dinner describes Seale as a "revolutionary humanist" despite the violence often associated with the Black Panther Party under the leadership of Seale and its other co-founder, Huey Newton, in sharp contrast with Martin Luther King, Jr.'s non-violent approach for advancing social justice for black Americans.
"For the past 43 years, the IUPUI Black Student Union has sponsored the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner, one of the largest events on IUPUI's campus," said Meaghan Banks, president of the IUPUI Black Student Union. "This year, we will continue that tradition, and we invite the Indianapolis community to join us for an evening of empowerment and celebration in honor of Dr. King's life and legacy." The theme of this year's dinner is "To live as brothers or perish as fools." King actually sharply differed with the Black Panther Party's advocacy of separatism. King believed that "America must be made a nation in which its multi-racial people are partners in power", a view never shared by Seale's Black Panthers. The Black Panther's often-used slogan, "Black Power", was rejected by King as "a cry of pain . . . born from the wombs of dispair and disappointment."


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Probably better to put this here, unlike IRC it won't just disappear.
Taisen Puzzle Daruma: 1527 and 1485.
Top Player's Golf: 1531 and 1489.
Waku Waku 7: 1537 and 916.
The pages link to the same image, they just appear twice in the index. You can probably craft an SQL query to pull all of them up.
The image for Twinkle Star Sprites (1533) doesn't work.
And as I mentioned elsewhere, Kurukuru Kururin is by Eighting (it's printed at the bottom of the back of the box).
(I had links before, but I can't post them because I'm a "new user")


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We get into post-secondary teaching because we want our students to learn our industry, trade, field or discipline. We want to pass on our knowledge and experience to the next generation in the workforce. In order to do this effectively, we need to be reflective practitioners; we need to be able to be honest with ourselves about what is working in our teaching practice and what isn't.
I received last semester's course feedback from my Dean over the weekend. I was pleased to see that most, if not all, of the students were satisfied or greatly satisfied with my teaching and the course. It was nice to see the students who said that I am amazing teacher, that I always keep them motivated, that I truly care about their success, that I'm open to any questions, and that I am approachable. This is great feedback as it reinforces the things I do that students see valuable. I will endeavor to continue to be motivating, to care about their success, open to their questions and be approachable based on their feedback.
It's always great to receive positive feedback, but negative feedback has it's value, too! Last semester's feedback was the complete opposite of the student feedback I received at the end of winter semester 2018. The students were ruthless – many completed dissatisfied. Their written comments were like daggers!
Marking tends to go up if she likes you (come to Thursday) if you have the same view & style of writing. Also, assignments have nothing to do with our program.Student quote from Winter 2018 course evaluation
Our program is very demanding already and there are a lot of assignments to be done. This wouldn't be bad if some of the assignments related to our program in some way. I don't understand how a blog about college experience or paraphrasing a paragraph… is supposed to improve our writing skills for research papers.Student quote from Winter 2018 course evaluation
When she gives the opportunity to hand in rough work for her to check over before I submit it, and gives a date of when she will have it back to me by, but does not respect that date nor gets the work back to me before the final due date.Student quote from Winter 2018 course evaluation
At first, I was angry that the students would say such mean things about my teaching — I mean, I work SO hard to plan engaging lessons and cool activities/assignments! Impulsively, I wanted to defend myself as a teacher. I felt personally attacked. However, when receiving negative feedback, you have to take a step back and reflect on your own practice – what really happened and why did students say what they said.
When I first read the first quote, I thought to myself, "No, the people who came to the optional lab class worked harder to earn those grades. It wasn't because I liked those students better!" I wanted to scream from the rooftops that I wasn't playing favorites. Then I got thinking about what I would do proactively in my next class to ensure that I was transparent about the value of the optional computer lab support – it allows for extra time writing with support in the classroom to answer questions right away and an opportunity to receive frequent feedback on writing assignments before they're due. It's not favoritism; it's extra effort being put in by those few students that show up for optional computer lab classes.
The feedback from the students in the winter 2018 semester blindsided me. One way to avoid being taken off-guard by your students' course feedback is to gather frequent formative feedback during the semester so that you can adjust your teaching approach while you still have these students. See my post about why and how to gather formative feedback here!
Reflective Practice
Be Honest With Yourself – Read your course feedback (the good, the bad and the ugly) and honestly reflect on what the students said.
Reflect on What You Could Do – Based on the students' feedback, what could you do proactively next semester to eliminate barriers or miscommunication? On the flip-side, what did the students say that encourages you to keep doing something that you're doing in your class?
Do It – It's one thing to reflect and another to do something with that reflection. If you know you need to change something and you aren't entirely sure how to go about it, reach out to trusted mentor, colleague or your institution's teaching and learning centre for support.


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Since I started the LinkedIn Inside Sales Experts Group (request to join here) a little over a month ago, the membership approval process has afforded me the opportunity to review more than 240 LinkedIn profiles. Most, I would say 90%, of the members are sales people but I have to tell you that I would never know that from looking at their profiles!
These are the days of social networking providing the public with not only information but a view of YOU. These are the days when peers, potential employers and even prospects will look up a person on LinkedIn before they ever have a conversation with them. And what do most of our profiles say about us? Nothing.
Here sits your online resume for the world to see and most of us have expended zero effort in selling ourselves. It is just a laundry list of places we have worked with dates attached. Shame on us!
Where is the sizzle? Where do we let others know that not only are we are good at the game of sales but that we are passionate about it?
Here is a sample of a GREAT profile. What follows was in the summary section. I have removed the person's name to protect the innocent but it will give you a sense for what I mean...
The Creative Spark
Born in Massachusetts in 19xx, Mr. X is the creative spark that ignites his company's progressive philosophy. His natural fascination with business and advertising has been evident since high school, where he carried a dog-eared notebook, filled to the brim with his edgy business concepts.
Now, Mr. X is obviously no slouch in the ego department but hey it was interesting right?
If you think your LinkedIn profile is as well done as Mr. X's, please post a link with your comments in this blog. Give yourself a pat on the back for being smart enough to brand YOU!
Now, I have to go, I have to eat my own dog food and rewrite my profile. Happy Selling!Technorati Profile


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(1) human activity is the dominant cause of ob- served climate change over the past century;
(2) a changing climate is causing sea levels to rise and an increase in wildfires, severe storms, droughts, and other extreme weather events that threaten human life, healthy commu nities, and critical infrastructure; (3) global warming at or above 2 degrees Celsius be- yond preindustrialized levels will cause—
(A) mass migration from the regions most af- fected by climate change;
{B} more than $500,000,000,000 in lost annual economic output in the United States by the year 2100;
(C) wildfires that, by 2050, will annually burn at least twice as much forest area in the western United States than was typically burned by wildfires in the years preceding 2019;
(D) a loss of more than 99 percent of all coral reefs on Earth;
(E) more than 350,000,000 more people to be exposed globally to deadly heat stress by 2050; and (F) a risk of damage to $1,000,000,000,000 of public infrastructure and coastal real estate in the
United States; and
(4) global temperatures must be kept below 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrialized levels to avoid the most severe impacts of a changing climate, which will require—
(A) global reductions in greenhouse gas emis- sions from human sources of 40 to 60 percent from 2010 levels by 2030; and
{B} net-zero global emissions by 2050;
Im not gonna quite the whole thing. I think the findings of the reports should be taken seriously. What i see from AOC isnt a plan so much as a list of goals based on the results of various scientific inquiries. The bottom of this page is a reference list of many of the studies being used to support the GND: www.gp.org/gnd_full
And now a Quote from the Washington Post
"Trump is misrepresenting the Green New Deal as the plan is currently written. The resolution in Congress is full of sweeping ambition and grand goals, but it's also vaguer and more moderate than he says. There's nothing in there about putting an end to cars or cows or air travel or the military."
The GND is meant to be a declaration of intent: a list of national priorities. The key points are to get to "net zero carbon emissions" by 2030 (which doesnt mean "zero carbon emissions"), to get employment as close to 100% as possible, to rebuild our infrastructure with environmental impact in mind, and to make sure everyone in America has access to health care and higher education. How much of this can really be done in ten years? If we agreed that we really wanted to do it, probably more than the critics think. Id sure like to find out.
Theres been a couple of studies done which conclude we are technologically capable of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 if we can muster the political will. Its nothing at all unsual for resolutions to be vague and lofty. IThe intensity of the campaign against AOC has more to do with the fact that shes challenging staple industries such as banking, military industrial complex, fossil fuels, forestry, etc. and because she is publicizing the way that these industries use their wealth to control Americas political decisions .
* en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Report_o...al_Warming_of_1.5_°C
** en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_National_Climate_Assessment
This is why i like her
Is she perfect? NO. Is she right? YES, SHE IS RIGHT
Its worth it to work with someone who is imperfect but honest. She is actually the first politician since Ralph Nader that i have believed in, as a person. She gives me hope in a lanscape where no one else has been able to, in a very long time.
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Omhu Cuspor wrote: I may not have been clear. In this particular case, it was Storm's latest previous response that caused me dismay, not yours, Kyrin. I apologize if I conveyed a different message.
No you were clear and I appreciate it. I was the one that was not clear. You see in any epic Heros Journey such as many Jedi here aspire to follow, there must be a villian. The villian is the active antagonistic source of conflict which calls the passive hero to action. The hero feigns resistance to this call but secretly he is eager to prove himself in battle and find victory in the defeat of his foe. He recons himself on the side of righteousness in this pursuit that he, and his peers, claims is noble. But it is really only a single limited point of view that has been derived from a skewed view of the world brought on by watching to many super hero movies where the combatants are depicted quite unrealistically as either good or evil. In reality there is no such thing, but in their vigor they cant see this. It is why they view my every post as the most vile and viscous and disgusting thing imaginable while any on the side of their idea of good are but in noble defense of my otherwise despicable nefariousness. Case in point, storm is considered a champion of justice by these Jedi because he has attacked evil! It matters not what means he used to do this, only that it was done, and so he is celebrated, while I am still condemed. Why? Well because I am the evil one of course and storm is the hero. So the means of his attack, even though it violated the terms of service here, is overlooked, while any post I make, is dismantled and dissected and evaluated until it can be justified as a means to destroy me. In other words ban me. But the mind of evil is devious... and that is something I will just not allow them to accomplish... and so the battle for control of the Galaxy rages on... endlessly. One side, the dark side, fulfilling a prophesy to bring truth to the galaxy, and the other side, the light side, bent on never allowing that mission to prosper because of their own fear of the consequences. That they may lose their own powerful hold over the galaxy.
This guns for hire, even if we're just dancing in the dark.
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The hero's journey and the hero can be the main character. They can be the superhero - the teacher the good the bad the evil the freedom the wisdom the student the one who gives gifts or the one who takes them away. There are so many different possibilities and so many variations that saying the main character is just one is kinna - silly. Nothing about a persons journey call any one to be anything.
In real life there is a whole rainbow of possibilities. The ability for the human potential can be tapped , helped or even stopped. One story is never like the other. It may never be. That's kinna nice. Any how. The hero's journey is never to tell some one here's what he must do - do it - only here are a slew of possibilities- how are you gunna do it. ???
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Kyrin Wyldstar wrote: Of course Manu, I'm not referring to you but those that never claim they are out to start a fight with me but then single my comments out for criticism but ignore storms.
LOL.. did ya report it? I mean, I don't see any report... but I thought I'd ask.
Mods don''t read every thread, nor every post. Half the problems people complain about here IMO is because they don't bother to actually contact anyone about it. How that equates to a conspiracy against you is beyond me, but lucky I just happened to browse this one just now. I see ren agrees with you, but did nothing, so... I guess that means since he likes you insulting people he also likes Stormcaller doing it.
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Kyrin Wyldstar wrote: ...You see in any epic Heros Journey such as many Jedi here aspire to follow, there must be a villian. The villian is the active antagonistic source of conflict which calls the passive hero to action. ... He recons himself on the side of righteousness in this pursuit that he, and his peers, claims is noble. But it is really only a single limited point of view that has been derived from a skewed view of the world brought on by watching to many super hero movies where the combatants are depicted quite unrealistically as either good or evil. In reality there is no such thing, but in their vigor they cant see this. It is why they view my every post as the most vile and viscous and disgusting thing imaginable while any on the side of their idea of good are but in noble defense of my otherwise despicable nefariousness. ...
There's deep insight in that segment of your post, Kyrin. More and more frequently in the broader scope of life beyond this forum, I am reminded of a caution an old friend used to offer: "You become what you hate." It's a challenging lesson that isn't too obvious to many people, but we can readily see its reality; those most strongly polarized toward a worldview they perceive as virtuous wind up diving into the behaviors they are conditioned to abhor. Leaders demanding that others acquiesce to a defined standard of civility sometimes torture their targets into it. Advocates of strict sexual repression wind up being sexual predators. Some (though far from all) members of that ethnic group which suffered most at the hands of murderous racists in the 20th century have become murderous racists themselves. And as you're pointing out, some who seem most offended by perceived insults can become the most insulting.
It's not that we shouldn't have boundaries defining what we consider acceptable or damaging human behavior. The danger is when someone invests too much emotion, and too much rigidity, into the defense of those boundaries, something happens to his/her psyche, and in a steady progression of developments that person literally transforms into what was hated.
Nadia Bolz Weber is one of my contemporary heroes. As a Lutheran minister, she has rent the Lutheran church in two because of her willingness to acknowledge, and even embrace, the flawed and broken nature that to one degree or another we all share. Her attitudes and outspokenness regarding displays of addiction, abuse, and sexuality that many Christians define as sin, and her embrace of those who have sinned extremely into a community whose members offer radical acceptance even of those who are sinning still, require a degree of vulnerability and acceptance of our shared nature that bring her quite a lot of criticism from more conventional folk who vigorously assert that she and her sympathizers are a satanic force. In this whole scenario, it is imo those who have acknowledged their own flaws and quirks who wind up behaving the most nobly and sanely, and those who vigorously insist that evil is an external entity requiring battle and defeat who are capable of the most cruelty.
I can't think of a helpful way to conclude this in the time I have left, but I hope this little dissertation is useful to someone nevertheless. For you, Kyrin, you're one of the most considerate villains I know.
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"1961 Gibson Les Paul w/ side-pull vibrato, serial # 16258. This guitar is a super cool example of what the "new" Les Paul was supposed to be. This guitar has a mahogany body and neck and a bound rosewood fingerboard with trapazoid inlays. It was meant to be a players guitar compared to the old Les Paul - lighter, easier access to all frets, and a new vibrato system! This guitar weighs only 6.8lbs, has a nut width of 1 11/16", and a neck depth of .80" at the 5th fret. The pickups have been replaced with custom High Order A2 pickups. The bridge is wound to 8.3k ohms and the neck is wound to 8.1k ohms. This guitar sounds incredible with these pickups. The bridge pickup is fuller and warmer than most guitars' neck pickups without sacrificing clarity. The neck pickup is thick and rich with tone and provides you with just the right amount of bite. The guitar has had a new nut installed and has been re-fretted, allowing you to play this guitar effortlessly. Structurally the body, neck, and headstock are all in great condition. The back of the neck has been very worn down over the years and the body has finish crazing throughout the guitar, only adding to the cool vintage feel this guitar possesses. The unique side-pull tremolo makes using a vibrato very easy compared to traditional vibratos and definitely adds to the uniqueness of this guitar. The side-pull vibrato has made a scratch on the body where the arm moves back and forth. There is a non-original, brand new Gibson hardshell SG case included with this guitar. If you want to get your hands a great playing '61 Les Paul, this is the guitar for you!"
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It's time for another Top 5 Friday
Good Friday Hip Hop! If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that I try to get at least one top 5 list in every month. Today I will countdown the top 5 trends in hip hop production for 2009.
5. The Airhorn
This has been a mixtape staple for years but only recently are we hearing it in actual songs on purpose. It originated in Reggae dance halls as a like a call to the dance floor. I remember hearing in a mixtape I got in like '01 from Canal Street in NY. Then I would hear it from Dj's at parties (probably because half of their stuff came from mixtapes). Obviously Drake's Forever was the linchpin song that demonstrated this trick but I heard some others this year as well. Even Young General wanted me to throw it in Headbanger Boogie.
4. The Drumma Boy Sound Effect
Even though Put On by Young Jeezy was the summer anthem for 2008, in 2009 everybody started biting Drumma Boy's (the prodcuer of the song) style by inserting that electro synth build up sound effect into every damned song. My understanding is that it was supposed to be his signature tag but I guess it doesn't work if everyone else does it.
3. Synthesizers
I suppose this was more of a carryover from 2008 but I think the death of Michael Jackson and the trend of 80's throwback kept it going. In the last month I can't turn on the radio without feeling like the line between hip hop, pop, techno and electro has been blurred beyond recognition.
2. Hi Pass Filtered Ad Libs
This is also known as the "telephone" effect. Obviously we were first introduced to this on B.I.G.'s Warning. But now it's like people can't make a song without having at least one track of vocals passed through the filter. Even singing vocals. That Sean Kingston song is a perfect example. Melodies or some sh*t like that.
1. The Triplet Kick
The staple song for the year on this one would be Every Girls by Drake, produced by Tha Bizness. It's essentially an extra kick between a double. It's really simple but I've heard it so much that I don't understand why this never happened before. Timbaland used to do it all the time but when he did it with a bunch of other off beat type rhythms. These are like your basic 1,4,7,11 patterns (on a 16 step based sequencer) but done on a 1/32 as to be able to add that quick triplet. It's funny because I know Jason is reading this right now and has no idea whatI am talking about.
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So much for 'law and order': Trump finds new ways to abuse his pardon power
There are some instances in American history of presidents using their pardon power in controversial ways. For example, on Christmas Eve, 1992, in one of his last acts after losing his re-election bid, then-President George H.W. Bush pardoned several officials at the center of the Iran-Contra scandal. The fact that the Republican used the cover of a holiday suggested he knew his actions were tough to defend.
But as is too often the case, Donald Trump is breaking new ground in this area. This morning, the president announced plans to give a "full pardon" to right-wing provocateur Dinesh D'Souza, whom Trump believes was "treated very unfairly by our government!"
Preet Bharara, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, whose office prosecuted D'Souza, wrote on Twitter that D'Souza got a fair shake from the justice system.
"The President has the right to pardon but the facts are these: D'Souza intentionally broke the law, voluntarily pled guilty, apologized for his conduct & the judge found no unfairness," Bharara wrote. "The career prosecutors and agents did their job. Period."
D'Souza now claims he was targeted by the Justice Department for his political leanings, even though he admitted in court that he broke the law and expressed remorse for it.
It's that last point that makes today's move so absurd. D'Souza, whom Trump has no doubt seen on television many times, was caught up in a clumsy campaign-finance scheme in which he illegally used straw donors to support Wendy Long, a Republican candidate who had no realistic chance of success against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in 2012. As part of the gambit, D'Souza convinced a group of allies to contribute to Long's campaign, and he reimbursed them for the donation.
D'Souza got caught, pleaded guilty, expressed "deep regret" for his actions, and was sentenced to five years of probation, including eight months living under supervision in a "community confinement center."
Now, however, Trump expects us to see him as some kind of victim.
Making matters worse, of course, is the broader pattern of abuses. The president pardoned Joe Arpaio, apparently because Trump saw him as a political ally. He pardoned Kristian Saucier and I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby as part of some ham-fisted messaging strategy.
He issued a posthumous pardon to boxing legend Jack Johnson, apparently because some celebrities asked him to.
As best as I can tell, the president isn't using the traditional pardon process through the Justice Department; Trump is just winging it based on his political whims.
What's more, none of this is happening in a vacuum. On the contrary, the Russia scandal continues to hang over this White House; Special Counsel Robert Mueller has already issued several indictments and secured several guilty pleas; and Trump has an incentive to let possible witnesses against him know that he has a pardon power that he's comfortable abusing in support of those with the right political connections.
In other words, the message to those caught in Mueller's web isn't subtle: "Remain loyal to Trump World and the president will take care of you."
Throughout much of the Obama presidency, much of the right insisted that the Democratic president was a lawless authoritarian, with no use for the rule of law, who needed to be replaced with a Republican who recognized the importance of law and order. That rhetoric appears awfully ironic now.


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Eventually this has to stop, right? And by this, I mean the odd email that floats into our inbox alleging that the Anderson Silva-Chris Weidman fight was fixed. It just can't continue on indefinitely. We will not abide it, and there aren't enough angry GIFs out there to convey our feelings on the matter.
There are, fortunately for all of us, plenty of other GIFs and other Listener Mail queries to match them up with. So let's get on with it, and woe be unto the motherfucker who sends us a fight-fixing question after this day.
From Jon Lee: Isn't this whole Anderson putting his hands down thing the ULTIMATE in Monday morning Quarterbacking? When Silva puts his hands down against EVERY other fighter before smashing them, we give him massive god like props and when he finally gets caught we act like he's embarrassing the sport and himself and his own Brazilians boo'd him. I guess I'm asking why do we as MMA fans do that?
From Dan O: I've got an idea for bonus structures in the UFC and I want you guys to tell me how brilliant I am for thinking of it (or shit on it, lets be honest, you will probably shit on it).
So it starts off with everyone who finishes his opponent gets a bonus of 20,000 dollars. KO of the night and Submission of the night are gone, but Fight of the Night stays and is worth 20k to each guy. So if an event has ten fights, Dana sets aside 240,000 dollars for bonuses. Since it is rare that all fights end in a finish, any unused bonus money goes back in the kitty, so to speak. For example, if only one fight ends in decision, that 20k gets distributed evenly among the next event so now the bonuses are worth 22k apiece.
If you get 3 or 4 events in a row where half the fights go to decision that bonus starts to get up near 40 grand and everybody starts throwing caution to the wind to go for a finish. Just imagine Dana and Joe screaming at each other at the end of the FX prelims about how crazy the pay per view will be because everyone that finishes gets a forty or fifty thousand dollar check and then try telling me this isn't a great idea.
From Mauro Pedrosa: Wouldn't a fight between Nick Diaz and Michael Bisping be awesome?
From Corey Whichard: As someone who follows MMA very closely, I make it a point to avoid all MMA-themed movies. I don't even watch mainstream movies starring MMA fighters (e.g., The A-Team, Haywire, The Expendables), not merely because all of these movies look fucking terrible, but because as a general rule professional cage-fighters are uniformly god-awful at acting.
I'm not talking about expecting decent or even okay acting–most of these guys can't help but ruin whatever scene they momentarily appear in, and as a fan of their sport I literally feel embarrassed for them. I even feel mildly ashamed when I come across the movie cover for what I can only (regretfully) describe as an "MMA movie," as they all tend to look like advertisements for some bizarre mixture of gangster rap and violent gay porn.
Do you guys think that MMA fighters-turned-actors, who themselves must watch movies with talented actors, are actually under the impression that they can act? Is it just a way to make a quick buck? Do they have any idea how much they suck?
From Curt Heinrichs: With Anderson Silva losing to Weidman, a certain MMA personality (whose Twitter handle suggests he has good seats and his name is Brian) has been suggesting that certain fights are "works" in the lingo of professional wrestling. While I doubt that anyone in the UFC would take a dive, I was wondering your thoughts on the matter. Aside from a few known examples, do you feel that there are some fights that are planned out in advance, or is this guy just trolling his followers?
From Ben Hoefstetter: Do you guys find it odd that UFC 163 is "Aldo vs. KOREAN ZOMBIE"? He has a real name, and one that is not even that difficult for Westerners to pronounce.
Did the UFC just not want to spend the time to figure out whether "Jung" or "Chang-Sung" is his surname, or are they just banking on the hope that those elusive casual fans remember an awesome fight from 2010 featuring a dude from Korea who just kept moving forward? Also at the time of writing this message, two fighters on the main card of UFC 163 do not have wikipedia pages.
From Jeremy Doughty: my question is regarding belt procedure. I have always assumed that when a title reign comes to an end the former champ actually turns in the belt and it is given to the new champ. Then I watch the Countdown shows and see former champs with a slew of belts on their mantle and am left wondering if they actually keep the belt, do they have to purchase it, or are these just replicas. Getting to The root of my question, is Cain Velasquez holding the same belt Tim Silvia slept with, and at the end of the day what is that shiny gold bitch worth.
From Joakim Kalatanri: You guys have been of CME fame for a while now and I wonder; how does it feel that your fans likely, take more seriously and pay more attention to what you say more than probably you do.
This is not veiled criticism of the podcast. I know you don't just go out there and say shit, just to be saying stuff (besides when you do, but you get my point). I can imagine that you are both used to fan reaction to your work, due to your profession. At the same time though, the podcast medium does not allow you to be as deliberate and precise as when you're writing. It kind of forces you to think a loud which may lead to less than optimal phrasing and positions. What's your experience of idiots like myself reminding you about shit that you may or may not have said/meant weeks and month later?


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"We were watching on TV like the rest of the world," said former Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin, who, in case you've missed him on ESPN, is still very much Michael Irvin.
Tomorrow: Pro Bowl, 1 p.m., Aloha Stadium; Sunset on the Beach, 7 p.m., Queen's Beach
Exactly. I agree completely. This is only right. Getting elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame is an emotional experience, and there should be a dignified protocol here, instead of being forced to sit there 6 inches from the television like you're waiting for the winning lottery number to come in.
Irvin recalled the experience yesterday, as the newest class got together as part of this year's Pro Bowl festivities. He was there in front of the television, waiting for the moment to arrive, with his family all around:
"I said, 'Everybody get out.' "
Hey, it was tense. But then, the moment. The announcement. Alphabetically, I (for Irvin) was next. And ...
"And they started out, they started with a mmmmmm, that's the sound of an M."
Chaos. Craziness. Luckily, macho guy that he is, Irvin was able to fake composure. Then he went into the bathroom to get ready to head to the press conference: "I looked in the mirror and I was like (a sound effect that Bill Cosby might make)!"
See? This is too much. There should be some advance notice. Luckily, a few of his new classmates had it.
"Actually, my son, Kevin, was listening on speakerphone in College Station (Texas), and his television feed was about a second and a half faster than ours, so right before they made the announcement we heard a big 'Whoop!' through the telephone lines, so I found out a little bit earlier than everyone else," former Oilers and Titans lineman Bruce Matthews said.
And Bills great Thurman Thomas: "We were watching college basketball and watching ESPN, the tracker, whatever was going by. But before I found out my mom was coming down the hallway, freaking, 'We're in! We're in!' "
And Charlie Sanders, a great pass catcher for the Lions from 1968 to1977: "I don't know if you'd say I was foolish enough to go to Miami (for the announcement), but I did. I got talked into it. I was realizing what I was going to do if I didn't get in ... I probably would've walked to South Beach, looked at the women, come home. Some way to enjoy this!"
Anyway, at least he didn't have to get his news via TV -- sort of.
"All I remember was I was locked into the television, and my wife was in my ear. That's a little joke -- she's always in somebody's ear. I don't even remember hearing my name, but I saw people taking pictures and yelling, and I figured something good happened," he said.
But then there was Roger Wehrli, the old cornerback who had 40 interceptions for the St. Louis football Cardinals from 1969 to 1982. He was nervous, of course. The time came, no call. He waited 5 minutes. No call. Ten minutes. No call.
"Then I got a phone call," he said. "And it was a Sporting News (radio) station, rather than from the Hall. And they said, 'Oh, we want to do an interview with you.' Well, what, did I make it? 'The Hall didn't call you?' No. That kind of set me back a little bit, and then he got a little worried that maybe he was calling the wrong person. He turns around, I heard him in the background: 'I'm talking to Roger Wehrli. Is he in? Is he in?' "
He is. And in the end, that was the most important thing. All is forgiven. It's amazing how emotional these men are about joining this great fraternity. Maybe Sanders, who waited a long, long time, got most emotional of all.
"I'm just happy," he said. "I'm just happy. Every day I wake up and it's just getting bigger and better, so I can't imagine six months from now what it's going to be, happening to me. But I know it's going to be good."
It's good to be in. It's good the suspense is over. The Class of '07 (including great 1958-73 Browns guard Gene Hickerson, who wasn't feeling well yesterday and skipped the event) is in.
"So, yeah, it was fearful," Irvin said of the wait. "And a lot of doubt.
"But that's for the next class! I'm in!"


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Burdened by family secrets, this cowboy rides alone
For twenty‐five years, the case of the McGraw twins kidnapping has remained unsolved. As the eldest son, Cull oversees the McGraw horse ranch, wary of prying eyes. So when true‐crime writer Nikki St. James comes forward with new information, Cull can't believe his father invites her onto the compound.
His family has suffered enough—he's not about to let St. James snoop and ruin them completely. But Nikki finds the eldest McGraw's protectiveness as endearing as it is aggravating. After all, this case is personal to her, too… And her secrets can set the truth free—if they don't destroy the McGraws first.
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Recipe: Earl Grey and Lemon Cake with Blueberry Swirl
We went for high tea at Langham to celebrate Mother's Day (very backlogged post will be coming up soon). Everyone had a goodie bag to take home that day which included Wedgewood tea.
I was lucky to have my favourite Earl Grey in my bag. There's something about the citrusy bergamot aroma from Earl Grey that brings me comfort. Since we don't really drink tea at home, why not make a cake with it :)
I adapted the recipe from TWC but instead of putting whole blueberries in, I made blueberry jam swirls so I can taste blueberry in every bite of the cake.
Happy Baking!
Earl Grey and Lemon Cake with Blueberry Swirl
(Adapted from: Top With Cinnamon)
(Adapted from: Top With Cinnamon)
Blueberry Jam
1 cup (125 g) blueberries
2 tbsp of sugar (depends on your taste, I don't like things overly sweet)
2 tbsp of lemon juice
2 tbsp of lemon juice
Earl Grey and Lemon Cake
2 tbsp of Earl Grey Leaves or 2 Earl Grey Tea bag
6 tbsp (80 g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (105 g) granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup (60 ml) yogurt
zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp (200 g) all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
Blueberry Jam
1. Place all ingredients into saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer and stir frequently for 30-35 minutes.
Earl Grey and Lemon Cake
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C)
Earl Grey and Lemon Cake
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C)
2. Soak tea in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes
3. Melt the butter in a medium pot
4. Beat the sugar and eggs into the butter, followed by the yoghurt and lemon zest
5. Press tea leaves or bag against the cup to enhance the infusion.
4. Beat the sugar and eggs into the butter, followed by the yoghurt and lemon zest
5. Press tea leaves or bag against the cup to enhance the infusion.
6. Pour brewed tea (including tea leaves) into the pot and stir. If using tea bag, cut open the bag and mix in the leaves
7. Add the flour, baking powder + soda, salt, poppy seeds (if using) and stir together until just combined
8. Pour 1/3 of the batter into greased loaf pan followed by half the jam then pour another 1/3 of batter and the rest of the jam. Top with the rest of the batter. Run a knife in zig-zag motion through the batter to create swirls
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, it's ready when the inserted skewer into the cake centre comes out clean. Leave to cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack.


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The convenience of a handheld battery-powered vacuum like a Dustbuster is usually overshadowed by the fact that it doesn't do a very good job at cleaning. And while it's no where near as compact as a Dustbuster, we'd opt for this new lithium-ion battery powered Miele Hybrid canister vac any day.
Its 1,800 watt motor ensures the vacuum really sucks, in a good way, though it also means the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are only good for about 20 minutes of cleaning. But the Hybrid can also be plugged into AC when the batteries are dead, and it takes about 3 hours to charge them up completely. At 14 pounds it's definitely not the lightest cordless vac on the market either, but a set of casters makes it easy to wheel around. In fact the only real downside I can see is the expected $1,060+ (€ 770) price tag (it's OK to gasp in shock) when it's eventually available.
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Woman accused of stealing unborn fetus describes attack
Husband takes stand
A Milwaukee woman accused of killing a pregnant woman and trying to steal her fetus described the attack in a videotape prosecutors played for jurors Wednesday, telling investigators she repeatedly bashed the victim in the head with a baseball bat before choking her to death.
Prosecutors played about 38 minutes of a 90-minute police interview conducted with Annette Morales-Rodriguez last October. In the recording, she describes how she attacked 23-year-old Maritza Ramirez-Cruz and then performed a crude cesarean section with a small blade in the hopes of passing the baby off as her own.
The 34-year-old has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of the mother and her full-term fetus. A conviction on either count carries a mandatory life sentence, although a judge could allow for the possibility of parole. Wisconsin does not have the death penalty.
Her public defender contends the homicides weren't intentional because Morales-Rodriguez didn't intend for anyone to die.
As the video played, Morales-Rodriguez sat silently in the courtroom, her head bowed as she stared at the table where she was sitting.
In the recording, she sat at a desk in a small interrogation room, sobbing and sniffling and occasionally covering her face with her hands. Her voice is generally unwavering but she frequently paused and sighed deeply. She spoke in Spanish and police detective Rodolfo Gomez translated to English.
She told Gomez that her boyfriend desperately wanted a son, but she couldn't "stay pregnant." She says she faked two previous pregnancies, each time claiming she miscarried.
She said she told her boyfriend a third time she was pregnant. When Gomez asked how she planned to extricate herself from that lie she said she figured she could claim another miscarriage but also considered other options. Those options included committing suicide or telling her boyfriend the truth, as well as stealing a baby from a pregnant woman.
She described how she met Ramirez-Cruz at a community center that provides social services for Hispanics, and offered her a ride. She said Ramirez-Cruz accepted, and Morales-Rodriguez first took her to a drugstore for anti-nausea medication.
Eventually Morales-Rodriguez began to panic, unsure whether she could go through with her plan. She said she stopped at her own home briefly and left the young woman in the car, but Ramirez-Cruz came inside to use the bathroom. That's when Morales-Rodriguez said she launched her attack.
"The girl came out of the bathroom and she hit her with a bat, a wooden bat," Gomez said, translating Morales-Rodriguez's words for his partner in the interrogation room. "She hit her twice in the head."
With no urging, Morales-Rodriguez went on to volunteer grisly details describing a fight in which she continued beating the victim until Ramirez-Cruz's eyeglasses broke. She described choking Ramirez-Cruz until she passed out, and then putting duct tape over her eyes and nose and wrapping a plastic bag around her head. She said she used a small blade to slice the victim open from one hip to the other and pull out the non-breathing boy.
Later Wednesday afternoon, Ramirez-Cruz's husband said he told his wife he loved her on the day she disappeared.
Through a translator, Christian Mercado told the jury he kissed Ramirez-Cruz that morning and said he loved her. Then he went to work.
He said he called his wife and talked a few hours later. When he called a second time, she didn't answer. He says he got chest pains and left work to look for her but never saw her alive again.
Also Wednesday, prosecutor Mark Williams showed jurors a number of graphic photos, including a picture of the victim's disemboweled abdomen. One juror put her hand over her mouth and another rested his forehead on his palm and looked away for a moment.
During cross-examination, Gomez confirmed to public defender Debra Patterson that Morales-Rodriguez said she was "sorry for the girl" and that she never meant for the baby to die.
The trial, which began Tuesday, is expected to conclude by the end of the week. The defense has declined to say whether Morales-Rodriguez will take the stand.


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Incorporating New Interests Into Existing Project Requirements
Usually changed circumstances dictate the need to incorporate new interests, or scope creep to existing project requirements. Today's business environment is in a rapid state of flux, and fast-paced changes are the order of the day. In such a scenario, new technologies or developments may make some components of the projects obsolete overnight, or require inclusion of some additional features to ensure competitiveness.
Scope creep may also come owing to a poor planning, with the project poorly defined in the first place, requiring changes during execution phase. Part of the problem may also be indecisive or inexperienced project managers who cannot come to a decision, do not understand the requirements fully or underestimate the complexity of the problem. Too many stakeholders with competing interests to the extent that they keep on arguing about the functionalities makes it impossible to reconcile all interests at the onset, and the project manager invariably gives in to conflicting interests of stakeholders depending on the extent of pressure each stakeholder apply, throughout the project execution phase, to avoid conflicts.
At times, requirements may change when the project venture into the unknown, with no one knowing exactly how it would unfold at the onset.
How to Incorporate
The best way to incorporate new interests is to infuse flexibility in the project plan. A thorough requirements gathering and a well-crafted project initiation documents leads to a robust work breakdown structure, but for projects with changes of changes in requirements, it is best to leave the work breakdown structure flexible, and not go into too much detail at the initiation stage. The work breakdown structure in such cases should ideally cover the broad outline and resource allocation, with the specifics worked out only some time before actual implementation.
To accommodate further changes during implementation phase, break the project into major and minor milestones, leaving considerable slack time, of say, about 150 percent of the time normally required.
Incorporating the possibility of changes in the project plan itself is another way of accommodating scope creep. Have a specific change request system in place for stakeholders make a formal request to change. On receipt of such a request, project managers may discuss the cost-benefit analysis and accept the case. Acceptance automatically triggers a notification to finance, resources, human resources and other departments. Project a band-value rather than absolute values in the initial financial, human resource, and deliverable schedules to cater to possible changes. A key requirement fo smooth execution of this approach is awareness training for the project drivers.
Extending this concept further, structuring the project in an entirely different way may also work at times. Traditional project management is waterfall or sequential based, and changes in any one element cause changes everywhere. A modular approach of breaking down the project intro smaller units or parts, completing each unit independently, and joining it together helps. In such cases, the changes requirements affect only the specific module. This approach suits software and other projects, but may not be possible for all projects.
How to Avoid
Regardless of the flexible approach, scope creep and adding new interests to existing projects results in all plans going awry. For instance, the new requirements may require repeating the recruitment process for additional workforce, and re-doing the budget and costing all over again for new resources. As such, most project managers try to avoid it as far as possible. The following are some ways top do so:
- Establish effective channels of communication with project stakeholders to gather all requirements and clarify expectations at the onset
- Delay freezing the project initiation documents and work breakdown structure until the last possible moment, to incorporate as much of the changed requirements as possible
- Circulate a draft scope statement for feedback before finalization, to ensure all stakeholders understand what is going on
- Understand priorities and evaluating whether the request for change fits in with such priorities. Some request for change may be "gold plating" or unnecessary add-on under the mistaken notion that such add-ons add value (when they don't). At times, the customer may be trying to eke more without spending extra. At other times, influential parties involved in some part of the project may prompt incorporating new interests to cover up their failure or mess-ups. Altering the requirements would result in re-working the budget, timelines, and other projections, giving such parties a good opportunity to cover-up their misdeeds. Project managers can resist incorporating such changes.
Incorporating new interest to project requirement is a double-edged sword. It may either that the project retains its relevance, or conversely result in the project the project missing deadlines, going above budget, and in short turning into a commercial disaster for the executioners.
Brenner, Rick. "Some Causes of Scope Creep." http://www.chacocanyon.com/pointlookout/020904.shtml. Retrieved August 19, 2011
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"Language is not merely a reproducing instrument for voicing ideas but rather is the shaper of ideas… We dissect nature along lines laid down by our native languages." (Benjamin Whore, 1897-1941)
Back before my daughter was born, which in some ways feels like a different life, I used to teach CEGEP (community college). In one of my courses, we talked briefly about knowledge and how language shapes it.
"How many of you speak at least two languages?" I would ask, as an introduction.
Every hand in the class would go up. Not only do I teach in bilingual Montreal, the school where I work is in a very multicultural neighbourhood where many students are first or second generation immigrants.
"How many of you speak at least three languages?" I would ask. Always quite a few hands would go up, sometimes most.
"How about four? Five?" Usually, at least one or two students in my class spoke five languages.
Then I would ask them, "In what ways does learning a second (or third, or fourth…) language contribute to and expand your knowledge of the world?" We would discuss. We talked about how translation is more complicated than just substituting a word from one language for a word in another. How languages are shaped by culture and context. I gave them some real examples of mis-translations to illustrate the point. For example:
"We take your bags and send them in all directions." (In a Danish airline ticket office)
"You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid." (In a Japanese hotel)
And my favourite:
"Ladies, leave your clothes here and spend the afternoon having a good time." (In an Italian laundromat)
Or did you know that Puijilittatuq is Inuktitut for: 'he does not know which way to turn because of the many seals he has seen come to the ice surface.'? I guess we don't have a concise expression for that in English because… we probably don't need to say it very often!
Not only does knowing more than one language help you to function in an increasingly globalized world, it also expands your understanding of culture and language and the way the world works.
I was interested to see that apparently there are 10 Proven Brain Benefits of Being Bilingual. This article brings up some interesting points, some of them surprising (did you know that bilingualism apparently staves off dementia?). This makes sense to me though, because learning a second language doesn't just mean memorizing more vocabulary; it means expanding your understanding of the world. I guess it makes sense that that makes your brain work harder, keeping it in good shape.
For all of these reasons, I'm happy to be living in a bilingual city and that my little munchkin has been being spoken to in three languages since the day she was born.
Many months ago, I wrote about speaking to someone who had taken a course in bilingualism. She said that it could actually be best for both parents in bilingual homes to speak both languages to their children, rather than taking the traditional approach of having each parent speak one language.
However, I eventually asked for more information about this theory and after reading through a stack of academic articles on bilingualism didn't see anything direct or convincing about it. So we switched to the traditional approach- I speak English to M, and E speaks French.
We both slip up sometimes- I find it almost impossible to speak English in completely French settings, and E finds the same in English settings. But we do our best.
And E's parents speak Italian to her… except when they forget and slip into English or French. Ok, so none of us are perfect. But we're trying. And the important thing, I think, is that my little one is hearing two different languages on a daily basis and three on at least a weekly basis. I'm very curious about how this is shaping her perception of the world around her.
Last week I was invited to an event and brought M with me. Most people there were Latin American, and there was more Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese being spoken than French or English. Everyone wanted to see M- she got passed from person to person, and was spoken to in rapid Spanish and Portuguese all evening long. She didn't seem surprised about it, and reacted to the people talking to her in the same way she reacts to anyone else. It made me wonder: what is going on in her little head? At this age is facial expression and intonation more important than actual words? Are Spanish and Portuguese similar enough to Italian that she actually can understand a little bit? Or is she just so used to hearing different languages that it's no surprise that a few more might exist, too?
M is 13 months old now, and babbles incessantly, but she doesn't speak many real words (that we can understand, anyway). I can't wait until she starts talking, mostly because I'm curious about which language will come out. Will she automatically speak English to me and French to E? Or will she mix everything all up? Remember some words in one language and others in another?
I'm happy that M will know more than one language for the benefits to her brain explained in the article mentioned above (what mother doesn't want her child to be creative, intelligent and environmentally aware?!). But also I'm happy that she'll have a window into different cultures, different ways of seeing the world, different ways of structuring information. One of the benefits of 'multicultural motherhood' is the ability to give this gift to our children.


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ABC News took budget reporting to new levels of irresponsibility last night telling its viewers to think of the federal budget like the family budget by knocking off 8 zeros to make spending $38,000, instead of $3.8 trillion. While this approach could be useful to put some items in context (spending on TANF, the main welfare program, would be around $190; the $1 million Woodstock museum that served as a main prop for John McCain's presidential campaign would cost 1 cent), it is fundamentally misleading in explaining the significance of the deficit and debt.
Unlike ABC's family, the government is expecting to be around in perpetuity. This means that it never has to pay off its debt. At the least, it would be more appropriate to make a comparison to a corporation, which may forever add to its debt as it grows. No shareholder would complain if General Electric borrowed a huge amount of money to expand a profitable division. Government spending fosters growth by financing education, infrastructure and other public investments which will make the country richer in the future.
However, there are even more fundamental differences between the government and a family. The U.S. government's debt is in notes printed by the government. If ABC wants to make the family analogy, its family has an obligation to pay off the $9,000 it has borrowed in 9000 sheets of paper that say "I owe you $1, payable in notes that say 'I owe you a note saying that I owe you a note'."
Most families can't borrow on such terms, but the government can and does. If ABC can't explain this distinction in its 2 minute and 30 second news segment, then it should look for a different analogy.
Finally, the government has the responsibility to support the private economy. The collapse of the $8 trillion housing bubble (which ABC News neglected to tell its viewers about as it was growing) left a gap in annual demand of close to $1.4 trillion.
When the bubble burst annual spending on residential construction fell by close to $600. Consumption, which had been fueled by housing bubble generated equity, fell by close to $500 billion. The collapse of a bubble in non-residential real estate led to a fall off in this sector of close to $150 billion. And, cutbacks in state and local spending, forced by the decline in tax revenue, reduced annual demand by another $150 billion.
It would be wonderful if private sector demand would spring up and replace this lost demand, but the world doesn't work this way. If the government were to quickly cut back its deficit it would lead to lower output and higher unemployment.
To make the family analogy, suppose that the family's spending was responsible for keeping the local butcher, barber, and doctor in business. If the family decided to stop using its credit card, one or more of these businesses would go under.
If ABC wanted to do honest reporting on the budget, it would have crafted its family analogy along these lines.
One last point, ABC said that President Obama broke a promise by not cutting the deficit in half. It would have been useful to point out that the downturn was far more severe than President Obama, and most private economists, expected at the time he made this promise. This is the main reason that the deficits have not followed the course that expected.
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Who would lend out their infant as a reality show challenge?
Add in the fact that a teenage couple will be raising your kid on camera… and you can bet that NBC didn't choose the brightest of teens for this challenge.
Yesterday on the plane I read a brilliant USA Today article about the new NBC reality show Baby Borrowers… and I wanted you to see it. Beautifully written. A great commentary about the direction our entertainment has gone.
Here's a snippet:
On the heels of the now-disputed story about a New England teenage pregnancy pact, NBC is selling the show as if it were electronic birth control. Even if societal improvement were the goal, and it's not, Baby wouldn't do much to achieve it. Any teenager who has watched a reality show knows these kids were chosen to fail, and to be ill-behaved brats while doing so.
What manipulation can't achieve, editing does. The show lovingly dwells on every snit-fit and flaw, particularly that adolescent know-it-all attitude that causes them to respond to criticism as if it were an assault on the deference they assume is their natural due. Still, try to keep in mind that they've been lent to the show as well — and by adults who should know better.
Click here for the entire article.
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Special Correspondent
Against a scourge:Social activist Swami Agnivesh heads a day-long fast organised in Kannur on Wednesday in support of the anti-corruption campaign led by Anna Hazare.
KANNUR: Indian democracy is being hijacked by vested-interest groups and the mafia, social activist Swami Agnivesh has said.
Addressing those gathered for a day-long fast organised here by Kerala Against Corruption, in association with the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce, Swami Agnivesh said the Jan Lokpal was not envisaged as 'just another piece of legislation' in the country which had largest number of legislations.
The fast was organised in support of the campaign against corruption led by Anna Hazare.
Observing that most of those elected do not represent the electorate, he said the struggle for an effective and deterrent legislation against corruption was the celebration of real democracy. Stating that the bureaucracy and executive were living in ivory towers, Swami Agnivesh said ordinary people's voices were getting louder now as Anna Hazare's fast marked a turning point in Indian history. Those who claimed that Parliament and parliamentarians were supreme were sticking to the British colonial legacy enshrined in the 'doctrine of eminent domain' under which the British Parliament decided what public good would be, he said.
Former Minister A. Raja and Dravida Munnetra Kazhakam MP Kanimozhi were in jail not because of the Centre's role but due to the intervention of the Supreme Court, he said.
Referring to the 2G scam, Swami Agniwesh said the country would hear another round of Radia tapes that would expose the Home Minister. Globalisation had started a new phenomenon of corruption in the country. The country now needed laws enforced by agencies independent of government control. There would be no radical changes as long as people rely on ruling or Opposition parties, he said. Stating that the civil society was not completely rejecting the government draft, he said the fast announced by Mr. Hazare would force the government to accept more provisions in the Jan Lokpal to be included in the Bill. Ultimately it is for Parliament to decide, he said stressing that the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Left parties had already supported the proposal to bring the Prime Minister under the ambit of the Lokpal.
Civil society leaders would chalk out an integrated programme to carry forward the movement against corruption, he said. P.V. Rajgopal of the Ekta Parishad present.
Source: http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/30/stories/2011063062640400.htm


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Between September and June we offer many activities in a friendly atmosphere, enriched by presentations and discussions on a variety of interesting topics. We make visits to interesting places and meet with other cultural groups which expands our knowledge and experience of the Middle East region.
Coffee Mornings
Time for you to relax and enjoy catching up with friends.
Ladies' Night Out
A chance to throw off your worries, simply enjoy time out and have a refreshing time together.
Enjoy the many sites, sound and smells that make Dubai and the Emirates fascinating to explore.
Swiss Ladies Dubai welcomes all newcomers. We provide a strong network of friendships that help to help with settling into your new life.
Santa Events
Switzerland's famous Christmas celebrations bring a highlight to this special season.


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Un article de l'équipe "Hélicases & ARN : mécanismes, ciblage et bio-mimétisme" vient de paraître dans la revue "The EMBO Journal" :
The Sm-like RNA chaperone Hfq mediates transcription antitermination at Rho-dependent terminators –
Makhlouf Rabhi, Olivier Espéli, Annie Schwartz, Bastien Cayro, A Rachid Rahmouni, Véronique Arluison and Marc Boudvillain –
Advance online publication 14 June 2011; doi:10.1038/emboj.2011.192 –
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In Escherichia coli, the essential motor protein Rho promotes transcription termination in a tightly controlled manner that is not fully understood. Here, we show that the general post-transcriptional regulatory protein Hfq associates with Rho to regulate Rho function. The Hfq:Rho complex can be further stabilized by RNA bridging both factors in a configuration that inhibits the ATP hydrolysis and duplex unwinding activities of Rho and that mediates transcription antitermination at Rho-dependent terminators in vitro and in vivo. Antitermination at a prototypical terminator (λtR1) requires Hfq binding to an A/U-rich transcript region directly upstream from the terminator. Antitermination is modulated by trans-acting factors (NusG or nucleic acid competitors) that affect Hfq association with Rho or RNA. These data unveil a new Hfq function and a novel transcription regulatory mechanism with potentially important implications for bacterial RNA metabolism, gene silencing, and pathogenicity.


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It all started in 2005 as the Ministries of Education and Employment appointed a working committee with the task of creating a programme for action to develop guidance related to information and counselling services in adult education as well as studies that support career and education planning. The aim was to provide, by 2008, citizens with diverse and customer-oriented information and guidance services. Another goal was to have guidance arrangements also suitable for adult studies at the disposal of adult education. As the result of this group's work, a proposal for action was produced in the programme for the development of information, guidance and counselling services in adult education. In everyday speech, this report is also known as the "365 publication".
Based on this proposal, the national development programme of Usefulness and needs as the basis in adult training and education for information, guidance and counselling services was launched. The development programme consisted of more than 50 Opin ovi projects with hundreds of guidance professionals working hard in the development network. The goals were not completely met, and the services geared towards adults remain fragmented.
Opin ovet produced new kinds of models and operational methods for adult customer guidance and counselling: networking-produced service models and flexible, knowledgeable guidance networks. It gave birth to new kind of know-how: network-like approach to guidance work and basic network know-how. In conjunction with the development work, many guidance tools and guidelines were created, as well as several agreements that guarantee the continuation of the collaboration and actions.
The Opin ovi work is done , but it is not enough. We can still pose the following questions: Do all citizens receive guidance and counselling services equally? Do the services address the individuals' needs? What is the state of the guidance quality system? Does guidance function as a coordinated whole?
The significance of guidance and counselling is especially evident during the transition phases: as people seek training possibilities, as they shift from one form of education to another, as they enter working life after education, and during transitions in their active careers. These require functional, multi-channel, and easy-to-reach information, guidance and counselling services for adults as well. All these assist citizens in gaining employment, getting an education, or otherwise strengthening their professional know-how.
This publication describes the development programme (Opin ovet) as a whole. The regional projects were a centre of development, supported by national projects such as the STUDIO and ERKKERI training programmes. The publication describes this support work and the results that were gained in regional Opin ovet projects. Answers to, among others, the following questions are to be found in the publication: what did not take off, what continued to live on and flourish, and which recommendations were given for the next ESF round.
The next structural fund round of 2014-2020 related to Sustainable growth and employment will focus on developing low-threshold Ohjaamo services for the young, which is a good thing. However, there is growing concern about the guidance and counselling services geared towards the adult population dwindling even further, as the majority of resources is allocated for the young. Life-long guidance spans from early childhood education to seniors. Would it finally be the time to develop services in a true life-long guidance manner instead of targeting a specific group? The society-given guarantee of work and education belongs to everyone, adults included.
Life-long learning always presupposes life-long guidance, which entails assistance in making choices related to studies and careers. High-quality guidance matters – both in making careers last longer and in increasing productivity; and most of all, in preventing alienation in all age groups!
Good guidance – a better life.
In Jyväskylä, 2014
Auli Ryhänen
Coordination Project for Adult Guidance
JAMK Teacher Education College


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The transition from lazy summer days back to a strict school schedule can be tough on kids. I like to decorate the house a bit to help the kids get excited for the change.
Before I tell you about our back to school banner, though, I wanted to let you know about a easy opportunity to help out the Adopt a Classroom foundation through Great Clips #GREATLIST program — all you have to do is download a free app!
Great Clips recently launched a super-convenient Online Check-In App that lets you add your name to the waiting list at your local Great Clips salon (with more than 3,300 salons throughout the United States and Canada, there is bound to be one near you). It's not an appointment — what it does is let you add your name to the list before arriving at the salon to help save you time, and more time definitely comes in handy during the back to school rush.
The best part is when you download the FREE Online Check-In app, Great Clips will donate to the Adopt a Classroom cause. According to AdoptAC, on average teachers spend $1,000 of their own money to make sure their students have the resources they need to learn. Great Clips has pledged up to $20,000 to AdoptAC and every download of the free Online Check-In app helps.
Onto the fun banner… we created this free printable Hit the Books banner to hang on our mantle. The skinny, decorative pennants are inspired by bookmarks, and we think this would look adorable next to a stack of vintage books. We hung our banner on twine using these fun, industrial-looking bulldog clips.
Complete your mantle or entry table decor with the free Modern Alphabet frameable print we shared last week as well as our Mod Apple Art.
Be sure to check back later this week when we'll be sharing a whole collection of printables to help you throw a fun Back to School breakfast for your kids.
:: Download our free printable Hit the Books Banner
Many thanks to Great Clips for sponsoring today's post.