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Posted below is the latest draft of my translation of Ishikawa Jun's xxxxx (『xx』, 1935). The plot can be summarized as follows:
Guy (the story's narrator and protagonist who in many ways resembles the real-life Ishikawa Jun) wanders around a NE suburb of Tokyo in search of the axis mundi, discovers that there is no such thing, forces self to stop dabbling in poetry, begins a disappearing act (by which he sheds, one by one, the various layers of self, starting with emotions, in an effort to reduce self to pure cogito), finds only a void at self's center, attempts suicide, fails, is reduced to pure physicality, ravishes his wife's sister (suggesting the possibility of spiritual redemption through the flesh/barbarization/daraku), confesses that he suffers from a condition known as "nympholepsy," and abruptly cuts narrative off in media res.
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(***Removed to prevent plagiarism, Sally Suzuki, 1/25/12)And finally, I am indebted to the Beholdmyswarthyface Foundation for the grant that made experimental work on this translation possible. I am also indebted to Professors xxxxxx and xxxxxxxx, both of whom read my translation against the original, and made many helpful suggestions.

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He doesn't look too excited here but he got into it once the show began. I'll get the video up sometime.
The morning didn't start well with Meg missing her bus and then she couldn't get ahold of her friend to catch a ride. I had to take her which meant I'd have to take the reds too. I was a little flustered to say the least but Kade gave me some comic relief.
He wanted to wear his nice clothes to school instead of changing before the play. (It turned out to be a good thing too.) He came down stairs saying he couldn't button his shirt. His hand wouldn't work. (I know the feeling.) The buttons needed to be on the other side he said. I went to help him and notice the little feminine detail around the collar. I started laughing because he was wearing Mattey's shirt so the buttons were on the wrong side. Don't know how that happened. I'm sure I was the one that put it in his closet. Oops.


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Back in March this year I flew to Sydney to spend two days with the new "entry level" supercar from Lamborghini - the 610hp Huracan. Peter Anderson (journalist for Box Magazine) and I explored the Royal National Park and the area around the stunning Sea Cliff Bridge - great areas for both testing the cars capabilities and scenic photography locations.
Since it was a short trip I was travelling light and only had my Sony A7R, a tripod and a single Profoto B1. The weather and the matte paint finish on the Huracan were both very favourable.
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Case Study Summary
Oskar Blues is one of the nation's largest craft brewers with popular products like Dale's Pale Ale. Although the craft beer segment continues to grow, Oskar Blues had identified spirits as its next business opportunity.
Agency Squid was brought in to create a tagline and concept campaign ideas. We ended up working with Oskar Blues on defining the white space, building the brand and brand assets from every consumer touch point, and creating a response loop enabling the brand to make changes on the fly to better suit their customers.
Situational Analysis
Oskar Blues needed a brand that continues its irreverent banter while communicating the products it carries. Their launch avor was a 7.3% ABV Moscow Mule made with real vodka and ginger beer. Moscow Mule is produced on site and sells at $12.99 a 4-pack.
Key Issues
Although there's a clear familiarity with the beer industry, Oskar Blues had no prior spirits experience. Communication on what the product was to distributors and consumers was a "must" for launch, separating itself from what the parent brand is known for yet seen as an extension of superior canned cocktails.
We created Spirits by Oskar Blues, or SOB, to communicate the products produced and provide a cheeky abbreviation to be used in marketing materials along with branding/marketing elements to support it. Creative: Take "big beer" head on by taking a humorous spin to marketing terminology used to sell products in the category (e.g., Clean. Crisp. Refreshing.).
Packaging: Separate the brand from Oskar Blues so consumers don't associate it with beer and clearly communicate what's in the cans.
Website: Designed and built mobile first to engage consumers on the go/at retail with enough trickery to keep them engaged. The website can be found here.
Video Assets: Scripts were written to make Oskar Blues' employees uncomfortable with reading bad marketing lingo. Employee reactions were used to create six ads which truly capture authentic, genuine reactions to the new brand.
5,000 unique users visited the website within the first two weeks of launch with an average of 2 pages visited.Visitors spent close to a minute engaging with content.The videos launched in Colorado and have received 500k views in the first month, helping bring more awareness to this new product. The implementation of all these assets has helped SOB crank through 350 cases a week with production expanding to other states in the coming months.


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text: Greece's prime minister has set a date of July 5 for a referendum on the country's bailout deal with international creditors.Alexis Tsipras made the announcement in a televised address to the Greek people early on Saturday, following an emergency cabinet meeting. "The Greek government has been asked to accept a proposal that places new unbearable burdens on the Greek people," he said. "Right now, we bear an historic responsibility concerning ... the future of our country. And this responsibility obliges us to answer [the bailout creditors'] ultimatum based on the sovereign will of the Greek people." Tsipras has accused Greece's creditors of demanding new pension cuts, sales-tax increases and labour market reforms. Al Jazeera's Barnaby Phillips, reporting from Athens, said Tsipras' announcement was "an extraordinary moment of drama in the Greek debt crisis", leaving many questions unanswered. "Perhaps Tsipras is hoping that with a no-vote he could return to creditors and say 'I have the Greek people behind me, you have to offer better terms,'" he said. Ask for extension Tsipras said he would ask creditors on Saturday for an extension "of a few days" to Greece's bailout programme, which expires on Tuesday. Without an agreement on its international bailout, Greece faces the threat of running out of cash, defaulting on its loans and, possibly, leaving the euro currency. Greece debt crisis: Brinkmanship or bust? Without a $8.1bn bailout loan instalment - which would only be available if there is a deal - the country will be unable to make a $1.8bn payment to the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday, and even bigger payments later in July. By essentially defaulting on its debt mountain, Greece would likely see its banks collapse, as they depend on emergency European Central Bank funding. The government could soon run out of cash, face huge difficulties in paying pensions and civil servant salaries - and that could force it to leave the eurozone and adopt a weak national currency. Greece's development minister urged the nation to vote against the bailout deal. Panayiotis Lafazanis said Greeks will answer "with a resounding no" in the vote. Worried Greeks have been pulling their money out of banks for months, and an estimated $4.5bn left Greek banks last week. Long queues were seen forming outside several Athens cash machines and petrol stations late on Friday and early Saturday. SOURCE: Agencies Politics Europe Greece


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Roger von MentlenMember of the Executive Committee of UBS Switzerland
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8-Year-Old Chain Smoker Sent to Rehab
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An Indonesian boy has been admitted to rehab for smoking more than a pack of cigarettes a day. The eight-year-old has been smoking cigarettes habitually for four years, and plans to spend at least a month in the treatment facility. The boy's addiction had reached "alert level" as he was said to be smoking around 25 cigarettes a day and needed emergency help. "You can see a dramatic change of behavior when he doesn't have a cigarette for a while. He becomes emotionally aggressive and uncontrollable. He acts like he's possessed by evil spirits," says Indonesia's Child Protection Commission chairman Arist Merdeka Sirait. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Indonesia has the world's highest percentage of child smokers, with 25% of children trying cigarettes between three and 15 years old. Agan Umar, the boy's father, hopes his son can curb his addiction and experience a normal childhood. "I hope the therapy works so my son can go back to school and live a normal life like the other kids," he says. "We'll give him a medical check-up to examine the impact his smoking has had on his health, and he'll be given psycho-social therapy to divert his attention from smoking to playing." Other than increasing excise taxes, the Indonesian government has taken minimal steps to regulate tobacco use. However, cigarette prices remain relatively low, at just over a dollar for a 20 pack.


text: This weeks way back when is in honor of the amazing Eva Zeisel. Born in Hungary in 1906, Eva is well know for her work with ceramics. She was the first woman to have a one woman show at MoMA and continues to design at age 103. She gave a lovely talk at TED at age 92 that is definitely worth a watch as well.


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Any die-hard gamer knows that Nintendo doesn't release its games on other platforms, and the company has said multiple times that they'll never release their games on rival gaming platforms, but they've never given a clear reason as to why. Of course, an obvious answer is that they don't want to give rivals their games, but it goes much deeper than that.
The reason why a lot of companies release their services on rival platforms is for the increased user base and profits, and Nintendo has considered going that route for such reasons, but according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, the benefits of releasing Nintendo games on rival platforms would be short-term.
When leading his company, Iwata thinks about the long-term future of Nintendo, which means that releasing its games on platforms such as iOS, Android, and even other gaming consoles just isn't worth it in the long term. Sure, the company would make more money and gain a larger fan base if they spread out their games, but it would only last so long before it reached a plateau.
Iwata proclaims: "If I was to take responsibility for the company for just the next one or two years, and if I was not concerned about the long-term future of Nintendo at all, it might make sense for us to provide our important franchises for other platforms, and then we might be able to gain some short-term profit."
This means that if you really want to play a Mario game, you'll have to pony up for a Nintendo console. Sure, exclusivity is a big part of Nintendo's strategy, but it doesn't quite work for every company, and that's not the main reason why Nintendo is turning away its games from rival platforms.
So essentially, Iwata believes that if Nintendo is to stick around for a long time into the future, then they need to keep their own games on their own platform, or else the company could go downhill.


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Our site offers services to the Greater Richmond Area, and our goal is to provide access to different treatment options to our patients. Virginia Research Center was founded by an experienced team of health care professionals to enhance patient services at the private practice clinic of Aaron N. Hartman, M.D. at Family Practice Associates. Establishing a clinical research site within the private practice has allowed for uninterrupted day-to-day clinic operations while simultaneously performing clinical research studies. The Virginia Research Center supports advancement of medical treatment options while ensuring the human rights of participants are protected during the trial process. Our Standard Operating Procedures are aligned with CFR, ICH and GCP guidelines.
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Different Types of Gambling
It's the age of the internet and mobile devices, and gambling is bigger than ever before.
Despite that, the ways to gamble haven't really changed that much, although the ways to access gambling games and services most definitely have.
If you're new to gambling, this snapshot of all the different ways to do so will serve as your guide through the jungle of gambling. Think of it as a sort of summary, taking all the different threads of betting and gambling and weaving them into one easy-to-understand tapestry which you can scan quickly to decide what's for you and what's not.
If you see something you like, feel free to delve further into it by clicking the associated buttons, where you'll find more in-depth information on each way to bet.
So, let's get started with casino gambling. We'll then look at sports betting, poker, numbers games, and even the global stock and commodities markets.
Casino Gambling
Playing casino games is without a doubt the most fun way to make and lose money ever invented.
Whether shooting dice, spinning reels, or playing card games, casinos both online and in the real world offer lots of ways to entertain yourself while giving you a shot at walking away with money in your pocket, too.
The move online has revolutionized casino gaming forever. It's now possible to play slots and other games from literally anywhere, whereas before you would have had to make tracks to wherever the casino was.
Some of the key differences between playing at online casinos and land-based ones are:
- Online casinos almost always offer a much bigger selection of games. Some have literally thousands of slots titles alone.
- The minimum bets are usually lower at online casinos. This is directly related to the lower cost of operating.
- Online casinos give almost everyone a bonus and ongoing comps, whereas land-based casinos reserve those perks for the high-rollers only.
- It's possible to jump around from one online casino to another, claiming bonuses as you go, without having to move from your sofa.
- Despite these advantages, many players do still prefer the land-based casino experience. It's hard to beat the tasty food, cold beer, and the "vibe" in a fun, well-run casino.
Types of Games
Whether you decide to play online or at a brick-and-mortar casino, you'll need to know the differences between the various games. No two are exactly alike.
This section will help you develop a better understanding of how each game works. If you see something you like and want to learn more, each game has a button linking to a much more detailed page on that game.
Slot machines are pretty much the same online as they are in the real world, with the objective of creating lines of matching symbols to score cash prizes.
The range of online slots today is incredible, from classic 3-reel games with one or two ways to win to flashy, movie-themed slots with hundreds of ways to win and multiple bonus features such as "free spins rounds" and "picking games" offering instant cash prizes.
Jackpots also vary greatly and can range from a few hundred clams to several million.
If you fancy something which doesn't require much thought or strategizing, but which can still get your adrenaline pumping, slots are the way to go.
To learn more about slots, such as how to pick the games with the biggest jackpots, click the button below.More on Slots
There are only a few games in the casino which involve skill, and blackjack is one of them. In fact, there are professionals who make a full-time living playing blackjack online.
If you don't know how to play already, you'll be glad to know it's incredibly simple. You play against the dealer and will be dealt a number of cards, and whoever gets closest to 21 without exceeding it will win the hand.
Of course, there's a little more to it than that, such as what number value each card is assigned in the quest to hit 21.
In all blackjack games, you'll initially be dealt two cards, and can request to either "hit," which means to take another card, or "stand," which means to play with the two initial cards you've been dealt. Be careful if you choose a "hit," because exceeding 21 means you automatically "go bust," or lose.
Learn more about the incredibly popular game of blackjack by clicking the button below.More on Blackjack
Sometimes it's nice to not have to think about your next move and to just relax, have fun, and let Lady Luck do her thing.
Roulette is the ideal game if you like the sound of that. The objective of this game is to throw a ball onto a spinning wheel and bet on which number, color, row, column, or square it will land in.
If that sounds complex, don't worry; it's extremely easy once you start playing. To begin, you can just bet on red or black and learn from there.
Most roulette players agree that there are few feelings more thrilling than going on a run and watching your money double several times in a row. On a streak of five wins, a $10 starting bet could be worth $320 in under a minute.
If you want to know more about this seriously fun game of pure chance, click the roulette button below.More on Roulette
Gambling games featuring dice are about as old as civilization itself, and the undisputed king of casino dice games is craps.
To put it as simply as possible, the objective is to place your bets on the craps table, picking from a number of possible outcomes once the dice are rolled.
For example, on the "come out roll," you simply bet on either the shooter or the casino to win. The shooter then rolls the dice and either wins or loses, and that's literally it.
Be aware that the craps table is enough to make most people's heads spin when first encountered, but this game is a lot simpler than it first seems. Don't be intimidated by the slight learning curve involved, because this is one of the most rewarding casino games of all.
To learn more about how to play craps and the odds and intricacies of the game, click the button below.More on Craps
Video poker is one of the only games in the casino which, if the right variant is played with perfect strategy, can return over 100% to players in the long run.
Yes, you read that correctly. You can beat the house when playing these simple 5-card poker machine games.
As with all poker games, the aim of video poker is to make the best possible 5-card hand, combining cards you start with and cards you trade for. As always, the Royal Flush is the best possible combination and will pay most relative to your initial bet.
Winning video poker depends on A) which variant you are playing, and B) your video poker strategy. Get started learning about both by checking out the in-depth video poker page below.More on Video Poker
Baccarat is a simple card game which has been preferred by the rich, aristocrats, kings, and people of importance throughout history. It's known as a favorite game of high-rollers. Yet today, anyone with any sort of bankroll can play baccarat online.
It's a remarkably simple game. You bet on either the player, the banker, or a tie, and when the cards are dealt, whoever has nine (or the closest to it without exceeding it) wins. Tens and face cards are worth zero, so if you got a King and a five, your total would be five.
This is one of the few card games you don't participate in but simply bet on the outcome of.
There are a few little intricacies, such as the banker's cut and baccarat card values, that are worth knowing about before you start playing. Click the button below to learn the rules, the odds, and how to play baccarat.More on Baccarat
Sports Betting
Sports betting is probably the oldest form of gambling of them all. From early cavemen betting on fights and horse races to ultra-modern stadiums packed full of elite athletes, sports betting has evolved into a global mega-pastime.
These days, it's possible to bet on just about anything sports-related. The most popular sports to bet on are horse racing, soccer, American football, basketball, baseball, cricket, and combat sports.
Sports betting has taken on a new lease of life in the mobile era, and it's now possible to bet on all sorts of propositions through "in-play" betting. For example, when a soccer team gets a penalty kick, it's possible to bet on the outcome in real time.
There's a little bit more to sports betting than simply throwing your money down on an outcome. There are a few different types of bets you need to be aware of. Let's take a look at some of those now.
This is the simplest form of bet and the one you're most likely already familiar with.
All that needs to happen for you to win a moneyline bet is for the team or athlete you pick to win.
For example, if Arsenal FC is playing Manchester United and you pick Arsenal, who then wins 3-1, you win.
Pay attention to the odds of any moneyline bet you are thinking of placing. Bets on the underdog will always pay more than bets on the favorite.
Continuing with our previous example, if Arsenal is 2/1 (+200.00) to win and you bet $10 on it, you'll win $20, whereas if they had been 4/1 (+400.00), you would have won $40 from the same $10 bet.
Total bets are sometimes called over/under bets, and the concern here is what the combined score/points will be at the end of the game or match.
For example, in the Manchester United vs. Arsenal example, a total bet could look like this.
You'll need to pick whether Arsenal is likely to score more than three goals in the entire match. You can pick over or under, and bets will pay accordingly. If they score exactly three, this is called a "push," and the bet is refunded.
Total bets are notoriously hard to predict, but some betting wizards sift through historical data and notice opportunities. It's your call as to whether or not you engage in this type of betting. It's always optional.
When you first encounter point spread betting, it can seem a little confusing, to say the least.
Yet once understood, this type of bet is both popular and highly lucrative.
Let's say the Steelers are playing against the Cowboys in a football game.
The point spread might look something like this.
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Point Spread
In this case, the Steelers are the favorites. Don't worry about how realistic this scenario is; it's just an example!
So, if you bet on the Steelers to win, they'll need to do so by a margin of more than 6 points for the bet to come good. For example, they'll have to win 40-33.
Likewise, if you back the Cowboys and they lose the game by less than 6 points, your bet will still pay. It will also pay if they win outright.
Point spread betting is a little more complicated than straight-up moneyline bets, but this type of betting is incredibly popular because there are lots of hidden opportunities for knowledgeable bettors.
For example, if you see a team marked as the clear underdog with a large point spread and you definitely don't agree, then that's a good opportunity to make some money. Bet that the game will be a lot closer than the bookies indicate with their spread, and if you're right, then count your cash.
Live betting has changed the nature of sports betting forever, making it possible to bet on an endless number of outcomes while the game or match is still unfolding.
For example, going back to our Arsenal versus Manchester City example, let's say Arsenal is awarded a penalty kick in the 80th minute. You can place a single bet, unrelated to any other bets you've made, as to whether or not they'll score the penalty.
This definitely adds an extra element of excitement into sports betting. Suddenly, a boring corner kick or standard tennis serve becomes a potentially profitable betting opportunity for those ready to capitalize.
Specials bets are a different animal altogether and don't even necessarily revolve around sports betting. For example, you can bet on which city will have the coldest weather this weekend, or whether or not a certain celebrity couple will announce a pregnancy before the end of the year, or who will win a TV talent show.
From fat cats in pinstripe suits smoking cigars while enjoying a game of high-stakes Texas Hold'em to Joe Poker playing against players from around the world in an online tournament, poker is more popular today than ever before.
This is one of the most exciting games of them all since it's possible to win based on pure psychology and/or skill, rather than having a winning hand.More on Poker
Despite its popularity, many people don't understand at first that there are different types of poker. Texas Hold'em is definitely the best-known, but it's not the only game in town.
Let's take a quick look at some of the most popular poker games and how they work.
This is the mac daddy of all poker games, played by legions of fans all over the globe.
The objective is simple enough - you need to make the best possible 5-card hand, according to Texas Hold'em poker hand ranks, using the two cards you are dealt and five community cards on the table.
The best possible Texas Hold'em hand is a Royal Flush, which would consist of a 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace of the same suit, whereas the lowest is a high card, which would be something like a King versus your opponent's 10.
Playing Texas Hold'em is a lot of fun, and unlike many other gambling games, it's one where skill and psychology are involved. This is what allows professional poker players to make a living playing it.
This is a stud variant of poker, and while not as popular as Texas Hold'em, 7 Card Stud is still played at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) events every year.
Each player is dealt 7 cards, three facing down, and four facing up. The aim of all poker games is to make the best possible 5-card hand, so you'll need to decide what your chances of winning are by peeking at your down-facing cards as they are dealt and assessing what hands you have or are likely to make when the up-facing cards are factored in.
Unlike with Texas Hold'em, there are no community cards in 7 Card Stud. The seven cards you are dealt are the cards you will play with.
While all players will be able to see your up-facing cards, only you can see your down-facing cards, and vice versa. This is where the intrigue and excitement lies and what allows for "bluffing" and other poker tricks.
Ultimately, the poker hand ranks are the same, with a Royal Flush being the best possible outcome. If you have one of these, you'll want to bet big.
Sound complicated? Play a few hands, and you'll soon pick it up.
Omaha has some similarities to Texas Hold'em, but there are some definite differences, too.
In this game, there are five community cards and four "hole cards," which are your own individual cards no other players can see.
The objective is the same as other poker games - you need to make the best possible 5-card hand. In Omaha poker rules, this has to be done using three community cards and two hole cards. No other combination is accepted.
Having four hole cards, as opposed to the two in Hold'em, changes the game quite dramatically and makes it possible to make big hands more often.
If you understand Hold'em, you're 90% of the way there to understanding how to play Omaha poker.
Lottery Games
You've probably played the national or state lottery at least a few times, but thanks to online gambling, you don't have to wait for the weekly draw anymore.
It's worth noting two things here. First, there are a few different types of lotto games. Second, these almost always offer the worst odds in the house, with only the luckiest players making any money.
Unlike some card games and sports betting, lottery games are down to pure and simple chance. There's nothing you can do to alter the outcome or improve your odds.
It's estimated that in the UK alone, , and the average player spends $416 annually on them.
That's a heck of a lot of money for such a small country, and when the view on scratch cards is expanded globally, there's a truly phenomenal amount of money being spent on them.
The objective of scratch-offs is to find matching symbols - for example, three of the same car symbol - after scratching off a layer of (usually silver) film. Of course, when playing online scratch cards, this is done automatically by clicking a button.
Scratch-offs are so popular specifically because they don't require any thought or strategizing. They're just a fun game of pure chance, with prizes ranging from a few bucks all the way through to hundreds of thousands.
State and national lotteries are a well-known phenomenon, and those who win them can instantly join the leagues of the mega-rich.
The idea is simple enough - you pick various numbers (usually five or six) from among a pool of possible numbers. If your numbers come up, you win a share of the available prize money. The more numbers you match, the more money you win. If all your numbers come up, you win the jackpot.
The rules of each state lottery will vary slightly, with the UK lottery being slightly different from the New York State lottery, for example.
Again, your odds of winning are low. Think one in millions, depending on the game.More About State Lotteries
Keno is found at lots of online casinos, but it falls squarely into the lotto games category because that's exactly what it is.
There are multiple different variants of keno with a few unique twists such as extra or special balls, but the objective of all of them is the same. You make various number picks from 1-80, place your wager, and wait for the keno hopper machine to make the draw.
The more numbers you match, the more money you win. The hopper machine will make 20 picks in classic keno, and the top prizes are reserved for those who match 15. It's possible to get paid for matching just two, though.
Despite the poor odds, keno is a highly enjoyable game, and that's why so many people play it.More About Keno
The days of old ladies with blue rinses holding up bingo cards and collecting on them are still well and truly alive, but these days it's much more common to find people from all walks of life playing online bingo.
There are a couple of different variants of bingo, with 80-ball and 90-ball variants being the most common, depending on whether you're in North America or Europe.
Whichever type you choose to play, the objective of bingo games is to "mark off" numbers on your bingo card as they are "called." In the real world, this will be done by a bingo host, whereas online it is done by a computer program in most cases.
When you make a winning pattern, which could be a straight line across, a diagonal line, or something else entirely (depending on the bingo variant), you will win a cash prize.
Unlike in the real world, where you'll need to stand up and call out "BINGO!", online versions will pay out cash prizes automatically.
It's a game of pure chance, just like all lotto games, so don't worry about learning bingo strategy or anything like that. The objective of bingo is to have fun, and that's one thing that's guaranteed.More About Bingo
Other Types of Gambling
We've already covered the most popular forms of gambling online above, but there a few others you won't necessarily find at an online casino or sportsbook.
These include the following.
Most people have encountered a raffle at some point in their lives. Schools, workplaces, and organizations of all kinds hold them to raise funds for good causes or other purposes.
The point of raffles is simple - you buy a ticket for a fee, and if it's drawn from the "hat," you win the associated prize. This could be a cash amount, a car, tickets to a gig, or a teddy bear, depending on the type of raffle.
Raffles are a lot of fun, but they're also a game of pure chance. You won't normally find them at online casinos as a game in and of themselves, but some casinos have regular prize draws for cars and holidays, which are run exactly the same way as raffles.
This is about as simple as gambling can get, and your odds are 50:50 - unless a trick coin is being used, of course!
Betting on a coin toss is as simple as choosing heads or tails. If you win, you double your money, whereas if you lose, you walk away with nothing.
We've encountered a few digital coin toss games at casinos online, but they're mostly played in the real world. Online casinos don't tend to like games where they don't have an edge.
Warren Buffett might strongly disagree with our inclusion of the stock market as a form of gambling, but even the Oracle of Omaha isn't always right.
The fact is, stock trading, commodities trading, binary options, spread betting, derivatives, and the countless other ways to play the stock market are exactly that - gambling.
There are now countless online brokerages and platforms to play the financial markets online, and some people have been seriously successful in making tremendous amounts of money doing so.
However, as of yet, nobody has devised a perfect system for predicting the stock market (not for a lack of trying, mind you). Until that day comes, there will always be an element of chance with buying and selling stocks and shares, trading commodities, and all of the other ways to bet money on the outcome of a stock or asset.
Which Type of Gambling Is Best?
The best type of gambling for you really depends on what you're looking for.
If fun is your main objective, then it's difficult to go wrong with video slots or roulette. These games require little thought, and the rush of going on a winning streak is difficult to describe until it's experienced first-hand.
If making money is your objective, it's best to stick with a skill-based game such as poker or blackjack. There's no way to win any game every time, but these are games you can improve at over time, and there are many professional players who make a living playing these games.
If you just want a shot at the big time, with no thought required, then lottery games are your best bet. However, the odds of becoming a millionaire are terrible. The odds of winning the UK lottery, for example, are approximately 1 in 14,000,000.
If you're a sports fan with an encyclopedic knowledge of a given sport, then obviously sports betting is your best bet.
There are plenty of pro sports bettors (), and while nobody can predict the outcome of a sports event perfectly, the more you know, the more success you will generally have.
Unlike casino games, where the odds are always tilted slightly in the favor of the casino, no bookmaker can perfectly predict what will happen in the world of sports, either, and so it's definitely possible to win any given bet.
Problem Gambling
If you feel the fun has stopped and you're now gambling because you need to, rather than want to, you might be addicted to gambling.
Some signs of gambling addiction include:
- Gambling money you don't have or borrowing to gamble
- Keeping your gambling activities a secret from partners or loved ones
- Strained relationships as a result of gambling
- Feelings of shame or helplessness after gambling
- Mood swings if you can't gamble
- Financial problems as a result of gambling
If you recognize any of those symptoms or are suffering in any other way as a result of gambling, help is available. Click the button below to go to our resources for overcoming problem gambling page.More About Problem Gambling
As you can see, gambling is a part of human life, and we as a species have invented a way to place a wager on the outcome of just about anything.
Just as with drinks, sports, travel, or anything else people do for fun, there are different "strains" or "types" of gambling to suit different tastes and types of players. Which one suits you best, only you can decide.
Remember that while it's entirely possible to make money gambling, in most cases the house will have an edge. This is especially true if you play casino games, rather than play poker or bet on sports or the stock market. The main reason to gamble is for fun, and not as a full-time money-making pursuit.
Whichever form of gambling you decide on, you'll need a little luck to walk away in the green. No matter what happens, though, you're sure to have a lot of fun along the way, and that's why there are so many ways to gamble.
We wish you the best of luck and hope you bring down the house!


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Hasan returned to Albania at the age of 15 after graduating from the elementary school Volkschulen of Vienna in 1921. He also entered the American Technical School of Tirana where he studied agriculture mechanics. Upon graduation, the family sent him to Voghera, Italy for further agriculture mechanics studies. This prepared him for the newly imported agricultural machinery the Albanian land owners were beginning to use on their farms.
After finishing his studies, he returned to Albania and in cooperation with his brothers Alajdin and Enver, was involved with their farming operation. After the war, he served as e specialist in the Agricultural Mechanic Plant of Shkozet, Durrës for a lengthy period.
He retired in 1966 and died in Durrës in 1972.


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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
V is for: Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili
The colors are ridiculous right now. An autumn rainbow of reds, oranges, yellows in every shade you can imagine. In fact, I just returned home from a overnight trip to Maine, and the colors were gorgeous.
There's also that slight bite in the air right now. The kind that makes you want to curl up on the couch and watch movies all day (or perhaps a marathon of Million Dollar Listing. Don't judge).
Chili is the perfect food for those cool fall days. And because I'm not *quite* yet sick of the pumpkin craze, I decided to make a vegetarian pumpkin chili. (Vegan if you don't add sour cream or cheese at the end). The pumpkin is subtle and adds a perfect creamy texture to this chili. There's also a secret surprise ingredient. To find out what it is and to get the recipe, head on over to Tablespoon. Happy couch surfing!
Just a word of caution... I tend to like things pretty spicy, so tone down on the peppers if you haven't singed your spice tolerance like I have. :)
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Labels: autumn, beans, beer, chili, Dogfish Head punkin ale, fall, pumpkin, soup, vegan, vegetarian
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Anyway, this recipe sounds amazing and I will definitely be making it soon. I hope you are enjoying fall in CT - I really miss it. Post some photos of the foliage on Instagram please :-)
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Tag Archives: Kelli O'Hara
Report From New York: Hanging In For The Long & Winding Run
But our recent visit to Broadway took in shows running nearly a full season or even longer – and they seem as vibrant as the reviews said they were on the day they opened: The King and I, An American In Paris and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.
Report From New York: The Bridges Of Madison County Is Surprisingly Lovely, Not Syrupy
Tone is the secret behind the tragically soon-to-close Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown's lovely, heartfelt and thought-filled musical, The Bridges of Madison County. The theatrical reimagining of the raw material strikes a tone of compassion and complexity that is virtually alien to the Harlequin romance/Lifetime Movie of the Week sensibility of the novel and the film.
Report From New York City: Nice Is Exactly the Word for "Nice Work If You Can Get It"
Charm, in fact, does go a long, long way, especially when it's partnered with large dollops of professional polish. A classic example is this classic production of this faux classic musical Nice Work If You Can Get It with Gershwin tunes, the winsome couple Kelli O' Hara and Matthew Broderick, and helmed by Kathleen Marshall.


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Marjon Lecture Theatre
"All of the theatre walls were fitted with marine ply and varnished. Finally, the new contemporary seating was installed into the concrete floor and the area at the back of the theatre in the the alcoves was enhanced with display lights featuring a colour changing setting to create a cinema ambiance. Funky movie lights completed the project."
Lynn Tamsett-White
Estates Development Manager
Plymouth Marjon University
Westcare's Education Interiors department was called in to update and refurbish our Lecture Theatre. The room had been used for a variety of purposes and we wanted to establish a dual purpose theatre, used for lectures during the day and convertible into an area which the students could use for a movie night.
The area was tested for asbestos and the flooring was found to test positive. This was swiftly and efficiently dealt with by specialist contractors. The flooring was replaced with a modern, non slip finish over all of the stepped areas and the entrance was fitted with carpet tiles.
We were then able to fit 72 new double sockets with USB charging slots, using Westcare's panel of accredited electricians.
Westcare was approached by the Director of the Marjon Business School and the Finance and Estates Co-ordinator to quote and implement a design for the new business school, to be known as The Edge Project.
Working closely with our Client's brief, a meeting room, reception and office area were fitted with workstations, seating and storage to provide a light, clean, inviting and ergonomically sound environment. At our Client's request Westcare also undertook to supply and fit an innovative, bespoke partition solution, which was designed and manufactured to fulfill both visual and accoustic criteria.
Plymouth Marjon University Business School Refurbishment
"Westcare took the time to work with us to understand what we required for Marjon Business School. They sourced fantastic furniture and built a bespoke piece to match our requirements. Working with Westcare has been a joy. The team is helpful and considerate putting the customer first at all times."
Dr Emily Beaumont
Associate Professor and Director of The Marjon Business School
Plymouth Marjon University
Hele's School Library Refurbishment
"It's been a pleasure working with Westcare during our library refurbishment. From design to completion, nothing was ever too much trouble. The customer care and high standards provided throughout the project have been second to none. The students and staff are thrilled with the transformation."
Wendy Farnham
Director of Business & Finance
Hele's School
We were called upon by Hele's School to complete a number of build and refit projects around the school including their corridors, reception and their impressive library building which was in need of modernisation. The remit for the library was to create an open and airy atmosphere where the students would feel welcome and want to be a part of.
Designed as a collaboration between the Client, Westcare's Project Managers and supply partners. We ensured that adequate storage was available for books, while still keeping the library bright and spacious. There was enough comfortable seating to allow for relaxed reading and sufficient benching for IT use so that students could study more formally.
The client required high specification furniture to complement this impressive building, and special information features for the visitor centre.
The conference room needed to be a flexible area with options for different seating and cable layouts without compromising on quality.
This space planning and furniture project was completed within budget and on time.
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Devonport High School for Boys Science Laboratory
"The installation was completed on time and produced two high quality, modern labs. I would certainly use Westcare again as part of refurbishment programmes in the future."
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Devonport High School for Boys
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The ceiling was lowered and LED panels installed with new ceiling tiles. A modern, compliant gas safety system was installed together with non-slip safety flooring.
The whole area was decorated and benches, sinks and bespoke teacher's desk fitted to modernise the Laboratory.
We were tasked to design a modern working environment providing a high standard of inspirational benching and storage to encourage collaborative working.
The public areas reflect the ethos and professional expertise of the client.
Additional floor to ceiling units were required which needed to be streamlined and functional, as well as flexible to allow for expansion.
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St Matthews C of E Primary Academy Fit-Out and Furnish
"Resourcing and creating a school environment, from scratch, has been an interesting and exciting journey and Westcare have supported us to create the vision. Westcare were chosen because of the service they provide, their pricing policy and the fact that we wanted to support a local company. They have sourced resources, manufactured bespoke furniture and provided advice and guidance on room layouts. I would highly recommend them."
Andrea Smith
Matthew's C of E Primary Academy
We were asked to supply a complete installation for the new St. Matthews C of E Academy in Derriford, Plymouth. This remit included classroom tables and chairs, hand towel dispensers, pens, pencils, exercise books and musical instruments, a total of 1756 classroom resources and 608 lines of furniture and janitorial products.
Once the order was placed we were able to produce individual room plans for the client together with a complete list of items required for each room.
Each classroom was furnished and co-ordinated by size and colour. The library was fitted with bespoke items creating ample storage with space for additional shelving as required.


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One of the great benefits of a session at Rockbrook is the chance for girls to spread their wings and try so many new things. As I walked around camp today I happened to see a group of Juniors (our youngest campers) at several of their activities. It was amazing to see their faces as they explored new skills. After speaking with one of the campers, she told me that today was the first time she had shot a bow and arrow, climbed a real rock and even learned a new pattern for weaving a friendship bracelet. Her face beamed as she described her accomplishments. At the young age of 9, she was exhilarated by her experience and could not believe that it was only day one! It's these kind of experiences that help campers build so much confidence and belief in themselves.
With the arrival of all of our mini session campers yesterday, camp was a flurry of activity today with all of our new friends in attendance. The excitement was running high! One activity that was really a buzz was horseback riding. As we visited the barn this morning we saw four lessons in action with girls being divided up into different classes based on their skill level. One class was learning the basics of steering the horse, while another class was already cantering. There are so many great horses and fabulous teachers at the barn, that there is the right horse and teacher for every girl.
The craft activities were also quite busy with beautiful projects. We really enjoyed our visit to needlecraft where the campers were learning to knit and have been making the most amazing hats. Even though it is a little hot outside, it does not stop the campers from wearing their creative attire. The tie-dye t shirts have been really bright and beautiful this summer as well. The Hodge Podge teachers have been instructing the girls in some amazing new patterns. One favorite is the pattern that looks like mountains, water and the sun after the shirt is unwrapped.
All in all it was a great day with more fun on the horizon. With a special twilight activity offered at our garden, followed by skits at evening program, the campers will all have the chance to learn something new, act silly and spread their wings once more!


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Barney Beake: Sci-fi Madness
Barney Beake is a Genius, which borders on insanity; A Bot Fan and sometimes he thinks he is a Bot, Inappropriate and irresistible. Mostly, Barney is Unstable and has a hard time holding onto reality. His unstable trait causes him to have panic attacks and, if he doesn't breathe into a paper bag, his personality will change, making him a different person.
With a passion for science fiction he's obsessed with Star Trek, Lost in Space, Advanced Technology and the Future…. Follow his story here.
The Time Machine Challenge
Troy Espinosa is the first Sim to invent a Time Machine and take up the challenge of traveling throughout history in search of lost and abandoned children to adopt. Troy finds a child, then suddenly, one thoughtless mistake changes his life forever……until years later.
Follow him and take up the challenge here.
Random Legacy Challenge
Roma Landloper, the first generation of the Random Legacy Challenge. Roma is a young adult with no family, and lives on the streets of Rook Island. She's Inappropriate, Irresistible, a Coward, a Slob and Neurotic.
Although she's penniless, homeless and has no social graces, she dreams of fame and fortune. Her Life Time Want is to become a Vocal Legend. Follow her story and take up the challenge here.
Sapphira Starr
Sapphira is Adventurous, a Party Animal, Snob, Great Kisser, and Ambitious. She Wants to live in the Lap of Luxury but how many men will she marry to get there? Marrying the wrong man can have the reverse results…. as she finds out.
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Two sisters who inherit their parents farm in Monte Vista. Willow wants to grow fruits and make nectar while her sister Lola wants to party, become a one woman band and drink the nectar her sister makes. However, Willow has a mental illness and Lola has promised to protect her. Follow their adventures here.
Rag and Bone Boys
Ray and Freddy Ragman, two homeless brothers who inherit a dilapidated house and have to restore it. They work as collectors selling anything they find at the junkyard, in garbage cans and dumpsters. Both are slobs, one is hotheaded the other grumpy. Who will end up owning the house?
Follow their story here.
The Farm Legacy Challenge: The Inheritance
7 brothers compete to inherit a farm. They must meet all the requirements of their father's Will or be disqualified. What are those requirements and who will be the one to take it all?
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A Rolling Stone
Fredina and Brady are cousins, the children of the Rag and Bone boys. She wants to travel the world as a busker / singer, a wanderer with no responsibilities. He wants to settle down and raise a family but things don't go the way he plans after he's abducted and taken to a strange world and enslaved to produce alien children with alien wives. What becomes of them? Follow their story here
The Sunset Asylum Challenge
Ten mental patients, 5 men and 5 women, have been committed to the Sunset Asylum. Their illnesses are based on their traits and must be cured before they can be released. Can they be cured and what other illnesses will surface? Find out here.
Derelicts of Rosewald
Three children, from different families, have been left homeless and orphaned when a disaster struck. Now they have to work together to survive and eventually take part in rebuilding their world. What will become of them. Follow their story here.
Online Disasters
Barry Gilbert has a bad habit of getting everything online, from real estate auction sites to mail-order-bride services. How does that work for him? Find out by following his "Online Disasters" here:
7 Little Sims
7 homeless children from various backgrounds, have all come together in an old, abandoned house, in the swampy area of Bluffington. To survive, they'll work together, using their talents, skills and unique personalities, thanks to a new "No Stretch" mod, that allows children to do what could never be done before. Follow their journey here.
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A plaintive call from the comment gallery: "tell us three writing conferences that are Snark worthy"
While Miss Snark likes thinking of herself as a cross between the oracle of Delphi and the Wizard of Oz, the grim reality is she neither speaks Greek nor hails from Kansas. That said, she relishes hurling her opinion bolts from the Olympian heights of her balcony on Flyover Street.
Miss Snark's idea of a GREAT writing conference is one that does not require her to leave the boro, drinks are free and served by Ewan McGregor (oiled), and is also being attended by three executive editors with sudden holes in their winter list and money to burn.
None of these things should be anywhere near YOUR list, beloved Snarklings.
To figure out what is best for you herewith four statements of purpose:
1. Meet an agent or editor to pitch your FINISHED novel or proposal
2. Learn more about the arcane ways of the publishing industry
3. Meet agents /editors/other writers who will be helpful to you when your book is finished
4. Learn how to be a better writer or to get some help for your novel
Prioritize those statements
If 1 or 2 is the highest priority, here's my advice:
1. Pick a conference with agents and editors as the attraction, not a big name author.
2. Look for conferences attended by agents who run their own small or boutique agencies. They are the decision makers and usually they are looking for clients if they are at a conference. Assistant agents at ICM are usually NOT decision makers.
3. Go to every panel you can. Sit in the front row. Take notes.
4. Don't spend more than $500 including travel. Less is better.
5. Stay at the conference hotel. Leave your spouse and kidlets at home to fend for themselves.
6. Sign up for as many pitch meetings as you can afford (keeping the $500 limit in mind).
7. Take your laptop and spend the first night of the conference googling every agent who's there.
If your priority order is 4 on top and 1 on the bottom
1. Look for a writing conference that has writing workshops and lots of authors. Not necc. BIG name authors. That can be like getting beauty tips from Miss America ...those girls operate in a whole different league from those of us shopping at Sephora.
2. Look for a conference with writers of books you enjoy reading. If you don't recognize an author's name, google them, and read their latest books. Often times the big names are NOT the best teachers.
3. Sign up early. Preferences can be given in registration order.
4. Don't spend more than $500 including travel. Don't buy any books at the conference. They charge full retail on most of them and you can get them at the library mostly.
5. Take your laptop AND a printer. Plan to write and revise while you are there.
6. Stay at the conference hotel.
7. Meet other writers. Let the blowhards talk. The real writers are soaking it all in and putting it back out on the page.
If your top priority is 3, don't go. Go to free events like readings or book fairs.
For everyone, whatever priority is first:
8. Treat this like work. Fun is fun, but plan to get your money's worth. Use your free time to work, not fuck around, unless your goal is being on Page Six with Miss Snark.
9. Do not plan to accost or befriend an agent in the bar. While Miss Snark has funded entire college educations for bartenders with her tips, she's never once not EVER signed anyone in a bar or remembered anyone after a social conversation. Miss Snark remembers your work, even if you are funny and buying the drinks. She will REALLY not sign you if you ever produce video showing both her dress and syntax askew at the end of the night.
10. Never ever NEVER pitch unless an agent asks "what is your novel about". Some time back Miss Snark received an enthused call from a potential client. This author was so excited! because! her! husband! met! an! editor!!! on! the! train! into! town! from! the! airport.!!! The editor wanted to see her work!!! The editor however, sadly, worked in a house that only accepted agented work. (insert sound of CLUE GONG ringing here). Thus, the opportunity of a lifetime for Miss Snark: a deal right here in the offing and no work involved.
Miss Snark discreetly muted the phone while she guffawed. But lighting CAN strike, and not foolish enough to miss a chance if it drops in her lap, Miss Snark said, send the ms, I'll take it over to 666 Publishing.
The ms came. Miss Snark ripped the package open with her pointy little fangs. It was not the worst thing Miss Snark has ever read, but it was in the bottom 10.
Needless to say, the editor passed, Miss Snark passed and that poor author still doesn't know why.
Here's why: editors AND agents, but mostly editors have a hard time saying no to your face. That doesn't mean they are going to buy your project. It means they are going to have you send it and then send you a rejection letter. That seems like a waste of time and money you might think. Well, yes, but it's YOUR time and money, not theirs. Like most of us, editors will take the easy way out to avoid saying no to someone while sitting across from them in a bar, on a train, in an elevator or god forbid, at breakfast before 9am.
For any person who tells you they pitched successfully in any of those places, the next question to ask is "did the editor or agent take it on?" I'll bet my bottom dollar the answer is no.
Writing conferences can be useful. Serendipity can play a part. Just remember to ask direct questions politely, and remember everything you hear including Miss Snark's blog is just opinion.


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The 50th Anniversary of
Doug Engelbart's
landmark Demo was celebrated on 3+ continents!
Visit theDEMOat50.org for details
Welcome to theDemo.org – our main portal into Doug's great demo of 1968 where you will find stories, archive footage and photos, and links to other fabulous resources at Stanford Libraries Special Collections, SRI International, Computer History Museum and more. Experience the demo, and watch retrospectives by Doug and his team recounting their experience.
Now a 'milestone event' in the history of computing!
On December 9th, 1968 Doug Engelbart appeared on stage at the Fall Joint Computer Conference in San Francisco's Civic Auditorium to give his slated presentation, titled "A Research Center for Augmenting Human Intellect." He and his team spent the next 90 minutes not only telling about their work, but demonstrating it live to a spellbound audience that filled the hall.
Instead of standing at a podium, Doug was seated at a custom designed console, where he drove the presentation through their NLS computer residing 30 miles away in his research lab at Stanford Research Institute (SRI), onto a large projection screen overhead, flipping seamlessly between his presentation outline and live demo of features, while members of his research lab video teleconferenced in from SRI in shared screen mode to demonstrate more of the system.
This seminal demonstration came to be known as "The Mother of All Demos."
What you are about to see - watch futurist Paul Saffo que up the demo for a live audience at the 30th anniversary event titled "Engelbart's Unfinished Revolution" (more below).
See SRI's Timeline on Innovation: Computer Mouse and Interactive Computing with concise background and overall significance of the demo.
Browse the virtual exhibits showcasing Doug's work at the Computer History Museum.
Explore the MouseSite at Stanford for stories, archive video, photos, and key technical papers from the Douglas C. Engelbart Collection at Stanford Libraries Special Collections.
NEW! Learn about Doug's collaboration with Herman-Miller Research, pioneers of the office of the future, who produced the custom swivel console and Eames chair used in the demo.
Read the paper: This "Mother of all Demos" was technically a computer-supported talk presenting their work, also documented in their submitted paper titled A Research Center for Augmenting Human Intellect, which was published in the Proceedings of the 1968 Fall Joint Computer Conference.
Memorabilia: See the poster announcing Doug's talk, the conference proceedings table of contents [pdf|html], archive images of the presentation, and photo gallery of the demo project. 2
See also the 1968 Demo Table of Contents which links to specific sections of the Demo, the Detailed Onscreen Outline used as 'slides' during the Demo, and a full draft transcript of the demo.
Most of what Doug and his team presented in 1968 was developed literally "from scratch" by a handful of researchers in the space of roughly 2 years. The system, called NLS, was used day in and day out by the research team for almost every aspect of their work – they were living and breathing the organization of the future and the future of work as an advanced pilot expedition, pushing the envelope of intelligence augmentation and collective IQ with transformative practices and paradigms alongside the rapidly evolving technology, using a special evolutionary bootstrap approach (watch Doug describe the approach during the demo). He reasoned that organizations would have to get alot more effective at tackling wicked problems, especially as we moved into a future of accelerated change and disruption at a scale never before experienced by business or society (yes, he predicted this in 1960 and adapted his strategic vision accordingly). The demo was essentially a snapshot in time on a continuum of cross-cutting breakthrough innovation in which they were rigorously prototyping the fast, fluid organization of the future, while co-evolving the technology in the service of that. See Historic Firsts for more, as well as the Engelbart Academy for his prescient call to action. 3a
The demo was essentially a snapshot in time
on a continuum of
cross-cutting breakthrough innovation,
in which they were prototyping the
fast, fluid organization of the future,
while co-evolving the technology in the
service of that.
— Christina Engelbart, Executive Director
Learn more about the making of the demo, the system being demonstrated, how and why it was conceived and evolved, its significance, and what it was like working in Doug's innovative lab at that point in time.
Doug Presenting at the ACM Conference:
January 1986
Event: ACM Conference on the History of the Personal Workstation (1986)
Watch Doug's 1986 presentation and accompanying paper Workstation History and The Augmented Knowledge Workshop in the conference proceedings, telling the story of his 1968 demo, the work surrounding it, and the vision it represented, with historic photos and personal anecdotes woven throughout. Doug is introduced by Charles Irby, who joined his team in 1968 after seeing the demo live at the conference in San Francisco.
CONTENTS: Intro by Charles
| Doug's Talk:
Leading up to Demo
| Demo Prep
| Selected Footage (15min)
| Post Demo
| Overarching Framework
Two fabulous anniversary events were later held to commemorate the demo, with panel discussions by Doug, members of his research team who participated in the 1968 demo, and invited guests discussing what it took to put on the demo that day, what it was like behind the scenes, and the significance of the work they were doing then and now.
A 30th Anniversary Event:
December 9, 1998
Event:Engelbart's Unfinished Revolution (1998)
Watch the 1998 Panel Discussion with (left to right) moderator Paul Saffo, Doug Engelbart, members of his research team Bill English, Charles Irby, and Jeff Rulifson, plus special guest Stuart Brand.
CONTENTS: Welcome by Paul
| Demo Footage (15min)
| Back to Paul
| Introducing Panelists
| Panel Discussion.
Contemplating the event's title "The Unfinished Revolution,"
futurist Paul Saffo remarked: "because the extraordinary thing is,
even with the events that were demonstrated 30 years ago,
more remains unfinished than has been completed."
Visit the 30th Anniversary event website for more about the event and to watch more sessions.
❝because the extraordinary thing is,
even with the events that were demonstrated
30 years ago,
more remains unfinished
than has been completed.
— Paul Saffo, Futurist
A 40th Anniversary Event:
December 9, 2008
Event: Engelbart and the Dawn of Interactive Computing (2008)
Watch the 2008 Panel Discusssion
[Part 1
| Part 2]
with members of Doug's research team Jeff Rulifson, Bill English, Don Andrews, Bill Paxton, together with special guest Andy van Dam and moderator Bob Sproull discussing the demo and its significance.
Watch the Stanford News Report on the Event (3 min. video) - an excellent compilation.
Visit the 40th Anniversary event website for more about the event and to watch more sessions.
White Rabbit Interview with Doug Engelbart and Bill English
Moderated by John Markoff
Sep 13, 1999
Occasion: John Markoff interviews Bill and Doug
re: the Mouse, the Demo, and Misc Other (1999)
Watch them
discussing the Demo
discussing the Mouse
re: flying thru information space
more on the mouse and keyset
Watch the other speakers and panelists at the two events reflecting on the 1968 Demo, luminaries such as Curt Carlson, Denise Caruso, Andy van Dam, Chuck House, Robert Taylor, John Markoff, Ted Nelson, Alan Kay, Paul Saffo, Bob Sproull, and more [40th Anniv Sessions | 30th Anniv. Sessions].
The 40th anniversary of the 1968 demo was marked by many articles reflecting on the demo –
watch the Stanford News report (3 min),
see 40th Anniversary Press for recommended articles and interviews by Patricia Seybold, Paul Saffo, Maggie Shiels, and others. Or browse our Press Clippings page for a more comprehensive collection of links dating back in time.
See also this mid-1990s description of the demo by Brown University Center for Graphics and Visualization, Douglas Engelbart and 'The Mother of All Demos'. Andy van Dam, a principal investigator at the Center, attended the 1968 demo and was a guest speaker at both the 30th and 40th Anniversary events. 4c3
The Mother of All Demos: An Animated Commentary
In 2009 a Freshman at Baylor University by the name of Philip Heinrich produced an impressive 5 minute video capturing the essence of Doug's goals and vision, combining audio from the 1968 demo with his own animation, which he titled "The Mother of All Demos: An Animated Commentary". Read about the project, the student, and the course and professor he produced it for on our Student Showcase page which includes links to the video on YouTube and to other projects he has authored.
'The Demo' now an avant garde opera at Stanford
Stanford Live presents an avant garde opera 'The Demo', a musical/video/lightshow reimagining the 1968 "Mother of All Demos" originally presented by Doug Engelbart and his team just down the road at Stanford Research Institute for the Fall Joint Computer Conference in San Francisco, December 1968. [Details|Press|Reviews]. 4d2


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