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Weekly QuEST Discussion Topics, 21 Nov
The first QuEST meeting of any calendar year we dedicate to the Kabrisky Memorial Lecture. One of the original founding members of our group suggested early on the first meeting of each calendar year we give a fresh over view of "What is QuEST." This year I want to spend our remaining meetings at then end of this calendar year to review some of the material we've hit throughout the year for consideration for inclusion in our overview Kabrisky lecture. Keep in mind the goal of the Kabrisky lecture is to have a single overview talk that doesn't explain all the details of our material but provides the insights for someone from the outside can get an understanding of our effort without any background in our jargon. So I invite everyone to pick through your notes / the blog and bring up things you want us to consider as important points that should be included in the "What is QuEST – Kabrisky Memorial Lecture". Specifically we want to ensure the overview talk captures most of the ideas of QuEST maybe without all the details. By my count there appears to be 4 QuEST meetings left before the Kabrisky lecture on the 9th of Jan. So this week we will review topics from Jan-Mar 2014.
As an example of the types of discussions I want to have in these meetings till the end of the year:
Started the year considering LaRue and specifically how to do tenet consistent Type 2 processes using that architecture. – we ended the year considering how to do the same thing using a combination of ACT-r and Semantic networks infrastructure / ontology software and conventional machine learning approaches for the Mike R. effort. So we want to start this week with a discussion on what are our current positions on implementing dual process solutions using existing software / frameworks… – so the question is how should we position our interest in existing cognitive models in the overview talk?
Weekly QuEST Discussion Topics and News, 14 Nov
This week, our QuEST colleague Steven Harbour will present his research and lead a discussion on:
A Neuroergonomic Quasi-Experiment: Predictors of Situation Awareness
and Display Usability with USAF Pilots while Performing Complex Tasks
• Despite scientific exigency
- No precise and predictive nexuses for current theories of situation awareness and specific quantifiable cognitive and perceptual processes
• Theoretical Model of Situation Awareness (TMSA) recognizes perception as a critical first step, however, there are no specific or quantitative links between perceptual abilities and situation awareness
- These are conceptual models that provide little specificity with regards to the neurocognitive processes
• Needed theoretical advancement is hampered by lack of specific, testable predictions regarding plausible component processes
- The results of this study will fill in a key gap in the TMSA, and in so doing produce an Enhanced – TMSAenabling both theoretical refinement and improved practical applications
• Seminal research, has found that visual processing was involved in situation awareness. However, the specific neurocognitive component processes had not been explored in detail. This work must therefore test explicit hypotheses regarding specific abilities that may contribute to situation awareness.
• Visual processing: can be categorized as static and dynamic, and may be operationalized as visual attentiveness and perceptiveness, integrated with visuospatial memory.
• Consequently, the primary purpose of this quasi-experimental quantitative study was to test the predictive value of these specific candidate visuo-cognitive abilities as predictors of situation awareness.
• Therefore, this project tested the predictive value of these variables as factors between a particular task to be performed and the eventual outcome of situation awareness.
Weekly QuEST Discussion Topics and News, 7 Nov
QuEST 7 Nov, 2014
The first topic this week is to revisit some of the material from the keynote given by Capt Amerika at the National Symposia for Sensor and Data Fusion. Specifically last week Mike Y / Jared had questioned the use of some of the terms. Capt A sent out a modified set of definitions and there was some email exchanges this week on the content. So we want to take a couple of minutes updating the group and having any discussion on how we will use the terms agent, data, information, meaning, query, unexpected query, situation/simulation/structural coherence as defining characteristics of consciousness, consciousness and finally QuEST agents.
The second topic is once we've converged on those defining characteristics of consciousness we need to revisit specific driver problems to talk about engineering solutions. Capt A met with Mike R this week and we spent the time to get into the details of his cyber effort. We use those details to attempt to put some specificity on engineering artificially conscious solutions. We hope to discuss ideas on 'How to we generate a situated / simulated / structurally coherent representation for his cyber malicious activity detection driver problem'.
That discussion led us back to revisit the information in the 'unreasonable effectiveness of data' article. There are some ideas in that article that provide us some insights into how to define the axes of the simulation in our artificial conscious agents using modern approaches to Big Data instead of waiting for large 'truthed' data sets.
Weekly QuEST Discussion Topics and News, 31 Oct
This week's discussion will center upon Capt Amerika's keynote NSSDF talk. Please see below for title and abstract
Situational Consciousness versus Situational
Awareness – A Requirement for Autonomy?
What is autonomy? How is it different than automation? What is unique to critters, that facilitates their autonomy that we've not yet been able to engineer in machine based systems? Is it that our machine based solutions do not have all the information that they need to be autonomous? Is it that our machine solutions don't understand the meaning of the data/information they are being provided? Is it that our machine solutions can't project what the data/information is suggesting is going to be occurring in the environment next, projection into the future? These are the levels of situational awareness. So is it that our machines don't have enough situational awareness? This paper proposes that maximizing situational awareness will NOT lead to autonomous solutions. Situational awareness requires a valid model be available to account for any stimuli and all relevant stimuli required for the appropriate model be available. This paper suggest it is consciousness or at least some engineering approximation to consciousness, situational consciousness, is required for autonomy.
Weekly QuEST Discussion Topics and News, 24 Oct
This week we are excited to have a presentation from Robert Patterson. Please see below for a brief summary.
QuEST 24 Oct 2014
Presentation by Robert Patterson
Implicit Cognition in Human-machine systems
In my presentation, I will provide an analysis and review of five large, distinct, scientific literatures on human reasoning and decision making: Dual-Process Theory, Fuzzy-Trace Theory, Naturalistic Decision Making, Heuristics and Biases, and Automatic Processes Theory. Taken together, the results from the analysis and review strongly indicate that intuitive cognition (meaningful situational pattern synthesis and recognition) dominates in human decision making. The implications of this claim for human-machine teaming will be discussed.
Weekly QuEST Discussion Topics and News, 10 Oct
QuEST 10 Oct 2014
Since the discussion last week on the unexpected query – where we were attempting to define where will QuEST solutions bring value and how to define that – we've had a series of virtual interactions – the material below captures a snapshot of the points that we will discuss:
What is an agent?
- We will use the term agent in a broad manner – to include human and computer agents
- The common functionality of agents is they have sensors that allow them to capturestimuli from the environment
- Once the stimuli are captured by an agent's sensors and brought into the agent that is what we call data (note you cannot say data without saying with respect to which agent)
- The agent then updates some aspect of its internal representation with that data thus reducing some uncertainty in that representation – so we now call that information (again note that information is agent centric as is data)
- The agent might generate some action using its effectors or the effectors might just output stimuli into the environment for use by other agents.
What is a query?
- Let's define Query – as the act of a stimulus being provided to an agent – the stimulus has characteristics that completely capture the salient axes (keep in mind what is salient in a stimulus is agent centric) of the stimuli – some of those axes are captured by an agent in its conversion of that stimuli into data (agent centric internal representation of the stimuli)
- We use the term query instead of stimuli to capture the idea that a given agent must take the stimuli and appropriately respond (thus an action)
– that response may be to just update its representation or not or may actually be taking an action through an agent' effectors
What is an unexpected query?
- That is the goal of this discussion to bring some specifics to the idea of anunexpected query – but for now realize we use that term with some localization (maybe with respect to an agent – or maybe with respect to some process within an agent= performing agent – that is an unexpected query could be unexpected to some process within an agent or to the agent or collection of agents as a whole) – it is deemedunexpected to the performing agent and that label 'unexpected' is from the perspective of an external 'evaluating agent'
– But the point of the word 'unexpected' is to capture the idea that a process that takes in stimuli and responds (again could just be updating a representation or could be the response is some action taken) has some assumptions built into its design that may or may not be violated by a given stimulus (and the violation is from the perspective of an external agent)
- When the assumptions that are key for the acceptable response are violated we will term that stimuli as being unexpected to that process/agent (performing agent) – and the violation is from the perspective of the evaluating agent
- Note – the 'unacceptable' nature of any response is determined from the perspective of some other agent {evaluating agent} / process
– so where one evaluating agent might take the response to a stimuli as unacceptable another may deem it perfectly acceptable – thus the unexpected nature of a stimuli is agent centric (note an agent – the evaluating agent – different than the one reacting to the stimulus the performing agent)
– Note the evaluating agent has access to additional stimuli AND also has a model of the performing agent – thus can assess that the performing agent has an unacceptable response from its perspective
So why do we care:
- So we posit that the type 2 processes (consciousness results from type 2 processing) that are situated and simulation based and include a model for the type 1 processes (that is what intuition provides us – at the conscious level it is our model of the evaluation of the Type 1 system projected into a conscious form) can be evaluation agents and detect UQs for the Type 1 processes
- I suspect similarly the Type 1 processes might receive inputs from Type 2 stimuli and can possibly update their models – a late set of interactions with colleagues Robert P / Mike Y convince me this is a defendable position
- Bottom line – a simulation based / situated representation can generate solutions to queries where the solutions don't have to based on the stimuli – they are based on inferences from the simulation/ situation based representation – and from the evaluation agent called evolution perspective that provided more acceptable responses in leading to more reproduction …
What is consciousness?
- Stable, consistent and useful situated simulation that is structurally coherent
– The space for the unexpected query for such a representation complements the experiential representation which is the focus of Type 1 processes
Weekly QuEST Discussion Topics and News, 3 Oct
QuEST 3 Oct 2014:
1.) We want to spend some bandwidth this week reviewing the questions asked by Mike R / Sandy V on formulating qualia. It will also provide us as a group an opportunity to discuss any fall-out / vectors associated with our colleague Sandy's dissertation prospectus defense. Her abstract: Thisprospectus examines how a computational model of a Qualia Generating Agent (QGA) can be applied to decisionsupport and AI systems for improved deci- sion making. The principal goal of the research is to develop the QGA ina Cognitive Modeling Architecture (CMA) to improve decision making in simulated event-driven environments andprovide a fundamental cognitive component for further research in computational modeling of narratives. Thespecific problem focus is to develop a computational formalism that allows a CMA to store, recall and process withagent- centric, context-dependent, conceptual knowledge, i.e., qualia, more in line with human cognition. Themethodology will model and simulate Stanovich's Tripartite Framework, capture stimuli as episodic memory, aggregate and relate episodic memory into conceptual knowledge and context, model working memory, andsimulate cognitive decoupling and mental simulation in working memory to compute a set of best explanations based on an abductive process.
2.) Sandy led me to an article ' the importance of cognitive architectures: an analysis based on CLARION' by Ron Sun. Abstract: Research in computational cognitive modeling investigates the nature of cognition through developing process-based understanding by specifying computational models of mechanisms (including representations) and processes. In this enterprise, a cognitive architecture is a domain-generic computational cognitive model that may be used for a broad, multiple-level, multiple-domain analysis of behavior. It embodies generic descriptions of cognition in computer algorithms and programs. Developing cognitive architectures is a difficult but important task. In this article, discussions of issues and challenges in developing cognitive architectures will be undertaken, and an example cognitive architecture (CLARION) will be described.
3.) These discussions led us last week to discuss how our view of the Link game can/should play in implementations – we might review those ideas to help the discussion – our previous discussion along this axes led us to talk about the memory competitions and how people create elaborate memory palaces to 'store' away the data.
4.) Those discussions lead us back to what do we expect is the value added for QuEST solutions – What are the axes for improvement in performance for QuEST solutions – is it accuracy or in reduction in computational resources necessary or is it the ability to respond to the unexpected query – For a set of processes that are fragile and designed to provide very specific information – how can a conscious representation take those building blocks and construct a flexible response mechanism to respond to the unexpected query. To help stimulate thoughts along these lines I reviewed this week a prior discussion we've had associated with 'Good judgments do not require complex cognition' v2 by Julian N. Marewski • Wolfgang Gaissmaier • Gerd Gigerenzer — in that work they make the point that – Widespread belief in psychology and beyond that complex judgment tasks require complex solutions. Countering this common intuition, in this article, we argue that in an uncertain world actually the opposite is true – although the article uses this point to suggest this is the purpose of Type 1 processes (heuristics) I think we can use the same argument to suggest the bit reduced (from a reality perspective) conscious part of the internal representation uses this approach


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Knowledge is not power
Many have heard the saying, "knowledge is power." Quotes like this get blasted frequently on social media, on motivational websites, billboards and signs. I'm not quite sure exactly who coined this phrase or where it originated from, however, I'm pretty sure this was an overall theme or slogan during the Age of Enlightenment which guided much of the Western world in the 1800's. There is always a leading cultural or thought movement that permeates society at a particular time. It's actually quite exciting. What makes it exciting is that what we think we know now may be completely challenged and transformed over the next 100, 1000 or 10,000 years. We are constantly revolutionizing or revisiting our thought patterns and ideas about humanity, nature, and the ways of the world.
As a college-educated female currently pursuing a Master's degree, one may say that I already have some sort of "knowledge base." I was born in America of South Korean and German descent, and was raised by two immigrant parents (a South Korean mother and a Puerto Rican father who joined the U.S. military at age 18). I moved around my entire childhood, have traveled to different countries and experienced an array of cultures. My multicultural background places me in a particular position of "knowing" of certain customs. My exploration, involvement and identification with a myriad of faith traditions (from various Eastern disciplines to "New Age" metaphysical studies to now a reformed Christian) once again places me in an interesting category of "knowing," especially compared to the majority of peers at my current school who were mostly raised in traditional Christian church backgrounds. However, one could argue that perhaps I truly don't know myself or much at all, which is why I have searched high and low to feel like I belong or can fit in to a particular group's worldview. In essence I am still searching…
Several years ago I moved away from the Eastern Buddhist path. The reason why is because once I reached a certain state of "enlightenment," I was left feeling very empty. Once I was emptied, I didn't know where to go from there and was having a hard time acclimating back into the "real world." It's one thing to be in a silent retreat center in the woods with other meditators, but how does that translate to being in authentic relationship with people in everyday situations? No matter how hard I tried to integrate my two worlds, I was left feeling like there was a divide. I finally realized that I am not an enlightened mini-god in ultimate control of my life. Mind or thought control is not the ultimate goal, and neither is trying to get to heaven. There is a grander story happening beyond what we can even comprehend or imagine and it is actually happening presently here and now.
The more I dive into my current studies, I can't help to wonder what really matters in the grand scheme. Yes of course it's important to honor where we came from, what we've been through and what experiences we bring to the table, but getting an educational degree just to obtain "knowledge" also feels empty and un-fulfilling. Reading through endless books and writing a bunch of papers to prove to professors that I "know" something is not something I really care about. If I "fail" for voicing my authentic thoughts, then so be it.
It is in most people's nature to want to be in the "know." Often times when one doesn't know what to expect, there is anxiety and fear that gets built up. We want to "know" how to support our family, pay our mortgage or rent. We want to "know" that our friends and partners are going to be there for us in times of trouble. We want to "know" answers to questions when they are presented. However, if all one cares about is building up an encyclopedia of knowledge in one's head, then what? Of course it's always fun to be around that person that can recite a ridiculous amount of character movie lines, can illustrate the hidden meaning of every influential song, can describe the history of revolutionized nations and explain the cuisine of every country in the world. Sure these scholars are smart and ones to be admired. These "sources of knowledge" can be called upon as a resource, for guidance and consultation. However, these same people can also be off-putting or deemed arrogant depending on the way they present their expertise. One may say that knowledge equates to power. However, I feel that true power is being able to walk into the unknown.. to be able to walk into uncertainty with certainty.
To not know the answer is okay. To not know the end result or how the story is going to manifest is perfectly fine. Everyone hates a spoiler. Though we yearn for answers, we also loathe it. Once one knows exactly how something is going be, it can often ruin the mystery of the moment, the improvisation of life. Life is nothing but improvisation. I have my list of to-do's every day and am thankful if I make it to at least one of them. Yet beyond the list, what is happening between the lines and spaces? Are you available to live outside of your index? Are you available to let go of your knowledge and your desire for knowledge? What happens when things don't go according to plan?
It is kind of ridiculous to think that we actually "know it all." Columbus thought the world was flat. Cigarettes were never thought to be harmful to one's health. We know a lot less than we think. I'm not advocating that one should stop learning and striving for knowledge. It is imperative to continue to evolve, learn every day, be disciplined and dedicate our lives to a particular passion or cause (or maybe a few). It's vital to do things that bring us joy, whether that's music, travel, cooking or spending time with family and friends. I also think it is crucial to dive into things that make you feel uncomfortable. If all you're after is a sedentary, comfortable life while watching others pass by, then what are you ultimately living for?
It's not what you do, it's how you do it. It's not what you know, but how you engage and participate. We must also be constantly reminded that what it is we think we know may not actually be so. What's more important are the questions. Are you asking any? If so, are you open enough to receive varying viewpoints that may conflict with your existing foundational knowledge base? Surrounding yourself primarily with others that agree and have the same view is only okay to a certain extent. It is very important to step out of this box. To step out into the unknown, dream, desire and imagine is essential for our continued growth and evolution. The day you lock away your curiosity, stop asking questions and cease to wonder becomes a day of death for your soul.
by Kristin Bach
Copyright 2014
Portobello Mushroom & Heirloom Tomato Lettuce Wrap
Gluten & Dairy Free
This week I went on a sporadic portobello mushroom kick. What a fantastic fungus.. so meaty and full of texture. Mushrooms are known for their cooling nature, reduces heat toxins and helps to bolster immunity. To celebrate the end of summer, I also wanted to get the most I could out of heirloom tomatoes, which are my favorite tomato. Heirlooms not only come in beautiful colors, shapes and sizes, they are packed with bursting juiciness. Tomatoes are also very cooling and helps to relieve dryness and thirst.
Here's a really simple mid-day snack, side dish or light lunch for when you need to cool off on a hot late summer day. I opted out on using a bunch of different seasonings because I wanted to let the pure flavor of the mushrooms and tomatoes shine through.
portobello mushrooms
heirloom cherry tomatoes
white onion
romaine lettuce hearts
olive oil
salt & pepper
optional topping: shredded goat cheese or aioli
Heat olive oil in pan.
Saute chopped white onions and chopped portobello mushrooms for approximately 5 minutes, tossing frequently.
Place mushroom, onions and olive oil on romaine lettuce hearts.
Top with chopped heirloom cherry tomatoes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Dig in for a cool, refreshing bite! :)
Once an Addict Always an Addict?
A revised version of this article has been published on Psych Central.
Once an addict, always an addict? This is a saying I've always grappled with. One part of me is against any type of labeling, let alone a heavy label to be carried for the rest of your life. We are all so interchangeably dynamic, that to categorize someone into a box forever doesn't sit well. It's like trying to describe a piece of music: sometimes it doesn't fit into a particular genre and maybe what's more important is the expression of how it sounds in a particular moment.
Another part of me completely agrees with this statement and perceives it to be utterly valid. Instead of denying who you are, true acceptance perhaps is the only way to not only recover, but to continue to maintain your recovery. However much I am against "branding" someone for life, it is human nature to create categorizes in order to piece things together and make sense of circumstances.
Three recent events have inspired me to write this article.
- Robin Williams' recent suicide after battling addiction for over 30 years.
- Coming home to find that my father had picked up smoking cigarettes again after "quitting" for 15 years.
- Witnessing a co-worker undergo major drug withdrawals during a shift at work.
As a "former" addict, I've had to come to terms with my own fate. At age 14, I started smoking marijuana, age 15, drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes, age 17, I started attending raves and got introduced to an entire world of hard drugs, namely ecstasy, cocaine, methamphetamine, magic mushrooms, and pharmaceutical drugs (adderall, ritalin, morphine, methadone and oxycontin). Am I proud to of all this? No. Am I ashamed? Kind of. Am I okay with where I'm at now? Yes.
Although I've been "off" hard drugs and cigarettes since 2008, my addiction appears in other aspects of my life. I still drink alcohol in moderation and battle with how I feel about marijuana, especially now that it's legal in my state and is "all natural" (this is a whole separate article). I have no future plans to smoke weed again, unless I maybe end up in the forest somewhere with the right people.
After coming clean from drugs, I turned into a health nut and avid spiritual seeker. My addiction transferred into the realm of health and I became addicted to being overly fit, doing yoga, running, going on juice fasts, and I became very particular of what foods I put into my body. This is all good to a certain degree, but was taken a bit over-the-top (a typical pattern of an addict). I also became obsessed with new age studies, "positive thinking," and meditation. I dabbled in Buddhism and attended epic retreats. I joined a Hindu group for 8 months. I studied Taoist philosophies, was enraptured by the concept of "zen," and was fascinated with various forms of mysticism and becoming "one" with the trees and Universe. I also became an acupuncture junkie and workaholic.
Fast forward to 2013.. I somehow became a Christian. I'm hoping to not be a Jesus freak now, since this seems to be the new "high" that I'm on. Maybe this time, it's real. However, why do I still feel confused? Now that I've been "saved," shouldn't I feel "complete?" My church friends would say I'm not praying enough. However, in a recent sermon I heard, I was pretty much appalled at what was coming out of the pastor's mouth. He presented a whole plethora of statistics between Christians and non-Christians. I just can't come to terms with a narrow "us" versus "them" mentality. I think Jesus, or God, or whoever, crosses way bigger boundaries beyond what we can even comprehend. There are no boundaries, yet in relationships there has to be. Hence, the constant devil versus angel act. Will life always be a teeter-totter? You're either in or out? Making a good or bad choice? Falling into temptation or overcoming? An addict or not an addict? To say you're never going to drink, smoke, or make a not-so-good decision ever again is a lot of pressure to carry and can create a path towards relapse.
In many situations, I appreciate the Eastern philosophies of balance and the "middle way," but for some addicts, this is completely impossible. I think it is vital for addicts to surround ourselves with people that are supportive of our recovery and ongoing maintenance. If you don't change your car's oil and give it a tune-up on a regular basis, it will break down. The same is true for recovery.. it's a lifelong process. It is also wise to not place ourselves in situations where an opportunity to use is freely presented. Does that mean we have to lock ourselves away forever? No. But maybe instead of meeting friends at a bar, a tea shop would be more appropriate. When I finally decided to change my life, I deleted all the phone numbers of people I knew could give me access to drugs. I also recently decided that I don't want to go into a bar alone anymore. Do I want to be that lone girl sitting on a bar stool? Sounds like a great song lyric, but it's not the woman I aspire to be.
All I know is that I wake up every morning thankful to be alive. I have no idea what lies ahead, but have faith that I'll be able to endure whatever is thrown my way. Making decisions, even small daily ones, can be stressful. I've realized that it's not up to me and there is a way bigger thing happening beyond my control that can't be fathomed. Even if the "right" thing is staring at me in the face, and I do the "wrong" thing, make poor choices, and end up repeating bad habits or patterns, I trust that I'll be able to get out of it because I've accepted my fate. I'll always be an addict, I will never live up to any standards, I'll continue to make mistakes and will never be perfect. Once this weight is lifted, it becomes a lot easier to keep walking everyday.
by Kristin Bach
Copyright 2014
Combating Stress and an Army of Ants
For some reason every time I'm at a peak point of feeling somewhat stressed, I always seem to encounter an army of ants or insects. This morning, I woke up and wanted banana pancakes and coffee for breakfast. When I went to the kitchen, I was greeted by an army of ants trying to take over. Apparently the ant traps tucked away in private corners of my house aren't quite working. I thus removed everything from the counters and engaged in a vinegar spray battle trying to kill as many as I could see on site. I placed a little container of sugar and cinnamon in a corner, as well as sprinkled a line of cinnamon on their trail. The trail was clearly visible and I could see exactly where they came from (a tiny hole in the wall of my dining room).
A few things from this scenario stuck out at me. First of all, when I woke up this morning, I was already stressed out. Why? The realization hit that I will be starting graduate school in exactly one month. Am I ready for this? Is this the right decision? How am I going to afford it? A million questions were racing in my mind. Second of all, I was out of coffee (probably something I shouldn't be drinking everyday anyway, nonetheless when anxious). Third of all, there is an entire army of ants invading my space when all I wanted was a nice, clean area to make a few fluffy pancakes.
After I calmed down, stole some coffee from my roommate and addressed the ant invasion scenario, I finally had space to do what I originally wanted (make pancakes). What's significant about all this is not that I finally got what I wanted in the end, but why did I let myself get so upset in the first place? Often times, situations happen in our lives that we have no control over. We thus have to problem solve and address what is being presented to us. Also, waking up with anxiety about what is going or not going to happen a month from now is kind of ridiculous. I should have woken up over-joyed to be alive and that a sunshine-filled day awaits. However, the reality is you can't always feel sunny and sometimes it's hard to be thankful for the present moment, when a self-created "to-do" list has piled up in your head. Everything happens in due time and is something I have to constantly remind myself of.
Yesterday, I went kayaking. It was so much fun and something I hadn't done in a while. The sun was blazing, the water was glistening and I was in good company. As we were out there in the water, we had to decide where to go, when to paddle and when to coast. The simplicity of spending a nice summer day in the water is actually synonymous to everyday decisions (aka what should I have for breakfast?), as well as bigger life choices (should I spend thousands of dollars of money I don't have and plunge myself into debt in order to go back to school hoping I'll be further skilled to serve and that there will be an investment at the end?) When do you paddle as hard as you can in order to avoid a big ship coming your way and when do you chill out and wade in the water? In church, we learn that everything has already been taken care of in the name of Jesus, and all we have to do is relax into His arms, into His grace. That sounds all gravy.. but is that really real life? Jesus may have opened some doors for me, but I still need to decide whether to walk through them. Should I be praying for $50,000 of tuition money to magically land in my lap? Isn't that selfish? I have a roof over my head, food on the table, a loving family, friends and a job. Do I really need more? No. Do I want more? Yes. And is wanting more okay? I think so.
Instead of twirling in my head about whether I'm "prepared" to take a plunge, whether I have the practical means to turn ideas into reality, and being a slave to my own self-imposed worries, maybe it's time to take a deep breath, sprinkle some cinnamon on my troubles, and just wade in the water…
by Kristin Bach
Copyright 2014
How to make Cucumber Kimchi
Gluten & Dairy Free
Kimchi was a staple in my household growing up and though there are a bunch of different kinds, cucumber kimchi is one of my top favorites. Here's a simple recipe… perfect and refreshing for a hot summer day!
english cucumber or small pickling cucumbers
green onion (chopped)
gochugaru (Korean red pepper)
minced garlic
rice vinegar
white sugar
sea salt
- Cut off the ends of the cucumber, slice lengthwise into two halves, and cut into wedges (or moon-shapes).
- Place in bowl and sprinkle approximately 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Toss together.
- Let sit overnight or for at least 4 hours. This causes water to be drawn out of the cucumbers.
- Add minced garlic, chopped green onions, and approximately 2 tablespoons of gochugaru (can add less or more depending on how spicy you want it).
- Add approximately 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar and a sprinkle of white sugar. Toss together with gloved hands. Can add more salt, sugar or gochugaru to taste.
- Let cool in refrigerator for a few hours.
- Serve cold with steamed rice and kim (roasted seaweed) or as banchan (Korean side dish) with your main entree. Very crisp and refreshing on a hot summer day!
How to make Kong-namul (Soybean sprout)
Gluten & Dairy Free
Kongnamul (pronounced "koong-nah-mool") is a traditional Korean side dish (banchan) that is typically served alongside your main entree. It is simple to make and adds a nice, refreshing crisp to your palette.
One package of soybean sprouts (available at your local Asian market or local grocer's produce section).
green onion (chopped)
garlic (minced)
tamari (gluten free soy sauce)
sesame oil
sesame seeds
gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add soybean sprouts and one tbsp of salt to the water. Reduce heat, continue boiling and stir for approximately 3-5 minutes (you want the sprouts to soften a bit, yet still remain firm, not mushy).
- Remove sprouts from heat, place in colander and rinse thoroughly or plunge in cold water (this technique is also known as blanching).
- In a separate bowl, add approximately 2 tbsp of sesame oil, 1 tbsp of tamari, 1 tbsp of minced garlic, 2 stalks of chopped green onion, and a pinch of gochugaru (this is not a spicy dish, you just want a tiny hint of speckled red).
- Add the bean sprouts and stir together by hand. Add salt to taste.
- Finally add a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately or store in fridge to be eaten at a later time with your main course. :)


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I'm Not Bitter — Much
President Barack Obama's re-election puts Republicans on notice. No matter what we do, the media will portray us as extreme, venal, stupid or anti-woman — if not as individuals, then guilty by association. The GOP nominee must bear the burden of admittedly medieval statements on pregnancy and rape — uttered by Senate hopefuls Richard Mourdock in Indiana and Todd Akin of Missouri. Mitt Romney renounced the statements — and still they tarnished the GOP brand.
On the other side, all Democrats are moderates. Party bigs need never explain why Elizabeth Warren, senator-elect from Massachusetts, padded her credentials as an American Indian. Likewise, how Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois coasted to re-election even though he says he is being treated for depression, hasn't worked since June and won't say when he plans to. The Democrats' bad actors not only don't stain the ticket but also win.
Voters might tell pollsters they're looking for moderates who are willing to work across the aisle. Ha. Massachusetts just fired Sen. Scott Brown, who, according to CQ Weekly, voted with the GOP 54 percent of the time in 2011. By comparison, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., sided with his party in 96 percent of votes.
Democrats nag that Republicans must move to the center to win. Get it: Conservatives should not vote like conservatives, but liberals must be true to their core beliefs.
When is the last time you heard that a Democrat lost an election by moving too far to the left?
After losing office in 2010 because of his loose-cannon ways — he once called Federal Reserve adviser Linda Robertson a "K Street whore" and an opponent "Taliban Dan" — Alan Grayson of Florida has won a House seat again. California voters finally ousted crazy-mouth Rep. Pete Stark, but only because the new top-two primary allowed them to replace him with Democrat Eric Swalwell.
I've long believed that elections reflect which side voters hate more. To the extent that's true, 50 percent of Americans hate Republicans, and 48 percent hate Democrats.
The polarization can only deepen. The media turned election reportage into a montage of Romney gaffes — "binders full of women," 47 percent of America "dependent on government," and "corporations are people."
What Romney said was more important than what Obama didn't do. There was little room for analysis on what Obama's proposed tax increase would do to reduce the deficit (hardly anything), the president's fumbling of the "grand bargain" or his lack of a serious plan to revitalize the economy.
This is how partisans change a country. They convince the public that a viewpoint is not only wrong but, worse, illegitimate, and the battle is won. They get what they want and keep moving the bar.
As I write this, it appears that Democrats will control a supermajority of the California Assembly and Senate. The Dems have controlled the Legislature for years, albeit with the check that they have needed GOP votes to raise taxes.
I can see the future. State spending will rise. Sacramento will experience an insatiable appetite for other people's money. A few employers will leave; more will decide not to expand operations in-state. With a tight job market, middle-class Californians will have to move to other states. And they'll bring their destructive politics with them.
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Looking at today's playlist, you might notice a theme.
The new PDX Pop Now compilation was released this week, and it seemed like a good opportunity to do a local music only show. If you're not familiar, PDX Pop Now began in 2004, it is a non-profit organization that produces this amazing festival each summer. All local music, free to the public (all ages). Each year they also release a two-disc compilation of local music.
obituary- suffocation
angel witch- gorgon
entombed - reveled in flesh
syphlitic vaginas- under satans command
looking for an answer - slaughter
suffocation - pierced from within
dri - beneath the wheel
deicide - behead the prophet
Godflesh - Christbait Rising
tormentor - intro/demo
mic break
phobia - chemical fear
fall silent - looking in
terrorizer - ressurection
bone awl - make for yourself a last vision
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eyehategod - serving time in the middle of nowhere
word salad - do not bleed
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Posts – Culture & History
Sensational Soweto
Soweto is wonderful and vibrant – from famous streets and monuments to lovely architecture, big malls and fantastic people, it is a sensational place that offers many exciting activities.more
Stunning street art in South Africa
Some argue that graffiti (or tagging) and street art are one and the same, while others suggest that the former is not an art form while the latter is often a witty reflection on the state of the nation that brightens up urban environments.more
Hidden Cape Town
Hidden Cape Town by Paul Duncan and Alain Proust is a beautiful book about Cape Town's incredible buildings.more
Powerful Pretoria
Pretoria is the executive capital of South Africa and the Union Buildings, designed by architect Sir Herbert Baker, are the seat of government.more
Ancestral food in a modern era?
Ancestral eating – can we indeed go back to our roots?more
The Midlands Meander and Granny Mouse
It's called the Midlands Meander, and I was doing just that a couple of weeks ago – meandering through the valleys and hills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, where quaint villages lie cheek by jowl with historic battle sites.more
'Plant a seed and watch it grow'
Leanette Sithole is a determined school principal with green fingers. She is also a shining example of how ordinary people in South Africa do extraordinary things.more
Great South Africans: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Nelson Mandela is not just a South African icon, but an international hero. His remarkable story and his incredible nature have made him one of the most inspirational leaders in the world. The sacrifices he, and many other great South Africans, made have helped to shape this beautiful country into what it is today.more
The Nelson Mandela capture site
The last time I was here, some years ago now, it was just an insignificant, dusty little plaque beside the road. Today, a powerful and poignant memorial marks the site where Nelson Mandela was arrested by armed apartheid police on August 5, 1962.more
A visit to a traditional healer in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Before our trip to Harrisonburg, Virginia last month, I took the time to research restaurants and things to do while visiting. We weren't really interested in keeping overly busy, so I searched for low-key things to do. On our list were a sushi restaurant and a visit to the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at James Madison University.
So, the day after our elopement, we got ready and headed out for the afternoon. The sushi restaurant we selected was Beyond, an Asian-fusion type restaurant, in downtown Harrisonburg. We arrived with just enough time to still order from the lunch menu, which of course is cheaper than the dinner menu. Yipper! It was the perfect temperature out, so we chose to sit in the beautiful outdoor section all by our lonesome. If I'm being honest, the sushi was good, but it wasn't anything to write home about. The calamari, on the other hand, was superb. It wasn't your typical calamari—this was large pieces (not just the rounds) fried to perfection and served with sriracha aioli. Out of this world! You're probably wondering where the pictures are…well, leave it to me not to take any. Epic fail, I know.
After lunch, we were off to the arboretum. Once we finally found the entrance (darn GPS!), it was like entering an oasis. The short driveway was completely lined with trees—like a road straight through a forest. Let me tell you, this place was gorgeous and the fall colors were phenomenal. There were very few people around, so it was incredibly peaceful and relaxing. This was definitely our kind of outing.


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Happy Weekend
01/ Nineteen breathtaking patterns found on Earth's surface.
02/ What I wouldn't give for a closetful of these minimal triangle hangers!
03/ Loving these gold foiled invitations that avoid feeling overly precious.
04/ Twelve lessons on climate change architects can learn from New Orleans.
05/ Here's that BBQ-inspired typeface you didn't know you needed.
06/ The stunning, unexpected colors of Antarctica and its penguins.
07/ I love a good multitasking credenza!
08/ Legendary fairytale princesses have gone wild in these mug shots.
09/ Tips on bouncing back from design and DIY failures, because we've all been there.
10/ Are flavored ice cubes the new popsicle – same idea, different form? (And good in cocktails!)
This week on Design Crush:
This month's music is here! Listen to Mixtape #37: In the Blackness of Magic.
Butts have never looked as good as they do in the paintings of Helena Wurzel.
An uncensored moving update on my slooow relocation to Pittsburgh.
Beautiful ceramics from Caroline Gomez for your home.
Notepads are my favorite.
Rikka Sormunen's super flat illustrations are so, so good.
Check out these 12 June DIYs to get your creative on.
Join me (and my pup Bebe!) for #Destination Summer's Oklahoma City stop!
Then check out the simple summer picnic bites I put together for a little backyard get together.
Happy Weekend
01/ A minimalist depiction of mental disorders.
02/ This zen rock garden is actually full of Japanese candy!
03/ Hilariously true animated gifs of basic tips and etiquette for surviving in NYC.
04/ Painstakingly crafting portraits of musicians made from cornflakes.
05/ Ringly lights up and buzzes when your phone needs you!
06/ This retired Boeing 727 was converted into a home in the woods. Would you dare?
07/ Picnic Lounge is an oversized blanket that resembles an antique rug. Clever.
08/ Smart ads for Keloptic turn impressionist art into realism.
09/ Social Planes take you offline – download, write, fold, and fly!
10/ When baristas and bartenders joins forces we are blessed with coffee cocktails.
This week on Design Crush:
Have you entered our Soundfreaq Sound Rise giveaway?! Wake up with this alarm/bluetooth speaker hybrid, it's sure to get your day off to a good start.
Eight art prints I wish I had room for on my walls this month.
Melissa Zexter hand-embroiders her own photography in the most beautiful way.
Industrialist meets rugged glam in the design of Maslo Jewelry.
Crazy incredible paintings/sculptures from Conrad Jon Godly.
I'm slowing going minimalist with my style and this modern lamp is my latest addition.
Childhood dreams and sketchbook drawings come to life thanks to Katharine Morling.
If you're looking for a super easy project this DIY Matchstick Holder is where it's at!
After seven years of blogging we finally have a Design Crush identity suite like pros.
Happy Weekend
01/ Love this complicated photoshoot done underwater on a shipwreck in Bali!
02/ This piece on Dogs of War is incredible.
03/ I'm all about Emily Henderson's cat rescue makeover that she shared this week.
04/ Jim Bachor took the problem of potholes into his own hands.
05/ I like that this DIY modern pet bowl stand can be height customizable.
06/ A room made out of chocolate where you can, YES, lick the walls!
07/ Beautiful product upcycling from Kurasuhito Kurasutokoro and Yusuke Komatsu.
08/ Coca-Cola has created a modular system to reuse their plastic bottles. (It's about time.)
09/ This is fascinating, people from around the world posing with their daily food intake.
10/ The Pastello Draw Act looks like a dream with its crazy crayons!
This week on Design Crush:
Beautiful experiments with dye and the sea by Arnaud Lajeunie.
I finally upgraded to a chair fit for a boss lady!
Andy Boot gives rhythmic gymnastic ribbons a second chance at life.
Area has flat out nailed simple but quality textiles for the home.
This cut paper alphabet from Tony Ziebetzki is so good.
A traditional game is reimagined with Pieces N Play Domino.
Big Happy Family is helping me stay organized as I dash out the door.
Whimsy Milieu is creating pieces that make every day a happy one.
Show you're passionate about the creamy treat with pudding 10 ways.
Happy Weekend
01/ Check out Cover Blubber, a stretchy, reusable airtight food wrap.
02/ Two anonymous art students illustrate motivational quotes on a chalkboard.
03/ No need to worry about cloudy night skies with MOON.
04/ Glacier Skywalk is a glass-floored walkway that hangs over the Canadian Rockies.
05/ These ice books are studded with local seeds and released into rivers.
06/ A guy spent years covering his Volkswagen Beetle in thousands of pieces of wood.
07/ Donate frequent flyer miles to The Extra Mile and people in need can see terminally ill loved ones.
08/ Would you stay in a hotel set up in once abandoned caves?
09/ The Beer Foamer creates the perfect foam to enhance flavor and looks good doing it.
10/ Design legend Massimo Vignelli is very sick and requesting your letters.
This week on Design Crush:
I'm all in when it comes to Yolanda Sanchez's paintings.
Work your creative juices with these 10 May DIYs.
Dreamy, beachy summer artscapes from Anna Topuriya.
Amping up school design with some modern classroom style!
Marc Aspinall has mid-century style nailed down.
I demand you make this Coconut French Toast with Strawberry Sauce this weekend.
BIG NEWS! Design Crush The Marketplace is open for business!
Just putting this summer wish list out there for the universe.
I shared how I remix grocery store flower arrangements.
Happy Weekend
01/ Death Wooed Us shows the beautiful places people have gone to die.
02/ It says a lot that I love this table, dubbed OCD, that organizes your daily objects.
03/ Invisible Barn uses mirrored panels to become just that.
04/ The NY Train Project shows off the signage of 118 subway stops in Manhattan.
05/ Fabric jellyfish and felted anemones make up the huge installation Underwater Flight.
06/ Bugaboo and Andy Warhol's estate team up to create these design savvy carriages.
07/ Check out the crazy cargo of Vietnam's motorbikes in Bikes of Burden.
08/ A studio in Scranton, PA challenged residents to get creative with the city's potholes.
09/ Peter Gentenaar creates billowing, surreal paper installations.
10/ Download the Game of Thrones version of Guess Who?!
This week on Design Crush:
If you haven't listened to Mixtape #36: We Belong to Where We're Going, now's the time.
Seriously loving the color and pattern play present in Quercus & Co.'s shop.
Margaux Roy's photography is pure summer.
Quirky clay pieces from LaMalconttenta.
Dreamy monotone washes of color make up Macarena Ruis-Tagle's Atmosphere.
Travel tips and tricks to help get you (happily) to your summer vacation destination.
LandStyle celebrates the landscapes we love through abstract art.
Beautiful minimal and functional leather goods from Sons & Daughters.
Porcelain ladies and sailor tattoos meet in the art of Jessica Harrison.
Happy Weekend
01/ I know you've been wondering what a drop of sea water looks like magnified 25 times.
02/ Tiffanie Turner's gigantic paper flowers are something to behold.
03/ Swingling is a portable playground swing you can take with you anywhere!
04/ Gigantic candy sculptures that look exactly like the real thing.
05/ The Drinkable Book has pages that are actually water filters.
06/ Delectably artistic chocolate bars from Unelefante.
07/ Books repurposed as an actual tabletop.
08/ Turns out security cameras are less intimidating with animals on them.
09/ Animal Architecture is an incredible book about the structures creatures create.
10/ Breakdancing Buddhist monks pay tribute to the late Adam Yauch.
This week on Design Crush:
A line of thirty Gingiber cards is being released at NSS.
I had so much fun creating this paint dipped copper necklace.
Karen Kimmel's Shape Shifter mobiles are so much fun!
We're celebrating National Burger Month (yup) with veggie burgers 10 ways.
Katharina Trudzinski's precarious sculptures are stunning.
JUST Keramik is a retro-meets-modern line of dinnerware I love.
Check out eight prints I can't stop thinking about in Prints: May Edition.
I'm loving the selection of textiles at Twofold.
Monica Ramos' paintings are making me daydream about the beach.
Happy Weekend
01/ My Toy Plane shows just that in fun and imaginative scenarios.
02/ Pretty silk scarves emblazoned with NASA satellite imagery from Slow Factory.
03/ The 10 Commandments of Typography. Follow 'em.
04/ The post-film lives of sixteen sets.
05/ Subtly geometric wooden iPad and MacBook sleeves from Grove.
06/ Fictitious Dishes depicts meals from famous works of literature.
07/ CATable end the battle for space with your feline companion(s).
08/ Each of BL76's price tag artworks is priced according to how many stickers are used!
09/ This hand-cranked sculpture made from popsicle sticks is a study in bird motion.
10/ This glow-in-the-dark energy efficient highway is beyond brilliant.
This week on Design Crush:
I'm teaching a class on creating a killer media kit next week at Alt for Everyone AND giving away 7 tickets! Have you thrown your name into the hat?
Lucite – modern chic or trashy cool?
Check out Wind & Willow Home and then support their Indiegogo to create a new soft goods line!
Crazy awesome collage work by David Woodward.
Don't forget the card this Mother's Day. And yes, it's only a week away!
April was mega crazy, and honestly I'm glad it's over.
One day I plan on hiring Erin Fitzpatrick to paint my portrait. You know, for posterity.
These kilim clutches prove it's not just fit for your floors these days.
People You May Meet illustrated me and my animal menagerie!
Happy Weekend
01/ Fruit Juices shows us exactly how much liquid is products from a single piece.
02/ Mysterious animal crates were left around Paris to announce the reopening of the zoo.
03/ A Tribute to Budgie showcases bird illustrations made from food.
04/ This Chinese beekeeper isn't afraid to wear a coat of 450,000 bees. Uhhh…
05/ The transparent Axor Starck V makes the everyday faucet beautiful.
06/ CafeCat slowly melts his marshmallow self away in your hot beverage.
07/ Check out the 50 most amazing tree houses in the world.
08/ Screen Identity is a 7-foot tall smartphone exhibiting our digital sense of self.
09/ A journey of self discovery that includes wearing other peoples' clothes.
10/ Rachel Sussman is on a journey to document The Oldest Living Things in the World.
This week on Design Crush:
I revealed the second half of my collaboration with Nissan – the new Murano!
Check out Houndworthy, a shop full of thoughtful things for pet and owner alike.
Dubbed one of the best gifts ever by my mom, Mother's Day + Kolo's photo books are a natural fit.
Taking a peek at my trip to Craftcation in retrospect.
I've dubbed 2014 The Year of the Textile, beginning with the lovely work of Caitlin Wilson.
Every Mother Counts + Minted have teams up to donate 20% of all art print proceeds through 4/28 to expectant mothers!
Tiny everyday objects are matched by color in the Tiny PMS Match project.
Modern birdhouses that both you and your avian visitors are sure to enjoy.
Serene dessert scenes from Jordan Sullivan.
Happy Weekend
01/ Project 22 is raising awareness about soldiers suffering from PTSD.
02/ Love this animation explaining how cats communicate feelings with their bodies.
03/ I've been waiting for the neckerchief to come back. (Seriously.)
04/ River Giants captures liquid splashes at high speeds.
05/ Secrets, tragedies, and more are inside Thomas Doyle's dioramas.
06/ City Clips create a skyline while saving your place!
07/WarkaWater towers collects condensation for drinking water.
08/ Metal Cats, you know just metal heads and their adorable feline friends.
09/ Incredible portraiture food art by artist Nadia Luongo.
10/ What happens when undeveloped film is swallowed… and retrieved.
This week on Design Crush:
I'm starting moving prep on my house, beginning with the guest bath.
It was definitely an Insta March – whew!
Check out a dozen ways to decorate eggs + Bing Rewards program.
Get a great backpack and help secondary students in Zambia with be packs.
Make one of my favorite DIYs yet – faux stained glass windows!
Crushing on Howkapow's spring collection in a big way.
I'd love to add a few of these geo ring holders on my dresser.
Meet my favorite new shoes for spring – Bucketfeet.
If you're in the love it camp, here's how to devour cheesecake 10 ways.
Happy Weekend
01/ It might be a digital rendering, but how great are these typographic office cubicles?!
02/ A ten foot tall origami elephant!
03/ Maps of the world created with iconic foods of their countries and continents.
04/ These sculptural crystal orbs might be the solution to climate change.
05/ A mayoral candidate is proposing turning abandoned Paris subway stations into more.
06/ Artist Echo Yang turns obsolete devices in Autonomous Machines that create art.
07/Facades reduces buildings to only their face.
08/ Check out two artists living in a giant hamster wheel in In Orbit.
09/ An updated twist on old-time school punishment in Vices, or I Will Not…
10/ Awkward meets hot as twenty strangers were asked to kiss in First Kiss.
This week on Design Crush:
If you haven't yet listen to Mixtape #34: There Was a Midnight Call, perfect weekend tunes.
I started some spring updates by adding some relaxing Minted art to the master bedroom.
Bright and beautiful textiles that do good from Elephant Landing.
My first attempt at Irish Soda Bread was a delicious success!
Responsibly well-made home goods from Katy Skelton.
Eight things I'd like to add to my walls in Prints: March Edition.
We're celebrating Pi Day with 10 pie recipes!
New blog fodder for you – 1-2-3 blogs I love.
I'm bragging about my pets with Kolo's Noci photo book.
This weekend is your last chance to enter our mega-giveaway with Drake General Store! Win $1,000 worth of their favorite products.


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Accelerating the Adoption of Technical Practices
Agile teams are supposed to take responsibility for how they work and how they learn. But what if you need to jump-start that learning? Agile transformation is about making this happen rather than waiting for it to happen. You need to get your team to learn the technical side of agile, and soon. Here are some effective approaches.
Scott Barnes Clifford Berg
November 12, 2014
Agile: Don't Worry, It's Natural
Although the idea of repeatedly exercising the full development lifecycle on smaller chunks of the requirements is newer to the software industry, it isn't at all new to many other aspects of life and nature. We have been agile practitioners for quite some time, and the software development industry is just catching up. John Ryskowski addresses a few examples.
John Ryskowski
October 22, 2014
Overcoming Resistance to an Agile Process Rollout
Many engineering leaders and agile coaches believe that transitioning to agile is simply a matter of process training and expert advice. But frequently, it means that deeply ingrained habits need to be changed. This article identifies eight steps that address the wider organizational shifts implied by agile and will help create buy-in from your team.
Jonathan Levene
October 8, 2014
Management Myth 33: We Need a Quick Fix or a Silver Bullet
A new approach to projects or a new tool is not a quick fix or a silver bullet. Too often, you have ingrained, systemic problems that require a cultural change. That doesn't mean a new approach or a new tool won't help. It can. But you also need to adjust the environment that caused the problems in the first place.
Johanna Rothman
September 16, 2014


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You Asked: I Want a Divorce
Dear Sugar,
I want out of my marriage so badly that I can hardly stand the idea of another moment in it. We tried counseling a few years ago, but the fact is I don't love my husband anymore, period. We have two young boys, and to be honest, I'm only in this now for them. I don't want to live like this anymore, but I don't know how to tell him that I want to leave. I feel guilty because he has no family to turn to, and if I leave him he will threaten to take our car. I know it's petty, but all I really have is our new car. At the same time, I don't want to leave him with nothing. How can I get out?
— Miserable Maggie
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Dear Miserable Maggie,
It sounds like you've truly hit your limit and need to deal with the situation quickly however, don't let your emotions get the best of you during this difficult time. Think rationally and plan ahead. Your concerns about the car lead me to believe that you don't have many resources once you leave. Make plans with family or friends and ask to stay with them for a while. Perhaps they can help you find a job and help care for your boys when they're not in school. One thing to remember is that if you can't come up with your own custody agreement for the children, the court will have to do so for you, so start considering how to work that out.
Once you've worked through some of these kinks internally, then broach the issue with your husband. Unfortunately there's no way to make this discussion easy except to be kind and honest. Tell him that you're not happy anymore and that you want a separation. Be clear that the children's happiness is the most important thing and hopefully you'll be able to work together to make this an easy transition. It's going to be very difficult for a while, but both you and your husband will make it through. Good luck.
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It's almost Halloween! This is probably the most overwhelming time of year for the parents of kids who are newly diagnosed with Celiac disease. Well, at least it was for us! But, thanks to our wonderful gluten free community, we're able to share with you an updated list of gluten free treats to help decipher what's safe and what's NOT ok to eat. We felt this information was too important and wanted to share it, so we compiled this list from several gluten free advocate sources, including Celiaccentral.org, Surefoodsliving.com, glutenfreenourishme.com, and glutenaway.blogspot.com. We want to thank them for being advocates for Celiac awareness! Please check them out!
We hope you find this to be helpful. FYI, gluten free labeling changes often based on product ingredients and supplier availability. What was once labeled or thought to be gluten free, may in fact no longer be safe. The point is, be vigilant. Educate yourself. This list may be helpful to you in a pinch, but it should not diminish the need to research things and verify them yourself. Most food manufacturers have a customer service phone number listed on their packaging or on their website. Call and ask the questions. That's what it's there for. I have never had a bad experience calling for information. I may not always get the answer I wanted, but I've never been brushed off either!
Happy Halloween! Stay safe and enjoy the fun and excitement! Here's the list:
- 3 Musketeers fun size
3 Musketeers Mint with dark chocolate
- -Act II Popcorn Balls
-Albert's Gummy Eyeballs
-Albert's Iced Halloween pops – Alien Pop, Baseball Pop, Basketball Pop, Boo Pop, Carousel Pop, ColorBlaster Pop, Football Pop, Happy Heart Pop, Hoppin' Pop, Lickin' Lips Pop, Lolliday Pop, Lollinotes, Pop-A-Bear, Soccer Pop, Alien Glow Pop, Buggin' Glow Pop, Burstin Bits, and
-Almond Joy
-Altoids (except for Altoids Smalls Peppermint)
-Amanda's Own Confections Chocolate shapes and chocolate lollipops
-Annie's Organic Bunny Fruit snacks
-Applehead, Grapehead, Cherryhead
- -Baby Ruth original and fun size
-Barrels of Candy
-Bazooka Big Mix (includes bubble gum, bubble gum filled candy, candy chews, and bubble gum filled lollipops)
-Bazooka Ring Pops
-Bazooka Push Pops
-Bazooka Baby Bottle Pops
-Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot Wicked Webs Berry Wave mini feet
-Betty Crocker Halloween fruit flavored snacks, including Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll–ups, and Mini Rolls
-Bit O Honey
-Big Blow Bubblegum
-Black Forest Gummy Tarantulas
-Black Forest Gummy Fun Bugs Juicy Oozers
-Bubbly lollipop and gum
-Butterfinger bar, original and fun size
- -Cadbury Adams Swedish Fish
-Cadbury Adams Sour Patch Kids and Sour Patch Extreme
-Candy Checkers, Target Brand
-Caramel Apple Pops (made by Tootsie Roll)
-Charleston Chew original and fun size
-Charms Blow Pops and Blow Pop Minis – may contain milk or soy
-Charms Candy Carnival Package – Blow Pops, Sugar Babies, Zip a Dee mini pops, Sugar -Daddy, Pops, Sugar Mama Caramel, Tear Jerkers sour bubble gum, Blow Pop Bubble – may contain milk or soy
-Charms Fluffy Stuff Spider Web cotton candy
-Chewy Atomic Fireballs
-Chewy Lemonheads and Friends
-Chupa Chups Fruit Lollipops
-Circus Peanuts by Spangler
-Clark Bars
-Colombina Scary Eyeballs bubblegum
-Colombina Fizzy Pops
-Comix Mix Candy Sticks – Tom and Jerry, Flintstones, Scooby
-Doo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Popeye
-Cracker Jack caramel coated popcorn and peanuts
-Crispy Cat Mint Coconut Candy Bar
-Crispy Cat Toasted Almond Candy Bar
-Crispy Cat Chocolate Marshmallow Candy Bar
- -Disney Halloween Candy Mix – jelly beans, gummies, candy bracelets and characters from Cars, Tinkerbell and Toy Story
-Dots Gumdrops – including Candy Corn Dots, Ghost Dots, and Bat Dots
-Dove pieces – Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate, Caramel, milk Chocolate
-Dubble Bubble bubblegum
-Dum Dum Chewy Pops
-Dum Dum Lollipops (including Shrek Pops)
- -Farley's Kiddie Mix – Smarties, SweetTarts, Now and Later, Jaw Breakers, Super Bubble and Lolli-pops
-Ferrara Pan Caramels
-Ferrara Pan Lemonhead & Friends candy mix – including Applehead, Cherryhead, Grapehead, Chewy Lemonhead & Friends, Chewy Atomic Fireball, and Red Hots
-Florida's Natural Healthy Treats Nuggets, Sour String, Fruit Stiks
-Fright Fingers Popcorn Kit
-Frankford's Bugs Gummy Candy
-Frankford's Gummy Body Parts
-Frankford's Marshmallow Pals
-Fun Dip
-Fun Dip Sour
- -Game Night boxes of candy game pieces (includes Operation, Sorry!, Monopoly, Life, and Clue)
-Goldenberg's peanut chews
-Grave Gummies (Yummy Gummies)
-Gummy Brush Paint Shop
-Gummy Pirate Choppers
- -Haribo Gold-Bears
-Heath milk chocolate English toffee bar and snack size – contains almonds
-Hershey's Bliss (Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Milk Chocolate with –Meltaway Center, White Chocolate with Meltaway Center, Milk Chocolate with Raspberry Meltaway Center, Dark Chocolate)
-Hershey's Kisses (Candy Corn flavored candy, Caramel, Caramel Apple flavored filling, Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Meltaway, Pumpkin Spice, Hugs, Hugs & Kisses, Cherry Cordial Creme, Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Special Dark)
-Hershey's Milk Chocolate bars and snack-size bars
-Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds snack-size bars
-Hershey's Nuggets (Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate with Almonds, Milk Chocolate with Toffee and Almonds, Special Dark, Special Dark with Almonds)
-Hot Tamales
-Hot Tamales Spray
-Hubba Bubba Gum
-Humphrey Popcorn Balls
- -Ice Cream Dipper (Blue Raspberry, Strawberry)
- -Jelly Belly beans – gluten–free, dairy–free
-Jolly Rancher hard candy and Doubles Candy
-Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Stix, Lollipops and Fruit Chews
-Jr. Mints fun size – may contain eggs
-Just Born Jelly Beans
-Just Born marshmallow treats
- -Kellogg's Spongebob Squarepants fruit flavored snacks
-Kraft Caramels
-Kraft Jet–Puffed Boo Mallows and Ghost Mallows
-Kraft Swedish Fish
-Kraft Sour Patch Kids and Sour Patch Extreme
- -Laffy Taffy Plain, Stretchy & Tangy and Rope
-LifeSavers Gummies including Big Ring Gummies, Sweet 'n' Sour, and Scary Assortment
-Lollipop Paint Shop
- -M&M's – original, peanut, peanut butter
-Mars M&M's – except pretzel M&M's
-Mars Dove chocolate products
-Mars Munch Nut bar
-Mars Snickers, Snickers Dark bars, fun size and mini's – may contain almonds
-Mary Janes
-Mallo Cup
-Marvel Heroes Candy Sticks (Hulk, Spiderman, Wolverine)
-Mega Warheads
-Melster Peanut Butter Kisses
-Milk Duds
-Mike and Ike
-Mike and Ike Spray
-Mini Mentos
-Mini Sour Dudes Straws
-Monstaz Pops (jack–o–lantern lollipops)
-Monster Hunt plastic monster eggs filled with candy bones, skulls and pumpkins (made for Target)
-Mounds dark chocolate fun size bars
-Mr. Goodbar
- -Necco's Sky Bar 4 in 1 chocolate bar
-Necco Wafers
-Necco Mary Janes
-Necco Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses – does contain peanuts
-Necco Sweethearts Conversation Hearts (available for Valentine's Day only)
-Necco Canada Mint & Wintergreen Lozenges
-Necco Haviland Thin Mints and Candy Stix
-Necco Clark Bars
-Necco Skybars
-Necco Haviland Peppermint & Wintergreen Patties
-Necco Candy Eggs
-Necco Talking Pumpkins (available at Halloween only)
-Necco Squirrel Nut Caramels and Squirrel Nut Zippers
-Necco Banana Split and Mint Julep Chews
-Necco Ultramints
-Nestle Milk Chocolate fun size bars
-Nestle Baby Ruth
-Nestle Bit–O–Honey
-Nestle Butterfinger (NOT Butterfinger Crisp or Butterfinger Stixx)
-Nestle Goobers – does contain peanuts
-Nestle Nips (both regular and sugar–free)
-Nestle Oh Henry!
-Nestle Raisinets – made on equipment that processes peanuts
-Nestle Sno–Caps
-Nestle Wonka Pixy Stix
-Nestle Wonka Laffy Taffy
-Nestle Wonka Lik–M–Aid Fun Dip
-Nestle Wonka Spree
-Nik-L-Nip wax bottles with juice
-Now and Later
- -Oh Henry!
-Operation Gummy Candy
- -Palmer Peanut Butter Cups – does contain peanuts
-Pay Day peanut caramel bar snack size
-Peanut M&M's
-Pearson's Bun candy – maple and roasted peanuts
-Pearson's Mint Patties,
-Pearson's Nut Goodies
-Pearson's Salted Nut Rolls
-Peeps Jack–o–lanterns, Ghosts, Peeps Pumpkins and Chocolate Mousse Cats – "Gluten Free"
-Pez candy – "Gluten Free"
-Pop Rocks
-Popcorn Expressions Kettle Corn Snack Bags
-Pixie Stix
-Pure Fun Halloween Pure Pops
- -Rain Blo Bubble Gum Eyes of Terror
-Razzles candy gum
-Red Hots
-Reese's Fast Break candy bars and snack size
-Reese's Peanut Butter Cups snack size and miniatures
-Reese's Pieces
-Reese's Select Peanut Butter Cremes
-Reese's Select Clusters
-Reese's Whipps
-Riviera Spooky Candy Rings
-Rolo chocolate covered caramels
- -Sidewalk Chalk
-Skeleton Pops (lollipops)
-Skittles includes Original, Sour, Wild Berry, Fizzl'd Fruits, and Crazy Core, including fun-size
-Smarties – (the small pastel–colored candies sold in rolls and made by Ce De). Also Candy Money, Candy Necklace, Easter Smarties, Giant Smarties, Giant Smarties Pops, Love Hearts, Mega Smarties, Smarties in a Pouch, Tropical Smarties, Smarties Double Lollies, Smarties Mega Lollies, Smarties Parties, Smarties Pops, and X-TREME Sour Smarties. Manufacturer states: These products contains NO: gluten, milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, or soy. (US only, NOT gluten-free in Canada).
-Snickers Fudge bar
-Soda Pop
-Sour Patch
-Spooky Candy Rings (eyeballs, Frankenstein heads and other shapes on rings)
-Starburst Fruit Chews and fun-size
-Starburst Gummibursts and Sour Gummibursts
-Sugar Babies
-Sugar Daddy Caramel Pops
-Super Bubble bubble gum
-Surf Sweets Gummy Worms
-Surf Sweets Gummy Swirls
-Surf Sweets Gummy Bears
-Surf SweetsFruity Bears
-Surf Sweets Jelly Beans
-Surf Sweets Sour Worms
-Surf Sweets Sour Berry Bears
-Swedish Fish
-Sweethearts conversation hearts Forbidden Fruits (candy packaging of The Twilight -Saga, New Moon the movie)
-Sweet's Candy Corn Taffy
- -Tootsie Caramel Apple Pops
-Tootsie Pops – original and mini
-Tootsie Rolls Midgies and snack bars
-Transformers Canpeasron's salted nut rolldy Mix – gummy shields, fruit chews, candy shields, gum rocks
-Twist and Glow, Twist and Glow Heart, Twist and Glow Pumpkin
- -Warheads – Extreme Sour hard candy and Sour QBZ chewy cubes
-Wonka Bottlecaps
-Wonka Chocolate Laffy Taffy
-Wonka Giant Chewy Nerds Jelly Beans
-Wonka Giant Pixy Stix
-Wonka Gobstopper Everlasting
-Wonka Gobstopper Chewy
-Wonka Fruit Tart Chews
-Wonka Fun Dip and Fun Dip Sour
-Wonka Laffy Taffy Ropes
-Wonka Mix–Ups
-Wonka Monster Mix–Ups – SweetTarts Skulls and Bones, Spooky Nerds, Howlin' Laffy Taffy
-Wonka Nerds – carry a cross contamination warning on the Spooky Nerds orange and fruit punch flavors
-Wonka Pixy Stix
-Wrigley's Gum
- -X–scream Mouth Morphers Fruit Gushers
- -York Peppermint Patties Pumpkins, York Peppermint Patties, York Peppermint Patties Jr's
- -Zed Candy Skulls and Bones