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Meet a Retro-Loving Indie Rocker Obsessed with Levi's and Leather
Indie rock fans are taking Eleanor Friedberger's new album Personal Record very, well, personally—and she couldn't be happier about it. "I think I've done a good job when people say they can relate to my songs," she says. "And that seems to be happening." Friedberger wrote Personal Record while on the road promoting her first solo album, Last Summer (2011). It's the Illinois native's second solo album while on hiatus from The Fiery Furnaces (her band with her brother Matthew). Friedberger says that for the first time, she wrote songs with a live audience in mind. "I had this period where I was learning so much and was more excited about music than I had been in a really long time," she says. "I was touring with a band, and showing this brand new material to the guys I was playing with. It was so much more collaborative than the last album had been. I played these songs live for the better part of a year, and once I got into the studio I knew exactly how they were going to sound. I'd never done that before." Inspired by '70s pop and recorded half in L.A., half in New York, Personal Record reverberates with catchy love songs and evokes the sounds of artists like Donovan, Sparks and Patti Smith. The upbeat first single "Staring at the Sun," with its chorus "If that was goodbye, then I must be high," is guaranteed to wiggle its way into your brain and stay there for days.
Like her new album, Friedberger's personal style is also '70s-inspired and laid-back. Friedberger is a worn-in Levi's kind of minimalist with an insatiable love of vintage duds and simple silhouettes. Read on to learn about Friedberger's best thrift store find, her favorite independent designer and the custom shoes she couldn't resist.
Lucky: Personal Record is your second solo album. How was the recording experience this time around?
It was better. It was different. It was kind of a continuation of the last one in a lot of ways. The last one really felt like more of a test just to see if I could do it. I really just started developing more confidence after that record. I worked with the same producer (Eric Broucek) and by this point we developed a great musical language. He's able to understand what kind of crazy shit I am talking about. If I say, "Oh, I want it to sound like this," now he knows what I mean.
So this is a more intimate album?
I wanted to play Last Summer live, and what was the easiest way to do it? With an acoustic guitar. As soon as I did that, I started writing new songs and playing other people's songs and covers. I knew I wanted to make a record as simple as this, I wanted the songs to translate and get through to people in this totally stripped-down way. I'd never tried to do that before. I thought the lyrics should be intimate as well. I've always loved using proper nouns and naming places in songs, and these places are very specific and they are universally appealing to people. People are identifying with these songs in a way that hasn't happened with anything in the past. All the songs I've written in the past are very autobiographical, so people think they know me from listening to my songs, which is great. And I think these songs, although they very much feel like me, people are just relating to them more. That makes me really happy.
How would you describe your style onstage?
It's pretty similar to how I dress in real life. I have yet to develop my stage costumes. There have been times when I am singing and not playing guitar, and for some reason, I swore I would never play guitar and wear a dress. There is something very uncomfortable about that to me. Now I've broken that. If I am playing an acoustic guitar I can wear a dress, but not an electric guitar. My rules have been breaking and changing. Last summer I played a concert in New York and I wore a dress and played an acoustic guitar, and that was the first time that ever happened. It seemed appropriate for that show. It was outside, it was hot, I was playing with another girl in the band and she was dressed like a tomboy and I was dressed a little bit sexier. There is never anything I wear onstage that I wouldn't wear walking down the street.
What inspires your personal style?
I think I am always drawn to the decade I was born in. I definitely like '70s stuff. I think I also have the figure for the clothes that were popular then. I am kind of lanky and tomboyish so I happen to look good in high-waisted pants. I definitely wear a lot of secondhand clothes and that's out of necessity because it's cheaper than buying new clothes and I don't want to buy cheap clothes. I feel like vintage is getting more and more expensive, though. It's also about creating a unique look. You aren't going to be worried that someone is going to be wearing the same thing.
Do you have a favorite spot to vintage shop?
That's a perk of touring. It's pretty common that there will be a vintage store near a rock venue. They kind of go hand in hand. It depends on how much time you have. I am a really good shopper for myself. I can go in someplace and look through everything in five minutes. I don't even have to try stuff on usually. I've gotten pretty good at it. I'm too good at shopping for myself.
What's your best vintage find?
I just got these jeans at this store called Narnia—it's one of my favorite vintage stores in New York. They're called AJs, and they have a diamond-shaped patch on the leg. And they have these snap pockets in the front, almost where you could put knee pads into the front. It's weird but I really like them.
You say you don't spend a lot of money on clothes, but do you ever splurge on anything?
I got these clogs at No 6.They're kind of expensive and I finally bought a pair. You can make your own custom clogs—they're really cute!
What are your three wardrobe essentials?
A pair of jeans, a button-down shirt and a leather jacket. I am into my vintage Levi's. I haven't found a better pair of jeans.
Where do you shop when you aren't shopping second hand?
In God We Trust in New York. They are independently owned and they make jewelry and clothes. They do most of the production in their store in Greenpoint, which is by where I live. They do a pretty good job of being independent and being successful. I admire them for that.
What's next for you?
My tour starts June 4, so I will be doing a lap around the U.S. and then touring throughout the year. I have been working on this short film for one of the songs. It's for the song "She's a Mirror." It's kind of like an extended music video. It's going to be a lot longer than the song, and it was shot on 16 mm film. It's going to be really beautiful.
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Overview | Dear Fifth Grade Students and Parents, Attached are the instructions for an independent home project that will take one month. One of the requirements of the Extended Learning Program is an independent project and the Everyday Math Program includes an excellent one that extends on what the students are learning in math. I have included a calendar to help with planning and completing the project. I will also send home weekly reminders on flyers and e-mail. The projects will be presented in class and at the Project Fair in May. Please spend some time brainstorming with your child about ideas for projects. Most of these fifth graders participated in Future Problem Solving and this is an ideal project to which to apply the process. I have added two requirements. First is that the $1,000,000 project must benefit the community in some way, people other than just the student's family and friends, as an extension of the usual project. This should encourage some discussion and research on how the student could have a positive impact. A list of some previous projects is attached. However, whatever project the student chooses should fit the resources you have available in terms of time and materials. Since this is an independent project, please limit your assistance as much as possible to logistical and advisory help and proofreading. The second requirement is that the student interview an expert about their project and include the questions they asked and the responses they got. I encourage the student to make the arrangements, perhaps with a phone call from a parent to smooth the way and reassure local merchants or state employees that the request is legitimate. I would be happy to provide written proof of the assignment or make a phone call if needed. Three dimensional models are welcome, but not required. Charts, graphs, diagrams, artwork, photographs, and videos are all excellent ways to extend on the basic project. In order to meet the standards, the instructions and paperwork attached must be completed as written. Please E-mail or call with any questions. Most fifth grade Extended Learning students across the district are participating in this exciting project, and I'm glad that Riverbend Students have the opportunity to do this meaningful project. |
Some Previous Project Topics | Animal Wildlife Center Artificial Turf Soccer Field Douglas Community Center Eaglecrest Lodge Addition Education Program on Family Abuse High-Tech Computers for School Laser Tag Arena Medical Clinic Medivac Plane to Seattle Nationwide Bank to Save Mountain Gorillas Outdoor Swimming Pool Orphans Camp Paintball Park Physical Rehabilitation Center Raptor Center Sea School Camp Second Crossing to Douglas Shelters for School Bus Stops Sports Museum Teen Computing Center Training Boat for Southeast Alaska Water Safety Program Water Park |
Use this checklist to make sure you have completed all the steps. I will use a copy of this sheet and the rubric below to score your project.
1. Project contract, signed by both you and at least one of your parents, indicating that you and your parents understand and intend to complete all components of the Million Dollar Project. 2. Construct a PowerPoint presentation that fully describes your project. Include the following: A. Text: Content:
B. Visuals: Some kind of visual that relates to your project. This could be
C. Data (exported from Excel):
3. Presentation: You will present your project to the class for part of your grade, so you should practice your presentation. You will be graded on whether you included all the elements above and the following:
4. You will also need to turn in: A. Interview Notes
B. Category Accounting Sheets.
C. Total of Major Categories Accounting Sheet.
D. Conversion of your PowerPoint presentation into web pages
5. Video of your presentation
Time Line | We are very fortunate to have access to the new computers in the library every day during reading, so most of the work on this project will be able to be done at school. Students are encouraged to do additional research at home. The interview needs to be done outside of class time.
Week One: Project Overview. Your teacher will go over these expectations and present a sample Million Dollar Project presentation, hopefully teaching you how to effectively present information to an audience, using PowerPoint as a visual aid. You need to discuss with your parents what topic would be appropriate for you. Read over and write down any questions about these instructions. (February 20 - 27, 2007) Week Two: Beginning the Research: Using search tools and appropriate key words, begin researching your topic. Think about what you already know about the topic, what you don't know but want to know, and who might know that information. Bookmark in your web browser any URL's that you might want to return to or cite. Using the Million Dollar Project PowerPoint template, start fleshing out your project. (February 28 - March 6, 2007) Week Three: Gathering Data. Continue finding information and filling in the Excel spreadsheet with different worksheet pages for each category. Your teacher will show you how to format your document with different worksheet pages for each major category, a category summary worksheet, and a worksheet with your pie chart. You will also learn how to write some simple formulas to do your calculations. Here is a sample Excel spreadsheet for this project. Set up your interview, if you haven't already! Decide what visuals your proposal needs and plan for acquiring them. (March 12-16, 2007) Make sure you have considered each of the following categories: • Ongoing Labor Week Four: Continue Working and Proofreading. This may be the time when you have to reduce the scope/size of the project, so that it can be finished on time! Continue talking to your parents about the project. You should be finished with your interview, and including information from the interview in your proposal. (March 19-23, 2007) Week Five: Bringing it Together and Applying Principles of Design: By now you should have all the information you need in hand, so that we can quickly convert it, using PowerPoint and Excel, into your presentation. Whatever extras such as artwork or models should be under construction by now so you'll have time to complete them. You will be reminded about the principles of design, including:
(April 2-6, 2007) Week Six: Getting Ready to Present. We will review the presentation expectations in the rubric below. Students who have finished their PowerPoint slide show and Excel spreadsheets will have the opportunity to practice presenting their proposals and make adjustments for timing. (April 9-13, 2007) Week Seven: Presentations. Our entire fifth grade EL class will be the audience for the Million Dollar Project presentations. Students will be videotaped giving their presentations. (April 16-20, 2007) Week Eight : Reflection and Extentions. Students will complete a brief reflection on their own and their classmates presentations. If there is time, we will embed the video of the presentations into the slide shows and/or convert the slide shows into web pages. (April 23-27, 2007) |
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It was around 1999 that my mother decided that after being without a dog for many years, she wanted to get a pet, and she had her mind set on a black lab. She had already picked out the name "Sage". Being the veterinarian in the family, she trusted me to find her the appropriate pet.
As luck would be, a local client bred labs. All of their pups seemed to have very nice dispositions. They happened to have a six month old female that for some reason had not sold yet, and she quickly became "Sage".
My mom was excited. My dad was not. He wanted no part of this. In the end, however he loved Sage, and she became a close companion to him. Even on his death bed he had the energy to ask how Sage was doing. After that, Sage was my mom's closest friend as she lived by herself for many years out in the country. She was with her until she had to be placed in a nursing home, at which point my brother in Michigan took her (I desperately wanted to take her, but with four dogs already I was past my marital limit).
Sage over the years has been a wonderful companion. She was as good natured as a dog could be. She has always loved everyone-all people and all other animals. She tolerated my elderly parents inactivity, but when my brothers and I were home she would bother us incessantly to go for a walk, run or snowshoe. Up until the age of twelve, she was almost tireless. Always particularly loyal to me , she would always sleep in my room at night but would always wake me up early knowing full well that if I got up, I would taker her for a run. She loved the company of my other dogs and would obnoxiously play for hours, even in the evenings when we all desperately wanted to relax.
As my mom's health deteriorated, Sage would live at our house for weeks at a time when mom could not care for her. Once better, I always took Sage back, though, because my mom's wish was to "be in my home with my dog" This went on until the permanent move to the nursing home and my younger brother taking her. Now every get together with my brothers includes my four dogs, my older brothers two, and aging Sage.
My mom's health and dementia have progressed to the point that she barely remembers Sage. Seeing her jogs a memory, but her emotions are bland. Sage at 15 years is feeble, weak and she has respiratory problems. She tries to walk with us, but often falls and cannot get up. Seeing her recently brought the sad realization that she has limited time left. It makes us all sad to see her like this, but like mom, her life has been wonderful and full, and no one can cry for the time they have had.
More than a pet, Sage has been a family member for the entire family. We will all miss her when the time comes. When it does her ashes will rest next to our father's, as will mom's some day. It is only appropriate that they all be close together forever. Pet of the month? Heck, she is the pet of the decade.


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NYT's Bogdanich, JS's Fauber on how to get people to talk to you
ORLANDO — When Walt Bogdanich first applied for a job as a reporter at The New York Times, he was told: "We don't see a place for you" at the paper.
But he refused to take no for an answer and continued to send clips to the Times until he was finally let into the fold — not as a reporter — but as an editor.
Now its business investigations editor, he went on to win three Pulitzer Prizes, two of them at the Times.
Also a winner of the 2007 Barlett & Steele Award for Investigative Business Journalism, Bogdanich and fellow 2010 winner, John Fauber of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, spoke to about 70 attendees of the Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) Conference on how to produce work worthy of the award. Named after the investigative reporting duo of Don Barlett and Jim Steele, the awards have been given by the Reynolds Center since 2007. | Tipsheet (PDF) by Bogdanich and Fauber: 11Tips on Successful Business Investigations
How do you get people to talk to you?
Bogdanich, who won both Pulitzer and Barlett & Steele awards for stories on contaminated drugs exported from China, said being determined and identifying a source's sense of duty have helped him gain the information to move forward on tough projects.
"Everyone has a motive to speak to you," he said. "You have to figure out what that motive is."
Bogdanich explained that one of the secrets to his success is establishing contact with subjects early on in the project's development.
"Be honest, but don't be too specific," he warned, noting that the story will likely change and evolve. When it does, journalists risk being accused of dishonesty if they disclose too much in those earlier conversations.
The benefit, Bogdanich has found, is that early contact can produce statements on the record, which later can be proven untrue as the investigation continues.
"You can hang them on their own words," he said.
Conversely, Fauber, senior medical reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, noted that most subjects are "put on notice" before he even contacts them and know quite well where the line of questioning will lead. Fauber won his Barlett & Steele Award for an occasional series of stories that he's written over the last two years on conflicts on interest in the medical industry.
"I'd love to be able to talk to them," he said, but it just doesn't seem to happen.
Both journalists agree that confrontational interviewing is less effective, and perhaps less popular, than it once was.
"My view has evolved," Bogdanich said. "When I started out [in IRE], we used to have sessions on the confrontational interview. I don't see that as much nowadays." He noted, however, that some in the broadcast industry believe it's a necessity.
When interviewing sources, Bogdanich is opposed to going into interviews with pre-set, numbered questions.
"You need to go in there with a broad outline of what you're looking for," he said. "Follow your own curiosity."
Where do story ideas come from?
When asked how they each came up with their award-winning investigative projects, Fauber and Bogdanich agreed that the concepts came from stories that their own papers had published.
"If you read your own newspaper," Bogdanich said, "you'll see all sorts of leads in the story that [the original reporter] just didn't have time to pursue."
Fauber was tipped off to the conflicts of interest in the medical industry thanks to a story two reporters covered in The Journal Sentinel. He said he was shocked by the amount of money that changed hands between doctors, medical schools and corporations.
Bogdanich said that the stories he's drawn to often don't excite his editors.
"The kinds of stories I pick are often in some dark corner," Bogdanich said, noting that editors often haven't heard of the topic and people aren't talking about it. He said that journalists must believe in themselves and in their story.
Fauber said that awards are great, but his main goal is to find stories that resonate with the audience. He advised journalists to look at potential stories from the perspective of their readers.
"Some stories have a natural audience and will write themselves," he said.
Focus on systemic failure
Another of Bogdanich's tips is to "focus on the barrel, not the apple."
"It's never the fault of one person," he said, adding that understanding why someone did something wrong is just as is important as the wrong itself. "How is the system of checks and balances breaking down?"
When tackling an investigative topic, Bogdanich suggested that journalists take a unique, uncharted approach to the usual issues.
"Tell people something they don't know, as [Don] Barlett and [Jim] Steele say," he recommended. "Challenge the conventional wisdom whenever possible."
Entries for the 2011 Barlett & Steele Awards, which offer $8,000 in prizes, are being accepted through Aug. 1.


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I talked to the friend that my other friend was reffering to (read last entry if you haven't, it'll make more sense.) and she said that friend number one jumps to conclusions....Lol. Kay, well, anyways, we talked for a bit, then she let on that her male cousin and friend were there. :-)
We talked in sript, and it was pretty good. Friend number 2 ended up falling asleep (same with her cousin) till it was just me and the friend that was at her house. So, they actually managed to cheer me up. :-)
I might be going over to a friend's house for a band practice...Lol. I'm...nervous, because I've never been to her house, but one of my friends (who accepts me) will also be there, so it should be good. :)
I'm trying not to think about what my friend told me a year ago, about Ms. Slackson....about Ms. Slackson supposedly telling my friend that she didn't want me to exclaim at stuff or whatever. My counsellor pointed out that Ms. Slackson would have come up to me and told me that she had a problem with it. I feel like an idiot, now......I don't want to have to worry about fucking "intentions and consequences" anymore....Jesus. I just don't. I don't even want to be inside my own mind, anymore. I think I need a break. Lol.


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Our bodies have a built-in 24-hour cycle, which doctors call the circadian rhythm. Researchers have started to realise that these natural rhythms also apply to medical conditions and have implications for treatment. In the 1980s it was discovered that some cancer patients had significantly reduced side effects if chemotherapy was given at the right time of day. Asthma is at its worst at 4am, when cortisol levels in the body are at their lowest, but trials suggest drugs taken at 3pm ensures they're at optimum level during this crucial period of the night. Heart attacks often happen shortly after waking up because blood pressure surges at that time; two drugs have been developed that can be taken last thing at night, but whose action is delayed several hours until they are most needed. The medical profession is starting to use the term chronotherapy for such treatments that work in harmony with the body's natural time rhythms. The study of the process is chronotherapeutics.
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Investigators say at least 70 teenagers have come forward in a Facebook lewd photos case involving a male Southern California teacher who posed as a girl to lure boys into online relationships.
Irvine police say 30-year-old Zachary Reeder, who was arrested last weekend and posted $1 million bail, convinced the boys to send him sexually explicit photographs of themselves.
It's not believed Reeder had any in-person contact with the boys.
Reeder is a history teacher at Servite High School, a Catholic all-boys school.
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Clayton, Are you still working on the Shearman-Goss families? I quite agree with your posting. It seems highly unlikely that Thomas Goss only had one wife considering the long child-bearing period. I also wonder if John Shearman may have had a wife prior to Catherine who was mother of the first Mrs. Goss. Thomas Goss and his first wife did not seem to name a dau Catherine, but it is more a matter of the gap within the children of John Shearman that raises this question, though many of the birth dates are unknown and I have not given it much thought. Have you worked on the Shearman family? I rather think more could be done on the subject, though it may well lead into some burned record county. There is evidence more Shearmans showed up in Granville Co besides John and his family, but I have not really investigated them. I have been curious about a single reference in the 1770's in Charles City County, Virginia, to a Michael Shearman who was a school master. It was that same county which had a Michael "Sherman" from the late 17th century through the 1720's. It is a burned record county, of course. but if the 1770's Michael Shearman is a descendant of the earlier man it is evidence the family may have used both spellings of the surname. The schoolmaster is probably not John Shearman's son who was apparently in Granville during the 1770's. However, there was apparently a degree of education within the John Shearman family as books are mentioned twice within John's will. They were all given to Michael except for two books of Bunyan's works given to John. The given name Michael is not rare, but it is fairly uncommon. (I assume the spelling, "Mishael" in John Shearman's will is just a mistake?) I do not know if I have ever checked to see if an inventory or any additional papers exist for the John Shearman Sr estate. Have you inquired? I have the file for John Shearman Jr who died intestate and it was extremely helpful in proving his children. During the period of settlement most of John Jr's children were in Russell Co Va. (I descend from John Jr though his dau Elizabeth who married John Burch.) Any thoughts or any more information? Gary E Young Washington, DC Notify Administrator about this message?
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Because I love to cook and yet have such a full schedule, I'm always on the prowl for recipes that are either 1)unique, fresh and quick or 2) can be made in a crockpot and don't taste like mushy meat/vegetable concoctions. The weekends are my time to experiment and bake special breads/muffins that can be enjoyed throughout the week.
My favorite food to cook/experiment with is Mexican/Southwest cuisine - I LOVE a hint of chipotle pepper - in marinades, sauces, salsas and even guacamole...yum! I really love all kinds of food and I'm definitely not a picky eater.
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Romeoville resident Jim Zupancic votes in the Plainfield Township Administrative Center Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in Plainfield. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
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JOLIET — Voter turnout for Tuesday's primary was much lower than four years ago. low Tuesday in Will County, County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots said.
Based on early voting numbers, Will County, County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots previously had predicted a 30 percent turnout. Now, that number appears to be even lower.
"When we talked to the polling places and judges, voter turnout was low. So my estimate may even be high," she said Tuesday night.
The last presidential primary, in 2008, drew a 43 percent turnout, Voots said.
However, all results from Tuesday are unofficial until provisional and grace-period ballots are counted in two weeks, she said.
Those who did cast ballots Tuesday said they felt a sense of duty.
"Voting is important because if you don't vote, you don't have a voice," said Charisse Beach.
Hungarian-born John Gothard said he votes simply because he is an American citizen. He said that participating in elections is decreasing, something he considers to be a problem.
Another man, Melvin Cornelius, recalled what it was like for African-Americans back in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He agreed that voting is an important part of being free.
"One vote is one vote," he said.
There weren't many people who vocalized a loyalty to a political party. Those who did had strong opinions.
"I'm voting all Republican, if that tells you anything," said Don Carlson, who claims the economy is main reason why he voted. "The country is being destroyed by socialism."
Beach said she wanted to vote this primary more than ever.
"I want to keep those idiots, those Republican idiots out of the realm of possibility of winning," she said. "That's my main concern."
Marianne Manley said she came to vote not only to support President Obama, but also because of Joliet's electricity referendum.
"It's a good responsibility of every American citizen to have the right to vote, and sometimes the primary candidates are more important than the ones who are actually running," she said.
"We don't have a lot of choice since many of the candidates are running unopposed," said Tom Manley.
Several people asked not to be mentioned by name. They said their vote was a private right as Americans.
"It is our duty, that's for sure," one woman said. "If we didn't do it, a lot of things would be taken away from us."
Some voters were hopeful that Illinois could be a swing state in the race.
"It's exciting. We could be a deciding factor," said Kerry Schaefer, a Republican voter from Mokena.
"Illinois could make a difference. I don't know if it will," said Dianne Ross, a Homer Glen voter. "That's what makes it exciting. Nothing is a given. People are not always predictable."
Despite the focus on the Republican presidential candidates, there were other reasons people came to the polls on a beautiful March day — including local Democratic races and referendums.
"The Republicans have put on such a poor showing I felt I had to support the Democratic candidates," said Suzi Opoka, of New Lenox.
Ron Kastner, of Mokena, voted "to get some Democrats elected because they are for the working people," he said.
Angie Holland and Sheri Elsouso were against deer culling, saying they moved to Homer Glen for its natural beauty.
Culling is "cruel," Holland said. "That is not living in harmony with nature."
Rgarding the presidential race, she said, "I'm not too sure about that."
L.V. Cutforth, of Homer Glen, said the forest district should have allowed — and charged for — bowhunting.
"They could have made money on this," he said. "but, no, they're not that brilliant."
Some polling places in Will County changed. Cutforth went to the wrong one and said that if he could find the right now, he would be "voting for Herbert Hoover."
Voots said she reduced the number of polling places from 445 to 303, citing early voting, expected low voter turnout and a need to save money.
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Sarah Palin porn star lookalike Lisa Ann will strip during Republican convention
GQ magazine has a feature interview with Lisa Ann, who's best known as the adult-film star who played Sarah Palin in Hustler magazine's Who's Nailin' Paylin'.
Lisa Ann will be in Tampa, Florida during this year's Republican convention—not to give a speech about the lamestream media, but to perform a pole-dance routine at a local stripbar called the Dollhouse.
She revealed to the magazine that she won't be using any Alaska props in her show, so that means no hockey sticks, no ice-fishing gear, and definitely no images of Russia on the horizon.
GQ asked Lisa Ann why men are attracted to Palin.
"I don't know," she replied. "It actually really blows my mind. It blows my mind at how many men across the country voted just because she was so hot. I'm like, 'Oh, that is so crazy.' But if you think about it, years ago, it was the same with the Kennedys. A lot of women voted for Clinton because of his appearance. So, we've seen that. We've finally got to see what that's like with the male demographic and I think it's even stronger because I believe that probably more men vote than women. As sad as that is."
You can compare Lisa Ann's image above to the real thing as Palin appeared in her speech to the 2008 Republican National Convention (see below).
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The nation's top special operations commander ordered military files about the Navy SEAL raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout to be purged from Defense Department computers and sent to the CIA, where they could be more easily shielded from ever being made public.
Al-Qaida confirms Osama bin Laden death, vows revenge
TULSA - Friday morning, social media and news wires began lighting up with the news: An Internet posting by al-Qaida confirms the death of the terrorist organization's erstwhile leader, Osama bin Laden.
It also claims that al-Qaida will soon release an audio recording from bin Laden, recorded about a week before his death.
Within minutes, several news agencies -- including Reuters, BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera -- had picked up the story, quoting the post signed by "the general leadership" of al-Qaida.
The statement warned that Americans' "happiness will turn to sadness, their blood will be mingled with their tears."
Another passage read: "The blood of the holy warrior sheik, Osama bin Laden, God bless him, is too precious to us and to all Muslims to go in vain. We will remain, God willing, a curse chasing the Americans and their agents, following them outside and inside their countries."
The statement was entitled "You lived as a good man, you died as a martyr," and stressed the notion that al-Quaida would live on and continue its war of terror.
"The soldiers of Islam will continue in groups and united, plotting and planning without getting bored, tired, with determination, without giving up until striking a blow," it reads.
It didn't outline any specific plan of action, but did call on Pakistanis to rise up in revolt against its leaders in order to "cleanse the shame."
Strangely, the writers of the statement seemed not to know about the Obama administration's announcement that bin Laden had been buried at sea.
It warned that his body must be handed over to the bin Laden family immediately, and that "any harm (to the body) will open more doors of evil, and there will be no one to blame but yourselves."
The statement did not go into any details about the audio statement by bin Laden, other than to say it would release it "soon."
While Friday's dramatic developments include the first public statement from al-Qaida directly reacting to bin Laden's death, the Yemeni branch of the organization had previously confirmed the news through the Arabic news network, Al Jazeera.
The network quoted the Yemeni representative as saying "at first we did not believe it, but we got in touch with our brothers in Pakistan who have confirmed it."
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A federal appeals court is backing the U.S. government's decision not to release photos and video taken of Osama bin Laden during and after a raid in which the terrorist leader was killed by U.S. commandos.
A senior al-Qaida leader and son-in-law of Osama bin Laden, captured in Jordan in the past week, pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court in New York to plotting against Americans in his role as the terror network's top spokesman.


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Should you play a priest in WoW?
If you're just getting started with WoW -- or even if you aren't -- picking the perfect class to play can be a challenge. But the number of class options doesn't mean you need to close your eyes and see where your cursor lands in order to pick the class you're going to play. With a bit of research, you can make an informed decision on which class best fits how you like to game -- and we're here to help. Today, we're talking about priests, spiritual devotees who unleash the powers of light and shadow to heal or harm.
Priests are unique in their talent specializations: while specializations for most classes mean multiple ways to do damage or fill different class roles, priests are the only class with two healing-focused specializations: holy and discipline. These two specs offer very different ways to heal, which can make priests very versatile healers... if you're into that kind of thing. But even if you aren't, don't count priests out as on offensive class: their shadow specialization gives them access to a powerful arsenal of damage spells, which could make priest the class for you even if you never want to cast a healing spell.
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Tom Hennessy is the owner of Colorado Boy Pub & Brewery. It is his sixth brewery over the past 18 years. He is the creator of Frankenbrew, a cult classic 1995 video on how to build inexpensive breweries. This book is the result of years teaching many students how to open their own breweries.
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Hey everyone I've got a request, I know that there is a Stuey voice pack out there at www.levels4you.com but wouldnt it be amazing if there was an actual stuey model?? So my question is does anyone think they can make a model of Stuey Griffin from Family guy..?? :D
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Our first look at the HornetTek Hover from the side shows the 50mm fan and the base of the unit. The enclosure is very stable with the base keeping the enclosure upright.
On the front side we see that the Hover is a little wider than most enclosures, but this also adds to stability. Also, the strip running down the middle of the Hover is a light bar that glows blue when powered on.
The other side is nearly identical to the first; we see some additional product branding here that was not on the left side.
On the back is where the action is located. Here we see connectors for power, eSATA and USB as well as a power switch. I would have rather seen a power switch on the front of the drive where it would be a little easier to access.
The top cover is held closed with a single #2 Philips screw, once it is removed you can easily access the enclosures internals. Here we see the mechanism that allows you to easily review the drive from the enclosure.
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MPs to scrutinise palliative and end of life care in England
Together for Short Lives has welcomed the decision of a key parliamentary body to look into the way in which palliative and end of life care is commissioned and provided in England.
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Phillips live 24 hour TV marathon for Text Santa
TV presenter Phillip Schofield will be taking part in an exciting TV marathon on Monday 1 December, kick starting ITV's annual fundraising charity extravaganza Text Santa!
Oct 23 2014
Developing a new approach to palliative care funding in England
NHS England has published a 'draft development currency' for palliative care for comment from the palliative care community. This is the next stage of work to develop a funding system based on the needs of children and adults who need palliative care. NHS England invites comment from clinicians, commissioners and providers to help shape the further development of the model. The engagement period runs until 22 November 2014.
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Dobbies - Christmas Charity Night
Together for Short Lives is delighted to have been chosen as Dobbies Garden Centres Christmas charity partner!
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Text Santa's show hosts revealed
Together for Short Lives is delighted to have been chosen as one of the beneficiary charities for this year's ITV Text Santa appeal.
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Here to help – Introducing our new Family Companion
Together for Short lives launches new edition of its flagship Family Companion
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Health and wellbeing boards should consider needs of dying children
Help the Hospices recently assessed the extent to which England's 152 health and wellbeing boards consider the needs of people approaching the end of their lives in joint health and wellbeing strategies (JHWSs). The research found that only 43% of boards have done so.
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Global Radio make some noise to support UK children's hospices
Together for Short Lives is thrilled to be chosen as one of the charities to benefit from Global Radio's exciting new appeal, Make Some Noise.
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Our group of 6 adults had a great stay this fall. The weather kept us indoors one day and the home offered great room and rescourses to keep us busy and also strech out. You will not be disappointed!! Close to most of the mountians, the pond is just beautiful, a really sweet NH setup. Lucky to have had the chance to stay here.
Fantastic! Gorgeous view!
We had a great time. The property was exactly as it was advertised. The view was amazing and the location was remote, but close enough to enjoy the surrounding towns. We had a wedding at the Mountain View Grand and the house was only a 12 minute drive which was great. It snowed 6 inches while we were there and the owners had someone come plow us out! I can't recommend this property enough. Hoping to come back in the summer!
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I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house is very sentimental to my family. My paternal grandfather and his siblings were born and raised in this house. (I actually slept in what was my great-uncle's bedroom!)
We also were friends of one of the former owners. (The person who moved the house from the main road.) So this was the perfect place to have our family reunion. We felt like we were "home".


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Although this is all drawings and no (traditional) text, Obsessive Consumption by Kate Bingaman-Burt reads like a book. Part journal, part diary, part sketchbook, Obsessive Consumption is a glimpse into a life of an indie craftsperson and artist and a tidy bit of social commentary to boot. For years, the artist has been drawing a picture every day of something that she has purchased. It can be a big-ticket item or a can of pop, but something must be recorded on a daily basis. Are patterns revealed? You bet. Bingaman-Burt, an assistant professor of graphic design and much involved in craftivism, has provided a wonderful slice of life in this pictorial biography. The book is beautifully designed and just plain feels good: best read sprawled across a bed after a long day of deskwork and no shopping whatsoever.
Paperback, 206 pages. Princeton Architectural Press, 2010. $13.57 at Amazon.


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FCC Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the authority
in the United States of America that creates and enforces the use of airwaves throughout the entire
radio frequency spectrum. This group of documents contains the entirety of the
FCC Part 15 regulations
that concern unlicensed radio frequency devices. As with all government documents, this material
is in the public domain and may be freely copied so long as the content is not changed. This copy
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[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 47, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 47CFR15.403]
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PART 15_RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES--Table of Contents
Subpart E_Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Devices
Sec. 15.403 Definitions.
(a) Access Point (AP). A U-NII transceiver that operates either as a bridge in a peer-to-peer connection or as a connector between the wired and wireless segments of the network. (b) Available Channel. A radio channel on which a Channel Availability Check has not identified the presence of a radar. (c) Average Symbol Envelope Power. The average symbol envelope power is the average, taken over all symbols in the signaling alphabet, of the envelope power for each symbol. (d) Channel Availability Check. A check during which the U-NII device listens on a particular radio channel to identify whether there is a radar operating on that radio channel. (e) Channel Move Time. The time needed by a U-NII device to cease all transmissions on the current channel upon detection of a radar signal above the DFS detection threshold. (f) Digital modulation. The process by which the characteristics of a carrier wave are varied among a set of predetermined discrete values in accordance with a digital modulating function as specified in document ANSI C63.17-1998. (g) Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is a mechanism that dynamically detects signals from other systems and avoids co-channel operation with these systems, notably radar systems.
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(h) DFS Detection Threshold. The required detection level defined by detecting a received signal strength (RSS) that is greater than a threshold specified, within the U-NII device channel bandwidth. (i) Emission bandwidth. For purposes of this subpart the emission bandwidth shall be determined by measuring the width of the signal between two points, one below the carrier center frequency and one above the carrier center frequency, that are 26 dB down relative to the maximum level of the modulated carrier. Determination of the emissions bandwidth is based on the use of measurement instrumentation employing a peak detector function with an instrument resolution bandwidth approximately equal to 1.0 percent of the emission bandwidth of the device under measurement. (j) In-Service Monitoring. A mechanism to check a channel in use by the U-NII device for the presence of a radar. (k) Non-Occupancy Period. The required period in which, once a channel has been recognized as containing a radar signal by a U-NII device, the channel will not be selected as an available channel. (l) Operating Channel. Once a U-NII device starts to operate on an Available Channel then that channel becomes the Operating Channel. (m) Peak Power Spectral Density. The peak power spectral density is the maximum power spectral density, within the specified measurement bandwidth, within the U-NII device operating band. (n) Maximum Conducted Output Power. The total transmit power delivered to all antennas and antenna elements averaged across all symbols in the signaling alphabet when the transmitter is operating at its maximum power control level. Power must be summed across all antennas and antenna elements. The average must not include any time intervals during which the transmitter is off or is transmitting at a reduced power level. If multiple modes of operation are possible (e.g., alternative modulation methods), the maximum conducted output power is the highest total transmit power occurring in any mode. (o) Power Spectral Density. The power spectral density is the total energy output per unit bandwidth from a pulse or sequence of pulses for which the transmit power is at its peak or maximum level, divided by the total duration of the pulses. This total time does not include the time between pulses during which the transmit power is off or below its maximum level. (p) Pulse. A pulse is a continuous transmission of a sequence of modulation symbols, during which the average symbol envelope power is constant. (q) RLAN. Radio Local Area Network. (r) Transmit Power Control (TPC). A feature that enables a U-NII device to dynamically switch between several transmission power levels in the data transmission process. (s) U-NII devices. Intentional radiators operating in the frequency bands 5.15-5.35 GHz and 5.470-5.825 GHz that use wideband digital modulation techniques and provide a wide array of high data rate mobile and fixed communications for individuals, businesses, and institutions.
[69 FR 2687, Jan. 20, 2004, as amended at 69 FR 54036, Sept. 7, 2004]
5th MOB: My USAF radar shop
Airplanes and Rockets: My personal hobby website
Equine Kingdom: My daughter Sally's horse riding website


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Has Halloween got you in a ghost busting mood? Forget traipsing through haunted houses and check out TweetExorcist.com. It's the only online site that polls the Twitter community on who's using ghost tweeters. In the spirit of Halloween, you can cast your vote for the most ghostly celebrity tweeters at
Friday, October 30, 2009
A New Website Outs Ghost Tweeters
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Who's Reading?
Everyone reads, says Seed Magazine. Are we truly entering an age when pretty much everyone can read? God, I want to believe that.
I love books like some people love God. The rising generation does seem far more literate. Other Americans seem to agree.
The reality is more gritty:
Consider that 80% of the prison population in the U.S. is functionally illiterate. American business spends $60 billion training employees, much of it on remedial reading.
But having worked with an education labratory, I learned one simple truth: if everyone could read by 8 years old (2nd grade) it could change the world. Fewer people would be in prison. More people might earn a decent wage.
We have a ways to go to reach that goal.
The digital culture is breeding a confidence about life. Who doesn't dig that? But is it blinding us to old-school social ills that will cost us dearly later on?
Hat tip Howard Rheingold
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Labels: Books, Education research
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Creative Leadership: Where the Wild Things Are
I was struck by Adam Thurman's recent post offering career advice to job seekers in the arts. He sees no difference between an accountant and an arts manager, when it comes to choosing the right place to work. It all boils down to the same things: the opportunity to do quality work, a place to learn, and the chance make your mark. These features distinguish good places to work and live. Makes sense to me. And I'd speculate that Brazen Careerist Penelope Trunk would agree.
I wonder if work places and cities will actively cultivate creative leaders and encourage people to make their mark? Does a creative, expressive culture foster competitive advantage, as Jared Diamond has speculated? I'd argue it does. If for no other reason than it draws a cadre of do-ers to a place. I'm talking about people willing to leave the comfort of their world, travel to a place lesser known, and build something from scratch--that's where the Wild Things Are.
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Labels: Creative Leadership, Creativity, Innovation and Creativity
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Houston Teeming with Creativity
I just returned from a week of field research in Houston and I'm stoked. By any measure, Houston's a growing, thriving city. But on the surface, it's not a hip city. I had to scratch the surface. Which was part of my job. I found it teeming with young, fired up entrepreneurs in emerging categories, such as rapid prototyping and eco-landscape art.
Take for instance Dave Morris, who is a programmer by day and a festival organizer by night. He's cooking up a 3D Festival that launches next month.
Then there's the Caroline Collective co-working spaces that was featured in Tara Hunt's fascinating new book, Whuffie Factor. It mashes together people in the arts, technology and sciences to share offices and rub brains. The energy that sparks off Caroline's is palpable, not just in the hallways of the reconverted prosthesis plant it inhabits, but in and around Houston. It was on the lips of many people I spoke with, even from traditional oil and gas businesses. It's Houston's hub for new business boot-strappers pushing the boundaries where art and technology meet.
Caroline Collective's cofounder Matt Wettergreen is placid and self-assured, a leader with an ability to size up a risk and take the right action. Matt is not creating a co-working space. He's leading a movement. Modest and soft-spoken as he is, he probably wouldn't cop to that. It's part of his charisma. And it's part of Houston's recipe for success: lead boldly to open doors for the other guy and good things will happen. It's a collaborative model. And it's the future.
Flickr photo courtesy of eloyface.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Progressive Cultural Consumers Far from Socialists
October 28, 1938 was the first mass gathering of American Marxists in New York City. Glenn Beck seems set on marking the occasion. I'm referring to his over use of the word "socialism" to describe the Obama administration's policies.
Whether it's the federal bail-out or health care reform, conservatives like Beck seem determined to have Americans believe that the micro-brew drinking, Nobel Peace Prize winning, J. Crew-wearing Obamas are moving Americans toward a socialist ideology. New data proves that's just not the case.
Our recent study of cultural consumers found these politically progressive people still adhere to a capitalist mindset...complete story at Huffington Post.
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Labels: Arts policy, Cultural capital, Cultural Consumer, Cultural Economics, Market research, Political brands
Monday, October 19, 2009
Cultural Consumers Cling to Creative Pursuits Despite Weak Economy
What's the meaning of life? Cultural consumers tell us it has something to do with creativity.
The 2009 American Life and Culture Report is ready. Our latest survey finds that cultural consumers—those who actively consume cultural goods (books, film, music, theatre) — are still spending on creative comforts even in the face of a frigid economy.
• 78 percent continue to buy books
• 73 percent are paying for cable
• 67 percent are attending live theater
• 63 percent are renting and attending movies
Despite a weak economy, cultural consumers are making room in their budgets for ticketed entertainment by increasingly attending free events. They're not living a diminished lifestyle. Instead, they're carefully curating experiences that further their personal growth and help them live a meaningful life.
Our research found that free concerts and live entertainment are available to 90% of consumers and 69% use them. Ninety percent have access to open green spaces and 73% take advantage of them.
We reached into 2,300 households in 26 markets to discover whether the economy was changing people's core values and leisure patterns. To round out the picture, we interviewed 10 brand managers who are having success with cultural consumers, especially young creatives. Marketers from Red Bull, Ford Motor, MySpace and Google generously shared their insights about what it takes to reach young RenGen.
Our findings are available for FREE download.
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Labels: Leading young RenGen, Market research, RenGen brand
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A High Credit Score for the Arts
We've all heard the distressing news of theaters and other arts venues struggling, or even closing their doors, because of the recession. Turns out it may not be as bad as we think. According to an article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, "one of the nation's top credit-rating agencies calls the [arts] sector stable and resilient." The article states good management, an increase in regional tourism, and government stimulus as possible reasons behind this rating.
But why are people still seeking these creative experiences? We asked this question as we studied cultural consumers and the economy in the past year. Our report launches early next week. One reason we found is that people value the arts (and are still willing to spend money on it) because they strongly believe it stimulates the economy. What's more, across the board they believe it will add meaning to their life. Not something people will sacrifice anytime soon. They'll adjust their life accordingly to continue to enjoy creative experiences. And help keep the arts sector stable and resilient.
Read full Chronicle of Philanthropy article here.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Creative Leadership in Houston
I'm in Houston today. I'll be kicking off a rare collaboration between an arts council, business association and a major university. We'll be assessing a number of aspects of the creative activity in Houston to measure their economic impact. That's nothing new. But the approach is.
The collaborative process between business, the arts and education itself is unusual. I'm witnessing what it's like when creatives take the lead.
John Maeda, president of the RISD, is thinking out loud these days about Creative Leadership. Maeda's theories on the differences between the way creatives lead versus other styles is stunningly apt.
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Labels: Collaboration, Creativity, Houston, Innovation and Creativity, RenGen city
Sponsors Shop Their Closets, Add Social Media Baubles
It's no surprise that the economy is changing the way sponsors consider opportunities. Recently, my team interviewed 10 brand managers who are experimenting with Social Media to find out, among other things, how they are viewing sponsorship decisions. A few themes emerged:
1. Sponsors are shopping their closets. Rather than looking to acquire shiny new objects, sponsors are looking at deals they already have to see how well those investments might be enhanced with Social Media.
Tip: If a sponsee has a strong Social Media overlay, put that front and center--especially when seeking renewals.
2. Own a piece of the rock. Sponsors still want quality, excitement, media-genic deals. But those often come with high price tags and benefits the sponsor can take or leave. The brand managers we spoke with were being very careful to cherry pick the benefits they need and pay only for those.
Tip: Re-think how you are bundling your assets. Know your deal breakers going in. And know the sponsor's, as well. How? Get to the "essentials" by having strategic conversations to sort the "nice to have" from the "must-haves." See point 3.
3. Be the sponsor's agent. Good partners are at the table doing planning and helping the sponsor solve problems. Sponsees who see themselves as part of the sponsor's team are agents working to mutually build both brands. Can't picture yourself getting invited to be a part of the sponsor's strategy discussion? Then one or two things may be wrong. Either you don't have a true relationship, which takes time and effort to cultivate. Or, you haven't made yourself desirable as a thought partner.
Tip: The fix either way is the same. Stay in touch with your sponsors. Send them updates. Extend personal invitations to events and experiences. Share insights, good news, media hits. Better yet, promote their good news to your peeps using Twitter, blog posts, and Facebook.
It's not complicated. It's time consuming. But not nearly as time consuming as finding a new sponsor.
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Labels: e-content sponsorship, Social Media, Sponsorship Monday
Friday, October 9, 2009
New Boom: The Undeniable Next Wave of Young Creatives
"Young people play a special role in changing times." So says the Knight Foundation Commission this week in the launch of their report on "Sustaining Democracy in the Digital Age." And they're right.
We just completed a year-long study on the influence of expressive media on the broader culture. Our report launches next week. The findings align with Knight's--but even more dramatically. There's a boom in creative expression, especially among young people. Technology facilitates it.
As I approved the final copy changes of our report this morning, I wondered. Are young people way out ahead of the institutions that often study them? I lump myself in that query.
The rising swath of young people are cool, creative and connected. It's a juicy generation. So much so, that unlike their Boomer forerunners, who sought to overthrow the establishment--they'll wield power by ignoring it. The dis will turn the tables of power.
Helpful summary of the Knight Commission's report here.
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Labels: Education, Leading young RenGen, Market research, RenGen, young RenGen
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The Power of Now vs Predictions 2010
As the leaves turn scarlet and I unpack woolens, I'm thinking 2009 is nearly over. Soon, it'll be time for the annual cavalcade of 2010 predictions.
If I was reconsidering doing predictions at all, Steven Heller's hilarious website "The Nose" sealed my decision. He lets the helium out of the practice with clever art by Seymour Chwast.
I confess it. I've succumbed to the ego-driven practice myself. As have other bloggers, some of them bang on or at least amusing. In 2009, Kreskin got specific, John Batelle proved insightful regarding the arc of social media and Faith Popcorn phoned it in.
I'm researching my next book. I've discovered the long lost pleasures of a personal life. And I have exciting client projects. Here's to the present.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Cancer Cause Cracks the Social Media Code
American Cancer Society has declared itself the Official Sponsor of Birthdays. And women bloggers will lead the way to a "more birthdays" movement with the formation of the American Cancer Society Blogger Advisory Council. The campaign goes beyond cause-marketing to build a sponsor-worthy movement: build online momentum, gain an audience, seek sponsors to an established base.
The Council members will work with the Society to determine how best to use social media to encourage women to take an active role in fighting cancer. The American Cancer Society Blogger Advisory Council members include:
Catherine Morgan of http://www.catherine-morgan.com/
Darryle Pollack of http://blog.darrylepollack.com/
Julie Pippert of http://theartfulflower.blogspot.com/
Karyn Watkins of http://thefabulousgiver.com/
Karen Zgoda of http://www.fussy-eater.com/
Nordette Adams http://www.bigsole.blogspot.com/
Renee Ross of http://cutiebootycakes.blogspot.com/
Susan Niebur of http://toddlerplanet.wordpress.com/ and
Unless you've been living in a cave, you know that blogging is a powerful source of information sharing for women. Nearly twice as likely to use blogs and social networking sites as a source of information (64 percent), advice and recommendations (43 percent) and opinion-sharing (55 percent). There are 42 million U.S. women online weekly doing some form of social media activity.
Also, women who blog are significantly more active across all forms of social media, and are thus ideal conduits of information and knowledge sharing. In addition to the Blogger Advisory Council, the American Cancer Society has an online presence for the "more birthdays" movement at morebirthdays.com, officialbirthdayblog.com, and on Facebook and Twitter.
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Labels: Cause marketing, Sponsorship, Sponsorship Monday
Friday, October 2, 2009
Artists Tipping the Business Culture
Cory Doctorow's forecast about the future of the novel caught my eye. A technocrat, he still reads bound books. No Kindle for Cory.
It's worth noting that Cory is collaborating with his publisher, Tor, to tinker with the traditional business model for the release of his latest, Overclocked, a collection of short stories. The economic model is a mash-up of some free stuff, advertising, custom printing and sales. In this video Cory pitches the concept to a live audience. It's like an artsy B-school pitch. It's intriguing that the innovations seem to be driven more by the artist himself than the publisher. I argue that we'll continue to see this kind of artist-driven innovation as those who create the culture come into their own.
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Labels: B3, Cory Doctorow, Innovation and Creativity
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Is Digital Culture Killing Print? Or Just Readers?
I just finished reading a stack of business books. I'm brain dead. Don't get me wrong. The content was strong. Some very powerful minds out there are helping people solve serious business problems.
-Pam Slim blew me away with her treasure trove of advice for upstarts.
-Bill Wasik waxes eloquently about digital culture, as does Clay Shirky.
-Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff's Groundswell captures the key business advantages of tapping into social technologies with clarity and force.
-Guy Kawasaki's Reality Check is a desk reference for entrepreneurs that is beyond handy. It's a life raft.
So what's my beef? Cracking open even the most compelling business book is like stepping into a coffin. Formatted with all the visual appeal of Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, they are densely packed and relentlessly boring to the eye. How many people read like that any more? My grandmother, maybe.
More and more I'm using my Kindle. Devices like it will trigger new reading habits. Kindle or not, if Tom Peters could wrest his ideas from the tyranny of blandness by partnering with the picture-book publisher Dorling Kindersley, why haven't others followed suit? Because most publishers haven't caught up with the culture, that's why.
I'd argue that the Web isn't just changing the business model of publishing, as Chris Anderson discusses in Free, it's changing the user experience. Expectations of print are changing. A digital reading aesthetic is born. Business publishing just missed the christening.
Having marched through seven business books, I applied eye drops and emailed my friend the literature professor. I shared my rant about publishing. What do you think? I asked. His new book on 18th century satirists will be out soon. He wants to offer a free powdered wig with every book purchase to drive sales. His publisher probably loves the idea. What do you think? He asked.
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Labels: Death Comes First, Photography, Pop culture


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March 18, 2010
Jefferson City, Mo.-Attorney General Chris Koster announced today that a pharmaceutical company will pay Missouri $840,000 as part of a national settlement after the company was accused of Medicaid fraud.
According to Koster, the pharmaceutical manufacturer Alpharma Inc. is accused of making fraudulent or false claims for its morphine sulfate product Kadian in order for it to be paid for by the Medicaid program. Koster alleged that during the period of January 1, 2000, through December 29, 2008, Alpharma offered and paid for training programs, consulting forums, research grants and speakers' bureaus, and made or disseminated false statements about the safety and efficacy of Kadian, all of which was done to induce health-care providers to prescribe Kadian.
"In these difficult budget times the last thing states can afford to do is pay for pharmaceuticals that have been marketed in unfair ways to Medicaid providers," Koster said. "We will continue to protect Missouri Medicaid's budget by recovering expenses that were fraudulently obtained."
The state will return a portion of the $840,000 settlement funds to the federal government; Medicaid's costs are shared by the states and the federal government.
Koster said citizens should report suspected Medicaid fraud to the Attorney General's Office Medicaid fraud hotline at 800-286-3932.