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More Than a Tale for Children
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Wily Jacob
Sell me your birthright now," Jacob demanded of his twin brother, Esau (Gen. 25:31). Thus begins the sorry tale of Abraham's grandson. From the start, Jacob challenges us to dislike him: a self-willed, pampered child with ruthless skills in getting …Read More
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We live in a world of tensions. We are a holy people who have been set apart from the world and yet called to live in the world as a light to the world. We are strangers in a strange …Read More
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That's an interesting step. However it seems to make radeonhd driver sooner or later obsolete.
Phoronix: Radeon R500/600 Support Goes Mainline
Following the release of xf86-video-ati 6.7.197 just moments ago, David Airlie has merged the AtomBIOS support branch back to the xf86-video-ati master branch. What this means is that the Radeon X1000 (R500) and HD 2000 (R600) support (even with the Radeon HD 2900XT) is now in the mainline Radeon driver and when using git you no longer need to switch to this separate branch and will be included in the ATI 6.7.198 driver release and later.
That's an interesting step. However it seems to make radeonhd driver sooner or later obsolete.
I have the same question...in relation to my little R580+ universe, what does/will the new ati driver give me that radeonhd does not (in the short term)?
Will this announcement make the radeonhd guys jump out of a high-story window?
What relationship, if any, do the ati driver devs have with the Novell people closest to AMD?
All the OSS developers talk to each other pretty much every day on IRC, so I don't think there are any surprises here and certainly no jumping out of buildings.
Radeonhd is a smaller, newer code base with the SuSE guys working full time supporting end users and polishing the details. The radeon code base has been around for a long time (although substantially re-written for randr1.2) so already has 2d and 3d acceleration code for earlier generations of ASICs -- and the 2d acceleration has been ported to run on 5xx.
We will probably use the radeon code base as the basis for releasing sample 3d code simply because the rest of the 3d framework is already in place, but at the same time we are continuing to partner with the radeonhd developers to continue developing the radeonhd code.
I know it's fun to look at these things as competitions with winners and losers, but I don't think it's going to work out that way. Changes and ideas are already moving back and forth between the code bases and I expect that will continue for a while. There are some different design philosophies between the groups, and I expect it will take a while for everyone to agree on a common ground (and, hence, a common code base). My prediction is that it will take...
... two open source conferences, two more RandR revisions, and 57 liters of beer.
Any other bets ?
the way i see it is :
radeonhd is dedicated to >=r5xx chips and thus is more tuned to this hardware. separate driver for >=r500 cards only might turn out to be better, performance-wise in the future. (usually less generic driver is more optimized for targeted hardware). it's developers turned out to be fairly competent folks, who know what they're doing.
on the other hand, radeon driver is more generic, supporting a wider range of cards and it's fairly easy to add support for new cards (as shown by atombios merge). however constantly extending the driver by supporting more and more hardware might make the codebase too complex and discourage people who would like to join the development.
radeonhd developers have pretty good grip on r5xx/r6xx hardware by now, while radeon devs have good knowledge of older chips, backed by their experience and knowledge of various quirks (something that specs might not cover). since there are similarities between these cards, both teams will benefit from each other's experiences.
it's better to have two projects. maybe there'll be a merge between them in the end, maybe not. it's a win-win situation anyway, as nobody is losing here.
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Thank you both. This really helps.
I do have a question. I'd like to give this a try so I pulled the latest from git, the files are on the local machine and autogen, make and make install ran with no unexpected errors. Easy as cake.
I have an R580+ on Ubuntu 7.10. What driver should I specify in xorg.conf, "ati" or "radeon"?
I think I remember seeing somewhere that "ati" is the correct string and that the driver will figure out the components required to support the hardware, but I can't find it to verify and I'm at a stage where I don't trust my memory so much.
As usual, TIA.
...and it works wonderfully. Thank you.
This sounds great. is XVideo supported on R500 yet?
And how long do you think it will take the Fedora folks to get this into an update for Fedora 8?


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I'm very much looking forward to the possibility of this figure. The character design and concept are super cool. I feel like the chunkier MOTUC style will really make him shine.
Flogg is the leader of the Mutants. In the cartoon, Skeletor manipulated him while letting him believe that he was the boss while in the toyline canon, Skeletor outright took control over the Mutants, making Flogg and his Mutants the Tri-Solar Galaxy branch of the Evil Warriors.
In know Optikk's bio says otherwise, but would you guys prefer Flogg to lead the Mutants in MOTUC or working for Skeletor like the old era?
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I'm very much looking forward to the possibility of this figure. The character design and concept are super cool. I feel like the chunkier MOTUC style will really make him shine.
I am also VERY excited for this figure, "if and when" he is released.
I like the idea if Flogg being the figure-head but Skeletor being the boss behind the scenes.
Not sure that will work with MOTUC, but there is no reason Flogg can't be in charge of the Mutants of Denebria, and then ousted by Skeletor... It establishes motivation for an eventual betrayal by Flogg.
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They need to fix King Hssss shoulders if they plan on using them for Flogg.
Luckily he won't be using the King Hssss crotch so they can still use the Hssss thighs.
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Let's See, He would need
New Weapon
New Head
New Torso Armor (Over standard Torso with Hordak abs)
New Lower Arms
New Crotch
New feet
Hssss Shoulders
Hssss Biceps
Hssss Legs
Kronis/Optikk Hands
TJ/Optikk Boots (seeing that NA gets Vintage styled part approximations)
FINALLY!! GLIMMER IS IN MY SHELF!! Now I need a Crita!! Crita is to Mara what Evil Lyn is to Teela. If we ARE getting Mara, then we NEED Crita.
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He could use He-Ro lower arms and maybe upper boots with Hordak feet, though new tooling is generally preferred.
Yes to both.
Flogg is the leader of the mutants, yes.
Is Merman not the leader of a group of Merman?
Does Beastman not lead his beasts and possibly Goatman?
Skeletor is -the- bad guy in MOTU. Flogg wouldn't be the first previous leader Skeletor forced into service.
The way I see it, Keldor was a dashing young upstart fighting for what, in a way, was rightfully his. He wasn't necessary in the wrong though his motives and actions were not "good."
He was fueled by hatred from the way he had suffered and watched his mother and he's people suffer and been exiled. In his mind his actions were totally justified.
When he was turned into Skeletor, he went mad. His ambitions of power and dictatorship were the same, but any morale code, goodness, or love for anyone he may have had went out the window...and he liked it. He liked what he had become and was irreversibly Skeletor forever. In fact if I were ever the author of any MOTU story I would have a time when Evil Lyn uses some artifact to turn Skeletor back into Keldor. They resume their implied relationship and for a short time things appear better. Then as a surprise twist Keldor uses the artifact to turn himself back to Skeletor and then destroys the artifact. Because he hated being the 'weak' Keldor again.
After the mystic wall went up, Skeletor became the unquestioned ruler of much of the Dark Hemisphere. Forcing the other warlords and lesser villains who he did not already control - to join him or otherwise serve him in some fashion. Through money, weapons, troops etc. This is how he can meet Jitsu, Spikor, Modulok...whoever.
The people of the Dark Hemisphere for the most part all learned to hate the heroic warriors however, because none of them wanted to be imprisoned. Those in the DH who didn't know Skeletor thought of him as a hero of their land. Not in terms so simple as good guy or bad guy, but Skeletor was fighting for the justice/vengeance they wanted. Perhaps why a villain with an honor code like Jitsu would promise his blade. Those who did know Skeletor...knew him better.
They know Skeletor doesn't have their interests in mind what-so-ever. They are tools for him to use in becoming Master of the Universe.
Because Skeletor is just awesome like that.
In conclusion Flogg has his own battles and things going on when Skeletor meets him. For a time they might appear to be partners. But not for very long. The Skeletor "of my cannon" would never ever grovel and whimper at Flogg like the one in the NA cartoon.
Not to say he wouldn't grovel before a more powerful being to save his life. Because of course he would. And he would also destroy that same being he groveled before as soon as he got a chance.
Gotta love that guy.
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FINALLY!! GLIMMER IS IN MY SHELF!! Now I need a Crita!! Crita is to Mara what Evil Lyn is to Teela. If we ARE getting Mara, then we NEED Crita.
I am looking very forward to more NA characters in MOTUC.
I am a recent NA convert, I just completed getting most of the original NA figures in the past year (just missing the last series figures, which I don't plan on getting due to their rarity). I am also currently watching the NA DVDs since I have never seen them before.
While I have nothing against the cartoon, I do prefer Skeletor being the absolute leader, while I see Flogg as his lieutenant. Flogg can still be the leader of the Mutants (who will still respect his orders as much as Skeletors). For me, being a leader means you have to have a good deal of intellegence, and the cartoon version of Flogg being lead around by Skeletor just doesn't give me that impression (unless Flogg is intentionally going along with Skeletor and acting dumb).
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I think Flogg could look great with a 4H makeover.
The NA figures just don't really do the characters justice.
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Out of all the NA characters, I think the mutants are what most appeal to me and feel like they could fit in best with the figures we already have. Slushhead is probably my next favorite design after Optikk, but Flogg is right after him. The 4H would make a killer Flogg, I'm sure of it.
I'm thinking next year they are going to have to step up the number of NA characters per year a bit or 2016 will be really heavy with them.
He's lower on my list, but I'm still looking forward to him! His design is way too interesting to ignore.
Anyway, I've always loved that comic! Skeletor just busts out and fries the guy, tells 'em who's boss, and goes from there. Nothin' to it.
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Ask not for whom MOTUC is made, it's made for thee.
If you have to disclaimer your like, then you don't really like it.
I love Flogg, he's always been a really interesting character, and the relationship between him and Skeletor in the cartoon was one of the best parts about the series. I would much prefer Flogg to be the competent leader of the Mutants, with Skeletor retaining his "advisor" role, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
So I'd like them to go back to the toyline story in which Flogg hates Skeletor, but reluctantly serves him, plotting to regain power over the Mutants at some point.
"Evil can never defeat good!"
"Don't be ridiculous, of course it can!"
He-Man and Skeletor in 'Crack in the World'.
good to see more n/a support.
I love Flogg, and if/when he gets made I really hope his helmet is removeable.
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Hmmm... The 4H have their work cut out for them on this one, IMHO. Not a fan, but I should probably reserve judgement until I see the Classics version.
I'm hoping for a Disco Skeletor for the next subscription exclusive! Fully flocked!
"I don't like to feel good! I like to feel EVIL!"
Storywise, I hope they go the Mini-comics route. Well it's most likely they'll go that route seeing that they don't own the cartoon rights.
FINALLY!! GLIMMER IS IN MY SHELF!! Now I need a Crita!! Crita is to Mara what Evil Lyn is to Teela. If we ARE getting Mara, then we NEED Crita.
Woah, Flogg hasn't had a thread yet either? I'm not exactly sure which route they should take canon-wise for Flogg. Flogg I think should be the ruler of the space mutants, and heavily resist a Skeletor takeover. If there's a battle and Skeletor wins later on than so be it. Although, I'm not sure how detailed his bio will get. Flogg and Quakke remind me of each other..
I´m really looking foward to Flogg. I love the character and has a lot of potential in the 4H look. Hope he gets the removable helmet or an alternate helmetless head. I think he serves Skeletor but at some point he takes control over the mutants and become their leader, but then Skeletor is really ****** and end up kicking his @$$
I think Flogg should be one of the next mutants to be made (with Slush Head, Lizorr and Quakke).
Alas, we already know he WON'T get a removeable helmet (since Toyguru explained the MOTUC policy is to NOT release figures with removeable helmets - cf. Zodak and Vikor).
But I promise you that if more figures come with the stupid new T-crotch we got on Bow and Hssss, no matter how cool they look, I won't buy them ! I like my figures to AT LEAST be able to give a kick, or to be able to sit !
Not to sound like a creepy cheerleader for Uki, but it's nice to know there is at least one person on this forum who is extremely positive & friendly all the time. I don't think I could be that nice even if you paid me. If we ever give out awards for "forum member of the month", Uki gets my vote. -Mr. Shokoti
a removable helmet would be great.
Bring on Flogg - I actually prefer the name Brakk more....
He should come with two head - one with helmet one without (maybe a different facial expression also)


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For those looking to help out with the Phoronix Test Suite, but may lack development experience, in this thread I'll begin listing different activities that are in need of work...
- With Phoronix Test Suite 2.0 and later, due to some forthcoming features, we will be in a real need for mirrors... To host a Linux ISO and some other things. I really would appreciate any help in finding any (free) mirrors for the project, on university servers, etc.
- More documentation / how-to guides on the Phoronix Test Suite.
- The Phoronix Test Suite Wikipedia page could use some updating @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoronix_Test_Suite
- Testing out PTS on distributions outside of the SuSE/RH/Ubuntu/Debian realm.
- Provide input on the user interface
- Testing, testing, testing
More items will be listed shortly...
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List updated with a few more.
Hi Michael. I'm from Australia and, I use (in my opinion) one of the more reputable and forward thinking ISPs in Oz, Internode. They already mirror most linux distro's at mirror.internode.on.net/pub, and are the first here to have a 100% Sourceforge mirror to boot. If you like, I can possibly create a list of the needed packages based sourced from Internode as an Aussie/NZ mirror. I already did this manually when I was creating a full cache for a previous version of PTS (1.2 I believe) as I preferred the 1.8MB/sec over 100kb . The hardest part is making sure if you update package versions in PTS, that they exist already at Internode. I'm sure a little discussion will fill me on on the process.
What all is needed for Internode to create a mirror? Do they provide mirrors at all for people outside of NZ/Australia (besides their SourceForge mirror)?
Mirroring more packages would be nice, but the key part is going to be hosting the ISO for a coming-soon Phoronix Test Suite LiveCD benchmarking distribution.
Mate, honestly, if you (I in this case) sent them an email detailing what you're doing, who you are (if they don't already) and what you have, I'm pretty sure they'd stick it up on thier mirror. The mirror is available worldwide. Internode customer's just get free data transfer. At the very least it'd end up on the games.on.net domain. I'll track down a contact if I can for this kind of thing for the future.
A quick q before I open a ticket with Internode support. This disc you mention, are there any existing details I can look over to supply Internode? Is it an ubuntu-b(i)ased live disc with PTS installed?
I vote for a community option on the bandwidth, deb torrent and also physical DVD's via mail which the community could mail out. I like the idea of using a contribution share ratio. That way members could get credit for activities like mailing a DVD, or programing, or whatever, same as if they contributed money. Maybe we could charge $5 a bucks a DVD, for the cause, too. But I guess if you're rolling in cash it really doesn't matter, not saying you are-I don't know. Would be cool from a community point of view to see what the expenses are and where the money's coming from and how the expenses relate to the community size in terms of a ratio, 1x. I have projects I love but I don't stay involved and it's largely because I don't really know where anything is. One of the most important things a leader does is keep the team on page. If you have a lot of people that aren't sure what's going on, that's not good. You want to leave the door open. I like the idea of a share ratio because it's a starting point for doing something as opposed to nothing, which I could contribute $10 bucks or $10,000, for example, and I might as well have done nothing because there's no context. But....that's my $0.02......good grief.
Could we also use torrent for hosting? This could work, especially if we had dedicated hosts etc, which I am more than happy to do on my sthuper massive 200kb upload I'm just about ready to set up a new hosting server (wish I had some discs for my Sun V880 DAMNIT!...anybody?) for such things.


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Though the advice "just do what you love" sounds great, it can also come across as unrealistic. Not all of us have the luxury of not worrying about steady income, supporting others, or health, after all. Leo Babuta of Zen Habit can commiserate, and lists the three conundrums you must ask yourself first before making the leap. Here's one of our favorites:
Will earning money for what you love make you stop loving it? When you do what you love for a living (let's say, writing or helping people), don't show up every day for the money. That's a lousy motivation, and eventually it'll become drudgery, because money isn't something you can really love. Instead, show up every day for a better reason. I show up every day and put in my hours because I hope what I do will help people, and I love helping people. It never gets tiring, never becomes drudgery.
American culture obsesses over the idea of finding our "on true passion" in life; just make sure it's a passion that fits your life too.
Read the rest of the questions here.
Related: Cal Newport: "Follow Your Passion" Is Bad Advice
It's obvious that bad meetings need to stop. But justifying if a meeting is necessary is easier said than done. To help us confidently arrive at the conclusion that a meeting is required, Elizabeth Grace Saunders, author of How to Invest Your Time Like Money, proposes four easy questions:
"Have I thought through this situation?"If not: Set aside some time with yourself to do some strategic thinking. During that time you can evaluate the scope of the project, the current status, the potential milestones, and lay out a plan of action for making meaningful progress.
"Do I need outside input to make progress?"If you find yourself in this place, don't schedule a meeting; update your to-do list and take action instead.
"Does moving forward require a real-time conversation?"It's much more efficient for everyone involved if you send over items that they can look at on their own (while you're not awkwardly watching them read during an in-person meeting) and then shoot you back feedback.
"Does this necessitate a face-to-face meeting?"An online chat can help you answer questions quickly, or for more in-depth conversations, scheduling a phone call or video conference can work well.
We live in a noisy, hectic, crazy, loud world. Online and off, we're confronted with a barrage of noise—literal and metaphorical—every minute of every day. It's exhausting, and potentially damaging to our creative output.
Vyoma Nupur encourages us to incorporate more silence into our lives, for the sake of sanity, productivity, and conflict avoidance:
The best ideas tiptoe to the forefront in times of silence, when the receding tide of turbulent thoughts allow them to materialize into coherence. In this world of relentless noise, silence is a precious commodity, seldom found. All conflicts and struggles of humankind that result from over-communication and ego-fueled arguments may be resolved to a large extent by harnessing the power of the unsaid. If people adopt silence, conversations that they might come to regret lifelong may not happen at all. And since the balm of quiet calms the mind, it would allow actions to be taken with deliberation instead of in the heat of the moment, driven only by untram[m]eled emotion. Though considered unnatural in our daily lives, silence is a state of equilibrium, that should be adopted more so that the overheated, combative whine of busy minds can be replaced with cool contemplation.
When you welcome more silence into your daily routine, for example by beginning your day with a moment of quiet meditation or leaving the headphones off during your walk home from the subway, you make auditory space to hear the world inside your own mind:
[T]he unfathomable depth of the music of silence is only apparent to the quiet intellect—an unmoving abyss undisturbed and free of thought.
The quieter your mind, the better you'll hear the sounds of introspection.
Artist Alexa Meade knows that education can't always be bought. After majoring in political science and setting herself up for a job in politics, she decided to follow her childhood dream of becoming an artist. Instead of continuing her education in art and design, she chose to explore the field and see where it would lead her. However, she did not go about this haphazardly. By forgoing the security of full-time employment, she fully dedicated herself to learning her new craft:
I decided to make being a full-time artist my job. Part of that was not only making artwork, but it was also learning what it meant to be a full-time artist. I went around to all of the art galleries in DC and wrote down names of all of the artists who I liked. I sent them emails saying I liked their work, was interested in hearing about how they became an artist, and would like to know any tips they had for someone starting out. Then I got coffee with dozens of people who gave me amazing advice. I quickly learned things that would have taken me years to figure out otherwise.
Instead of solely relying on formal education, Meade encourages us to seek out aspirational individuals within our own industries.
The first step is to research what others are doing and create a list of those who get you excited to be in your line of work. Find those who have achieved the same level and type of success that you are currently working towards. This can be working with a certain type of client, someone who has amazing work/life balance, or has started their own studio – whatever you are striving towards. Once you have your list, contact them.
According to researchers at the Harvard University Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab, people love talking about their own experiences because it simply feels good. Why not take advantage of that vanity? There is so much to be learned from those who have already gone through what you are currently experiencing. Maybe they have a trick for getting promoted, or insider secrets about the industry that you never would have learned in school. Sometimes an informal education can be attained for the price of a cup of coffee.
As a creative professional, one of the primary benefits that you offer your client is expanded capacity. In exchange for your billings, the client leverages your time, energy, and attention to accomplish more than they could've done by themselves.
More often than not, however, a client doesn't have a complete sense of how much is on your plate before requesting additional work. Especially if you're a freelancer or have a small shop, it's important that you learn how to respectful inform the client that you're at capacity (and potentially use the opportunity to expand your operation).
When asked to add more to your plate, author and communication expert Alexandra Franzen suggests using the following script:
Hey! Thanks for [writing / stopping by].
I can definitely help you with this. But first, let's talk about the other items that I'm currently working on for you.
Right now I'm working on: [list them in order].
If we add this new piece to the list, I'll need to bill you for an additional [$$$].
It also means that the timeline we initially agreed upon will need to shift a bit. [describe the new dates, timing, etc]
Are you OK with the additional cost and new timeline?
If so, [tell me / write back to say]: "Green light! Go!" and I'll be off to the races like FloJo at the Olympic Games.
Save this template. If you're good at what you do – and you are – you're going to need it.
Whatever it is you want in your life or career, you could get it if you were able to combat the excuses you keep telling yourself. Mel Robbins, author of Stop Saying You're Fine, explains the roadblocks we set up for ourselves:
"That thing you have up here [in your head]… you could walk into a bookstore right now and buy at least 10 books written by credentialed experts on how the hell to do it. You could Google it, and you could probably find at least a thousand blogs documenting the step by step by step transformation that somebody else is already doing… you can just walk in their footsteps, so why don't you have what you want when you have all the information you need?"
The culprit holding us back from living our dreams and fulfilling our goals? The word "fine."
We use the word "fine" as a crutch against anything new or even slightly intimidating. For example, when confronted with the uncomfortableness of going to the gym we might say we're "fine," even though we really want to lose a few pounds. When confronted with the opportunity to attend a local meet up, to try an idea out, to speak up in a meeting, or to try something new, we simply say we don't need to take a risk because, really, we're "fine."
But we're not fine. Fine is a lie, and we don't have to accept it every time we feel unmotivated. Robbins quotes a statistic on the odds of you (or I) having been born: 1 in 400,000,000,000. She states: "You have life changing ideas for a reason, and it's not to torture yourself. You were born not to be just fine."
So what do we do? To overcome habitually using the excuse of telling ourselves we're fine, Robbins points us to "activation energy." Activation energy is a chemistry term which means the minimum amount of energy that must be put into something in order for there to be a sustained action.
If you've ever tried getting out of bed in the morning earlier than usual, for example, you'll undoubtedly know how difficult it can be to do. You hit the snooze button when the alarm goes off and right away you know there's no chance you'll be getting up that early. In that moment—when you hit snooze—you've subconsciously told yourself it's "fine" to sleep in just a few more minutes (which, if you're anything like me, you repeat numerous times until you're late for work). Conversely, getting out of bed the moment the alarm goes off gives you a small amount of energy that is typically enough to propel you forward through the morning routine. That decisive moment of actually getting out of bed when the alarm goes off is activation energy.
Robbins says our window for using activation energy—to get out of bed, go to the gym, talk to an interesting stranger we see, or otherwise get what we want—is remarkably short. "If you have an impulse to do something, you have five seconds to follow through however you can," she says. Five seconds before our idea, dream, or opportunity, dies.
The next time you have an idea, don't try to think it out or justify: take action immediately. Write it down, create a plan, grab a friend and tell them about it, and follow through before five seconds passes.
[Watch Robbin's full (21 min) TEDxSF talk right here.]
Google "productivity" and you'll be dished up more than 200 million search results. Scroll around and you'll find blogs, websites, apps, browser plug-ins, essays, subreddits, consulting firms, publishing houses, podcasts, and scientific studies devoted to productivity.
What's the obsession? Our modern lives are inundated with more information than ever before, with pressure to do more, better, faster. There are productivity hacks (wake up early; develop a routine) abound to help us squeeze more high-quality work out of less high-quality time.
But here's the thing: the secret to productivity is actually super simple. Ready for it?
Manage your willpower.
How do you do that exactly? Systems and routines. Omer Perchik, founder of Any.do, writes about how reserving your willpower for truly impactful decisions and activity helps safeguard your productivity potential throughout the day:
Willpower is not something that you just create more of. In any given day, willpower is a limited resource, and truly productive people make sure they preserve it for the things that matter…. When you learn how to manage your willpower, you're not only able to cut out extraneous work and decisions, but also more adept at choosing the decisions that matter. That's a key understanding that highly productive people live by.
Systems to minimize "ego depletion," Perchik's term for willpower, include The 10-Minute Rule (break down all tasks into 10-minute mini-tasks), the Pomodoro Technique (focus on one task for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break), automation of as many tasks as possible, and building smarter to-do lists.
Simply add a system, with an adjustment to your routine, for maximal willpower protection. Easily distracted by your open office environment? Make it a habit to take a laptop into a closed room at a certain time each day. Get sidetracked by email overload in the morning? Don't check it until the afternoon, and set up rules in your inbox to file away messages by topic or urgency. It's all about minimizing decision fatigue and knowing your habits and preferences well enough to adjust. Whatever works best for you, adopt it. Your willpower stores will stay fully stocked so you don't need to dip in for anything that doesn't move your work forward.
The best part is that the better you get at maintaining your willpower, it's not only your work that will benefit; so will your personal life. With more willpower not being wasted on things like what to order at Starbucks or how to respond to someone's cryptic email, you'll have much more mental energy to tackle personal goals (read 100 books this year), make healthy decisions (make it to the gym after work), and carve out time for side projects. Where there's a will, there's a way. Get after it.


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These roots, though, are deeply latched into the soil of the music industry with a sense of variety rather than history. The band originally formed in Pittsburgh is called Rusted Root, and wait till you get a load of the music! Featuring Michael Glabicki on guitar and vocals, Liz Berlin on vocals and percussion, Patrick Norman on bass guitar and vocals, Jim Donovan on drums and percussion, John Buynak on percussion and winds, and Jim DiSpirito on percussion. That's a lot of percussion, isn't it? There's a reason why. Needless to say, the label Polygram picked up the band for their debut album in 1994.Rusted Root Tickets - The Credentials
When the debut When I Woke arrived, everyone was blown away with the music. Powerful singles included 'Send Me on My Way' and 'Ecstasy.' Root kept moving on with a second album entitled Remember in 1996 and continued the success of this unique band. Rusted Root kept on pulling tracks into the fold of the music industry as far as 2009, the album of that year entitled Stereo Rodeo.Rusted Root Tickets - Where the Music Came From
This is why Rusted Root became so acclaimed in quality. With these remarkably talented musicians exploding on the creative scene, the truth of the Root is you're looking at a combination of the Grateful Dead's jam-style rock 'n roll and the percussive sounds of Africa, the Middle East, and even Latin America! Now that's a unique combination.Rusted Root Discography
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The Best of Rusted Root | 2005 |
Welcome to My Party | 2002 |
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Remember | 1996 |
When I Woke | 1994 |
Cruel Sun | 1992 |
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1 | Send Me On My Way | 79,820 | 24,391 |
2 | Ecstasy | 5,914 | 3,159 |
3 | Martyr | 3,521 | 1,831 |
4 | Cat Turned Blue | 2,669 | 1,450 |
5 | Drum Trip | 2,508 | 1,442 |
6 | Back To The Earth | 2,902 | 1,438 |
7 | Cruel Sun | 2,343 | 1,329 |
8 | Beautiful People | 2,090 | 1,156 |
9 | Lost In A Crowd | 1,976 | 1,126 |
10 | Rain | 1,906 | 1,071 |
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date city state venue 03/14/2015 Chillicothe IL Three Sisters Park 03/13/2015 Kansas City MO Uptown Theater 03/12/2015 Saint Louis MO Old Rock House 03/11/2015 Lexington KY Cosmic Charlie's 03/07/2015 Fort Wayne IN Pieres 03/06/2015 Waukegan IL Genesee Theatre 03/06/2015 Waukegan IL Genesee Theatre 03/05/2015 Milwaukee WI The Rave/Eagles Club/Eagles Ballroom 03/03/2015 Louisville KY Diamond Pub & Billiards 03/01/2015 Grand Rapids MI Orbit Room 02/26/2015 Columbus OH Lifestyle Communities Pavilion 02/21/2015 North Myrtle Beach SC House of Blues Myrtle Beach 02/20/2015 Orlando FL House of Blues Orlando 02/14/2015 Atlanta GA Variety Playhouse 01/30/2015 Londonderry NH Tupelo Music Hall 01/29/2015 Ardmore PA Ardmore Music Hall 01/17/2015 Northfield OH Hard Rock Rocksino - Northfield Park 01/10/2015 Minneapolis MN Fine Line Music Cafe 01/09/2015 Eau Claire WI State Theatre 01/08/2015 Wausau WI Grand Theater Rusted Root Tour Dates 2014
date city state venue 12/31/2014 Niagara Falls NY Rapids Theatre 12/29/2014 Warrendale PA Jergel's Rhythm Grille 12/28/2014 Shirley MA Bull Run Restaurant 12/27/2014 Huntington NY The Paramount 12/19/2014 Aspen CO Belly Up Aspen 12/14/2014 Ogunquit ME Jonathan's 12/13/2014 Norfolk CT Infinity Hall 12/11/2014 Stroudsburg PA Sherman Theater 11/07/2014 Las Vegas NV Red Rock Casino Resort Spa 11/06/2014 Saratoga CA Carriage House Theatre 11/05/2014 Napa CA City Winery - Napa 11/04/2014 Oakland CA The New Parish 11/01/2014 Seattle WA Tractor Tavern 10/29/2014 Missoula MT Top Hat Lounge 10/27/2014 Park City UT Park City Live 10/26/2014 Grand Junction CO Mesa Theater and Club 10/25/2014 Englewood CO Gothic Theatre 10/24/2014 Laramie WY Gryphon Theatre 10/09/2014 Stroudsburg PA Sherman Theater 09/27/2014 Chillicothe IL Three Sisters Park 09/19/2014 New York NY B.B. King Blues Club & Grill 09/18/2014 Stanhope NJ Stanhope House 09/16/2014 Wilmington DE World Cafe Live-Wilmington 09/13/2014 Plymouth NH The Flying Monkey 09/12/2014 New Hope PA Havana 08/28/2014 Nags Head NC Kelly's 08/17/2014 Cincinnati OH Taft Theatre 07/31/2014 Bridgeport CT Seaside Park 07/30/2014 Dewey Beach DE Bottle & Cork 07/29/2014 Asbury Park NJ The Stone Pony 07/11/2014 Washburn WI Big Top Chautauqua 07/10/2014 Bloomington IL The Castle Theatre 07/08/2014 Flint MI The Machine Shop 07/04/2014 Indianapolis IN Old National Centre 06/28/2014 Clifton Park NY Upstate Concert Hall 06/27/2014 Oneonta NY Oneonta Theatre 06/26/2014 Stowe VT Rusty Nail 06/19/2014 Columbus OH Park Street Saloon 06/15/2014 Omaha NE The Waiting Room 06/14/2014 Saint Louis MO Blueberry Hill 06/01/2014 Baldwinsville NY Papermill Island 05/31/2014 Newport RI Newport Yachting Center 05/30/2014 Hampton Beach NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 05/29/2014 Washington DC 9:30 Club 05/24/2014 Atlantic City NJ The Social At Revel 05/23/2014 Huntington NY The Paramount 05/22/2014 Pittsburgh PA Stage AE 05/21/2014 Glen Allen VA Innsbrook After Hours 05/19/2014 Englewood NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center 05/16/2014 Detroit MI Saint Andrews Hall 05/04/2014 West Palm Beach FL Downtown West Palm Beach 04/16/2014 Durham NC Carolina Theatre 04/13/2014 Myrtle Beach SC The Boat House 04/10/2014 Live Oak FL Suwannee Music Park 04/10/2014 Live Oak FL Suwannee Music Park 02/21/2014 State College PA State Theatre 02/20/2014 Ardmore PA Ardmore Music Hall 02/18/2014 Buffalo NY Iron Works 02/16/2014 Ogunquit ME Jonathan's 02/15/2014 Asbury Park NJ The Stone Pony 02/13/2014 Clinton NY Hamilton College Chapel 01/25/2014 Chicago IL Concord Music Hall 01/24/2014 Columbus OH Woodlands Tavern 01/23/2014 Kent OH The Kent Stage 01/21/2014 Englewood NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center 01/20/2014 Annapolis MD Rams Head On Stage 01/19/2014 Stroudsburg PA Sherman Theater 01/17/2014 Greenville SC The Handlebar 01/15/2014 Charleston SC Music Farm 01/14/2014 Charlotte NC Amos' Southend 01/12/2014 Lancaster PA Chameleon Club 01/11/2014 New York NY Gramercy Theatre 01/05/2014 Falls Church VA State Theatre Falls Church 01/03/2014 Shirley MA Bull Run Restaurant 01/02/2014 Syracuse NY The Westcott Theater Rusted Root Tour Dates 2013
date city state venue 12/31/2013 Pittsburgh PA The Rex Theater 12/08/2013 Falls Church VA State Theatre Virginia 11/24/2013 Asheville NC The Orange Peel 11/22/2013 Saint Petersburg FL State Theatre 11/21/2013 Fort Lauderdale FL Culture Room 11/20/2013 Orlando FL Plaza Theatre 11/18/2013 Charlotte NC Visulite Theatre 11/16/2013 New Hope PA Havana 11/15/2013 Plymouth NH The Flying Monkey 11/14/2013 Ardmore PA Ardmore Music Hall 11/06/2013 Ferndale MI Magic Bag 11/01/2013 Austin TX The Belmont 10/30/2013 Tucson AZ Rialto Theatre 10/29/2013 Solana Beach CA Belly Up Tavern 10/27/2013 Agoura Hills CA Canyon Club 10/25/2013 Sacramento CA Harlows Night Club 10/24/2013 San Francisco CA The Independent 10/20/2013 Grand Junction CO Mesa Theater and Club 10/19/2013 Fort Collins CO Aggie Theatre 10/18/2013 Englewood CO Gothic Theatre 10/16/2013 St. Louis MO Plush Saint Louis 09/12/2013 Wilmington DE World Cafe Live-Wilmington 09/11/2013 Annapolis MD Rams Head On Stage 09/05/2013 Stanhope NJ Stanhope House 08/20/2013 Lincoln NE Bourbon Theatre 08/15/2013 Scranton PA Toyota Pavilion At Montage Mountain 08/15/2013 Scranton PA Toyota Pavilion At Montage Mountain 08/13/2013 Ocean City MD Seacrets 08/12/2013 Ocean City NJ Ocean City Music Pier 07/19/2013 Cleveland OH Mall B & C 07/17/2013 Nantucket MA The Chicken Box 07/16/2013 Nantucket MA The Chicken Box 07/14/2013 Uncasville CT Mohegan Sun Wolf Den 07/13/2013 Frederick MD Carroll Creek Park Amphitheatre 07/12/2013 Du Bois PA Treasure Lake Ski Lodge 07/06/2013 Nelson OH Nelson Ledges Quarry Park 07/04/2013 Conneaut Lake PA Beach Club at Conneaut Lake Park 06/30/2013 Dewey Beach DE Bottle & Cork 06/29/2013 Bethlehem PA Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center 06/28/2013 Norfolk CT Infinity Hall 06/27/2013 Norfolk CT Infinity Hall 06/13/2013 Louisville KY Diamond Pub & Billiards 06/07/2013 Asbury Park NJ The Stone Pony 05/18/2013 New York NY B.B. King Blues Club & Grill 05/17/2013 Huntington NY The Paramount 04/21/2013 Lexington KY Busters Billiards and Backroom 04/20/2013 Arlington Heights IL HOME - House of Music and Entertainment 04/19/2013 Cincinnati OH Taft Theatre 04/18/2013 Cleveland OH Agora Theatre 04/14/2013 Raleigh NC Southland Ballroom 04/13/2013 Atlanta GA Vinyl 04/12/2013 Birmingham AL Iron City 04/07/2013 Ridgefield CT Ridgefield Playhouse 04/06/2013 Atlantic City NJ Atlantic City Convention Center 04/05/2013 Pittsburgh PA Gateway Clipper 03/18/2013 Sellersville PA Sellersville Theater 03/16/2013 Londonderry NH Tupelo Music Hall 03/15/2013 White River Junction VT Tupelo Music Hall 03/14/2013 Salisbury MA Blue Ocean Music Hall 03/13/2013 Stanhope NJ Stanhope House 03/11/2013 Saratoga Springs NY Putnam Den 03/09/2013 Washington DC 9:30 Club Rusted Root Tour Dates 2012
date city state venue 12/31/2012 Wilmington DE World Cafe Live at the Queen 12/30/2012 Shirley MA Bull Run Restaurant 12/29/2012 Portland ME Port City Music Hall 12/27/2012 Millvale PA Mr. Small's Funhouse 12/21/2012 Pittsburgh PA Carnegie Music Hall 11/21/2012 Pittsburgh PA Gateway Clipper 11/10/2012 Greensburg PA The Palace Theatre 11/09/2012 Bethel NY Bethel Woods Center For The Arts 11/08/2012 Stanhope NJ Stanhope House 11/07/2012 Boca Raton FL Biergarten 11/05/2012 Harrisburg PA Appalachian Brewing Company 11/03/2012 Chicago IL Cubby Bear 11/02/2012 Kansas City MO Knuckleheads Saloon 10/31/2012 Grand Junction CO Mesa Theater and Club 10/28/2012 Scottsdale AZ Martini Ranch 10/28/2012 Scottsdale AZ Martini Ranch 10/27/2012 San Diego CA The Griffin 10/26/2012 West Hollywood CA Key Club 10/23/2012 San Francisco CA The Independent 10/20/2012 Seattle WA Tractor Tavern 10/18/2012 Billings MT Wild West Saloon 10/16/2012 Englewood CO Gothic Theatre 10/14/2012 Lincoln NE Bourbon Theatre 10/13/2012 Dekalb IL Otto's 10/12/2012 Fort Wayne IN Pieres 09/27/2012 Stevens Point WI University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 09/26/2012 Iowa City IA Gabe's 09/25/2012 Minneapolis MN Mill City Nights 09/19/2012 Ithaca NY The Haunt 09/18/2012 Baldwinsville NY Papermill Island 09/16/2012 Tarrytown NY Tarrytown Music Hall 09/15/2012 Plymouth NH The Flying Monkey 09/11/2012 Toronto ON Lee's Palace 09/07/2012 Lincolnshire IL Viper Alley 09/06/2012 Cobden IL Rustle Hill Winery 08/26/2012 Pittsburgh PA Allegheny County Fairgrounds 08/24/2012 Huntington NY The Paramount 07/27/2012 Asbury Park NJ The Stone Pony 07/22/2012 Detroit MI Saint Andrews Hall 07/20/2012 Cincinnati OH Taft Theatre 07/18/2012 Charlottesville VA Jefferson Theater 06/28/2012 Saint Louis MO Old Rock House 05/10/2012 New York NY Highline Ballroom 05/09/2012 Utica NY Uptown Theatre 05/06/2012 Washington DC 9:30 Club 05/05/2012 Greensboro NC The Blind Tiger 05/04/2012 Orlando FL Plaza Theatre 05/03/2012 Jacksonville FL Freebird Live 05/01/2012 Houston TX House of Blues - Houston 05/01/2012 Houston TX House of Blues 04/30/2012 Dallas TX House of Blues Dallas 04/14/2012 Englewood CO Gothic Theatre 04/08/2012 Los Angeles CA El Rey Theatre 04/04/2012 Seattle WA Tractor Tavern 01/26/2012 Niagara Falls NY Rapids Theatre Rusted Root Tour Dates 2011
date city state venue 11/03/2011 Stroudsburg PA Sherman Theater 10/11/2011 Akron OH Musica 09/28/2011 Huntington NY The Paramount 09/26/2011 Boston MA Brighton Music Hall 09/23/2011 Jim Thorpe PA Penns Peak 08/05/2011 Asbury Park NJ The Stone Pony 07/14/2011 Minneapolis MN Cabooze 07/10/2011 Detroit MI Magic Stick 06/11/2011 Milwaukee WI Turner Hall Ballroom 05/19/2011 West Chester PA The Note 05/16/2011 New York NY Bowery Ballroom 04/24/2011 Norfolk CT Infinity Hall 04/14/2011 Live Oak FL Suwannee Music Park 02/12/2011 Tarrytown NY Tarrytown Music Hall 02/11/2011 Tarrytown NY Tarrytown Music Hall 02/10/2011 Boston MA Paradise Rock Club 02/09/2011 Norfolk CT Infinity Hall Rusted Root Tour Dates 2010
date city state venue 12/30/2010 Jim Thorpe PA Penns Peak 12/29/2010 Detroit MI Saint Andrews Hall 12/28/2010 Grand Rapids MI Orbit Room 11/12/2010 New York NY Best Buy Theater 11/11/2010 Ridgefield CT Ridgefield Playhouse 11/10/2010 Falls Church VA State Theatre Virginia 11/04/2010 York PA Pullo Family Performing Arts Center 07/17/2010 Indianapolis IN The Lawn at White River 06/12/2010 Jim Thorpe PA Penns Peak 05/31/2010 Cleveland OH Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City 05/28/2010 Las Vegas NV Body English 05/23/2010 Wantagh NY Mulcahys 05/22/2010 Hampton Beach NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 05/20/2010 Foxboro MA Showcase Live 04/25/2010 Saint Petersburg FL Jannus Live Rusted Root Tour Dates 2009
date city state venue 12/30/2009 Cleveland OH House Of Blues Cleveland 12/28/2009 Chicago IL House of Blues 11/25/2009 North Myrtle Beach SC House of Blues Myrtle Beach 09/24/2009 Westbury NY Westbury Music Fair 07/27/2009 Saint Louis MO The Pageant 07/26/2009 Kansas City MO Beaumont Club
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Steve Jobs Jack-O-Lantern Only Moderately Scary to Neighborhood Children
Halloween's getting closer, and you know what that means: novelty pumpkin carving! The Joy of Tech has provided a nice little template of Steve Jobs' face so you can have your own little Steve head in your front lawn this October 31st. Ryan from Seattle did an admirable job with the instructions, but even with Apple's new aluminum aesthetic I can't help but wish he had used one of those all-white pumpkins. Update: reader Scott Heimendinger isn't about to let the Jobs-O-Lantern go unanswered. His creation after the jump. [iPhone Savior]


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In the March issue of Security Systems News we launched a new series of stories dedicated to Women in Security Technology. It's a topic I've written about frequently. Here's a blog I wrote last May when I was at PSA-TEC and interviewed IST's Christine Lanning (who was also subsequently featured in our Women in Security feature in November.)
We decided to formalize the topic of Women in Security Technology into a series last month after I interviewed Ellen Cargill, CTO for video surveillance provider Scallop Imaging. Here's that story in case you missed it.
Since I wrote that story I've heard from a few people with suggestions of women to interview for the series, so I'm happy to have some interviews lined up and I'm looking for more. If you know a woman who works in a technical/technology role in the physical security industry who would be perfect for this series, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
In February, Security Partners appointed Rick Guzman to the role of west coast operations manager, where he will be overseeing both the new Las Vegas facility as well as the Anaheim facility. I got to speak with Guzman, as well as Bob Schott, director of information technologies at Security Partners, about what this role will entail.
A big item currently on Rick's plate is getting the Las Vegas location ready for its opening ceremony at ISC West.
In order to meet this date, Guzman is hoping to get the facility up and running by the beginning of April.
Anything special planned for the ceremony? Other than tours, there are a couple of surprises planned, Schott said.
"A priority is people. … Making sure that we have enough people to take care of both facilities, the current dealer base, and also to be prepared for the growth we're looking at," Guzman said.
Part of this growth might come from the ability to show the new facility at ISC West, they said.
"Rick is also going to be a key player in establishing that continuity between the four central stations, evaluating best practices across the organization and putting that into production," Schott said.
Schott said this will involve weekly evaluations with the staff in each location, and "taking the best of what each of our four centers have to offer, and then translating that into a standard operating procedure for the entire organization."
Another duty for Guzman is connecting both of these facilities with the network of Security Partners' other facility in San Antonio, and headquarters in Lancaster, Pa. This involves a redundancy to a point where each location could handle communications from all four stations at one time.
Will you be at ISC West? Will you have news about residential security, home automation, impactful legislation or end-user focuses that our Security Systems News readers need to know? If so, please let me know.
I'm putting together my show schedule now. Because the show is so huge and offers up so many opportunities, it's difficult to meet up with everyone I'd like to, but I do my best, as do my SSN colleagues.
I'd like to hear about new and emerging resi securty technology, its current uses and successes. I can't write about every new product out there, but if you'll have end users in attendance to tell me how it works for them, that works for me.
It's a busy show so let's—and I mean this politely and beneficially to all—try not to waste each other's time. I've booked booth visits and attended ISC press conferences before that have promised news for our readers that just haven't panned out. As readers of SSN, you know the types of articles we report on and print.
Please contact me at email@example.com with your news items.
Also, we'll be holding our annual "Meet the Editors" event from 9:30-10 a.m. April 15 at our media stage right near the entrance of the show floor. Please stop by to say hi to us. It's completely informal, no presentations, just a way to reconnect and in some cases put names with faces.
I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!
Vivint CEO Todd Pedersen wasn't "fast enough" to work in one of his own warehouses, was "moving a little slow" on an installation job and should have been more adept at handling a basic tool, according to two of his employees.
Pedersen got those professional reviews during his stint on the CBS show "Undercover Boss" on Feb. 20. I wrote about that here. During that experience, he says, he learned much about being a company leader and that "details matter most."
For the popular reality show, Pedersen posed incognito, which included wearing a wig, as a Vivint trainee and met with four of his company's employees at their workplaces.
First he worked with Mark on an install job that involved being up on a roof. That encounter enlightened him on the need for Vivint workers to have proper, non-slippery footwear.
He then worked with a monitoring center rep, Sandy. Pedersen, handling a call, disconnected it inadvertently. During one call, static was prevalent and Sandy told Pedersen that the system needed some fine-tuning.
On his third stint he worked at one of the company's warehouses with Alma and was surprised when he had to fill out a work order on paper rather than digitally. Alma is the employee who told him he wasn't suited to work for Vivint: "Too slow."
He also was told he was working too slowly by employee Will during Pedersen's final "Undercover Boss" gig at a smart-home installation. And, Will added, Pedersen needed practice working with a basic tool—a drill.
When I talked to Pedersen before the show aired, he couldn't say all that much about the outcome of the show due to CBS restrictions. But I did catch up with him via email this week to get more details.
Here's what Pedersen had to say.
Q: What was the top lesson you gleaned from being on the show?
A: As a leader, it's your job to look at the big picture and focus on the vision of the company, but I learned that when it comes to employees, the details matter most. The smallest upgrades in equipment and installation hardware can shave off significant amounts of time and stress for employees. Little things really do make a big difference to the people you employ.
Q: How will the show have an impact on the way your company is run/managed in the future?
A: After each day on a new job [for the show], I would get on a conference call with senior management and discuss what I learned and potential improvements pertaining to that job. And while the experience hasn't changed the way we run the company in a major way, we have made several changes in equipment and processes.
The most significant change we implemented was announcing a brand-new facility for our monitoring professionals. As I worked alongside Sandy, she had interference issues with her equipment. In addition to improving phone cords and headsets for Sandy and her coworkers, we decided to give them a beautiful new facility.
Q: Any other insights? Would you do this again?
A: The most interesting part was just being able to work alongside my employees as a regular guy, rather than the CEO. I truly enjoyed getting to know each of them on a personal level and learning about their backgrounds and the things they've overcome. I've always believed in cultivating strong relationships with my employees, and this experience reaffirmed the importance of that for me.
While not every executive has the chance to go undercover like I did, taking the time to work side by side and connect with employees is important for all members of the leadership team. I plan to give this opportunity to other executives so they can benefit from the invaluable insight that comes from being on the ground. (Although, I won't make any of them wear a wig!)
I don't think I could get away with going undercover again. Word has definitely gotten out around the company, but I did really enjoy going out in the field and working with employees across the business. I would definitely do that again, and I'll probably take some of our other executives along with me next time.
Pedersen also heard the four employees' personal stories and responded to their hardships—widowhood, bankruptcy, cancer treatments, custody disagreements and more—with compassion and with his wallet. Kudos to him.
ISC West is a short seven weeks away and the editors at Security Systems News have already started to book appointments.
Are you interested in talking to us about your new products, your business plan, trends in the industry? We want to meet and talk to as many SSN readers as possible in Las Vegas, but since there are only three of us, we cannot meet everyone. We do have to make some choices. Below is some information you may find helpful.
NEW PRODUCTS Will we cover your new product? Security Systems News is dedicated to breaking business news and does not do much pure product coverage. However, we do much more product news at ISC West than we do elsewhere, so please let us know about your new product launch at ISC West. If you can also tell us how and why our readers—the integrators, installers and professional monitoring companies—will be interested in this new product, we will try to fit you in to our calendars.
An excellent way to get coverage of your new product is to have it featured for free in Security Systems News April (ISC West Show) printed publication. If you're launching a product at ISC West, you can get a nifty description and photo in our April issue for free. Click here to find out about that.
NEW COMPANY or NEW DIVISION, TECH TRENDS, M&A ACTIVITY, BUSINESS PLANS FOR 2015, OTHER NEWS TIPS? We want to hear about this stuff. Our coverage areas are divided this way: Spencer Ives sives@securitysystemsnews covers monitoring and general news; Amy Canfield firstname.lastname@example.com covers residential security and home automation, fire, legislative news, end-user related news; firstname.lastname@example.com, I cover commercial and systems integrators, and suppliers (manufacturers).
NEWS CONFERENCES Will we come to your news conference? Yes! On one condition though—please have news to share. Every year we get some "Announcements!" that so-and-so is having a news conference and they would like us to commit to attending. What's the news conference about? Well that information will be forthcoming, we're told. We understand that you may not want to announce every detail ahead of time, but we do need some information.
TIMING FOR EVENTS and NEWS CONFERENCES We love news conferences that are coordinated with the organizers of ISC West. We like news conferences that take place in the press room or on the show floor while the show is going on. If you coordinate with the organizers of ISC West, your event won't overlap with someone elses. We do not like breakfast or dinner news conferences. We'd rather just have breakfast or dinner. Lunchtime news conferences can work in our opinion. HID used to do a well organized, informative, news conference with boxed lunches in a room close to the show floor. It was crowded too.
THINK ABOUT MAKING YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT AHEAD OF ISC WEST So much happens at the show that we can't possibly cover it all. The really big news can bury some important news items. If you can talk to us three or four weeks ahead of time, we can probably give you more complete coverage. Reach out to us now if you want to talk about ISC West announcements ahead of time.
IF WE CAN'T MEET YOU AT ISC WEST If your news falls within our coverage area, often times we can do a call a few weeks after ISC West.
IS YOUR EVENT HAPPENING DURING THE Security 5k? Between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 16? Oh Well. You should be at the Security 5k, running, walking, or cheering the runners on. Get your company to put together a team and support the sixth annual Security 5K, (which was founded by Security Systems News). You'll get some exercise during ISC West and you can literally help save a child. In 2014 we raised more than $110,000, used to provide food, water, education and healthcare for more than 260 children for one year through a wonderful organization called Mission 500. Click here for more information. Some folks do have other commitments during that time--If you're one of them, consider sponsoring a runner. You can make a difference.
The Enterprise, Ala. police department will discontinue alarm monitoring of residences and commercial business.
The Enterprise City Council voted to discontinue the Enterprise Police Department's involvement in monitoring burglary and fire alarms, according to the Enterprise Ledger.
The police department currently monitors 17 residences and six businesses in the city as an additional source of income. However, a $4,000 upgrade to the system is needed to keep the monitoring system working properly.
The police department has proposed giving the individuals and businesses being monitored a 30-day notice to find an alternate monitoring provider.
BOCA RATON, Fla.—He had commanding roles in "Pulp Fiction" and "Mission Impossible" and starred in HBO's "Don King: Only in America." Now award-winning actor Ving Rhames is putting his tough-guy persona and deep voice to work for ADT.
Well, wait a sec. According to Rhames, he's not just working for the huge home security firm; he says in the new commercials that he "is ADT."
The ad campaign seeks to set ADT apart from the increasing number of smart home products available to consumers. The spots are based on the premise that consumers often mistake convenience "with the added safety of professionally monitored security," ADT said in a prepared statement.
In the ads, Rhames asks, "What good is a smart home if it's not a safe home?"
"Our new campaign addresses the desire for connectivity, control and most important of all—security. Self-monitored security solutions do not provide police, fire or emergency medical response in the event of an emergency," Jerri DeVard, chief marketing officer of ADT, said in the statement.
Rhames says in one of the spots I viewed: "Strong isn't wrong, I'm ADT, I oughta know. But what makes brawn even better is brains. See, I'm both the big brain at the center of your peace of mind and the big muscle to keep the peace."
Big brain, big muscle, gotcha. I'm not going to argue with Mr. Ving. Good ad campaign, I think. What do you think?
CSAA recently posted on its site about the matter of net neutrality, as well as sending out a message from Alarm Industry Communications Committee chair Lou Fiore concerning the topic. Capitol Hill has various items up for consideration on net neutrality, according to Fiore.
"Our goal at this point is simply to let Congress know we are here again and what our needs are as primarily small businesses. At some point legislation will move forward, probably as a rewrite of the Telecommunications Act, and we want to ensure we are not forgotten," Fiore said in the message.
Net neutrality is the concept that all Internet traffic should be treated the same by Internet service providers. This has been an ongoing issue for the security industry and carries with it serious implications.
"Our primary concern is that broadband and wireless network providers are increasingly offering services that compete with us in providing home and business security services. Without some protection for smaller players, these network providers will have an incentive to favor their own security services and 'throttle' or 'block' our emergency signals in order to gain a competitive advantage," CSAA said on its site.
CSAA also provides a letter template to be sent to key members of Congress, along with contact information for these key people. CSAA urges its members to contact their local congressperson by Feb. 26, and to emphasize the personal aspect of their company's situation in this issue.
The association has also posted other stances the industry has taken on this issue, as well as a portion of the 1996 telecommunications act, on its site.
In addition to this push towards net neutrality, AICC announced today the start researching the matter of dropped signals from digital alarm communications transmitters. This will be done through a survey also available on CSAA's site.
According to a recent press release from CSAA, findings from this effort will be made available at the next AICC meetings in March and June of 2015.
We are putting together our April, ISC West Show Issue, and we have TWO opportunities for product coverage in that issue: The ISC West New Product section and the Product Spotlight on Mobile Apps.
FIrst: the ISC West new product sectionIt's time once again to submit your products for Security Systems News' ISC West New Show Product section.
If you are exhibiting and debuting a new product at ISC West in April you may submit a product to be featured in SSN's New Show Product section. Companies that have more than one product division may submit one product for each division.
To take advantage of this free editorial opportunity, please send an email with the following information in the body of the text to email@example.com
1. Company name2. Company website3. Product name4. Three bullet points that describe your product, each 12 words or less5. Company telephone number—only ONE please (to be published)6. ISC West booth number (essential; you must be exhibiting at ISC West)7. Image of product ( JPEG file with a DPI of 300 or greater. No PDFs, please.)
The firm deadline is Monday, March 2. Space in the issue is limited, so submitting early ensures you a place in the section.
And here's the second product coverage opportunity. It's the Product Spotlight on Mobile AppsSecurity Systems News is featuring a Product Spotlight on Mobile Apps in our April issue. If you carry this product and want to be included, please send the following information about one product (a different one than submitted for New Products section, please) by Monday, March 2 to firstname.lastname@example.com
1. Company name2. Company web site3. Product name4. Three bullet points that describe your product, each 12 words or less5. Image of product ( JPEG file with a DPI of 300 or greater. No PDFs, please.)
We will print as many as space allows.
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Genetec, a developer of open-platform, hardware and cloud-based services for the physical security and public safety industries, based in Montreal, hosted a Press Summit this week. I was supposed to be there. But no! A snowstorm on Sunday prevented me from making my flight out.
I was disappointed. I was interested in learning and reporting about what Genetec has going on for 2015 in advance of its reveals at ISC West. I also was looking forward to finding out more about the corporate culture of the company, which was founded in 1997.
Corporate culture is worth knowing about. Just ask John Loud of LOUD Security, who spoke about it at Honeywell's Connect2014 event.
Brian Katz of Google, keynoter at our recent TechSec conference, discussed that progressive company's culture of security.
Attitudes all add up in making companies more successful.
When I visited Genetec's HQ last year I was impressed with the atmosphere there, from the popular, low-cost gourmet food in its company cafeteria to its on-site gym. Then there's the foosball- and X-box-equipped meeting areas. Employees trying to untangle snags in projects are encouraged to work them out over a game or two. (My teenage son has often told me that video games help him think, too, when he's stuck on a homework project. Now I just might believe him.)
It's not only about good food and fun and games for Gentec's 620 employees, though. Those perks, along with generous vacation time and benefits and company-sponsored outings, are designed to promote a work environment that fosters "a strong culture of innovation, which is essential to the growth and future of [the] business," the company says.
Genetec this year was named one of the top employees in Montreal for the ninth consecutive year by MediaCorp Canada. The contest evaluates employers on criteria that includes physical workspace, work atmosphere and social, health, financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communications, performance management, training and skills development and community involvement.
The award isn't just about good external public relations, the company told me when I inquired. In addition to prompting more visitors to the Genetec website and boosting job applications and greater, favorable awareness about the company overall, it has made current employees proud to work at the company and, Genetec says, employee retention will grow because of it.
I'll be writing more about Genetec's corporate culture, so stay tuned!
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Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen. Although the most common cause of ascites is cirrhosis of the liver, for about 10 percent of people with ascites, the cause is cancer.
Ascites caused by cancer most often occurs with advanced or recurrent cancer of the ovary, bladder, colon, breast, pancreas, or lung, and with lymphomas. If severe, ascites may be painful, and the problem may keep you from moving around comfortably. Ascites can set the stage for an infection in your abdomen. Fluid may also move into your chest and surround your lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
These are symptoms of ascites:
Swelling in the abdomen
Weight gain
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Your health care provider may diagnose ascites by doing a physical exam and asking about your symptoms. He or she may also order tests to confirm ascites, such as:
Removing a sample of fluid from your abdomen through a needle. This fluid will be checked for signs of disease, such as cancer or an infection. This test may help point to the cause of the ascites.
Taking images of the inside of your abdomen using ultrasound, X-rays, or a CT scan. A CT scan creates computerized images using X-rays.
A number of steps may help relieve your ascites. Your health care provider may tell you to:
Cut back on your salt intake. Your doctor or a dietitian can show you how to follow a low-sodium diet. Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium, since some medications used in treating ascites can cause your potassium levels to rise.
Cut back on the amount of fluids you drink.
Take diuretic medicines to help reduce the fluid in your body.
In certain cases, your doctor may need to remove large amounts of fluid from your abdomen through a needle. This may be necessary if you're having trouble breathing or the diuretic is not working.
Certain steps to help you avoid cancer can prevent ascites related to cancer. For example, limiting the amount of alcohol you drink, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising regularly may reduce your risk for breast and colon cancer. Avoiding smoking and limiting salt in your diet may lower your risk of stomach cancer.
Be sure to follow your health care provider's advice for lowering your salt intake. You'll need to do this even if you're taking diuretic drugs to reduce fluid in your body. Weighing yourself daily and calling your doctor if you gain too much weight may help your health care provider manage your ascites better.
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by MBJ Staff Published: February 19,2012
Tags: Ameilia R. Young, Betty Latimer Black, Chris Carson, Corey M. McKern, Cornelious D. Smith, Dr. Donald Hall, Dr. James E. Newsome, Francis C. Lee, Henry E. Blakeslee III, Jack D'Arcy, Jim Rouse, Larry E. Castle, Locke A. Karriker, Mississippi State University, Patrick White, Wendy J. Allen
Mississippi State University has honored James J. "Jim" Rouse of Houston, Texas, a former oil company executive and 1962 industrial management graduate, with its highest alumni honor. Rouse received the 2012 National Alumnus of the Year award. A Libertyville, Ill., native who was reared in Germantown, Tenn., Rouse retired in 2004 as corporate vice president […] [...]


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PDH board decides not to appeal judge's ruling
Linda SatchwellStaff Writer5/19/2010The Plumas District Hospital board met in closed session Thursday, May 13, and decided not to appeal the court decision announced Monday, May 10.
The board reported out with the following written statement in response to Judge Kelly's order for a mail-ballot election Aug. 31 using the tax initiative proponents' ballot language and for an injunction prohibiting the district from issuing any more bonds:
"Although we were extremely disappointed and feel the judge's ruling on the Writ of Mandate was contrary to California law, the (Plumas District) Hospital Board voted today not to appeal the ruling, although we feel confident we could prevail.
"Instead, in the interest of the community, we will move forward with an election on Aug. 31, to decide the future of health care in Quincy.
"We eagerly wait to hear from the hospital opponents in detail how their tax limitation initiative will secure the long-term viability of health care in Quincy. They put this initiative on the ballot and the community deserves to hear their plan."
Initiative proponent Bob Zernich responded, "I take exception to the term 'hospital opponents.' We are not opponents, we support the hospital resoundingly ... It's the tax on bonds that we take exception to. The issue is the tax, not the hospital ... I love the hospital."
Board member John Kimmel said later the board and the hospital's attorneys felt if they appealed, they would certainly win on two of the three points — the election date and the bond sale prohibition.
Kimmel said, however, "My interest is the hospital (so) these points aren't important." He added that he's eager now to get to the vote, though he would have preferred to wait until Nov. 2 for an election so voters would know whether the hospital could get the USDA (low-cost) loan.
"My purpose isn't to win," said Kimmel. "It's to find out what the public wants and then we'll know what we can do."
He reiterated what he's said many times before — that he would have preferred a survey rather than an election. First, it's much less costly he said. Second, because more questions can be asked, the community's true intent comes through more clearly.
Cost was another factor in deciding whether to appeal Kelly's decision. Kimmel said special counsel Michael Colantuono's fees for this case were covered by PDH's insurance carrier, BETA Healthcare Group.
Commenting on the petitioners' criticism of the hospital for spending taxpayers' money on litigation, he said if initiative proponents were so concerned, why were they "asking $10,000 for legal fees? They're talking out of both sides of their mouths."
The PDH board met again Monday morning, May 17, to pass a new resolution in compliance with Judge Kelly's order "calling a special all-mail ballot election to submit to the voters of the district a proposed initiative measure and certain related matters."
Included in the resolution is a copy of the ballot measure as set forth by Kelly and a statement directing hospital district secretary Valerie Flannigan "to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Plumas County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the county Registrar of Voters in sufficient time so that the measure may be included in an all-mail ballot for August 31, 2010."
As outlined by Kathy Williams, the county elections office will proceed on the following schedule: After the supervisors (at their May 18 meeting) authorize the elections official to conduct the special election Aug. 31, a Notice of Election will appear in the newspaper May 26.
Arguments for and against the measure (a maximum of 300 words) may be submitted during a 10-day period, from May 26 – April 4.
Immediately following that, rebuttals to arguments for and against the initiative may be submitted (maximum 250 words) during the 10-day period April 7 – 14.
Vote-by-mail ballots for the election will be mailed Aug. 2, and voters must have their ballots in the elections office at the courthouse by 8 p.m. election day, Aug. 31.
Williams explained the ballot count begins Aug. 21, with each ballot tallied by optical scanner. Only when the "End election," button is pressed at precisely 8 p.m. does the machine print out a total vote count.
Immediately after getting the print-out total, Williams will announce the election results by posting it on the county website and faxing the media.