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In the first in a stunning mystery series set in eighteenth-century England, Tessa Harris introduces Dr. Thomas Silkstone, anatomist and pioneering forensic detective.
The death of Lord Edward Crick has unleashed a torrent of gossip through the seedy taverns and elegant ballrooms of Oxfordshire. Few mourn the dissolute young man - except his sister, the beautiful Lady Lydia Farrell. When her husband comes under suspicion of murder, she seeks expert help from Dr. Thomas Silkstone, a young anatomist from Philadelphia.
Thomas arrived in England to study under its foremost surgeon, where his unconventional methods only add to his outsider status. Against his better judgment, he agrees to examine Lord Edward's corpse. But it is not only the dead but also the living to whom he must apply the keen blade of his intellect. And the deeper the doctor's investigations go, the greater the risk that he will be consigned to the ranks of the corpses he studies.
Tessa Harris, born in Lincolnshire, holds a history degree from Oxford University, and after four years of working with local newspapers she set her sights on women's magazines. She is regularly heard on local BBC radio and over the years has interviewed such people as Margaret Thatcher, Jeffrey Archer, Anthony Hopkins, Susan Hampshire, Alan Titchmarsh, Jackie Stewart, Boris Johnson, and Uri Geller. She lives in Berkshire with her husband and their two children.
©2011 Tessa Harris (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
"CSI meets The Age of Reason…Welldrawn, intriguing cast of characters…Full of twists and turns…Vivid details…A pageturner!" (Karen Harper, New York Times best-selling author)
I like mysteries (particularly British ones, historical fiction and nonfiction, science fiction and fantasy.
"Gruesome but Deftly Plotted"
First Simon Vance does a good job with his narration, always does. I thought he did an excellent job with the voices, especially differentiating the young doctor's Philadelphian accent from that of the English characters.
I rather wish that the author of the other review had given some examples of historical errors. I didn't catch anything glaring although I did have some questions. I gave some thought to the estate being passed by inheritance but I just assumed that someone earlier had barred the entail on the estate in question. The book felt more like Andrew Taylor's Anatomy of a Ghost (also available on Audible) than Anne Perry's mysteries. Anne Perry's books generally take some social justice issue and weaves the mystery around how the issue leads up to the crime or impedes the detection of the crime. This mystery is kept within the framework of 18th century thought and social mores with a bit of a forensic stretch now and then.
There are a couple of rather gruesome post mortem examinations so don't try to listen to this one when eating. If you want to follow up with some true 18th century crimes there are several editions of the Newgate Calendar available for free on line and a great web site called Voices of the Old Bailey.
Although it contains a love story it isn't a genre romance and doesn't follow romance conventions.
Recommended for those who enjoy historical mysteries.
"Wilkie Collins meets Quincy"
The way, just as you thought you knew where the story was going, it changed on you.
The book has the appropriate mixture of period information, without it becoming a largely historical fiction tale with only a slight dash of mystery. For a mystery fan, you want a true mystery, with a taste of history mixed in for fun, not the other way around. This book does it right.
Doctor Thomas Silkstone.
The true birth of CSI !
If you have read Wilkie Collins and enjoy his stories, you will enjoy this book. It is a Wilkie Collins-ish suspense tale, taking place in the 1780's in England. There is some CSI like work done by the main character mixed in for interest. Simon Vance is outstanding as usual, with his characterization of all the players right on the money. There is just the right amount of period detail to let you feel as if you are in the 1700's, without the boring minutiae of detail that I find in some historical mysteries. I will definitely be buying the next installment of Dr. Thomas Silkstone.
"Only for Simon Vance fans"
I was thankful this audio book was finally coming to a climax but then I noticed there were
still 40 minutes to go. Sadly it wasn't ending, not when there was one more totally idiot plot twist that could happen. Why did I listen this far? Simon Vance and his fabulous voice and characterizations. The characters and basic premise of the story have promise but the author can't decide if she wants to write a bodice ripper or a mystery. If Lydia is described as fragile one more time in these last 40 minutes, someone could get hurt!
As much as I love Simon Vance I won't be getting any more of this series.
Narrative makes the world go round.
"grisly; good not great 18th C procedural"
I downloaded this when it was part of an Audible promotion about promising new thrillers. Fortunately, I am not a big fan of thrillers. This is a so- so- historical mystery-procedural, with lots of detail of post-mortems --kind of an 18th century Anne Perry with corpses.
The upside - Although it's not a perfect evocation of 18th century England, the listen is was diverting enough (aside from the rotting corpses) that I would download further novels in the proposed series, hoping that the author perfects her craft and historicity as she goes. Good 18th century-set mysteries are rare.
As usual, Simon Vance makes the best of his material.
Another English-set, first-in-a-series mystery came out the same week might have been a better choice for the Audible list: Twelve Drummers Drumming - contemporary setting, but a more satisfying mystery.
"Good historical fiction and a murder to solve."
This wasn't a great book, but it was a good book. The plot was interesting and, while I don't think the "murder mystery" was solvable by the reader, it was still intriguing. I liked the depth and breadth of the characters but was especially taken with the historical setting and the "old medicine" that is practiced. It is an interesting and entertaining look at medical practice and police procedure of the late 18th century.
The narrator did a nice job, with a good range of voices. As is usually true, I find a male narrator does a less than great job with female voices, but his were less bad than most. I expect to look into more of the Silkstone Mysteries.
Obsessive reader, 6-10 books a week, chosen from Member reviews. Fact & fiction, subjects from the Tudors to Tookie, Harlem to Hiroshima, Huey Long to Huey Newton. In-depth fair reviews - from front to BLACK!!!
If you like Sherlock Holmes, you will be so glad to be able to "graduate" to the big league in forensic science. Dr. Thomas Silkstone does amazing things in medicine in the 18th century, before the microscope or any of the most basic tools that scientists relied on during Holmes" era. The book is great read with numerous twists and turn, keeping you guessing on who is good and who is bad. A good lesson on watching your back at all times!
"A little bit Sherlocky"
Im a big Simon Vance fan, which is why I purchased this audible. Not to mention, Im a sucker for anything set in England. Overall, the book has a Sherlock Holmes vibe. The characters, especially Silkstone, are likeable - the plot lively enough, althought not overly suspenseful. Its not outstanding, but was an enjoyable read.
Addicted to Audible!
"Forensics before DNA, computers, etc...."
Imagine a world without any of the basic medical tools we have today to diagnose and treat illness.Imagine having to use corpses of criminal for autopsies? Imagine the ignorance and superstition! As a nurse I always find these books fascinating. How did Physicians manage to treat their patients despite the lack of knowledge and lack of resources. How could murders ever be solved? It makes me thankful to live in the present century, and I find it fascinating to read (or listen in this case) to just how difficult everything was in those times.
"Great Period Mystery"
I loved the mystery and medicine in this book but the female love interest was very bland. She mainly batted her big doe-eyes and waited to be rescued.
"Absolutely Awful"
The narration was as good as could be expected with this absolutely wretched prose. I decided I would give this a listen as I have quite enjoyed Simon Vance's readings. However, this book is just awful. The characters are flat, the plot is not remotely clever and again, the descriptions are ridiculous.
Just spare yourself. It's a cool concept, but someone other than Tessa Harris needs to execute it.
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TI employees across the board seem to agree on one thing – our people are at the heart of our success. We must be doing something right, because once people join our team they seem to hang around for awhile. Hear what they have to say in their own words about why TI is a great place to work.
Annabelle, Taiwan
In the summer of 2011, I was just fresh out of graduate school – among all the working opportunities, TI stood out the most for offering me the chance to join the TMG Leadership Development Rotation Program, which is a unique opportunity to allow a new employee to accelerate his/her career. My fellow program members and I rotate around the world in different TI FABs and A/T sites, which provides learning and working experience in different roles along the semiconductor manufacturing roadmap. TI is a company that is willing to invest resources and time on developing and cultivating leaders; moreover, TI does appreciate the possibility and potential within young employees and gives them a chance to excel.
Gerlie, Philippines
I remember the first time I set foot at TI, I could hardly recognize myself. With the opportunities for career growth at TI, I realized what I could do more and what I could be molded into.
If you're a newcomer, it's a very open environment. TI has an inviting culture where you can really discuss things with all of your colleagues.
Right now I'm assigned to a whole new different area. I am anxious about this change but TI has been very supportive. My journey to take this big leap took me to quite a few different countries for training. I'm excited about my new assignment and about facing the big challenges ahead.
Michael, USA
"TI is worldwide, world changing, world leading, and the Technology and Manufacturing Leadership Development Rotation Program places you right in the middle."
The Technology and Manufacturing Leadership Development Rotation Program is a testament to the fact that Texas Instruments is a company that strongly believes in growing leaders, and expends its resources advancing your career from "Day One." This is a unique opportunity for new employees to quickly learn about the different aspects of semiconductor manufacturing, and to see and experience TI innovation in action. TI is worldwide, world changing, world leading, and the Technology and Manufacturing Leadership Development Rotation Program places you right in the middle. WOW! This program is geared towards individuals who aspire to grow as engineers and as leaders. I am extremely excited about mentoring, working on my own development and enhancing my leadership skills.
Alan, Mexico
Sebastian, Germany
I'm 100% sure that you have held TI Technology in your hand at some point. It is truly amazing to see that TI provides so many innovative solutions to customers, which enables them to create leading-edge applications.
Everything you do has an impact at TI! As an Engineering Lab Manager I'm part of a global team, which shares the vision of developing and creating products with the highest quality and best performance for our customers.
A Great Place to Work
A Global Company
Gabe, USA
"The openness of communication makes work fun every day."
TI is such a diverse company to work for that you never know who you may meet or have lunch with on a day to day basis. You may meet a new intern one minute and be shaking hands with a top level manager the next. The openness of communication makes work fun every day.
Jie, China
TI is one of the first companies to have built an extensive partnership with Chinese universities. It is the U Program that attracted me to the big TI family.
When I began my work, China didn't invest as much in higher education as now. Few students had access to advanced international technology. Against this backdrop, TI decided to accelerate the growth of the "U Program."
In 2000, the third technical center was established in Chengdu. From then on, TI began its aggressive journey of accomplishing the goal of building 100 DSP labs for universities. Besides investing equipment in colleges, we also carried out a National DSP Design Contest in order to help promote innovation among Chinese students.
To me, the TI U Program is not only work, but also a great project which holds great importance to Chinese education and the development of next generation engineers.
Daniella, Korea
Working at TI means experiencing the world. While supporting customers as a field application engineer, I will work and communicate with various TIers around the world. These experiences help me make progress and prevent me from an idle state. This is the primary reason that I chose to work at TI. Not only for a methodical rotation period in the first 12 months, but also a whole period in TI where I can experience working in both a customer site and an engineering site. The important thing is that I can always have a passion for my job.
Ross, Scotland
For anyone interested in TI, I would say be prepared for a challenging, but also very rewarding experience! I started as an intern and was offered a place as a Process Engineer. Working here as a new college graduate, I've gained more and more responsibility, and I am still very much enjoying my role.
Greg, USA
"The Applications Engineering Program is...a challenging entry-level opportunity, but if you want to learn applications engineering and be the best – this program is how to get there."
In just my first month in the program I was able to assist several large customers in solving circuit design problems, create an evaluation module for a 12-bit DAC, and meet with top management at TI. I have been stretched to learn the fine points in good design and learn how to better interact with people. The Applications Engineering Program is preparing me for a long-term career in Analog Applications Engineering. It is a challenging entry-level opportunity, but if you want to learn applications engineering and be the best – this program is how to get there.
Blessing, USA
"I get to do what I love with a great team."
I started volunteering at TI in Automotive MCU my senior year of high school. My supervisors, as well as others on my team, were always willing to answer my questions and make themselves available to me. Fortunately, I was offered the opportunity to come back as a co-op right after graduation and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. My days consist of checking in with my boss and supervisor and working on various programming intensive projects. I get to do what I love with a great team. If there has been one thing that I would say has made my experience what it is today, it would be communication. Checking in with my supervisor and boss through out the course of the week allows us to stay on the same page and problem solve together. Entering the work environment early was slightly intimidating at first, but when it became apparent to me that TIers have a team oriented culture, I knew I was somewhere I could thrive.
TI has provided very good training and learning portal, especially for the NCGs. The working environment is pleasant, yet challenging. Ideal place for me to apply my engineering knowledge into the business world.
Jeff, USA
"It's the challenges I get to work on every day that keep me here."
TI has provided me with many opportunities. I've done product, test and application engineering, systems and marketing, and product line management—from concept to customer delivery. There's always something new to learn, and you should learn as much as you can. It's the challenges I get to work on every day that keep me here. I get to constantly figure out how to do things more efficiently, and it forces me to be innovative. Collaboration is important, too, and you need to have a good network inside TI to get things done. Build relationships with senior engineers and managers, consider all the factors of a project, and use the systems that are in place to get things done.
Bobby, Taiwan
TI is a leader in the analog industry and has a great company culture which provides many opportunities and challenges. In different career stages, TI provides related trainings, on-the-job training (projects) and self-learning opportunities which helped me to grow quickly.
TI encourages me to turn my ideas/work into a patent or paper. I have presented three international papers and filed two patents over the past five years.
Aneesh, USA
"Your fellow TIers will have very high expectations of you, but they will also help you meet those expectations."
Texas Instruments has created a culture of team excellence: Your fellow TIers will have very high expectations of you, but they will also help you meet those expectations. At Texas Instruments, you have the chance to work with some of the most high-caliber professionals in the industry.
How You Benefit
John Paul, Philippines
When working at TI, each day becomes an opportunity to learn new things, hone and improve existing skills, and build one's character all at the same time.
TI maintains its lead ahead of other companies because of its strict compliance and dedication to quality, its continuous innovation and high standards of excellence.
Allie, China
TI is a cool place where one can put forward an idea freely even if they are a new here. Colleagues will discuss with you your idea in a candid manner, instead of challenging you with absolute authority. This is really important to promote innovation in the company. And I enjoy the "family atmosphere" in TI. Many TIers have helped me since my first day here. Considering my work-life balance, my boss approved my transfer from Nanjing to the Shanghai office. During my wedding days and honeymoon, my colleagues took care of most of my work. And now, during my pregnancy, I do not suffer much as I imagined, because everyone--my co-workers, my boss and customers, etc.--renders me special care. I feel indebted to them.
Hui, China
I have worked in TI for 12 years. During the first nine years, I was dedicated to product research and development. In 2003, I put forward a brand new concept for C2000, i.e. Digital Signal Controller (DSC), which helped bring down C2000 to common users.
The year of 2008 is a turning point for me. In this year, I became a salesman. Although I was more of a technician, I began to enjoy working with fellow TSAs, realizing the important role they played in product promotion. Now I am the leader of a MCU "dream team." I really thank TI for the great opportunities it has offered me.
Angelo, Philippines
The reason why I chose to work at TI is I can see continuous growth and development not only in my personal skills but also in the company as a whole. TI's passion for innovation and excellence inspires me to be just that - innovative and excellent! And these are key ingredients that make my work more efficient and fruitful.
Endless Opportunities
Morgan, USA
"A Technical Sales Engineer is very much like being an entrepreneur."
Being an engineer that wanted a strong technical foundation, but found every excuse possible to enroll in business classes when an opportunity arose, it only made sense for me to consider a career in sales. A Technical Sales Engineer is very much like being an entrepreneur. My set of accounts is my business. I make decisions and strategize on how to grow that business – down to every dollar that's spent and every hour that's invested with customers. The Technical Sales Rotation Program prepared me to drive business results and help my customers be successful. Aside from the great on-the-job training, I have made friendships that will last my whole career and lifetime.
Raj, India
One of the things I liked at TI was the friendly, respectful environment and the opportunity to work with intelligent colleagues and team members. Another thing that impressed me was the emphasis on the quality of work, and on making products that are awesome, not just those meeting standards.
Kelvin, China
TI's success lies in its ability to integrate necessary resources into a team within the shortest time possible. It provides a fabulous stage not only for individuals, but also for the whole company. To make the right reaction to the changeable market, one alone is far from enough. In TI, you can find experienced technicians, professional designers, senior industry analysts, etc. Combined as one, we are ready to face any unexpected challenges.
Ade, USA
"The primary reason I chose to work at TI was because there are many opportunities offered within the company to change positions and develop as an engineer."
The cool thing about working at TI is that you get to be around a lot of smart engineers that work on devices that contribute to the world's technology.
The primary reason I chose to work at TI was because there many opportunities offered within the company to change positions and develop as an engineer.
Jake, USA
"I'm always on the edge of my seat, in a good way."
Almost every day is different in Operations Planning. The analysis and recommendations I provide regarding manufacturing capacity directly affect whether TI is able to meet customer demand. When the market changes suddenly, I need to either have already anticipated the change in the way we source our products or be ready to adapt so there are no disruptions to supply. I'm always on the edge of my seat, in a good way. Additionally, I like the products TI makes. TI semiconductors are in almost every piece of technology we use today, so it's exciting to make decisions that directly impact how our products get manufactured and into customer's designs.
David, Scotland
Within my first month of working within the Manufacturing Leadership Development Program, I had exposure to high-level management and took on a project that gave me a fantastic background to the manufacturing operation. The program gives me the chance to work with people from many different departments and quickly provides me with the knowledge I need to work well within TI. It has also given me an opportunity to develop my career in a way that is meaningful to both TI and me.
More Than Calculators
Aaron, USA
"TI, with its diverse fields in electrical engineering, will always have someone I can turn to if I run into problems."
I chose to intern at Texas Instruments because TI offered a project in robotics, a field I feel passionately about. TI, with its diverse fields in electrical engineering, will always have someone I can turn to if I run into problems.
Vishal, India
I am quite new to TI, but what I find great about it is you are a part of the team from the beginning, and that is amazing. It feels cool when your manager appreciates your work and is in constant touch with you. I always wanted to work in the field of Analog Circuit designing, and I cannot think of any other place which can be as good as TI.
Montserrat, Mexico
Brighton, China
"In TI, you will always embrace the most advanced technology; in TI, you will never worry about falling behind; in TI, you are always provided with various opportunities and room for improvement." I said that during my presentation in the year of 2005 and I still think so. Although there is much pressure, every TIer is afforded a relatively loose working environment. One has the freedom to choose their own career path, either to become an administrator or technician. For my part, technical research holds a great attraction. As a result, I devoted much of my time to the study of DSP. TI values my efforts, and I was admitted into the TI Technology Committee in 2009, which is a great encouragement to me.
Laura May, Philippines
I feel that my experience in failure analysis and in packaging solutions have helped me grow, first in my career in TI, and also in my personal life. In terms of my career, my experiences have helped me find the best job fit and best attitude in the job. As for my personal life, a lot of the lessons I learned were very much applicable to life outside work, such as keeping discipline.
I can say that working in TI is great because of all the opportunities available. With the right attitude and desire for learning and self-development, the opportunities will come freely. After all, TI will not be able to grow as it is today, if it did not let its best assets, the employees, grow as well.
Bernd, Germany
It's the vast diversity of personal opportunities and challenges that makes me proud to be part of one of the world's biggest semiconductor companies. It is simply impressive and highly motivating to see what customers across all market segments can realize with TI components to make our future safer and smarter.
Personally, I took the chance to manage different roles within TI - starting as a designer, then Quality Engineer, and now in my current role as a Project Manager. For me, TI is the right place to work on new innovations and build a global network of teams and friends.
Mark, USA
"I was amazed at what markets TI has its hands in."
I have always known about TI, mostly through using their calculators in school. What I didn't know until I was searching was that they are a massive semiconductor company. I did a little bit of research, and I was amazed at what markets TI has its hands in.
Sergio, USA
"TI is challenging, motivating and flexible."
TI is challenging, motivating and flexible. It is one of the biggest semiconductor companies in the world, although its name is mostly known for calculators. The impact that TI has is much greater than most people know.
The Co-op Experience: What's it like?
Cheyne, USA
"Being able to work at a cutting-edge technological company is very exciting."
Being able to work at a cutting-edge technological company is very exciting. I like working at TI because they are one of the best companies in the world producing analog electrical components. Being able to work at a cutting-edge technological company is very exciting.
Gayle, USA
"I continually learn so much from the diverse talent employed at TI."
I continually learn so much from the diverse talent employed at TI. Our organization is filled with innovative, creative people, and we get better results by bouncing ideas around and getting feedback from one another. Collaboration helps avoid gaps, conflicting efforts and duplication of work. To fully engage in such a learning and collaborative atmosphere, you should work hard, be proactive in understanding our business overall, and share information in a personal way. Overall, TI is successful because we listen to our customers and try to figure out what will make their lives and work easier. It's the best feeling when we bring them something they didn't even know they wanted but can't live without!
Dan, Taiwan
TI is not a company with single technologies or products. With enthusiasm and patience, there are new and interesting things for me to learn every day. With TI's strong employee-development system, you can choose your career path as an engineer through the technical ladder or management.
TIers come from different countries with various cultures, and we support each other as a family. I have never worried about the challenges, tasks or missions in my TI career. I put in my individual effort and always receive team work, sharing and support from my team to reach our goals both local and worldwide.
Claire, Taiwan
Since joining TI, I continue to learn new things by working on new projects, having job rotations & international assignments, connecting with global teams, joining the TMG HR mentoring community and taking valuable training courses. I had these opportunities to learn how to work with people coming from different cultures and to have lots of informal learning sessions with leadership team and experienced professionals. I am excited about the possibilities that TI offers.
Hoonie, Korea
Working as a sales person, I can control my work, make decisions and see the output. It is like running my own business. I make my own strategy, set up direction and drive whole related teams in to it. However, I would not be successful without the collaborating efforts of my team.
However, TI is such a big international company nobody can do everything by themselves. Everybody has their own responsibility, and all need to get their own task done to get the work done. Communication and collaboration is important for TI to keep moving forward.
Claudia, Mexico
Michael, Germany
I started as a working student in Freising, Germany and had the opportunity to move to Dallas. This was a fantastic experience professionally and personally—it really helped shape my life. After working on engineering projects in Texas, I went back to Germany to work on a small product line that grew into a multi-million-dollar business—one of TI's largest. The key to TI—take the opportunities when they become available. TI has excelled by giving people freedom to define their own destiny. If you have a new idea, fight for it—keep an open mind, be interested in new things, and show dedication. But keep in mind that even a genius cannot develop and implement ideas on his own. A group of people is always more innovative.
Mason, Korea
Absolutely, I am working in the #1 Analog Company in the world. When I was a student, I'd never thought that I would work at TI because it was a kind of my dream. But I proudly made my dream come true. I can't believe that I am working with very experienced people and expert engineers.
Anil, India
In Kilby Labs, I got the opportunity to work with experts who have been in the electronics industry for over two decades. Their guidance helped me build a bridge connecting theoretical knowledge to practical. I am really encouraged to take my classroom knowledge and apply it to real life problems, and learn new concepts at the same time. I am really inspired by them and grateful to their guidance. Through the UnnaTI Program (TI India Internship Program), TI not just believes but invests in interns to improve our technical ability but also in developing soft skills to prepare as a complete professional engineer.
Alexander, Germany
In my 11 years with TI, I have had the chance to learn and grow in four different roles in MSP430: design and product engineering, project management, and test management. Throughout my career, there has always been the same spirit in the teams: Learn, improve and overcome all given challenges.
This is TI. We're moving forward to serve the customer with innovative, high quality products that outperform the competition.
And the best thing is: we have fun!
Carl, China
Bayern is my favorite football team for its initiative, discipline and persistence when faced with adversity. TI shares these admirable features. Just under this company culture, I accomplished my journey from a student to a TIer. During my first days as a TSA, I was confronted with many challenges. My supervisor and colleagues encouraged me a lot and their valuable advice often gave me great enlightenment. They told me never to give up. I gained much experience from working with them and gradually found my own way of being a salesman. Business is like a football match. No one knows what will happen in the next moment. The only thing you have to do is persevere.
Michael, Scotland
TI offers ample opportunity to develop technically and as a leader within the company. There are roles and opportunities in a wide variety of areas, as well as a commitment to your professional development. Currently, I am participating in the Make an Impact program, a great development program for new college graduates. I am thoroughly enjoying my role here at TI, and I really appreciate that I have a strong say in my career path with the company.
Amanda, USA
"TI is known for their facilities and being on the cutting edge of the solid state and semiconductor fields."
Being an SMU student, TI has a heavy influence in my undergrad program. Most of my professors have either worked for TI or are very knowledgeable about TI. I have a huge passion for chemistry and integrating it into what I have learned about EE. Because of this I am highly interested in Solid State Electronics, both in development and research. TI is known for their facilities and being on the cutting edge of the solid state and semiconductor fields.
TE, Malaysia
I love TI. People (top management, managers, engineers, operator, and so on) here are very friendly. Everyone talks about collaboration. Collaboration is important because we have to help each other when we are facing a challenge. I am proud to be a part of the TI family.
Rucha, India
From a new college graduate to the corporate world, TI made the transition very easy for me. People at TI encouraged me to be myself and the dealings with my colleagues were more on the casual side, which made me feel comfortable right from the start! The fact that I can approach my supervisor regarding anything without hesitation is pretty cool. My work is appreciated, and my talent is recognized at TI, and a work-life balance is easy to maintain.
Derrick, Singapore
I appreciate being part of a global, leading company in the technology industry with a challenging role that isn't pure technical work. This allows me to grow as an employee and a person. The people, culture, and environment are a bonus!
Judy, USA
"do what you love..."
Being able to do what you love, have fun, hang out with smart, intellectual people and, at the same time, design great products is what makes TI cool to work at.
Armando, Philippines
"Start of something BIG!" This is how I can sum up my experience at TI - from being part of the TI Clark QFN start-up team way back 2008 with only 5 people working on the evaluations and qualifications, up to the ramp starting on the year 2009, and now it has grown to be the biggest QFN site.
I have gained vast experience from the different aspects of a manufacturing operation. Being a development engineer qualifying a site, to being a manufacturing-equipment-QA-process rolled into 1 during the initial ramp, and now leading a group of process engineers trying to create their own mark here at TI.
Lastly, the culture here at TI has greatly impacted my personal outlook in life. I have embraced the Core Values: Integrity, Innovation and Commitment with a strong foundation on Ethics.
Jason, USA
"The best part of the TI work environment is the people you work with."
The best part of the TI work environment is the people you work with. They are some of the best in the world at what they do and are always willing to help. They are all friendly and enjoy working here. This leads to a very inclusive place where you feel like part of the team. Even as an intern, I felt like I was both contributing and also learning at the same time.
Sam, Korea
I joined TI in 2005 and by 2011 was promoted to sales manager. TI is a great company where you can learn and grow your career with valuable on-the-job experience.
Tobias, Germany
There's always an exciting opportunity to work on the "next big thing" – a new product, a new design method, a new role, a new application. I joined the MSP430 microcontroller team in 2004 as a digital design engineer and I'm still addicted to this fantastic product and our great team. TI has enabled me to advance in my career. Today I'm managing a global team, who translates customer problems into product specifications. Come join us and experience the fascination yourself!
Joshua, Scotland
I learned so much during my internship, especially information I can apply as I work through genuine engineering problems. My intern project involved the qualification of a new metrology tool for measuring oxide thicknesses and reflectance on 150mm test wafers. It is gratifying to see that the changes I made to the metrology tools and systems are now used every day in the Fab.
Devon, USA
"I work with smart, motivated, ethical people—and that's not easy to find everywhere."
I think what really keeps me here at TI is the people. I work with smart, motivated, ethical people—and that's not easy to find everywhere. If you want to move forward at TI, being self-motivated and inquisitive about everything is the key. I would say the best way to advance your career is to always be asking questions and finding new ways to get things done. Basically, there is no typical workday here. The days can vary pretty dramatically. Some days I have large blocks of time to work on tasks and projects on my own. Other days, I'm working entirely with my team. The variability of my days is one of the things I like best at TI.
Lilybeth, Philippines
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By Emily J. Weitz
There was no urgency about David Loewenberg's decision to open up a new restaurant, his fifth, in Noyac. It kind of just happened organically. But given his knack for successful restaurant endeavors — including The Beacon in Sag Harbor, redbar and Little Red in Southampton, and Fresno in East Hampton — when Loewenberg opens a new spot, foodies across the region pay attention.
When he and longtime business partner Sam McLelland saw the old Oasis location was open, they worked out a deal with the landlords that worked for everyone. Now the plans for Anchor are underway and the opening date is loosely set for the end of May.
"We have been looking for more of a year round space," Loewenberg says. "Being a seasonal restaurant, The Beacon has some difficulty sometimes… We wanted to have a year round space that the The Beacon can lean on."
The "difficulty" with The Beacon has never been about the popularity, the reviews, or the quality of the food or service. If you've ever gone to The Beacon during the high season, you know that it's quite the contrary. But maintaining the level of familiarity among employees and the commitment among chefs is more difficult when you can't offer them something to get through the winter.
"A lot of our cooks who have been with us repeatedly, year after year, are starting to want to settle down," says Loewenberg. "We pride ourselves on the fact that we work with the same people year after year, and now we can offer a couple of key year round positions to help with continuity."
Of course, Anchor isn't expected to be anybody's side show. Nestled in a marina at a bend in Noyac Road, it can be a destination all its own.
"If we're successful," says Loewenberg, "it will feel like an old seafood house without being rickety. It will feel clean but not sharp. It will be convenient and comfortable for intimate groups and larger parties."
He points out that some of his other restaurants don't cater to larger groups quite so much, as The Beacon doesn't accept reservations, and the size of the kitchen limits the number of people the restaurant can accommodate. But this place will be ideal for large groups.
"When people think of lobster, they think of tables for ten," says Loewenberg. "The size of the kitchen will allow for that." The dining room, which overlooks the boats, "Will be stunning," says Loewenberg. "My wife Sarah is a designer, and she's done all the restaurants. This will feel like an old European oyster house."
Loewenberg met McLelland, executive chef at The Beacon and now at Anchor, when he first moved to the East End 20 years ago.
"We both worked at Nick and Toni's," says Loewenberg, "and then when I had 95 School Street [his first restaurant] he was the sous chef… I was the best man at his wedding. We were looking for the right project."
The project at Anchor is full scale, as they refurbish the dining room and completely renovate the kitchen. But Loewenberg believes these will allow McLelland to shine.
"This kitchen will be one of the largest that Sam has ever worked in," he says. "As delicious as The Beacon is, we have a lot of limitations because of the size of the space. It's exciting to know we can grow this way and I think The Beacon will benefit in many ways."
Loewenberg is quick to note his unfailing affection for the Sag Harbor hotspot.
"I will still, after 14 years, walk up the stairs of The Beacon, and there is nothing like it. To be right on the water like that. I don't think they will compete with each other. There's a different energy."
Some of the favorite dishes from The Beacon will be available out of McLelland's new kitchen as well.
"You can still count on a great chicken, steak, or pork belly," Loewenberg says. "The idea is to open serving dinner, and to create a great feel at the bar. Come in and grab something as simple as a dozen oysters or a lobster roll. We'll have a tap system featuring local beers and vineyards like Channing Daughters and Paumanok."
After reopening his seasonal restaurants year after year, there's a familiarity in starting something new, and Loewenberg exudes confidence.
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EGLIN AFB — Kids will get a chance to try to hook a catfish or two — or five, actually — at the Youth Fishing Rodeo in April.
Youths ages 15 and under and their families are invited to Anderson Pond north of Niceville April 6-7 to catch up to five catfish from the heavily stocked pond and take them home.
"There's a tremendous number of fishing opportunities out there on the range for the general public, but what we really wanted to do is encourage the youth to participate," said Justin Johnson, an outdoor recreation program manager at Eglin Air Force Base who helped found the rodeo seven years ago.
View photos of last year's rodeo. >>
A couple weeks before the event, organizers will stock the pond with several thousand channel catfish from a federal hatchery in South Florida to ensure quantity. Then they will purchase some larger 3- to 5-pound fish from a local catfish farm for quality.
"You hook into a 5-pound catfish and it's game on," Johnson said.
He said the pond is stocked so everyone likely will catch a fish.
The event is a good opportunity to get kids to try fishing versus indoor computer and television activities, said Johnson, who grew up fishing with his dad and grandfather.
"The trend is Xbox and texting and cable TV and all those types of things," he said. "It gives me a lot of pleasure to see people, especially families, to get out into the woods, in this case fishing."
He said he believes fishing helps children develop ethics, respect and decision making.
Channel catfish also are delicious table fare.
"I like to eat them as much as I do catch them," Johnson said.
The kids will have an opportunity to clean and dress the fish and take them home.
No fishing experience is necessary, Johnson noted. Volunteers will help tie and bait hooks and take fish off the line.
Kids should bring fishing poles — preferably casting-type, which can cast farther — and bait. Johnson said cut-up fish, squid, shrimp or chicken-liver work best.
They should also bring coolers with ice if they plan to take their fish home.
Anderson Pond is on the east side of State Road 85 just north of Niceville's Mullet Festival site.
Three sessions will be held each day: 7 to 10 a.m.; noon to 3 p.m.; and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. About 50 young fishermen will be allowed in each session.
Call 882-4165 or 882-4166 to reserve a spot.
Johnson said about 200 children attended the event in the past, but there's room for more.
"We want to try to get the word out to as many people as possible," he said.


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Habitat Bull Moon Ride and 5k Run – July 19, 2014
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Habitat for Humanity of Durham has been named the beneficiary of the Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo. We are thrilled to begin our partnership with this amazing event in Durham. Last year's inaugural event saw 6,000 runners complete a half marathon or 5 mile run. To learn more about the Bull City Race Fest visit www.bullcityracefest.com.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Grey Scarf
The (oh-so-slight) downside of getting your husband to go into fabric stores and yarn stores with you for a decade-and-a-half is that he will eventually learn that there are things there that he might like ... things that end up being
for you
to make
In this case, a soft squishy ball of lovely mottled grey wool-silk blend became a request for a soft, light scarf. "Of course I can do that," I answer. And the giant ball of fingering weight yarn comes home with us.
Fast forward 7 months after countless swatches, needle size tests, calculations, and charts. It took me forever to settle on a simple linen stitch to show off the subtle bright patches in the yarn. I love the way the slipped stitches break up the colors and give the scarf a pixelated look, like the static of an old black-and-white TV
After the first 5 inches (seen here) I did a quick wet block. This yarn feels so incredible in linen stitch with a slightly stretched block (7 inches across became 7.5 inches). It will be a very light scarf, which is exactly what was requested.
I have put all my other knitting on hold until I finish this, which has lit a fire under me, for sure. In just 8 days, I've made it almost half way through the scarf! I set some aggressive goals for finishing it so I can be sure I'm not still knitting it over the holidays, because, although I'm happy to knit this for Andrew, plain linen stitch isn't very interesting to knit for 50-inches.
I calculated that this scarf will take 56,000 stitches and 31 hours to knit. I've never done calculations like that before, and I'm pretty sure I never will again. It's pretty daunting, to say the least.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
2014 Ornament - Tree-ception
I have a very good friend
who loves the winter holidays, so every year I make her a Christmas ornament.
When November 1st rolled around, I started brainstorming. Every time I had an idea I realized I'd already used the motif ...
an owl
a pincone
a heart
, and
a star
... and I was starting to worry and then the cutest image popped into my ravelry pattern feed.
Christmas Tree ornament
(ravelry account needed for link) by beakaptur is so adorable! She hasn't published her pattern yet, so I did a ravelry search of Christmas Tree patterns (knit and crochet) and found
Little Christmas Tree
, and I loved just as much. Bonus, it is a free pattern!
My only modifications were adding random purl stitches to make the tree textured, and I crocheted the trunk because it's so much easier to crochet tiny things than to knit them.
I resisted an urge to sew every bead, bobble, button, and sequin I own to the tree; I kept it simple. In my imagination, I see the pearly beads and gold sequins as reflectors of whatever colors and lights are on the tree where it will hang. That way it will always coordinate and be a mini-me of the bigger tree.
A tree to hang on your tree = tree-ception!
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Tuesday, December 02, 2014
River of Doubt - Progress on Body
So much progress! The unblocked stitch pattern accordions into ridges, as you can see in the photos. Once it's blocked the fabric will be flat and the knit/purl design will be more noticeable. Right now it's hard to distinguish between the zigzag chevron lines and the diamonds.
Next step is to block it to make sure it's the right length (it should be a couple inches longer when it's blocked).
I'm thinking of doing a purl icord bind off. I will need to swatch that and see if it will look good.
Oh, let's not forget the arms!
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Monday, November 10, 2014
River of Doubt - The Source
I've started a new sweater named
River of Doubt
. It's come together from a lot of different sources:
I wanted to make a sweater with contiguous sleeves.
I wanted to make a sweater with triangle-y knit-purl design.
I have had 12 skeins of this yarn in my stash for ... a long time.
I had just purchased the book "River of Doubt" and it matched the color of the yarn and the gist of the design. I recommend the book, by the way.
My birthday was coming up and I was in my normal "what does the future hold" mindset, just like Roosevelt before his journey in "River of Doubt."
I bought the pattern for
Crazy Stripes Tee
because I like the neckline (and would eventually like to make that sweater). I followed the directions for the top-down, seamless, contiguous set in sleeves. So fantastic!
I had to chart every row of the front, back, and sleeves so I could figure out where the diamond and chevron stripes should be so that they'd all line up once I got to the armpits and started knitting the body in the round. That took quite a bit of work.
And, about the time I got to the armpits, I realized I was making a sweater 3 sizes too big. My normal ... haha. So I frogged the whole thing, redrew the charts, and now things are moving much faster!
Here are photos of my progress over the last couple of months:
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Bermuda Triangle on Vacation
I made the sweater
Bermuda Triangle
(ravelry link) specifically to wear with this skirt on our vacation in LA this October. I assumed that it would be cool and a little extra warmth up-top would be needed to balance out this short skirt. Who knew that we'd visit right in the middle of a 90-degree October heatwave?!
Luckily, the sweater is cotton, so it was comfortable in spite of the heat. It was also nice that I departed from my normal tight-fitting hip-length sweater silhouette and created a billowy cropped top to show off the swingy skirt.
This is one of my favorite outfits now: a bright cropped sweater and a short swingy skirt with pockets. Never in a million years would I have guessed that I would even wear this combo. Live and learn!
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Monday, September 15, 2014
Golden - Finished!
I realized recently that I never posted an "I'm finished!" photo of this sweater, so I staged a mini photo shoot at the park. Golden took forever to make, but it was worth every stitch. I wear it to work once a week with this great purple v-neck. That's the only thing good about
chilly San Francisco summers
- perfect cardigan weather.
I love wearing this sweater. It's comfy and stylish. Those increase eyelets make it look designer. People complement the sweater all the time. If it's extra cold on my walk to work, I wrap the front wings over my chest and secure them with the strap of my cross-body bag. This pattern is highly recommended!
For pattern, yarn, and project details, see
Golden on Ravelry
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Friday, September 05, 2014
Bermuda Triangle
Somehow, I started and finished a sweater before I could even mention it to you! I still have to weave in the ends of
Bermuda Triangle
(ravelry link), but that's it. I hope to take some finished shots of it this weekend. I made it to match a new skirt because I was having a hell of a time trying to find a matching top. Woohoo!
All of these pictures come from
my tumblr
. If you're interested in seeing what I'm doing more than once every couple of weeks, check it out. FYI, you can't follow my tumblr with bloglovin
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Monday, August 25, 2014
Mini Road Trips
For the last couple of summers, instead of taking one big summer vacation, once a month we rent a car for a long weekend and drive somewhere nearby. We have discovered so many amazing natural treasures within a day's drive of San Francisco.
This month we went to
Owen's Valley
and saw Devil's Postpile, Panam Crater, Alabama Hills, and (on a whim?!) drove back home across the entire length of Yosemite. Seriously amazing.
full-sized images here
When I first started
this sweater
I googled the name of the yarn color, basalt. I learned about a spectacular form of basalt, called columnar basalt that is lava that cracks into hexagons as it cools. This is what lead me to name my sweater Fractured.
When I discovered that we had a columnar basalt formation within a day's drive, I knew we had to go see it. That formation is a National Monument called
Devils Postpile
. We hiked out to it as the sun was coming up. Such a great way to start the day!
The formation is striking from below, where you can see the columns rising up ~60 feet into the sky. Then you can hike up to the top of the pile to see the hexagon tops of the columns. Bonus: there is a spectacular view of the valley below from the top.
Black bears are common at Devils Postpile, but luckily we didn't see any since we had enough
black bear sightings
on last month's hike to last us a lifetime.
This is a public domain photo of the Panum Craterfrom overhead.
full-sized images here
Panum Crater
is an inactive volcano that is around 650-years-old. You read that right, 650-years-old. That means this volcano was erupting around the time the bubonic plague was devastating Europe.
Please note, if you plan on visiting, there is a weather cycle here near Mono Lake which brings 30-mile-an-hour winds around 3 PM. Ask me how I know ... haha. We hiked the entire rim trail (that outer circle in the top photo), part of the crater between the rim and the plug, and the plug. All in 30-mile-an-hour winds. When I wasn't taking phontos, I was literally holding my sun hat with both hands to keep it on. My arms were more sore than my legs after that hike!
The rim is made of loose pumice rocks about the size of ping pong balls. The plug is made of majestic spires of obsidian. Both pumice and obsidian are the same rock cooled at different speeds. In my photos above are some chunks of striped pumice *and* obsidian. So beautiful The floor of the plug is full of broken shards of obsidian so it sounds like you're hiking through broken glass ... and I guess you kind of are.
full-sized images here
Alabama Hills
is right outside of Lone Pine, CA. It's otherwordly! In fact, it was used as a set for other planets in the movie Star Trek Generations and the show Firefly. Over 150 movies and a dozen TV shows have been filmed here.
The day we visited, we saw a couple other cars and two people. It was quiet and beautiful. We hiked and climbed and marveled. As you move through the rock formations, they morph and change. So many hidden wonders!
full-sized images here
On our normal route home, we pass through the city Lee Vining which happens to be where the "back" entrance of Yosemite on 120. We stopped to get drinks at the gas station and thought, "Hey, why not drive back through
Yosemite National Park?"
I'd never been to Yosemite and Andrew went once about 16 years ago. We'd been avoiding it because you hear horror stories of people in 3-hour car queues just to get into parking lots. But it didn't seem like there were a lot of people driving in and out of the 120 intersection with 395, so we went ahead and drove in.
It was a beautiful day. Andrew convinced me to stop on a couple heart-attack-inducing turn offs that had us perched on the edge of cliffs. We stopped in Yosemite Valley and went for a couple hikes to see Half Dome, Mirror Lake (which had almost no water), and El Capitan. Hands down, it was the best drive home from a trip, ever!
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Monday, August 04, 2014
Fractured Arms
Just in case you don't already know, this sweater's name is Fractured. :) I didn't want you to worry I'd hurt myself!
One sleeve takes a little more than one skein of yarn.
I have a couple more rows to do of the left arm (the one on the right in the photo). I
the body and will try it on after it is dry* to see if I need to frog back to the waist and redo the hip increases sooner. (please. god. no.)
*Or at some time in the future when I have the fortitude to handle the (potential) news that I have months-more work ahead of me to complete a sweater I started in January 2013.
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Introducing the Lucky Wristlet
There is at least one of you who has been waiting over 7 years for this pattern to be published! There are many more of you that have emailed over the years asking for this pattern. And now, here it is, the Lucky Wristlet, available as a free download.
Everything you need to know to make a Lucky Wristlet!
I can't wait to see all the creative personal twists that you put on the pattern. There are so many ways to customize this using colors, materials, ribbons, etc. Plus it's a very quick project. You could have it done in a weekend. So far, no one's posted a project on Ravlery. Will you be the first? ;)
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James Cromwell made an appearance in a 1990 episode as "Prime Minister Nayrok" and again in a two-part 1993 episode under heavy alien makeup and prosthetics as "Jaglom Shrek" (left). He also made appearances in the movie "Star Trek: First Contact" (right) and the TV shows "Enterprise" and "Deep Space Nine."


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6 Most Patriotic Places to Marry (Happy Election Day!)
What's more American than apple pie? Getting married at a historic landmark!
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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in CharlottesvilleThomas Jefferson (you know, the guy who wrote the Declaration of Independence) lived at this 5,000-acre plantation for most of his life. Host your rehearsal dinner in the Jefferson Library followed by dinner and dancing in the Jefferson visitor center or the main lawn.
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The United Nations in New York CityServe dinner in the delegates dining room of the UN (located in midtown Manhattan) where you'll find sweeping views of the New York City skyline and the Queensboro bridge.
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The White House Rose GardenThe only teeny-tiny caveat: You can't get married here unless you're related to the president (like son or daughter). Historians estimate that there have been about 30 White House weddings, including 9 presidential children and 1 president (Grover Cleveland). The most recent was Tricia Nixon's in 1971 -- she married Edward Cox in The White House Rose Garden.
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Mount Rushmore in South DakotaHow's this for a photo op? Yep, you can actually apply for a special permit to exchange vows in front of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln (in rock form that is).
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The National Constitution Center in PhiladelphiaBesides being home to the U.S. Constitution, the center is just two blocks away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall (hello photo op!). You can rent the center for both ceremonies and receptions.
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Tea Party Ships in BostonReach way back -- these ships are the site of one of the most historic political protests in American history -- and sure enough, you can get married on them!
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The Lightner Farmhouse in GettysburgDuring the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, the Lightner Farmhouse was used as a Federal hospital for wounded soldiers. The bed and breakfast farmhouse is set on 19 acres of idyllic countryside -- perfect for an outdoor wedding.
> Check out how the 2012 Presidential candidates and former Presidents married
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text: Article | Journal of Financial Economics | March 2015 Vulnerable Banks Robin Greenwood, Augustin Landier and David Thesmar We present a model in which fire sales propagate shocks across bank balance sheets. When a bank experiences a negative shock to its equity, a natural way to return to target leverage is to sell assets. If potential buyers are limited, then asset sales depress prices, in which case one bank's sales impact other banks with common exposures. We show how this contagion effect adds up across the banking sector, and how it can be estimated empirically using balance sheet data. We compute bank exposures to system-wide deleveraging, as well as the spillovers induced by individual banks. Applying the model to European banks, we evaluate a variety of interventions to reduce their vulnerability to fire sales during the sovereign debt crisis. Keywords: Financial Liquidity; Financial Crisis; Banks and Banking; Banking Industry; Europe; Citation:Greenwood, Robin, Augustin Landier, and David Thesmar. "Vulnerable Banks." Journal of Financial Economics 115, no. 3 (March 2015): 471–485. View Details CiteView DetailsFind at Harvard Read Now Related


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Stories from people who were children during World War II and the objects in this exhibit animate the past and inform us of a time when war took over daily life. "Retrospect is a very interesting thing," says Ruthie Kallnder. "At the time I don't recall any of the information we got as being propaganda," but the government tried to influence children to make "necessary" sacrifices. Propagandists made the war a battle between good and evil, democracy and fascism. They also asked children to share in the war effort. In response, many children took on more responsibilities. Ruthie explains that boys and girls felt "if that's what it was going to take" to win they "were willing to do it." The memories of the people in this exhibit and their wartime actions show the power of propaganda's messages and its lasting affect on their lives. Propaganda posters, children's books, and classroom assignments demonstrate how propagandists reached children and involved them in the national war effort.
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MATEWAN - In downtown Historic Matewan, the streets will be crowded this weekend and local shops and businesses will be bustling as the town plays host to a portion of the 14th annual Hatfield and McCoy Reunion Festival Marathon.
On Thursday, June 6 through Saturday the 8th visitors wishing to take advantage of the Hatfield-McCoy Adventure Tours will view feud sites made famous by the bloody battles between the two families. To reserve your spot on the tour, you are asked to call 304-427-4700.
Beginning on Friday evening and carrying on throughout the weekend will be the Civil War Encampment with a Civil War Skirmish slated for Saturday at noon. The half-marathon runners will flock into Matewan to start their 13.1 mile race at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. Live entertainment will be performing for the public all day long, with local favorites Jimmy Wolford ( 1 p.m. and again at 5 p.m.), Jim Lloyd and Hunter Wyatt (1 and 4 p.m.) and Glen Simpson singing at 6 p.m.
Homemade ice cream will be sold on the street throughout the day-long event and corn-hole and horseshow enthusiasts are invited to compete for prizes. Street vendors will be peddling their wares and will be open for business beginning at 8 a.m. A delicious Pig Roast that is sure to be worth feudin' over will be located on Main Street, just follow the lip-smackin' aroma!
From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. the youngsters will enjoy taking turns inside a variety of inflatables, while the adults will want to be on hand to witness an good ole' fashioned Shotgun Wedding that will take place on the steps of the Town Hall with a reception to follow inside that will feature all the trimmings.
The popular and highly-competitive "Tug of War" between the descendants of the Hatfield and McCoy clans will be held across the Tug River at 2 p.m., with the loosing family taking a cool dip in the water. This event will be followed by the reenactment of the Hatfield-McCoy Battle of Grapevine at 3:30 p.m.
Local beauties will take the stage at 4 p.m. to compete in the Hatfield and McCoy Beauty Pageant for the final event of the day.
For more information, you are asked to contact the Matewan Town hall at 304-426-4522.


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Monster Mouse is now in full swing. For those not familiar with our latest LS project engine, the 418-inch stroker LS3-based short-block came courtesy of Texas Speed & Performance. The impetus for Monster Mouse came from our original LS series Modern Mouse, or more accurately from the limitations imposed by the Modern Mouse series. Modern Mouse started out life as a 5.3L LM7, but was bored and stroked to 383 ci. Despite the displacement hike, Modern Mouse was still limited by a maximum bore size of 3.905 inches. Given the 4.065 bore employed by GM on the late-model LS3, mods to Modern Mouse could not utilize hardware designed for the big-bore LS3 motors, more specifically the rectangular-port (big bore) cylinder heads. Measured stock to stock, LS3 heads are a serious upgrade to a cathedral-port motor. Aftermarket versions are much more comparable, but the bigger bore motors tend to further improve head flow. Recognizing the popularity of the LS3, we decided the big-bore boys deserved their own series.
Back in part 1 (July 2012), we introduced the 418 stroker from Texas Speed by comparing it to a stock and modified Chevrolet Performance crate mill. Run on the engine dyno in stock trim, the LS3 crate motor produced 493 hp and 484 lb-ft of torque. After adding a cam and ported factory LS3 heads, power jumped to 569 hp and 522 lb-ft of torque. The cam was responsible for most of the power gains, since the LS3 was already sporting heads that flowed well. The final test in part 1 involved replacing the stock LS3 short block with the 418 stroker assembly provided by Texas Speed & Performance. Using the same heads, cam and intake, the stroker upped power output to 609 hp and 570 lb-ft of torque. The torque curve offered by the normally aspirated combination was impressive, bettering 550 lb-ft of torque from 4,200 to 5,700 rpm. Torque production exceeded 445 lb-ft as low as 3,000 rpm. Strokers offer not only significant peak power gains, but torque gains through the entire rev range. You will use the extra 50-60 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm a lot more than the extra 50 hp at 6,500 rpm, but it is nice to have both.
As change is the only constant with any engine dyno series, we decided it was time for a change. Off came the ported stock heads, and on went a set of Black Label LS3 heads from Mast Motorsports. The 11-degree Mast LS3 heads were designed specifically for the 4.070-inch bore motor, offering full CNC porting, a 2.165/1.60-inch valve package, and 69cc combustion chambers. The chamber size on the CNC-ported Mast heads was combined with a set of Fel Pro MLS head gaskets (0.041 thick) to produce a static compression ratio of 11.4:1. This was less than ideal for the Kenne Bell blower we had in mind, but we wanted to maximize the power output of the NA combination before stepping up to the blower.
The Mast heads were combined with a new cam profile from Crane Cams. The Crane cam offered 0.600-inch lift, a 240/246-degree duration split, and 114-degree LSA. The combination was topped with a FAST intake and 102mm throttle body. Run with the Holley Dominator EFI system, the new combination produced 639 hp and 578 lb-ft of torque, with torque production exceeding 550 lb-ft from 4,300 to 5,900 rpm. This 418 stroker was starting to get serious, but we were just getting started. Having further improved the power output with Mast heads and Crane cam, it was time for some boost, but not before lowering the static compression ratio. Off came the Mast heads once again, and on went custom MLS head gaskets from Cometic. The head gaskets thickness increased from 0.041 to 0.065, reducing static compression by 6/10ths of a point. In truth, we could well have just run the motor with the elevated static compression, but we wanted to hedge our bets and make some pump-gas runs before cranking up the boost.


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FORT WALTON BEACH — Some residents plan to show their opposition later this month to a series of signs posted on private property along Beal Parkway.
About 100 people are expected to gather Jan. 26 to respond to signs posted by Larry Ford on his property that they perceive as racist.
Fort Walton Beach United Against Racism is a loosely organized group that hopes to make it clear to everyone that the community as a whole is against racism, said Mikey Noechel, who is the moderator of a Facebook page for the event.
"So many people have been so supportive," he said "It is something that so many people just want to jump in full force."
The demonstration will be the first large protest against Ford's signs since they began appearing after Barack Obama was elected president in 2008, but it is not the first public stance taken against them.
On Dec. 22, Melanie Alexander stood on the sidewalk in front of the signs that say, among other things, "Blacks take jobs from whites," and held a poster asking drivers to "honk if you hate racism."
Noechel said Alexander's action, combined with conversations among several residents earlier that month, culminated in the Jan. 26 event.
"I'm hopeful that we'll just get out there and celebrate unity," Noechel said. "They can take it where they want to go, just as long as they stay in the boundaries of non-violence and respect."
On the Facebook event page, Noechel and others repeatedly state that it will be a peaceful protest with no intent to hinder Ford's First Amendment right.
The demonstrators will remain on the sidewalks, will not block access to any business and will not tolerate violence of any kind, he said.
Alexander said this is the type of response she was hoping to inspire when she held her sign last month.
"I'm glad that it maybe got people to say out loud what they've been saying in private," she said. "I know there's a lot of like-minded people out there. It's just a matter of doing something."
Ford declined to comment when contacted by the Daily News.
The demonstration will be Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Beal Parkway near the intersection of Yancey Street. For more information, visit the Facebook page FWB Stands United Against Racism.
Contact Daily News Staff Writer Katie Tammen at 850-315-4440 or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @KatieTnwfdn.


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Effective Leadership for High-Reliability Healthcare
Apply proven strategies for improved quality, safety and financial performance
Despite efforts within healthcare to address challenges in patient safety and quality of care, there continues to be a struggle to reduce errors. Today, organizations are challenged to simultaneously improve quality, patient safety and patient satisfaction as compensation is increasingly tied to performance in all three areas. This highly interactive seminar looks beyond traditional healthcare models by exploring the approaches used at high reliability organizations (HROs). Discover what makes these approaches successful and how you can apply them in your organization.
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Form an implementation plan for change in your organization with seminar leaders Gary Yates, MD, president of the Sentara Quality Care Network at Sentara Healthcare, Steve Kreiser, senior consultant, Healthcare Performance Improvement, and David Varnes, senior consultant, Healthcare Performance Improvement.
David Varnes will co-present with Gary Yates at the Alaska Program and Steve Kreiser will co-present at the Austin, Texas Cluster.
Previously titled "Effective Approaches in Leading Patient Safety and Error Reduction."
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Arthur T. Johnson, D.M.A. is Associate Professor of Music at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where he oversees the keyboard and theory programs, including the piano performance and pedagogy major. He teaches accompanying, applied piano, class piano, music theory, and piano pedagogy and literature. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Music degree at Brigham Young University.
Mr. Johnson is a much sought after instructor of piano. His students have won first place in the Fox Valley Symphony Concerto Competition (2011); first prize (2008, 2005), second prize (2004), and honorable mention (2007) in the Wisconsin State level of the Music Teachers National Association Senior and Junior Piano Competitions; first prize in the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association High School Virtuoso Competition (2012, 2007); second prize in the finals of the National Federation of Music Clubs Stillman-Kelly Audition (2007); second prize in the Lee Biennial Piano Competition (2008); first prize (2004) and second prize (2006 [junior and senior]), and Honorable Mention (2004) in the Junior and Senior Polish Fest Chopin Competition in Milwaukee; first prize (2008) and second prize (2004) in the Carroll College High School Piano Competition; first prize in the Ruth De Young Kohler Scholarship for Artistic Excellence (2006); first place (2007 [2 divisions]), 2004 [2 divisions]), runner-up (2012), and Honorable Mention (2012 [3 divisions], 2010, 2006, 2002, 2000) in the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association Badger Keyboard Competition. Students of Mr. Johnson have been accepted for graduate and/or undergraduate study at James Madison University, Houghton College, Lakeland College, Northern Iowa University, Oberlin Conservatory, Ohio University, South Carolina University, University of Michigan, and Wheaton College.
His reputation as a teacher has resulted in numerous invitations to adjudicate, lecture, and give master classes. Competitions adjudicated include the Festival for Creative Pianists in Grand Junction, Colorado (2010); the South Dakota Music Teachers Association Young Artist Competition (2011); the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association Junior Piano Competition (2012). Master classes have been given to students of members of South Dakota Music Teachers Association, Wisconsin Music Teachers Association, and Northeast Wisconsin Piano Teachers Forum. He has lectured on teaching techniques, the learning process, and the life and music of Hungarian composer András Viski. He produced the compact disc Elismerés, which is a recording of works by András Viski performed by Mr. Johnson and Lakeland College voice and piano students. This cross-curriculum project involved students from graphic arts and marketing for designing the CD brochure and promoting the performance of the works at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts.
Since studying jazz piano with Joan Wildman in Madison, Wisconsin and classical improvisation with Mária Apagyi in Budapest, Mr. Johnson has become a specialist in classical-based improvisation pedagogy. Incorporating classical improvisation into all his teaching subjects, he has given presentations and workshops on this topic at the College Music Society National Conference and the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association Conference. Because of his specialization in classical improvisation pedagogy, Mr. Johnson was asked by Music Teachers National Association to write a review of a newly published book on classical improvisation for their December/January 2012/2013 issue of American Music Teachers.
Mr. Johnson's honors include being named the recipient of the Lakeland College Grant for Faculty/Student Collaboration in Research and/or Performance (2006), recipient of Wisconsin Music Teachers Association Local Member of the Year Award (2005), recipient of University of Wisconsin-Madison Vilas Travel Grant (2001), winner of University of Wisconsin-Madison Concerto Competition (1999), and winner of Leonard Pennario Piano Performance Award (1989-1992). He is an active performer of solo and collaborative piano music, having performed in Europe, Australia, and the United States. He has performed with the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Wind Ensemble, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Symphony Orchestra, and in the Krueger Fine Arts Series. He has performed with cellist Perry Karp and sopranos Helen Boatwright and Debra Rentz among others.
Mr. Johnson is an active member of College Music Society and Music Teachers National Association and its affiliate state and local associations. His favorite works that he has performed are Bartok's First Piano Concerto, Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No.7, Beethoven's Sonata Op. 111, and Serenade by András Viski. He is married with two children and lives in Howards Grove, Wisconsin.


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Explosion victim works to reclaim his life
November 19, 2010 in The Daily Republic
On the afternoon of Aug. 17, Jose Aguirre wasn't feeling well.
He had been sick for almost two weeks. A doctor said he had walking pneumonia, a diagnosis that explained the stuffed-up nose Aguirre had been suffering from.
His nose couldn't tell him that there was a natural gas leak in his house at 718 E. Hanson Ave. in Mitchell. When he turned on his stove, the subsequent explosion did.
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deldaisy wrote:Oh and if you are wondering about that move to Oz you were contemplating, there is a program on (your channel4) called Relocation Phil Down Under. An English guy who finds homes for relocating Brits.
pip wrote:I will remember not to take offense from the descendents of british and irish criminals.
deldaisy wrote:He finds homes for Irish people too.
I am not going to have a raging debate about Brits NOT including Scots, Welsh, Irish and various non-specific small islanders populated primarily with sheep.
Lucky I didn't call them all pommies.
We tend to call that lumpy thing up there with the other smaller lumpy thing near it the UK. (YES we know you are all different countries). Can't you come up with some all encompassing name like the Europeons have?
deldaisy wrote:What about the New Hebrides? and that island at the bottom of England thats pays no taxes...that one.
AT LEAST I don't call ALL Brits Englishmen (only cause I had my fingers rapped quite neatly earlier in the piece on some un-named forum)
You are getting all upset like those Americans who get silly if you call them "Yanks".... "Oh no, I beg to differ. I don't come from one of the SOUTHERN states of America"
Anyway Pip. Can't you get UK TV? Are you blocked like we are on some BBC stuff and that.
chris.ph wrote:im welsh first, british at a push and european when they take all my money off me in taxes
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Well done to the toothlets.
What'smaking me smile is lots of birds on the feeders. Blue tits, great tits, long tailed tits and even coal tits.
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chris.ph wrote:i will have to get a feeder, i love tits
Del wrote:chris.ph wrote:i will have to get a feeder, i love tits
Strangely enough its often men who are birdwatchers.....Heres a couple of blue tits for you chris.
chris.ph wrote:i hope you fill the spare room shortly dotsie
Del wrote:Oh Dotsie... cant wait for the good news and some little mite grubbying up those pristine newly painted walls with a crayon.
Del wrote:Sam: Awwwwwwwwww. You have a four week old baby? CONGRATULATIONS! And you act all tough and stuff. Pffft.... bet you are a big old marshmellow around that little one. Oh what a lovely Christmas you must have had. Is he your only one or an addition? The dog sounds like a goodun too.
Del wrote:Catch-up: Glad you had such a nice holiday season. You had visitors while in the middle of a kitchen reno???? wow. Brave.
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poohbcarrot wrote:Exp. Date, the rat wrote: Call me crazyExp. Date, the rat wrote: Tony, knows what I am capable of! You should hear the HORROR stories of what I did to the last person that call me CRAZY!!!!
So do you want us to call you crazy, or not? I don't mind either way, but you appear to be sending out mixed messages.
BTW, just for future reference, what did happen to the last person who called you crazy? (I promise I will refrain from ever calling you a crazy, frothing-at-the-mouth, insane, mad, completely gaga, one-sandwich-short-of-a-picnic, cuckoo, 4-exclamation-mark-using, nutjob loony - unless you want me to!)
Well, I am crazy then!
D*mn! I just called myself crazy, I guess I will have to give myself an atomic wedgie!
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For my giveaway this time I am offering a bundle of 3 Christian books to one winner. (US addresses only, please.) They are:
- Closer Than Your Skin by Susan D. Hill
- Family Squeeze by Phil Calloway
- A Mending at the Edge by Jane Kirkpatrick
To be eligible to win these 3 books, please tell me the title of a Christian book you've read and enjoyed recently.
I am also giving away a single copy of A Mending at the Edge this week on my book review blog here. My regular blog readers may have noticed that I often post random book giveaways... from now on they will most often pop up on my book review blog: Another Road to Ramble, so if you like to win books be sure to check in there!
One more item of business: Last week I offered a free copy of Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris. And my winner is Brumbemom at Life, As I See It! Congratulations!