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- Jake Maddox
- Aurora, CO
- United States
Field Service Engineer,
This conversation is closed.
Do you find it difficult to engage in intellectual conversations with people in general?
It happens to me all the time. My wife encourages me to have dinner with her friend and her friend's husband. "It's the opportunity to socialize and meet new interesting people!", she proclaims. And yet the same boring conversations unfold. The guy rambles on about how many yards this guy ran, and how many interceptions this guy threw, and did you see how many spiders that guy ate on Fear Factor, etc, etc. I ask something like, "Hey, did you see that they possibly discovered the Higgs Boson at the LHC?" And the guy looks at me like I'm from Mars, "The LH what?". Then my wife makes a comment like I'm a nerd then everyone laughs. I'm far from a social misfit or hobbit, I just prefer to discuss things that stimulate me intellectually. I hope I don't offend anyone for saying so, but most of the time I feel like I'm surrounded by people that are intellectually challenged, to put it kindly. And maybe that's just it, if you consider that the average intellectual quotient is around 100. They're easily entertained and amuzed to watch television shows cataloging the "real world" of college kids living in a house together, arguing over who got the most trashed the night before at the club.
Aug 29 2012: I have always had this dream that we would live in a culture in which, when two people unknown to each other get on an elevator, there will not be silence, or even the "Hello"Howareyou"Fine" ritual, but one will look at the other and say, "Nietzsche or Kirkegaard?"
And then the other might reply "Socrates."
And by that they will know there is an attraction.
Sadly, to this day, no woman has ever replied like that. They just keep hitting the "open door" button frantically.
Seriously, though, you just have to keep searching the right people. When you're in a conversation like what you described, try to find a way to draw the conversation into something interesting for all involved. Example: guys who are into football - football can easily be led into a conversation about physics: muscle power, the amount of energy expended in order to gain momentum, which can eventually get you into particle physics if you work it right. I usually take football convos into history, by using the analogy of the Battle of the Bulge in WWII: that usually achieves the required result for me.
Someone may never get to the Higgs-Boson with you, but the sign of a great conversation is when all involved walk away somewhat enriched.Sep 23 2012: I use to be very judgmental in debates. I would attempt to attack people instead of communicate. I don't think debate should be seen as a "game" or "competition" rather....it is a "meshing" of information.
We compare information for a reason. It gives us the benefit of validation and the opportunity to change perspectives when necessary. If you are talking about "meeting a certain individual" and having issues....I would suggest you take that opportunity to share your knowledge.
However, formatting is key. An understanding of humility will get you very far in debate. This is something I still struggle with so I am definitely not trying to act like an expert....just offering advice.
The fallacy here is that you assume your subject "Higgs Boson" is more valuable than his "sports".
I see what you are saying. However, the subject at hand has no relevance.
The only subject that does hold relevance is "communication" as that is what's going on.
Attempting to define your communication by the constricts of "science" may cause problems in communicating with people.
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Sep 24 2012: Don,
Much appreciated Don.
HenryAug 31 2012: Hello... It is dangerous to think that your ideas and passions are in some way superior to other people's passions. It's also a turnoff to the person across the table... You'll find more people who want to discuss entertainment and sports than sub-atomic particles... It's easy to insult others who don't share your interests; it's also easy to find things that you in common with others... Which would you rather do? The second we realize that we are all knowledgeable in different arenas and aspects of life is when we'll really begin to enjoy the variety and diversity of "intelligence". What is "intellectually stimulating" to one person, may be incredibly boring to another. There are many different types of intelligence, and just because you may not share a particular interest with someone, it is certain that this person does have knowledge about other topics/subjects that you don't. I think Sophia (below) has it right that if don't share a particular interest with one person or group, then it is easy to find other who do share your interests. But, although it's fun to talk about topics you know a lot about, how will we ever learn about new topics, passions, and experiences without listening to what other people enjoy?Aug 29 2012: No, but that is why I like TED. I was have a problem finding people who could hold an intellectual conversation. I do not drink, like rap, play video games, carry a expensive cell phone, or listen to a Ipod all day. That pretty much narrows my chance to talk to most people and the rest are on TED. So here I am.
The concern has often been raised that there is a dumbing down of America. Could this be true.
James Zhang
Aug 29 2012: While at the same time, there are intellectual things in a lot of the things you've mentioned, despite their labels/brands/stereotypes.
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Perhaps America's not becoming dumber, but we're becoming smarter and more aware of the dumb peopleAug 29 2012: When i'm out on the street walking around doing whatever i have this strange compulsion to reach for my invisible phone,is behavior transferable? or am i easily susceptible to the inner drive to conform?I wonder if Einstein could walk down a modern street today,i wonder what he would make of it,he would most probably be jumping from foot to foot,wandering where's the library and what is those small boxes people are so enamored with,well he would of deduced that straight away.
Boys and our toys.
Aug 31 2012: Well there are some experiments that show that if enough people face one direction in an elevator, the unwitting subject of the experiment will gradually turn in that direction. You might be feeling a subconscious urge to do something like that.
Aug 31 2012: Damn Mat
Your post brought all the snippets of data to the fore of what you typed,yes it's coming back now.
Damn it! I'm not a fish.Fight the Power!Aug 29 2012: I think it could be a dumbing down of sorts. But I hope not. Perhaps we are just becoming less visible and more exclusive. Before TED, there was only physic.org with all those young know it all who spent more time debating insignificant issues that lent nothing to the big picture, consistently moving off track.
TED has introduced me to the social and psychological side of intellectualism that I'm coming to enjoy, being mainly focused on Cosmology, math and physical science. When everyone starts hitting each other over the head with their diplomas, it gets a bit annoying. Some seem to think if you walked the walk you have to talk the talk, which probably makes their world a bit smaller.
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Aug 29 2012: I agree, John, that "diplomas" are irrelevant to social discourse. I find their mention embarrassing, in fact. It's what you contribute and how well you listen that matters.
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Aug 29 2012: Absolutely correct Fritzie. email@example.com 31 2012: I'm sad you took down your profile. I can't message you.Aug 30 2012: John and Fritzie,
I find some folks continual mention of "diplomas" as a sign of insecurity in him/herself. If one has to depend on trying to intimidate people with their educational background, it seems rather pathetic. There are many people who have the credentials, and apparently have not assimilated a bit of the information, while there are many people without formal educations, who have fully lived and learned from the life experience.
My "play group" (mostly retired engineers) has several members who have been nationally and internationally awarded and recognized for work they have done and I didn't even know that for several years after being involved with the group. The information was provided in casual conversation by OTHER members of the group!!!
Regarding your comment..."perhaps we...are becoming more exclusive". I use the word "selective" for myself. I realize that when I was younger, I LOVED participating in the "small talk" to eventually get to a deeper level of conversation. It seems that as I age, other people and I instantly recognize kindred spirits. For example, you say you're interested mostly in math/science. I'm certainly interested in learning more about science....math not so much!!! LOL:>) That being said however, we've had some good and interesting exchanges...in my perception anyway:>)
I absolutely believe in walking the talk....say what I mean....mean what I say.....do what I say....say what I do with honesty..."BE" what I talk about to the best of my ability.
Aug 30 2012: Thank you, Colleen. I agree with your assessment. In my experience, which is, of course, limited and therefore anecdotal, those with an exceptional calber of mind never haul out or mention their diplomas in discourse nor, in my experience, refer to their intellect.
They simply express ideas and arguments to be considered on their own merit.Aug 31 2012: You certainly have my respect Colleen. I prefer to engage with people my age. It is a kindred spirit connection. Sometimes I feel I should be doing more.Aug 30 2012: Fritzie,
Each and every one of us has different life experiences, and although we may overlap with experiences, we are "limited" to a certain extent....wouldn't you say? That, to me, is exactly what creates joy and interest in the sharing of communications and experiences with other people:>)
I haven't ever experienced anyone refering to their diplomas, IQs, high intellect, or intellectual expertise until recently, here on TED. I've met some very influential and intelligent people in our world, and have never been reminded of that by those who are truly in that position.
BTW...Regarding the accusation of your "hidden identity"...
I observed that your profile, from the time you started commenting on TED, indicated that you are a female, and if any of that gray matter called the brain serves me at all, I can think of at least two comments in which you stated that you are a mother.
Apparently, I'm out of thumbs for you for awhile...sending you a smile.............:>)
Aug 30 2012: Thank you, Colleen. I have recently taken down my profile (which never, by the way, showed anything about degree or schools attended), just to emphasize that it is only the ideas we put forward and how open we are to considering the ideas of others that matter rather than our formal credentials, where we live, gender, and so forth.Aug 30 2012: Fritzie,
I'm aware that you didn't have anything about degrees, schools or credentials in your profile....me either:>) I agree with you that it is more about what and how we communicate that is the important piece.
That being said, however, I like to see location in profiles, because when people talk about global issues, it gives me a better idea of his/her perspectives. Other information is fine too if one chooses:>)Aug 31 2012: This is in response to your comment above John..................couldn't get it any closer.
"John moonstroller
9 hours ago: You certainly have my respect Colleen. I prefer to engage with people my age. It is a kindred spirit connection. Sometimes I feel I should be doing more".
Thank you John...we have mutual respect:>)
I LOVE communicating with people of all ages.....well.......I LOVE communicating with ALL people.
I especially like communications with young people, because they are our future, and it's nice to know many of them are so knowledgeable and insightful:>)
BTW my friend....a loving reminder....don't "should" on yourself:>)
Aug 31 2012: I shan't not anymore :OAug 31 2012: I am truly happy that you shan't:>)Aug 31 2012: People who listen to their Ipod all day such as me will have something to talk about if they listen to podcasts like Radiolab, Freakonomics or the Nature podcast. I'm guessing you're talking about people who listen to the same music all day.
Aug 31 2012: Listening is wasted if it is none productive. People who read increase their vocabulary and critical thinking skills. People who write enhance their communication skills.
iPod's are very efficient at distributing information to the masses.
If information is not digested, it cannot grow into wisdom.
A pencil is a word processor. It may only have a delete function but it can create words and create wisdom when used by the brain. It's use increases hand eye coordination and can turn an iPod listener into a world renown artist or literary expert.
Because young people are one of the most targeted consumers by the advertisement industry, it is important that they take the lead and spread the word among themselves that they need to keep their money in their pocket.
That's your job Matthieu Mioossec. Time to get to work. Produce a message that other iPod users can listen to, a rallying message that will propel you into the world of international acclaim. It's easy. Just pick up a pencil and start writing. :)
Kiran Batta
Aug 31 2012: Dear John, I am not sure I understand what you mean by saying listening to podcast does no good. I listen to many good things including Ted talks on my Ipod and I learn a great deal from it. How is listening very different from reading? Do we not listen to our teachers and learn? Well once we are above certain age we do not need teachers we can teach ourselves by listening even on an Ipod. If technology helps to understand things at ease, I do not see any wrong in using it. KiranAug 31 2012: Kiran,
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Listening is wasted if it is none productive.
Sorry, I'm actually in the wrong Question area.
If you find yourself, like it did, not making sense of other's posts in reply to your post, set the sort parameter to oldest first and you will find the true path of the conversation. :)
I guess you didn't see this post I made Matthieu Miossec. :)
Take the ipod plug out of your ear and use your eyes. Read.
Aug 31 2012: A false dichotomy. It is possible to read and listen to very informative shows like Freakonomics. I do both. Don't be a book snob.Sep 17 2012: Jake,
Seems like you have been hanging out with the wrong crowd or at the wrong places. Wanna talk about the Large Hadron Collider? i assure, there are plenty of geeks around (i count myself as one) who would enjoy discussing the subject. Wanna talk about astrophysics? super novae, and how nuclear fusion allows life to exist? welcome to the club.
But we are social creatures. We evolved to feel terrible when cast out of our groups, and we evolved to fear groups of outsiders. Humans don't even have the copyright on this, since these traits are shared with most great apes and with many other animals. And if media encourages a culture of admiring sports super stars and ridiculing the geeks, well, you can see why so many people will want to feel part of the "in" crowd.
I would not be so quick to blame them, though. Yes we all should raise our bar and try to educate ourselves more broadly, and i guess that means that people like you and me should at least learn a little bit about soccer and football and basketball and whether Michael Jordan and Larry Bird ever played in the same season.
If we want to fix this, if we think that a more cultured, specially more scientifically educated population is something desirable, we need to do something to fix the root problem. We need to reduce the amount of crap that kids see and hear from age one, we need to provide them with better information and we need to allow them to grow into critical thinkers. I would start there
Sorry, seems like i transmuted my response into a rant
Noor Afsha
Sep 2 2012: it is not uncommon thing that you are observing. it happens everywhere. that is why the social networking is so popular because here you can choose to whom and what you want to discuss. but in society we find all kind of people and then we have to talk to them the things they like to. but i think the world would become humour less and become stiff we dont find various colors of people.
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Suppose in a B'Day party, everyone is talking about Men's new adventure to go to Mars. the kid in question would certainly like to have some noise and laughter. the fact is we, the people who are discussing at TED are somewhat different from others, that is why we are sitting here and not in front of tv but then we have to go to society and talk to them because we are part of it. They also contruibute to society in other way if not in the intellectual way. every one is important.
Eric Certain
Sep 2 2012: I think a more intellectual conversation would be one that is able to incorporate many facets of society. Being eclectic and able to voice an opinion on a huge variety of subjects is, in my opnion, better signs of an intelligent person than one who would ask a highly scientific/religious/political based question and expecting a typical person to have an answer.
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If I were in a conversation with a few people and one person chimed in with your example of a question, "Hey, did you see that they possibly discovered the Higgs Boson at the LHC?" I would think one of two things...
1. That person is possibly uncomfortable in social situations and tends to try to focus on things that they may have an expert opinion on. They may not know that to attempt conversation on a higher level, without knowing the person they are talking to, carries a negative connotation with it.
2. That person is a braggart and is attempting to use a conversation to show how bright they may seem to be, hence showing a want/need/desire to prove how much better they are than those around them. Once again...that type of attitude has a negative connotation with it.
In my opinion, knowing the top 5-10 performers in any given subject (sports/music/television shows/movies/current culture) and being able to formulate an intellegent conversation about them AS WELL as knowing more intellectual subjects makes for a more intelligent person than one that speaks about higher level subjects alone.
It would be like a brain surgeon at a party with rocket scientists and laughing at the scientists because they dont understand the higher levels of neurology. That doesnt make the rocket scientists dumb.
The common ground of today's typical everyday subjects and being able to communicate with someone else about them shows true intellect.
But hey, thats just my opinion. I mean no offense to those of you that might not be able to talk about Peyton Manning, or billiards, or catching a fish, or tires, etc.
Gord G
Sep 1 2012: Intellectual elitism is often a barrier to meaningful interaction. Yes, social platitudes and empty play by play regurgitation of statistics can feel like an insurmountable obstacle to engaging conversation, but IQ isn't the measure of our humanity. Dig a little deeper. Try a little harder. Beneath the safe topics, lies a human being. Don't dismiss them and drop back into the safety of your self assured belief they are less involved in the world around them.
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Everyone has encountered the verisimilitude of life. So rather than evaluate their ability to appreciate the nuance of quantum physics, perhaps it would be better to look for their emotional connection to the absurdity of happenstance. We all share a common confusion about the life we live. Some avoid it by memorizing batting averages, others by being able to explain weakly interacting elementary subatomic particles with half-integer spin.
Kiran Batta
Sep 1 2012: Very well said sir!
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liz huckerby
Sep 24 2012: If I enter into a conversation with an open heart and a curious mind there is always something interesting to find out about others. I always say yes to every invitation and every opportunity on the basis that you only regret what you never did - and even if I only meet one interesting person it is worth the adventure - and I always met at least one interesting person.Sep 23 2012: I have the very same problem here. I would say something like "Have you heard the piece on BBC about molecules traveling faster than light? That means time travel will be possible in the future" and they'd look at me with flat faces then say something like "O...Kay" and go back to mundane conversation about who did what and when. It's frustrating sometimes but I realized, recently, that I've started to accept the mundane and join in. I suppose that's why I often converse with my father and find myself on TED. The truth is, though, it's 'nerdy' to have stimulating conversations and those who do are often misfits.
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Sep 23 2012: Where can I find the Molecules traveling faster than light on the Internet ? .. Looks Fantastic. Yeah, I have the same problem in Texas. Although, for a different reason, I've a PH.D in Physics, I can teach them why molecules travel faster than the speed of light. Why the Sky is blue. And just for grins, why the wine is red. :)
Sep 23 2012: It was on the radio, but I found this on the BBC site.. Related but not the exact same
I also found the actual published research;
That's pretty awesome, though, I never continued studied in Physics past basics, but it's all very intriguing to me and if I had the Phys inclination, I'm sure I'd be ,capital 'o', Obsessed.
chen xin
Sep 24 2012: your problem can reflect a lot !Sep 27 2012: This is exactly my problem! My interests are more on the philosophy side, but i find whenever you bring up an interesting new theory, sometimes controversial, people aren't even curious. that's the bit i cant stand. The lack of imagination people, and their dry satisfaction with the boring things around them.Sep 19 2012: Having not read through all of the comments this generated, I apologize if this has been written, but I think there can be a couple of factors. One is the sound bite/headline nature of our culture right now. We are inundated with information and tend to just take the key point and move on. This can cause people to have only superficial knowledge of what is going on and possibly a level of discomfort in speaking to it.
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The other thing is I think you have to work at finding what people find interesting and intellectually challenging to them. You state specifically that you want to talk about things that stimulate YOU. And while you might find the Higgs Boson and the LHC fascinating and interesting, others may not, or simply may not have wanted to dedicate their time to that. It doesn't mean that they are intellectually challenged. I consider myself fairly intellectually astute, but couldn't carry on a conversation about this topic. However, I think I could talk fairly intelligently about things like marketing and general business, economic trends, and health care. On TED, I gravitate toward the business talks and some of the psychology and sociology presentations because I find those interesting.
I think you have a couple of options. First, find people who have the same intellectual interests as you as was stated a few times I'm sure. There are definitely groups for it. Second, it might take a little work to find the stimulating conversations that you want, but they can be had with the group you are around (which will be good for you and your relationship). Turn it into your own personal case study. What is your theory for why they are easily entertained by what you consider trashy television? What is it about society that makes these types of shows successful? What are the underlying interests that people have? I have found that most people are deeper than trashy shows and sports if you are willing to probe a little and listen deeper.
Sep 19 2012: Charles Mansion seems Kinda interesting.
Sep 23 2012: In an electric Chair kind of way.
Sep 23 2012: Bacon man.
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Sep 23 2012: Yea, I figured you caught my little joke with Pat..... you're a sneaky guy charlie brown.
Karl Meyer
Sep 17 2012: I can certainly empathize with people who are starved for intellectual conversation. This is not to say that I think that the average person is uninteresting, however. Most people, regardless of IQ, have invested intellectually in something, which to me is the same as saying that most people have something remarkable about them. It is up to me to find out what it is. Also, if you are one of the lucky few who has intellectual gifts, and you know about something significant, then you have something to give to people, especially to those who do not have your gifts. It takes creativity and imagination to tell people about a difficult topic in a way that is interesting so that it is accessible to them. Baseball? Talk about stats. Fashion? Talk about color theory...etc. I think that being starved for intellectual conversation is more about finding like-minded people (i.e., fellowship/communion) than it is about finding an intellectual challenge for yourself.
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John Smith
Sep 17 2012: "Do you find it difficult to engage in intellectual conversations with people in general?"
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I think it would be very arrogant to answer this question with a yes. I know I myself will sometimes stop an emerging intellectual conversation dead in its tracks by pretending I'm not interested, usually because I just don't feel like having a long discussion when I think we both know very little about the subject, the subject is some silly ancient argument that can't be resolved logically, or I know much more about the subject and it would take too long and be too boring to explain. This could give the other person the impression that it's very difficult to engage in a discussion and that people around them aren't interested in such matters.
Also, what qualifies as "intellectual"? It seems like such a vague and subjective term that people just throw around to try to give themselves or their arguments more authority. Anyone who calls themselves "intellectual" is suspect in my eyes, just like anyone who calls themselves an "artist" or "successful" or a "job creator". To me any conversation that doesn't contain logical fallacies can be intellectual, but some people think even that's not broad enough because they like to consider theological conversations as intellectual.Sep 2 2012: It is all how you define an intellectual conversation. Maybe your niche of interest is just not someone elses niche of interest. Possibly, your wifes friend might actually know a lot about the science and schematics of plays or the mechanics of sports, but others, like me, don't find interest in that topic. Try to find their "nerdy" topic and/or learn or discuss something new about the topic. Relationships are like plants; some take a short period of time and attention and others can take a long time for the seed to even germinate...depends on your tolerance and patience. Come back and teach me more patience because it is most difficult when you are talking to a close minded person. I usually don't talk to those people long though, usually. =)Sep 1 2012: I'm increasingly finding that it's best not to judge on first acquintance.
Common discussions that people have about pop culture give the appearance of being 'dumbed down', shallow and not worth bothering with, but isn't that the social norm of small talk? A comfortable way of initially getting to know someone? That first contact may lead to hitherto unknown intellectual depths if the conversation is allowed to gently continue and to take its own course.
I know to my own cost, that wading straight in to deep discussion can be a big turn-off for a lot of people. Many just walk away from it, or try to revert to trivia. Taking things empathically and gently on the intellect allows one to find another's true intellectual level - as long as they feel respected in the conversation.
Sep 1 2012: "I'm increasingly finding that it's best not to judge on first acquaintance"
Wise words, Allan. People often under-estimate quiet people or those who don't "pick up the ball" when you throw out an idea.
Sometimes it might not be what you think. Some people don't join in in discussing a technical topic in social conversation not because they cannot grasp it but because they have trouble talking about it to someone who knows so much less than they do. Sometimes they are just not interested over dinner in straightening out the most common misconceptions, or out of modesty they don't want to show anyone up..Sep 2 2012: Good points Allan and Fritzie.... which I find to be true... "That first contact may lead to hitherto unknown intellectual depths if the conversation is allowed to gently continue and to take its own course". AND...we "often under-estimate quiet people or those who don't "pick up the ball" when you throw out an idea".
I find that with no expectations whatsoever, conversations flow....move.....evolve....gently continue and take its own course. I've had some of the very best, deep insightful conversations, and made life long friends while standing on the corner waiting for a bus, waiting for a flight in the airport, sitting next to someone on a plane...people who visit my gardens...chance meetings of all kinds. In my perception, it takes genuinely being open to how a conversation may evolve. People can FEEL if we are open minded/open hearted, and/or if we have certain expectations.
I'm still out of thumbs for you Fritzie....sending you a smile......:>)Sep 1 2012: In my electronics courses in college, we had one girl in the whole class(1977). She took a lot of ribbing from time to time. One day we were talking about God and she told us this joke which I thought was very thought provoking:
"In my opinion, God is most certainly an engineer", she said.
"Really?" we responded. "In what way?"
"In the beginning God created Man, is this not correct", she offered.
We nodded in agreement.
"And then he created woman, right?", she continued.
We nodded in agreement.
"Well, doesn't an engineer always create a prototype before building the finished product?"
End of story.
Sep 1 2012: By definition prototype is a form or species that serves as an original type or example.
Being a prototype is great!
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Sep 1 2012: Jesus died a long time ago Don. You need to get updated on that issue. When is the last time Jesus sent you an email?
Anne Thull
Sep 1 2012: I found most people like to talk about themselves. As you ask them questions, you become the Listener - you can slowly bring the conversation around to more interesting topics to discuss. This usually works 1/2 way through the meal, after the other miscellaneous chit chat dies down...
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Sep 1 2012: We are our own biggest fan. Talking about the other is the first rule of seducing (in business and personal life). It takes a lot of exercise to know how direct a conversation from the person to more interesting topics. The trick is to know something about everything so you can easily link one thing to another and end up talking about a (more) interesting subject.
I always congratulate myself when the other says "How did we ended up talking about this?".
Or another "technique" I use is to skip the chit chat and immediately ask something like "When is the last time you wrote an actual letter by hand?".
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Sep 2 2012: Hi Colleen. It's funny to see that within certain subject area's it's always the same people who contribute. Must be that we somehow care and think about the same matters :)
Life stories can indeed be very interesting. It depends what you talk about and how you talk about it. I do not care about the discussion as such one has had with its friend. What I do care about are the arguments used. The discussion can still be subject of the conversation but depending on the way you communicate about it is of interest and one can gain something your experience.
Also the other person must be open to having a conversation. If the other shares an experience I can relate to I'll share it. But if the other continues talking about his own experience after I shared mine you can deduce that he has no interest in you. On the other hand, if he takes the opportunity of you having shared your experience to take the conversation on a deeper level. By for example talking about how you experienced it and what you did with it. Then there's room for an "intellectual" conversation out of which you'll gain something.
I hope you understand what the point I'm trying to make. I often feel like my contributions sound quite abstract.
The last letter I wrote was last week (I still need to post it though). As summer began I asked my closest friends to send me a card or letter whenever they were on holiday. And not just a text message and a picture on Facebook but something personal. I miss reading actual handwriting where you can see the effort and love they've put in the words. I haven't been on holiday but I've sent some cards form my hometown to other friends with a basic text like "Hi, sun is shining here. How is your summer going?" And I'm also trying to get to know somebody better so I decided to write her letter just like they did back in the days (that's the letterI still need to post).Sep 2 2012: Yes indeed Pascal-Xavier..."within certain subject area's it's always the same people who contribute. Must be that we somehow care and think about the same matters :)"
I think you are right on my friend:>)
You are also "right on" with the realization that "It depends what you talk about and how you talk about it". I think if one person is attached to a certain outcome, it is not as enjoyable, and the conversation does not flow as easily...do you think? For me, it is usually the process of the interaction that is most enjoyable, rather than the end result. Good communication is about the journey, as much as the destination...in my humble perception:>)
I LOVE reading handwritten notes too, and I find that the more I stop sending them, the fewer I get! Maybe I have finally entered the electronic age??? LOL
I also LOVE that you wrote the person you're trying to get to know better a letter.....that is very sweet my frined. DON'T FORGET TO POST IT!!!
I think I absolutely and wholeheartedly understand, appreciate and agree with everything you've written above:>)Sep 2 2012: Hi Pascal,
This is a copy of my reply to your comment starting..."We are our own biggest fan,", which was removed my TED because I suggested who was actually being "smug"...it certainly is not you, as suggested by another commenter.
You say..."It takes a lot of exercise to know how direct a conversation from the person to more interesting topics".
I find that often the person and his/her life stories ARE the interesting topic. More often than not, when I listen to the person's story, it leads to the flow of more and more interesting conversations, and topic. As I learn more about that person, I share more about myself as well...it's a lovely flowing cycle, and when we allow it to flow, it very often becomes very interesting:>)
I agree with you that knowing a little bit about a lot of things helps link one thing to another, and that contributes to the flow. I perceive everything to be interconnected, so to link and flow with the conversation has always been interesting to me. I also find humans, and human behavior (including my own) to be fascinating, so "listening", and participating on many different levels facilitates moving the conversation possibly in many different directions:>)
I relate to your congratulatory feeling Pascal! At the end of hours of conversation, the other person and I often express....WOW....we just talked about politics, the economy, global issues, personal issues...etc. etc.....and we understand how they are all connected because we've just had a conversation that flows with the process of speaking, listening, sharing information.....I LOVE it!!!
Interesting question Pascal....I cannot even remember when I last wrote a letter by hand, and I notice that my hand writing is deteriorating....probably from lack of use in that respect, and probably from a little arthritis. When is the last time YOU wrote a letter by hand?
Ehis Odijie
Sep 1 2012: Whats wrong with people talking about themselves why you listen? This is the best way to learn about them - the listener is always gaining because you are the receiver . . .
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Sep 1 2012: There are different ways to talk about yourself and different things you can talk about. I don't mind people sharing experiences they've had so others can learn from it. I do mind when people talk about themselves because they think they are interesting (and they might be to somebody else). If after 15 minutes of conversation (i.e. a monologue) I know the person's "whole life" but nothing of "intellectual value" I stop listening and leave. Not every word that comes out of somebody's mouth is actually worth sharing. I hope you understand what I mean.
I don't mind monologues as long as I gain something from it. Be it a new point of view, an experience, something I didn't know or never think of...Sep 2 2012: Hi again Ehis and Pascal-Xavier:>)
I think/feel it is a good thing to share information about ourselves, and to do that we need to feel comfortable with the other person, so I believe that is where a good conversation may begin?....our comfort level?
I also agree that there are many different ways to talk about ourselves. Are we genuinely trying to share information? Is our intent to genuinely connect with the other person? Is our intent to dominate and simply tell our own stories without consideration for the other person?
I agree Pascal, that it is not interesting to have conversations with folks who think they are the most interesting thing since sliced bread! It is not interesting to listen to folks who are constantly trying to teach us something, or who believe s/he has all the answers to everything. I agree...I understand what you mean, and I also stop listening after repeated efforts to get a person involved in a more interesting, productive way.Sep 1 2012: I like when other people talk about themself. That brings me the oportunity to know other point of views.
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Sep 2 2012: Thank you.Sep 1 2012: 3 evenings ago I went to the garden of the abbey where I'm staying. There were 5 people practicing yoga in the grass and I sat on the only bench in the garden. 15 minutes later a man comes and sits next to me nodding when our eyes crossed as he sat down. 10 minutes later I ask him if he's staying in the guesthouse of the abbey as well. His reply was "No. Do you like classical music?" and he gave an ear bud and we listened for 30 minutes to a violin concerto of Tsaikovsky. Afterwards we started by talking about music and by the time our conversation was over we covered following topics: the economic situation in Africa, Modern colonisation by China, Columbus and the future (the end) of our world.
I wanted to tell him I loved him. It has been so long since I've had an intellectual conversation with a complete stranger. Needless to say he was much older than I am with my 24 springs. I like to surround myself with people who are intellectually stimulating. It's a rare species among 24 year olds.
As some have pointed out practically all conversation start by small talk. However when I feel it will lead to nothing I easily stop showing interest. And as a result some people think of me as an arrogant person. I don't want be arrogant but it's exhausting to, time and time again, smile for a whole evening and pretend you're interested in how many yards that guy ran or what's going on in Jersey Shore (which is to me an example of a zoo with modern primates). If you think of yourself to be an intellectual person it's your duty to make other people feel interesting and be able to have a descent conversation on a wide range of topics. You could say that one must be a chameleon and thus be able to fit in in any social circle.
Jake says he feels like he's surrounded by people that are intellectually challenged. I wouldn't say so. I think that some people don't feel like they need to stimulate their intellect which is different than intellectually challenged.
Sep 1 2012: I hope you didn't get an ear ache from his ear bud.
I would pass on the offer for that very reason. If I whisked out a bottle of antiseptic and cleaned the ear bud, it might evoke disdain. So, I just pass.
But I agree that we must find a way to engage one another on a level of equanimity. It is the duty of the strong to protect the weak. That includes making the less intelligent or reasonable feel at ease in your presence. That is what those much smarter than I have done for me and I appreciate it.
Jake could find better answers to his question if he joined a group of people who were vastly superior to his level of intelligence. Physics.org offers some of these people. One of the most enjoyable is the Open Salon:
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. ~Confucius
Sep 1 2012: I didn't get an ear ache and even if I did I wouldn't mind. The conversation would be worth it.
It's important to make people of a "lower" level feel at ease in your company and teach them in some way so that one day you'll both be on an equal level.
That Confucius quote holds a lot of truth. In line with Confucius I often say that one discovers his ignorance by learning. The more you learn, the more new things you discover. Call it a positive vicious circle.
Thank you for bringing up Open Salon, I haven't heard from it before and certainly looks interesting.
Sep 1 2012: I guess my real point is that to: "learn" to make people at a "lower level" feel at ease; much could be learned by becoming that person at the lower level.
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Sep 2 2012: " If you think of yourself to be an intellectual person it's your duty to make other people feel interesting and be able to have a descent conversation on a wide range of topics. " ----This is a gift and if you are truly able to do it, you are not just blessed, but also deserve the title.Sep 2 2012: Dear Pascal, John and Juliette,
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What do you suppose happens when we don't see anyone on a "lower" or higher level? What if we see others and ourselves on an equal level right away?
I agree...the more we learn, the more there is to learn. There is always a deeper and deeper level of learning....in my humble perception:>)
I don't think we can actually "make" anyone feel different, but we certainly can contribute information which may influence a person's feelings in some way.Sep 2 2012: Dear Pascal-Xavier,
I LOVE your story, and I'm curious as to why you are staying at an Abbey? I've had some very interesting conversations with people while staying at convents, monestaries and an abbey, here, close to home, in Mexico and Russia:>)


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In modern Saudi Arabia, a new group of racing enthusiasts has evolved, bringing with it a fresh need for world-class performance. Not surprisingly, many of these contemporary Saudi speed addicts have set their sights on the C6. Since opening its suburban Houston shop in 1994, late-model GM tuner Motorsport Technologies Inc. (MTI) has built a solid clientele of Middle Eastern Corvette customers looking to have the fastest modern horse.
One such gentleman is Saudi Arabia's Mamdouh Hamdan. A real-estate developer in Riyadh, Mamdouh is a passionate enthusiast who owns a total of seven cars, including an '05 GTO, an '06 Holden VY Commodore, and even a '99 Jeep Wrangler with a modified LS1 engine. "I always wanted a super sports car," says Hamdan, "but because I like to modify autos to the extreme, buying an expensive sports car that doesn't match my performance expectations-even after mild modifications-is not my dream. When you want to build a sports car with extreme power potential, American cars become the target."
After experiencing the rush of power in a built, 454-equipped '68 Camaro and seeing the fantastic new lines of the C6, Hamdan decided to build his fantasy car. He initially looked at three different U.S.-built tuner Corvettes, but after witnessing an MTI C5-based Z07 run low 11s at the strip and dispatch expensive sports cars with little effort on a Riyadh highway, he decided to contact the company about one of its C6 Devil Ray conversions.
"I was attracted to the new Z06 but wanted to upgrade the performance . . . beyond what Chevrolet was offering with the package," Hamdan says. "In order to meet my requirement of 800 horsepower, MTI proposed a Z51-equipped C6 that would utilize a C5-R-based 427 and an ATI supercharger system with a D-1SC head upgrade."
Although Saudi Arabia has Chevrolet dealers, Hamdan decided to have MTI procure a new C6 that was optioned to his specifications. Finding a C6 in Daytona Sunset Orange and equipped with the Z51 package, a six-speed trans, Preferred Equipment Group, and a Bose AM/FM/CD with navigation system required a nationwide search that eventually led to F.H. Dailey Motor Company, in San Leandro, California. Once the car was purchased and transported to MTI, Devil Ray No. 7's conversion began in earnest.
"We have been working with overseas customers for over 10 years and have established an excellent business base in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other Arabian Peninsula countries," says MTI owner Jayson Cohen. "In most cases the customer hires a broker to handle the logistics of arranging transportation and importing the car into their host country. Mr. Hamdan was very specific about what he wanted to build, and once we agreed on the specifics, his broker, Mr. Atif Atif, of Big Wheels Establishment of Riyadh, handled all of the details.
"Although the Middle East customer is interested in drag racing, most of the time the action is on deserted highways, at very high speeds, against exotics such as the Lamborghini Gallardo. Not only does the car have to handle extremely well, but it has to have excellent high-speed stability and the power to run in excess of 220 mph. By starting with a C6 optioned with the Z51 Performance package, which pulls .98 g's from the factory, the handling and stability are already in place . . . [We] concentrate on providing reliable, world-class power."
Rather than using the stock LS2 as the foundation for the Devil Ray's 427-cid Super Stroker, MTI began with a fresh GM Performance Parts C5-R block. Although expensive, the C5-R has consistently shown that it can handle the rigors of moderate forced induction without any distortion to the cylinder walls. Internally, a Callies 4.00-inch forged crankshaft spins bulletproof Lunati 6.125-inch billet-steel rods. Custom inverted-dome Wiseco pistons yield 9:0:1 compression when combined with a set of MTI's LQ9 (truck-based) Stage III-R heads. Since the ProCharger creates 12 pounds of boost, a relatively mild MTI "DR1" camshaft-measuring 228/232 degrees at 0.050-inch and 0.588/0.574-inch-lift is all that is necessary to achieve the desired power. A FAST composite intake and a LS2 90mm throttle body complete the engine package.
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In fact, in rooms where extensive design work is evident on walls, flooring and other surfaces, a plain ceiling isn't more than a missed opportunity. It's a glaring omission that will detract from an otherwise impressive package.
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While somewhat cliché, white ceilings are sometimes the best choice for a room. When paired with pale-hued walls, white ceilings do tend to disappear, keeping the attention focused on the room's wall coverings and furnishings. This is important if the ceiling has a lot of visible imperfections or is textured or patterned, which can make a successful paint job quite difficult. Plus, white is the most effective color for reflecting light back into the room, which is vitally important in rooms with few or no sources of natural light.
In a room with white walls, it might seem the only option for the ceiling is also white, but that's just not the case. Instead, consider using soft, nature-inspired colors – such as sky blue, sunset peach, blush pink, pearl gray, grass green and sunlight yellow – to give the room an airy, outdoor feeling. In addition, the light reflecting off such a pastel-hued ceiling will bathe the room in a soft, flattering glow. However, if you want to bring the ceiling down in a white-walled room, consider incorporating a little unexpected flair and drama by painting it a dark color such as navy, chocolate or charcoal. The sharp contrast between the light walls and dark ceiling can give the impression the ceiling – like a night sky – goes on forever.
Good reasons for matching walls with ceilings
Believe it: There are some very good reasons for painting your ceilings the same color as your walls. In a small room, a one-color treatment evokes a restful, soothing mood, which can be perfect for a bedroom or bath. In larger spaces, a one-color treatment can help encapsulate an area, focusing attention on the furnishings and accessories. And if a room is asymmetrical or has a vaulted or angled ceiling, continuing the wall color through the ceiling can simplify the shape and help unify the room.
Of course, you can always use the more standard technique of slightly whitening or diluting the wall paint for the ceilings. Since ceilings often appear in shadow, the resulting lighter shade color relates favorably to the wall color and creates the illusion of higher ceilings. For this technique, dilute the wall paint with white in a ratio of about 80 percent white to 20 percent wall color.
Whether painting the ceiling the same color as the walls or a lighter tint, use the same paint sheen throughout to maintain a sense of cohesiveness.
Grand ceilings of the past
In the 19th century, the design of a home's ceiling was a measure of the homeowner's affluence. The grandest ceilings soared to towering heights and were accented with ornate custom plaster or wooden moldings – with coverings that included gold leaf and even old-world frescos. While some of these ceiling décor options may be unrealistic or prohibitively expensive for today's spaces, they do provide some great inspiration for creating striking and unique looks.
Architect Dennis Wedlick highlights such architectural design ideas for ceilings in his book Good House Parts, which showcases some beautiful examples of coffers, beams and other ceiling treatments.
Hiding while highlighting
If the ceiling has flaws, adding decorative elements can actually help hide them.
- Use false beams to mask electrical wires or patched cracks.
- Cover an ugly ceiling with lattice, bead board panels or wainscoting. The panels can be stained or painted depending on the style you want to create.
- Use tin panels to cover flaws and add reflected light. They come in a variety of colors and finishes including brass, copper, chrome, tin, antique pewter and antique copper. If the real thing is too pricey, consider faux tin ceiling tiles made from recycled paper.
- Hide ceiling damage with wallpaper. A heavily embossed wallpaper in a small geometric pattern (avoid large floral patterns as they can be overwhelming) can add an old-world flavor to a room.
- Tented or shirred fabric can also be used to hide flaking or cracking ceiling plaster while giving the room a cozy, intimate feel.
Ceilings don't have to be boring or ignored. By adding a little style to the ceiling, you're not only enhancing the décor of the room, you're giving everyone a reason to look up.


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One of the most dreaded problems for anyone restoring a classic car, no matter what year or make, is rust. And one of the most common places the metal cancer strikes is in your car's trunk. If you're lucky, the rust demons haven't gained full possession of your car's trunk floor. We were lucky when we decided to tackle the job of cleaning up and restoring this little deuce's hind qarters.
After close inspection of the nova's trunk, no cancerous holes were discovered, which helped make this a quick and relatively easy job. Had there been some cancer, the whole resto project would have been a much more time-consuming affair.
It's always a good idea to scrape or sand any flaky paint or loose rust to help find holes that may not be visible. Your inspection should start with your applying pressure to all rusted areas using a screwdriver or other blunt object. If the screwdriver can be pushed through with minimal effort, then you've got a rusted area that needs to be repaired. Do not lose hope, however, as we will be exploring the correct ways of dealing with this type of rust in a future issue.
To help with our restoration we received a trunk floor restoration kit from one of the most Trusted names in automotive chemicals, Por 15. This kit comes packed with everything you'll need to prep, neutralize, and cover all types of rusty sheetmetal. Por 15 even includes a material called fabric steel, which upon closer inspection, looks very much like fiberglass sheeting. Nonetheless, if your trunk has a small amount of rust, you could patch the holes with the fabric steel supplied in the Por 15 kit. The material works similarly to fiberglass, in that there is a resin agent to harden the layers of cloth. While patching small holes with the cloth will do the job, the best way to tackle the more gaping holes is with a replacement panel and a trusty welder.
After we were finished with all of the scraping and sanding, we had to decide what type of Finish-and color-to coat our beautiful, rustfree trunk floor with. Our choice was Plasti-kote's gray speckled trunk spatter paint, because it closely resembles the factory finish and makes the not-so-perfect areas of the trunk look clean and uniform. Even if you decide to completely cover your trunk with upholstery, it's a good idea to coat the floor and sides with some kind of trunk paint to insure a strong, rust-resistant barrier. In our example, we decided to stick with the spatter-paint look and a reproduction rubber mat from Chevy 2 only. Sometimes having a stock appearance is the only way to go.
Lucky for us, the worst spot of rust was only on the surface. Using a buffing wheel from Standard Abrasives, we were able to easily clean the area, as well as sufficiently prep the sheetmetal for the rustpreventive paint. Most rust-preventive paints require a small amount of rust to be left on the surface to cause the chemical reaction needed for it to bond.


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Hillary Clinton's Unsurprising Popularity
Yet another poll finds that Hillary Clinton is the most popular political figure in the country. The latest survey from Quinnipiac University finds her with 61 percent favorability rating, with only 34 percent who see her negatively. By contrast, President Obama's favorability is at 51 percent, Joe Biden's is at 46 percent, and John Boehner's is at 20 percent.
Of course, this doesn't come as a surprise. Prior to joining the administration as Secretary of State, Clinton was a popular runner-up for the Democratic presidential nomination. She won support from millions of voters, and earned the respect of millions more. For the last four years, she's been America's representative to the world—a statesperson, removed from the sturm und drang of partisan politics.
If Clinton decides to run for president, all of this changes. She'll cease to be "Hillary Clinton: Secretary of State" and instead will revert to "Hillary Clinton: Democrat." Republicans will remember that they dislike her as much—if not more—than her husband, and her popularity will return to normal heights.
Indeed, it's all of this that makes me skeptical she'll run for the White House. If Clinton decides to retire from public life, she will have gone out on top—a successful Secretary of State in a successful presidential administration. If she runs, she risks tarnishing that legacy. And if she loses, she'll have nothing to show for it besides a lot of stress and a lot of debt.
Fri, 2013-02-08 19:48
A few months ago I would have agreed that polls showing her popular would be meaningless. But the GOP leadership has suddenly resumed Hillary- bashing--ostensibly because of Benghazi--and the fact that their attacks on her haven't harmed her is not insignificant IMO.
Sat, 2013-02-09 16:44
" If she runs, she risks tarnishing that legacy."
I think Mrs. Clinton is a secure enough person that the opinions of a fickle public about her value and worth don't factor into her decisions. I think she would be a worthy successor to the President and my guess is she thinks so, too. If she decides not to run, I think her decision will be based on her own personal needs and desires, not those of the punditry and her short-term "reputation."
The Republicans will dislike any Democrat who runs. Their analysis of a person's qualifications begins and ends with their party label.
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The Wilson College Athletic Department is proud to announce the first "Athlete of the Week" for the 2012 season. Freshman, Arissa Ward (Harrisburg, Pa./ Central Dauphin) was chosen as the Athlete of the Week based on her outstanding performance on the field hockey field. Ward scored two goals, including the game winning penalty stroke, in the Phoenix's 2-1 victory over Neumann University. For the season, Ward has recorded 4 goals with a .211 shooting percentage
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PANAMA CITY — The Korean War has been called "The Forgotten War," but Alden Lazar hasn't forgotten.
Lazar was among the 1st Marine Division at the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in the winter of 1950. He's one of the "Frozen Chosin," a nickname for the men who were surrounded and outnumbered by Chinese forces yet fought their way back to safety at a great cost.
At the Panama City Garden Club Memorial Day service at Bay Memorial Park, one of two ceremonies Lazar attended Monday, Lazar recalled surviving advances by Chinese forces that "just kept coming like ants," and the 50-below temperatures left his fellow Marines frostbit.
Lazar, now 83, was one of the few who did survive. Of his battalion of 1,200, only about 80 made it back to the ship and scribbled out those brief letters home — "I'm OK" — to family members who didn't know who had lived through the battle, he said.
The observances at Bay Memorial Park and Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetery served as reminders of the same sacrifices made by members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. They featured similar tributes, and even some of the same faces.
Fred Neiderberger, a retired union carpenter who served in the Army's 1st Cavalry Division during the Korean War, also attended both ceremonies. His grandson still is serving in Afghanistan, and Neiderberger has attended the ceremony at Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetery for 11 years now.
"Because I'm a veteran, and I want to honor the veterans," he said. "I lost my favorite cousin at D-Day in World War II."
Mayor Greg Brudnicki also attended both events with his father, Adam Brudnicki, who survived the Battle of Iwo Jima and placed a wreath on the memorial at the Garden Club. The vast majority of the participants at both assemblies were of the Greatest Generation or the Vietnam era; turnout for the younger generations was low.
Col. David Graff, 325th Fighter Wing commander at Tyndall Air Force Base, delivered an address at the Kent-Forest Lawn ceremony. Afterward he spoke called the lack of young faces in the crowd "an interesting dilemma." Young service members, he said, might need more distance between their service and the present before the can process its meaning.
"I think being this close … they all find their own way to memorialize what's happened, what they've seen," Graff said. "I think we'll see more folks that have time to reflect on what actually happened and what sacrifices were given. And I hope then that we'll see a stronger showing as that generation gap continues to close."
During his public remarks, Graff reminded the assembly the country has been at war for 12 years.
"When I entered the service, there was no Sept. 11,no war in Iraq or Afghanistan," he said. "The majority of our forces have known nothing but war and deployment, and they continue to serve and do so outstandingly."
Capt. Scott Pratt, commanding officer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City, addressed the need to instill and deepen the significance of the holiday among future generations during his address Monday afternoon at the Bay Memorial Park.
Pratt had three suggestions: teach about the sacrifices made to safeguard freedom, ensure an enduring legacy for heroes in a "sound bite culture," and continue to gather annually in reverence and respect.
"Memorial Day is a special holiday," Pratt said. "It's a single day during which we honor the spirit of all those servicemen and women who died defending our nation."
Panama City and Bay County both offer strong support to the members of the Armed Forces and their families, as Pratt and Graff both mentioned in their speeches.
"The support Tyndall Air Force [Base] receives from Bay County and surrounding local communities is fantastic," Graff said. "I've been in leadership positions in many other areas and bases, and the support here is phenomenal."


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Mind-Blowing Charts From the Senate's Income Inequality Hearing
(Graphic) In another sign that Democrats have embraced income inequality as a cause célèbre, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on the subject today. The committee's ranking Republican, Jeff Sessions of Alabama, managed to look concerned during two hours of testimony about the kneecapping of the Middle Class—not that it should have been all that difficult. Here are some of the hearing's most striking charts ... Full Story »Posted by Fabrice Florin


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Please remember to nominate trainee hematopathology abstracts for the Society for Hematopathology Pathologist in Training award by February 21,2015. Eligible abstracts include those that will be presented by trainees from your institution at the upcoming March 2015 USCAP annual meeting in Boston. This annual award is presented by the Society for Hematopathology to recognize a trainee (resident or fellow) for a research presentation in the area of hematopathology and includes a cash award. Presentations may be in either oral or poster formats. Abstracts that have been submitted for consideration for the Stowell-Orbison award are automatically included for consideration for the PIT award and do not require an additional submission form. However, abstracts that have not been submitted for the Stowell-Orbison award will require independent submission of the PIT form to be considered. The PIT form is available here. Applications for the PIT award will be accepted until February 21, 2015.
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The objectives of this workshop are to improve understanding of primary and secondary immunodeficiencies and disorders of immune dysregulation and refine diagnostic criteria surrounding immunodeficiency-related hematopoietic malignancy and their separation from immune-mediated morphologic mimics.
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SH President's Message Summer/Fall 2014
It has been a very busy Summer and Fall for the Society for Hematopathology Executive Committee and sub-committees. Catch up with all that's been going on by reading the Summer/Fall 2014 SH President's Message here.
Also, the proposed changes to the bylaws of the Society of Hematopathology are available for review here. The members will be able to approve the changes in the annual meeting in March 2015 in Boston during USCAP.
DC3-PTCL The Diagnosis, Classification and Clinical Care of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma
Knowledge of cutting-edge research is vital to the practicing pathologist's ability to improve patient outcomes. To help pathologists stay up-to-date on the latest discoveries, the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) has developed an innovative education curriculum to address educational gaps in the diagnosis, classification and management of peripheral T‐cell Lymphoma (PTCL), a type of cancer that presents a particular clinical challenge.


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