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Two weeks ago, as part of its big restructuring and school closure process, the Oakland school board approved a system of ranking schools, primarily based on where they are most needed, geographically. Board members talked about the importance of looking at the district as a whole when determining how many and which schools to close, rather than advocating for their respective districts.
That was all before anyone named names.
On Wednesday, the names of 10 schools "identified for possible closure consideration" appeared on a staff presentation, highlighted in yellow: Burckhalter, Kaiser, Lakeview, Lazear, Marshall, Maxwell Park, Santa Fe and Sobrante Park elementary schools; and Claremont and Frick middle schools. (Note: The superintendent said at the meeting it was unlikely any middle schools would actually be recommended for closure. The district is already consolidating a number of its high schools and doesn't plan to recommend any more.)
District staff members stressed that the list was not a set of recommendations, but the result of initial number-crunching — running the district's 101 schools through the first few steps of the formula the school board members approved. They began by ranking schools according to enrollment trends, population density and facility size. Schools that are already undergoing major changes are removed from the list.
Still, with those names in black and white, the conversation changed.
Jody London (North Oakland) said she wondered if district staff had taken into account the "political reality" of closing the only school of a certain type in an electoral district — namely, Claremont Middle School in North Oakland. Alice Spearman (East Oakland-Elmhurst) said she was disappointed to see smaller, predominately African-American elementary schools near Interstate 580 on the list. A vocal critic of the district's small schools initiative — in which a number of large, low-performing schools were closed and smaller ones were opened in their place — Spearman said she'd rather see the district consolidate elementary and middle school campuses in the district's flatlands, even if it meant creating an elementary school with 700 or more students.
Spearman also questioned why six schools in West Oakland were exempt from closure consideration — as specified in the criteria — because of a district initiative to bring a science, math, technology and engineering focus to the area.
Board member David Kakishiba urged his colleagues to maintain discipline in the face of a difficult decision. "Two weeks ago, we approved criteria," he said. "The superintendent is coming back with results. When we get to the point where we're going to completely upend the criteria, we're wasting time. I'm wondering: What were we thinking two weeks ago?"
A number of parents from Kaiser Elementary made the case for their high-performing school, which had 272 students in 2010-11. Although it's located in a wealthy Oakland hills neighborhood, they noted that most of its students come from other parts of the city, making it racially and socioeconomically diverse. Last year, African-American students made up the largest ethnic group at the school, with about one-third of the student population; they averaged a score of 816 out of 1,000 possible points on the state's Academic Performance Index, well above the district average. The school's API is 885.
Lisa Cartolano, whose children attend Kaiser and Claremont, said the idea of closing either school doesn't make sense for the school district. "This is why people leave Oakland," she said. "I have so many friends who have up and left. … It's getting exhausting."
Other speakers accused the district of protecting schools with predominately white student populations.
"How do we keep Montclair and Thornhill when they're a block a way from each other?" asked Wandra Boyd, a longtime advocate for African-American students who once ran for a seat on the school board. "You're closing high-performing schools that have a large African-American population. … In each and every case, you've never affected the white students."
Preliminary recommendations for school closure and restructuring — which will take into account special education programming, board feedback and other factors — will be presented at a public board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The board is scheduled to make a final decision by Oct. 26.
Vernon Hal, the district's deputy superintendent of business services and operations, estimates that each school closure would free up about $450,000 to spend on the district's remaining schools, even if 20 percent of the affected students leave the district. Consolidating two schools that share a campus, he said, would result in a savings of about $250,000.
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Don Miguel Ruiz has dedicated his life to sharing the wisdom of the ancient Toltec. For more than two decades, he has guided others toward their personal freedom. Today, he continues to combine his unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern-day awareness through journeys to sacred sites around the world.
©1997 Migeul Angel Ruiz; (P)2003 Amber-Allen Publishing
"Despite the New Age-sounding language, Ruiz is refreshingly clear in the presentation of his ideas. Reading aloud, actor Coyote sounds every bit the enthusiastic old hippie, genuinely excited by the concepts he is spinning." (Publishers Weekly)
"A better listen than a read"
I've had this book for years but could not get past the first several pages. I tried it as an audio book with much more success. I truly appreciate this book and the lessons within. It's a good read, I reccommend it.
When I first started listening to this, I almost turned it off because it seemed way too "new age" (i.e., spiritual nonsense) for me. I am SO glad I didn't. After the first 2 minutes or so, this book is great. I think this book may have totally changed the way I look at the world. Basically, the author says life is a dream and the way you look at the world will determine if it is a nightmare or an incredible dream. However, rather than using nebulous clich?s like ?just think positive? or ?think big?, he explains how to do it in a much better way than I have ever heard. Some of it you need to take into context, in that, some of what he says might be interpreted as ?I can do no wrong? and ?the rest of the world is messed up but not me?. However, he really says don't beat yourself up over mistakes and just learn from them and move on. Also, he says that people can be way too judgmental (for various reasons which he explains) and you need to be cognizant of this before you accept what they say. Anyway, BUY THIS AUDIOBOOK!!! It is cheap and it could drastically change the way you look at the world. As an added bonus, Peter Coyote, the narrator, is excellent.
"Simple Concepts to live by..."
This book is AMAZING. I began my spiritual quest after hearing about The Secret. I watched the movie and read the book. It seemed easy and attainable but I know that the Secret was not settling - I had to keep digging for knowledge.
"Knowledge alone is not enough. Only with understanding can real application begin. And that will help bring you to the place you want to be."
That quote applies directly to this book. The Four Agreements are straight forward and easily understood. Open your hearts and listen to Peter Coyote bring don Miguel's book to life! Enjoy and Good Luck on your quest for Knowledge and Understanding! Be blessed!
"The Four Agreements"
I am so glad I picked up this book! My life had fallen off track, lost in a huge slump of depression. The message in this book helped me rise above my own harsh criticism and stop being the victim. Now I focus on each day, being the very best I can be without judging myself, always striving to keep each of the very important four agreements.
"One Of My Favorites"
This is one of the few books that made me reevaulate some of my beliefs. I'm not a changed man after 1 listen, but the ideas and advice within this book really struck home for me. If you enjoyed "The Power of Now" by Ekhart Tolle, you probably won't be disappointed here.
"Profoundly Simple"
A remarkably simple description of Ruiz'/Toltec thought on the origins of man's troubles, and a deceptively simple set of Agreements to minimize those troubles. Perhaps the most interesting thing is how simple the Agreements are to understand, and how maddeningly difficult, for most of us, to really adopt. A delightful listen for those who are receptive, will likely annoy those who need them most!
This is another wonderful book to add to your collection if you are on a spiritual journey. To hear "why" and "what" from a totally different and ancient culture echoing strongly the concepts/philosophies of Buddahism, Psychology, and etc, makes a powerful sense of why we are here, how our mind sets our reality or delusion, how our culture and family influences.
"Highly Recommended!!!"
This book has literally helped to changed the direction of my life along with several other great people I know, all for the better! I give this book my highest recommendations!!!
Marty Jacobs consults in the areas of strategic planning, board governance, leadership development, and community engagement.
"Making Promises to Ourselves"
Our personal power is based on the agreements we make, and often we make those agreements to please others, rather than being true to ourselves. In doing so, we give away our personal power. The Four Agreements is about taking back our personal power by being authentic and by adhering to our true selves. The four agreements are: 1) Be impeccable in your word, 2) Don't take anything personally, 3) Don't make assumptions, and 4) Always do your best. While simple, these agreements are anything but easy. Ruiz encourages readers to practice these agreements everyday and forgive ourselves when we are not perfect. The effort is what's most important. This book is a quick read (or listen) and should be reread repeatedly if you truly desire to keep your agreements with yourself.
This book is written in very simple language, yet the teachings are profound. While the four agreements sound very simple, they are not easy to follow. However, just by paying a little attenton to information in this book can change your life. I highly recommend it!
"Tools For Life"
This is a brilliant book with an excellent audio edition. It describes four simple agreements to make with yourself, which allow you to increase your control over how you experience your life: 1) Be impeccable with your word; 2) Don't take anything personally; 3) Don't make assumptions; 4) Always do your best. Simple does not mean easy! Don Miguel's book helps the reader have the power of these agreements and use it. Peter Coyote's reading is a delight which helps the learning process. This is timeless work that can be referred to time and again. I found the Four Agreements even more powerful than Stephen Covey's Seven Habits, which is saying a lot. And just like the Seven Habits, the Four Agreements are powerful in all aspects of your life including family, work and leisure time.
"An interesting perspective"
I was initially put off by the rather religious stance at the beginning of the book. I decided to stick to it and keep listening. I was rewarded as the book laid out some useful principles:
1. Be Impeccable With Your Words.
2. Don't Take Anything Personally.
3. Don't Make Assumptions.
4. Always Do Your Best.
Simple, not always easy to practice but resonates with me!
"My journal to Happiness through the four Agreements"
Peter has a soft voice.
Don has wonderful Wisdom. It is directly the answer to all of my agonies.
It is as if he is speaking to me giving guidance for my particular situation with my surrounding. I felt resentment, anger towards rude and inconsiderate behaviour of my family and friends.
It may not be easy but I will definitely transform the situation and become immune to their behaviour by using these technics. I am listening to it again and again till my heart reaches the bliss told at the end of the book. Also listening makes a difference than reading. For me it passes my filtering and judging mind and effects my subliminal consciousness and my heart changes. Thank you Miguel, Peter and Audible.)
"an excellent book, I have read it three times
absolutely loved it
can recommend it to any one seeking inspiration
take a look it will be worth it
"Amazing book"
This book reaffirms many things I've heard or read somewhere else along my journey in life. It explains how we allow thoughts and feelings from our past to affect and imprison our present and offers a solution to release ourselves from that mental misery. Well worth the time and effort to have a read.
"No words to explain"
It is the most beautiful book I've ever read. It has increased my awareness to the next level and transformed me into a happier bring. Absolutely love it.
"Very inspiring!!"
A very short and concise book with 4 excellent things to practice in order to start changing your life and attaining freedom of our self-imposed, hateful chains... I keep listening to it over and over again and it is starting to leave a mark, the "seeds" are growing.
I absolutely recommend!!
"A Way Of Living"
Yes: I listen to it everyday while out walking, this way the message will be imprinted into my memory bank and eventually become a way of being
The sheer ease of listening, there is no patronizing language, no miracle cures, just suggestion for a more fulfilling contented life with the need to control or fear!
My Own
No, I bought it to walk to
I would definitely recommend this book
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Penny,Michigan, USA, United States
21 October 2014 at 12:17pm
My Mother used to sing this song when she rubbed Vicks on our chests, when we had a cold. She cured us with Vicks, song and love.
susie, massachusetts
12 July 2014 at 6:55pm
we sang this in song in elementary ! i enjoyed finding the lyrics and re living the song !
Molly, United States
17 February 2013 at 7:30pm
This reminds me of a similar song from the children's video wee sing in Sillyville. It's called bitty booty baby or whatever. It's been so long.
Courtnbey, Bermuda
16 June 2011 at 2:05pm
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Guide to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions from A to Z.
Hypothyroidism is the condition in which the thyroid is underactive (for example, it is producing an insufficient amount of thyroid hormones).
Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder. Severe hypothyroidism can lead to a rare condition called myxedema, characterized by dry, thickened skin, coarse facial features, confusion, decreased body temperature, decreased heart rate, and, possibly, coma.
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is the body's immune reaction to itself, producing antibodies against the thyroid gland. One such autoimmune disorder is called Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an inflammation of the thyroid gland. Other causes include treatment of hyperthyroidism such as radioactive iodine treatment or surgery.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism are usually very subtle and gradual and may be mistaken for symptoms of depression. The following are the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
Dull facial expressions
Cold intolerance
Hoarse voice
Slow speech
Droopy eyelids
Puffy and swollen face
Weight gain
Sparse, coarse, and dry hair
Coarse, dry, and thickened skin
Carpal tunnel syndrome (hand tingling or pain)
Slow pulse
Muscle cramps
Sides of eyebrows thin or fall out
Increased or irregular menstrual flow in women
Untreated hypothyroidism may lead to anemia, low body temperature, and heart failure.
The symptoms of hypothyroidism may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your doctor for a diagnosis. A condition called secondary hypothyroidism sometimes occurs as a result of a failing pituitary gland. When the pituitary gland fails, it no longer stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones.
In addition to a complete medical history and medical examination, diagnostic procedures for hypothyroidism may include blood tests to measure levels of thyroid hormones and the thyroid-stimulating hormones produced by the pituitary gland.
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Lee Jasper is Respect's candidate in Croydon North
The former policy adviser to the London Mayor is Respect's candidate for the Croydon North by-election. This election has come about following the untimely and sad death of Malcolm Wicks.
There is no doubt that the inclusion of Lee Jasper to this by-election will spice up the debate, it will also worry the main stream political parities, and perhaps ensure a greater political turnout.
Respect MP George Galloway stated:
'If I could have composed the perfect candidate to fight this seat then it would be Lee Jasper. Lee has a stellar track record in activism and community involvement. As well as being a crucial member of Ken Livingstone's team in governing London, as Director for Policing and Equalities. His record of public service is unequalled.'
Lee Jasper himself said:
'I'm delighted to be the Respect candidate. Following George's amazing victory in Bradford West I welcome the opportunity to offer the people of Croydon North a viable alternative to the tired and failed politics of the mainstream political parties. The responsibility for the economic crisis lies with banks and not the people of Croydon North and yet they are seeing their services cut and the welfare reforms are causing real hardship and acute distress.'
Community worker Andy Stranack has already been selected by the Tories, while Marisha Ray will stand for the Lib Dems.
The Labour party have yet to select their candidate but a shortlist of five includes Steve Reed, Val Shawcross, Faz Hakim, Louisa Woodley and Steve Burgess.
In the weeks ahead, OBV will be taking a closer look at the candidates.
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Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Brunssum, in The Netherlands, is one of two NATO Joint Force Headquarters (the other being JFC Naples) in Allied Command Operations; each is able to deploy in command of a Major Joint Operation supported by Headquarters Land Command (HQ LANDCOM), Headquarters Maritime Command (HQ MARCOM) and Headquarters Air Command (HQ AIRCOM).
Over 1500 people work in the Brunssum Headquarters and NATO agencies in the area (NCIA, NAPMA and AFNORTH International School) consisting of both military and civilian personnel, drawn from NATO, PfP nations and the local community.
March 3, 2000, Headquarters AFCENT stood down and the new Regional Headquarters Allied Forces North Europe (RHQ AFNORTH) assumed command. The AFNORTH Area of Responsibility kept its regional focus in Northern Europe.
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May Stitch Fix
*This is not a sponsored post! I pay for these clothes on my own. However, this post does provide referral links for new sign ups which gives me a little credit to go towards my next box.
Here we go again! Another Stitch Fix box Woot. Please excuse my spray tan fiasco and these under/over developed photos. I was a *slight* hot mess trying to get my husband to take all these pictures in our backyard before the sun was completely gone.
Yes, I realize my face looks dirty in some and then completely washed out in others. Get used to it.
Item one: Collective Concepts Christie Cross-Front Ruffle Detail Tank in XS- $58. Loved the color, but didn't like the ruffles or the elastic waistband?! I feel like this would be riding up all the time plus, it's sleeveless so not my fave. Sent it back.
Second thing: LA MADE Alba Striped Short Sleeve Sweater in XS- $58. I was a little worried about this being a sweater and all for summertime, but it's surprisingly light and not heavy in the least. Kept it!
Item numero trois: Mia Melon Paloma Back Cutout Jersey Top in XS- $54. I LOVED this shirt. Love love love it!
It's so comfortable, it's coral {a color I love!} and I love this back detail on it. Kept it!
Fourth item: 41Hawthorn Montgomery Solid Belted Shift Dress in XS- $68. Initially, I didn't like this dress at all because I feel like it accentuated me in all the wrong places. But after having sent all the clothes back I didn't like {this included}, then looking through all these photos, I'm having second thoughts. I probably should have kept this. Womp womp. Lesson learned.
Final item: Tart Kaiya Striped Belted Dress in S- $128. I liked this dress fine, but didn't love it. Wasn't crazy about the horizontal stripes, but loved how soft and comfortable it was. I liked the pink too. My husband really loved this dress and wanted me to keep it….but then saw the price and changed his mind! Lol! I do have some credits I could have used to purchase the dress, but I felt like I didn't like it enough to keep it. So off it went back to Stitch Fix.
Overall, I kept 2/5 but wish I kept that darn black dress. Oh well. Better luck next time!
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I agree with the previous comment – you have very nice, sculpted arms, so no need to shy from sleeveless for that reason! I know everyone has their spots they're sensitive about, so if arms are your thing, then never mind. BUT… Just in case it helps… I see envious arms, not ones to hide I love your recipes and enjoy following your posts… My son is about 2 weeks older than yours and I remember how nice it was to be reading about someone going through the same things during those first few months. Also, you helped me discover StitchFix. So…thanks!
I am very disappointed with what you get. The quality of construction doesn't look very good. The black dress was very puckered between the lower buttons. Also it was too short waisted for you. That could be changed by moving belt to your waist, but over all the pieces looked less than crisp. Fine for wearing around the house to chase after small children but nothing that is going to make you feel pulled together or smartly dressed when you go out.


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Part 2 of Hitachi NAS SiliconFS Object-based File System
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As my first guest blogger, Matthew O'Keefe, PhD provides the conclusion to his 2 part blog on accelerating NAS with hardware by describing the hardware implementation of hardware pipelining.
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Today, I get to introduce my first guest blogger, Matthew O'Keefe, PhD. My colleague Matt will discuss hardware accelerating the various components of NAS systems, specifically Hitachi NAS (HNAS, aka BlueArc Mercury), in a multi-part series. Matt's expertise is in scale-out file systems and kernel development, so you might want to read this thoroughly. Since [...]
Digital Archiving Part 3: How would you define "Technology Longevity"?
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I can't help but enjoy reading some of the comments, debates and other various blog articles on optical storage technologies, especially on technology durability and media longevity, even more when compared to tape storage for long-term digital archiving or as a slightly active data repository. Back in November 2011, I wrote a blog on the [...]
Do you "HAVE TO" Archive?
Posted in File and Content Management, Tech Talk on Mar 19, 2012 4 Comments »
I'd like to start a series of blogs on digital archiving over the next few weeks—primarily, I'll be making some statements and asking questions. In this first installment, I want to know what is your archive type? Over the past year, I have been talking with customers and have come to a simple set of [...]
A Conversation With HDS SVP John Mansfield
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Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with John Mansfield, Senior Vice President, Global Solutions Strategy and Development at HDS. John and I discussed a variety of topics, including Hitachi's organization design depth and expertise, along with where we can make investments that make a difference. John also tackles tough questions about what Hitachi does [...]
Data is Our Middle Name
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While having dinner in Waltham, Massachusetts the other night with a table of smart people, the topic of commodities came up.
Interacting with Cloud Stores
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In a July post on the Techno-Musings blog, we made the case for keeping content/data in its original, unaltered form. More specifically when an application stores data/content in a non-obfuscated mode, it is possible to unleash the true power of the content. This is a key tenet by which Hitachi lives and breathes-ensuring that application
BlueArc: The Jumbo Carrot
Posted in File and Content Management, HDS News on Sep 7, 2011 5 Comments »
"Project Carrot" is officially complete! As Michael Hay recounted, our relationship with BlueArc has been an exciting journey over the past 5 years; a journey that we dubbed internally as "Project Carrot". As you know by now, Project Carrot set out to evaluate and choose the NAS technology that would become HNAS. A small team [...]
BlueArc: A Bountiful Garden of BIG Data
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These are exciting times we live in, indeed! Steve Jobs has officially resigned his post. HP has opened their kimono to enterprise focused strategy leaving behind WebOS and the PC business. And today we celebrate combining the innovative talent of BlueArc with the Hitachi family.


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Edward C. Norton joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2008 as Professor in both the SPH Department of Health Management and Policy and in the Department of Economics. He is the Director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research at the University of Michigan, and a Research Affiliate of the Population Studies Center. In addition to his affiliations with the University of Michigan, Edward is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research in the Health Economics Program. Before coming to Michigan, he taught at UNC at Chapel Hill and at Harvard Medical School. His research interests in health economics include long-term care and aging, and econometrics. In 2003, UNC at Chapel Hill awarded him the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prize for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement by Young Faculty.
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Werner, R. M., Norton, E. C., Konetzka, R. T., and Polsky, D. (2012). Do consumers respond to publicly reported quality information? Evidence from nursing homes. Journal of Health Economics, 31(1), 50-61.
Cawley, J., Han, E., and Norton E. C. (2011). The validity of genes related to neurotransmitters as instrumental variables. Health Economics, 20(8), 884-888.
French, M. T., Norton, E. C., Fang, H., and Maclean, J.C. (2010). Alcohol consumption and body weight. Health Economics, 19(7), 814-832.
Han, E., Norton, E. C., and Stearns, S. C. (2009). Weight and Wages: Fat versus Lean Paychecks. Health Economics, 18(5), 535-548.
Yang, Z., Gilleskie, D. B., and Norton, E. C. (2009). Health Insurance, Medical Care, and Health Outcomes: A Model of Elderly Health Dynamics. Journal of Human Resources, 44(1), 47-114.
Ai, C. and Norton, E. C. (2008). A Semiparametric Derivative Estimator in Log Transformation Models. The Econometrics Journal, 11(3), 538-553.
Van Houtven, C. H. and Norton, E. C. (2008). Informal care and Medicare expenditures: Testing for heterogeneous treatment effects Journal of Health Economics, 27(1), 134-156.
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Targetting niches – Gannett's online strategy
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Josh Resnik, Vice-President, Gannett Digital Media, USA spoke during the INMA/OPA Erope conference about connecting users, advertisers, and publishers in the digital world. Read more
EU president to INMA/OPA delegates: vibrant media vital to the democracy
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"A vibrant and pluralist media is vital to the functioning of democracy, and it is good that you are examining together, on a Europe-wide basis, the current and future challenges facing the media", writes Herman Van Rompuy, the President of the European Council. Read more
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More than 310 editors and managers of leading news media from Europe and the world will arrive this week to Krakow (Poland) for the annual conference of the INMA/OPA Europe. Read more
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Do throw spaghetti to the wall! It's just one piece of advice that prof. George Brock of the City University in London, a former Saturday editor of the Times, offers to news publishers. Read more
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During the afternoon brainsnack session of INMA/OPA Outlook 2010 conference speakers have only 7 minutes to speak about their ideas and experience. It was held by Nikos Gouraros, Business Development Director of Digital Business Unit in Lambrakis Press (Greece), Joachim Dreykluft, the News Editor Online in Gruner + Jahr Wirtschaftsmedien (Germany), Alastair Machray, the Chief-Editor of Liverpool Echo (United Kingdom), and Robert Whitehead, the Director Marketing in Fairfax Media. Read more
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Giorgio Riva, the Managing Director of RCS Digital, and Claudio Giua, the Editorial Director of Espresso Group (Italy) spoke today at the INMA Outlook 2010 conference in Liverpool. They created the Premium Publisher Network which represents an opportunity for Italian publishers to face the new competitive scenario within the online advertising market, offering a unique media solution to reach qualified targets and lead the performance market. Advertisers can plan advertising campaigns on specific channels (split by topic, target, and geo-localised), selecting the most relevant keywords to reach their audience objectives. Read more
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Louise Abildgaard Groen, the Project Manager of Educational Relations in Dannish Ekstra Bladet spoke during the INMA/OPA Outlook 2010 conference about "Redaktionen", an internet-based editorial platform where schools produce their own newspaper. Read more about this award-winning campaign that has built intense loyalty with young people. Read more
Ogilvy: Facebook for business
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Italian publishers join forces to enhance ad revenue
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Premium Publisher Network represents an opportunity for Italian publishers to face the new competitive scenario within the online advertising market, offering a unique media solution to reach qualified targets and lead the performance market. Before the next week's INMA 2010 conference, the authors of PPN: Giorgio Riva (Managing Director, RCS Digital), and Claudio Giua (Editorial Director, Espresso Group) from Italy answer the questions for Forum4Editors. Read more
Innovation's Senor on newspapers of the future
October 13, 2009 by marek.miller · Leave a Comment
There actually are optimistic voices considering the future of newspapers. Famous for his optimism in that topic is Juan Señor from Innovation Media Consulting Group, who will be one of the speakers during the next week's INMA Outlook 2010 conference. Forum4Editors decided to talk to him and ask him precisely, what helps him see the future of newspapers in bright colours. Read more


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"Faith of Our Fathers" doesn't work, and not because of its Christian message. The main problems are the obvious script, the bad acting, and the…
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An excerpt of Tony Fitzpatrick's column, "Dime Stories," which has its first published compilation in stores this month.
A review of Han Gong-ju from a Far Flung Correspondent.
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An interview with "Amy" director Asif Kapadia and producer James Gay-Rees.
Poor Kim Mills. She doesn't even have her driver's license yet, and she's been kidnapped by sex traffickers in Paris and terrorists in Istanbul. This despite her having a father so protective that he implants a GPS app in her iPhone and bursts in on her making out with her sweet, polite boyfriend.
I suppose the second kidnapping was necessary in "Taken 2," which stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen in a pumped-up sequel to "Taken" (2008). They say that the family that's kidnapped together, stays together and a whole lotta bonding will go on after this one. You don't need to have seen the first film to follow this one, which opens with touching scenes between ex-CIA man Bryan Mills (Neeson) and his ex-wife Lenore (Famke Janssen, who is seriously beautiful here). Lenore's new husband has proven to be a no-good rat, and some energy flows between her and Bryan, the father of their daughter Kim (Maggie Grace). Mills has been hired to be a sheik's bodyguard in Istanbul; when he wraps the job, he invites Kim and Lenore to join him for some R&R in Istanbul.
Bad idea. He's only a stone's throw from Albania, where the film opens with a funeral of Mills' victims from the first "Taken." I have long complained that action pictures leave dozens of dead bodies behind and unaccounted for. Now we see that Mills killed so many bad guys in the first film that a transport plane is needed to airlift their bodies home, and a mass burial is required to dispose of them.
The chief mourner is Murad Krasniqi (the dependably evil Rade Sherbedgia), whose son was among the victims. Never mind that the lad specialized in kidnapping young tourists and making them sex slaves. Never mind that Bryan Mills' daughter was one of the kidnappees. Krasniqi vows revenge.
This time Mills and Lenore are kidnapped, when Kim pulls out of a family outing. This leads to Lenore being left hanging by chains, upside down in a warehouse, while Mills is chained to a pipe in the same room. Krasniqi, having made a precise slit in Leonore's throat, kindly explains that because the blood will flow to her head, she won't bleed to death right away. (Not to worry; this is only PG-13-rated hanging upside down and bleeding to death.)
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"Taken 2" is slick, professional action, directed by Olivier Megaton. Let that name roll off your tongue (Olivier, not Oliver). It was produced and co-written by Luc Besson, the French master of thrillers, and Robert Mark Kamen, his writing partner on many films. The first "Taken" was made for $22 million and grossed 10 times that much, establishing Liam Neeson as an action star after a career spent in heavyweight roles. The cast is uniformly capable and dead serious, and if you're buying what Luc Besson is selling, he's not short-changing you.
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Rumor Patrol: Is Ali "Terrified" of What Bachelor Roberto Would Say About Their Breakup?
Ali was on the cover of People magazine — with the cover words "Why I Left Him," although it's unlikely she chose that headline — and she's answered a few public questions about Roberto in the past few months. But the most you could get out of Roberto is subtext from things he's tweeted — like sharing a quote from LL Cool J on Nov. 14: "Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely." Or this re-tweet from Tony Dungy on Feb. 6: "There is no clearer showcase of your character than your relationships-the way you treat others and expect them to treat you." Who knows — this may be as vocal as Roberto ever gets about their split." alt="Image1" class="image-fit">
But now rumors have come out that Roberto will be the Season 17 Bachelor. If that's true, he'd definitely have to break his silence and talk about what went wrong with Ali in their 18 months together, just as Emily Maynard has done about her split from Brad Womack. If you believe Us Weekly's unnamed "source," that idea has Ali "freaking out."
"Roberto has never shared his side of the breakup, and Ali is terrified about what he would say on the show and how she would come off," a source says.
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Our staffers and columnists went into overdrive preparing for patch 5.0.4 and the eventual release of Mists, so opinion/editorial work took a backseat to class preparation. However, we did find time for haikus, Tides of War, the MoP cinematic, and a little shopping.
MusedMoose: I stood in fire. / Everyone stood in fire. / It's an achievement.
TristanLeonard: No one remembers / Yor'sahj's name in my guild. / We call him "Skittles."
JeffLaBowski: Thank you, Olivia. / Now I'm counting all my words. / I ran out of beer.
metaphyzxx: I'm glad to be done / With this stupid expansion. / Bring on the pandas.
Docteurmi: Less QQ, more haiku.
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Mists of Pandaria cinematic now available Bad. Ass. We collected player reactions from around the community as well. Oh, and if you look hard, there's an easter egg in the Jade Forest ...
Blizzard security breach, no evidence that financial data was compromised Angry users in the comments are met by IT professionals who point out that this is the first time that Blizzard's been hacked, which is a little early to establish a trend. And another reminder, folks: GET AN AUTHENTICATOR.
WoW Insider interviews author Christie Golden We had published a spoiler-free review of Tides of War a week before and generally liked it. Golden had some interesting notes on characterization, particularly one concerning Garrosh and why he's not necessarily as strong as he seems.
Blizzard working on new models of humans and orcs I don't think we'll see the revamps to the vanilla races for a long time, but it's cool to wonder about what Blizzard's doing in the meantime.
Mega Bloks: Goblin Zeppelin Ambush hands-on We were generally quite pleased with this outing from Mega Bloks, although our review was delayed for a good two weeks while Alex tore Wisconsin apart looking for his camera and, failing to find it, bought a new one.
What to expect from patch 5.0.4 The Mists of Pandaria content patch dropped on the 28th, and we wanted players to be ready for it. Judging from the traffic numbers, they did too. Oh, and we ran a full class guide.
Addons ready for 5.0.4 (and where to get them) Major patches tend to play havoc with addons, and a little planning goes a long way. Olivia did the legwork for players who wanted a hassle-free transition to MoP's content patch.
LFR, lockouts, and why Blizzard isn't your nanny "At some point, we need to take responsibility for how we consume content, not demand the game be changed to prevent us from doing so."
How World of Warcraft could save your business This one isn't ours -- it's a video of the researcher and writer John Seely Brown's explanation for why hiring a WoW guild leader is a safer bet than a generic MBA. If you can run a guild, shepherd a pack of quarreling guildies through a heroic raid, and construct a fair and equitable means of loot distribution, you've probably got the people-management skills needed to run a business. Then again, those of us who read Officers' Quarters already know this. And on that note --
Officers' Quarters: 5 ways to retain members in Mists In which prior planning doesn't just prevent poor performance -- it prevents an exodus of players uncertain about where your guild is going, and what place they have within it.
Healers need something like the raid dummies DPSers have a means of practicing and perfecting their rotations. Healers are pretty much restricted to on-the-job training, as it were. Wouldn't it be useful if they had more opportunity to practice without the pressure of having to keep a group or raid alive?
WoW Moviewatch: If Women Ruled WoW 2 An all-star voice cast contributes to a machinima that's primarily about making an unsettling point. The best satire bites, and this one has teeth.
Around Azeroth: How to kill your dragon I wish I'd thought of this for movement-dependent boss fights.
Cataclysm: Your reviews in haiku I might be stretching it a bit to call this "art," but what the hell. The comments are amazing.
WoW Moviewatch: Fear and Loathing in Pandaria: Kun-Lai Summit Part of a series from Baron Soosdon, all of which is well worth your time, but I picked his personal favorite zone to feature.
WoW Moviewatch: Vanilla WoW in a minute "Decurse. Decurse. Decurse. Decurse."
Travels through Azeroth and Outland returns One of the most popular fan works ever created, Travels through Azeroth and Outland is now following its narrator through Cataclysm and (we hope) Mists of Pandaria content. Seriously, folks, read this if you haven't. It will change how you experience the game, and all for the better.
WoW Moviewatch: Condottieri recruitment video "Contact any online member with the promo code I SAW THE EFFING VIDEO and you may be the next super-leet raid member." Yeah, we laughed.
Classes, Raiding, and PvP
Scattered Shots: A closer look at the hunter rare tames in Mists of Pandaria Blizzard went into overdrive producing cool rares for hunters during Cataclysm and MoP, and Frostheim's got all you pet obsessives covered.
Encrypted Text: Rogue celebrities and the lack thereof How do we calculate the impact of even a single high-profile player to a class? If the purpose of a famous player is to show the uninitiated what can be done with a class, as Chase observes, then the rogue cup runneth dry.
A monk's refuge: Exploring the Peak of Serenity in Mists of Pandaria "Once you've done your training for the day, though, what else is there to do at Peak of Serenity? Shopping? Shopping."
Blood Pact: Transmog your Felguard's weapons, and other minor glyphs The siren call of shopping for felguard loot was also too much for Megan to handle.
The Care and Feeding of Warriors: Mists of Pandaria Arms 101 "I finally got to open an article with Patti Smyth."
Blood Pact: Guide to grimoires and demons There'd been a small uptick in warlock population numbers by August, and Megan decided it was time to run a 101 guide to pets and their uses for anyone new to the class.
Noble houses and nobility in roleplay This edition of All the World's a Stage fascinated me. There's a case to be made for roleplaying a member of the dwindling noble classes in WoW, but the class carries a lot of historical baggage.
The Drama Mamas guide to teen video gaming and World of Warcraft The Mamas have written a lot over the years about how to incorporate gaming into family life responsibly, and after getting a letter from a teen player who doesn't feel he/she's being treated fairly, make a number of suggestions on how to introduce a more realistic perspective on WoW to the folks.
Know Your Lore: A requiem for Staghelm Fandral Staghelm was one of the more unpopular figures in the lore, and his story didn't attract much attention when he wound up becoming a boss in the Firelands. However, he represents the loss of serious storytelling potential.
WoW Archivist: A fluffy history of companion pets A great history of non-combat pets, their attraction to players, and how Blizzard's approach to them has evolved. Awwwww.
Phat Loot Phriday: Rabbit Sometimes they're not so awwwww. The pet battle system resulted in a surprising set of ringers. Who knew mechanical gnomes were such badasses?
The OverAchiever: How to find the new cloud serpent mounts in Mists of Pandaria Oddly, this is still getting a lot of traffic even four months later, maybe because keeping track of all the serpents and where they come from gets confusing.
WoW Archivist: Patch 2.0.3: The first pre-expansion event I dearly wish I'd been around for this, lag and all.
Theramore: A short history Alliance players will want to read this to know what they're losing. Horde players will want to read this to know what they're blowing up.
WoW Archivist: Vanilla WoW's most hidden quest line We'd really like to see more "hidden" quests like this return to the game. As Scott observes, one undeniable aspect of the game's advancement is that WoW seems to reward exploration much less than it used to.
The long game of the naaru, part one and part two It took him a while to get around to it, but Rossi sends a volley back to Anne over the "naaru are actually evil" theory.
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