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This meeting will celebrate the first year of operation of the IAOIP. It will include both well known speakers on Innovation and Design and a combination Board of Directors and Working Group meeting. The latter meeting will outline the work to date on the Innovation Framework for certification as well as provide breakouts to discuss the content of the framework. We anticipate this will be a VERY interactive meeting and should be highly entertaining for all involved! The website address for the meeting is http://www.innova-con.org.
The Handbook of Innovation Science will be available a week before the event - members will be able to pick up their copy - and many of the authors will be available to sign their chapters!
Registration is limited to 250. Space is filling up!
Day 1 – Tuesday, January 14
0900 - Welcome, Professor Katepalli, Dean, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
0915 - Keynote, Predictable Innovation: From "Fail Fast" to "Suceed Sooner", Michael Raynor, Director, Deloitte Services, LP
1000 - How Lego Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Toy Industry, David Robertson, Professor, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
1030 - Break
1045 - Innovating to Serve the Underbanked in Financial Services, Arlyn Davich, Founder and CEO, PayPerks & Kirsten Trusko, Executive Director, Network Branded Prepaid Card Association
1115 - Mind Genomics: Innovating Using the Cartography of the Mind, Howard Moskowitz, President, Moskowitz Jacobs Inc.
1145 - Lunch
1300 - Keynote, Outcome Driven Innovation: A New Lens for Growth, Tony Ulwick, CEO, Strategyn
1345 - Practical Innovation in Financial Services, Margaret Weichert, National Lead/Payments Practice, Ernst & Young Advisory
1415 - Break
1430 - Using Idea Operators to Create New and Improved Ideas, Victor Tang, Chairman, i3nsight
1500 - Business Model Innovation, Saul Kaplan, Founder and Chief Catalyst, The Business Innovation Factory
1530 - Break
1545 - Expert Panel on Innovation Science, Moskowitz, Raynor, Tang and Ulwick, Moderated by Joe Nadan, Professor, NYU School of Engineering
1630 - Introduction to the Working Groups, Brett Trusko, President and Executive Director, IAOIP & Abram Walton, Associate Professor, Florida Institute of Technology
1700 - Reception
1800 End of Day 1
Day 2 – Wednesday, January 15
0900 - Welcome, Brett Trusko, President and Executive Director, IAOIP
0915 - The History of Innovation, H. James Harrington, CEO, Harrington Institute
0945 - Process, Practice and Innovation, Michael Grieves, Research Professor, Florida Institute of Technology
1015 - Implementing Idea Management Systems: Harnessing the Collective Genious of Your Organization, Laszlo Gyorffy, President, Enterprise Development Group
1045 - Break
1100 - Innovation in Bio-Pharma, Marco Mancini, Director of Continuous Improvement and Innovation, Bristol-Myers Squibb
1130 - Design as a Catalyst for Innovation, Michael Westcott, President, Design Management Institute
1200 - Lunch
1315 - Positive Leadership Through Creativity & Innovation, Frank Saladis, PMP and Fellow of the Project Management Institute
1345 - Emerging Technologies that are Helping Define a Formal Science of Innovation, Eric Little, Vice President and Chief Scientist, Modus Operandi
1415 - Closing Remarks, Year Two Objectives and Next Years Conference, Brett Trusko


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The PMF Program attracts to Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. The PMF Program, administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is the Federal Government's cornerstone succession planning program to help agencies meet their critical need for leadership continuity.
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PHILADELPHIA – The second season got underway on Tuesday night for the Starkville High Yellowjackets and they took care of their business defeating Neshoba Central 73-35 in the first round of the Class 5A, Region 3, District 4 Tournament.
Seniors Gavin Ware, Tory Rice, Mike and Steven Brand stepped up to shoulder the load as Jacolby Mobley couldn't go due to flu-like symptoms.
"It was a lot of motivation for us tonight," said Rice, who scored 11 points. "If one player goes down we just got to come together as a group and win this thing."
SHS boys coach Greg Carter agreed the win was big and so was the play of his veterans.
"Gavin stepped in and played well," said Carter. "The two Brand brothers played well, then Tory Rice on the other side of the block … they all helped pick up the load with Jacolby being under the weather."
Mobley attempted to play but it was apparent early on he just wasn't going to have the energy level he needed to be effective. At that point, the Jackets turned to Ware on the inside who was simply dominant over the smaller Rocket team. Ware led all scorers with 16 points and gave credit to his coaches for having them focused on the task at hand.
"We had a long conference meeting and talked about what we needed to work on individually and collectively as a team," said Ware. "We just knew we had to bring our intensity into this elimination game."
Carter, who has seen his share of first round upsets, knew this game had to be taken seriously despite the fact the Yellowjackets had success against the Rockets in the regular season.
"Getting ready for this game was different," he said. "It is like the start of a new season, the postseason. At the same time, this is the most important game of the year because this is an elimination game. Hey, if you lose this one, you're done."
The Yellowjackets will move on to face either Yazoo City or Canton on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in the championship game of the tournament, and not knowing the opponent creates a bit of a dilemma for the SHS coaching staff.
"It is hard to say what we will do the next couple of days because these two teams play at the opposite ends of the spectrum," said Carter. "One team is going to play slow, deliberate and the other one is going to be fast-paced, high strung, get it up and down the court. We'll work on a little bit of both and be ready."
No matter who the opponent, the Jackets know a home game is on the line and that's something they see as very important.
"That's the big one," said Ware. "To come out and compete for district and have it be at our place would be special. It helps a lot to be at home. We have an energetic crowd and the atmosphere is special."
Starkville will learn who they will play on Thursday evening when first round play continues at Neshoba Central, the host site for the tournament.
For now the players will celebrate the win and refocus on the task at hand, winning a championship.
"It felt real good because we needed that win in order to stay in it," said Rice. "We are just taking this one game at a time and we knew we needed this game (Tuesday night)."
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Today marks the start of the Philadelphia Writer's Conference. This means—amongst other things—that I will probably find myself in the throes of an existential crisis in approximately 24 hours. I'll likely decide to quit my day job (again), make plans to run off to Europe (again), and attempt—albeit subconsciously—to end my relationship with The Wedding Date.
I already did that.
Fortunately it didn't work, but I suppose I should explain, shouldn't I?
We've been together for nearly ten months now. He has become—without a doubt— my best friend. He's the first person I think of when I wake up, the last person I think of when I go to sleep and we call each other every day—sometimes several times a day, in fact—and for me, this is a first. He's also the first person I want to call when something good has happened (or, unfortunately for him, when something bad has happened) and everything is more fun when he's around, whether its rescuing a turtle from the side of the road or accidentally driving to the wrong theater when I'm meant to be reviewing a show at the Suzanne Roberts and not the Performance Garage.
But lately, it seems like some of the shine of our relationship is starting to wear off. Maybe it's just because we're both stressed out, or maybe it's because we've been together for almost ten months now and that no one's "honeymoon" period is meant to last that long. But whatever it is, we've both finally admitted to ourselves (and to each other… ) that our relationship isn't quite as good as it used to be.
It all came to a head last weekend when we went to the airport together to pick up one of his kids. We went from the airport to his parents' house, then back to his place, then to Wildwood for his other kid's band parade, then to Dave and Busters, then back to my folks' place where we engaged in an epic two-hour game of Settlers of Catan and finally to the vegan coffee shop in South Philly where the eldest made it abundantly clear to me that tofu cream cheese was totally not cool.
This all transpired over a 48-hour period. A 48-hour period during which I tried my damndest to be the world's greatest girlfriend/future daughter-in-law/quasi-stepmom even though I realize now (after the fact, unfortunately) that I shouldn't have tried to be anything other than myself.
For the first time in the eleven months since we met at my former babysitter's wedding last July, we found ourselves having one of those God-awful, hour-long conversations where you discuss—for better or worse—the true state of your feelings for one another. And even though you know you're overtired, and even though you know you're going to end up saying something you'll regret, you can't help it. Because the feelings are there. And they have to get out somehow.
I told him that I'm no longer as confident as I once was in my ability to date a man who has children. It's not that I don't like his kids—they're pretty easygoing, actually, aside from their distrust of Vegan cream cheese—but dating a man with children means you can't just move in together or run off for the summer or buy a cute little condo in Northern Liberties. And even though The Wedding Date does an excellent job of juggling his priorities and never makes me feel like his kids are more important to him than I am (even though they are and rightfully so), it's a lot to swallow. Especially once you realize what having kids actually entails.
I'm afraid that I'm not cut out for this. Or rather that I am, but that I'll inevitably lose myself in the process of trying to be a good girlfriend because in this case, being a good girlfriend also includes band parades and barbeques and evening spent at Dave and Busters when frankly, I'd rather be next door at one of the nightclubs. Or better yet: in a coffee shop with my laptop.
I know that I do this. In fact, I always do this. I get to a point in my relationships where everything is going along just fine and then something inside of my brain goes, "Oh sh*t! It's been six/seven/eight/TEN MONTHS. Abort mission! Abort!!!"
My mother calls it THE SABOTAGE, and even though I like to think I've had perfectly legitimate reasons for ending my relationships in the past (and that I'm better off without all of the ex-boyfriends I've cast aside over the years) I'm no longer so sure. And I certainly don't want to make that same mistake again.
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A safety marshal has been killed in a crash during a road race for dozens of cyclists in Lamberhurst.
The 55-year-old motorcyclist was an official for the regional Road Racing League event involving more than 60 bikers.
He suffered serious injuries in a crash with a car in Furnace Lane, Hook Green, at around 10.40am yesterday.
The man was pronounded dead at the scene, near the Elephant's Head pub.
British Cycling said the tragedy involving the National Escort Group motorcyclist happened on the first day of the South East Road Race League three-day event.
The race was stopped and racing has been cancelled for the rest of the weekend.
"This is a tragedy which will sadden everyone associated with road racing in this country..." - British Cycling president Brian Cookson
British Cycling president Brian Cookson said: "This is a tragedy which will sadden everyone associated with road racing in this country.
"My thoughts and those of everyone at British Cycling are with the friends and family of the NEG rider."
Next of kin for the motoryclist - from Surbiton, south London - have been told, but he has not been formally identified.
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St. Olaf Choir and Conductor Anton Armstrong Announce 2013 West Coast Winter Tour
For the St. Olaf Choir and Conductor Anton Armstrong, national tours are a long-standing winter tradition, and early 2013 they will present 11 concerts on the West Coast starting at Seattle's Benaroya Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 30, followed by three concerts in Oregon, five in California and two in Arizona ... concluding in Tucson on Monday, Feb. 11. The tour also includes performances closer to home: Sioux Falls, S.D., Saturday, Jan. 26; Mason City, Iowa, Sunday, Jan. 27; and Stillwater, Minn., Saturday, Feb. 16.
The St. Olaf Choir and Armstrong present a concert at Benaroya Hall in Seattle set for 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30. Tickets range in price from $42 to $16 and can be purchase online through Seattle Symphony website, or in person at the Benaroya Hall Ticket Office.
Founded 101 years ago at St. Olaf College by F. Melius Christiansen, the St. Olaf Choir is internationally recognized as a creative force behind America's a cappella choral tradition, and it has set a high standard for choral music performance. The ensemble's 2013 West Coast Tour features an eclectic program of sacred and secular masterpieces past and present, as well as dynamic music with a broad global perspective. Violinist Charles Gray, St. Olaf College Professor of Music - Violin and Viola, will travel with the St. Olaf Choir on this tour, performing in several works for chorus, violin and piano.
During the past century the St. Olaf Choir has been hailed for its artistry and beauty of sound. "As we embark on these next 100 years," Armstrong says, "we are striving to present music that is relevant for the day. While we celebrate and uphold the finest of the Western choral canon, we also need to be a voice representing contemporary music that speaks to today's human condition. For this West Coast Tour we will present music that brings a message of hope and faith that stirs our audiences to action."
The past three years the St. Olaf Choir's centennial celebration has featured new choral commissions. Among the new compositions the St. Olaf Choir and Armstrong are presenting on this tour is The World Made New: Eleanor Roosevelt's Evening Prayer by Abbie Betinis, a young American composer who studied composition at St. Olaf College.
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Here's the first report of a death at WDS -
It seems very similar to the tragic death of a young boy on WDW's RnRC.French police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old Spanish girl who lost consciousness while riding a roller coaster at Disneyland Paris, park officials said Tuesday.
The cause of the girl's death remained unclear. A preliminary inspection of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster ride found no malfunctions with the machinery, Disneyland spokesman Pieter Boterman said.
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Annual General Member's Meeting 2015
The AFRINIC Annual General Members' Meeting (AGMM) is held once a year, usually during an AFRINIC open policy meeting. According to the AFRINIC bylaws:
11.1 The Board shall call an Annual General Member Meeting in terms of Section 115 of the Act:
(i) not more than once in each year;
(ii) not later than six (6) months after the balance sheet date of the Company; and
(iii) not later than fifteen (15) months after the previous Annual General Member meeting
Upcoming AGMM
The AGMM 2015 will take place on Thursday 4 June 2015 during the AFRINIC-22 Meeting in Tunisia at the Regency Tunis Hotel.
All relevant information and documents will be added here as soon as they become available.
- AGMM Welcome and Agenda Review
- Approval of last AGMM minutes dated 6 June 2014 held in Djibouti
- Board Activity Update
- Financial Updates
- Activities Update
- Special Resolutions
- Board Elections
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Who can attend an AFRINIC AGMM
The AGMM is opened to all AFRINIC members, they are strongly encouraged to attend either in person or remotely. During the AGMM, members can:
- Vote for candidates standing for any open seats on the Board of Directors
- Provide input into and feedback on AFRINIC's services, operations and financial reporting
- Vote on resolutions
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More information about the AGMMs, AGMM procedures and the responsibilities of the Board of Directors can be found in the following articles of the AFRINIC bylaws:
- 9. The Nomination Committee
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- 11. Community Meetings
- 12. Proceedings At Annual General Members' Meetings
- 13. Appointment Of Directors
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Now that the corporate controlled media has their Liberal darling, we can expect them to adorn him with the robes of an Emperor in preparation for anointing him as ruler of the domain after the 2015 federal election.
Those who control the levers of power in Canada are very clever at deceiving voters into believing that they vote for change. In my view, the only difference between the two Canadian right wing parties is that when one is in power, the other is out.
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13 Qualities Every Leader Should Have
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A Willingness to Change Course
Somehow, changing your mind has become a sign of weakness. A flip-flopper is the lowest form of sniveling weasel, unqualified to babysit the kids. A real man sticks to his guns, you see. But isn't changing your mind also a sign of . . . what's the word? . . . oh yeah, brains? Doesn't an intelligent person get feedback from the consequences of a decision and assess whether he was right, or maybe, just maybe . . . what's that word? . . . oh yeah, wrong! Steadfast = good. Stubborn = bad.
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ViaSat's shares surge on strong earnings
Entropic released results Tuesday after markets closed. Its shares ended Thursday down 8 cents at $4.71 on the Nasdaq exchange.
Bank of the Internet USA
BofI Holding, the parent company of Bank of the Internet USA, said net income rose 50 percent to $9.4 million for its fiscal second quarter ended Dec. 31 -- led by loan growth and the gains on the sale of mortgage loans.
On a per share bases, the San Diego based bank earned 70 cents for the quarter, compared with 54 cents a share for the same quarter last year.
The bank said total assets increased 20 percent to $2.87 billion compared with six months ago. Total liabilities – primarily deposits – stood at $2.6 billion at quarter end.
The bank remains well capitalized under federal regulatory guidelines. Less than 1 percent of its loans are delinquent.
BofI released results Wednesday. Its shares ended Thursday up 55 cents at $33.47 on the Nasdaq exchange.


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Really simple to build your own.
They're a lot of fun and really cheap to make.
Step 1: String and ball
For the weight I use a tennis ball. Just the right weight, cheap and easy to find. I wiggled a screwdriver through to make the holes. Make sure the holes are opposite or it will wobble. I used thin metal wire to get the string through the ball. A metal washer or two makes sure that the knot doesn't eat through the holes.
Step 2: A little bonus feature
Step 3: Handle
Step 4: Finished!
You could attach strips of light fabric to the ball to make a tail if you fancy that.
I first wrote this on my own home page, here.
That's all for now! Get more of my ideas at my "craft, DIY and other ideas" blog!
Not too good with strings and tennis balls at that point though ;-)
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Antique Rings
Rings are the most meaningful of all jewelry. Rings have delighted, captivated, and thrilled us since the third millennium BC. Perhaps antique rings are the most popular type of jewelry worn today because they touch our hearts with stories of the past and remind us of our dreams for the future. Antique rings are given to express friendship, with the promise of marriage, and to celebrate memorable occasions.
A History of Antique Rings in the Art World
Spanning three centuries (the 14th to 17th), the cultural movement of the Renaissance had a significant impact on all aspects of life, and jewelry was no different. Antique rings, in particular, reflected what was taking place in the world even after the era officially came to an end.Read more >>
Art Deco Filigree Antique Ring
Lacy filigree give this antique ring a delicate, airy beauty.
Edwardian Antique Ring with Cushion Cut Emerald
A halo of diamonds surrounds a cushion cut emerald in this enchanting hand-wrought Edwardian ring.
Edwardian Antique Ring with Sapphires
The pretty band of this Edwardian antique ring is pierced with a floral and bow motif.
Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Floral Trim
Even spring's most perfect lilac couldn't rival this vintage cocktail ring's amethyst.
Antique Emerald Ring with Scalloped Design
Full cut diamonds encircle a trio of emeralds in this antique ring.
Antique Edwardian Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
This smashing antique aquamarine cocktail ring is for the woman who likes rings that make a dramatic statement on her finger.
Antique Victorian Ring
An eye-catching design is enhanced by the warmth of 14k yellow gold and the glitter of diamonds in this antique Victorian engagement ring.
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
A trio of round rubies in this Victorian antique ring threads down the center of a marquise shaped diamond display adding a brilliant stream of color.
1920's Antique Cameo Ring
A woman in Elizabethan dress is depicted in a classic cameo antique ring.
Art Deco Antique Ring
Ornate and alluring, this this Art Deco antique ring with old European cut diamonds is geometrically intruquing.
Victorian Antique Ruby Ring from France
Bearing a French hallmark, the band of this Victorian ruby dinner ring is made of 18k yellow gold.
Coral and Diamond Antique Cocktail Ring
Like a creamy-hued egg, a magnificent coral rests in a resplendent nest of diamond and gold. Floating above the finger, it is buoyed beneath by an engraved framework of 14k gold.
Victorian Coral Antique Ring
Antique Victorian coral rings like this late 19th century dinner ring have a Roman princess appeal.
Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring
The purple hues of royalty are beautifully presented in this vintage amethyst cocktail ring's centerpiece gemstone.
Vintage Ring in Rose Gold with Rubies
The iridescent curved appeal of a beachside conch shell comes to mind with this Retro Modern ruby ring in rose gold.
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A History of Antique Rings in the Art World (continued from above)
During the Renaissance, women wore rings on all the fingers of their hands, sometimes with more than one stacked on the same finger. These antique rings were often arranged both above and below the joints with skin peeking out in between. Antique rings from the Renaissance period of history had some common traits: 1) Typically they featured gems in their settings; 2) Ornamentation was a key hallmark; and 3) The bezels of these rings harbored secret compartments to stow perfumed scents that masked body odor.
Antique engagement rings from the Renaissance era are captured in painted portraits of Henry VIII's third and fourth wives, Jane Seymour and Anne Cleves, both of whom are wearing multiple rings on their hands. The king, however, wasn't the only one immortalizing antique rings in tribute to his wives.
Artist Dominique Ingres used his creative talents to capture his own second wife, Delphine Ramel. Deep in thought, her hand propped under her chin and her pointer finger pointing up to her temple, Delphine's curled pinkie lights up the middle of the canvas with two antique rings, a gold band that appears to be set with a round ruby encircled by diamonds. A darker band, perhaps onyx, rests atop it with a round diamond shimmering from its center.
Perhaps the most famous early artistic rendering of antique rings can be found in a painting titled "Portrait of a Lady" by Rogier van der Weyden, which hangs in Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art. A 15th century Flemish painter, van der Weyden chose an oil on oak medium for "Portrait of a Lady," a choice which rendered a sharp contrast in darkness and light.
More recently, "The Engagement Ring," an oil painting by British artist John Shirley Fox, features a bonneted, curly-haired woman gazing longingly at the ring on her left hand as she toys with it. Given the painting's time period (the late 1800s), the antique ring is most likely an example from the Victorian jewelry period, in particular the Aesthetic period. The antique ring that is the focus of the art appears to be banded in gold with two blue stones, aquamarines or perhaps blue sapphires, set side by side.
Indeed, gold dominated the Victorian jewelry era thanks to the Industrial Revolution, which allowed it to be used more cost-effectively as a medium and, in turn, to be more readily purchased by the emerging middle class. Engagement rings (like those found in Fox's painting) from the Victorian antique period often had diamonds or amethysts set in them. Diamonds were common, but they were often found in conjunction with other gemstones as well, like pearls, rubies, emeralds and sapphires.


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In the last decade, Cambodia has halved its poverty rate and improved the living conditions of its population. Yet because of extreme climate events that regularly descend on the country, Cambodia remains one of the most disaster-vulnerable countries in Southeast Asia. In 2013 alone, losses caused by floods added up to USD $356 million. Disasters are tragic because of the consequences on human life and well-being, but they also present an opportunity to promote what UNDP now calls "risk-informed development." Various actors and communities can—and should—work more closely together to create effective, multi-disciplinary approaches to respond to disasters and promote disaster risk reduction. Take the 2013 floods as an example. A combination of heavy rains and the swelling of the Mekong River caused widespread damage to infrastructure and crops. 168 people died, most of them children, and 20 provinces were devastated, with thousands of hectares of rice destroyed and hundreds of kilometers of rural roads badly damaged. Following the floods, the Cambodian government requested that UNDP work with various partners to carry out a Post Flood Early Recover Needs Assessment. Drawing on the expertise of UNDP's country office, as well as the skills and knowledge of government Read More
Lessons from the Past Help to Prepare for the Future
17 Dec 2014
In China there is an old proverb that goes: "If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people." As we look at how things have changed since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami we can see how UNDP has worked with partners to help communities recover in the aftermath of disasters, and following through to educate people across the spectrum, to ensure that fewer lives are lost when disaster strikes. For years, we have been working to support governments in reducing risks from disaster, in helping communities build resilience, and in assisting to set up early warning systems. Recently, we supported the initiative of the government of the Philippines in creating the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery following Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). We helped set up its offices, provided equipment, and assisted with drafting the post-Haiyan "Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan" based on a bottom up needs assessment and under strong government leadership. Helping countries better deal with disasters has long been part of our mandate. But that objective took on new urgency following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Since then Read More
Do-it-yourself Sustainable Development: The SDGs go DIY
25 Sep 2014
With the proposal for Sustainable Development Goals now available for all members of the General Assembly to consider further, the question on many of our minds is: where to next? Once global sustainable development goals are adopted next year, how can we best help governments, citizens, and the private sector take them from aspiration to reality? So far almost 5 million people in almost 100 countries have either voted on their priorities for a new development agenda through the MY World survey or engaged in face-to-face discussions on what is needed to improve their future. As part of our broader work supporting innovation for development (I4D), we are looking for new ways of inspiring action on these priorities. So far, some interesting approaches have emerged: Micro-narratives and qualitative research to learn more about complex issues The World we Want consultations asked what people need for their future, engaging people who are not usually part of policy debates. For example, people living with disabilities in Belarus and youth at risk in Kyrgyzstan shared their experience through micro-narratives. This data was then used to advocate for policies better suited to meet their needs. In El Salvador the consultations provided data used to advocate for a multi-sector citizen security strategy. Platforms for encouraging civic Read More
Cambodia turns climate change crisis into opportunity
22 Sep 2014
Cambodia is ranked among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change. This is not only due to climate risks, but also to lack of capacity to adapt and respond. Eighty percent of the population lives in rural areas with limited knowledge, infrastructure and opportunities; and more than 70 percent rely on agriculture that is heavily sensitive to climate change, putting the country's economic and social development at risk. Cambodia's efforts to fight climate change began in 1995 when the country ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and later acceded to the Kyoto Protocol in 2002. In 2006, the Cambodia national adaptation programme of action to climate change (NAPA) was developed. In late 2013, the country launched its first-ever comprehensive Climate Change Strategic Plan, recognizing climate change as a challenge to development requiring urgent and joint attention. This is the highest political commitment in combating climate change in Cambodia. Now the crucial question is "What's next?" – How will the strategic plan be effectively implemented in order to achieve its vision and strategic goals? We, at UNDP, have been providing technical and financial support to the Government to develop climate change policies and plans. One of our most successful programme is Read More
Women are still being forcibly or coercively sterilized, it's time to end the practice
08 Sep 2014
Though voluntary sterilization is considered an important form of pregnancy prevention in many parts of the world, force or coercion should never be part of the equation. However, there continue to be cases of women, people living with HIV, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities, or transgender and intersex persons who are sterilized without their full, free and informed consent. Our report, "Protecting the right of key HIV-affected women and girls in healthcare settings" highlights the persistence of this practice amongst women and girls living with HIV, along with a range of other serious forms of abuse. These practices are not only discriminatory, they are also violations of fundamental human rights. As reported in 2012 by the Global Commission on HIV and the Law, coercive and discriminatory practices in health care settings are rife, including forced HIV testing, breaches of confidentiality and the denial of health care services, as well as forced sterilizations and abortions. Voluntary sterilization is dependent upon a legal environment and social and health programmes, policies and practices that guarantee the rights of all individuals to free, full and informed consent. To this end, countries must prohibit the practice of forced abortion and coerced sterilization of women and Read More
One number that tells a much bigger story in the Pacific
02 Sep 2014
Small islands face big challenges. This week's Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) Conference in Samoa probes some of the most pressing ones. How do we protect our ocean resources for future generations? How do we prepare for the destructive forces of climate change on fragile islands? How can countries find the human and financial resources to sustain productive businesses, homes, schools and health services? How can countries stem rising youth unemployment? The list is as long as the oceans are wide. There is one important, often overlooked development indicator that lurks behind these larger issues and is a pre-condition for development progress in all countries. This worrisome indicator which is under discussion this week is mentioned in a new United Nations report, The State of Human Development in the Pacific: a Report on Vulnerability and Exclusion in a Time of Rapid Change. The report is being launched days ahead of the SIDS Conference in Samoa. What is it? Life expectancy. It provides a simple measure of the overall health status of a population. And the picture in the Pacific is not good. An average person in New Zealand or Australia can expect to live about 10 years longer than a person in Vanuatu and Read More
Financing Post-2015: A quick run-down of the expert committee's report
13 Aug 2014
The UN's inter-governmental committee of experts on sustainable development financing met for the last time this month to put the final touches to their much anticipated report on how the world should finance the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals – or SDGs. I've had the opportunity to attend many of the committee's sessions, and they've had a mammoth task. So what have they come up with? You can read the full report here, but below is a quick heads-up. The range of issues they've had to cover is massive: from assessing how much cash is needed to finance sustainable development to thinking about where the cash could come from and where these funds should be directed. The report draws up a 'menu of options' for the financing of sustainable development. This allows policymakers in different countries to make choices as to what policies and financial instruments are most suited to them. That makes perfect sense of course; the strategy that will be best for a climate-vulnerable small island state such as the Maldives won't necessarily be the same for a larger resource-rich country such as Kazakhstan. On the other hand, it could also lead governments to 'cherry-pick' among the ideas presented, and to leave the Read More
Making sense of the world we live in: The development contribution
08 Aug 2014
It's hard to remember a time when more crises were jostling for space in the headline news, or when the world's leading diplomats, like Secretary of State John Kerry and the UN Secretary General, were engaged in shuttle diplomacy on so many issues simultaneously. Top of mind by late last month were the conflicts in Gazaand eastern Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, Libya, South Sudan,Central African Republic and Mali, Nigeria. Meeting the costs of humanitarian relief is proving overwhelming. By the end of June this year, UN coordinated appeals for humanitarian crises had already reached $16.4 billion. This was before the latest conflict in Gaza began, and before a lot of the fighting in eastern Ukraine. Could more be done to anticipate, prevent, or mitigate these traumatic events? The short answer is – yes and there is a compelling need to try to get ahead of the curve of future crises and disasters, to avert huge and costly development setbacks and lives lost. Rough estimates suggest that for every dollar spent in disaster preparedness and mitigation, seven dollars will be saved when disaster strikes. It is also true that spending in fragile states which have been or still are immersed in conflict does absorb a significant amount of global Read More
Building the house of development: We can get there
05 Aug 2014
As I think about the current challenges facing international development policy I find myself increasingly concerned about how we define development. We talk about "people-centered" development, but our goals still refer to society, economy and the environment as though these can be separated. To quote Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, African Development Bank Special Envoy on Gender : "Progress on key gender indicators – such as school enrollment and completion rates, maternal mortality, labour force participation, and asset ownership – also depends on investments in water, sanitation, transport, productive assets, and access to financial services." My recent work with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) taught me that, when we separate the social, the economic and the environmental, we hamper opportunity and creativity – and we may even be doing harm. The IPCC process was committed to finding ways to express complexity and nuance by bringing together social, environmental and economic analysis. Yet currently we seem conservative rather than progressive. We need to take unprecedented action to tackle inequality at the international level, acknowledging that it is a global challenge and not just an issue for some countries or some people. Our approach must reflect countries' unequal capacities to cope with climate change, Read More
Beijing+20: Time to fulfil the promise
21 Jul 2014
I was recently among a few thousand people at the public launch of a year-long UN Women campaign marking 20 years since the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. Women leaders, celebrities, officials and activists of all ages came together with musicians and performers in New York's iconic Apollo Theater on 26 June to celebrate the landmark summit which made the slogan "women's rights are human rights" universal. In 1995, as a graduate student volunteering with the New York-based Women's Environment and Development Organization, I went to Beijing, one of more than 30,000 women's advocates in the NGO Forum in Huairou. 'Beijing' symbolized the moment when, as feminist leader Charlotte Bunch put it, "all issues came together. Crossing borders and boundaries, race, culture, class, sexual orientation, age, diversity was key to women's success in Beijing." Women's work and tireless advocacy were in large part behind the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action with its 12 critical areas of concern. To date, it is the most comprehensive bill of women's rights that women have won by consensus. Much has since changed for the world's women and girls – in health, education, work, rights and opportunities. But celebrations of Beijing are tempered with unfulfilled promises. Today Read More
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Port Volume
A common method of determining properly sized cylinder heads for a given displacement and rpm range is port volume, but it's not necessarily the most precise method. "Port volume doesn't mean anything," says Judson. "All that matters is cross section, because you have to compare like ports. You can't compare 23-degree heads to 18-degree heads since the longer runners in an 18-degree head means it has more port volume for any given cross section." Generally, port volume is just a substitute for measuring cross section, and the larger the cross section, the higher the rpm the motor must turn. Here's the industry standard formula for determining the proper average cross section of a port:port speed = piston speed x (bore area port average cross section)
Short-Side Radius & Power
As air moves through the intake port, its naturally tendency is to continue moving forward rather than transition downward toward the valve, which causes turbulence and impedes flow. "What you're trying to do as a porter is stick as much air as possible to the short side to help it make the turn toward the valve," says Judson. "Many times the short side matches the angle of the port roof, and laying it back farther away from perpendicular to the valve guide generally improves flow. The trick is laying the short-side radius back as far as possible without going so far that you hurt flow."
CFM Vs. Horsepower
For most street/strip and mild race motors that generate up to 1.7 hp per cubic inch, improvements in airflow translate directly into increases in horsepower. However, at anything beyond that level of specific output, the flow bench is no longer the Holy Grail of predicting power. "Once you hit 2 hp per cubic inch, things start getting crazy," says Judson. "Take a Pro Stock engine, for instance, that puts out right around 2.7 hp per cube. On a motor like that, it's a given that you have a serious cylinder head that can fill a cylinder quite well. So when the exhaust valve opens, residual pressure reaching hundreds of psi escapes out of the cylinder. The velocity of the exhaust coming out the head is a bazillion times higher than what can be replicated on a flow bench." To put it succinctly, experts can find no correlation between airflow and power on the exhaust side beyond 2 hp per cubic inch. "There are things going on at that power level in a motor we just don't understand. You can have one head that's down 50 cfm to another head on the exhaust side that makes just as much power. Don't get me wrong, the flow bench has contributed more to horsepower than any other part or tool in the last 30-40 years, but after a certain point flow numbers don't mean squat."
Shaping A Port
Small- and big-block Chevys feature a variety of rectangle, oval, and even cathedral ports, but not all are equal when it comes to airflow. "In terms of cross-sectional area to flow, an oval port is the most efficient because it has no sharp edges," explains Judson. "Air travels in the path of least resistance, and eliminating sharp edges minimizes resistance. If there's enough meat on the head, ports should be oval." Some rectangle ports can be reshaped into ovals by filling in the corners with epoxy. Extending this concept into the intake manifold, runners that taper from the plenum into the port makes incoming air less sensitive to the changes in the contours of the port. This effect is more pronounced with longer intake runners, where taper helps out even more. "Air likes consistency, not a lot of changes."


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England are facing a striker shortage ahead of tomorrow night's friendly against Holland, and potentially at Euro 2012, after Darren Bent was ruled out for three months.
Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge - with only four substitute appearance between them - look set to lead the line tomorrow as Stuart Pearce experiments with his lineup.
Meanwhile, Stewart Downing has backed his Liverpool and Carling Cup winning captain Steven Gerrard to wear the armband, with the 31 year-old the obvious candidate for the role.
Elsewhere Wojciech Szczesny says he believes Arsenal can now overtake Tottenham in the league in light of the Gunners stunning 5-2 victory over the bitter rivals on Sunday.
Today's transfer news sees reports that Manchester United are monitoring Porto midfielder James Rodriguez - the so called "South America Cristiano Ronaldo". (Metro)
Liverpool are lining up a summer bid for Barcelona and Mali international midfielder Seydou Keita, who is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp. (Daily Mirror)
And finally, Andre Villas-Boas has hinted Porto striker Hulk will be his priority transfer target in the summer - if he is still Chelsea manager. (BBC Sport)
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The High Fidelics: The High Fidelics
The High Fidelics
Review by: Justin Hayes
The High Fidelics' self-titled debut album features ten instrumental tracks in multiple styles ... and it's a doozy. For the sake of clarity, when you see
The High Fidelics
in bold italicized print, I'm referring to the album.
The High Fidelics
is filled with great music, to be sure. However, what really makes this album exceptional are the four extremely gifted musicians who are responsible for its inception and its content. They have a deep understanding of music and structure. Their compositions and arrangements are, at times, unique, but always architecturally fulfilling.
The High Fidelics employ their instruments in ways that are attention grabbing. Interesting juxtapositions, harmonies and the use of the organ as a main instrument, as opposed to an occasional accent, makes their music captivating and uncommon. These men are consummate musicians. That's what makes their music tick.
For me,
The High Fidelics
is as much of an educational experience as it is a musical experience.
If I was teaching a music class, I would have my students study
The High Fidelics
. Not only is it contemporary, it's filled with exemplary musical execution, composition and arranging.
The High Fidelics are based in Birmingham, Alabama.
The band members are:
Edwin Cleverdon - guitars
Jeff Waites - bass and percussion
Ken Adams - drums and percussion
Robert Huffman - organ
All of the songs on
The High Fidelics
were written, produced and recorded by The High Fidelics. Here's my take on this truly outstanding album...
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Lil' Curfew Breaker
- The opening eight measures, filled with suspense, set the stage for an intriguing tune. I can see a young, future spy who is attempting to hone his neophyte espionage tactics. He's out after midnight, darting from tree to tree, peeking around corners, always on the lookout for police. It's past curfew and he wants to make it home before he gets pinched. Sure, it's only curfew, but ya gotta start honing those spy skills somewhere. Robert Huffman's organ playing adds a neat touch to this song and his smooth-as-glass glissandos, leading into various chord changes, really set things off.
Lil' Curfew Breaker
ia a cool opening track.
New Killer Ray
- Totally rad tune that does, indeed, make me think of ray guns and the futuristic humanoids that might use them. Robert Huffman locks his killer ray on target with a cool organ lead. Edwin Cleverdon's tremolo-laden chords makes my body shimmy as if I'd been zapped by ... a ray gun. Ken Adams and Jeff Waites propel
New Killer Ray
at the speed of light with their hyperdrive drums and bass.
New Killer Ray
is packed with energy and gives off a serious emission of ... killer rays.
Dance Of The Tiny Knives
- This ain't your ordinary, everyday mumbly-peg game. Nope. The smoke signals rising from the fiery bass and snare tell me these knives are serious. Are they hostile knives? Is this a war dance? All I know is Edwin Cleverdon's distorted guitar is signaling that the knives are dancing against a whetstone. That can only mean one thing ... they're shapening up for a hair-raising event. Robert Huffman's organ, in the chorus, emphasizes the danger of the situation. I'd better be careful and get my donuts in a circle. The tiny knives are restless tonight and when their dance ends ... gulp!
Black Dahlia
- Outstanding instro rock tune that showcases the talents of The High Fidelics. Ken Adams displays his mastery of the drums by executing stellar drum fills throughout the song. I strongly suspect that he's familiar with the 26 drum rudiments ... and the additional 14. The guitar harmonies are unique and very cool. The organ is an integral part of
Black Dahlia
, adding a rich texture to the depth and breadth of the song.
Mondo Rondo
- Think Santana. Everything about
Mondo Rondo
screams Santana, from the opening percussion 'n' bass intro to Edwin Cleverdon's Carlos Santana-esque playing.
Mondo Rondo
is one cool, sexy song. The High Fidelics definitely are channeling Santana. They are that good.
- Very unique experimental rock track. Once again, The High Fidelics display total command of their instruments and a remarkable musical aptitude. The contrasting tempos and rhythms keep you guessing as to what is coming next. Neat tune.
Theme From Kismet
- Killer jazz rock song.
Theme From Kismet
opens with Ken Adams banging four-to-the-bar on his snare. Two measures later, Jeff Waites joins Ken with a hot bass riff. Four more measures and Edwin Cleverdon's Shaft-esque guitar enters the party. But wait, there's more. Robert Huffman knocks this baby out of the room, across the street and out of the park with a Henry Mancini Pink Panther-esque organ. Fuzzed-up guitars and bodacious accompaniment make
Theme From Kismet
too hot for words, yet cool on the ears.
Midnight Requisition
- Lively, upbeat rock 'n' surf tune. At the risk of repeating myself yet again, The High Fidelics display extraordinary musicianship.
Midnight Requisition
is a neat song, but the juxtaposition of rhythms is a laser-like focal point. The High Fidelics' ability to shift rhythms on a dime is not an easy thing to do and it demonstrates the remarkable tightness of this band.
Spy Smasher
- Fuzzed-up, rip-roaring and outta sight. Extremely cool matching guitar and bass lines in the opening verse, followed by an uber cool organ lead in the second. Things just keep getting better as the song progresses. Imaginative and creative,
Spy Smasher
is a stellar rock tune. I've said it before and, yes, I'll say it again ... these guys can play.
Bad Jacket
- A wild, kick-ass rocker,
Bad Jacket
is a great way to finish off The High Fidelics' debut album. Everyone struts their substantial talents, reminding us that they are a force to be reckoned with.
Bad Jacket
is a fitting title for this track because The High Fidelics are bad ... in a very good way.
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The High Fidelics: The High Fidelics
01) Lil' Curfew Breaker
Edwin Cleverdon
02) New Killer Ray
Jeff Waites
03) Dance Of The Tiny Knives
Edwin Cleverdon
04) Black Dahlia
Robert Huffman
05) Mondo Rondo
Edwin Cleverdon
06) Aquestrienna
Jeff Waites
07) Theme From Kismet
Ken Adams
08) Midnight Requisition
Jeff Waites
09) Spy Smasher
Edwin Cleverdon
10) Bad Jacket
Jeff Waites
All Songs Written, Produced and Recorded by The High Fidelics. All Songs BMI © 2011. Released 17 June 2012.
The High Fidelics
Review by: Justin Hayes
© Justin Hayes 2013
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Kent will be well represented at the IAAF World Junior Championships with four women chosen in the final GB squad for the trip to Oregon later this month.
It was announced on Tuesday morning that Bobby Clay of Invicta East Kent AC will run the 1,500m after a strong showing in a junior race at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, last week.
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Asher-Smith's B&B teammate Shannon Hylton, 17, is included in the squad to run the 200m and the relay, while her twin sister Cheriece is in both the 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams.
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As executive director of the newly renamed Wellness Foundation in East Hampton, Jennifer Taylor said she feels the environment could not be riper for what her organization is trying to accomplish on the East End, as nationally the trend towards people striving to live healthier lives has hit an all time high.
"Divine intervention seems to have taken place," she joked on Tuesday.
Just as the nation seems to be evolving out of the fast food culture of the 1980s and 1990s, the Wellness Foundation, founded by Doug and Pat Mercer in 2005 as the Nutrition for Wellness Foundation, is growing into a not-for-profit organization that not only promotes healthy eating habits, but now will also focus on fitness and stress management.
Tonight, on Thursday, October 23 the Wellness Foundation will host a free seminar with Chris Crowley, co-author of "Younger Next Year" at the East Hampton Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. The Wellness Foundation will also unveil its new mission and initiatives designed to promote wellness for the body mind and spirit.
"The first three years we were mainly focused on nutrition," explained Taylor. "What we found in our wellness circles were a lot of people caught up in issues like emotional eating, or those who needed to concentrate on fitness because of heart issues."
And so the foundation decided to create an integrated program, incorporating stress management and fitness into the program's well-established nutrition regimen.
Taylor explained that the Mercers began the foundation as Doug attempted to figure out what to do with the last third of his life. Already motivated by Dr. Joel Fuhrman's "Eat to Live" – a book about healing disease through nutrition – Mercer was inspired by East Hampton Middle School's Bonac on Board to Wellness program, which was started by health teacher Ginny Reale, school nurse Barbara Tracey and students who led literal protests for healthier foods in the cafeteria.
In what was an anonymous donation at the time, Mercer donated a refrigerator to the school to allow for more fresh fruits and vegetables to be kept on hand.
"He had already gone towards a more plant based diet," said Taylor. "And he saw this need in his hometown."
 From there, the foundation quickly formed and blossomed, hosting its Wellness Circles with facilitators as a way of presenting literature and support on creating a healthier menu for life.
"When we first started out Doug was essentially running things by himself," said Taylor. "We had one group that met in Montauk and one group in East Hampton. Now we have two groups in Montauk, two in East Hampton and one in Sag Harbor."
The Wellness Circles will evolve in this new direction to incorporate nutrition, fitness and stress management, continuing with literature and resources focused on healthy eating habits, but adding exposure to practices like yoga and meditation.
"But we always liken it to a salad bar," said Taylor. "People can pick and choose based on what works with their life and create their own wellness program."
The foundation is also creating a new Wellness at Home program, said Taylor.
"For years we have had people buy the books and try the programs on their own," said Taylor. "But we have had a big demand for an at home program."
The Wellness at Home program will be run by Sag Harbor resident and senior associate Barbara Kinnier, who will help guide those working from home in the program. The Wellness Foundation's website, www.wfeh.org, will also re-launch in its new format, designed to create an online community people can use as a wellness resource morning, noon or night.
Kinnier, whose own business Woman to Woman Wellness Studio in Sag Harbor is also focused on the health of spirit, mind and body, came to the Wellness Foundation as a student. After seeing the benefits of the program, Kinnier said she began bringing her own clients with her.
"I just got so excited because this is what I went to school for," she said.
Certified as an American Medical Association drugless practitioner, Kinnier has been involved in fitness and nutrition for a number of years, starting one of the first Weight Watchers groups in Sag Harbor, and working as a trainer at the Sag Harbor Gym before branching out on her own.
"The more educated I became, the more I realized that you can diet and lose weight, but how you get there is just as important as the weight you are losing," she said. "My big word is balance, and my tag line is strengthening a woman's spirit, mind and body."
Kinnier said her passion is to help women, and while she is able to do both in her private practice and in her work with the Wellness Foundation, she also finds volunteering for organizations like The Retreat, which aids victims of domestic violence, truly fulfilling.
This Saturday, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Kinnier will host an open house for $25, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to support The Retreat, at her Harborview Drive, Sag Harbor studio. Kinnier said the benefit is in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and will feature exercise and smoothie demos, as well as nutritional information and raffles. She is also accepting used cell phones, which The Retreat will recycle and use.
"It's about trying to be there for your community," said Kinnier of her work. "It's about trying to support your community."


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Kailyn Lowry Is Pregnant Again With Baby No. 2! — Report
Congratulations may be in order, Teen Mom 2 fans! According to In Touch magazine, Kailyn Lowry and husband Javi Marroquin are expecting their first baby together!
The news was confirmed by Kailyn's sister-in-law, Lidia Marroquin, who told the publication that Kailyn and Javi are "overjoyed" and that Javi even shed a tear when he found out. "They're nervous about the transition to two children," a friend close to Kail added, "but are so excited!
Kailyn had her first child, 3-year-old Isaac, with ex-boyfriend Jo Rivera. We met the couple on Season 2 of MTV's 16 and Pregnant, and watched their tumultuous relationship evolve throughout the course of Teen Mom 2. But Kailyn's 21 now, and friends of the starlet have plenty of confidence in the mommy-to-be.
"She'll forever be 16 in America's eyes. But she's not a little girl anymore — she really feels like her life is just beginning," the friend dished to the mag.
And if you're wondering if this was planned, the answer is nope. According to the same unnamed friend, the baby was conceived while Kailyn was visiting Javi, 20, at Air Force boot camp this winter.
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October 21, 2005
Alumna's Case Study to Be Presented at Women's-Rights Forum in Thailand
A case study conducted by Whitworth alumna Kelsey Rice, '03, and her colleague, Ann Crews Melton, was recently selected by the Association for Women's Rights in Development to be presented at its international forum in Bangkok, Thailand, in October 2005. The case study was one of 29 entries selected out of 144 submissions from around the world, and the only entry selected that has an American-based women's group as its subject matter.
The study, "Empowering Womanspace: Power Distribution and Dynamics in Christian Feminist Community," details the use of non-hierarchical power-sharing structures to empower women for leadership in the Coordinating Committee of the National Network of Presbyterian College Women, a ministry to undergraduate college women of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Rice serves as associate with the NNPCW and Melton works in Boston, with Equal Exchange, the fair-trade coffee supplier. They will attend the international forum in Thailand, where they will be recognized for their case study. AWID will also publish their study and will contribute $1,000 to the NNPCW for organizational strengthening.
"I am so excited that the NNPCW, a Christian organization, has been able to contribute a working model for shared decision-making to the larger women's-rights arena," says Rice, who double-majored in history and English at Whitworth.
In the paper, Rice and Melton discuss the ways in which the committee uses the consensus model of decision-making and dialogue to give everyone an equal investment in group decisions. They also describe the ways in which the group functions as a spiritual community and feminist "womanspace" to help empower women for Christian faith and activism.
"AWID is a leader in promoting women's rights around the globe, and the international forum will bring together activists and scholars from around the world," Rice says. "It will be an amazingly rich environment in which to learn about international women's issues, so I'm excited to attend this month. Plus, it will be my first time to travel to Asia."
The NNPCW, a ministry of the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA), is rooted in the Reformed tradition and aims to nurture young women's spiritual development through study, discussion, prayer and action, according to the group's website, www.pcusa.org/nnpcw.
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> > rpmbuild --rebuild when I was in this kernel and it still put the
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THE world's largest virus has also turned out to be the strangest ever discovered. It blurs the boundary between viruses and cellular organisms.
Mimivirus was discovered last year in amoebas in a cooling tower in the UK by a research team from France (
The conventional view is that viruses are parasites that are totally dependent on the cells they invade. According to most definitions of life, they are not even living. But the mimivirus might just be alive: its genome suggests it carries out functions never before seen in viruses, such as making its own RNA and proteins, repairing its DNA and producing various chemicals.
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Center for Innovative Metal Processing established at Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Pennsylvania State University's Applied Research Laboratory and Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, will establish the Center for Innovative Metal Processing through Direct Digital Deposition as a Manufacturing Demonstration Facility under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Open Manufacturing Initiative, according to a press release.
Direct digital deposition is a manufacturing process using complex computerized descriptions of objects to directly create objects by gradually depositing a variety of materials in specific locations to build up complex and often hard to manufacture items.
The process can be used in on-demand production of high-value components with complex shapes and minimizes material waste. Direct digital deposition shortens the time from design to manufacture.
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Exhibition: Tauba Auerbach touches down at the ICA with some extraordinary sculptures
In 2011 San Franciscan artist Tauba Auerbach held a solo show at the Bergen Kunsthall in Norway that cemented her reputation as a fine artist with heavyweight conceptual clout as well as being a maker of extraordinarily beautiful objects. Tetrachromat suggested that there was a fourth colour spectrum only perceptible to women and Tauba created a selection of objects that experimented with this theory – including vast books printed with rainbow gradients that are still some of the most beautiful objects I've ever laid eyes on.
Three years later she's arrived in London for another solo show, this time at the ICA, and the conceptual background to her work is no less essential. The show takes its name from a scientific work by Martin Gardner, The New Ambidextrous Universe, that deals with notions of symmetry throughout the physical and metaphysical worlds. These ideas are manifested in a collection of newly-created sculptures and a single photograph, all made by Tauba herself, that are extremely complex in their manufacture, utilising various industrial processes to achieve the final result.
As ever in Tauba's work the aesthetics match the concept with unparalleled finesse and there's plenty to enjoy even if you don't care to wade into the ideas that inform the show. That said, exploring the roots of this exquisite collection improves the experience tenfold – her blown glass constructions are that much more satisfying if you understand why she's made them into that specific shape.
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I think one thing that would be coll is to surprise us with a new team. Two people you never thought would be a team together, Maybe a Heel and A Face combo say (though this wont happen) Randy Orton is thrown into a Tag team match with his partner Dolph Ziggler...Placed against the current WWE champs in a Non title match. The match would go back n forth Ziggler and orton never really trusting the other. The match wears on, Ziggler has left Randy to the wolves so it seems...He walks part way up the ramp..true heel fashion...Then stops, maybe talks to him self a second, and stalks back to the ring just as Randy kicks out of a strong double team move from the champs...(Maybe a superplex from the top or something, not a finisher.) Ziggler slides into the ring walking to the legal man in the ring...he has his hands up and talks about helping him lay out orton...Orton is slow to get to his feet...Ziggler and champ walk toward orton..Then Ziggler stops..grabs the champ, Picks him up and helps drop him into a perfect looking RKO...Orton Pins and its over...After the match...Ziggler stares down orton...The other half of the champs comes in to check on his partner...Ziggler and Orton both look over..Nod and WHAM lay out the other champ with the same lift to RKO finisher(yes yes it would look like the 3D but whatever) Hell name em Perfect Legends and now you have a out of nowhere team ready to face the champs, after a clean win. I know this may sound stupid but it would be nice...
Wade Barrett and Cody Rhodes
good blog by the way.
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great ideas but john cena losing cleanly won't happen.
His partner could be pinned.
I'd like to see Wade Barrett and Christian form a team.
great ideas but john cena losing cleanly won't happen.
Some teams I wouldn't mind seeing would be, (perfection) Ziggler & Gabriel, (priceless) Dibiase And Rhodes, (Show-Miz) Back together Miz & big show, Christian & Jericho, Booker T & Gold dust. I think those teams would mix Great along with The Uso's Epico and Primo and Curt Hawkins & Reks, Maybe Even Alex Riley and Tyson Kidd.?
Love your idea. But I'd replace Boiling point with Elimination Chamber and swap that with Cyber Sunday. Also instead of No Way Out being all cage matches, I'd make them all submission matches which then fits more with the name as in no way out of the hold. Hose are just my thoughts
One of the things you have to think about is Vince and what hes created..he despises using past WCW ideas etc..Wrestlemania is the biggest show on earth that he helped "create" and Starrcade was WCW's Wrestlemania.. no way would he help glorify something of not his idea.. Just look at the original ECW and the WWECW..lots of ideads are now being used on weekly based WWE programming like a fans choice night etc.. yes it worked in the past but soon became stale and ppv buys showed..i like the KOTR idea with Sumerslam but it seems too similar to RRumble and Wrestlemania..and Vince dislikes divas and tag team wrestling..which wish would change.. theres so guys to be used.. should start with more gimmick teams for more air time especially with new FCW guys coming more and more and spring cleaning begins!!
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Barr Joins Fighting Illini Class of 2014
June 23, 2014
Barr JC Highlights | Citrus College Bio | 2014 Signing Class
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois head football coach Tim Beckman announced the addition of sophomore receiver Raphael Barr to the Fighting Illini's 2014 signing class on Monday. Barr, who played at Citrus College in California in 2013, will be eligible for the 2014 season and will have three years of eligibility remaining.
The 6-2, 190-pound Barr totaled 27 catches for 408 yards (15.1 yards per catch) and six touchdowns in the Owls' 10-game season a year ago, earning honorable mention All-Central Conference recognition. He also returned six kickoffs for 186 yards (31.0 ypr) in 2013.
As a senior at Etiwanda High School in Etiwanda, California, Barr had 60 catches for 950 yards and also racked up 410 kick return yards during a 10-game season. He was a first-team All-Baseline League selection in 2012 and was an All-Inland Valley selection.
A native of Fontana, California, and one of seven children in his family, Barr plans to major in communication at Illinois.


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372 reviews
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on 1/15/2014 5:41:00 PM
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(Shade reviewed: 004 black-brown) Quality of the pencil is not bad, but the black brown color I chose had a bit of red in it which I can't have in my brow pencils (my hair is jet black). The slightly off color match can be more obvious in flash photography. If you can find your color match, this will "do the job". I appreciated the brow brush that was on the pencil's cap.
on 1/11/2014 2:41:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
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Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
This was my first (and current) eyebrow product. I have the shade black-brown, which is a dark, warm-toned brown. My hair is cool-toned black, but I can work with it if I blend it out so the redness is not so conspicuous. I hated it for the first few months after purchasing because I was pretty bad at filling in my brows and only after I managed to make this work did it become my daily necessity. It is fairly pigmented and waxy, and a little goes a long way. If it comes out a bit dark, the brush on the cap is helpful for spreading the colour out. I do recommend this for anyone as long as there is the correct shade because it does exactly what it's meant to do and is nothing short of exceptional for a drugstore brand, but my next brow conquest will be the Chanel brow pencil that I had a brief love affair with at the airport duty free stands.
on 1/9/2014 1:01:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Price: Rimmel is fairly cheap (even in Australia) and you'll find that Priceline always has a deal/sale with Rimmel.
Packaging: Great that it comes with a brush :)
Product: Easy to use, easy to blend. The colour 'black brown' is perfect for those with darker browns.
Would recommend, 9/10 :)
on 12/31/2013 12:47:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Super smooth texture, long lasting and easy to use, color matches me perfectly & on top of that it's super cheap. For the price you get, going through these isn't so bad, because it's so cheap. Again, amazing quality.
on 12/16/2013 4:39:00 PM
Age: 30-35
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Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
Very good brow pencil for $3.69 at Target. Only downside is the little brush on the cap - it's not useful at all. I got dark brown, as they were out of Hazel. Looking to exchange it.
My only wish is that this pencil could be little bit softer.
on 11/25/2013 3:36:00 PM
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Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Well I have lost it and I'm planning on buying a new pencil because this is absolutely perfect and cheap! I was using the Mac one in the color spiked and while that one was nice at times it was easy to over fill in my Brows thus leading to harsh brows
:( so I researched and found this drugstore gem. The cap is annoying with the brush I prefer to use my eco tools spoolie that's nice and soft. The waxyness of the pencil holds my hairs in place as well :)
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wow amazing brow pencil . just got it and am so impressed i got it on sale for 2.81 at cvs soo evenn better buy. i bought it on a whim . iv been using my wet n wild brow powder . alsoo amazing. bit the powder cracked . and it is now very hard to use becase the broken parts fly every where and since that stuff is supper pigmented. well its just a mess. annny ways , this product is medium hard so you can be pretty pecise. the color is good . i have dark brown eye brows but it fits me rather well . i would recomend this . its easy price is well , good pigmentation, easy to store, and
on 11/18/2013 8:15:00 PM
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Since I'm naturally blonde and light with very pale eyebrows, I'm always on the lookout for new brow products.
I recently tried the Rimmel pencil in Hazel. It is more of a light brown color than a blonde. I apply it lightly, and it emphasizes my brows without being too dark.
The color is not too red, but is a warm light brown as opposed to an ash brown. I find that with with my coloring, a slightly warm color is better for me than ash. Ash makes me look older and more tired, because my coloring, though very light, is slightly on the warm side--think pale peach.
I have used brow powders, and sometimes still do, but one thing I like about a pencil is that you can get a more defined brow if you use it with precision and restraint. Powder gives a much softer look, but I feel that I need slightly more definition around my eyes. It seems to make my face look more alive.
Also, this pencil is soft enough to go on easily using light strokes. Some drugstore brow pencils have a hard finish and I can't seem to get any color on my brows.
This pencil is good for me -- not too light, not too dark, not too ashy, not too red, and not too hard. It is very inexpensive. I would buy it again.
on 11/9/2013 12:20:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
Quite like this product as it is one of the cheapest drugstore eyebrow pencils you can get, yet goes on really well.
Like the texture and the fact that it is much easier to actually draw eyebrows on.
My only complaint is the lack of shades, for someone with light ash blonde hair using a colour that claims to be blonde yet turns out a dark brown made me look like Groucho Marx.
All is forgiven though as it is truly a great eyebrow pencil.
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I bought this on a whim recently, and I really like it so far. I have dirty blonde/light brown hair and purchased this in the shade hazel. It looks almost perfect for my brows. It looks really natural when I put it on, which is great because I am absolutely horrible at doing my brows (especially with a pencil). I usually use a gel, but I really like this as an alternative because it doesn't make my brows feel hard to the touch, but surprisingly, it still lasted the whole day without smudging/fading. I also love that it includes a brush, which I use all the time and it really helps makes my brows look perfect. Not sure if it will be replacing my HG brow product yet - though it's likely - but this is a great brow product and definitely worth the price.
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The Annoyance of Dumb Dreams
The following is something I wrote as a Facebook status the other day, just for shigs and gittles. Thought you might enjoy it here. Cheers!
I have been troubled recently by what I can only suspect are the grown-up variety of nightmares. Not scary dreams, but deeply annoying ones.
In them, I always have some problem to solve. Four flat tires and a cross-town appointment to keep. A mass of wires I'm trying to untangle. A party with more guests than expected, and not enough food to serve them.
I'm not stressed or panicked – just consumed by the problem. My mind races trying to navigate a way around it. Strategizing. Failing. Trying again.
But this is the worst part. In my youthful days of lovely dreams, if my sleep was even momentarily interrupted, the dream would vanish. I would try desperately to get back to sleep and resume the experience, without ever succeeding.
Not so now. My new 'procedural dreams', as I like to call them, appear to survive the gaps of waking. My eyes fly open, and in a moment of foggy judgement, against all reason, I turn over and get right back to the dream.
You know, to solve the problem. The make-believe problem.
So this is what I need.
I'm willing to pay somebody — anybody — to sit beside my bed and watch me as I sleep. To notice when I begin to toss and turn. To lean over me when I'm most obviously lost in the throes of one of these vexing fantasies, and be at the ready, for the moment in which I open my eyes.
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Plymouth's Hungary international central defender Krisztian Timar has joined Oldham on loan.
Timar, 30, has joined the Latics for a month in order to play first team football.
Timar's move comes as Argyle's Dutch central defender Marcel Seip agreed a loan switch to Sheffield United.
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