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Laid-Back, Affordable Living on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast
Head out of San Jose, crest the cloud forest-covered mountains to the west of Costa Rica's capital, and in about two hours you're on the Caribbean coast. Another two hours or so south and you're in the heart of the region. A pretty short ride…but it's like a different world.
What's So Great About Ecuador
People ask me all the time what it is that I love about Ecuador and I rarely have a good answer. Not because it's difficult to come up with an answer but rather there is so much to love that I never know where to start. Sometimes I fall back on the standard lines about the low cost of living, great climate, and close proximity to the U.S.
A Swiss-Style Mountain Town…Just 40 Minutes From Panama City
"What are you doing tomorrow?" That's how the best weekends start in Panama. Last-minute invitations are never considered rude. And I've learned they should always be accepted…especially if you want to explore the country. So the next thing I knew, I was piling into a pickup truck with two local friends and heading to the little mountain town of Cerro Azul.
Opening a Dive Business in Exotic Phuket, Thailand
Nick Fawcus-Robinson wakes most mornings well before the sun rises. Padding around his bungalow in bare feet to make a cup of tea, while the cocks crow outside, I'm sure he ponders his past life now and again. Maybe.
Nick was an officer in the army for many years and a highly paid corporate executive in the tobacco industry after that.
Yes, You Can Afford to Retire in Italy…
Whether it's for a summer or a lifetime, Italy isn't only for the wealthy. I first got hooked on la dolce vita when I was young and had very little cash to spare. But as I was in love with the vagabond lifestyle, relative impoverishment was no barrier to doing my own version of a Grand Tour.
An Ecuadorian Local Treasure We Highly Recommend
Last weekend my wife, Suzan, and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary in one of the most unique spots we've ever visited. We left our home in Cotacachi before noon and drove north, deeper into the Ecuador province of Imbabura. Our driver had asked if we wanted to take the "scenic route" instead of taking the Pan American Highway, and we happily agreed.
Which Belize Beach Town Will Win Out?
The attributes of a life of ease in Belize have been well documented: beautiful warm weather, friendly people who speak English, and lovely sand beaches with the Caribbean Sea lapping at the shoreline. Those are just some of the reasons my wife Char and I are considering Belize as our retirement destination.
Discovering the Villages of Le Luberon, Provence, France
Exploring the villages of Le Luberon, France, and beyond, it's hard to ignore the overwhelming sense that the French have it all figured out. Here is my evidence: In Bonnieux a visit to the Musée de la Boulangerie (Bread Museum), followed by a flawlessly executed warm baguette snack perched on a wall overlooking the valley floor, was the perfect way to start the day.
Living the Dream in Balmy Belize
Nadege Thomas lived in Toronto, Canada for 22 years where she was a successful financial planner. But as the pressures on her sector mounted and the cold weather wore her down, she began to yearn for an easy life in a balmy, tropical environment. "After 22 Canadian winters, I had had enough of the cold and was looking for a warm place," she says.
In the Heart of France's Wine Country, Burgundy, You'll Find All This…
It's always a bit of a bummer when a vacation comes to an end, even if you live in Paris. I felt this way recently driving back north after spending one fabulous week with my family in sunny Aix-en-Provence in the south of France.
How to Fund Your Latin America Adventure
I grew up in a really small town in the northern U.S., where cows probably outnumbered people 1,000 to 1 and I, alone, made up 20% of my graduating class. If it weren't for having our own postal code, we probably would not have even been considered a town at all—more like a rest stop, maybe.
Honestly: This Is How Much It Costs to Live in Panama City
My first year in Panama City, I started my mornings with a $0.15 cup of strong, dark coffee. (That's how the locals drink it, and the only way it's made at food stalls.) I would also usually buy a little bag of corn fritters, or torrejas de maiz, for $0.25. Very greasy and very tasty.
Here's One Reason Why Expats in Panama Are Healthier…
My husband Gary and I spent a long time researching all of our options for living overseas. We considered a range of countries during our search, including Belize, Argentina, and Uruguay… But as we researched, one country emerged more and more as a clear winner: Panama.
Las Tablas: Low-Cost Living Near Panama's Secret Beaches
The capital of the Los Santos province, Las Tablas is in the heart of Panama—the provincias centrales or "central provinces." And in an area known for its traditions and folklore, Las Tablas is as Panamanian as it gets.
A small colonial town with a big party reputation, Las Tablas is considered Carnival Central by fun-loving locals.
Discover One of Panama's Most Affordable Highland Towns
Whenever my husband and I have guests who visit us, we make sure to take them to the highland town of Volcan, in the Chiriqui Province in western Panama. Named for Baru Volcano, the only volcano and the highest peak in Panama—reaching 11,480 feet—Volcan is a pleasure to travel to. The drive from our home in the city of David involves driving past some stunning scenery.
Spring Is in the Air in Aix-en-Provence, France
I have never felt spring emerge the way I have in Aix-en-Provence. In April's infancy, the plane trees were ghostly bare and the shoppers at the outdoor markets were still bowing to the wind, heads down and tucked into their beautiful French scarves.
Discover Ecuador's Affordable "White City"
Ibarra is known throughout the country as La Ciudad Blanca (The White City), due to the many whitewashed buildings that line the cobblestone streets. One might think the city lacks color, but nothing could be further from the truth. Brilliant sculptures rise from traffic circles and murals brighten up many a street.
Scratching That "Live Overseas" Itch
Moving abroad for any reason is a big decision…one that takes some thought and planning. Most people will never seriously consider moving out of their comfort zone in the first place. But for those of us who are willing to go to new places, meet new people, and try new things, the process of picking the right place and moving the right way can seem a little daunting.
An Expat Secret Revealed: The "Other" South of France
"Gascony's the real France," Jean-Jacques said. "Everywhere else—it's another country." Jean-Jacques, a local farmer, was leaning from his tractor—behind him, a bright field of sunflowers and the 18th century farmhouse my parents call home. His sun-beaten face squinted down at me. "Gascony is the hidden jewel of France—it's our best kept secret."
Travel in Belize: Top 10 Things to Do
If you're planning your first trip to Belize, here's a list of the top 10 activities you should consider. 1. Experience the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. To truly experience Belize you must see the reef. If you're not a water person you don't need to get into, or onto, the sea to appreciate the reef's beauty. Just hop a local flight to Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker.
Looking for Culture, Comfort and Low-Cost Living? Try Guatemala
It's largely thanks to these folks that Guatemala has such a rich and unique culture. And it's this culture that entices many of the expats who have made their homes here. "I love how different it is, and I want it to stay that way, too," says Jean Johnson who lives in the colonial city of Antigua. "It's like traveling into some epic or bygone landscape," says Portland-native John Kin, of traveling around the highlands.
Part-Time Living in Guanajuato, Mexico
We discovered our colonial highland home by accident. We were on a year's sabbatical, exploring the popular expat haven of San Miguel de Allende, when a couple we knew invited us to join them on a day trip to the nearby town of Guanajuato. We climbed the steps from the underground parking lot to a view of lively plazas, colonial-style buildings in bright orange and turquoise, and plentiful pedestrian areas. After an hour's stroll, we knew this was where we wanted to base ourselves in Mexico. After that first visit in 1999, we kept returning.
Starting Over in Ecuador in Our 40s
Two years ago Rob Hamm and Tracey Krause along with their two children relocated from Winnipeg to Cotacachi, Ecuador. Their goal as a family was to experience a new culture, travel, and learn a new language—which they've successfully done. But, there was a catch. Rob and Tracey are only in their 40s and still needed to earn an income to support their family. In preparing for their change in lifestyle, Rob took his interest in photography to the point where his photos could provide income. Several months before coming to Ecuador he began submitting photos…
We Spent a Year Exploring Latin America to Find Our Ideal Retirement Haven
During our months of preparation, we set about determining the criteria we needed to choose a location. The criteria we chose for ourselves initially were: a good health care system at a much lower cost; a stable government; not wanting a car, a walkable location with a good transportation system; good infrastructure; a Spanish-speaking country because Mike already spoke some but wanted to become proficient; a warm climate year round; and, of course, a lower cost of living.
When You're Spoiled for Choices Overseas, How Do You Choose?
"We're looking at retirement options," she wrote, "and I've appreciated your insights, particularly on Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, and Uruguay. I know that seems like a lot of countries, so I'm hoping you can help us narrow it down. We plan to take a trip to at least two of these this year; one country at a time. Which country would you suggest we visit first? And can you please suggest some travel itineraries?"
Live in Chiang Mai, Thailand for $1,200 – or Less – a Month
There's no shortage of natural beauty in northern Thailand. There are dozens of rivers like the Mae Ping, which originates in the forest-clad Daen Lao mountain range and flows down through the temple-laden city of Chiang Mai. Waterfalls gush into fertile valleys like Mae Sa, where you'll find elephant camps, orchid farms, and miles of lush jungle. This is a peaceful—some might say serene—part of the country, where for very little money you can enjoy a high level of comfort. With just $1,200 a month a couple won't want for much, and that includes rent.
You Can Have It All in Costa Rica's Central Valley
I live in the heart of Costa Rica's most populated region, the Central Valley. In fact, I live in the Gran Area Metropolitana (GAM), the name given to the capital, San Jose, and surrounding suburbs. The Valley has about 70% of the country's population. It's a center of culture and commerce. And the GAM, which contains towns popular with expats like Escazu, Santana, and Heredia, is honestly a sprawling urban area with traffic and noise.
Off-the-Beaten Track Homes in Costa Rica…From $80,000
Of all the places I've visited in Costa Rica, the Nicoya Peninsula is the one that feels most like the frontier. It's a somewhat isolated region, with mile after mile of untouched coastline along the blue Pacific, craggy hills, vast cattle farms in the interior, and mazes of what are often dirt roads running through forests and fields. It's also one of the world's Blue Zones, where researchers have found that locals live longer on average due to a combination of diet, climate, and lifestyle.
I Thank My Lucky Stars That I Moved to Penang, Malaysia
I'm a very lucky guy to be doing what I'm doing, and there isn't a day that goes by when I don't remind myself of that. Sometimes I say it to my wife, too, but she already knows how lucky we are. My wife and I moved to the island of Penang in early 2010. A small island—15 miles long and 12 miles wide—on the west coast of Malaysia, Penang, which is connected to the mainland by a six-lane bridge, is just two hours' drive south of Thailand.
Start Your New Chapter in Life Overseas
If you're in the process of planning your move abroad, I'm betting you've spent a fair amount of time daydreaming about your future experiences, too. But despite the advantages and excitement that a move abroad brings there was one stumbling block that nearly prevented us from taking the leap: fear of commitment. And we're not the only ones who have faced this. From talking to other expats it would seem that many people experience a mental block when it comes to making a final decision on where to settle.
I'd Never Live on This Caribbean Island…
I'm writing this postcard from a veranda overlooking the Caribbean Sea on a nearly forgotten tropical island. The ocean is showing off several shades of blue and a slight breeze teases the palms. The piña colada at my side completes the picture. But as my family's annual vacation draws to a close I'm actually a bit anxious to return home to Cotacachi, Ecuador.
Your Top Health Care Overseas Questions Answered
There's no "one-size-fits-all" or "perfect" country for health care—it depends on what you want/need. There will always be trade-offs, just like in the U.S. For example, if you want to live in the country or remote beach towns, you probably won't find the health facilities you'd expect to find in a big city. But while health care is a major consideration in deciding if/where to move abroad, it's not the only factor.
Part-time Living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Why stare at cold gray skies and dirty snow when you could enjoy warm sea breezes? That was the question I asked myself back in 2008. So I decided to search for an ocean view. I conjured up a vision of an international community in a town with an Old World feel, a tropical setting with hills, trees, and water. I was sure I could find a place to rent somewhere south of the border.
Run Your Own Beach Bar Overseas
As a busy carpenter and contractor in his native Canada, Steve Quinn relished his regular trips to Costa Rica to relax and unwind on the beach. After six years of short visits, he decided to make this beach lifestyle permanent. He took over a beach bar and restaurant in Tamarindo, a funky surf town on the country's northern Pacific coast. He's leasing the property for three years, with an option to buy, which is a great way to test the waters without committing to purchasing property right off the bat.
A Booming Business on the Beach in Costa Rica
Brothers Khalil and Abasi Chapman—and friend Rocky Leming—first landed in Costa Rica in 2005. At the time they worked in the restaurant and bar industry in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and heard rumors of the impressive surf down in Costa Rica. They headed south for a vacation somewhere on the Caribbean Coast…but ended up finding a new home. Today they run The Lazy Mon beach bar and restaurant in Puerto Viejo and draw huge crowds…
Belize's 3 Best Beach Towns
Most expats who consider moving to Belize dream of living near the Caribbean Sea on a beach. Fortunately for them, Belize offers several beach lifestyle options. Right now, the three most popular beach areas expats settle are Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, and the Placencia Peninsula. Here's a quick peek at each of these popular beach retreats… Ambergris Caye is the island that I've called home for the past six years—and I'm not the only one who has discovered its charms.
Find Your Perfect Place Overseas
Going abroad sometimes comes as a response to a personal shakeup: the end of a relationship, a financial loss, or the passing of a loved one. Getting out of Dodge, at least for a while, can provide the opportunity to gain a fresh perspective and explore your options.
6 Reasons Why I Wasn't Crazy for Moving Overseas
When my wife, Suzan Haskins, and I told our family and friends in 2001 that we were selling the house, quitting the business, and moving abroad, we got some looks of sincere concern for our sanity. But I don't think we were crazy for going overseas back then. Here are the six biggest and best reasons why we're so happy with our move overseas: 1. Our nest egg is actually growing. That's because our cost of living is so low compared to back in the States. We still work as writers, and thanks to that lower cost of living we usually have…
Enjoy the California Lifestyle – for Less – in Coronado, Panama
Are you dreaming of a California lifestyle…but think that you're unable to afford it? If so, you'll want to consider Coronado, Panama. Just an hour's drive from the only First-World city in Central America, at first glance you might notice that Coronado isn't the cheapest retirement choice in the world…or even in Panama. A couple would want a total of $2,000 to $3,000 a month to live comfortably within the Coronado gates (including rent). Monthly rentals can be found for $1,000 to $2,000, and homes sell for $175,000 to $300,000…
An Added (Secret) Bonus of Living in Ecuador
There's a lot to love about Ecuador—the amazing biodiversity; great weather; the low cost of living. And in the larger cities like Cuenca, where I live, the excellent medical care and cultural amenities are an added bonus. I've been kept up to date on the miserable winter in the States through Skype conversations with my two children. Right now I'm looking out the window at blue skies and am looking forward to yet another day with temperatures in the 70s.


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Billboard.com reports today that Cher's newest studio album 'Closer to the Truth' is now her highest debut (solo or otherwise) ever on the Billboard 200. The album, from Warner Bros. Records, has sold 63,000 copies in its first week, hitting the No. 3 spot on the chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Prior to this achievement, the highest spot the diva's solo albums had reached was No. 4, with both 1999's "Believe" and 2003's "The Very Best of Cher". As part of the legendary duo Sonny & Cher, the superstar hit No. 2 with 1965's "Look at Us", which featured the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 single "I Got You Babe".
"Closer to the Truth" was led by the single "Woman's World," which became Cher's eighth No. 1 on the Dance Club/Play Songs chart this past August.
Cher counts Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and severAl Golden Globes amongst her long list of awards. Her multi-platinum "Believe" album which sold 20 million copies contained the single "Believe" selling 11 million copies. Cher is the only artist to have a No. 1 single on the Billboard pop charts in each of the last six decades.
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Intelligence is your strongest virtue
Intelligence (also called intellect) is an umbrella term used to describe a property of the mind that encompasses many related abilities, such as the capacities to reason, plan, and solve problems. And you? Your brain shines. All 7 virtues are a part of you, but your intelligence runs deepest.
It is likely you're a smarty-pants. And it's likely (but not necessary) that your discipline score is high also. It takes a certain resolve to maintain all those neural thingies.
Intelligent famous people: Einstein, Shakespeare, Da Vinci.
Your raw relative scores follow. 0% is low, and 100% is perfect, nearly impossible. Note that I pitted the virtues against each other, so in some way these are relative scores. It's impossible to score high on all of them, and a low score on one is just relatively low compared to the other virtues.
30% Compassion
89% Intelligence
63% Humility
44% Honesty
25% Discipline
29% Courage
42% Passion
Their Analysis (Vertical line = Average)
They scored 30% on Compassion, higher than 19% of your peers.
They scored 89% on Intelligence, higher than 96% of your peers.
They scored 63% on Humility, higher than 68% of your peers.
They scored 44% on Honesty, higher than 18% of your peers.
They scored 25% on Discipline, higher than 25% of your peers.
They scored 29% on Courage, higher than 27% of your peers.
They scored 42% on Passion, higher than 36% of your peers.
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Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFO), the trusted leader for video creation and management solutions, today kicks off its eighth global Mediasite User Conference, Unleash 2014, in Madison, Wis.
The three-day event, held at the landmark Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, is the single best opportunity for Mediasite and video professionals – novice and expert alike – to collaborate, learn, inspire and push the boundaries of campus and enterprise video. Over three days, attendees will discover and share transformative ideas for their Mediasite implementations.
The conference, which applauds the explosion of video creation and consumption in the enterprise and on campus, features four concurrent tracks with more than 20 training sessions and nearly 40 customer-led presentations from organizations including Dell, North Carolina State University, LG Electronics, University of Leeds, Teikyo University and Northrop Grumman.
Returning attendee Asa Kelley of Bloomsburg University says Unleash is like no other conference he's attended. "The one-on-one time I spent with people that know the Mediasite platform inside and out gave more actionable knowledge than I could imagine," said Kelley, Media Technician.
Leveraging the Mediasite webcasting platform, Unleash 2014 will also be streamed live as a hybrid event to registered customers unable to attend in Madison. Online attendees can watch conference sessions streamed live to their Unleash Showcase, an interactive Mediasite-based online video platform. After the event, all attendees will have access to the complete video portal of all recorded Unleash sessions. Mediasite Events, which provides streaming solutions and hybrid event capture for nearly 500 events coast-to-coast each year, will deliver the interactive Unleash Online experience.
Plus, the public can stay in touch with what's happening at Unleash via:
- Daily posts to World of Webcast, Sonic Foundry's blog
- Real time updates via Twitter using #mediasite
"Unleash is the largest gathering of Mediasite users in the world and our favorite time of year, because it provides us a first-hand opportunity to learn about our customers' visions for Mediasite in their organizations," said Gary Weis, Sonic Foundry, chief executive officer. "Every year the conference gets bigger and better, and we look forward to helping enhance their video strategies and grow their Mediasite deployments with the knowledge shared at this event."
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Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO) is the trusted leader for video capture, management and webcasting solutions in education, business and government. The patented Mediasite Enterprise Video Platform transforms communications, training, education and events for 2,800 customers in 58 countries. The company empowers organizations to reach everyone through the power of video; accelerating knowledge-sharing, preserving valuable content, building stronger teams and getting results.
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By Matthew Thompson [2], July 3, 2012 - 2:58pm
Sweet corn is one of summer's simplest, purest pleasures. A fresh-picked ear, grilled to caramelized perfection and lightly buttered, offers incredible, complex sweetness, an intoxicating texture and plenty of nutrition benefits to boot.
But many people have convinced themselves that sweet corn is bad. That's a shame. It's easy to take a few real nuggets of fact and use them to come to a distorted conclusion about this super-delicious summer veggie.
New Study Results: Is high-fructose corn syrup really worse for you than sugar? [8]
In Barry Estabrook's feature in the July/August issue of EatingWell, "Sweet Summer Corn," he set the record straight about this misunderstood vegetable. Here are some of the biggest myths about corn that he dispels:
Myth #1: Most sweet corn is genetically modified.
Truth: A lot of people mix up "sweet corn," the vegetable you buy to eat, and "field corn"—the virtually inedible commodity crop used to make everything from livestock feed to ethanol to high-fructose corn syrup. While most field corn is genetically modified, most sweet corn is not. Last year only 3 to 4% of the sweet corn grown in the U.S. was GMO. Food-giant Monsanto hopes to change all that this summer, however. For the first time, farmers are planting Monsanto's newly approved, genetically modified Performance sweet-corn seeds. A representative from the company wouldn't divulge how much will be planted this year. One way to try to tell whether the sweet corn you're holding is GMO is to ask the farmers you buy from if they plant GMO corn. (Syngenta's Attribute and Monsanto's Performance are the two varieties sold in North America.) Another way: choose USDA organic corn. GMO crops are forbidden under organic standards.
Don't Miss: 8 Genetically Modified Foods to Watch Out For [9]
Myth #2: Corn is fattening and sugary.
Truth: An ear of corn has about the same number of calories as an apple and less than one-fourth the sugar. In other words, it can be one of the healthier foods at the cookout! Just remember: while sweet corn is healthy, some of the toppings people like to put on it aren't. So don't assume an ear of corn slathered in butter and doused in salt is still a healthy option.
Healthy Corn Recipes: Mexican Grilled Corn & More Sweet Corn Recipes [10]
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Myth #3: Cooking corn makes it less nutritious.
Truth: Antioxidant activity, which helps protect the body from cancer and heart disease, is actually increased when corn is cooked.
Myth #4: Corn has no healthy benefits.
Truth: Sweet corn is loaded with lutein and zeaxanthin, two phytochemicals that promote healthy vision. A midsize ear also offers a helpful 3-gram dose of dietary fiber.
Myth #5: The best way to choose corn is by the color of the kernels.
Truth: Although corn lovers often profess to have favorite varieties, farmer Kevin Smith, interviewed by Estabrook for the story, says variety is far less important than freshness. "Any corn can be ruined if it's old," he says. Nor is color a key to quality. Yellow, white, bi-color—it doesn't really matter. Preferences vary from region to region. Avoid corn with dry, pale husks and silks that are desiccated where they enter the cob. If pricked, kernels should squirt whitish juice. As for choosing the best-tasting corn, abide by Smith's "one-day rule." Don't buy a cob that's more than 24 hours out of the field.
Don't Miss: 4 More Summer Food Myths Busted [12]
Do you think corn is healthy? Tell us what you think below.
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Matthew Thompson is a former associate food editor for EatingWell Magazine.
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Despite two falls during his free skate Friday in Ontario, Patrick Chan's record setting short program two nights earlier helped him hang on for his third straight world figure skating title.
"I am angry at myself," Chan said afterward. "I am mad because I didn't skate well for this audience. I am sorry I didn't skate better for them."
"Maybe I'm saving it up for Sochi."
The hometown hero finished with a combined score of 267.78 to scrape out a one-point victory over Denis Ten of Kazakhstan, whose flawless long routine brought the Canadian crowd to their feet for a thunderous standing ovation.
"It's my best performance of the year," Ten said. "And maybe of my skating career."
Ten, 19, easily earned the highest score of the night despite being considered by many to be the wild card of these championships, and his silver medal is a loud statement with the Olympics less than a year away. Quad King Javier Fernandez of Spain rounded out the podium in third place.
U.S. champ Max Aaron skated an entertaining, solid set right up until landing one of his leaps into the wall. He recovered quickly to finish seventh and ensure the Americans will get two spots in Sochi. They couldn't earn a third, however, as Ross Miner's three falls kicked him down to fourteenth place.
- erinleigh1981 - Mar 17, 2013 at 12:08 PM
Denis Ten did not have a "flawless" program. He may not have fallen, but he did double the first jump in a planned triple-triple combination. If he'd done the first triple he -would- have had enough points to beat Patrick Chan, but in doubling it he came up short.
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The Life and Times of Mackenzie King dishes up a cartoon-epic, eclectic caricature filled history of two decades in Canadian history
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Written and directed by Michael Hollingsworth. At the Cameron House, 408 Queen St. W., for a limited run. 416-703-1725.
It covers a mere 20 years of Canadian history yet The Life and Times of Mackenzie King sees more action in almost 2 hours and 30 minutes than a beleaguered Leaf goaltender.
Part Seven of The Village of the Small Huts, Michael Hollingsworth's epic, eclectic history of Canada, plunges us from the end of World War I through the Winnipeg general strike, the Great Depression, the King-Byng constitutional crisis, and the Spanish Civil War right up to the eve of World War II.
It's a riotous, caricature-filled, cartoon-epic, anchored by two parallel stories. The first charts the rise to the Liberal leadership of Laurier loyalist and all-round weird guy Mackenzie King, with his see-saw battles for power against Conservative leaders Arthur Meighen and R.B. Bennett.
It's wonderfully satirical, a biting comedy of manners where megalomania and greed are the order of the day. And through it floats the strange figure of King, a self-described ignorant ditherer, who worshipped his mom and his dog, and who had a thing about Adolf Hitler. Smiling benevolently, this King is given a wonderfully bland-yet-creepy edge by Paul Braunstein.
Juxtaposed against this story is that of World War I vet Joe Slomkovski (strong work here from Mac Fyfe) who is buffeted by all the various political and economic maelstroms that blew through those two decades — finding himself involved in the general strike, Prohibition, the relief camps and the march on Ottawa until finally he opts to kill fascists by joining the Mac-Paps in Spain.
The presentation of all this is via short, sharp scenes that fly by in seconds yet still cut to the essence of a particular situation. Hollingsworth's writing style (and VideoCabaret's presentation) may be broad but it is also detailed and, in a way, quite minimal.
And the acting troupe is filled with VideoCab veterans who know precisely how to play this piece to maximum advantage. There are something like 60 roles performed by six actors — Braunstein, Fyfe, Greg Campbell, Richard Alan Campbell, Jacob James and Linda Prystawska, who plays almost all the female roles and a couple of male roles too.
It's virtuoso stuff, filled with lightning quick costume changes and rat-a-tat dialogue. And as usual, Astrid Janson's delightfully bizarre costumes and Andy Moro's ever-changing lighting are an integral and vital part of the overall effect.
Amid the welter of information and emotions, the show seems to me to lose some forward momentum about halfway through the second act — albeit briefly.
Stratford Festival audiences will see another part of Village of the Small Huts next year when VideoCab presents The War of 1812 there — a well-deserved tribute to a remarkable theatre artist and a formidable achievement.
One thing is for sure. It won't be dull. That's simply not part of Hollingsworth's vocabulary.
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The search for boardroom talent continues, with the stakes growing ever higher as we demand more time, effort and specific skills of our directors. Every year I do a roundup of what boards are seeking in their director searches for the coming year, and here are my predictions for 2001:
- Financial skills. No surprise in this carryover from last year' s board shopping list. The Securities and Exchange Commission's demand for financial literacy on audit committees is fueling boardroom demand for " former partners at big-five accounting firms," says Susan Shultz, head of SSA Executive Search. " Former and current CFOs are also getting lots more attention, as well as CEOs who came up through the finance side."
- " There' s continued interest in technology expertise on the board," notes Roger Kenny, boss of the Boardroom Consultants firm in New York. " A wide spectrum of positions can absorb this technology expertise, and a lot of companies are getting more involved. Boards may go as far as to add consulting people with this background."
- More boards are now willing to look beyond the standard " active CEO" job description in their search for talent. Charles King, of the Nordeman Grimm search firm in New York, observes that " a lot of top people' s plates are full now, and I spend a fair amount of time looking for up-and-comers. They may not be on the company' s radar, but they generally have more time available than a CEO, they have intellectual curiosity, and they' re more willing to make a board commitment."
- Titles, top profit and loss business experience, and a strong success history continue to be important, but Kenny sees a growing demand that board candidates have a specific boardroom history to contribute. " Boards are much more cognizant now that good businesspeople don' t necessarily make good directors. They want someone with previous board experience, so we can check out how well they handled themselves in the boardroom."
Kenny also sees boards making " more requests for a nonexecutive chair. There is a sense that there is now a separate job there, beyond the CEO/chairman duties, and that boards now need an independent leader who can help manage the board."
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Running applications in WAS for z/OS lets you take advantage of the z/OS built-in Quality of Service features such as reliability, availability, scalability, and serviceability. However, the solution could be very expensive.
J2EE applications and WAS for z/OS are very CPU-intensive workloads on z/OS. They consume a lot more CPU cycles than the traditional workloads running on z/OS, especially when processing big XML files.
Normally the CPU utilization of an application running on z/OS is measured in MIPS. An application consuming more CPU cycles means that the MIPS number for the application is higher. To provide more MIPS to run your application, more CPUs are needed. However, adding more CPUs to a zSeries server causes virtually all software license fees to go up because of the zSeries's software license model, which by the machine's CPU horsepower.
This is not a new story. Companies have been using different ways to manage the software cost on the zSeries platform for years. When the J2EE applications start running in WAS for z/OS, it's harder to manage the software cost than before.
To reduce the overall cost of enabling Java on zSeries platform, IBM introduced zAAP for Java workloads on z/OS. The following sections describe what a zAAP is, how it works, and how to use it.
What Is zAAP?
zAAP stands for zSeries Application Assist Processor, also known as the Integrated Facility for Application processor (IFA). It's a specialized processing unit (PU a k a CPU on open systems) available on the zSeries 990 (z990), 890 (z890), and z9. It provides a strategic z/OS Java execution environment for customers who want the powerful integration advantages and traditional QoS of the zSeries platform.
Conceptually, zAAP is just a co-processor like your old PC's floating-point co-processor. Instead of working as a standalone general processing unit (CP), it only assists the general-purpose CPs to execute Java programming under the control of the IBM JVM. For this reason, zAAP's capacity doesn't incur IBM or third-party software charges. So you can buy additional processing power exclusively for Java application execution without affecting the machine model designation that's used to determine zSeries software cost.
zAAP has been designed to operate asynchronously with general CPs to execute Java programming under control of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). Executing IBM JVM processing cycles on a zAAP is a function of the IBM Software Developer Kit (SDK) for z/OS Technology Edition V1.4, z/OS V1R6, and the Processor Resource/System Manager (PR/SM).
Figure 1 is a z/OS Logical Partition with zAAP. One zAAP can be configured per general processor in a Central Electronic Complex (CEC).
zAAP is enabled by IBM's innovative zSeries PR/SM virtualization technology. It can be virtualized into logical zAAPs and assigned to different LPARs. But zAAPs and general CPs should exist in the same z/OS LPAR. On z990s or z890s, zAAPs are grouped in the ICF/IFL/zAAP processor pool. The ICF/IFL/zAAP processor pool appears on the hardware console as ICF processors. The number of ICFs shown is the sum of IFL, ICF, and zAAP processors characterized on the server.
To exploit a zAAP, the operating system must be migrated to the following levels of software:
- z/OS V1R6
- IBM JDK V1.4 with a PTF for APAR PQ 86689
- For WAS for z/OS Java workloads, WAS for z/OS version 5.1 above
The z/OS exploitation of zAAP capabilities provides the following added values:
- Simplifies and reduces server infrastructures by integrating e-business Java Web applications next to mission-critical data for QoS.
- Maximizes the value of zSeries investment through increased system productivity, achieved by reducing the demands and capacity requirements on general CPs, which can be reallocated to other workloads.
- With WAS for z/OS, your application can exploit the z/OS Workload Manager (WLM), which can guarantee service levels for specific kinds of customers and workloads defined by business needs.
How Does zAAP Work?
When a z/OS logical partition is configured, both CPs and zAAPs are necessary to support the planned Java and non-Java workloads. Normally a Web application running in WAS for z/OS consists of both Java and non-Java workloads.
Figure 2 is the zAAP workflow. It essentially explains how the zAAP works. The IBM JDK V1.4 JVM, parts of Language Environment (LE) runtime, and z/OS Supervisor are needed to support JVM execution on zAAP.
Some of the JVM tasks are dispatched to general CPs. Basically these tasks do the following:
- Determine if the program code is eligible to run on zAAP
- Signal the z/OS dispatcher of the zAAP work
- Handle the program code that's ineligible to run on zAAP
- Determine if the program code is eligible to run on zAAP
- Run the zAAP eligible program code
- Signal z/OS dispatcher of non-zAAP work
A zAAP-eligible unit of work can be executed on a zAAP. zAAP work inherits the dispatching priority from the execution on the general CP. When the JVM finishes Java code processing, it signals the dispatcher that the current unit of work is not zAAP-eligible any more. The unit of work release control puts it back in the general logical processor work queue.
If the application is a pure Java application, the entire application should be run on the zAAP. Unfortunately, most applications that run in WAS for z/OS use various native libraries implicitly. For example, the JDBC type II driver, MQ batch adapter, and CTG for CICS Access are all Java code wrapprd around native codes. WAS for z/OS itself has other native code to exploit the z/OS environment. So you might see the dispatcher switch the work back and forth between the zAAP and the general CP. You can see in Figure 3 the zAAP integration at work. Switching the works back and forth causes overhead. Using zAAP reduces the MIPS number on general CPs, but the total MIPS number is higher than before.
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Fanny and Stella were soul sisters, regardless of their gender
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In 1870, a sensational criminal case rocked Victorian London to its knickers, as it were. Two male transvestites — who'd adopted the names Fanny and Stella — were arrested outside the Strand Theatre, where police had previously observed them "lasciviously ogling" male theatregoers.
Fanny had further outraged the officers by entering the "Ladies Retiring Room," where she asked the attendant to pin up the lace on her crinoline hem. Cross-dressing and female impersonation however, were not illegal in England. "Buggery," however, had become a crime, punishable by death only nine years earlier.
Interestingly, a doctor happened to be in the crowd gathered in front of Bow Street Court, where Fanny and Stella were taken after their first night's incarceration. Asked to examine their bottoms, he found "evidence" of sodomy. Lawyers would eventually prove that the police had not only arranged in advance for the doctor's appearance, but had also paid witnesses.
The charges against the men included conspiracy "to induce and incite" this act. The country was riveted.
Frederick (Fanny) Park and Ernest (Stella) Boulton were best friends and "sisters." Both had been "dragging up" since childhood, and both loved performing in "Drawing Room Entertainments," supplementing their incomes as necessary. The sentimental song, "Fading Away," highlighted Stella's stage act, whereas Fanny played matronly women to perfection.
Their vast female wardrobes were discovered in a rented room — the police had been tailing them for over a year — and all their "fripperies" were consequently hauled into court, in a case that inspired limericks, songs, and sold newspapers by the thousands.
Stella, "Star of the Strand" was the more beguiling and tempestuous of the two; she had briefly lived as the "wife" of a Duke's son. Fanny, not so blessed by nature, was well-educated and lots of fun. Their lawyer's initial defense was that the whole evening had been but a "lark."
But Victorian nightlife was more than just larks. Author Neil McKenna (The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde) pulls back the curtain on a city rife with poverty, disease, prostitution — and worry. Was London under siege by an invasion of syphilis and sodomy? Many believed so, and it naturally followed that both scourges originated in France.
Drawing on an avalanche of letters, court transcripts and newspaper articles, McKenna's depiction of the trial would be funny (and some bits are) if it weren't for the humiliation — medical examinations in particular — endured by these "two feather-pated young men. . . barely out of their teens."
McKenna doesn't rush his narrative, and period photographs show Stella in New York a few years later, so we can safely assume that a sentence of hard labour — equivalent to death for many — was not imposed.
Happily, friends and families prove loyal and loving. Park's father, a distinguished judge, had already helped another son (charged with "attempted indecent assault") jump bail. The Duke's son, Lord Pelham-Clinton sadly died before he could testify — or did he? For a dead man he popped up rather frequently in later years. Those who do testify, like Ernest/Stella's adoring mother, effortlessly command the stage.
How good were Park and Boulton at impersonating women? Hugh Mundell, one of the pair's companions on the night of their arrest, could not, for one, be persuaded that Stella, especially, was male, even after both men had bluntly told him the truth.
McKenna's narrative — which traces post-trial lives too — ends on an unexpectedly upbeat note. Where we expect to find martyrs to Victorian hypocrisy, we find fully realized human beings: both Fanny and Stella are well worth our cheers.
Nancy Wigston is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to these pages.
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